Why Sage Room?

For several years, I worked at a nonprofit serving women and their children. There was a space in our office that everyone simply called the sage room because of its sage-colored walls. It was there, in conversations with families, colleagues, and community partners, that I had the privilege of supporting families as they navigated housing instability, financial hardship, trauma, parenting, and life's many unexpected challenges. During those years, I witnessed remarkable resilience in the women and families with whom I worked. I also came to understand that emotional healing isn't simply about gaining understanding or trying harder. Our relationships, life experiences, nervous systems, and the environments from which we come all shape how we move through the world. I came to better understand the lasting impact of trauma and the incredible resilience people carry. That understanding is what led me to return to the clinical work of therapy after 17 years and create this space.

Choosing the name Sage Room is my way of honoring those beginnings.

To me, Sage Room represents a place where people can pause, experience felt safety, and begin making sense of their experiences with curiosity and compassion. It's a reminder that healing doesn't happen because we have all the answers. It happens when we have the safety and support to explore our stories, understand our patterns, and move toward growth at our own pace.

My hope is that Sage Room Therapy offers that same kind of space for you.