Art is how I remember to slow down and listen
Making art helps me return to myself, especially on the days when everything feels too fast or too foggy. I’m drawn to soft materials, unfinished edges, and the kind of beauty that comes from being with what is. Nature, like art, teaches me to be patient with cycles, seasons, and change. I love the feeling of being surrounded by trees or holding a warm mug while starting a new sketch or weaving.
I’m someone who learns by doing and finds peace in being a beginner. Whether I’m experimenting in the kitchen, working on a half-finished art project, or reading something that sparks a new idea, I’m always chasing those small, quiet moments of connection. They remind me that healing doesn’t have to be loud—it can be slow, gentle, and deeply creative.
The Heart Behind My Practice
I’m drawn to working with people who are deeply tired, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, especially those navigating chronic illness, invisible symptoms, or the quiet ache of not being believed. I believe healing begins when we’re gently witnessed. In this space, you don’t need to prove anything. You’re welcome to show up exactly as you are – messy, tender, or unsure.
It’s an honor to walk alongside people as they learn to listen to their bodies, make room for rest, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may have been pushed aside. There’s something sacred about creating art in the midst of uncertainty; a way to find steadiness, even when everything else feels like it’s shifting.
My Path and Training
I’ve been practicing as an art therapist for over a decade, with a Master’s in Art Therapy from Wayne State University. My work is also shaped by training in yoga, mindfulness, and Ayurveda, weaving together practices that support rest, embodiment, and inner wisdom.
Now, as a PhD candidate in expressive therapies, my research explores how art can hold and transform the complex, in-between spaces we all move through. I believe that deep listening, slowness, and creativity are not luxuries, they’re essential tools for navigating life in a body that is always changing.