Dreams are living experiences that speak to us in visual images and metaphors. Some are extraordinarily evocative while others might be humorous or seem incredibly mundane. Every dream is a mystery which can illuminate and widen awareness about different aspects of your life. I am a facilitator and collaborator in your exploration of this mystery. In our conversation, when we arrive at an explanation that fits, you may feel like something has clicked into place, an “aha” moment of something making sense in a new way.

A dream can spark a conversation that might not otherwise happen as we think together in an expansive and meandering way about different aspects of your experience. The details of the dream are important. If you dream about a tree, what kind of tree is it? The peach tree in your grandmother’s garden? A banyan, a baobab, or a bonsai? A fig tree like the one Odysseus clung to? A Whomping Willow?

The dream is meaningful, whether or not we are able to figure out what it “means”.

For example: In my dream, I’m in a car with someone.

This dream might be commenting on an actual relationship in your life, your relationship to some part of yourself, or both.

It’s possible to work to understand a dream on your own, but it’s a lot easier (and much more fun) working with another person.

Dreams fade quickly. Keeping a pencil and notepad by your bed and writing down whatever you remember as soon as you wake up – without judgement – can help. Some people make voice memos instead of writing. If you don’t remember your dreams, that’s ok. Sometimes, with intention and practice, that changes.

Your psyche is always active, thrumming in the background. You are likely to have images, memory fragments, lines from songs, scenes from tv shows or movies, physical sensations, and more, all come up while you’re awake and going about your day. You may become aware of them while you’re in a therapy session. The trick is to reach for those impressions and bring them up. They are mysterious in their own way and, like dreams, can hold useful information.

Let’s work together to see what messages your psyche has for you!