THERAPY FOR FOLKS WHO DON’T FIT THE MOLD
Your unique path to self-discovery, growth, transformation, and connection deserves a different kind of support
some truths we only admit in the quiet hours...
true Belonging. Being genuinely known. The courage to be vulnerable.
These longings live quietly inside you, shared with no one, because on the outside, you appear successful, composed, and capable…or at least you’re doing your best to hold it together.
While others see your achievements, you may carry something deeper: anger, existential depression, burnout that doesn’t fade with rest or retreat. What if these aren't just challenges to manage, but doorways to a deeper understanding of who you're meant to be in these times?
Perhaps you're:
Navigating a midlife passage where success feels hollow and questions about meaning and purpose won't stay quiet anymore
Living with a different kind of mind - seeing connections and patterns others miss, feeling deeply in an increasingly numb world, exhausted from translating your complexity and intensity
Finally ready to grow, even if that growth feels uncomfortable, craving guidance from someone who knows this territory is not pathology, but sacred
You don't need another strategy for success. You need space to take risks and discover what happens when you stop proving your worth and start embodying it so you can show up more fully for what matters most - your relationships, your community, your purpose in these times.
If you're in a relationship, you're yearning for deep, Meaningful connection and authentic intimacy, yet instead:
You find yourselves moving through your days side by side, but your hearts feel worlds apart
You find yourselves shutting down or bottling up emotions, afraid that speaking up will only make things worse
You feel like you're living in the same space but inhabiting different emotional worlds
You talk about day-to-day logistics but miss the play, lightness, and meaningful conversations that matter
You long to share your deeper thoughts and feelings but fear vulnerability and rejection
Your attempts to resolve conflicts leave you feeling more disconnected and misunderstood
Yet somewhere inside, you remember the magic that first drew you together. You glimpse moments of what could be - in a shared laugh, a knowing look, or a brief moment of connection. These glimpses remind you that underneath the disconnection, there's still something worth fighting for - a possibility of creating something even deeper and more meaningful than before.
ultimately, you’ve learned to survive…
We all do.
You’ve learned how to carry strength, even when it cost you.
You’ve learned to achieve.
To appease your parents—or society.
To care for everyone’s needs except your own.
To move through life by masking pain with competence.
And yet, no one sees the invisible labor you’ve carried just to feel seen.
Just to feel worthy.
The truth is: you’re tired.
Not weak.
Just exhausted from holding so much all the damn time.
Especially in these moments, you need sanctuary—
a place to lay it down, take off the mask, exhale,
and remember that you were always worthy of being,
worthy of belonging,
worthy of deep and meaningful relationships.
Worthy.
You don’t have to embark on this journey Alone.
Hello, I’m Sandy and I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey of authentic becoming.
I offer existential and integrative psychotherapy for those who sense there's something deeper calling them. Drawing from evidence-based EMDR therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and contemplative practices that honor the depth of human experience, we create a space where your complexity is honored and your inner wisdom can emerge. Many arrive feeling disconnected from their deeper knowing, wrestling with anxiety, depression, and the echoes of childhood experiences that still shape their present. Through our collaborative journey, clients can discover the wisdom that already lives within them, transforming:
Limiting beliefs into self-compassion and inner strength
Overwhelming anxiety into manageable waves and confident presence
Past trauma into integrated wisdom that guides growth
Self-doubt into authentic confidence and deep self-trust
Fear of judgment into peaceful self-acceptance and genuine expression
For those drawn to deeper work, I witness the most meaningful transformations in our collaborative journey when you bring your natural curiosity, commitment, and courage to the process. Together, we explore what awakens your deepest sense of aliveness, transforming life's challenges into gateways of understanding and growth.
My approach particularly resonates with:
Neurodivergent people seeking understanding in a world that doesn't always see their gifts
Introspective individuals who value deep personal growth and are curious about mindfulness, cultivating awareness, and exploring deeper aspects of themselves on their journey toward authenticity and meaningful connection
Bright souls navigating demanding careers while nurturing rich, multifaceted personal lives
Artists & Creatives seeking liberation from the constraints of perfectionism into authentic expression
Multicultural and LGBTQ+ relationships yearning for deeper connection and authentic intimacy, while honoring celebrating each partner's unique cultural wisdom and truth
Think of this work not as a destination to reach, but as a sacred dialogue with your deeper self - one that honors the natural cycles of growth, rest, and transformation. Here, we cultivate the soil of understanding where your authentic self can take root and flourish, guided by your own inner timing and wisdom.
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Holistic Therapy
You’re not here for just symptom relief. You’re here for deeper meaning, integration, and becoming the person you wish to be. This work is for the ones who don’t fit into neat categories or boxes.
Learn how the very qualities that bring you to therapy—sensitivity, deep thinking, and complexity—can be your greatest strengths, potential wellsprings of wisdom, and sources of creativity.
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Couples & Relationships Therapy
Embrace the complexity of deeper connection as you learn to dance with difficult conversations, build lasting security, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth and intimacy.
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Group Therapy
There’s something alchemical and magical when we show up with truth, tenderness, and the courage to be seen.
This is a space to practice being human in real time, to explore relationships, identity, disconnection, longing, and belonging in community. Together, we’ll make room for complexity, and create new ways of being.
Here, you’re not alone in the questions you carry.
Process
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Here we explore what your needs are, what you're looking for in therapy and in a therapist, what your scheduling needs are, discuss fees, and answer any other questions or concerns you may have.
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If we determine that we are a good fit, we will schedule a first session and I will promptly provide you with the necessary intake paperwork (which includes informed consent) via a secure platform that can be completed electronically.
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During our initial 50-minute sessions, we delve into a comprehensive and holistic discussion regarding your presenting issues, relevant background and history, and goals.
Through this open and collaborative conversation, we work together to develop a treatment plan that is tailored specifically to your unique needs.
Afterwards, we meet weekly (or biweekly) where we will work together towards achieving your desired goals for therapy.
You don’t have to keep feeling exhausted, lost, and alone.