“Becoming who we are is lonely and difficult. It takes an entire lifetime and every aspect of our humanity, physical, mental, psychological, and spiritual, to become ourselves.”
- Elizabeth Éowyn Nelson
I integrate evidence-based therapeutic practices with transpersonal and mystical modalities, offering a unique and deeply holistic approach to healing. My model blends psychology, integrative health, and modern science with the wisdom of ancient traditions — including Astrology, Tarot, and archetypal systems — to support meaningful, lasting transformation.
Drawing from a wide range of psychological theories and spiritual frameworks, my work invites clients into a process of expanded self-awareness, self-compassion, and conscious change. Together, we explore unconscious patterns, internalized narratives, and habitual thought processes — not just to relieve symptoms, but to catalyze personal evolution and soul-level growth.
I may incorporate tools such as esoteric symbolism, personality assessments, and intuitive insight to deepen our work and help clients reconnect with their inner wisdom. This integrative, multidimensional process honors the complexity of who you are — mind, body, heart, and spirit.
At the core of my work is a deep reverence for each person’s path. I create a warm, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where all aspects of the Self are welcomed. Whether you're seeking healing, clarity, or a deeper sense of purpose, I serve as a compassionate guide on your journey toward wholeness, empowerment, and authentic self-expression.
Watch a video on how I work with Astrological charts here.
Foundations of the Psyche & Salt Model
The Tarot
The Tarot is much more than a mystical tool. With deep roots in symbolism, mythology, and archetypal psychology, the Tarot offers a unique lens through which we can explore our inner worlds and our external reality.
When integrated with psychotherapy, the Tarot becomes a powerful tool for self-reflection and insight. Each card represents a particular aspect of the human experience, bringing forward the themes, challenges, and potentials that are currently present in your life. Whether you are facing decisions, exploring life transitions, or seeking clarity on personal goals, the Tarot can illuminate the path forward.
Tarot cards can provide profound insights into your current emotional state, patterns of behavior, and the underlying forces at play in your life. The archetypes represented in the Tarot reflect universal aspects of the human experience — the Hero, the Sage, the Shadow, and many others — and guide us toward greater self-awareness and personal empowerment.
In our sessions, the Tarot serves as a:
- Symbolic Map of Consciousness: The Tarot is much more than a mystical tool; it serves as a symbolic map of the psyche, offering a lens to explore both inner worlds and outer realities.
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Powerful Tool for Self-Reflection: Integrated with psychotherapy, the Tarot becomes a reflective tool, helping you gain clarity, insight, and self-awareness through archetypal symbolism.
- Life Map: Each Tarot card represents a distinct aspect of the human experience, highlighting the themes, challenges, and potentials that are relevant to your life right now.
It can also serve as a compass, helping you to gain clarity on your goals, uncover obstacles, and make decisions that are aligned with your higher purpose.
By engaging with the Tarot in therapy, we are not simply interpreting cards; we are tapping into a profound system of wisdom that accelerates insights, deepens self-understanding, and helps you navigate the complexities of life with more clarity and confidence.
Shadow Work
We all have aspects of ourselves that remain in the shadow — unconscious parts of our psyche that influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without our awareness. These shadow aspects often manifest in ways we don’t fully understand, affecting our relationships, self-esteem, and decision-making. They can even be projected onto others, creating misunderstandings and conflict in our interactions.
Shadow Work is the process of bringing these unconscious parts of the self into the light, where we can examine them with curiosity, compassion, and objectivity. By consciously integrating these aspects, we free ourselves from their unconscious control, allowing us to live with greater authenticity and clarity.
In therapy, we work together to identify these shadow elements — whether they are unresolved wounds, repressed desires, or hidden fears — and explore how they are showing up in your life. This process is not about rejecting or eliminating these parts of you, but rather understanding and embracing them as integral components of your wholeness.
As we bring the shadow into consciousness, we begin to:
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Gain Insight: By recognizing the unconscious patterns driving our behavior, we can understand why we react in certain ways and make more conscious choices.
