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Online Throughout Wisconsin
Reach Out for a Free ConsultationGrowing up, Maggie’s mother was often depressed and withdrawn. Her father turned violent when he drank. Maggie became the target of emotional and physical abuse – and there was no one to protect her.
As an adult, Maggie carries deep embarrassment about her past. She believes she’s bad – that somehow, what happened was her fault. She’s afraid of everything. Rest doesn’t come. She feels powerless to change anything about the life she’s trapped in.
David grew up in poverty. His mother was physically abusive and neglectful. He learned early that the only way to survive was aggression – and he trusts no one.
Now, David is angry all the time. Short-tempered, anything can set him off. He intimidates coworkers without meaning to, and he’s facing disciplinary action at work. Deep down, he believes he’s “less than” everyone around him. He feels like a fraud. He knows the pattern. He just can’t fix it.
Janet’s mother was narcissistic – the kind of person who called her own daughter “the devil.” Janet learned to hide her feelings to avoid entrapment. Everything she said was used against her.
She’s overcome with frustration. She feels guilty about everything. She’s terrified of judgment and rejection.
Andrea was sexually abused by her father. Her mother didn’t believe her. She was bullied in school. All she ever wanted was to feel heard.
Now, Andrea is overwhelmed by intense emotions and relationship spirals. She’s exhausted by her fear of abandonment. She cuts and burns to numb the emotional pain.
She’s tried therapy before – but the therapist wasn’t a good fit.
*The above names and stories are fictionalized composites of real clients I’ve supported.
The terrain is unpredictable — narrow paths, loose rocks, sudden weather changes. You hold on and trust the horse to carry you through.
The horse is your nervous system. It learned to survive dangerous terrain — to react fast, bolt at threats, freeze when things felt unsafe.
There’s nothing wrong with the horse. It’s strong, intelligent, and it adapts. But sometimes it reacts to old danger instead of present safety. It surges when you panic. Rears up when you feel abandoned. Stops cold when you’re overwhelmed.
That same horse can become powerful in a new way — responsive, steady, strong. Learning to ride it differently changes everything.
“I’ve been personally impacted by trauma. You no longer have to struggle to get up the mountain alone.” — This is a safe place to feel heard and heal on your own terms.
Healing isn’t getting rid of the horse.
It’s learning how to ride.
I offer a place to listen to your story — regardless of how ‘awful’ you think it is.
I’ve been helping people for over 15 years.
It’s grounding to finally say aloud your story and be heard.
Together, we can find a way through to a better life.
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Working with those struggling to overcome trauma and difficult life experiences is my passion. I create a safe space that can put you at ease.
My path was rough too. But I can show you how to move forward with hope.
More About MeThe same people. A different chapter.
Maggie called Holly. Together, they explored how her traumatic past held her hostage. Slowly, she let go of the embarrassment, the shame, and the self-blame. She found her voice. She found inner peace. She’s no longer afraid.
David reached out. He began to understand how his current struggles connected to his past. He quieted the anger and found an inner calm he didn’t know was possible. He responds to triggers with control now. He sees himself as worthy. He’s building genuine connections.
Janet began therapy. She released the lifelong guilt she’d been carrying. She learned to express and manage her emotions. She’s building genuine connections in her relationships.
Andrea contacted Holly. She learned to manage her strong emotions and her self-harm urges. She communicates more clearly now. She stays grounded during conflict. Her relationships are steadier. She has a clearer sense of self — and a more manageable life.
Whatever has been weighing on you deserves a place to be heard and understood.
A single conversation can start to bring relief and direction.
Reach out to schedule a free consultation – a relaxed, no-pressure way to see if working together feels right.