This isn’t theory for me. It’s a practice — a way of staying present, noticing what arises, and meeting it with curiosity and care.

I lost my mother when I was seven and my father when I was twelve, and spent much of my adolescence in a home that wasn’t safe. I learned to excel on the outside while staying hidden on the inside, and perfectionism and dissociation became ways to cope.

I trained as an actor in theater school. For years, performing was an attempt to inhabit feelings I couldn’t yet feel directly, to reach for connection, and to appear “fine.”

Beginning in early 2020, I explored home-grown psilocybin as part of a steady personal practice, which culminated in a toad medicine ceremony in late 2022. The following year, I engaged deeply in Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy, working with grief, tension, and habitual patterns. These experiences were not about special insight or mastery — they were about cultivating presence, attentiveness, and the ability to hold experience with care.

I began training in Somatic Experiencing®, a body-based approach to nervous system regulation, and will complete the Advanced level in October 2025. I don’t consider myself a teacher or a guru — my role is simply to bring steadiness, attention, and care. In my experience, what matters most is the capacity to be present with experience, to truly suffer with when suffering is present, and to accompany it without judgment.

This is the place from which I sit with others: curious, attuned, and ready to explore whatever arises in the moment.

The name comes from the process of “truing” a wheel—adjusting the spokes so it runs smoothly and can carry weight with balance and strength. I’ve built bicycle wheels myself, and there’s something humbling and fascinating about feeling each spoke, finding the right tension, and watching the wheel come alive. In my work, I see people in the same way: our challenges, emotions, and histories aren’t flaws to be fixed—they’re part of a living system that can be brought into alignment through presence and attention. Truing the Wheel is also a little pun: living from a place of truth—being true to yourself—helps the weight of life’s challenges feel more bearable, meaningful, and worthwhile. The work is about supporting you in finding steadiness and connection, so that the wheel of your life can keep turning with integrity.

No. This work is not religious or doctrinal. It is relational, body-based, and rooted in presence. People of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome, and the focus is on cultivating awareness, connection, and the capacity to meet what arises.

That said, I do not pretend that I do not have life experience and a point of view. I am deeply curious about spiritual and philosophical ideas. Works from the Bible to the Tao Te Ching, Shakespeare’s sonnets, Jordan Peterson’s Maps of Meaning, Iain McGilchrist’s The Master and His Emissary, Stephen Jenkinson’s writing, and many others have shaped my thinking over the years. I may bring these up in a session, not to convince you of anything, but to explore ideas, language, and perspectives that might illuminate your experience. The focus is always on presence, reflection, and curiosity — never dogma or certainty.

Yes. I often support people who themselves hold space for others—coaches, therapists, bodyworkers, integration guides, and more. Doing this work can be demanding, and it helps to have a space where you don’t have to be the steady one. Our time together can be a place to rest, process, and reconnect with what nourishes you, so you can return to your own work resourced and clear.

You’re welcome to work with me in a single session. Each session can be a full and meaningful encounter. Ongoing weekly work is also available, but spaces are limited and usually begin with a short introductory conversation.

Ongoing work is typically organized in weekly sessions, though we can adjust based on what feels most supportive for you. Each session is up to two hours and the pace is always guided by your readiness and what emerges in the moment.

No prior experience is required. The work is guided by where you are, not by what you’ve studied or practiced before. The invitation is simply to notice, feel, and explore your experience with curiosity and openness.

These are common ways the nervous system protects itself. We work to notice and honor these patterns, create space for awareness, and cultivate the capacity to be present with what arises without judgment or pressure.

Occasionally, yes — depending on the focus and readiness of all involved. Most sessions are individual, as the work is highly relational and requires a container built for your presence and exploration.

Sometimes. Any practices are offered gently, flexibly, and in the spirit of co-creation — as invitations rather than obligations — to help you integrate what emerges in sessions.

We approach grief by giving it space to be felt fully, with attention and care. The work is about meeting it without rushing or fixing, and allowing the nervous system to move and settle around what’s present.

Currently, my focus is on adults. The approach is designed for individuals who can engage in reflective dialogue and somatic awareness.

I am not a crisis responder, and if you are in immediate danger, I encourage you to reach out to trained crisis support in your area. Once you are safe, we can work together to explore what’s happening with care and attention.

An advantage of not holding a clinical license is that I’m not bound by certain mandated reporting and documentation requirements around suicidality. This means our conversations can sometimes feel safer for people to voice thoughts or feelings they might hesitate to share elsewhere. That said, my role is not to provide crisis intervention, but to offer a steady, non-judgmental space where these experiences can be explored without fear of automatic escalation.

Yes — this work can complement other forms of therapy or treatment. I focus on relational and somatic processes, which often integrate well with broader supports.

My focus is one-on-one work. If you’re looking for couples or family sessions, I can suggest practitioners who specialize in that.

All of that is welcome. Sometimes words come easily, sometimes not. Sometimes emotion moves, sometimes things feel quiet or distant. None of it is wrong.

Sometimes, when it feels like it might serve your process. The focus always remains on you, not me.

Yes. As long as we can find a time that works for both of us, we can meet from anywhere in the world.

Sometimes. When it feels appropriate, I may invite a form of remote touch—always and only with your consent. Even without being in the same room, it can be surprisingly effective. If you are local to Portland, Oregon, in-person touch work is also a possibility, again always with your express consent.

I just ask that you let me know. Naming it creates a sense of closure. If you’d like to pause instead, you can say that—and give me a timeframe for when to check back in. This keeps the energy clear for both of us.

Yes. Many of my clients come to me after feeling unseen, dismissed, or pressured elsewhere. We can move gently, without forcing trust or progress.

Yes. I hold everything you share with care and discretion. I’m not bound by HIPAA, but my commitment to your privacy is absolute.

Yes. I’m happy to collaborate with other practitioners in your life—whether they’re therapists, bodyworkers, facilitators, or integration coaches. When it’s helpful, we can share insights (with your consent) so the support you’re receiving is coherent and aligned, rather than fragmented.