I’m a Columbus, OH native, a licensed marriage and family therapist turned Creative Mindfulness Coach, and a singer/songwriter. I provide creative mindfulness programming to individuals, groups, and organizations to help them manage stress, enhance connection, and access self-compassion, gratitude, wonder, creativity, and joy.

I’m also co-founder of The Be Sanctuary, a mindfulness-based wellness community in Upper Arlington, OH, as well as a Sr. Artist-in-Residence at Ohio Health Cancer Care Centers here I provide vocal/guitar music and sound baths to patients and their families.

My presentations/workshops/retreats orient participants to the definition, purpose, and benefits of mindfulness as I invite attendees to consider and experience out-of-the-box (and off-of-the-meditation-cushion!) mindfulness practices.

For example, mindfulness can look like: walking in the woods, listening to a song, saying grace before dinner, taking a yoga class, washing a dish, feeling the sun on your back, writing a poem, crafting, hugging your child, or petting your dog. Whenever you engage in an activity with intentionality and nonjudgmental present-moment awareness, you’re practicing mindfulness!

Mindfulness isn't just for monks. It doesn't have to "look" a certain way. You can bring more joy, focus, healing, and self-compassion into your life--and become better able to tolerate distress--simply by shifting where and how you are placing your attention. 

EDUCATION:

-B.A. in Psychology, Miami University

-M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy, NIU

-Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, School of Positive Psychology

-Sound Therapy Certification, SHINE Akron

-Shinrin Yoku (Forest Therapy) Certification, SHINE Akron

-SoulCollage® Facilitator

-100-hr yoga teacher training, GoYoga Columbus

Contact me by filling out the form below or email me at katy@katyoberlecreative.com