holding space for what is ready to be seen

Family and Systemic Constellations offered in a compassionate, grounded space for healing, growth and belonging

Welcome

I’m glad you’re here

If you’re feeling the nudge to shift, grow or understand your life in a deeper way, you’re in the right place. I’m passionate about supporting people on their journeys toward embodied wholeness and meaningful transformation. Whether you’re curious, hopeful, or standing at a crossroads, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

My own healing journey began more than twenty years ago when I realized I was carrying pain that didn’t feel entirely my own. That awareness led me into a long exploration—through meditation, somatic healing, therapy, energy work and countless pages of writing. Each step brought insight, but it wasn’t until I discovered Family and Systemic Constellations that something truly clicked. This work opened doors for me mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Constellations helped me open and grow in ways I didn’t know were possible and that experience inspired me to train as a facilitator and learn from teachers across the world. Now I’m grateful to share this powerful method with others who are ready for their own shifts and openings.

If you feel called to explore this work, I’d love for you to join me. Healing is so much richer when we do it together. I look forward to meeting you.

Warmly,

Where Transformation Begins

In this perspective-shifting work, the invisible threads that bind us to our families, our histories, and our wider communities are gently illuminated. Through Family and Systemic Constellations, you are invited to embark on a journey of healing, clarity and connection.

  • Family and Systemic Constellations offer a unique, experiential approach to revealing the hidden dynamics within families, organizations and other systems. This method is rooted in the pioneering work of German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger. It aims to make visible the unconscious patterns, loyalties and entanglements that shape our lives and relationships. By doing so, we can acknowledge what has been excluded. We restore balance and open a path toward greater freedom and fulfillment.

    At its heart, a constellation is a living map brought to life within a group or individual setting. Participants are invited to set up representatives for members of a family or system. Through their spatial arrangement and movement, the underlying dynamics are revealed. This process often leads to profound insights, emotional release and a sense of belonging and peace.

  • Trained family and systemic constellations facilitators navigate the process. They create a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental environment for the work to unfold. The process typically works in the following way:

    • Intention Setting: The client brings a specific question, challenge or area of concern. This could be a relationship difficulty, a repeating life pattern, a health issue or a longing for deeper connection.

    • Choosing Representatives: In a group, volunteers are invited to stand in as representatives. They can represent significant people, elements or even abstract concepts in the client’s life. In one-on-one sessions, objects and/or floor markers will be used instead with the facilitator stepping in as the representatives.

    • Mapping the System: The representatives stand in relation to each other, creating a living picture of the system.

    • Observing Dynamics: The facilitator and client observe the representatives’ sensations, emotions and impulses. Patterns of connection, exclusion, burden or love come into view.

    • Interventions and Movements: With gentle guidance, the facilitator may introduce healing sentences. They might also suggest movements or changes in position. These actions bring the system into greater harmony. This often results in deep shifts, even when no words are spoken.

    • Integration: The session concludes with time for reflection, grounding and discussing ways to integrate insights into daily life.

  • Many of our struggles—whether emotional, relational or even physical—have roots that reach far beyond our individual lives. We may unknowingly carry the burdens, beliefs, losses or traumas of previous generations. Systemic constellations offer a pathway to uncover, honor and release these hidden influences, making space for new possibilities.

    • Healing Generational Patterns: Break free from cycles of pain. Free yourself from conflict or limitations that have been passed down through your family lineage.

    • Restore Balance and Belonging: Experience a renewed sense of love, acceptance and place within your family or system.

    • Transform Relationships: Shift dynamics with parents, partners, children, colleague or others by addressing the root causes rather than surface symptoms.

    • Personal Growth: Access greater clarity, peace and direction as you align with your authentic self and purpose.

  • Systemic work is based on the understanding that every member of a system has a rightful place. This includes family, team or community. Each member has a need for belonging. When exclusion, injustice or unresolved trauma occurs, the system attempts to restore balance, often at the expense of later generations. By bringing these dynamics into the light, constellations enable recognition, reconciliation and a return to the natural order.

    This work honors the dignity of all. It respects the fate of each individual without judgment. It also recognizes that love is the most powerful force for healing. Through simple yet profound movements, new possibilities emerge for individuals and their systems.

  • Every experience with constellations is unique, however, many participants describe feeling lighter, clearer and more at peace after their constellation. Insights may continue to unfold in the days, weeks and months that follow, supporting ongoing transformation.

    Sessions are confidential, non-judgmental and inclusive of all backgrounds and beliefs. No prior experience is necessary; simply bring your openness, curiosity and willingness to explore.

Our Services

One-on-one individual sessions
$125.00

Receive a one-on-one constellation in my home office in Shorewood, Minnesota, on Zoom, or at an agreed upon location. Each session consists of a short intake, followed by a constellation using a variety of methods and then an integration debrief. Sessions last between 1 – 1.5 hours.

Individual Private Constellation with Live Representatives
$250.00

Receive an individual constellation utilizing in person representatives or representatives online via Zoom. These sessions are privately scheduled and representatives are arranged to be present at the home office, at an agreed upon location or on Zoom. Please complete a contact form or call Carey at 612.202.0120 to discuss customizing an individual constellation to meet your needs. Sessions last approximately 2 hours.

Community sessions
Sale Price: $49.00 Original Price: $55.00

Regular, community-based constellation sessions hosted in various locations. Clients (issue holders) will not be pre-selected. Everyone who comes to the community session will have the opportunity to be the client, represent and/or hold space. Early registration pricing is applied up to 7 days before event.

  • “Every one of my experiences with Carey has been deeply profound and grounded in compassion and care. I would highly recommend Carey to anyone who wants to expand their awareness and create the potential for meaningful shifts in their life.”

    —K.R., Maple Grove, MN (group and 1:1 Zoom client)

  • "I really felt a shift after my session with Carey. It really helped me to see, understand and release the energy connection between me and [my colleague]. Very powerful!"

    —A. R., Chaska, MN (1:1 in person client)

  • "Through my work with Carey, I’ve found a sense of peace about my future even without having all the answers. I also now understand that feelings of unexplained sadness may not originate within me, which gives me a profound sense of relief and self-compassion. I highly recommend working with Carey!"

    - E. M., Chicago, IL (1:1 Zoom and in person client)

  • "It was so wonderfully surprising and deep working with Carey! Much much gratitude"

    -J. B., Edina, MN (1:1 in person client)