You may have heard the term or archetype Carl Jung referred to as the wounded healer. This describes how a helper’s own personal wounds, traumas, or struggles are the very source of their empathy and power to heal others. You may have felt compelled to care for others based on your own difficult past. Having your own lived experience is certainly an asset to your work. The downfall is that sometimes we forget to care for ourselves, or we no longer have the energy to do so.

I have nearly a decade of experience working as a registered nurse, primarily in the neonatal intensive care unit. I have also worked in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, a harm reduction clinic, and an overdose prevention site. After witnessing the fragility of life and supporting many first and last breaths, I chose to pursue a new path to become a therapist. I understand the complexities that these roles can have on our lives. If you are experiencing vicarious trauma from your work or need to talk to someone who understands the intricacies of working in healthcare, I may be a good fit for you.