THE GREATEST DISCOVERY IS THE SELF WAITING TO BE SEEN
"You need to have a relationship with yourself."
You’ve likely heard this advice before—from therapists, in self-help books, or on social media. It sounds simple, but turning this concept into a lived reality can feel elusive.
I’m Jennifer, the creator of Portrait Healing and my journey began with the same question: How do I build a real, tangible relationship with myself? What I discovered is that true self-connection isn’t about just thinking or talking about my feelings—it’s about creating ways to literally see myself, aka self witness.
That’s why I created Portrait Healing!
Portrait Healing is a hands-on framework that teach you the tools to self-witness. This isn’t just about developing awareness—it’s about discovering a map to your emotional landscape that empowers you to trust and rely on yourself. With practical tools and a structured approach, Portrait Healing helps you build an inner dialogue that supports you in navigating life with clarity and confidence.
DOES SELF-CONNECTION FEEL LIKE HARD WORK?
If looking in the mirror feels like facing a stranger, you're not alone.
Many of us move through life feeling disconnected from ourselves—unable to truly see or accept who we are. and it’s not for lack of trying. You’ve read the books, journaled, and talked it out, yet the person staring back still feels distant. It’s like going through the motions of healing, but genuine connection remains just out of reach.
The harder you try, the more frustration builds. There's an innate sense that self-connection should feel natural—not like a task to complete.
But what if self-connection wasn’t just theoretical, but instead literal and tangible? What if you could relate to yourself in the same way you relate to others—with curiosity, compassion, and a sense of realness?
A NEW WAY TO CONNECT WITH YOURSELF
Instead of forcing self-connection through mental effort, the Portrait Healing Framework offers a hands-on tool with a repeatable process that bridges the gap between self-awareness and genuine self-connection through the power of self-witnessing.
Self-witnessing is the key—it allows you to observe yourself with curiosity and compassion, creating a safe space where true self-connection can naturally emerge.
This isn’t just another one-time-use workbook—it’s a practical framework that teaches you the tools to connect with yourself in organic, intuitive, and genuinely transformative ways.
It’s time to experience self-connection that feels as natural as breathing.
WHY SELF-WITNESSING MATTERS
Consider this: To truly have compassion for others, we must first witness their human experience. Without this fundamental witnessing, what are we truly compassionate about?
The same principle applies to ourselves—if we don’t take the time to witness our own experiences, what are we having compassion for?
SELF-WITNESSING
SELF-AWARENESS
SELF-CONNECTION
SELF-COMPASSION
SELF-REGULATION
SELF-RELIANCE
THE FRAMEWORK
The Portrait Healing Framework is built around six transformative steps, each designed as a standalone tool or as part of a comprehensive healing process. This flexible approach means you can use individual steps for quick support or immerse yourself fully to dive deep into your emotions and facilitate meaningful growth.
At the heart of this framework are powerful self-witnessing tools, including:
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The True Mirror (click here to learn more about the True Mirror) Experience a unique non-reversing mirror that reveals your true image as perceived by others.
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Emotional Processing Prompts: Utilize prompts that guide individuals in exploring and gaining a deeper understanding of their emotions.
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Video Journaling: A cathartic practice used to express thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences through recorded video, enabling introspection and reflection.
Whether you're tapping into a single tool for everyday support or engaging with the full framework for a deep, transformative experience, Portrait Healing meets you where you are and guides you toward a genuine relationship with yourself.
BENEFITS
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Experience real progress: Move from insight to action with a hands-on approach.
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Process emotions effectively: Gain structured steps to heal and recover with clarity.
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Get support anytime: Access practical tools when you need them most.
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Feel truly seen: Build a compassionate connection with your inner voice.
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Affordable and flexible: Consistent support without financial strain.
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Express yourself freely: Create a safe space for honest reflection at your own pace.
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Lead your own healing: Take an active role in your personal growth journey.
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Avoid mental burnout: Shift from quiet contemplation to tangible experiences.
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Versatile use: Apply individual tools for quick support or immerse in the full framework.
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Integrate into daily life: Tools are easy to use, promoting natural self-connection.
THIS WORK IS FOR YOU IF:
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You regularly make time to engage in inner work practices.
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You do mirror gazing work.
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You're looking to up-level your journaling practice.
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You want to have a more active role in your healing.
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You crave practical, tangible tools, not just theory and abstract concepts.
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You find self help work books really helpful.
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You feel like you’ve hit a plateau in your self-growth and want to break through to a deeper level.
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You often feel disconnected from yourself or struggle with self-acceptance.
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You’re drawn to experiential and creative approaches to healing.
SOME COMMON CONCERNS WE'VE HEARD
I’ve tried so many things already—how is this different?
The Portrait Healing Framework isn’t just another self-help workbook. It’s a hands-on, repeatable process that moves beyond quiet contemplation and mental exercises, offering tangible tools and structured guidance to help you witness yourself, process emotions, and experience real self-connection.
What if I don’t have a lot of time to commit?
Just like any relationship, self-connection grows over time. As we get closer, we naturally make time for the people we love, and the same goes for ourselves. The Portrait Healing Framework meets you where you are, offering value whether you engage deeply or use just a few tools as time allows.
Seeing myself sounds scary!
