Spiritual Direction online + in-person
Notice God’s Presence
Spiritual direction is a space to slow down, pay attention, and become more aware of God’s presence in your life. Through prayerful conversation, we explore where you have sensed God’s nearness, where you may feel stuck or disconnected, and how God might be inviting you forward.
Spiritual direction is not counseling, coaching, or advice-giving. I won’t tell you what decisions to make or how to live your life. Instead, I come alongside you as a companion, helping you listen more deeply to God’s voice and recognize God’s work in the ordinary moments of your life.
Together, we make room for curiosity, honesty, discernment, and a growing awareness of God’s loving presence.
Who is spiritual direction for?
The short answer is anyone. But you will likely find spiritual direction especially helpful if:
- You have a deepening desire to live a more authentic life with God
- You’re trying to make sense of God and your own faith journey
- The old answers, approach to faith, or spiritual practices that used to work don’t any more
- You’re in a faith crisis and wondering if you’re losing your way
- You’re at a crossroads in your life and need to discern God’s path forward
To be clear, spiritual direction is not therapy, nor is it coaching, discipling, or mentoring. The focus is on awareness of God, not therapeutic interventions or problem-solving, or specific goals.
Spiritual direction is for those who want to be assisted by a trained listener to discern God’s presence and activity in their lives.
About Monica
Being alongside others in their spiritual journey is where I feel most at home. It’s a true privilege to meet people right where they are.
My approach is shaped by my own experiences of doubt and questioning, a trauma-informed and resilience-focused lens, and tools like the Enneagram that invite deeper self-awareness. Together, we make space for you to be honest (and gentle) with yourself, and to notice God as active, present, and deeply loving.
My faith journey has taken a winding path, from an eclectic, multi-faith upbringing, shaped by an Evangelical conversion in college, and expanded through liturgical traditions, Ignatian spirituality, and contemplative practices. I received my certificate in Spiritual Direction from the School of Sustainable Faith, which forms students in lives of compassionate, discerning listening to God, others, and themselves.
I share life with my husband, two young-adult sons, and our very good dog. I love evenings with jazz radio (shoutout KMHD 89.1), daily walks, and I’m fully embracing my midlife sourdough era.
If you’re curious about spiritual direction or wondering if this might be a good fit, I’d love to connect. You’re welcome to reach out with questions, or schedule an exploratory session (calendar below).
“Monica creates a loving, non-judgmental space where I can question, share my fears, and explore my root struggles. She helps me quiet my mind to connect with God in a way I sometimes can’t do on my own because my thoughts are moving too quickly. I am so thankful to have Monica guide me.”
“Breathe into me the restlessness and courage to live in Your Kingdom and make something new.”
Ted Loder
“Faith today is not enough for tomorrow. It must be constantly renewed by a conscious act.”
Luci Shaw
“As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is.”
Fred Rogers
See my profile on Spiritual Directors International and Grafted Life Ministries:
