A Brief History

There was a time in my twenties that I was working for a global non-profit. It was rewarding with purpose, and I loved my team! I didn’t think I was ever going to move back to the States. But there was a trend I was noticing. Not everyone felt the same way and not many were lasting long over there. What stuck out to me the most is that it wasn’t just all the stressors of living in another culture (with small children, a taxing job, a foreign language, in a culture you don’t understand…) that was causing the return to the States. It was the stress all of those factors were putting on their marriage and family, or for the single workers it was making it hard to sustain those vital connections. And an even harder questions to answer was “Where do the helpers go for help??”. I hated seeing all of these people I cared about, with families that were crumbling, depression taking away from life and leaving the work we were all so passionate about. That’s when I hopped on a plane and came back to the States to be equipped as a marriage and trauma therapist. To be honest, I thought I’d get right back on a jet with my license in hand, but what I discovered is “wherever you go, there you are”. Meaning, people back in the States are having the same problems. So I stayed. Sozo House has been a mission ever since, and I am so glad to welcome you here.

Recognizing that leaders often face unique barriers to seeking support, Sozo House offers a safe, confidential, and beautiful environment where they can heal deeply, rest fully, and renew their sense of purpose.