I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and not know where to start. Through my own experiences and years of supporting others, I’ve learned that small, practical steps can make a big difference. For the past 10 years, I’ve focused on others, helping people from all walks of life build resilience and find hope. I believe in creating a judgment-free space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll explore coping skills that fit your life—tools you can use right away to manage stress, calm anxiety, and handle big emotions without shame. You’re not alone, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you navigate your own journey toward balance and peace.

I know that exhaustion. That feeling of being the "only one" in a room and feeling the pressure to code-switch, to "mask," to perform in a way that makes everyone else comfortable. I know the burden of navigating stereotypes and microaggressions and the isolation that comes with it. As a Black woman, I've lived this. I've been there. I created this space to help you find the confidence to unmask, to show up as your authentic self, and to navigate these spaces without losing your peace or your identity.

For much of my life, I believed that vulnerability meant weakness. I thought I had to keep my struggles hidden and always appear strong. But over time, I learned that the moments I felt most connected, supported, and loved came when I allowed myself to be truly seen. Vulnerability opened the door to healing, deeper relationships, and self-acceptance. Now, I want to share that truth with others—that being vulnerable doesn’t make you fragile, it makes you beautiful and sets you free. There is beauty in showing up as you are, without masks or defenses. Together, we can explore how embracing vulnerability leads to strength, courage, and freedom.

For a long time, I mistook survival for strength. I stayed in spaces that drained me but ignored my boundaries—where emotional safety was optional and clarity was inconvenient. The more I tolerated, the more I lost sight of myself. Healing didn’t begin with forgiveness—it began with discernment. I had to unlearn the idea that being in toxic situations did not mean being valued. I started asking harder questions: Who benefits from my silence? What does safety actually feel like? Through therapy, spiritual grounding, and radical honesty, I began to reclaim my voice. I learned that healing isn’t always graceful—it’s gritty, disruptive, and deeply personal. Now, I hold space for others who are untangling themselves from toxic dynamics. You don’t have to explain your pain to be worthy of peace. You just have to choose it.

I got married at a young age to someone who was nine years my senior. The person I married was someone who was a privileged individual who couldn't see eye to eye with me on many issues, topics, and ways of being. After the divorce, I realized that a great portion of my life had slipped through my fingers, and I lost myself. Before marriage, I was involved in numerous creative activities where I felt free. When my ex moved out, every emotion imaginable welled up in me. I felt like I could breathe while grieving the absence of items that I had become accustomed to seeing every day. Once I moved past the grieving stage, I found myself engaging in hobbies and activities that lifted my spirit. I also grieved the person I was before marriage. She is still in me, but she is older, wiser, and more resilient.

My ex and I have practiced all forms of ethical nonmonogamy (ENM) since 1992. At the time, I didn't know there was a term for this relationship style. A close friend introduced us to the idea after witnessing how much we wanted to see other people without compromising our own relationship. As my ex and I discussed and navigated how we would make it happen for us, mono-normative thoughts and behavior haunted us, especially around thoughts about cheating. Over time, we let go of what ENM meant to us. After years of hits and misses, along with the realization that my values within an ENM dynamic didn't align with my ex's, I've learned a lot about finding and maintaining what's right for me, and having partners and friends who are respectful of it, as I am respectful of them and how they practice.

I grew up as a stepchild in a home where love felt scarce. My stepmother’s neglect left me with deep wounds—low self-worth, anxiety, and the belief that my value came from pleasing others. At 17, I moved out on my own, learning resilience but also carrying constant fear of making the wrong move. Later, as a single mother, I felt even more pressure to get life right while silently battling the patterns I didn’t know how to break. For 17 years, I pursued self-development, went back to school, and committed to deep inner healing. Today, I’ve transformed my past into power. My daughter lives a life filled with love and safety I once only dreamed of, and I’ve learned to create freedom from the inside out. Now I help women do the same—healing old wounds, reclaiming their worth, and stepping into lives filled with joy, possibility, and self-trust.

As someone that has multiple health conditions, I have learned that while I may have pain, and while i may experience so many emotions, I have learned to be vulnerable through those conditions and I have learned how to open up, and to still respect my boundaries of my emotions, and ive learned to grow as a person who wants to develop my leadership abilities to help others change their lives and help others become the person that they want to be

I've battled knowing who i am for a long time, and after years of continuing to work on myself i found skills that have helped me to be more readily willing to share and open up, and to know and believe in my self worth and to overcome negative self talk and feelings of unworthiness, and feeling unloved, and ashamed. i found the strength to see myself for who i am through my own eyes instead of the eyes of others.

My journey includes surviving intimate partner violence and navigating challenges that affected my family and well-being. After making the difficult decision to voluntarily terminate my parental rights to protect my child, I now share my story. Talk with me about the realities of domestic violence, the importance of family preservation when possible, and the gaps in support for parents trying to keep their children safe.

I was born into a family and community that did not believe in mental health conditions so that meant that I grew up not having language to describe when I was struggling with my mental health. If I was struggling it had to be because I wasn't doing enough, praying enough, believing God enough, having enough faith, or I wasn't grateful, I was being spoiled, I was too lazy, dehumanizing word after looks of disgust pushed me down further into depression. No one knew what I was going through but they judged me. And I judged myself because that is all I knew how to do, but I couldn't see that it was making things worse. I was fed untrue and ignorant beliefs about what would become my own diagnosis and when I was diagnosed, for the first couple of years I didn't believe it and when I did come to grips with it, I accepted the stigma from my upbringing more than accepting what I was going through because that is all I knew. Now I know that accepting my diagnoses was my first step to healing.

