None of us heal alone. These are people whose work has shaped mine, and whose books, words, and practices I recommend often to the people I sit with. If something here meets you where you are, I hope you'll follow them too.
Voices that shaped my work
Kelly McDaniel
Therapist and author of Mother Hunger — the book and framework that gave a name to so much of what I work with. The term Mother Hunger® is hers, and her thinking is foundational to mine. kellymcdanieltherapy.com →
Hope Edelman
Author of Motherless Daughters and The AfterGrief, and a pioneer in naming the lifelong impact of early mother loss. Her writing has been a companion to generations of grieving daughters. hopeedelman.com →
Claire Bidwell Smith
Grief therapist and author of Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief and The Rules of Inheritance. Her work on the link between grief and anxiety is something I come back to again and again. clairebidwellsmith.com →
Brené Brown
Researcher and author whose work on vulnerability, shame, and courage has changed how many of us understand connection and worthiness. brenebrown.com →
Cheryl Strayed
Author of Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things, and one of the most tender, honest voices on grief, loss, and finding a way forward. cherylstrayed.com →
Practitioners & places I refer to
Equine Therapy Malibu
Equine-assisted therapy that does the kind of body-based, relational work that words alone can't always reach. A place I'm glad to point people toward. equinetherapymalibu.com →
A note: these are people and resources I admire and recommend — not formal partnerships or endorsements, and not a substitute for care that's tailored to you. If you're looking for support, please reach out and we'll find the right fit together.
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