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Reduce Projection: We stop projecting our shadow onto others, which often leads to conflicts and misunderstandings, particularly in relationships.
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Foster Self-Acceptance: Shadow work helps us develop a more integrated sense of self — accepting both our light and dark aspects and creating a more compassionate, balanced view of who we truly are.
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Transform Negative Patterns: By integrating the shadow, we can transform negative patterns into sources of strength, creativity, and resilience.
Engaging in Shadow Work is a transformative journey toward wholeness. It can be challenging, but it’s also deeply rewarding. When we face the hidden aspects of ourselves, we reclaim our power, heal past wounds, and create healthier, more authentic connections with ourselves and others.
Shadow Work
Transform Negative Patterns: By integrating the shadow, we can transform negative patterns into sources of strength, creativity, and resilience.
Archetypal Astrology
Archetypal Astrology is a profound system that combines the wisdom of astrology with archetypal psychology, offering deep insight into your soul’s journey, your personality, and the core themes that shape your life. Unlike traditional astrology, which focuses primarily on predictions or the movement of planets, Archetypal Astrology emphasizes the symbolic and psychological patterns embedded in your birth chart.
At the heart of this approach is the understanding that planets and astrological signs represent more than just external forces—they embody archetypal energies or universal patterns that influence your behavior, thoughts, and experiences. Each placement in your chart reflects a different archetype—such as the Warrior, the Nurturer, the Sage, or the Rebel—and these energies shape how you relate to yourself, others, and the world.
In therapy, Archetypal Astrology serves as a powerful tool to uncover the deeper themes of your life. By exploring your unique birth chart, we can identify the dominant archetypes at play, recognize the challenges and opportunities they bring, and tap into their wisdom for guidance and personal growth.
Through this approach, you can:
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Gain Clarity: Understand the core energies driving your personality, choices, and life path.
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Identify Strengths and Shadows: Recognize both the gifts and the unconscious limitations associated with each archetype in your chart, allowing you to develop a more balanced and empowered sense of self.
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Navigate Life Transitions: Use the insights from your birth chart to guide you through significant life changes, making decisions that align with your soul’s deeper purpose.
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Embrace Your True Potential: Archetypal Astrology offers a map to unlock your most authentic self, helping you live in alignment with your highest purpose and inner wisdom.
By integrating Archetypal Astrology into our work together, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the underlying patterns shaping your life, empower yourself to make conscious choices, and reconnect with the unique energies that guide you toward fulfillment and growth.
Kabbalah
Kabbalah, often referred to as the "ancient wisdom of the soul," is a profound system that combines science, psychology, philosophy, and theology. At its core, Kabbalah is the study of the Tree of Life, a living map of the universe and the human experience.
The Tree of Life serves as a spiritual and psychological blueprint for personal development. It’s not just an intellectual pursuit — it’s a dynamic process of inner transformation that taps into the deepest layers of consciousness. Through this system, we explore the interconnectedness of all things, the nature of the divine, and the development of the individual soul.
The paths on the Tree represent different stages of subjective consciousness, guiding us through profound inner shifts that influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. As we engage with the Tree, we move through various levels of understanding and self-awareness, leading to greater alignment with our highest self and the world around us.
Engaging with Kabbalah can be:
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Creative: Viewing life through the lens of the Tree sparks new ideas, creative visions, and innovative solutions.
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Metaphorical: The symbols and structures of Kabbalah offer rich metaphors that can help us better understand ourselves and our purpose.
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Spiritual: Kabbalah offers a deep spiritual path for those seeking enlightenment, personal growth, and a connection with the divine.
- Healing: The Tree of Life teaches us about values, virtues, and how to find internal and external balance.
By integrating Kabbalah into our work together, we unlock new perspectives on your life, illuminating hidden patterns and helping you navigate challenges with clarity and wisdom. Whether used for personal growth, spiritual development, or psychological insight, Kabbalah offers a transformative method for understanding the depths of who you are and the potential you carry within.
Psyche & Salt
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