Frequently Asked Questions

What is depth psychology work, and how is it different from regular therapy?

Depth psychology explores the unconscious patterns, symbols, and archetypal forces that shape your life experience. Unlike traditional therapy that often focuses on symptoms and coping strategies, this work dives into the deeper currents—why certain patterns keep repeating, what your psyche is trying to communicate through crisis, and how to work with rather than against your natural psychological rhythms.

I'm not a licensed therapist, so this isn't clinical treatment. It's more like spiritual mentorship combined with psychological insight, for people who want to understand the deeper meaning and purpose behind their life experiences.

What happens in a soul blueprint reading?

Think of your astrological chart as a map of your soul's intentions for this lifetime. In a soul blueprint reading, we explore your unique psychological patterns, natural gifts, life lessons, and optimal timing for major decisions. I look at your planetary placements, life cycles, and current transits to understand what themes are active in your life right now.

You'll receive insights about your authentic nature, relationship patterns, career inclinations, and spiritual development path. The session is recorded, and you'll get a written summary to reference as your life unfolds.

Can this work help with a spiritual crisis or "dark night of the soul"?

Absolutely. Spiritual crisis—when your old beliefs and identity structures are dissolving—is often exactly when this work is most valuable. I've been through my own complete dismantling and rebuilding, so I understand that what looks like a breakdown is often a breakthrough trying to happen.

We'll explore what's actually happening in your process, how to navigate the dissolution with grace, and how to recognize the new self that wants to emerge. This isn't about getting you "back to normal"—it's about supporting your authentic transformation.

Do I need to believe in astrology for this to be helpful?

Not at all. Astrology is just one lens I use—a symbolic language for understanding psychological patterns and timing. Many clients initially come for the depth psychology and personal insight, and find the astrological perspective surprisingly practical and illuminating.

What matters most is your openness to exploring your life from different angles and your willingness to consider that there might be deeper patterns and purpose to your experiences than you've previously recognized.

What's shadow work, and why is it important?

Shadow work involves exploring the parts of yourself you've rejected, suppressed, or disowned—often because family or society told you these qualities were unacceptable. Ironically, these rejected aspects often contain tremendous gifts and creative energy.

For example, someone told they were "too sensitive" might have buried their empathic gifts. Someone shamed for being "too intense" might have suppressed their natural power. Shadow work helps you reclaim these lost parts of yourself and integrate them consciously, rather than having them run your life from the unconscious.

How do I know if I'm ready for this kind of deep work?

You're probably ready if you're tired of surface solutions and quick fixes. If you sense there are deeper patterns at play in your life that you want to understand. If you're going through a major transition or crisis and want to extract the wisdom from it rather than just survive it.

This work requires emotional maturity and a genuine desire for truth over comfort. If you're looking for someone to make you feel better without changing anything, this isn't the right fit. If you're ready to meet your authentic self—including the parts you've been avoiding—then we should talk.

What if I'm dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma?

This work can be profoundly supportive for people dealing with these challenges, but it's not a replacement for clinical treatment when needed. If you're in acute crisis or dealing with severe symptoms, please work with a licensed professional first or alongside this work.

My approach focuses on understanding the deeper meaning and purpose behind difficult experiences, which can be incredibly healing. But safety and stability come first. We'll always work within your capacity and refer to appropriate resources when needed.

How long does transformation typically take?

Authentic transformation happens in layers and cycles, not linear timelines. Some people have profound shifts in a single session that take months to integrate. Others need ongoing support through extended transition periods.

What I can promise is that every session will give you something useful—new perspective, practical tools, or deeper understanding. The real work happens in your daily life as you apply what we explore together. Transformation is ultimately something you do, not something that's done to you.