Welcome. I’m Carina — a clinical therapist, Reiki practitioner, certified yoga teacher, and the heart behind Ember & Ease. My work is rooted in the belief that healing is both a science and a soul-deep process. I help people reconnect to themselves after burnout, trauma, illness, or loss — offering both clinical support and holistic care.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and addiction recovery, I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, DBT, inner child work, and chronic stress support. Alongside my therapy practice, I offer in-home Reiki sessions, healing yoga, and spiritual self-care guidance designed to support the body, mind, and spirit.
I created Ember & Ease to be a space where softness meets strength. Where you're allowed to let go, to feel deeply, and to grow in your own way.
When I’m not seeing clients, you’ll find me writing books, teaching gentle yoga, or spending time with my two children — all things that remind me how healing is never linear, but always possible.
Reiki is a gentle, hands-on (or hands-near) energy healing practice that supports the body’s natural ability to heal. Rooted in Japanese tradition, Reiki works by channeling universal life force energy to promote deep relaxation, emotional balance, and inner clarity.
I offer in-home Reiki sessions in the Mount Sterling area, creating a calm, sacred space where you can rest, release, and reconnect. Whether you’re navigating chronic stress, grief, illness, or simply seeking energetic renewal, Reiki offers a quiet, powerful space to soften and restore.
Each session is tailored to your needs and may include grounding techniques, gentle touch, intuitive guidance, and optional integrative support such as breathwork or meditative cues. No prior experience is needed — just a willingness to receive.
You don’t have to do all the healing alone. Let yourself be held.