Spiritual Direction: An Invitation

“The work of paying compassionate attention is, in a sense, learning to steward for ourselves what God already believes about us—that we’re valuable and loved.”
-Aundi Kolber, Try Softer

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What is spiritual direction?

When was the last time you listened to the sound of your own soul?

In spiritual direction, a trained listener serves as a compassionate, non-judgmental companion for the spiritual journey. Together, the director and directee discern and respond to the voice and active presence of the Holy in order to experience greater freedom, authenticity, and connection. As we begin to heal and experience safety with a compassionate spiritual companion, we can get more in touch with our authentic selves and therefore, we can connect with the Divine more intimately.

The practice of spiritual direction helps people awaken to the reality and movement of divine Love in their lives so that they may participate in Love’s restorative, transformative work in the world.

Spiritual directors help through the use of reflective listening, questions, noticing, and sacred pauses to allow space to reflect and discern. Read more about what spiritual direction is here.

Who is spiritual direction for?

Spiritual Direction may be helpful if you:

desire a deeper, more authentic connection with the Holy
are experiencing a shift in your beliefs
are grieving the loss of a faith community
are exploring your vocational calling
feel spiritually “stuck”
need a safe place to explore spiritual questions, doubts, or grief

Spiritual Background & Areas of Interest

Over the past decade, the evolution of my spiritual journey has invited me to embrace a more inclusive and contemplative spirituality than the one I inherited. I am passionate about providing protected spaces for seekers to experience the divine in new, more expansive ways.

Many of the people I work with are grappling with deep questions about their belief system. They may be grieving the loss of relationships or faith communities as they seek to connect with a kind and compassionate God in new ways. Some are in a period of discernment as they transition out of one season of life and into a new one. Together, we seek healing and wholeness in relationship with God, self, others, and creation.

Faith Deconstruction/Reconstruction – Read more here.
Self-Compassion
Enneagram Work – Read more here.
Shame Resilience
Grief
Contemplative Practices
Contemplative Activism
The Divine Feminine
Racial Justice & Healing

I welcome clients from all (or no) faith backgrounds and welcome and affirm all identities and expressions within the LGBTQ+ community. I abide by the Guidelines for Ethical Conduct from Spiritual Directors International.

Spiritual Direction & Deconstruction

Spiritual Direction & the Enneagram

Now accepting new directees for spiritual direction!

I have been trained through the Certificate of Spiritual Direction program at the SMU Perkins School of Theology. The fee for each (usually monthly) session is $75, with a limited number of discounted rates available upon request. Appointments can be in person in Richardson, Texas (north of Dallas) or remote via Zoom.

To schedule a free 30-minute introductory session via Zoom, please contact me via the form below. I can answer any questions you have about spiritual direction, and we can have an abbreviated session so you can get a feel for what a typical session would be like.

Book a free discovery call

If you have questions about spiritual direction and/or would like to schedule a free introductory Zoom call, please contact me below. You can tell me more about what you’re looking for, and I can answer any questions you have about spiritual direction. I look forward to hearing from you!

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