Experience alignment.

Counseling for Creative Professionals

A variety of art materials

I help creative professionals build self-compassion so they can see themselves for the talented individuals they are.

You picked this life because you’re passionate about what you do. You love creating and connecting with others through what you’re able to make. You’ve even been recognized for your talents. But it never sinks in. You scroll social media and see how many likes that other creator has. “You’ve got nothing on that,” says your inner critic. You are recognized, get published, or receive an award. “Yeah, but it’s not as good as what they got,” that voice pipes up. It’s hard, because unlike people in other careers, your work is not just your work, but an expression of who you are. If that’s not vulnerable, I don’t know what is! That critical voice in your head sure doesn’t help the situation. I can help you explore that intersection between creativity and work, pay more attention to your successes, and sooth your critical voice so you can reconnect with the joy of creating.

Paint swirls on hand

Counseling with me will help you:

  • Share you work with more confidence

  • Connect with and soothe your critical voice so you can create you best work

  • Separate external factors (such as payment and social media likes) from your value as a person and artist

  • Know and accept your worth

  • Build your communication skills to share that worth with others

  • Recognize areas where you might need extra help (like running a business) and determine ways you might access support

  • Set boundaries so you can tune in to your authentic voice and creativity 

Photo credits: Alexander Grey (paint on hand) & Estée Janssens (art supplies) on Unsplash

Our sessions will be:

  • Collaborative

    We will work together. You’re the expert on you. I’m the facilitator of change.

  • Encouraging

    Whether you know it or not, you have strengths. We will build on those.

  • Real

    I’ll be honest with you. I’ll show up and engage in the process as the real me.

  • Even fun

    This may surprise you, but counseling can (and should) be fun. Yes, it’s work. Yes, it can be hard. But humor and fun are healing.