Hey there, I'm T J
Coach. Educator. Consultant.
I'm on a mission to help other people overcome their challenges, manage chronic issues and to find some relief in the process. I am a certified Yoga + Mindfulness Teacher with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. I have spent more than 20 years studying the research of emotion regulation, trauma and loss – and implementing those findings in my own life and with hundreds of clients from across the US.
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BUT, if you're anything like me, asking for help when you're struggling or feeling overwhelmed can be hard. It's uncomfortable to let someone in and witness all of your messiness. I get it. It took years for me to believe that I am worth it, to understand that being "sensitive" isn't a bad thing and to realize that as a trauma survivor I might need a little extra support. And that's okay. I know the process can feel like a lot or too much, and you don't have to go through it alone.
A little about me
Realizing that we can use the tools of the body to help shift our mood and our mind changed my life.
I deeply understand what it's like to struggle with anxiety, chronic pain and depression because I've lived it. My childhood experiences left me feeling unsafe, unworthy and often unable to connect with others. Those feelings continued into adulthood, along with the constant headaches, nausea, fatigue and disordered eating habits.
What I've learned over time is that persistent physical pain is often a sign of deep emotional pain and the ensuing stress it's caused. This helped me understand how trauma and loss changes us. But more importantly, it helped me understand how to heal.
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ABOUT ME
Get to Know Me A Little Better
FAVORITE RITUAL
Slow mornings, sitting on the porch letting the sun hit my eyes, a few deep breaths & a strong cup of coffee
WHAT BRINGS ME JOY
Lately, it's fantasy smut book club - so fun & silly to discuss fairy romance in imagined worlds with girlfriends
FUN FACT
FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD
I have moved over 30 times but NYC was home for the longest & I still can't walk slowly - no matter where I am
Oh, man, give me either a bowl of Thai Panang Curry or Indian Saag Paneer & I'm in heaven
FAVORITE WAY TO RECHARGE
I'm an introvert so recharging usually means a big, fat book curled up on the couch with all the pillows & blankets
CURRENTLY LEARNING
That it takes so much more time to process grief & loss than I want it to - learning to give myself grace
WORK WITH ME
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