What is spiritual direction?
"Spiritual direction explores a deeper relationship with the spiritual aspect of being human. Simply put, spiritual direction is helping people tell their sacred stories everyday."
Liz Budd Ellmann, MDiv
Spiritual Direction (also called Spiritual Guidance or Spiritual Companionship) is the practice of accompanying people on their quests to deepen their own spirituality. By being fully present and listening deeply, a director creates a safe and sacred space for the directee to awaken to the spiritual in everyday life.
With spiritual direction you can
experience another listening deeply to you
develop personally meaningful spiritual practices
recognize what is sacred and/or most important in your life
become more aware of the movement of, and your encounters with, the divine
gain assistance in discerning among choices when you need to make an important decision or you are at a crossroads in your life
and more . . .
Spiritual Direction with Debra
I welcome people of all faith traditions, including those who identify with no faith tradition. My training was with Hesychia School for Spiritual Direction, a program that stresses an ecumenical (universal, all-embracing, all-inclusive) approach. I amplify my training by taking workshops through Spiritual Directors International.
My practice is open and affirming, and I welcome all gender identities..
In addition to my training in Spiritual Direction, I often draw on my training in grief recovery and the creation of ceremonies as I work with clients.
Geography need not be a limitation; I often meet with clients on Zoom. If you'd like to meet in person, I'm based in Tucson, AZ and Buena Vista, CO. I’m also often in Los Angeles. I'd love to sit down with you face-to-face.
One-on-One Sessions:
Sessions are usually monthly (but can be more or less frequent depending on the directee's wishes) and last 50 to 60 minutes. Cost is $75 per individual session. If that cost is prohibitive for you, please contact me to discuss a sliding scale. I am happy to offer an exploratory 20-minute phone call for no charge if you’d like more information. Schedule exploratory call
Current directees can schedule their next session by clicking here. Payment may be made using Venmo, Zelle, or by check. If none of those options are available to you, I can accept payment through PayPal.
Small Group Sessions:
I often schedule small group sessions. These groups are limited to no more than 6 participants and meet for about 75 minutes. If you enjoy small group settings or just want to experience spiritual companionship without committing to a one-on-one session, please join me. I am happy to offer an exploratory 20-minute phone call for no charge if you’d like more information. Schedule exploratory call
Small groups are announced in the “Retreats and Events” tab at the top right of this page.
