About Genevieve

Core Philosophy: From Hierarchy to Growth

At the heart of our work is a simple but radical belief: You are already enough. We often get stuck in a "Power Over" way of living—feeling like we have to be better than others to be safe, or feeling smaller than others to stay quiet. This is what we call the Hierarchical Trap, and it turns our relationships into a battlefield of "who’s right" instead of "how do we connect?"

What We Strive For:

  • Power With, Not Over: We trade control for connection. We learn to stand up for ourselves without stepping on our partners.

  • Being "Real": We move toward "Congruence"—where what you feel on the inside finally matches what you say on the outside.

  • The Art of Repair: We don't aim for a perfect dance; we aim for a dance where, when we trip, we know exactly how to help each other back up.

About Genevieve Santerre, LMFTA

The Work Beneath the Surface

I believe that therapy is, at its heart, an act of mining.

Often, life—and the patterns we’ve built to survive it—can look like a rough, unassuming stone on the outside. We feel the weight of perfectionism, the hum of anxiety, or the friction in our relationships, and we assume that’s just how we are. But I know that’s not the whole story. Beneath the surface, there is a core of genuine, unshakeable value, joy, and potential.

My work is to help you dig through the sediment of your experiences, confront what isn't serving you, and uncover the brilliant, authentic life you are actually meant to be living.

My Approach: Curious, Direct, Compassionate

My practice is integrative because you are not a fragmented set of symptoms. I look at the whole picture: the way you communicate with those you love, your sleep patterns, your past experiences, your nutrition, and how you process the world, We will look at how your nervous system is responding, how your brain is filtering information, and how your daily habits are either sustaining your growth or holding you back.

I operate with radical acceptance and honesty. I am not here to coddle you, but I am here to hold the space for you to become the most empowered version of yourself. When we work together, we are partners on a project. I bring the clinical tools—the systems, the science, and the psychological frameworks—and you bring the willingness to show up, do the deep work, and reclaim your agency.

Why "Purple Mining"?

People often ask about the name. Purple is a color that represents authenticity and depth to me; it feels true to who I am. And "Mining" is our process. It’s the gritty, necessary work of excavating the things that are buried under trauma or habit so we can see what’s actually there.

What We Are Aiming For

My goal for our time together is simple: I want the person to run the thing.

Right now, anxiety might be running your life. Perfectionism might be driving your choices. In our sessions, we shift the power dynamic. We train your mind to actively scan for what you want to build: authentic connection, sustainable joy, and clear, values-based decision-making. We will work together to find the joy that has been waiting under the surface.

Are you ready to see what’s inside?

If you are tired of the exhaustion that comes with maintaining a mask and are ready to stop "fixing" your life and start living it, let’s talk

At A Glance

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