within/without: holism
Spiritual connection and clarity on your journey
Are you seeking deeper meaning?
Life's transitions, big decisions, and moments of uncertainty can leave us searching for connection and clarity with something greater than ourselves.
Spiritual direction offers a sacred space to explore your relationship with the divine—whatever that means to you—through compassionate listening, thoughtful questions, and gentle guidance.
This is not therapy or counseling. This is companionship on your spiritual journey.
New to Spiritual Direction?
You're not alone. Many people aren't sure what they're looking for when they first reach out. That's exactly why we offer a free initial consultation—to help you understand what spiritual direction is and whether it's right for you.
What We Offer
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One-on-one sessions to help you discern where the divine is active in your life during transitions, decisions, and spiritual seeking.
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Gentle, inclusive energy healing in a safe and welcoming environment. A complement to spiritual work.
How it Works
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Book a Free Consultation
See if we're a good fit
Schedule a no-pressure conversation to explore what you're seeking and learn about spiritual direction. We'll talk about what brought you here, answer your questions, and help you understand whether this practice feels right for you. There's no obligation—just an opportunity to connect and discern together.
No cost, no commitment, just conversation.
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Explore Together
Discover what spiritual direction can offer
During your consultation, we'll discuss how spiritual direction works, what you can expect from our sessions, and how this sacred companionship might support your unique journey. We'll explore whether this feels like the right path for you right now, and I'll answer any questions about the process, pricing, or logistics.
This is about finding the right fit for your spiritual journey.
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Begin Your Journey
Try 3 sessions to experience the practice
If we decide to move forward, I recommend committing to an initial 3 sessions. This gives you enough time to truly experience spiritual direction and see if it resonates with you. There's no long-term commitment required—some people continue for years, others find what they need in just a few sessions. Your journey is uniquely yours.
Give yourself space to see where this companionship can lead.
About your spiritual companion
Heather Penzel, MA is a trained spiritual director committed to creating trauma-informed, inclusive, and affirming spaces for all seekers.
"Heather has a welcoming, non-anxious presence. They have a non-judgmental presence and inspire confidence. Their calming sense of humor is always just under the surface ready to engage." — Deborah Loyd, PhD
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Our space together is sacred. It is for peace and understanding without judgement. It is for queer, recovering, neuro-diverse, differently-abled people. It is for trans*, fat, non-binary, surviving, othered people. It is a place to be curious and affirmed. It is a place to come in from the margins, acknowledge our wounds and begin to heal. If you have an open heart and a willing spirit,
let’s find and walk your path together.
Learn more about our philosophy around holistic wellbeing.