Sometimes life changes in ways we never expected or wanted.

A serious diagnosis. The loss of someone you love. A body that no longer allows you to live the way you used to. Or the painful realisation that the life you had imagined for yourself may no longer be possible.

These experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about who you are and what comes next.

You may find yourself thinking:

• "How do I accept a life that looks so different from the one I imagined?"
• "Everyone expects me to be strong, but I'm exhausted."
• "I feel like I've lost a part of myself, and I don't know how to move forward."
• "How can I find joy again when so much has changed?"

Grief isn't only about losing someone we love. We can also grieve our health, independence, relationships, sense of identity, and the future we thought we would have.

And sometimes, the hardest losses are the ones other people cannot see.

This is where I work.

With over 20 years of professional experience supporting people through some of life's most vulnerable moments, including grief, serious illness, and major life transitions, I understand that adjusting to a new reality isn't simply about learning to cope. It's also about making space for the emotions, uncertainty, and changes that come with it.

Having experienced multiple international relocations myself, including moving from the United States to the Netherlands, I also understand how navigating loss or illness while living abroad can add another layer of loneliness and vulnerability.

In our work together, we create a safe space where you don't have to be strong all the time, rush your grief, or find a positive side to everything.

We work at your pace to process what has changed, reconnect with yourself, and discover how to build a meaningful life alongside the losses and challenges you may be carrying.

You don't have to return to who you were before. Together, we can explore who you are becoming.

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My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your individual experience.

This is not just a space to talk — it’s a space to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface.

Together, we will:

• Explore the emotional impact of living abroad and major life changes
• Make sense of identity shifts and feelings of disconnection
• Process difficult emotions such as loneliness, grief, or uncertainty
• Strengthen your sense of self and inner stability
• Help you feel more at home — both internally and externally

I integrate evidence-based approaches including:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Interpersonal Neurobiology
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness-based practices

But most importantly, I meet you as a human — not a diagnosis.

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• 20+ years supporting adults and couples through life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity challenges
• Extensive experience in oncology settings, supporting individuals and families through serious illness, uncertainty, and loss
• Founder of a private practice focused on supporting internationals and expats
• Facilitator of support groups and community spaces for connection and emotional support
• Speaker, workshop facilitator, and podcast guest on topics related to identity, transitions, and emotional wellbeing

👉 This depth of experience allows me to hold space for complex, layered experiences — especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.

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Degrees:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN

Select Trainings & Certifications:
Dr. Dan Siegel’s Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology (9-Week Online Intensive)
Mastering Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression & Addiction
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Certification
Mindfulness Certification Course (2-Day Intensive)
Walk-and-Talk Therapy: The Ins and Outs of Moving Your Practice Outdoors

Ongoing Learning:
I have spent the past 20 years continuing my professional education in emotional awareness, life transitions, grief, loss, and identity. These ongoing trainings help me bring depth, insight, and practical guidance to support adults and couples navigating the full range of life’s challenges — alongside the unique experiences of living abroad.




In compliance with our legal requirement to provide a formal channel for concerns, we kindly invite you to submit any dissatisfaction regarding our services first by email at info@antiloneliness.com, so we can try to resolve the issue directly. If this does not lead to a satisfactory outcome, you may then submit a formal complaint using the NIP complaint form and follow the steps outlined in that document. You may also choose to contact NIP directly at any point in the process for further guidance or to lodge a formal complaint.