Why is it important in therapy to talk about the past when it can be so painful? Because what we experienced in the past (and learning how to confront and reconcile it) can change our present and future selves. One of the core pieces of my work is guiding people back to themselves, back to their own power and inner radiance. This includes exploring all the systems and factors outside of themselves that have caused them to forget, all the burdens that were never theirs to carry, and all the ways they’ve distanced themselves from their true nature.

And so I believe in an approach to therapy that holds space for exploration of the past as well as the unconscious and shadow. Your shadow is always in the background of your consciousness, housing the parts of yourself that have been rejected, forgotten, and disowned. Shadow work is ultimately about learning how to separate your true self from the false beliefs and perceptions you’ve been holding onto, and to accept yourself, validate yourself, and own yourself. When you own yourself, you become the true creator of your life. By starting to make the unconscious conscious and integrating all parts of self, you can begin intentionally choosing to live from a place of greater alignment and authenticity. This form of deep diving will not only impact you individually but also your ability to show up fully in relationship to others.