After nearly 2 decades of clinical practice, I’ve come to believe that healing begins with being truly seen and held in a safe, compassionate space. I approach therapy with deep humility and an open heart — it is my honor to walk alongside my clients through their most painful, complex, and courageous moments.

I am not here to judge, fix, or force. I am here to hold space — gently, with care — and to walk with you as you explore what healing looks like for you.

One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned in this work is that, while we often speak of ‘walking in someone else’s shoes,’ the truth is that no two lives are the same. Each person carries a uniquely complex set of experiences, histories, and truths. It’s not possible to fully walk in another’s shoes — but we can choose to listen with compassion, presence, and curiosity.

My clients continually teach me about strength, resilience, and grace. It’s a privilege to learn from them every day.

As a trauma-focused therapist, I am especially passionate about helping people navigate grief, loss, identity, and transitions. I often return to a line from my favorite book, *The Choice* by Dr. Edith Eger: “We cannot choose our suffering, but we can choose how we respond to it.” This spirit of agency, possibility, and compassion is at the heart of my work.

Balderman Wellness was born out of this belief — that healing is possible, and that no one should have to walk through their pain alone.