That makes total sense! There was a time I could not look in a mirror without crying, so I completely get it. After doing this work, I realized how much the the standard mirror distorts our perception of ourselves. Over time, this distortion is compounded by external influences like beauty standards and societal expectations, shaping how we see ourselves. The fear we feel is based on this distortion, however self-witnessing offers a clear, authentic view, helping you break free from this distortion.
There have been many studies on how mirrors impact self-perception. Check out this great article by Tara Well, PhD, on Why You Don’t Think Your Photos Look Like You, offering valuable insights to help ease those fears.
My favorite line from her article is "Research on the psychology of mirrors and reflection, finds that many people don’t like their image in the mirror and like their non-reversed image even less!"
It's wild to think that we often prefer the mirror image, yet still feel uncomfortable when we see ourselves, showing just how deeply distorted our self-perception has become.
TESTIMONIES
"After trying nearly every kind of therapy, group, and self-help program under the sun, I finally found the answers I was seeking inside of myself with Portrait Healing. Portrait Healing gave me the tools I needed to meet myself in the mirror and begin my healing journey. The True Mirror is a life-changing tool that allows you to see yourself objectively and helps you start to change your beliefs through examination and reflection on your thought patterns. Jennifer’s compassion, warmth, and energy radiates as she guides you through the program, peppered with her lived experience. Portrait Healing puts YOU back in your own driver’s seat, and the experience of self-empowerment is validating and life-giving. Portrait Healing changed my life and I know it will change yours!"
Stephanie G
"I've always dealt with some confidence issues regarding my appearance, and my therapist suggested trying a self-portrait workshop to complement my therapy sessions. That's when I discovered Portrait Healing online, and I'm so grateful I did. Despite initially expecting the course to be overwhelming, it turned out to be gentle and personalized allowing for me to move at my own pace. It's only been a month since I finished the workshop, but I'm already seeing positive changes. The True Mirror and video journaling is really helping get out of my head by showing the reality vs my reality. Jennifer, the instructor, is fantastic and having her story inner mixed into the lesson is really empowering. Definitely recommend Portrait Healing for anyone looking for more tools to help them on their self love journey!"
Jesse M
"This program guided by Jenn continues to help me identify my feelings, align my thoughts and build upon the growth mindset foundations that I already have in place. Utilizing the tool, the True Mirror, allows me to see myself as others see me head on. Adding in the Portrait Healing methodology to my personal care toolkit was a missing piece. I value the method that Jenn has designed as it promotes a certain level of vulnerability and deep connection with self. If you are new or experienced with your mindfulness journey, I highly encourage you to add this tool to your self care toolkit. You will use it over and over again."
Jamie M
READY TO DIVE INTO THE PORTRAIT HEALING FRAMEWORK?
There are two ways to begin your journey with Portrait Healing, catering to different learning styles and preferences.
Within each learning option, you can decide whether to integrate the True Mirror into your journey or explore without it.
Building a relationship with yourself—just like with others—takes time, and we encourage you to move at a pace that feels right for you.
If you opt out of the True Mirror, you’ll still learn about its unique benefits and how it can deepen your self-connection, however your self-witnessing experience will be slightly different
Please Click on the option you're interested in to jump to its breakdown.
LIVE CLASSES
For those who learn best in a group setting and thrive with live guidance, join us monthly for a series of four sessions, with one session per week. Each class lasts 1.5 to 2 hours.
Choose Your Class Time:
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Mondays at 6 pm EST
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Wednesdays at 1 pm EST
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Saturdays at 12 pm EST
Sign-Up Deadline: The 8th of the month prior to when you’d like to join the course. For example, to start in September, sign up by August 8th.
What is included:
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$50 off the True Mirror, for whenever you decide to purchase.
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One 45-minute 1:1 session to support your journey and offer personalized guidance.
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Community chat
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Email support (questions, technical support etc, but not mental health support)
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Lifetime access to recorded sessions.
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Guidebook
This path offers three price points to accommodate different financial circumstances, while supporting an inclusive and accessible learning community. By selecting a higher price point, you actively contribute to making Portrait Healing accessible for individuals with diverse financial backgrounds. Your generosity helps create an inclusive space, ensuring that anyone, regardless of economic means, can participate in this transformative experience. Regardless of the price you choose, the course content remains the same, and all sessions will be recorded for you to access indefinitely.
The Three Price Points Are:
$380 - $630 - $880
Payment Options
We offer flexible payment options through AfterPay and PayPal Credit, both of which include interest-free payment periods. Be sure to review the terms of each to ensure they work for your financial needs.
GUIDEBOOK
For those who prefer independent exploration, this guidebook provides all the tools and guidance you need to build a genuine relationship with yourself—on your own time.
What is included:
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$50 off the True Mirror, for whenever you decide to purchase.
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One 45-minute 1:1 session to support your journey and offer personalized guidance.
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Community chat
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Email support (questions, technical support etc, but not mental health support)
Special Introductory Pricing: A Thank You to Our Early Supporters!
We're excited to offer introductory pricing as a token of appreciation for all the support we've received.
The guidebook starts at just $11.11, with the price increasing by $11.11 at the start of each month until it reaches the final price of $111.11 on December 1st, 2025.
This tiered pricing is designed to reward early supporters with a significant discount, offering a unique opportunityto access the guidebook at a lower cost before it reaches its full value.
Prices for each month are as follows
March:
April:
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:
November:
December:
$11.11
$22.22
$33.33
$44.44
$55.55
$66.66
$77.77
$88.88
$99.99
$111.11
