At 83, I’m living a full life – with all the ups, downs, sharp turns, and potholes that come with it. I’m a mother of two. I was a Silicon Valley CFO, a Marriage Family Therapist, a care giver for my dad. I’ve been married and divorced more than once. I’ve been my own best friend and only supporter, successfully navigating my world on my own for the last 42 years. I recreated myself several times and I retired at 70. But every 10 years brought physical, psychological, emotional challenges – my body and mind not feeling as good or working as expected. Hormonal changes (for men & women), clothes don’t fit right, loss of energy, vim and vigor, ailments and illness, “senior moments” and loss of friends and family. During this time, I created a community for myself through friendships, volunteering (now as a Senior Peer Counselor), and hosting a weekly Mahjongg game while managing a fractured femur and the resulting identity crisis. If any of this sounds familiar, I'm here for you.

MOTIVATION IS HARD!!! I know sometimes getting started is the hardest part in getting anything done! At times it's so hard to get moving, even at a snail's pace, but once someone else is involved.... BAM, I'm moving at Mach 5 to get it done! Maybe you just want someone to talk to while you fold laundry. Maybe it would be helpful if someone is just sitting quietly while you do something really hard emotionally, like going through belongings of a loved one after they have passed. There are numerous situations where having someone to just BE with you can be helpful and I'd be more than honored to be that for you. We can talk about anything, or nothing, whatever you'd like and whatever might help you get through whatever task it is that you are having trouble starting. I get it. I have nearly earned a Master's Degree in procrastination! I'm learning little tricks to get myself moving, the top of which is the Body Double... someone to be with while I do the thing I don't want to do.

Being a mother in recovery is one of the hardest battles I've faced. I've had my children taken, felt the despair that relapse can bring, and fought hard to get them back. I know how it feels when the system meant to protect kids ends up pushing families apart. But I also know how to stay strong, rebuild trust, and reclaim your role as a mother. Through my own journey I discovered ways to survive, heal, and protect your family while staying in recovery. I'm here to help other mothers find that same strength and Hope.

As a woman who grew up very religious , I’ve always held so much shame and guilt inside about who I am , or who I felt I should be or had to be. I want to connect with others and help them overcome that feeling the same way I did! Life is already hard enough and having so much pressure and stress inside really affects how you function day to day. I’m here to be a listening ear and as relatable as possible.

Music reaches places inside us that conversation sometimes can't, and healing often begins when we allow ourselves to feel again. In this space, we use music as emotional reflection, expression, and connection. You can bring a song(s) that resonates with you, or we can choose one together based on what you're feeling. We’ll listen in the chat/screenshare and explore the emotions, memories, insights, and meanings that arise. Or we can just hang out and jam :) I've held 200+ Healing Through Music sessions on ShareWell, a peer-support platform, and it’s one of the most powerful ways people open up, self-discover, and find emotional release without pressure or judgment.

I’ve lived a full life—with all the ups, downs, sharp turns, and potholes that come with it. I'm a mother of two sons of retirement age: the younger, I'm total estranged from, and it's the same as losing a child; the elder, a practicing alcoholic, is tricky. As a former marriage and family therapist, a caregiver for my dad during his final years, and someone who has fought my own battles with addiction and recovery, I deeply understand being in hard places. My struggles were relationship acceptance and guilt and shame. I was an inadequate parent and it brought great pain to us all. But I finally sought help. I no longer accept the unrealistic perfect mother model. Once I understood my boundaries, our relationship improved. I stopped listening to abusive complaints. Now we can tell when things are "going south" and we can gracefully withdraw from conflict. Acceptance and boundaries are game changers. They can be for you, too. Let me support and help guide you in this process.

Self harm was my way of feeling something real when the emotional pain became unbearable. The physical act became a language for the chaos inside, a release of pressure from The unseen weight of trauma, addiction, and depression. I lived in fear - hiding scars, adjusting clothing and managing judgment from those I loved. Pain cause more pain; the cycle felt analyst. Yet, through recovery, I learned that self-harm does not define my worth. It taught me empathy, resilience, and the importance of being seen and heard. Now I got others through the darkness helping them understand their triggers, look for glimmers, find healthier outlets, and reclaim their life with hope, compassion, and self-love.

For me, living alone and a couple hours from close friends means the holidays can feel like a funny mix of peaceful project time and unexpected loneliness. I’ve opted out of complicated family dynamics because I’m no longer a people pleaser, which leaves me with a whole new kind of solo space. If you’re hitting your limit after the hundredth round of holiday music, or feeling out of sync with a family group chat that moves 30 messages a minute, and you’d rather talk to an actual human instead, I’m here. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or Day, Valentine’s Day, or any moment when it seems like everyone you know is wrapped up in family plans while you’re navigating your own quiet corner of the season, it can feel liberating or it can feel like being the odd duck out in the cold. Don’t spend even a moment blaming yourself for being single or simply on your own during the holidays. Book a session with me, and let’s talk it through together.

Building real community as an adult hasn’t always been easy for me. Life changes, heartbreaks, and shifting priorities can make genuine connection feel rare. But therapy has taught me how to understand myself, communicate better, and open up without fear and that growth is something I love helping others navigate too. I’m here to hold space for anyone who feels lonely, disconnected, or unsure where they fit. I know what it’s like to rebuild yourself and your circle from scratch, and I bring patience, empathy, and lived experience into every conversation. If you need someone who truly listens, understands the struggles of adulthood, and believes in healing through connection, I’m here for you.

