Roots: Where Healing Begins and Foundations Grow

 Currently available virtually

• The First Step – Initial Consultation
• Branches of Self – Individual Support
• The Family Tree – Family Support
• Heart & Harmony – Couples Support
• Rooted Resilience – Therapeutic Lifestyle Coaching
• Pathfinder Sessions – Career Consultation
• Behavioral Blueprint – Behavioral Sciences & Psychology Insights
• The Still Point – Spiritual Guidance & Support
• The Phoenix Path – Trauma Recovery Support & Advocacy
• Roots – Gender Identity Exploration & Reflective Support

 • Echoes & Awakenings – The Timeline Sessions
• The Conestoga Sessions – A Virtual Journey of the Self
• The Spectrum Sessions – Emotional Storywork Through Hue
• The Story Behind the Silence – Therapeutic Expressive Series

Theme: Orientation, Grounding, and Present Awareness
Just as a traveler steps down from a long journey and takes in the unfamiliar terrain, this session invites you to pause and reflect on where you are—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. In seasons of change, the first step is often just noticing.
📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Guided exploration of your current emotional landscape
✔️ Gentle storytelling prompts to uncover “how you got here”
✔️ Somatic grounding exercises to feel safe in your present
✔️ Reflective mapping of your internal “starting point”
⏳ Duration: 75 minutes | 💰 Investment: $95

Theme: Disappointment, Surrender, and Adaptability
Sometimes what we build in our minds doesn’t translate in reality. This session is for anyone who’s felt destabilized by plans gone wrong—where control gave way to surrender. Here, we learn that even shaky ground can teach us how to steady ourselves.
📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Process personal or situational disruptions in a safe space
✔️ Identify emotional responses to “derailed” expectations
✔️ Learn tools for reframing and adapting with compassion
✔️ Journal-based reflection on resilience in chaos
⏳ Duration: 75 minutes | 💰 Investment: $95

Theme: Grief, Release, and Memory Work
Some chapters close softly. Others feel like the wind is knocked out of us. This session honors the experience of releasing people, places, dreams, or identities we thought we’d carry forever. Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting—it means honoring what was.
📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Guided reflection on something you’ve had to let go
✔️ Creative ritual (journaling, drawing, writing a letter)
✔️ Explore grief and gratitude as coexisting truths
✔️ Practice honoring what carried you, even if it didn’t stay
⏳ Duration: 75 minutes | 💰 Investment: $95

Theme: Visioning, Possibility, and Creative Next Steps
After the dust settles, new dreams begin to stir. This session is all about that quiet but unmistakable moment when hope returns—when you dare to imagine something different. Like looking at a tree and thinking: “Maybe I’ll build a home up there.”
📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Dreamwork: explore the “treehouse moments” in your life
✔️ Narrative re-authoring exercises to imagine new beginnings
✔️ Develop action steps rooted in imagination and truth
✔️ Reflect on past “sparks” and what they taught you
⏳ Duration: 75 minutes | 💰 Investment: $95.

