“I’m getting the message that you’re just fine on your own.”

My therapist waited patiently as I slowly took in her words.

She was right. I was moving through my days appearing just fine, staying hidden inside of myself and getting by relying only on myself. This kept me safe from the world of expectation, disappointment, judgment, pressure, the unknown, and appearing “too much” for others.

But “fine” also left me feeling alone even when I wasn’t. I craved something deeper with my partner, my friends, my family. I realized that I wanted more than just fine.

So I came out of hiding to truly meet her.

Over time, we came across clarity, shared tears, trust, shelter, meaningful connection, and lots of humor. Our time together unlocked the doors for me to nurture self-compassion, understand and advocate for my needs, bravely reach out to loved ones with vulnerability, and build deeply satisfying relationships.

Encountering other humans in this way has become my joy.

It would be my honor to truly meet you, fellow human.

We will gently invite your emotions forward, regard them, and patiently learn from them. We will strengthen your sense of self, tenderly heal past wounds, disarm unhelpful patterns, and uncover freedom.

Your story is unique. I’m curious about what matters to you most.

Wherever you find yourself today, we will start there.