talk therapy.
urban sanctuary
Urban Sanctuary is a grounded, integrative therapy space centered on compassion, connection, and meaningful change. Below, you’ll learn more about the philosophy, approach, and experience that shape this work.
about urban sanctuary
Urban Sanctuary was created as a grounded space for thoughtful, integrative therapy in the midst of everyday life. The name reflects the intention behind this work — a place of calm, safety, and reflection within the complexity and demands of the world around us. At Urban Sanctuary, therapy is not about quick fixes or surface-level solutions, but about creating the conditions for deeper, meaningful change rooted in compassion, curiosity, and connection.
This approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens within relationship — both the relationship you have with yourself and the relationship you build in the therapy room. Urban Sanctuary emphasizes nervous system awareness, mind-body connection, and a relational approach that honors each person’s unique story and lived experience. Rather than relying on a single method, this work thoughtfully integrates a range of approaches, allowing therapy to be responsive, flexible, and tailored to what you need.
Urban Sanctuary also brings together therapists who share a commitment to this integrative, embodied approach to care. While each clinician brings their own style and experience, all are aligned in creating a thoughtful, compassionate space where clients can explore, heal, and grow at their own pace. Whether you choose to work directly with Amy or with one of the therapists practicing within Urban Sanctuary, the goal remains the same: to offer a grounded, supportive space for meaningful and lasting change.
about you
maybe you grew up believing that you were “too much.” you’ve spent your entire life trying to blend in with the crowd. you’ve reached the point where it feels too vulnerable, or downright unsafe to be seen.
maybe you have done everything you are “supposed” to do, just the way you are supposed to do it. You have a lot of outward material success. inside you are SCREAMING to get out of the box you’ve been living in.
maybe you feel like you aren’t enough…. pretty enough, smart enough, thin enough, outgoing enough (we’re all familiar with the enoughs). you are afraid to take risks, so you stay in intolerable situations.
maybe you’ve tried to solve one of these problems with a substance, a shitty relationship, or a behavior that makes the disconnection from Self more tolerable.
i know… i hear you… i’ve been all these places, too
and there is a way out
it isn’t simple.
oddly enough, it takes a lot of courage to fall in love with who we are.
i can do that with you, until you are ready to do it yourself.
one day
one session
one moment
at a time.
about amy
mind/body therapist, guide, facilitator
You’ve done therapy before.
You’ve told your story, made connections, maybe even gained insight… but something still feels unfinished.
Trauma doesn’t always respond to insight alone. It lives in the body, in the nervous system, in the quiet spaces between words. If you’re looking for something deeper than traditional talk therapy—something more attuned, more intentional, more transformative—
you’re in the right place.
My practice is designed for people who are ready for that next level of work.
This is not a clinical, cookie-cutter environment. From the moment you walk in, you’ll notice the difference. The space is warm, private, and thoughtfully curated to feel more like a sanctuary than an office. Every detail is intentional—because healing happens best when you feel safe, grounded, and at ease.
Our work together is equally personalized. I draw from advanced trauma-informed approaches that go beyond conversation alone, integrating mind and body to help you process and release what’s been held for too long. Sessions are collaborative, paced with care, and tailored specifically to you—your history, your nervous system, your goals.
This kind of work asks more of you—but it also offers more in return.
I maintain a boutique practice with a limited number of clients so I can provide a high level of presence, depth, and attention. My fee reflects that commitment: to you, to the process, and to the quality of care you receive.
If you’re ready for therapy that feels different—more intentional, more immersive, more aligned with real healing—I invite you to reach out.
You don’t have to keep doing it the same way
here's what
i've found
to be true
so far
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you can only get so far doing this work alone (believe me, i’ve tried)
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you have all of the resources you need within you…right now. i don’t care what anyone else may have told you. i don’t care what kind of a diagnosis you’ve been given, or how badly you’ve been hurt.
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the symptoms you are experiencing (depression, anxiety, substance abuse, codependency) are the direct result of coping with emotional pain. we have been conditioned by a lot of well-meaning (and not so well meaning) people to distract ourselves from that pain. the ways we have learned to cope, make perfect sense in context.
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crap happens to us in life. sometimes really bad stuff happens. even still, we think we should be “over it by now.” i find it’s not WHAT happened exactly, as much as what we came to BELIEVE ABOUT OURSELVES because of what happened, that stands in the way of our transformation.
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first and foremost, i can be present with you. you no longer have to bare the pain alone.
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i can help you uncover the limiting beliefs. some of them will surprise you.
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i can help you release the charge you are carrying around in your body.
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i can help you get to know all the different parts of yourself, even the ones you think you need to hide.
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i’ll show you how to embrace your imperfections (it’s a lifelong practice). i can connect with you on a deep level. i love empowering others to connect with all parts of themselves.
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i will be honest, straightforward, and to the point with you. I can help you get honest with yourself.
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through my own self-work, i am able to show compassion and acceptance. i want you to know that you are good enough and worthy of feeling better.
how i
can
help
the formalities
education and training
undergrad: b.s. in elementary education and special education
grad school: friends university, masters of science in family therapy
post grad training/extra certifications:
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mindfulness based stress reduction
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advanced heart centered hypnotherapy certification
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certified addiction and mental health nutrition coach
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certified in compassionate inquiry (dr gabor mate’)
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internal family systems therapy levels 1, 2, and 3
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somatic experience practitioner
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subtle energy 1 and 2
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200 hr YRT yoga
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emdr level 1 and 2
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touch skills for therapists (Kathy Kain), currently assisting in this training
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neuroaffective touch training (Dr. Aline LaPierre)
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somatic resilience and regulation (Kathy Kain and Stephen Terrell)
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Clinical Supervisor Training (Michelle Worley)
the less formal
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i love getting dressed
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i never raise my voice at my dog – ever
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i read ALOT
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i am passionate about nutrition, exercise, jewelry, sunshine, and a good book
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i grew up in the deep south, but i feel like a kansas city native
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i am weary of humankind’s approach to mental health
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i do not understand most technology
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i cuss
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i am an introvert, but i like to process my feelings aloud. so that forces me to connect with others. i learned that i absolutely love people.