Art Therapist, Researcher, and Keeper of the Threshold

My work exists at the intersection of modern psychological science, mythic depth psychology, and earth-based magic. I specialize in helping individuals navigate their own "underworld" journeys, grief, trauma, and identity transitions, and emerge into their full, sovereign power.

The Mythic Lens: Walking with Persephone

My personal practice and clinical philosophy are deeply rooted in Greek mythology, guided by my patron goddess, Persephone. As both the Queen of the Underworld and the Goddess of Spring, Persephone embodies the ultimate psychological cycle: the necessary descent into the dark, hidden spaces of our psyche, and the triumphant return to growth and bloom.

In therapy, we often fear our shadows. But through a mythic lens, the underworld isn't a place of punishment; it is a realm of deep wisdom, reclamation, and transformation. I serve as a collaborative guide for those ready to walk through the dark and claim their crown.

Process Painting: Portals Between Worlds

At the heart of my practice is expressive art therapy, specifically through the medium of process painting. In process painting, we completely let go of the product; we don't care about making "good" art. Instead, we focus entirely on the act of creation as a sacred, transformative experience.

For me, this is where clinical art therapy and witchcraft become one and the same. When we paint, we are engaging in a magical act: bringing the unseen inner world into physical reality.

• Painting as a Portal: I guide clients in painting "portals", visual thresholds on the canvas that act as energetic and psychological doorways.

• The Clinical Purpose: Structurally, these portals allow us to safely externalize overwhelming emotions, contain difficult memories, and step into new mental states (like peace, boundaries, or empowerment).

• The Magical Purpose: Spiritually, these paintings become living altars and talismans of your healing journey, anchoring your intentions into the physical world.

Grounded in Research, Inspired by Imagination

While my work is deeply imaginative and spiritual, my feet are firmly planted in clinical research. My academic focus centers on how expressive arts and narrative mythology activate neuroplasticity, regulate the nervous system, and provide a framework for meaning-making after trauma.

Every portal we paint, and every myth we explore, is backed by a rigorous understanding of psychological containment, somatic safety, and trauma-informed care.

An Ethical Note on My Space: My practice is entirely invitational, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. You do not need to be an artist, nor do you need to practice witchcraft to work with me. I hold a sacred, non-judgmental space for whatever spiritual, secular, or creative path feels authentic to you.

Whether we are decoding a myth, parsing through clinical insights, or standing before a canvas ready to paint a doorway into your next chapter, I am here to walk the threshold with you.