Helping you live from your highest values in a grounded way

Everyone deserves compassionate company on their spiritual journey.

Here’s how I offer it:

Our meeting spot for spiritual direction, at the Dominican Center in Grand Rapids, MI

Individual Spiritual Direction

I am a spiritual director in training and meet monthly with individuals. During these meetings, I support people on their spiritual path of quests, qualms, and questions. We discern how to foster a deeper connection with God through it all.

Scroll down for logistics and FAQs about spiritual direction.

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Contemplative Leaders in Action cohort, 2021

Group Gatherings

I lead retreats, workshops, and rituals focused on compassion-based processes for restoration and Christian contemplative practices. These gatherings are opportunities for people to be nourished spiritually, connect with others, and gain greater self-understanding.

Explore my portfolio for examples.

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My approach

Rooted in the contemplative Christianity

As a lifelong Christian, my spiritual wisdom comes from that tradition. Serving with other Christians, studying the teaching and life of Jesus, and engaging in contemplative practices have nurtured my spiritual connection to God. This path has shaped me a person of faith, hope, and love.

Informed by Internal Family Systems

The therapeutic framework created by Richard Schwartz has been transformational in my own spiritual practice. It shapes the way I see myself and others: as beloved, capable of healing, and called to offer unique gifts.

Grounded in compassion

Compassion is the courage to witness pain and respond with love. It is at the heart of God and has the healing power we need to experience wholeness. Cultivating compassion for ourselves, friends, and even enemies is possible through consistent practice.

What is spiritual direction?

And other frequently asked questions

I adhere to the Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for spiritual directors created by Spiritual Directors International.

  • It is a conversation between two people where the spiritual director and the directee explore how they might strengthen their connection to God and live with integrity.

    Note: Spiritual direction is not licensed counseling or psychotherapy.

  • Monthly sessions are 1 hour long.

  • We may begin with a centering practice that I can guide you through, I can open with prayer, or we can start with silence. You get to decide and I’ll support you in it. Then I will invite you to share what’s been on your heart and mind. As we move through our conversation, I will ask questions to take us deeper or reflect back to you what I am hearing.

  • While I am still in training, spiritual direction costs $75 per session.

  • We can meet virtually with Google Meets or in person in the Spiritual Direction meeting space at the Dominican Center on Fulton street.

  • No. Whether you left church or never went, are deconstructing your beliefs, or feel at home in a faith community, I’ll meet you wherever you are with grace and curiosity.

  • Reach out to me through my “contact” page and we will set up a free, 30-minute phone call.