Work With Me

Clicking Start Here will take you to a brief form where you can share a little about yourself and what’s drawing you to this work.

If you’re interested in exploring a single session, we can bypass the introductory call—I’ll send you a calendar link so you can schedule directly.

For those considering an ongoing container, I’ll follow up to schedule a free 20–30 minute conversation so we can get a sense of each other and whether this kind of relational work feels like a good fit.

I keep a small number of ongoing client spaces and try to fill them with people I believe I can genuinely support. If it turns out I’m not the right person for you, I’ll do my best to point you toward other practitioners or resources that might be a better match. There’s no pressure to decide anything right away.

Each session is up to two hours long and shaped by what’s most alive for you in the moment. It’s a space for slowing down, listening inward, and following what wants to happen — whether that’s through conversation, silence, emotion, or something unexpected. Some sessions may feel like coaching, others like somatic therapy, and some may move in more mysterious, less nameable directions. Often, the heart of the work is relational — what unfolds between us in real time.

You're always welcome to lead the way, but you don’t have to come in knowing how. I’m happy to offer structure, suggestions, or guidance when needed — the form comes from our shared attention, not a fixed method.

Somatic work means working with the body — not just as a physical thing, but as the living ground of your experience. One of the core influences in this field is Dr. Peter Levine, who developed Somatic Experiencing after studying how wild animals process trauma. He noticed that animals naturally discharge the intense survival energy triggered by threat — through shaking, trembling, or other instinctual movements — and then return to a state of calm.

Human beings, by contrast, often override these natural processes. Our highly developed brains can inhibit the completion of these survival responses, which can leave that energy trapped in the body and nervous system. Over time, this can lead to symptoms of anxiety, dissociation, or chronic tension.

Somatic work helps restore the body’s natural rhythm by gently supporting the discharge and integration of this stuck survival energy — not through catharsis or force, but through presence, pacing, and attunement to the body’s signals.

Relational work begins with the understanding that change doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens between us. In this approach, the relationship itself becomes part of the process. The way we speak, pause, feel, and respond in each other’s presence can reveal patterns shaped in earlier relationships — and open the door for something new.

Some people might call this attachment work, and while that term comes from scientific research, it can feel a little clinical and objectifying — like something you’d say about a vacuum cleaner. I prefer the word belonging. What we long for isn’t just attachment, but to belong: to be seen, felt, and met as we are.

Relational work invites that possibility. It’s not about fixing or analyzing — it’s about what can unfold when two people come into honest, attuned connection.

No. I'm not a licensed therapist, and I don’t work within a clinical framework. This work isn’t diagnosis-based or focused on symptom management. It’s for people who are willing to look within — to develop their own wisdom, reconnect with their organic healing intelligence, and engage in a relational, experiential process of transformation.

Yes. In fact, I’ve found that working over Zoom can actually be more effective for many people. A sense of safety is central to this work, and meeting from the comfort of your own space can support that in a powerful way. It often allows for a greater sense of agency, which is essential when working with the nervous system and deeper layers of experience. Presence and connection don’t depend on being in the same room — they come from how we show up together.

While most sessions take place online, over Zoom, I enjoy and value in-person work as well. For those who are local to Portland, Oregon — or willing to travel — I’m occasionally available for in-person sessions by request.

Yes — in the sense that it honors the body’s intelligence, respects boundaries, and moves at the pace your system can tolerate. My approach is shaped by Somatic Experiencing and other modalities that understand trauma not as what's wrong with you, but as what happened — and how your system adapted. I aim to create a space that’s gentle, responsive, and rooted in relationship, where what’s unresolved can begin to move, if and when it’s ready.

Yes. I welcome people who are engaging with psychedelics — before, occasionally during, or after their experiences — and I also work with many who are not. Psychedelic integration is part of my background, but not a requirement.

My work draws from Somatic Experiencing, psychedelic integration, and a background in deep relational process. I don’t follow a rigid method or protocol — instead, I meet each moment as it unfolds, using somatic tracking, intuitive reflection, attunement, and curiosity. Sometimes that looks like focused inner work; sometimes it’s quiet, nonlinear, or surprising. The approach is less about technique and more about presence — creating a space where something real can happen.

Sessions are $200 for up to two hours. This gives you a spacious container to explore, process, and integrate at your own pace. Some sessions naturally take an hour, others closer to two — the time is there for whatever your process needs, not a requirement to fill two hours.

A flat rate allows me to fully hold space without rushing, provide somatic guidance, and support deep, unhurried exploration. It also helps keep my practice sustainable, including offering sliding scale and pro bono sessions when possible.

Not at all — the session is yours to guide. You can use as much time as feels right for you that day.

A portion of my availability—about 20%—is reserved for reduced-fee sessions for clients who feel drawn to this work but face financial constraints. These ongoing weekly slots are currently full.

I am, however, open to offering single sessions at a reduced rate. If you feel called to this work and are experiencing financial need, we can explore what’s possible together, or I can help connect you to a few sessions through other channels, such as platforms that offer free support.

While I cannot commit to an ongoing weekly container at a reduced rate, we approach this with care and transparency, honoring both your needs and the sustainability of the work.