Health psychologist offering individual therapy to help with depression, anxiety, and addiction. Author of Path to Hope.
Also offering intensives, courses, and therapeutic art journaling. Health psychologist, meditation teacher, and artist offering therapy, creative intensives, and supportive spaces like the Hope Springs Community and Caregivers Circle.
19/12/2025
I’ve updated my Linktree, and it’s full of meaningful ways to care for yourself—or offer something thoughtful to someone you love—this winter.
You’ll find:
• Winter-season individual services and support
• Creative evenings at Grasse River Grind
• The Whispers of Hope retreat, April 2026
• Upcoming programs at the Dominican Retreat and Conference Center (including Yarncrafters this year)
• Handcrafted circular looms for reflective, creative practice
Whether you’re looking for rest, creativity, connection, or a gift that goes a little deeper than usual, everything is gathered in one place.
You’re welcome to explore for yourself, or pass it along to someone who might appreciate it.
Link in comments.
19/12/2025
There is something grounding about weaving in a circle.
The hands slow. The breath steadies. The mind begins to unclench.
This is why I created the Circular Loom Weaving Kit—not simply as a craft, but as a ritual of restoration.
Each pass of yarn creates a small return to yourself.
A reminder that calm is possible, even in a full season.
Each kit is created in small batches here at Hope Springs.
Next shipping date is Tuesday, December 23. Not likely to arrive by Christmas but it will arrive a just the right moment to begin a weaving practice.
19/12/2025
As evening comes.
Our bodies rest best with contrast --
light during the day, darkness at night.
If sleep has been elusive, consider protecting your evenings.
Lower lights earlier. Screens off sooner than feels convenient.
Let night look like night.
This isn't discipline.
It's kindness to your energy.
17/12/2025
Morning check-in.
Waking up tired doesn’t mean you slept “wrong.”
It often means your nervous system stayed on watch overnight.
Busy days, emotional gatherings, and anticipation all carry into the night.
Be gentle with yourself this morning.
Your body isn’t failing you. It’s protecting you.
17/12/2025
Evening reminder.
Sleep doesn’t respond well to pressure.
It responds to safety.
If your body feels tired but alert tonight, you’re not broken.
That’s a common response to long, emotionally full days.
Instead of asking yourself to sleep, try asking what would help you feel a little more settled right now.
Warmth. Dimmer light. Familiar sounds.
Rest can begin before sleep does.
15/12/2025
This week’s Substack post is about receiving peace.
Not the glossy, picture-perfect version of peace—but the quieter kind that arrives when we stop pushing and allow ourselves to soften.
As I prepare for The Gift Is Peace retreat, I’ve been reflecting on how peace shows up here in Waddington:
in snow that reflects even the smallest light,
in houses glowing against the dark,
in the way our community gathers without needing to fix anything.
The new paid Substack post includes:
• a gentle guided reflection
• a simple practice to notice what drains and what restores you
• an invitation to receive peace in small, sustainable ways
If this season feels heavy, this reflection may meet you right where you are.
You can read the post, find details about The Gift Is Peace retreat (in person or via Zoom), and explore all of my current offerings through my Linktree.
Link in bio / comments.
08/12/2025
Illumination is not only something we cultivate inside ourselves. Often, the brightest light comes from the people and communities who steady us.
In this week’s paid Substack post, I’m writing about the light we borrow from one another, how our nervous systems naturally soften and come into balance when we are in the presence of supportive people, and why reaching out or welcoming others into community can feel both challenging and deeply necessary this time of year.
I share personal stories from my knitting circles in Lake Placid and my connection with Home Bureau, alongside guided reflections and a creative practice to help you map the communities that bring light into your life. For those who want to explore this through the meditative rhythm of weaving, I’ve also included a gentle invitation to work with the circular Peaceweaver loom.
Paid subscribers receive access to the full post, the extended practices, and additional support throughout the month of December as we explore the theme of Illumination.