Explore how a single year reshaped the world—and your place in it.
✔️ Processing collective trauma and personal shifts post-9/11
✔️ Identity work through grief, resilience, and rebuilding
✔️ Ritual closure and restoration of safety
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Return to the year we all stood still—and moved inward.
✔️ Deconstructing loneliness, disruption, and anxiety
✔️ Exploring lessons of stillness, loss, and realignment
✔️ Integration of inner awakening and post-traumatic growth
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Collapse old walls. Build new beliefs.
✔️ Process endings, breakthroughs, and freedom
✔️ Rewrite narratives about risk, change, and letting go
✔️ Symbolic work with thresholds and transitions
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Live again on the cusp of a new world.
✔️ Explore Y2K anxiety and your relationship with time
✔️ Pop culture immersion and tech-age identity
✔️ Reclaim joy, anticipation, and possibility
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Revisit the fears, fantasies, and fictions that shaped you.
✔️ Unpack fears of surveillance, control, and self-expression
✔️ Use symbolism and story to explore internal vs. external identity
✔️ Embrace the visionary within—despite the noise
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Celebrate your becoming during a time of creative bloom.
✔️ Reconnect with early passions, media, and emotional benchmarks
✔️ Reframe first loves, first losses, and formative friendships
✔️ Heal inner teens and express long-silenced voices
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Feel the rhythm of a year defined by momentum, music, and transformation.
✔️ Explore transitions in self-expression and independence
✔️ Reflect on shifting roles, relationships, and cultural influence
✔️ Integrate personal growth during a time of rising voices
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Return to the year your edge took shape—and your story began to speak.
✔️ Reconnect with personal roots and formative experiences
✔️ Navigate rebellion, belonging, and early emotional awakenings
✔️ Reclaim lost parts of your voice and values
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Discover the quiet depths within.
✔️ Process grief, loss, or emotional overwhelm
✔️ Embrace stillness, rest, and reflective healing
✔️ Cultivate emotional safety and calm
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Reignite your inner fire.
✔️ Transform anger into clarity and action
✔️ Reclaim personal power and emotional truth
✔️ Explore the healthy edge of passion and protection
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Breathe in, root down.
✔️ Support through life transitions and inner shifts
✔️ Ground into safety and consistent self-support
✔️ Align inner growth with external change
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Return to the sacred.
✔️ Explore ancestral or spiritual wounds
✔️ Deepen your intuitive voice and personal meaning
✔️ Integrate lessons of pain, resilience, and wisdom
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Go where the light begins.
✔️ Confront hidden parts with courage and compassion
✔️ Deconstruct internalized shame or fear
✔️ Embrace wholeness through shadow work
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

Begin again—lighter.
✔️ Ritualize endings and welcome new beginnings
✔️ Release what no longer serves your journey
✔️ Integrate insights into aligned, present-moment living
⏳ 75 minutes | 💰 $90

"Ground yourself in tradition, warmth, and conversation."

Coffee has long been a symbol of connection—a ritual that brings people together, fuels reflection, and fosters meaningful conversation. Rooted in Coffee transforms the simple act of sharing a cup into an intentional therapeutic experience, encouraging presence and dialogue in a cozy, welcoming setting.

What to Expect:

☕ A hand-selected coffee blend tailored to your preference
💬 A guided session focusing on self-exploration, storytelling, or emotional processing
🕰️ A slowed-down, immersive experience rooted in presence and comfort
📖 Reflection prompts or journaling exercises to extend the session’s impact

Duration: 1.5 hours | Investment: $65

"Some memories are steeped in warmth—let’s pour them into healing."

In this intimate therapy session, we sip from amber tea cups—vessels of nostalgia and comfort—as we explore personal stories, emotions, and reflections. The gentle act of holding warmth in your hands creates space for grounding, mindfulness, and deep conversation. Whether reflecting on the past, processing the present, or envisioning the future, The Amber Connection invites you to find solace in the simple act of sharing a cup of tea.

What to Expect:

☕ A warm, carefully selected tea to complement the session’s theme
💬 Guided reflection, storytelling, or therapeutic discussion
🕰️ A slowed-down, immersive experience rooted in presence and comfort
📖 Personal takeaways or journaling prompts to continue the journey

Duration: 1.5 hours | Investment: $70

"Sweet creations, sweeter connections."

This unique session blends the joy of baking with the therapeutic power of creativity and reflection. Centered around Barbara’s Bakehouse — our cherished confection oven — we gather to create simple, heartfelt treats while exploring the deeper layers of memory, meaning, and care. As the comforting aromas of fresh bakes fill the air, you'll be invited to slow down, share stories, and find healing through the ritual of creating something with your own hands.

Whether participating in the baking process or savoring a homemade confection, this experience offers a warm, sensory-rich path to emotional grounding and connection.

What to Expect:

• A sweet treat prepared together or for you, using our beloved confection oven, Barbara’s Bakehouse
• Guided conversation focused on themes of nurturing, creativity, and personal care
• An immersive, sensory experience centered on warmth, sweetness, and connection
• Take-home recipes, reflection prompts, and a small handmade treat to extend the experience into your daily life

Duration:

2 hours

Investment:

$85

"Simple bites, soulful mornings."
This gentle session honors the healing power of morning rituals and sensory memory. Centered around Faye’s well-worn toaster — a quiet heirloom of nourishment and care — we gather to share toast, bagels, and warm conversation. As familiar scents rise from crisped bread and melted butter, we explore themes of loss, continuity, comfort, and presence.

