Heal at the Root

Create internal and external change

Online therapy and coaching. Licensed in Maryland, Colorado, and California

Ask about a free 15-minute consultation

The most important dimension of change may surprise you.

Shockingly, it’s not grit. It’s not a goal. It’s not even a vision. It’s not recognition of the obstacles in your way. And it’s definitely not a drill sergeant or a foot up your ass to kick you forward. Those last things don’t belong anywhere near forward movement.

What does belong and what is central, core, and vital to moving forward is acceptance. Hear me out.

Acceptance is not complacency. Instead, it’s a turning towards where you are with care and curiosity. There are exquisitely good reasons why you’re standing where you’re standing, whether it’s in a dead-end job, relationships that aren’t fulfilling, mired in habits that you are so over yet can’t seem to shake. You got to where you are because it served a purpose at the time you said ‘yes’ to whatever and wherever you are. You can’t just abandon that truth, clench your teeth, and vow to change from top to bottom. You have to know HOW you got here and WHY you took this path. Once you know and accept those realities, you can begin.

I call the work that I do ‘updating your operating system.’ We go back in time to find the root where you formed your habits and beliefs and patterns, and we gently explore those moments in your life. Then, we bring you forward in time to now and your full agency and power (surprisingly, this inner knowing can be almost intimidating, and we’ll address that part of the process, too).

The Secret Sauce

Do you know the single variable that correlates in research with strong client coaching and therapeutic outcomes? It’s not modality (distance v in-person), it’s not theoretical orientation (CBT v ACT v EMDR v IFS), it’s not shared demographics between the client and the therapist. It’s not how many years of experience the coach or therapist has. It’s whether you, as the client, believe that I get you, that I have your back, that you’re emotionally safe in my presence.

The term for this magical connection is “alliance.” And I’ve felt it, solidly in my bones, when I meet with clients. I’ve also cringed in settings (like my clinical internship) where the client and I were basically thrown together with a hearty “good luck!” as we jumped into the deep end of the pool and it’s just…meh. Bland, blah.

“Define your niche,” insisted all of the business coaches I’ve worked with. “If you’re talking to everyone, you’re talking to no one,” they chirp. But here’s the thing: I’ve found that spark with people who share nothing in common with me, with people who are like my twin. With people who don’t know what they want when they’re seeking support, with people with know exactly what they want. With people who’ve been to years of therapy, with people who agonized for weeks, months, years before setting up their very first therapy appointment. With people who define their struggles in terms that are uber familiar to me, with people who show up with a topic that I haven’t delved into before.

I’m not talking to no one. I’m talking to you. And I’m extending an invitation to meet for ~15 minutes via Zoom to see if we have a connection that’s worth investing in.

What to expect in our free 15-minute consultation.

You’ll have completed a short form before we meet, so I’ll already have an idea about what prompted you to set up the consult. We’ll simply talk. I may ask you to elaborate on something you wrote in the form you completed to set up our meeting. I’ll likely outline a little of what you can expect in regular sessions. It’s important that you get your questions answered about me, the work we’ll do together, the outcomes you can expect, and anything else you want to know so that you feel confident starting regular sessions.

There are a few likely outcomes from the consult: 1) We both have a solid sense that we’re a good match, and we’ll set up regular sessions to meet via Zoom; 2) We realize we don’t really have an emphatic “yes!” about moving forward, so I’ll send you suggestions for finding someone else to work with; 3) You want to deliberate before you make a decision, perhaps interview other therapists and coaches, and then loop back to me.

Online sessions. Licensed in MD, CO, and CO.

Topics I’m pretty good at

Post-partum struggles

Grief

Burnout

Anxiety

Perfectionism

Analysis Paralysis

Caregiving

Topics I’m familiar with

In-law tension

Relationship struggles (individual support when you’re in couples therapy)

What’s outside my scope

Acute risk factors, including active suicide ideation and self-harm

Addiction and Substance Use

Bipolar I and II

Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Recent, destabilizing trauma

Court proceedings, including custody

Client Testimonials

  • If it hadn’t been for Maggie’s help, I really don’t think I would have been able to regain my emotional balance anything near as quickly to the point of stability I feel I am at currently.

  • Maggie’s information-based approach helped me reframe things effectively and find new tools to use for handling stress, anxiety, and decision-making.

  • I experienced Maggie as an extraordinarily gifted active listener. Deeply rooted in her own centeredness, Maggie has insights that are more than just perceptive – they are healing. Each session prompted an invaluable step into wholeness.

  • Maggie’s good at guiding me to what I already know, but I haven’t brought to consciousness yet.

You don’t need to keep plodding along, wondering if you’ll ever have the shifts you’re seeking.

The first step to making positive change in the way you live your life is to schedule time for a short consultation with me.

Imagine the aligned version of you. You’ll feel so at home in your life that when others seem to disapprove of you, you’re unruffled, grounded, and clear about whether and how to address their judgment. You’ll be able to confidently pull apart what belongs to you and what belongs to others and proceed accordingly. That’s possible.