John O'BrienPsychologist, PsyD

About

Sometimes words aren’t enough. You might feel stuck, searching for a new way to move forward—through loss, change, uncertainty, or the next step in your growth. In Inner World Building, we build first, talk after. Using a sand tray, objects, and imagery, you’ll create worlds that mirror your inner life, helping you see patterns, possibilities, and new directions. For athletes, this same process connects directly to performance and self-awareness, turning reflection into strength. Inner World Building is a hands-on, creative process using figures, symbols, and sand to express and explore what’s going on inside you. As your inner world becomes visible, you can step back from it, easing overwhelm and finding more calm, clarity, self-trust, and next steps. I help identify the themes, the progress and the pitfalls along the path.

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