Shadow Work Studio

Shadow Work Studio

If you’re feeling lost or unsure which path fits:

SIM is for identity clarity; Regulation & Rhythm is for balance.

Some people need grounding before depth. Others need meaning before movement. Both pathways are designed to meet you exactly where you are.

Symbolic Identity Offerings

SIM is intentionally delivered through the written word. An alternative modality for those who access depth through space and reflection, it allows you to take the work in at your own pace and return to it as your clarity expands.

The Symbolic Identity Method™ offers three pathways: a single insight, a sustained arc, and a full-system diagnostic.

Symbolic Identity Mini‑Diagnostic

Micro-Movement

A small shift with immediate clarity.

The Mini‑Diagnostic gives you a precise, written interpretation of the one symbolic movement shaping your current moment, so you can understand what’s driving it and what it’s asking of you.

This is not a personality test, not a coaching session, and not a therapeutic assessment. It’s a structured symbolic analysis rooted in depth psychology, developmental theory, and identity patterning; created specifically for you in this moment.

Ideal for:

When you want to understand what’s actually happening right now; the pattern, shift, or pressure you can feel but haven’t been able to name.

What you receive

A one‑page interpretive insight that reveals:

the core pattern you’re inhabiting
the distortion or pressure shaping your current threshold
the direction your identity is beginning to move
the one insight that will help you make sense of what you’re experiencing right now

How it works

After purchase, you’ll receive a short set of questions to help me understand the moment you’re in and what you want clarity on. You complete them in your own time - no call required.

Once submitted, I begin crafting your interpretive insight. Your one‑page clarity artifact is delivered directly to your email.

Choose this if you’re:

feeling a shift but can’t name it
sensing a pattern repeating
standing at a threshold
wanting clarity before committing to deeper work

If you choose to continue into the 8‑Week Depth Container, the full price includes this interpretive layer.

If your Mini‑Diagnostic was completed in the last 30 days, a $150 credit is applied toward the 8‑Week Depth Container.

8 - Week Depth Container

Macro-Movement

A sustained arc of transformation.

The 8‑Week Depth Container is the applied movement pathway. Over eight weeks, you work through a structured sequence of symbolic prompts and movement practices based on your Mini‑Diagnostic.

Michele reviews your responses each week and assess the patterns emerging in your interaction with the material. Then she adjusts the arc to match your actual movement. This is a guided, adaptive process (not live sessions) where your written reflections become the basis for ongoing analysis and refinement.

Ideal for:

When you’re ready for deeper symbolic work, ongoing guidance, and a structured process that evolves in response to your lived experience.

What you receive

A comprehensive 8‑week process that includes:

full symbolic identity analysis
weekly symbolic prompts and movement practices (Movement practices are symbolic exercises designed to shift how you relate to your internal landscape.)
weekly written assessment of your responses
adaptive adjustments to your arc
ongoing interpretive insights
a structured developmental pathway
Mini‑Diagnostic layer (included)

How it works

Each week, you receive a set of symbolic prompts and movement practices. You complete them in your own time. I review your responses, analyze the patterns and shifts emerging in your interaction with the material, and adjust the following week’s arc accordingly.

This creates a sustained, guided process that supports meaningful internal movement, integration, and clarity - without live sessions or open‑ended messaging.

Choose this if you’re:

ready for deeper symbolic work
wanting ongoing guidance without live calls
moving through a larger identity shift or transition
seeking a structured, adaptive arc rather than a single insight
wanting support as you move through a complex threshold

Diagnostic

The full architecture of your identity.

Mapping is the comprehensive diagnostic tier of SIM. Unlike the Mini‑Diagnostic - which focuses on one pattern or moment - Mapping reveals the entire structure of your identity system. It identifies the patterns shaping your choices, the pressures influencing your responses, and the symbolic dynamics operating across your life as a whole. This tier provides orientation, not movement; it prepares you for the Architecture and Recalibration phases that follow.

Ideal for:

When you want a full, system-level understanding of your identity, not just clarity on one question or pattern, but the entire architecture shaping how you move through the world.

What you receive

A full symbolic identity diagnostic that includes:

Identity Structure

world and realm of operation
core identity posture
constellation of patterns

Pressures + Distortions

pressures shaping responses
distortions influencing thresholds

Archetypal Movement

emerging archetypal movement
structural qualities stabilizing identity

Orientation

symbolic image that captures the emotional truth of your moment
correct orientation before entering Architecture or Recalibration

How it works

You complete a detailed intake that captures your lived experience, patterns, and current threshold. I analyze your responses through the SIM™ framework - depth psychology, developmental theory, symbolic cognition, and identity patterning - to map the full architecture of your identity system.

You receive a multi‑section written diagnostic that outlines your identity structure with clarity and precision. This is the foundation for the next tiers: Architecture (structural interpretation) and Recalibration (applied realignment).

