I spent several years working in architecture, engineering, and construction - an environment defined by tight deadlines, constant pressure, and the weight of multimillion-dollar projects. On the outside, things looked steady. But underneath, real life kept unfolding in ways I couldn’t control.

I experienced multiple burnouts, a persistent fear of death, periods of depersonalization, and what I now understand as spiritual emergencies. There wasn’t a clear path through any of it. I had to find my own way while continuing to show up to work, relationships, and responsibilities.

That experience changed me. It gave me a perspective you can’t get from textbooks alone; an understanding of what it’s like to function on the outside while struggling deeply on the inside.

I know I’m not the only one. So many people carry these experiences quietly, continuing to meet expectations, staying productive, and holding everything together, while internally feeling disconnected or exhausted.That’s part of why I chose to study integrative psychotherapy.

Today, I bring both professional training and lived experience into my work. My goal is to offer a space where you don’t have to hold it all together, where what you’re going through can be understood, explored, and worked through in a way that feels real and meaningful to you.