There is something both humbling and hopeful about recognizing that becoming is an ongoing process rather than a destination. We are never entirely finished, nor are we expected to be. Each stage of life invites us into a deeper relationship with ourselves, asking us to become a little more honest, a little more compassionate, and a little more willing to live in alignment with what matters most.

There are other parts of ourselves that speak differently. Curiosity rarely shouts. Neither does creativity. Grief often waits patiently until there is enough safety to emerge. Joy can be surprisingly quiet. The body, too, communicates in ways that are easily overlooked.

This is one of the reasons I am cautious about the language of "getting back on track." The phrase suggests there is a correct version of ourselves waiting somewhere just beyond the present moment. It implies that the goal is to return to who we were before life became busy, before vacation, or before the interruptions of the season. I am not convinced that this is the most interesting question.

In a sense, depth work is the slow art of clearing the mind and heart, of excavating the unconscious to create fertile ground for connection. When this work is done, the moments of beauty, like hearing someone recognize the love in their life, shine all the brighter.

The healing happens in the space between the hearts and minds and spirits of the patient and the therapist. The relationship is the healing container.

Therapy as a field, by and large, is a broad and wide-ranging one. Therapy sessions with me are non-directive and open-ended. Coaching is goals focused and directed. Coaching may offer both a respite from your current state of mind and affairs by helping you make a plan and implement changes immediately.