Amae refers to the comfort and safety we feel when we can fully trust and rest in someone else’s care. It’s the foundation of secure attachment, mutual support, and emotional intimacy.
In my work, I aim to create that same space:
A place where you can soften, feel held, and be gently supported as you grow.
Hey there!
I’m Krista
Licensed Therapist, Parent Coach, Reflective Consultant—and fellow mom, partner, and real-life human.
Whether you're raising a little one or showing up every day to support others, caregiving can feel both deeply meaningful and incredibly heavy.
I help parents and professionals slow down, reflect on what matters, and find practical tools that actually fit real life. My work blends compassion, evidence-based approaches, and just the right amount of permission to be human.
Therapy in Alaska & Idaho. Coaching Nationwide.
Reflective Consultation for Helpers.
Caring for Others Is Deeply Meaningful….and Deeply Demanding
The journey of parenting (and caregiving in all its forms) is full of emotional ups and downs.
And sometimes, the tools you’ve always relied on just stop working.
If any of the following feels familiar, you’re in the right place:
Anxiety has always been a part of your life—sometimes even helpful (hello, high-functioning stress!). But now, it’s louder. More reactive. Sometimes it even feels like rage—and it's getting harder to ignore.
The tools that used to help—breathing exercises, mindfulness, mental reframes—don’t seem to land anymore. Or maybe there’s just no space in your day to use them.
You’re constantly scrolling for answers, trying to find the “right” approach—but even when something resonates, it’s hard to apply it in the moment.
You want support—but it’s hard to trust someone will really get the complexity of your role.
You find yourself thinking:
“This just doesn’t feel the way I thought it would.”
Whether you're a parent, a professional caregiver, or someone holding both roles at once, you deserve support that honors the work you're doing—and tends to the parts of you that are showing up to do it.
Together, we’ll explore:
How to shift your inner dialogue and respond to your own anxiety with more clarity and kindness
Practical ways to reduce tension and that sense of being constantly on edge
New rhythms of care—for yourself, your relationships, and the people you're showing up for
A space where all the complicated, beautiful, and messy feelings are welcome
Support isn’t about fixing; it’s about being seen in how you do your hardest work.
You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through this season.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
Therapy sessions are held via HIPAA-compliant video for clients in Alaska and Idaho.
Parent coaching and professional consultation available outside those regions—just ask.
Taking the first step towards support can feel scary.
Reaching out and receiving help doesn’t mean you are flawed or “not cut out for this”.
It does mean you are a human navigating incredible challenges—and you are reaching out to an expert in the space to receive the best possible care for you and your family. You are incredible for that.