Do you struggle with anxiety or depression, feel stuck in your relationships, or notice patterns you wish you could break? You’re not alone. Many people have experienced trauma without realizing it. Trauma isn’t limited to abuse—it exists on a spectrum, from bullying or parental divorce to shaming authority figures or emotionally unavailable caregivers. These experiences can quietly shape how we move through the world.

I am certified in Narrative Focused Trauma Care (Storywork) through the Allender Center, where I completed three years of intensive training. Storywork is grounded in the belief that we live enstoried lives. As we gently explore the stories that have shaped us, we gain deeper self-understanding and begin to experience healing and hope in the larger story God is authoring through us.

What is Storywork? From the moment we are born, we live enstoried lives. Are there stories from your past that stay with you, and you don’t know why; are there stories you know changed the way you move through the world? Do you have a desire to better understand yourself and discover more fully who God has created you to be? As we delve into the narratives of our lives, we begin to recognize how our experiences have shaped us, and we can begin to find healing and hope in the remarkable story that God is authoring through us.

As a person who has survived trauma and who’s been on a healing journey for over 30 years, I know what it is to step into the stories of our lives and find restoration. I have experienced the gamut of care offered through counseling practices and the church. I know good care, and I know what it is when the care you seek leaves you disappointed and discouraged. Among the modalities I have found most effective, Storywork ranks at the top.

I offer private story groups, individual storywork coaching, and also host a community book club to resource and support those on a healing journey. If you’d like to learn more, you can visit my website at www.sacredstoryspace.com, connect with me on Instagram SacredStorySpace, or reach me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-may-sacredstoryspace/ In addition, I am apart of an online collectiveat https://www.thebrokenandbeautiful.com/remote-collective/hannah-may

Alongside my clinical training, I bring 25 years of experience as a business owner and coach, mentoring individuals in recovery and lay ministries, sharing space with people who desire to live transformed lives. I am married to Greg; and we share two grown children, their partners, and our dog WillaBatman. I love cooking, reading, traveling, being outdoors, and sharing life with those I love. My guiding values are love and truth.

Disclaimer: I am a Storywork Counselor, not a licensed mental health professional. Narrative-Focused Trauma Care centers on healing through understanding one’s personal story in the presence of another. Unlike traditional therapy, which is provided by licensed clinicians, Storywork is a healing practice facilitated by a trained guide that supports self-discovery and healing. Many people engage in Storywork alongside their personal therapy.