What is Mindfulness−Based Transpersonal Counseling?
The struggles that bring us to therapy are often rooted in early experiences of trauma—moments that told us we were unlovable, “not good enough,” or somehow “wrong.” Times when it felt unsafe to be ourselves, express our feelings, or receive support, leaving us to carry our pain alone. These experiences shape how we feel about ourselves and how we show up in the world. To cope, we may develop strategies to gain approval, avoid rejection, or distract ourselves from the present moment when it feels too painful. And yet, the original wounds still remain, hidden beneath layers of defense.
Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling offers a way to bring awareness to these patterns and begin healing at a deeper level. Through gently turning toward our experience instead of away from it, we learn to reconnect with our true selves and respond to life with greater clarity, resilience, and freedom. This approach also creates a way of attuning to the Divine Presence within and around us. In learning to sit with our experience as it is, we discover a quiet inner wisdom that feels both personal and transcendent. We feel guided and supported by something greater than ourselves.
What is Inner Child Work?
Inner Child Work helps us to become more aware of the different parts of ourselves—such as the inner child, inner teenager, inner critic, or protective parts that developed in response to trauma or adverse experiences. These parts often formed with an important purpose: to help us cope, stay safe, or get our needs met in the best way they knew how at the time.
While these strategies may once have been protective, they can sometimes show up in ways that feel limiting or self-defeating. Through this work, we gently bring these parts into conscious awareness and begin building a more compassionate, integrated relationship with them. We learn how to respond to their needs for love, safety, connection, and play—nurturing the parts of us that may have felt unheard, unseen, or alone. In this way, Inner Child Work becomes a gentle practice of reparenting ourselves, offering the support and guidance that may have been missing earlier in life.
FAQs
What is your availability?
I typically schedule sessions Tuesday through Friday between 11:00am and 6:00pm. If you’re unsure whether your availability aligns with mine, feel free to reach out—we can explore options together and see what might work.
What can I expect during therapy sessions?
I like to begin our sessions with a brief mindfulness check-in, gently guiding you to turn toward your present-moment experience with curiosity and compassion. Over time, this practice not only strengthens your own capacity for mindfulness —deepening self-awareness and emotional regulation—but also helps us attune to what most needs care and attention that day.
From there, we may explore a current challenge that feels unresolved or overwhelming, or move into deeper work around trauma and longstanding patterns. Depending on what feels supportive, we might use guided imagery, gestalt-based dialogue, or expressive arts approaches to help you access and process underlying dynamics in a way that feels creative, embodied, and meaningful.
How long will I be in therapy?
The length of therapy varies from person to person and depends on many factors, including the nature of the concerns you’re bringing in, your goals for our work, and the pace that feels right for you. Some people find that short-term therapy—around 6 to 20 sessions—provides the support and clarity they need to navigate a specific challenge. Others choose to engage in longer-term work to explore deeper patterns, heal from trauma, or support ongoing growth and self-discovery.
How often will we meet?
I typically recommend meeting weekly, especially at the beginning of our work together. Consistency helps build trust and creates a sense of safety, which makes it easier to open up and be vulnerable. There can also be something deeply reassuring about having a steady, reliable space each week to pause, reflect, and receive support.
As you begin to feel more confident and grounded in your day-to-day life—and more able to navigate challenges with greater resilience—we can revisit the structure of our sessions. At that point, we may decide together to shift to meeting every other week, depending on what feels most supportive for you.
What inspired you to become a therapist?
I feel called to this work because of the profound healing and aliveness that opened in my life when I learned how to reconnect with my inner child. That relationship transformed the way I understand mental health and wellbeing, and it continues to shape the way I show up with the people I work with.
My path has been deeply informed by recovery communities, including 12-step work, and a strong spiritual foundation. These experiences allow me to meet clients with empathy, humility, and lived understanding, and to work in ways that are intuitive and responsive to what is unfolding in the session.
Anything else I should know?
Alongside our work in session, I also share worksheets and guided practices you can explore at your own pace between sessions. These include reflections on inner child work, mindfulness exercises, creative prompts, and guided meditations —all designed to help you deepen your understanding and integrate what you’re discovering into your everyday life.