My career synthesizes two distinct fields. Three decades as a licensed clinician (LCSW; MSW, San Diego State) and just as long as a journalist and editor (MA, Cal State Fullerton). I'm an author and creator, a writer and coach who brings depth and practicality to my work.
I take a depth approach to my writing, and when I work with writers. This means your needs and pursuits, the idiosyncrasies of your process, and the wealth of your unconscious not only nurture your writing, but guide our relationship, as well. Writers who have worked with me say they feel freer and more motivated, excited, and confident in their work. I bring a sensitivity to my work, and my curiosity leads to joy in the process. If you need someone to help you tell your story, or talk through the story you want to tell, get in touch via my contact form.
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Sometimes the fear of writing can freeze my process. I may struggle with what direction to go in, or whether my story is what I should be writing. Meredith helped me trust myself again. I am more confident that whatever direction I choose will be the right one for me.
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When one of my books hadn't sold as well as I'd hoped, I moped around feeling like a failure. I wanted to write, but I would stare at my computer then go to Facebook. I told people I was depressed or burned out. During our call Meredith seemed to read my mind and also my soul. She asked me a few questions that pierced my very being. After the call, I cried, I drank a glass of water, then slept the sleep of the dead. The next morning, I went to my keyboard, and I started writing again.
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My friend who referred me to [Meredith] had raved about her session. Thank you for the fabulous session today. Your insight and suggestions helped motivate me to dive into a bigger project.
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We should all be so lucky to have a nurturing, inspiring and encouraging confidante in our lives as Meredith has been for me. To have the ability to patiently and gently help others through their process of exploring themselves and finding the willingness to write from their most honest and often fragile place is a gift trusted to few in anyone’s lifetime. Meredith has this gift.
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Sometimes the fear of writing can freeze my process. I find that after talking to her about what is stuck that I can trust myself again, that I am more confident that whatever direction I choose will be the right one for me. It's as though my heart and brain had shorted out and Meredith helps reconnect them.
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Thank you for the fabulous session today. Your insight and suggestions helped motivate me to dive into a bigger project.
