OUR FOUNDER
Hi there! I’m Jamie.
How do I know integrating psychoanalysis with mindbody techniques is the key to finding balance and purpose? Well, because these techniques have not only helped me, but hundreds of my clients and patients!
When I started my career, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up. In my earlier years, I navigated trauma, depression, and a nagging feeling that I was meant for something more but I didn’t know what. It wasn’t until my late twenties, and after the birth of my first child, that I finally decided to pursue a field that I was truly passionate about.
Once I dipped my toes in the world of psychology, I knew I was in the right place. From becoming a licensed clinical social worker, opening a private practice, pursuing specialized training to be a board-certified psychoanalyst, to now teaching and supervising others, my guiding passion has always been to help others understand themselves better.
But even after becoming one of the most sought after experts in my field, everything I knew couldn’t prepare me for what life sent my way.
From health scares to nearly losing one of my children, I quickly realized that just knowing myself wasn’t enough. I needed to find balance. I needed to find peace.
I found myself on an ayurvedic retreat in California, and my life changed again. It was the missing piece. The ayurvedic lifestyle so beautifully encapsulated everything my clinical training had taught me with a holistic approach to full mind/body wellness. Pursuing a certification in ayurvedic lifestyle instruction was the next step in my journey.
In 2019, I started Windows to Wisdom as a way to share my combined knowledge from an extensive career in psychoanalysis and my personal journey through Ayurvedic living. My mission has always been to help psychologically-minded, motivated, professional women, illuminate their minds, uncover their true purpose, unlock success, find balance, and experience peace.
Here’s what my journey has looked like so far...
1986
When I went to therapy for the first time.
1993
Gave birth to my son and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
1997-2006
On faculty at the Tulane Department of Psychiatry in New Orleans, LA
2002
Married Ian, by biggest supporter
2014
Became a board-certified Psychoanalyst and quit smoking for the last time
2017
Attended my first Ayurveda retreat in California
1989
Left the retail world to pursue a career in psychology
1995
Graduated with a Master’s of Social Work
1998
Opened my private practice
2007
Began training to be a Psychoanalyst
2016
Struggled with nearly losing my child
2019
Founded Windows to Wisdom, hosted my first retreat, and became qualified to train and supervise new Psychoanalysts
YOUR JOURNEY TO
A NEW VIEW OF YOU
STARTS RIGHT HERE.
Whether you seek to understand the unconscious mind or embrace ancient wisdom for mind-body harmony, Windows to Wisdom is your compass for healing, growth, and balanced, impactful living. My comprehensive approach is for anyone seeking to create sustainable personal growth and deeper fulfillment. Rooted in over 25 years of experience as a clinician, teacher, supervisor, and leader, I can’t wait to share my knowledge and insight to guide you on this empowering journey.
PODCAST FEATURES
Hear Jamie speak on a variety of mental health topics.