Emotions are adaptive signals that help us survive and connect. Understanding them is the biggest piece of the puzzle in understanding the meaning of our experiences. They organize attention, prepare the body for action, and communicate important information about needs, values, relationships, and safety. From an evolutionary lens, emotions developed alongside a demand for quick responses to survive challenges and recognize opportunities. For instance, fear prepares the body to respond to...

Ultimately, I’m interested in helping people move toward a more balanced self, one that isn’t defined solely by past experiences, old patterns, and automatic reactions. Instead, one that's flexible, grounded, and able to navigate towards ideal decisions with value-driven intentions. I work with people stuck in patterns that, at various times, they are painfully aware of, starting to notice, or are "kept out" of their awareness. There is always more to learn about ourselves, and these patterns...