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dream analysis
Dreams as Mirrors of the Psyche
In the quiet hours of sleep, our minds conjure images and narratives that often defy logic yet resonate deeply upon waking. Common dream symbols—like teeth crumbling, snakes, or being chased through endless corridors—are more than strange nighttime stories. In Jungian dream analysis, these are symbolic roadmaps, offering wisdom and guidance for the most tangled questions and vexing dilemmas of our waking lives.
For over 3,000 years, people have turned to their dreams in search of meaning, insight, and healing. In ancient Greece, those in distress would travel to temples dedicated to Asclepius, the god of medicine, where they would sleep in sacred chambers, awaiting a healing dream. This practice was rooted in the belief that the dream itself held diagnostic and therapeutic power. Carl Jung reawakened this ancient insight, offering a modern psychological framework for engaging with the symbolic language of the soul. He understood dreams not as random neurological static, but as messages from the unconscious—expressions of an inner intelligence seeking wholeness.
Jungian Dream Interpretation: Engaging with Dream Symbolism
Consider the common dream of teeth falling out. While unsettling, this imagery often reflects anxiety, transition, concerns and/or changes around identity, and communication. Snakes—another frequently searched dream image—can symbolize transformation, hidden knowledge, or instinctual energies. And dreams of being chased often speak to emotions we’ve tried to outrun: grief, conflict, desire, fear.
In therapy, we explore these images by listening to what your psyche is trying to say through them. A dream has many layers—personal, cultural, archetypal—and we work together to uncover the meanings that resonate most deeply with your life and your story.
The Therapeutic Journey Through Dreams
Dream analysis is not an abstract exercise—it’s a living conversation with the parts of yourself that speak most honestly when you’re not trying to be anything for anyone. In our work together, we approach dreams with care and curiosity, listening closely to what they’re asking of you.
This is the heart of the work: an unbroken tradition of turning inward, across centuries and cultures, to honor what arises in the night. When we do so with attention and care, we discover that the dream has not only survived—it still knows the way.
Ready to uncover the deeper messages behind your dreams? Schedule a session today and start your journey.
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parts work
Parts Work & Inner Healing Through a Jungian Lens
Most of us have, at some point, caught ourselves saying something like, "Part of me wants to move forward—but another part just isn’t ready." That experience of inner conflict—the sense that different voices or needs exist within us—is more than just a passing feeling. It’s a sign of something real: that the psyche is made up of different parts, each with its own perspective, its own emotional logic, and its own history.
In recent years, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and parts work have offered a language for engaging these inner voices—protectors, exiles, inner critics, wounded children. And while I don’t practice IFS therapy in a formal sense, my Jungian approach draws deeply from the same foundational insight: that healing begins when we learn to listen to all the parts of ourselves.
In Jungian therapy, these parts are often known as complexes—semi-autonomous emotional systems that form around specific themes, traumas, or identity patterns. Some act as protectors: the part that shuts down when things get overwhelming, the one that stays in control, or the voice that urges you to avoid risk. Others carry emotional pain—the younger, more vulnerable places that have learned to go silent or hide. And beneath it all is what Jung called the Self: a steady, wise center within the psyche that knows how to guide the healing process.
Parts work therapy through a Jungian lens invites us to meet these inner figures with patience, presence, and curiosity. We don’t try to fix or silence them—we build relationship with them. We listen. We begin to understand what they’re protecting, what they’ve endured, and what they need in order to release old roles and trust something new.
Clients often arrive with questions: What if I don’t want to hear what a part has to say? What if it’s too much? What if I can’t find my Self? These questions are not obstacles—they’re the beginning. Jungian parts work offers a gentle, spacious path toward emotional integration and deep psychological insight—one rooted not only in symptom relief, but in meaning, growth, and lasting change.
Whether you’re drawn to IFS, parts work therapy, or are simply looking for a way to understand and heal from long-standing patterns, Jungian therapy offers a comprehensive and soul-centered approach. It honors the complexity of your inner world while holding space for transformation,
Ready to start your journey toward emotional integration and inner peace, one part at a time?
somatic exploration
Listening to the Body: A Somatic Approach to Healing
Sometimes the body knows before the mind can explain. A tight chest, a clenching in the gut, a sudden sense of shutting down—these are not random symptoms. They are signals. And in somatic therapy, we learn how to listen.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, which primarily engages the cognitive mind, somatic therapy begins from the bottom up.
It’s grounded in the understanding that our nervous systems hold the imprint of our life experiences—especially those that were overwhelming, fast-moving, or too much to process at the time. When healing doesn’t come through insight alone, the body often holds the missing pieces.
In our work together, we’ll begin to track these physical sensations—not to interpret or analyze them, but to notice them, stay with them, and follow their movement. This might look like slowing down, becoming aware of subtle shifts in breath or posture, or gently tracking a sense of activation or settling. You won’t be asked to relive your trauma. Instead, we’ll work with the body’s language—sensation, rhythm, temperature, movement—and allow it to guide us toward what needs attention and release.
Clients drawn to somatic therapy are often those who’ve done a lot of inner work already, but still feel disconnected, stuck, or easily overwhelmed. They may be carrying symptoms of anxiety, chronic stress, or trauma that talking alone hasn’t fully resolved. Somatic therapy offers another way in—a more embodied, intuitive path to healing.
Whether you’re searching for a somatic therapist, exploring bottom-up approaches to trauma healing, or simply feeling called to reconnect with your body’s wisdom, this work offers a powerful reminder: sometimes, the body remembers what the mind has forgotten—and sometimes, it’s the body that knows the way home.
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mindfulness practice
Cultivating Awareness: Integrating Mindfulness into Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness—the practice of paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity—has been shown to reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, and improve overall well-being.
Incorporating mindfulness into Jungian therapy enriches the process of self-discovery. By learning to "notice what you notice," you become more attuned to the subtle workings of your psyche. This heightened awareness allows you to observe your complexes—those emotionally charged themes and patterns that influence your thoughts and behaviors—as they arise. Recognizing these triggers in real-time creates space for reflection rather than automatic reaction, fostering a more conscious relationship with your inner world.
Mindfulness also facilitates deeper engagement with the various parts of yourself. By approaching each part with compassionate attention, you can uncover the underlying needs and fears that drive them. This process not only promotes internal harmony but also empowers you to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and resilience.
Integrating mindfulness into Jungian therapy offers a holistic path to self-understanding. It bridges the wisdom of ancient meditative practices with the depth of analytical psychology, providing you with tools to navigate your inner landscape with greater ease and insight.
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