I've had a lot of space this summer to contemplate my budding, online counseling practice and the clients who have graced my life. As my practice grows, I try to understand the various components that lead to genuine connection, deep growth, and successful work. I got to thinking about commonalities between those who are most likely to choose to work with me, and how my gifts fit with my clients' gifts. I think it basically boils down to the fact that I LOVE working with people who are on the margins. I love working with people who are misunderstood. People who are underrepresented. People who are creative. People who are artists. People who are on the fringes. This passion leads me to a lot of clients who are:
Women
LGBTQIA
Minorities
Musicians
Artists
Adventurers
Travelers
Creatives
Entrepreneurs
Innovators
Inventors
Mavericks
Mystics
Misfits
These are the magical, mystical people in life who have never quite fit in. Who shine in special ways that make them stand apart. Who know that they are called to change the world and shine their unique light, but who also face some of the most legitimate obstacles, barriers, and struggles. I love working with these clients because they are ALIVE. Because despite the problems and pain and brokenness and disappointment they face, they are AWAKE in a world full of sleepy, complacent people. I know how to work with these clients because their issues are my own, and I have researched and studied and practiced techniques that help us wake up. My humble prayer is that our work together facilitates this ALIVENESS.
If you are a magical, misunderstood, misfit unicorn who is struggling with what it means to be awake in a sleepy world, I would love to chat.