A note from

Awareness, self-acceptance, and understanding the nervous system can change how we relate to ourselves.

I created FIRES to help people understand themselves with more compassion and less shame. It brings together decades of experience in psychology, relationships, and human resilience — and a deep belief that when we understand ourselves with compassion and understanding, we create the conditions for real change.

“We don’t need to have everything figured out to take the next step. Compassion and understanding create room for real change. You are not alone. We’ll take it together.

— Dr. Jay