“The highest form of love is the love that allows for intimacy
without the annihilation of difference.”
Parker Palmer
Your desire for change is a powerful catalyst.
Harness that desire, and you can reshape your life.
Harness that desire, and you can reshape your life.
Welcome! I work with couples and individuals who are ready for transformational change, and with folks who are eager to explore, recover, or jumpstart their creative lives.
Clear Lens Coaching unfolds at the intersection of creativity, imagination and desire. Whether you’re dealing with a maritial/relationship impasse, unexpected change, loss, a life transisiton, stymied creativity, confused or unfulfilled desire – the following applies:
No dilemma can be resolved through the mindset that created it.
What is called for is transformational change – meaning a fundamental shift in perception of self, others, and world. There’s an aliveness embedded in the impulse for growth, signaling that it’s time for change. This powerful resource can be used to tend to the landscape of your desires and dilemmas.
Your predicament can serve as a catalyst for an evolution in your relationship to life.
Perhaps you, like me, have experienced relational impasse, loss, disconnection, stymied creativity, and unfulfilled desire. I used substances, relationships, and activities to feel better, until I realized what I longed for would never be delivered through these coping behaviors. That opened me to a radically new understanding.
The energy of desire used consciously can reshape your life and animate your vision.
Furthermore: What if pain or fear we carry is something that’s asking to be seen, felt and digested so it can become useable energy? This is a way to approach a dilemma: as uniquely creative imperative.
Again, no dilemma can be resolved from the mindset of its original conception, so a new way must be found. This is the basis for an evolving creative imperative. I know this to be true. I’ve lived it and so have my clients.
I also know we are relational beings, made for connection. You, like my clients may want to:
* Represent yourself authencially in relationship rather than present the self you’re supposed to be.
* Move away from compliance and perfectionism to self-expression and spontaneity.
* Take risks that deepen emotional connection and intimacy.
* Prioritize pleasure without apology and de-shame the body.
* Recognize and more fully embody your innate strengths and gifts.
* Befriend your nervous systen and increase capacity for self- and co-regulation.
* Invite inspiration and guidance from dreams and creativity practices.
I’d love to help you name, affirm, and orient toward your desires. Relate from genuine care, love, and warmth, rather than wearisome anxiety and defensiveness. Find more ease and capacity to meet life with confidence.
I’m an attuned field guide with a highly imaginative approach. My expertise is drawn from decades-long forays in creative imagination, family systems, trauma and post-trauma integration, polyvagal theory, and other healing modalities.
If this resonates, contact me! I’d love to hear from you.
Krayna Castelbaum
Conversation & Creativity Instigator
Artist & Writer
And suddenly you know:
It’s time to start something new
and trust the magic
of beginnings.
Meister Eckhart
- (541) 318-0045
TESTIMONIALS
Krayna helped illuminate the joy of living a life focused on presence and open-heartedness rather than external circumstance and accomplishment alone. I now live with more love and less fear.
– Jonathan Williams
Krayna was a gift from the heavens! My brother and I needed help to untangle a challenging childhood. We were raw, confused and hurting. We needed a witness to help us see the bigger picture. She was masterful. We left that single healing session with deep understanding and peace. I worked with Krayna after that for other reasons. Every session was unique and unfolded in ways I could never have imagined. Krayna asked great questions, listened attentively, and guided me to discover parts of myself I was ready to find. I am forever grateful for the healing and growth that I gained during my time with Krayna.
– Jesse A.
Our work with Krayna gave us new ways to relate to each other and examine issues rather than blame each other. We took responsibility for ourselves. Instead of constantly blowing up at each other, we learned to check in with ourselves, pause, calm down, and re-engage once the fight/flight or freeze responses had passed.
Yelling was replaced with silence and space, and then later, with conversation and being heard. We learned to listen to other’s opinion and ask questions from a place of curiosity rather than judgement. We found the goodness in our relationship, and we voice our appreciation for each other often. This was incredibly profound.
Investing time, money, and energy into our marriage was a huge step in the right direction. To intentionally ask for help, be open to change, and have a time and space dedicated to meaningful conversation was saved our marriage. We are happy to refer others to Krayna!
– Lauren and John C.
I refer people to Krayna all the time. She helped me think about what I say, versus just saying it. She helped me orient myself to the here-and-now. When I think it’s all about me or I take things personally, I remember there are so many reasons why people do what they do or think what they think. When I’d go down a rabbit hole and land in the dark, Krayna helped me find my way back to myself. I accept and soothe myself; I don’t get activated as fast or as frequently as I used to. That’s what the work gave me. Krayna is our household name.
– Lois R.