The Power of Presence

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....
Coaching that Connects: Nature, Horses and Healing

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

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?

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

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...
HALT! A Simple Way to Recognize and Cope with Anxiety

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...