Why Cerridwen?

Combining social science, depth psychology, and the art of storytelling, I created Cerridwen as a resource for the journey—yours and mine. All journeys require a step into the unknown, and it’s my hope that this can be a space for all to find allies, mentors, and community along the path.

Background & Experience

I hold a PhD in Social Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, and I’ve worked as a qualitative researcher for twenty-five years. Through this work I’ve developed a passion for, and expertise in helping others tell their unique stories to create guiding narratives for making sense of their experiences.

I’ve studied spiritual philosophy and depth psychology under Caroline Myss, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Tirzah Firestone, Tanmeet Sethi, Robert Holden, and Andrew Harvey; and I have completed coursework and training with the Center for Courage and Renewal, the Shambhala Chicago Meditation Center, and the Coaches Training Institute. I’ve also been involved with my own healing work and psychotherapy for nearly 20 years.

I love working with creatives as they navigate the world as artists. As a musician and writer, I’ve completed coursework and workshops with the Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago Dramatists, Golden May Editing, and Savannah Gilbo. I am a member of SCBWI and Adrienne Young’s Writing With the Soul community.

I also specialize in working with those on the mothering path. On my personal motherhood journey I am indebted to the work of Laura Markham, Shefali Tsabari, Tracy Cassels, Sarah Okwell-Smith, Sophie Brock, Carly Grubb, Pinky McKay, Meg Nagle, and Tracy Gillet.