Therapy is about building safety and trust.

You might wonder, “Do I really want to make the climb with you as my therapist?” Before you climb a mountain, you don’t spur the horse forward. Instead, you pause, remain steady, and build trust first.

"Safe" is not a feeling that comes easily. From the moment you join me online, wherever you are most comfortable, I want you to feel heard, supported, and at ease.

Therapy with me is predictable. You will know what’s coming and when using clear structure, pacing, and boundaries. I am transparent, and throughout the process, you will know what we’re doing and why.

Therapy with me is self-directed. You will have the option to say no, slow down, or change direction.

Stabilization and learning the terrain come first.

At the beginning of therapy, we don’t sprint up the mountain. We study the trail, notice where the ground is unstable, and learn how the horse responds to stress.

This is where skills are developed. You learn to hold the reins rather than being pulled by sudden fear, anger, shame, or abandonment pain.

Then, skill-building and empowerment take the reins.

As confidence builds, you begin guiding the horse instead of bracing against it.

You learn how to slow down when emotions surge, stay seated when memories feel overwhelming, redirect when old patterns pull you off course, and ride through discomfort without abandoning yourself.

Processing trauma requires climbing steeper slopes.

Once stability is sufficient, we begin climbing the more difficult parts of the mountain.

This might include processing traumatic memories, working through attachment wounds, and confronting deep-rooted trauma-related beliefs.

There may be moments when the trail narrows, the horse gets nervous, and you feel the urge to turn back.

I will be beside you when this happens, to support and guide you.