Been there, done that, got several t-shirts…

I get where you are. I’ve been there and I was my first client (a story for another day).  

My childhood was punctuated with a divorce, often being the “new girl”, and trauma. As a result, I was anxious, depressed, and perfectionistic for as long as I can remember. I was also an Olympic-class people-pleaser and high achiever who always did what was expected. On the outside, I looked like I was doing great. It was exhausting. At the time, I thought working harder and doing more would be the answer to free me, (if I could just get it right/do enough, then I’d feel good). This, of course, didn’t work, 

Over time, my shiny veneer started to show signs of wear. I began to feel like I was looking at a stranger in the bathroom mirror and disconnected from the people I loved. I worked way too much, ate too much sugar, and drank too much caffeine. It felt like I was about to be run down by a steamroller a lot of the time. Fantasies about running away with nothing but my giant iced tea thermos and my knitting started to creep up on me at unexpected times. Guilt weighed me down for not being super happy and grateful all of the time because I was (and am) blessed.

Initially, I tried to solve my problems in the usual ways- from the outside in. 

I read books, attended seminars, went to therapy, and got advice. Eventually, I was exposed to ways of working with the subconscious mind and rewiring the brain to be happier- from the inside out. I was shocked and thrilled by how quickly they worked. At about the same time, I found a piece of art that spoke deeply to me and held answers I was seeking. I was able to see the interlocking cages I was in and finally had the tools and support to get out of them. 

Working from the inside out addresses issues quickly and effectively at the root, so lasting change becomes easy. Suddenly, I could not only cope, but I was able to tame the thoughts and feelings from my childhood and get past my past. From there, my new goal became creating a life I love. 

These experiences shaped my work as a therapist and a coach. I’m excited to share that my clients enjoy the same results I experienced and have changed their lives for the better, too. They’ve learned how to break and overcome their barriers and create the big lives they dreamt of. 

It’s my mission to help as many women as possible become more empowered and live a life of confidence, joy, and fulfillment. Why? I know that when we’re happiest, we are also our most powerful and have the energy to make big changes. That’s when we make the most positive impact on the world. I want to start a revolution of empowered, joyful, and fulfilled women who live inspired lives on purpose, instead of living by accident. Are you ready to join us?