About Synapse & Soul
Synapse & Soul provides treatment through a whole health lens integrating cognitive, emotional, behavioral/physical health factors through empirically focused approaches. We provide a high level of care playing close attention to your personal goals for treatment and collaborating with you, and your other healthcare providers, as needed. Synapse & Soul believes that time is a gift, a non-renewable resource. The only reality that exists is this present moment—right now. We are all born with depths of capacity to exist in time with awareness, intention and quality. Through our services, we walk alongside you to find clarity, a sense of agency, direction, and meaning while optimizing your quality of life and relationships.
Roots of Synapse and Soul
We are born with depths of capacity to exist in time with awareness, intention and quality.
It is incredibly interesting to reflect on the innate capacities humans are born with—observe a baby and you will witness an intense openness to learning and an admirable capacity for living in the present moment. Without hesitation or judgment, they exude radical authenticity, simplicity and genuineness in self and towards others. Interestingly, despite having an incredibly underdeveloped prefrontal cortex [the part of the brain involved in inhibition, emotion regulation, and decision making], they harbor an enormously innate capacity for empathy and compassion, for others and self. Babies are born with a keen awareness of their (and our) interdependence with one another—a sense of belongingness is vital for survival.
The only time that really exists is now—this moment.
When we are young, we learn about the importance of quality sleep, nutrition, exercise and relationships—like roots that allow the tree not only to survive, but thrive. Though a changing brain and body is a very natural part of aging, conscious of it or not, our behaviors are always influencing these changes. As we age, various life circumstances occur that may create barriers to quality health options or choices and may muddle up our innate capacity towards authenticity, openness to learning, empathy and compassion. From both real world and empirically based scientific studies, we know that these capacities are associated with optimal brain, emotional and physical health outcomes. Yet typically, in subtle and seemingly undetectable ways, we begin to put an armor on that shuts down or limits these innate capacities that help us thrive. Over time, we may unintentionally respond to our cognitive, emotional, and/or physical suffering in a way that keeps us stuck. When our minds, emotions and/or body are suffering, we tend to become more distant with our shared common humanity and how essential interdependence is to the survival and evolvement on humanity. Suffering and lack of meaningful connection may negatively impact brain health and prematurely exacerbate normal aging processes. At times and for valid reasons, we may get stuck in rehashing the past or ruminating and planning for the future as we rob ourselves of the only moment that exists: right now, this moment.
Time is a gift, a non-renewable resource.
Time is a gift and so how do we maximize this “present [moment]” we have now? Witnessing a baby in their first few years of life and speaking with a wise elder towards the end of their life often brings about a full circle return—too deep grounded knowing. Wisdom exists that holds a courageous and intentional removal of “armor” with a delicate rawness of not taking health, life or time for granted. Despite how compartmentalized the American healthcare system has become, our brain health, emotional health and physical health are not separate. In fact, they are constantly interacting and influencing each other in a way that either diminishes or prospers our overall health and wellness. No matter our history, age, circumstance or ailment, the only time we have is now and the only place to start is exactly where you are- in this moment.
Start with where you are.
To become attentively aware that you may be struggling in some capacity is the first courageous step in meeting yourself exactly where you are. No one knows you better than you, and truthfully, it takes great strength to be vulnerable. It takes willingness, grit and endurance to deepen awareness and learn new skills. Leaning into humility, compassion, and courage goes a long way in building trusting and meaningful relationships. You are all wholly human with depths of capacity and potential. Without judgment and with compassion, we will meet you right where you. Through our services, we walk alongside you to find clarity, a sense of agency, direction, and meaning while optimizing your quality of life and relationships.
