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Hello! I’m Tess. 

I was first drawn to spiritual direction during a season of asking big, often unsettling questions about my faith. Though I still felt connected to God, I longed for a space where I could be honest about my doubts and desires outside of institutional settings.

Working with a spiritual director gave me that space — a sacred pause to listen inward, reflect freely, and experience Divine presence in new ways. That experience planted the seed for the work I now do.

As a spiritual director, I hold space for the beautiful and often non-linear unfolding of your spiritual life. Through deep listening and gentle reflection, I help you notice what’s stirring beneath the surface and where the Divine may be inviting your attention.

Whether you're feeling anchored or adrift, questioning or curious — you're welcome here.

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My Approach

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Hold space with reverence — grounded, and free of advice or personal agenda.

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Use metaphor, imagery, and everyday sacredness to help you connect with the Divine

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Honor your unique experience and spiritual expression, and will ask during our intake session which names for the Divine feel most true to you

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Weave insights from neuroscience, the nervous system, and interoception into my spiritual direction practice.

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Offer deep listening and open-ended questions that gently center the sacred in your unfolding story.

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My Training and Qualifications

Education

Completed a two-year certificate in Spiritual Direction at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation.

Hold a Master of Science in Communication Disorders and am a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, with a deep sensitivity to voice, silence, and authentic expression.

Training

Training in Internal Family Systems as a way to practice compassion-based spiritual direction.

Training in BioSpiritual Focusing and other body-based approaches to spirituality

Ministry

Served for several years in marriage and women’s ministry within the church, offering care, teaching, and companionship in community.

Ongoing learning

A current student in the Diamond Approach, a path that gently integrates psychological and spiritual growth.