The 4th Space

I’ve always carried a deep sensitivity to the world around me. As a child, I longed for fairness, connection, and care — but I also saw how often the world felt disconnected, and at times indifferent, to those needs. I noticed the impact of limited access to mental health care, nourishing food, equitable education, and safe communities, and I learned how deeply these gaps shape the way we move through the world. When safety and belonging aren’t readily available, it’s easy to feel like we have to stay on guard — something many of us carry well into adulthood.
 

This awareness also turned inward. Coming to understand my identity as a bisexual woman in spiritually conservative spaces brought layers of tension and shame, leaving parts of me on high alert long before I understood why. For years, I tried to make sense of these patterns, but the most important shift began when I allowed myself to slow down and start noticing what I was carrying -- the tension in my body, the grief and uncertainty tucked away, the stories that different parts of me had been holding for decades. It wasn't a moment of "fixing" or instant resolution, but a step towards understanding and curiosity towards myself that I hadn't felt before.
 

Over time, approaching these parts with curiosity and compassion opened up a different kind of space inside me. It gave me room to recognize my own needs and explore what it meant to feel safe -- in my body, my identity, and my relationships. That same awareness is what eventually inspired The 4th Space: a place where care, understanding, and intentional safety can be offered to others.
 

In therapy with me, you’ll find a space where your own hidden parts can be welcomed with compassion. Together, we’ll slow down, turn inward, and gently work with the stories you’ve been carrying. My hope is that this work helps you find relief while reconnecting with the wholeness and belonging you've always deserved.