Monroe Spivey (She / Her)

Up until very recently in human history, healing took place in sacred spaces outdoors. Many cultures believe that one of the root causes of “dis-ease,” in fact, is the inherent disconnect between our selves and the natural world. It’s my experience that integrating nature-based interventions (even if that’s simply sitting outside for a session!) can be both incredibly grounding - literally and figuratively - and supportive of healing.

In our fast-paced, modern world, many of us race throughout our days scarcely aware of the weather, much less the nuances of our internal terrain. As a regular meditation practitioner and having been trained in mindfulness-based interventions, I support my clients to reacquaint themselves with the “here and now” and the wisdom that lies in that experience.

In the indelible words of Somatic Experiencing founder Peter Levine, “Trauma is a fact of life — but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence.” Many of us (myself included!) have experienced getting caught in “the story”, endlessly rehashing the same trauma loop. Yet the reality is, trauma doesn’t *live* in the mind — it’s in the body — so, it’s in the body that the healing lies. I utilize Somatic Experiencing to release trauma and restore the nervous system to empowered equilibrium.

I am particularly passionate about supporting women in remember, rejuvenating and reclaiming their inherent power and wisdom.

In the words of feminist icon Betty Friedan, “Who knows what women can be when they are finally free to become themselves?” It is one of my greatest passions and honors to support other women in the process of unshackling themselves from the internalized patriarchy, sloughing off the illusions of “not good enough”, “too much”, and “good girls don’t . . . “ to liberate the authentic expression of the wise woman within.

“If you think you’re enlightened — begins an aphorism by psychologist and spiritual teacher Ram Dass — “[then] go spend a week with your family.” It rings true, right? That’s because we’re never more vulnerable — & therefore more easily triggered — than with our families of origin. And anyone who’s ever been in a partnership knows that those same wounds inevitably show up within the relationship. But there’s hope! In learning to reparent ourselves, we liberate ourselves to a new future

“If you think you’re enlightened — begins an aphorism by psychologist and spiritual teacher Ram Dass — “[then] go spend a week with your family.” It rings true, right? That’s because we’re never more vulnerable — & therefore more easily triggered — than with our families of origin. And anyone who’s ever been in a partnership knows that those same wounds inevitably show up within the relationship. But there’s hope! In learning to reparent ourselves, we liberate ourselves to a new future

“Why am I here?” “What does it all mean?” These are the big questions, the grist & grit of this wild ride we’re all taking, hurtling on a giant rock through the vast expanse of endless space. Spirituality provides us with a framework through which to explore the “why” of our fleeting existence. By holding an open & non-judgmental space for the exploration of connection to a higher power — be it religion, nature, intellectualism — I support clients to discover their own unique & sacred meaning