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I've always been drawn to discover what makes creativity work. But what is creative success anyways? Is it business achievement, or a legacy of fame? Perhaps it’s having our talents recognized within our community, or the quality of our mental health.

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These are questions I’ve explored throughout my life. As a young musician leading bands through songwriting, recording, and performance, I learned about creative decision-making. Working at start-up companies I later saw that creativity is essential towards building a business. In fact, creative problem solving was just as important for gaining customers as it was for growing a fanbase.

But I also saw struggles in the creative process. Lifelong dreams that go unrealized, tensions within teams on project vision, and increased mental health challenges. When I became a therapist, I saw how much trauma in particular prevented creative growth. As my clients healed their traumas, they’d find clarity and appreciation for how their creative parts function, experiencing greater freedom to express themselves. I've used this trauma-focused approach to help creators build a more healthy relationship with their creativity.

Today I help nurture the creative process. Whether it's navigating systemic issues in creative spaces, managing periods of high productivity and burnout, or reimagining your creative self, I believe in a world where trauma is better understood and used as a powerful force in shaping our creative experience.