Before I started therapy, I realized I couldn’t keep pretending to be okay. I was deeply depressed, overwhelmed, and carrying years and years of pain I didn't have the tools to face by myself no matter how much I tried. When I finally started therapy for the first time, I expected compassion—but instead, my first therapist made me feel judged for struggling and worse than I came in. I left that session feeling even more alone and almost gave up on therapy altogether. But something in me said to try again. Over time, I learned how to recognize when a therapist isn’t the right fit, how to set boundaries, and how to speak up for what I need. I also learned how important it is to find someone who understands my cultural background and identity and have specialties that meet my needs and values. Therapy became more than just a space to talk—it became a space to heal, to find my voice again, and to learn that I deserve support that truly sees and values all of who I am. You deserve that too!

Most times when people think of inner child work, they think of doing things like journaling or visualizations to address trauma, unresolved childhood experiences, or deeply rooted negative beliefs, but what about inner child play? When I was deep in my mental health recovery and trying to rebuild my life, I realized that my sense of Fun and play had been stomped out with a focus on adulthood productivity, achievement, and even self-improvement. Where was the Fun of life? I felt like how do I make space for things like fun, enjoyment, laughter, and play, especially when I had no extra money, no friends to hang out with, and no leads on what to do. I now have things that I do that I never thought I would do or try that I thoroughly enjoy. Even if I only do them occasionally. And I am human, I get bored sometimes, but I have worked consistently to let my inner child explore, adventure, and play safely without pressure or expectation so I can live my life with more joy and more creativity.

"I was the alcoholic who was selfish, self-centered, and whose existence revolved around the next drink. The shame of my past—from blackouts to letting down my family—is something I deeply relate to. That old life is behind me. Through the 12-step process, I've found a new path. Today, I am a respected and reliable member of my community. I'm available to be called upon to help, and I can share how I rebuilt my life and restored relationships with the next generations."

For much of my life, I believed being agreeable was the only way to stay safe growing up with a narcissistic parent. From as early as three or four, I learned to anticipate others’ needs, managing volatile moods. I became, in many ways, a parent to my own parents, & raised my siblings. On the outside, I looked dependable and mature; inside, I was exhausted , surviving by becoming a compulsive people-pleaser. The turning point came when I saw that what once protected me was now holding me back. Healthy love felt unsafe, my marriage unraveled, and I realized people-pleasing was not a habit but a survival strategy. Through trauma-informed self-care, somatic practices, and attachment theory, I began reclaiming my voice, my needs, and my safety. The biggest shift: I don’t have to earn love by giving myself away. By honoring my needs, I’ve built deeper connections through authenticity. If you feel trapped by people-pleasing, know you’re not alone—healing is possible.

As I navigate the balancing act of college life, parenting, and building meaningful relationships, I've discovered the power of slow living. After struggling academically in the past, I shifted my focus to being a stay-at-home mom for my kids, who do online school. However, I realized that continuing my education would not only keep my mind sharp but also enable me to better support my family. Now, pursuing a business degree has become a journey of self-discovery. Through this process, I've learned to embrace simplicity and minimalism, which helps me show up more fully for my loved ones. My supportive husband, who shares a different faith identity, has been instrumental in my growth. As I explore my own spiritual path, I've found that simplicity and mindfulness are essential in nurturing my relationships and personal growth. Parenting has taught me patience and vulnerability, while navigating college as an adult has been a profound journey of self-discovery. I'm eager to explore these

I'm currently breaking free from a religious path that was once a huge part of me. For years, I lived life according to its teachings because I thought it was right – and feared conflict if I questioned it. But self-discovery changed everything. I learned more about myself and realized this path didn't truly fit. Now, philosophy helps me navigate life's puzzles. I'm grateful to finally think for myself and want to support you in your own journey of self-discovery – so you don’t have to feel alone like I did.

For much of my life, I struggled with imposter syndrome—feeling like I didn’t truly belong in spaces where I was achieving success. Despite my experience, accomplishments, and talents, I would often second-guess myself, thinking I wasn’t “enough” or that I was somehow faking my way through life. It wasn’t until I took a deeper look at my own fears and doubts that I realized how much of it was rooted in a deep sense of perfectionism and the unrealistic pressure I’d placed on myself to always be “the best.” Whether in the professional world, in relationships, or in my personal journey, I often found myself wondering if I was capable of truly owning my worth. Through years of self-reflection, counseling, and embracing the imperfection of growth, I’ve learned to identify the triggers of imposter syndrome and use them as stepping stones toward building authentic self-confidence. It wasn’t an overnight shift, but through acknowledging my doubts and learning to quiet them, I slowly started to embrace my true self without needing to be perfect. If you’ve ever felt like you were “faking it” or that you don’t deserve the success and opportunities in front of you, I’m here to help you break free from those self-limiting thoughts and walk alongside you in embracing the truth of who you really are.

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.

I am a former opera singer, arts administrator, and teaching artist. I currently write and am in transition in my career. I find grounding oneself in the present, living in gratitude, and embracing being a life-long learner have helped me find work and improve my relationship with myself and with others. I lean into intuition, authenticity, and lots of interior work through journaling, mapping, creative visualization, and deep conversation. I believe in a thriving self, a self that takes risks, and a self that desires a life of abundance.