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About

A soft place to land when life feels like too much, all the time.

Hi, I’m Maryam — a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), poet at heart, nervous system whisperer, and devoted dog person.

I created Inner Peace Heaven for the ones who smile on the outside but are quietly spiraling inside.
For the high-achieving, heart-heavy, slightly-fried humans who’ve Googled “Why am I like this?” more times than they’d care to admit.

Here, you’re not broken. You’re just overwhelmed.
And healing doesn’t have to be harsh.

A Blend of Heart + Brain (Literally)

With a background in mental health, trauma-informed care, and neuroscience, I’ve spent years walking alongside people who look “fine” but feel anything but.

I’ve also been that person — buzzing with anxiety, craving quiet, trying to function through the fog.

So I created this space: A gentle corner of the internet where peace is the point — not perfection.

What You’ll Find Inside

  • Calming, science-backed tools that actually work
  • Honest blog posts that blend humor with healing
  • Downloadable resources for anxiety, burnout & overstimulation
  • Occasional poetry, dog references, and permission to rest

When I’m Not Doing This…

You’ll find me:

  • Traveling slowly
  • Sipping something warm
  • Reading something deep
  • Snuggling my dog while recharging with my family

I believe healing can be powerful and soft — and I try to live that daily (except when I forget and overcommit, but hey, we’re all human.)

Start Here

  • If you’re new to Inner Peace Heaven, begin with:
  • Free Tools – Take what you need, no strings attached
  • The Blog – Thoughts, somatic tools, and sassy grounding scripts

Peace isn’t a destination — it’s something we learn to let in.
I’m so glad you’re here.