Mindful Therapy for the Woman You’re Becoming
Integrating mind, body and heart to support women and mothers on their journey toward authentic well-being
CHECKING IN
The feeling you can’t name (but know too well)
You look “fine” on the outside.
But inside, you’re holding a lot:
• The mental load
• The emotional labor
• The pressure to be the strong one
• The loneliness no one sees
• The guilt of wanting more support
• The exhaustion of having no space for yourself
If you’re here, you’re probably tired of:
performing, pleasing, overfunctioning, doing everything “right” and still feeling overwhelmed.
You’re craving something else now.
You’re in the right place.
A STEADY, SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR HEALING & GROWTH
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HOW I CAN HELP
Tailored support that actually gets you
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On the outside, you look capable and calm.
On the inside, your mind never stops.
• constant overthinking
• tension in your body
• always “on” and alert
• guilt when you slow down
• carrying more than people realize
High-functioning anxiety is quiet but exhausting.
In therapy, we slow your system down and help you build regulation from the inside out. Together we explore the patterns that keep you in overdrive and create new ways of coping that feel grounded, supportive and sustainable.
This is where you learn to feel calm without having to work so hard for it.
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Motherhood changes everything. Your schedule, your body, your relationships, your sense of self.
It’s beautiful and overwhelming, often at the same time.
Maybe you’re navigating:
• losing pieces of yourself
• guilt for wanting more space
• feeling disconnected from your partner
• the mental load and constant overstimulation
• identity shifts you didn’t expect
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
In therapy, we make space for the honest parts of motherhood: the tenderness, the frustration, the grief and the growth. We explore who you’re becoming, what you need, and how to feel more grounded and present in your life again.
This is where you come home to yourself while caring for others.
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Your relationships shape so much of how safe, seen and connected you feel.
But when old patterns show up, it can feel confusing and lonely.
Maybe you notice:
• shutting down when things get hard
• feeling “too much” or “not enough”
• overgiving or overfunctioning
• anxiety when you’re not understood
• longing for deeper connection
These patterns aren’t flaws. They’re protections your younger self learned.
In therapy, we explore the roots of these dynamics and create new ways of relating that feel secure, honest and supportive. You learn how to express your needs, set boundaries and build relationships that nourish you instead of draining you.
This is where you stop surviving connection and start experiencing it.
THE PROCESS
Honoring your pace
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START WITH A CONVERSATION
The first step is simply talking. A quiet, honest conversation about what’s on your heart and mind (including the things you’ve been holding without support).
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TAILORED THERAPY PLAN
Together we map out what your system actually needs. Not a one-size-fits-all approach, but a plan that reflects you: your patterns, your nervous system, your goals and your life.
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ONGOING SUPPORT
Real change comes from steady support. I stay with you as things shift; regulating, processing, growing your capacity and celebrating every win. You’re not doing this alone.
ABOUT ME
Hello, I’m Shardé
A therapist for women who feel everything.
I see therapy as a real relationship. Two humans in a room, slowing down enough to notice what’s actually happening inside you.
I’m a therapist, yes, but also a person who knows what it’s like to carry things quietly, to feel overwhelmed, to find your way back piece by piece.
My work is rooted in connection.
When someone finally sits with you, attunes to you, and doesn’t rush your process, something softens.
Patterns make more sense.
Your body stops bracing.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Here, you get to be met, held and understood in a way that creates real change.
FAQS
Answering your questions
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Our initial consultation is a chance for us to explore whether we’re a good fit to work together. During this time, I’ll listen closely to what isn’t working in your life and understand why you’re seeking therapy now.
I also want to hear what is working—because your strengths and resources are an important part of the whole picture.
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I hold a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Portland State University. I am an LPC in Oregon state and an LMHC in Washington state. I have specialized training in mindfulness, somatic therapy and attachment therapy.
Level 1 AEDP
Level 1 Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy
OR # CC680 | WA # LH61385218
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Therapy is for you if you’re ready for deep, lasting change. This work is an investment in yourself and your wellbeing. Benefits of therapy can include a deeper connection with self, increased relationship satisfaction and decreased symptoms of anxiety and depression. Therapy can transform your life.
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My fee is $175 for 50-minute sessions.
Payment is accepted in the form of debit or credit card. I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots for those experiencing financial hardship. I do not take insurance, but can provide you with a superbill for out of network reimbursement.
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All sessions are held virtually. I work with Oregon and Washington residents.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
Ready for therapy that actually feels supportive?
Let’s work together in a space built on connection and presence. I believe healing happens when you’re truly met, when someone sits with you, listens deeply and helps your system feel safe enough to shift. In our work, you’ll have room to feel, understand, and transform the patterns that once protected you. You get to be supported, cared for and not alone with it anymore.