Follow the link in comments and subscribe if you’d like to go deeper with us this season.
02/12/2025
We have officially been open for 3 whole months! Thank you so much for all of your support and patronage, it means the world to us.
With winter now officially here and the changing schedules of our customers, we are adjusting our hours to best suit all of you! this means more open hours on the weekends, and keeping our additional open day on Wednesdays! We know some of our early birds will we a bummed, we hope you can come and see us on a weekend instead if you can't swing in before work.
Please share on your pages, or in groups that might benefit from knowing our hours! They are updated on our Google Profile and our website.
We are also here for your large catering or cake baking needs! Any event you need baked goods for we can help accommodate from a small cake to 350 cookies, we have you covered. It is fast and easy to get your items ordered, just go here on our website to start the fun!
December begins tomorrow, and with it comes this month’s theme on Substack: Illumination.
Not the bright, performative kind of light the holidays sometimes demand, but a gentler light—the kind that steadies you, softens the edges of your week, and helps you see what truly matters.
Today’s post introduces the theme and sets the tone for the month ahead. We’ll explore the light we find in community, the peace that illuminates us from within, the return of light at the solstice, and the quiet reflections that close out the year.
If you’re looking for a moment of grounding as we move into December, I invite you to read today’s piece, link in comments.
Subscribe for the full experience and for expanded practices each week.
18/11/2025
I sent an Extra Edition to all Substack subscribers today because so many people have reached out asking for support as we move into the holiday season.
This time of year can feel complicated. The early darkness, family dynamics, expectations, memories, and responsibilities often bring up more emotion than we expect. After hearing from readers over the weekend, I’ve opened several short-term therapy options designed to offer steadiness, structure, and support through the weeks ahead.
These include:
Holiday Support Session
A 75-minute session focused on grounding, reflection, and creating a plan for the season.
Winter Reset Program
A 30-day, three-session series to help you restore clarity, balance, and emotional steadiness.
The Light Returns
A 75-minute guided reflection session with journaling and optional creative prompts to close the year with intention.
If you’d like to read the full Extra Edition or explore these offerings, you can find it on my Substack, link in comments.
If this season feels heavy or complicated, you’re not alone. Support is available, DM me to schedule.
16/11/2025
This week on Substack I’ve been writing about what it means to stay rooted through the darker months—how small connections, familiar faces, and everyday moments can steady us in ways we often overlook.
The free post shares a personal reflection on the relationships that anchor us as the seasons shift. The paid companion piece goes deeper into the theme with a grounding practice, a journaling reflection, and a closer look at why connection strengthens hope and resilience this time of year.
If you’ve been following along and want more guidance, more structure, and more depth, I invite you to subscribe. Paid subscribers receive weekly practices that help you navigate the season with intention, access to exclusive content, and deeper support as we move through the months ahead.
You can read this week’s posts and subscribe with link in comments.
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Hope Springs is a workshop for those who want to live with intention and embrace a future filled with hope. I’m a curious person and a lifelong learner. I hold a Ph.D. in health psychology, and a Masters Degree in clinical mental health counseling. I am a National Certified Counselor.
What that means for people who work with me is that I am trained to help with a wide range of issues from getting stuck in your creative process to anxiety or insomnia and everything in between. I offer packages of services utilizing the best available evidence based practices for issues such as insomnia and management of chronic pain as well as individual counseling focused on individual concerns.
Creative expression, whether painting, journaling, or writing, is an important part of my life and my work. Whether you are already involved in creative activities or are ready to add creative expression to your personal toolbox, I can help you to overcome barriers and nurture your creative mind. Creative expression is particularly helpful for people as they heal from grief or trauma.
I meet people where they are, listen to what concerns them, and work with them to develop strategies to bring about the healing and growth they long for in their lives. My practice is designed to allow you to work with me from a place where you are comfortable and to provide you with a variety of tools to address your challenges and reach your goals.
For more information on working with me, send me a message through this page or on my website www.hopespringsresources.com
