I am a state licensed professional counselor with years of experience working with people of all ages struggling with poor health, low energy, pain of arthritis, inflamed joints, failing eyesight, loneliness, grief, and many other challenging conditions. I am also a woman struggling with her own limitations.

What people seem to appreciate most after talking with me, is the experience of being respected, accepted, understood and validated. So many times, when we are in pain, people try to help or save us with solutions. We find ourselves running in all kinds of directions, looking for answers based on other people's feelings of helplessness.

Most often, what we truly need and find relief from, is someone to accept us and believe in us without trying to fix us or change us. Someone who will be completely present to us as unique and precious human beings.

Have you ever had the experience of being completey validated . . . even when in pain? There is something wonderfully healing about this experience . . . to rest in the arms of unconditional acceptance.

I will be honored to receive a call from you. I would also like to help you remember, in the darkest of hours, that you are not alone. Sometimes it's easier to feel and express your vulnerability to an unseen stranger. So often we remain stoic for those we love. It's okay to let go. Blessings, Kathleen.