Choose this if you’re:

wanting a full diagnostic, not a single‑pattern insight
seeking clarity on the entire structure beneath your experience
standing in a complex threshold and needing full orientation
preparing for Architecture or Recalibration
wanting a precise map of your identity system before taking action

Symbolic Identity Mapping

Begin Mini‑Diagnostic

Enter Depth Container

Begin the Reset

Micro-Movement

A gentle return to steadiness.

The Eating Rhythm Reset is a simple, structured 4‑week process designed to stabilize one of the first rhythms to collapse when your system is overwhelmed: your eating rhythm. Each week focuses on one small, doable adjustment that brings your regulation back online without pressure, perfectionism, or diet culture.

You receive one weekly focus, one check‑in, and one small shift that helps your system re‑establish trust, predictability, and internal steadiness.

Ideal for:

When your eating rhythm has become erratic — too much, too little, too rushed — and you want a gentle, structured way to rebuild trust with food and restore regulation without shame.

What you receive

A clear, supportive 4‑week process that includes:

one weekly focus A single, simple anchor that stabilizes your rhythm without overwhelm.
one weekly check‑in A brief written reflection that helps you notice patterns and shifts.
one small regulating adjustment A practical, body‑based shift that supports steadiness and predictability.
gentle accountability A weekly touchpoint that keeps the rhythm intact without pressure.
a regulation‑first framework No dieting, no tracking, no perfection — just nervous‑system‑aligned rhythm.

How it works

Each week, you receive a short written focus and one small adjustment to practice. You complete it in your own time. Your weekly check‑in helps you notice what’s shifting, what’s stabilizing, and what your system is asking for next.

This creates a gentle, structured process that restores your eating rhythm and supports regulation — without meal plans, rules, or performance.

Choose this if you’re:

wanting a gentle, structured reset
noticing your eating rhythm slipping
overwhelmed and needing a simple anchor
wanting regulation without dieting
craving steadiness, predictability, and trust with food

4 - Week Eating Rhythm Reset

Regulation & Rhythm Offerings

A body‑based pathway for restoring steadiness and internal pacing.

Regulation & Rhythm is designed for the moments when your system needs grounding, predictability, and gentle structure. This modality works through small, practical shifts that help your body re‑establish trust, rhythm, and internal steadiness — without pressure, performance, or perfection.

The Regulation & Rhythm wing currently offers a single pathway: a 4‑week reset that restores your eating rhythm and supports nervous‑system regulation.

FAQs

What is shadow work?

Shadow work is the practice of exploring the parts of ourselves we often keep hidden such as our fears, patterns, and unspoken desires. Instead of pushing them away, we bring them into the light with compassion. In this process, the “shadow” becomes a source of wisdom and transformation. At Shadow Work Studio, we use archetypes, symbols, and ritual actions to help you see these hidden aspects clearly and turn them into creative power.

Who is this for?

These sessions are for anyone standing at a threshold - whether personal, relational, or creative - who feels called to explore their challenge through symbol, story, and ritual. You don’t need prior experience with shadow work, myth, or ceremony. What matters is your willingness to bring one issue, question, or challenge and engage it with curiosity.

If you prefer live dialogue, we meet one‑on‑one online to clarify and co‑create in real time.
If you prefer asynchronous guidance, you’ll receive written prompts, symbolic maps, or ritual directives to work with privately, at your own pace.

These sessions are especially supportive for people who:

Want clarity without traditional therapy or coaching.
Feel drawn to mythic language, archetypes, or ritual practice.
Need a safe, structured way to transform overwhelm into symbolic action.
Value both practical steps and poetic resonance.

How do sessions work?

Each session begins with a simple step: you bring one issue, question, or challenge you’d like to explore. Together, we clarify it and look at it through a symbolic lens such as archetypes, myth, or ritual imagery. From there, you receive a bespoke symbolic action or ritual directive crafted just for you. This might be journaling, altar work, visualization, or another creative practice. You enact it in your own time, anchoring the insight into real change.

Some offerings are live, one‑on‑one online sessions, where we meet in real time to explore and clarify together. Other offerings are asynchronous, meaning you’ll receive written guidance, ritual prompts, or symbolic maps to work with at your own pace, without needing to be present in a live call.

All sessions are designed to be both practical and mythic: clear enough to act on, yet resonant enough to feel like a threshold crossing.

Are sessions private?

Yes, all sessions are held with strict confidentiality and care.

What is a ritual?

A sigil is a custom symbol designed to focus your intention and ritual power.

How do I start my transformation?

Begin by booking a deep 1:1 session to clarify your archetypes and craft your symbolic path.

Sessions that meet you - live or asynchronous.

Are sessions live or self‑paced?

We offer both. Some sessions are live, one‑on‑one online conversations, where we meet in real time to explore your chosen issue together. Other offerings are asynchronous, meaning you’ll receive written guidance, ritual prompts, or symbolic maps to work with at your own pace, without needing to attend a live call.

This way, you can choose the format that best fits your rhythm whether you prefer direct dialogue or self‑guided ritual practice.