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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 risk for issues like depression and addiction. 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. This trauma-focused approach has allowed me to guide artists and leaders to overcome deep personal challenges and elevate their creative performance.

Today I help nurture the creative process. Whether it’s improving communication on team vision, navigating projects that may be triggering, or managing creative fatigue and burnout, I imagine a world where individual trauma is better understood and consciously used as a powerful force in shaping our creative experience.