WHO I SERVE
I serve and support individuals who have experienced relational (betrayal) trauma. I help them come out of the chaotic tailspin so they can move forward with hope, clarity, and confidence.
I come alongside each client collaboratively to help them reestablish safety, rebuild trust, and provide the necessary tools to develop a healthy relationship with themselves and with others from a place of authenticity and wholeness.
mY MISSION
To provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore and find peace in the midst of life’s challenging moments.
To partner and collaborate with you in a way that inspires greater personal awareness, creativity, and resiliency.
To offer practical tools to support you in the process, keep you unstuck and moving forward.
To help you transform learning and insight into focused action.
I’ve been in similar shoes
The unthinkable happened AND Trust was broken.
The emotional foundations on which my relationship was built was blown to smithereens.
I was betrayed by someone I trusted, loved, and counted on.
Words alone can’t quite describe the hurt and heartache.
I felt shaken, scared, confused, and angry.
a myriad of questions ran through my mind.
Why me?
How could this happen?
Will we make it through this nightmare?
burned but not destroyed
Like you, I too have been betrayed. I had my heart broken, felt lost, confused, overwhelmed, and at times questioned everyone and everything. I’ve been there, done that, and experienced even more.
I was married and a stay-at-home mom and mother of two for 20 years. All appeared fine from the outside to many. Though I won’t be going into full disclosure here on the world wide web, I will say betrayal’s impact left me questioning all I knew and all I believed.
When the unthinkable was let out of the bag, I knew my life, as I knew it, would never be the same. My brain was in a fog, my heart felt like it stopped beating, my throat tightened, my breath became shallow, and my emotions went into lockdown. I was in survival mode.
It sucked…everything about it sucked…big time.
The fallout was unbearable. As I found myself sifting through the debris and piles of lies, I wished it would all just go away. Nope. Such would not be the case. I learned that the only way to heal and move forward was to go right into the pain itself - learn to see what in fact was real and what was not. Believe me, cutting through old programming, mind games, and societal nonsense, along with my own personal hang-ups, was no walk in the park, AND YET it was oh so worth it. Seriously.
The work was messy, and at times I resisted.
Where I am today did NOT happen overnight (wishful thinking). I wasn’t able to blink my eyes nor breeze through any of it. Thought patterns and beliefs were challenged on all fronts. Even my faith was challenged, as deep, deep grooves had been formed through the years. All I can say is thank God for neuroplasticity.
And, in time, a slow unraveling took place. I moved from the unreal to the real and from darkness into light. Moments of truth. Countless tears. Grace upon grace. More unraveling. Anger released. Forgiveness. So much has happened. So much has change. And the journey continues…in a different light.
And today, I can say with strong conviction that what were some of my darkest moments now fuel my mission to come alongside others traveling down this difficult road.
She learned to spread her wings and fly!
ME ON THE OTHER SIDE
No question about it, my life did not turn out how I had expected nor imagined. It was however, a life lived and experienced, and I am who I am today because of the totality of it all.
I’ve learned how to feel and release the pain I felt both inside and out. I’ve learned how to make peace with the past and embrace the present. I’ve settled back into parts of me that I thought were lost or forgotten. I remain open and accountable to my own recovery and daily practice. And today, I now have the opportunity to offer encouragement and guidance to others walking down a similar path.
“The wound is the place where light enters you.”
- Rumi -
Dani creates space for conversation and heartfelt connection that welcomes the opportunity for positive change. I've been dealing with some personal challenges and her support through these times made me feel empowered. I took accountability for what I do have control over in my life and have made progress to move forward in my healing process. Her ability to communicate clearly and effectively, tap into her intuition, and be fully present for others are her greatest assets! Thank you so much for your guidance. I appreciate you immensely.
- Jennifer E.
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A few Random Tidbits
I love all things Italian.
I own a Wire Fox Terrier… a breed I was drawn to since childhood. His name is Enzo.
I love Jesus AND occasionally use the “f” word.
I’m not a fan of flying and yet have flown to Italy to visit family and India to study with one of my teachers…and survived.
I’m quite picky about how my lattes are made and am giddy over latte art. Having actual art in my cup is simply brilliant!
My favorite pastime is reading and being in nature - I am particularly drawn to water due to my fire-like disposition.
I adore comedians with impeccable timing who convey their material in such a way that has me laughing so hard it brings me to tears.
Let’s rise above the ashes, heal, grow strong, and shine bright.
Remembering that even in our darkest moments,
hope still exists… always!
- Dani M. Peterson
Special Acknowledgments: I owe my life to God, first and foremost - for His abounding love, compassion, and grace. I am forever changed by the teachings of Jesus and Spirit’s gentle whispers. To my spiritual teachers and mentors, thank you for being beacons in the night. The teachings and tools you passed on to me helped me find my way back home and now allow me to help others. To those family members and friends who believed in me, gave me space to grow, and continue to support me, I love and appreciate you immensely. And to my husband, Michael, for his unfailing love, support, and patience, giving his not so patient Italian wife time to heal and explore.
Jeremiah 29:11, John 10:10
Certifications & ACCREDITATIONS
ICF Certified Accredited Life Coach - ACC
APSATS Certified Partner Coach Specialist - CPC
Restoring Truth: Trained Disclosure Guide
Certified Shipp Method Christ-Centered Trauma Recovery
Certified IAM Method of Body Psychology and Yoga Therapy
Phase 1 Brainspotting Trained (certification in process)
Certified IAM Yoga Nidra Facilitator
Certified Integral Breath Therapy
Udemy Trauma Support Specialist
ADOH Trained Peer Facilitator
Certified RYT-500
