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Work with me
Hi! It’s nice to meet you. I’m always honored to work with folks who want to deepen their understanding of their own spiritual path and nature. In addition to being a spiritual companion, I am also a student Hazzan/Cantor, poet, and songwriter. In other words, for me, part of my spiritual practice, both personally and in community, is through the pathway of music, words, and prayer. I believe speaking and singing words is an embodied practice as much as dance and movement. When I sit with people in spiritual direction sessions, I let your words, and the absence of words, move us, guide us. I hope to let your neshama, your soul, lead the way to your own wisdom and insight.
What is Spiritual Direction?
A spiritual director offers accompaniment of a person’s spiritual journey through presence, supportive reflections, ritual building and intuitive listening as a way of deepening our intimate relationship with Spirit, Ruach, Yah, higher power, and beyond. It is the sacred work of listening in. It is feeling into where Spirit is moving in us or what is being whispered into our hearts. Spiritual direction can often support us in times of transition, spiritual or philosophical questioning or yearning, or in times of needed discernment. While spiritual accompaniment is practiced in a one-on-one setting, it is not to be mistaken for therapy nor is it a substitute for mental health care. It is, however, a place and time for exploring your spiritual freedom and growth. Sessions range from 45 - 60 minutes and they typically occur on a monthly basis.
I can also offer spiritual direction sessions for groups. Please reach out if interested to discuss!
How to prepare for a session:
You do not need to prepare in any way except by bringing your whole self. There are no expected outcomes. There is no agenda. You may have something on your heart already, or you may wait to see what emerges. From this place, we listen deeply together to support you in your spiritual journey. Spiritual direction can look differently for each person depending on their individual spiritual needs or desires. There is no requirement to believe in a higher power or be of any particular faith or background. You’ll be given an intake form prior to our first session so I have a better understanding of who you are and how we might work together.
What to expect from a session:
Sessions often include grounding in together, contemplative space, deep listening, checking in with the body-mind, curiosity about practice, spontaneous blessings. We start with what is present for you. I might offer some prompts, or if you have a topic you are burning to discuss, a big life change or decision you are wanting to process, we might start there. I’ll offer compassionate reflections and questions to help you deepen in your own knowing.
Sliding Scale Rates:
$150 = higher end rate
$120 = standard rate
$80 = discounted rate
For those that have the means, the $150 price helps pay for my lower end prices. If you are able to pay please do, and if not, please don't! $120 is standard rate meaning this is the cost it takes for me to offer a session and be able to pay myself a living wage. $80 is a discounted rate. If cost is prohibitive, please reach out for deeper sliding scale options.
Discounted rate for one session when you refer me to someone!
Cancellation Policy:
Canceling/rescheduling for non-emergency reasons, please notify me with 24 hours notice or pay a $50 cancellation fee.
Payment Options:
Venmo, Paypal, or otherwise agreed upon methods