Healing Rooted in Body, Mind, and Nature
I believe healing is possible for everyone, and that each of us carries a deep inner wisdom. My work brings together talk therapy, somatic (body-based) approaches, and time in the natural world to help people reconnect with that wisdom and find their own strength. My approach is rooted in sincere connection, compassion, collaboration, and deep listening. It's a privilege to walk alongside someone through a hard season and witness them come back to feeling grounded, empowered, and alive.
Ways to work with me
Individual Therapy. In our sessions, we pay attention not only to your story but to how it lives in your body. Drawing on Somatic Experiencing, I help clients get to know their nervous systems and discover what helps them relieve stress, building a greater capacity to enjoy life and handle the challenges that arise. My approach is strengths-based and also draws on IFS and Mindfulness. Sessions are available in person, by telehealth, or as walk-and-talk sessions outdoors.
Forest Therapy. As a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, I offer guided group forest therapy walks around Asheville that invite you to slow down, connect with nature through the senses, and ease stress.
Life Review and Legacy Letters. I also guide people through reflecting on their life and putting what matters most into words, as a lasting legacy letter for the people they love.
I work with people who are:
Seeking personal growth and a stronger sense of Self
Experiencing anxiety or PTSD symptoms
Navigating significant life transitions
Wanting more ease in relationships or parenting
Exploring spiritual growth
Longing for deeper creativity and authentic expression
Facing terminal illness and death
Moving through grief and loss
Simply wanting to slow down and unwind in nature
Training and credentials
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC) with a Master's in Social Work from Western Carolina University and a Bachelor's in Visual Arts Studies from the University of Florida. I'm certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a Bodywork and Somatic Education Practitioner, as a Motivational Interviewing and Motivational Enhancement Therapy Practitioner, and as a Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. I've also completed an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Essentials course, Mindfulness Training for Professionals through Duke University Health System, Attachment Re-patterning trainings, and a Yoga Teacher Training for Mental Health Practitioners.
I look forward to meeting you.
To learn more, contact me at 828-528-1116 or rootscounsel828@gmail.com.