Embark LLC

The path to healing is rarely a linear ascent; rather, it is a process of unraveling the conditioned layers that obscure our most authentic selves. My therapeutic philosophy is grounded in the belief that every individual possesses an innate, individualized wisdom—a "true north"—that too often becomes clouded by life’s complexities, systemic pressures, and the echoes of trauma. My role as a clinician and facilitator is to walk alongside you as a partner, helping you rediscover your own capacity for profound growth and alignment. 🔎 The Search for Meaning: A Humanistic Approach 🔓 At the core of my practice is an Existential-Humanistic framework. I believe that the heartbeat of the human experience is the fundamental need for meaning. Drawing on various modalities, I partner with you to navigate the pursuit of a purpose that resonates uniquely with who you are, even amidst life’s greatest challenges. I believe we are not singular, isolated beings, but a complex sum of many parts. By exploring the interconnected nature of self and others, we can begin to understand how perceptions are formed and how certain behaviors develop as necessary survival strategies. Our work together focuses on integrating these parts, shifting from a state of "conditioned personality" to one of conscious choice. 🧩 Somatic Wisdom & The Nervous System 🗝️ Because the body often holds stories the mind is not yet ready to speak, I integrate somatic experience to tap into your body's innate wisdom. Central to this work is Polyvagal Theory, which helps us understand how our autonomic nervous system constantly scans for cues of safety or danger. Whether navigating acute PTSD, developmental trauma, or the persistent impact stress or anxiety and depression, I recognize that symptoms are often the nervous system’s way of seeking safety. Using the "body as a tuner," we work to expand your "window of tolerance," shifting out of survival modes like fight, flight, or freeze and back into a state of social engagement, self-discovery, and resilience. 🤍 Specialized Grief & Loss Work 🫂 Grief is not a problem to be solved or a task to be completed; it is a profound internal landscape that requires patience and integration. I specialize in supporting individuals through the complexities of loss, moving beyond the intellectual "stages of grief" and into a process of embodiment. Together, we create a space to step into your loss, allowing the body to untie the knots of sorrow that words alone cannot reach. 🗺️ Our Offerings: Partnering with the Herd 🌟 Telehealth Therapy EMBARK offers clinical counseling via a secure telehealth platform, allowing us to do the deep work of meaning-making and trauma processing from the comfort and safety of your own space. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) I partner with horses as co-facilitators to bridge the gap between cognitive insight and somatic experience. Horses, as highly sensitive animals, are masters of responding to our physiological states, offering immediate feedback on our internal "weather." This transforms therapy into an active practice of nervous system regulation, authentic connection, and relational growth Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Workshops At EMBARK, we support self-development in partnership with a gentle, patient herd. These workshops are fun, challenging, and supportive opportunities for self-discovery. Our horses provide powerful feedback that facilitates lasting change and learning. 📆 No upcoming workshops are scheduled at this time. Please check back soon for updates.