The Power of Presence
We live in a world that rewards fast answers and constant doing. But in coaching - especially the kind that happens in the presence of horses - something entirely different is asked of us. Presence. Not performance. Not advice. Not fixing. Just presence. When I work...
Coaching that Connects: Nature, Horses and Healing
When people ask me what kind of coaching I offer, I often start by sharing that my work is rooted in the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method®. But it doesn’t stop there. My practice blends this powerful, experiential method with other intuitive and therapeutic tools—all...
Letting Go of the Label
This morning, as I was driving out to Rock Creek, a song called My Anxiety came on the radio. At first, I wasn’t paying much attention—but then a few lyrics hit me in a way that made me pause. The song focuses on numbing anxiety with drugs and alcohol. While that part...
What If You Could Leave “It” in the Dirt?
Many of us have spent years trying to “figure it out”, to understand why we feel stuck, anxious, angry, or disconnected. Traditional talk therapy can offer valuable insight, but sometimes insight alone doesn’t create the shift we’re truly seeking. Leave It in the Dirt...
Don’t let the Poop Stop You: Cleaning up Emotional Messes
How’s that for a title? Kinda gross, right? And yet… here we are. Because let’s be honest - life gets messy. We all have moments, in the past or present (or looming somewhere in the future), that feel just plain gross. Whether it’s an emotional mess, a stressful...
Why Teens Should Come to DreamCatchers: A Path to Emotional Growth
Teens today are under more pressure than ever, and while they may not always have the words to express what they’re feeling, they do benefit from spaces that invite honesty, reflection, and growth. At DreamCatchers, we believe teens don’t just need support — they need...
Storms Don’t Last Forever
Storms often roll in without warning—skies darken, winds shift, and plans come to a sudden halt. Whether it's a literal storm disrupting your day or a metaphorical one shaking up your world, they can force change, redirect your path, or simply call you to pause. Some...
HALT! A Simple Way to Recognize and Cope with Anxiety
Anxiety can sneak up on us — tight chest, racing thoughts, a constant feeling that something just isn’t right. Whether you’re a teen juggling school and social pressure, or an adult balancing work, relationships, and responsibilities, anxiety is something most of us...
A Quiet Place to Simply Be
Tucked into the corner of our barn, between my barn supplies and a stack of hay bales, is a spot I return to again and again. This is my “office.” No desk. No fluorescent lights. No inbox waiting to be answered. Instead, I’m surrounded by the familiar sounds of the...
A Visit from a Butterfly: An Invitation to Begin
The other day while I was taking a break from setting up for a Coaching session, a little butterfly came to visit me—twice. It hovered near, danced on the breeze, then circled back and rested on my leg as if to make sure I didn’t miss its message. An invitation to...