Whether spreading jam on a warm slice or simply being held in a moment of quiet remembrance, this experience invites you to begin your day grounded in connection, memory, and gentleness.

What to Expect:

• A fresh, simple morning spread featuring toast, bagels, spreads, and warm beverages
• A softly guided conversation exploring memory, grief, comfort, and daily ritual
• An opportunity to reflect on what you carry each morning—and how to carry it with care
• A take-home reflection card and a handmade keepsake from the session

Duration:
1.5 hours

Investment:
$65

"Unspoken love, endless comfort."

Dogs teach us about loyalty, joy, and living in the present. In this therapy session, you’ll experience the calming, healing presence of therapy dogs as they offer quiet companionship, warmth, and unconditional love. Whether engaging in gentle play, mindful petting, or simply sitting together in peaceful stillness, Paws & Presence is designed to foster emotional well-being through the powerful connection between humans and animals.

What to Expect:

🐾 One-on-one time with therapy dogs, tailored to your comfort level
💛 Gentle interaction, touch therapy, and emotional support activities
🕰️ A slowed-down, mindful experience centered on connection
📖 Reflection prompts for continued emotional balance

Duration: 1 hour | Investment: $75

"Nature’s wisdom, seen through the eyes of a dog."

Watch as therapy dogs navigate their environment with curiosity, playfulness, and resilience. Lessons in Loyalty is an observational therapy session where you’ll witness the natural behavior of Betty, Jax, Birdie, and others, learning emotional regulation, patience, and adaptability from their interactions.

What to Expect:

🐶 Guided observation of therapy dogs in their natural setting
💡 Insight into resilience, communication, and emotional intelligence
🌳 A relaxed, open-ended session that invites quiet reflection
📖 Journaling prompts to process your observations

Duration: 1.5 hours | Investment: $60

"Nature provides—if you know where to look."

Explore the land with fresh eyes as you learn to identify edible and medicinal plants. Wild Wisdom is a guided foraging experience that deepens your understanding of nature’s gifts while fostering self-sufficiency and awareness.

What to Expect:

🌿 Guided plant identification and foraging techniques
🍵 Discussion of traditional and modern herbal uses
🕰️ A slow, thoughtful walk with hands-on learning
📖 Take-home notes and beginner-friendly foraging tips

Duration: 2.5 hours | Investment: $85

"Let the forest be your canvas, and your emotions the brush."
Use leaves, mud, stones, and twigs to create meaningful art pieces that reflect your emotions and experiences.

📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Guided creative session using natural materials
✔️ Expressive exercises for emotional processing
✔️ Discussion and reflection on artistic symbolism
⏳ Duration: 1.5 hours | 💰 Investment: $60 per session

"Ground yourself in ancient wisdom and the quiet strength of stone."
Work with grounding stones and minerals, creating meaningful arrangements as a form of self-reflection and emotional balance.

📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Hands-on interaction with curated stones and minerals
✔️ Guided meditations for grounding and focus
✔️ Creative layouts and symbolism for emotional insight
⏳ Duration: 1.5 hours | 💰 Investment: $60 per session

"Discover the wisdom of decay, renewal, and life’s hidden networks."
Explore the resilience and regenerative power of fungi, drawing lessons in growth, transformation, and interconnectedness.

📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Nature walk with mushroom and fungi exploration
✔️ Discussions on growth, resilience, and interdependence
✔️ Symbolic exercises focused on personal transformation
⏳ Duration: 2 hours | 💰 Investment: $70 per session

"Dig into the earth, nurture life, and grow with intention."
Experience the healing power of tending to plants, connecting with the soil, and nurturing life.

📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Hands-on gardening with therapeutic focus
✔️ Lessons on patience, growth, and responsibility
✔️ Sensory connection with nature and soil
⏳ Duration: 2 hours | 💰 Investment: $65 per session

"Live with nature, not against it—grow a lifestyle rooted in balance."
Gain hands-on experience in sustainable living principles, cultivating a self-sufficient and eco-conscious lifestyle.

📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Introduction to permaculture and sustainability practices
✔️ Guided participation in eco-friendly activities
✔️ Strategies for implementing balance in daily life
⏳ Duration: 2.5 hours | 💰 Investment: $75 per session

"Stronger together, one level at a time."
This shared therapy session invites parents and children into a world of teamwork, play, and connection. Through cooperative NES games and guided reflection, you'll deepen communication, build trust, and create joyful shared memories.

📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Cooperative gaming sessions that build emotional bonds
✔️ Therapeutic guidance to support empathy and connection
✔️ Play-based exercises designed for relational healing
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes | 💰 Investment: $80

"Every hero has a journey—this one is yours."
Dive deeper into therapeutic storytelling using classic NES adventures as metaphors for your personal life journey. This session helps clients explore identity, trauma, and transformation through guided play and narrative integration.

📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Use of character-driven gameplay to explore personal themes
✔️ Reflective dialogue to uncover patterns, challenges, and triumphs
✔️ A safe space to rewrite your story with therapeutic support
⏳ Duration: 75 minutes | 💰 Investment: $95

"Strategy, storytelling, and the art of connection."

This playful, engaging session uses the classic card game of Rummy as a tool for building connection, sharpening focus, and exploring personal themes. As we shuffle, deal, and play, conversation naturally unfolds — offering a relaxed space to reflect on life patterns, decision-making, and emotional resilience. The structure of the game mirrors many aspects of personal growth: building upon what we’re given, letting go of what no longer fits, and remaining flexible as circumstances change.

Through shared play and thoughtful discussion, clients discover new insights in a supportive, lighthearted environment.

What to Expect:

• A casual, guided game of Rummy in a welcoming, therapeutic setting
• Opportunities for conversation about adaptability, strategy, relationships, and life transitions
• Gentle therapeutic prompts woven into the flow of the game
• Optional journaling or reflection activities after gameplay

Duration:

90 minutes

Investment:

$70

"Gentle play, deep reflection."

This calming session uses a simple card-based activity to foster mindfulness, emotional exploration, and meaningful conversation. Drawing inspiration from classic games like Rummy, we shift the focus away from competition and toward connection — helping you explore life’s patterns, choices, and opportunities for growth.

Through a guided, story-driven approach to the cards, you are invited to reflect on what you’re holding onto, what you’re ready to let go of, and how you can build new meaning with what life deals you.

What to Expect:

• A nurturing, game-inspired experience tailored for reflection and growth
• Gentle prompts and storytelling based on the cards you draw and the choices you make
• Mindful conversation about adaptability, resilience, and personal journey
• Optional creative exercises like journaling, visualization, or intention-setting

Duration:

90 minutes

Investment:

$70

“Learning to Build Your Inner Trust.”

In this immersive session, you’ll choose your “suit”—hearts, diamonds, spades, or clubs—and reflect on what that suit symbolizes in your life. As you engage in card play and reflective conversation, you’ll explore how to trust your decisions and intuition while navigating life’s uncertainties.

What to Expect:

• Exploration of personal suits and their meanings
• Reflective conversation centered on trust and intuition
• Gentle card play that encourages self-guided discovery
• Personalized affirmations to support inner confidence

Duration: 90 minutes
Investment: $70

“Balancing Control and Surrender.”

Step into the world of Monopoly, where strategy meets reflection. This session uses the classic game as a framework to explore the relationship between control, abundance, and the cycles of success and setbacks in your life. As you navigate the game board, you’ll gain insight into how you handle risks, challenges, and victories—and how you can cultivate a more balanced, mindful approach to life’s "game."

What to Expect:

• Exploration of control, ownership, and financial decisions through gameplay
• Reflection on your responses to success and setbacks
• A safe space to reflect on your relationship with wealth, resources, and material security
• Guided conversation on balance, mindfulness, and letting go of perfection

Duration: 90 minutes
Investment: $70