As a therapist, writer, and speaker, I strive to be a catalyst for discovering what is underneath and bringing it to the surface. This may be where my affinity for humpback whales comes from. Our evolutions starts with developing our sense of self, then creating a life consistently attuning to who we are. This website is where you can find information on my somatic therapy practice, my writing life & publications, booking information to bring me on as a speaker or podcast guest, my semi-monthly blog, and resources to help you rediscover what makes you come alive. As a somatic therapist in private practice at Northwest Somatics, my hope is to help others transform trauma in order to regain trust in self and others. I believe in the healing powers of right-hemisphere processing (beyond language), poetry, grounding, intuition, stillness, and movement. We all have an innate ability to shift in the direction of healing, but because trauma often happens in relationship, healing does too. When your trust has been broken, it takes courage to seek out help in the form of connection. My intention is to create an attuned space to discover your own unique way forward. Creative writing is how I "walk the talk." I am my truest self when I am sitting at a coffee shop, sipping a latte, and typing on my computer. I love all genres: poetry, including English-language haiku, fiction, and creative nonfiction. I am currently pursing an MFA in Creative Writing from the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. My works-in-progress are a novel, memoir, and poetry collection. Over the years, working as a freelance writer has helped me develop my written communication skills as well as, provided me with a platform to disseminate information on two things I am passionate about--mental health and chronic illness. I also share this information through speaking engagements and podcast interviews. What you need to know about me—I love to travel, do things I've never done before, read, and create. Last but not least, I adore my Jack Russell Terrier mix, Scooter. Don't ask me about him, because I won't stop talking. |
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