Pull up a chair and grab a cup of tea. Here’s the full story…
When I was a kid, I was curious about everything (Ok, I still am…) and I was anxious. My favorite books were Curious George and Chicken Little…
I experienced significant loss at a young age. When I was six, one of my best friends died from cancer. Two months later, I was in a car accident with my mother, who was significantly injured. Following the accident, her struggles with addiction increased.
I found refuge in meditation, nature, photography, and writing. I’ve had a camera and a journal in my hand since I was seven years old. I started practicing meditation when I was a teenager.
One of my favorite books was Thoreau’s Walden, and I loved reading and meditating by the lake by my childhood home. I studied meditation while in college and began building a career as a counselor and coach.
And then I encountered another period of intense loss…
In 2001, my mother relapsed with addiction after 23 years, attempted suicide, and almost died. Three years later, after a long period of physical rehabilitation, she died from lung cancer.
Though talking about the loss initially helped, continuing to talk about it eventually made me feel worse. I felt so disillusioned with talk therapy that I considered walking away from my work as a counselor, and I went back to school to pursue an MFA in photography and creative writing.
There are 10,000 joys and 10,000 sorrows in this life.
Chuang Tzu
My work as a therapist and coach is now centered around teaching people how to recover their spirit during difficult times through meditation, creativity, and connection with nature.
I teach people how to establish a regular mindfulness practice and integrate mindfulness into their everyday lives to help them more fully embrace life’s joys and meet the difficult moments with an open heart.
I am a mindfulness coach and counselor and so much more…
If you’re ready for the journey toward healing and awakening, I’d be honored to be your guide. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Embrace your authentic self. Your uniqueness is what makes you beautiful. The world is waiting for your voice.
Warmly,
Jen