About Me

My name is Thekla. I bridge the gap from research to real life, curating how we reconnect with ourselves and one another in the modern world.

You will find me at the intersection of compassion, addiction,​ technology, and social health. I strategically advise NIH and Tech companies; guide health systems in implementing evidence-based practices and teach self-compassion to medical students, abortion providers, physicians, parents, and CEOs.

Imagine shifting a legacy healthcare giant like Kaiser Permanente to make alcohol screening a standard vital sign, impacting millions. That's the impact I've had in my career, along with creating a replicable model for nationwide change and earning a strategic role at the NIH, now shaping how the nation discusses alcohol use.

With 15 years on the front lines of addiction recovery, integrated behavioral health, teaching medical students, and abortion advocacy, I have a proven track record of bridging divides and inspiring action in historically stigmatized communities. My expertise isn't just theoretical; it's forged in clinical practice and scaled for national impact.

My deepest passion is equipping current and future leaders – from medical pioneers to hospitality titans to CEOs and parents – with the language of self-compassion, because the most transformative conversations begin within.

The world needs each of us; the best way to give is by nourishing from within.