In the digital world , bonds form quickly over the Internet. No matter the circumstances surrounding the connection, feelings are still feelings. Our feelings get hurt for any number of reasons, but when the connection begins to feel too strong or feels a little unusual, the connection can become overwhelming. Have you ever been catfished? Have you been scammed by someone impersonating someone else or been suddenly let down by expectations you didn't even realize you had? I was misled in a romantic scam, formed unrealistic bonds with people I never intended to meet in person, and felt intensely connected to the idea of someone who was just a fantasy. I've helped friends pull back from the edge of diving too deeply in an unhealthy digital relationship and helped them reassess and redirect that abundant energy flooding in. I learned to check my own developing emotions and spot red flags. Para social relationships are a consequence of the digital world. Let's talk about it together.

Midlife can provide and opportunity to strip away who you were taught to be and ask who you actually are. For me, that included my relationship with sexuality—how it had been lost in the rubble of relationships that didn't make it safe to show up authentically Renewed sexual energy didn’t come from trying to be younger or more performative. It came from honesty. From reclaiming my body as my own. From remembering pleasure, agency, and authenticity. Sexuality became less about being seen and more about being present. It’s about integration. Bring forward the sexual person who's been hiding. When authenticity enters the conversation, desire becomes grounded, expressive, and self-directed. I want to come along side those navigating midlife identity while reconnecting to their sensual and sexual selves—without pressure, comparison, or cultural constraint. Your sexuality doesn’t need permission. It needs space, understanding, and agency.

I’ve faced a lot of challenges in relationships over the years. Coming from a broken home, I was no stranger to the ups and downs that come with family dynamics. As the breadwinner and responsible one in most relationships, I often felt burdened by the weight of expectations and struggled with balancing my needs against the needs of others. I’ve also been through the painful experience of domestic violence, which taught me that abuse is never love, no matter how much I wanted it to be. Alongside these struggles, I’ve wrestled with anxiety and depression, which often made it harder to trust myself and others. I had to learn to say no and establish boundaries in order to protect my peace. Therapy played a huge role in helping me find my voice and rebuild my self-worth. Through these experiences, I’ve come to understand that healthy relationships, whether with family, friends, or partners, require respect, communication, and most importantly, self-respect. I’m here to offer support for anyone going through similar struggles—whether you’re navigating family dynamics, healing from an abusive relationship, or just learning how to set boundaries and prioritize yourself.

Sometimes I just have a bad day. A day that I feel like I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and nothing seems to go right. Some days it may just be little things that add up to make me feel stressed or a conflict with others. I've learned it's okay to have a bad day as long as I can learn from the bad day and reset to have a better day tomorrow.

Grief from loss can occur many times throughout our lives. From the loss of a dream or idea to the loss of a parent or spouse, grief can creep into our lives in many different ways. There is no right or wrong way to grieve but talking to someone can be a healthy way to cope when going through all of the ways we can be distressed. I've dealt with everything from the loss of my mother at a younger age after a debilitating illness to the sadness of losing the ability to continue in a career that I very much loved because my body had betrayed me. Loss of relationships has been a common thread throughout my life, from friendships to the closest and most important of all relationships. I've had heartbreak on every level. I've navigated loss of career, relationships, dreams & ideas, loved ones & pets (maybe one of the hardest to cope with!). I've gotten through some situations much quicker & easier than others, finding that going through, rather than around, tends to get me the best outcome.

Today's world can feel really cold & lonely sometimes so we could all use a sounding board; to let off steam, to talk through ideas & emotions, or to "try out" thoughts outside of our own head. I fully understand how lonely life can feel. I moved over 1000 miles away from anyone I know, & making friends as a chronically ill, middle-aged empty-nester isn't an easy task! I've struggled meeting people in my area, however I've made a few connections that will hopefully blossom into more in time. I have been able to maintain relationships with longtime friends over the internet & that has surprisingly provided a sense of community of its own. Those strong long-distance bonds give me immense comfort & therefore reinforce my belief that we can share a lot of 'warmth', build community, & gain support & healing to combat loneliness on this platform. Many times, just talking about our day or our worries with someone who cares, regardless of proximity, can be exactly what we need to feel less lonely! ♡

I was faced with making a decision about an unexpected pregnancy twice in my life. Once at 17 and again at 25. The circumstances were different each time. At 17, my parents chose for me and at 25, I had to go through my own process to choose what was best for me. Both times, the choice was to terminate the pregnancy. It was the right decision for me each time. Both experiences had significant influence on my life and choices moving forward. I had to go through different grieving and healing processes for each termination. One thing I would have benefited from is someone to talk to who had been there.

My first awakening came at 23, when everything in my life suddenly simplified into one undeniable truth: love is what matters most. Not success, not perfection, not external validation: just love. Many near-death experiencers describe this same realization, that love is the core of everything: and I felt that truth awaken in me so clearly that it changed how I saw life, people, and purpose. Years later, in my 40s, a second awakening arrived: quieter at first, then powerful and expansive. Through deep meditation and the Gateway Experience, my inner world opened. My intuition sharpened, my awareness deepened, and abilities I never expected: psychic sensitivity, mediumship, subtle perception began to unfold naturally. Whether you're feeling expanded, confused, curious, or in transition, I help you make sense of what’s unfolding, stay rooted, and integrate your insights with clarity and emotional safety.