Welcome!

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Hi my name is Lacey. So glad you are here. I work as a mental health counselor. I view mental health like tending to a garden—intentionally planting healthy seeds, nurturing growth, and learning to gently weed out thoughts and patterns that no longer serve us.

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Self published and illustrated book.

Cover of a book titled 'Emocean: A feeling journey' featuring an illustration of the ocean with waves and seagulls.

A peek inside…

Open book with an illustrated ocean scene on the right page and a text passage on the left page. The scene depicts blue waves crashing onto a sandy beach under a partly cloudy sky.

Help children and adults understand and express big emotions with Emocean—a beautifully illustrated picture book featuring hand-painted ocean artwork designed to support feelings like sadness, anger, anxiety, and excitement.
Through 15 hand-painted ocean scenes, each emotion is visually represented, helping readers recognize and connect with what they feel—even when words are hard to find.
Perfect for anyone who struggles to verbalize emotions, this book provides a gentle, engaging way to explore emotional states and build self-awareness. Readers can identify whether they feel sad, angry, or anxious by connecting with the ocean imagery.
Ideal for parents, teachers, and therapists looking for an accessible emotional tool that resonates with both children and adults.