Doorways to Healing

Every Difficulty Holds a Doorway

The images below come from sandplay work with previous clients. (Sandplay Therapy is explained in FAQ.) They represent the kinds of experiences, wounds, and turning points that clients bring to this work. Sit with the ones that resonate.

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What Speaks to Your Soul?

As you browse the sandplay figures below, notice what emotions come up as you sit with each one.

Sculpture of an elderly man with a long beard, holding a cup while sitting in a robe.

Get Wise Counsel

Get support. You are not alone.

Small brown turtle figurine emerging from a white egg on sandy ground with rocks in background.

Create a New Trajectory

Risk choosing your own path.

White seashell with three black ants crawling on it, placed on a textured beige surface.

Heal Childhood Trauma

Born into environmental failure.

Small decorative box with a red stone and metal leaf designs on a sandy surface.

Uncover Your Abundant Resources

Discover your treasures.

Three colorful figurines of African women in traditional attire, one carrying a pot, one with a drum, one holding a baby.

Enjoy Self-Regard

Embody your divine dignity.

Figurine of a woman in a red dress holding a heart-shaped mirror with a dramatic facial expression.

Recognize Narcissim

Narcissistic Mother. Off with their heads.

Miniature doll in floral dress sitting on a small mechanical vehicle with a coiled wire frame around it.

Focus Your Power

Stop frantic distractions.

Small figurine resembling Edvard Munch's The Scream with hands on cheeks and open mouth.

Learn to Ground Yourself

Transform anxiety.

Two metal warrior figurines on a wooden surface, one holding a sword and shield, the other with hands on hips.

Be Courageous. Take action.

Cultivate the warrior within.

Corner of a small wall made with gray and black stones on beige sand.

Assert Agency

Create (and hold) new boundaries.

Miniature figure of a woman in a cage made of wooden sticks on a beige surface.

Embrace Responsibility & Choice

Find the open door. Walk out.

Brown ceramic sculpture of a dog lying with puppies nursing and one puppy on its back.

Put Yourself First

Stop automatic caretaking.

Ceramic wedding cake toppers with a groom, bride in gold dress, and bridesmaids in white with red details.

Discern Self vs. Other: Intimacy

Merging families = conflicting expectations.

Small figurine of a skier wiping a tear while sitting on skis, next to a melting snowman ring holder.

Expand Self-Acceptance

Make peace with regrets.

Miniature figure kneeling beside a small grave with flowers and tall sticks on sand.

Find Peace with Death & Loss

Grieve, digest, and accept.

Since working with Catherine, I’ve blossomed in my career, found an incredible and stable partner, strengthened my friendships, and healed my relationship with my family. Working with Catherine helped me find my true self, someone I’m proud to be.

— B.L.

Your SPirit IS CALLING

Live Fully. Love Fully.

I'm here when you're ready.

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