Alana Helapitage

I spent most of my life striving to prove my worth. As an empath with a profound commitment to being of service, I grew up not knowing how to care for others without sacrificing my own well-being. I strayed farther and farther away from the pure joy of expressing who I truly was—totally enmeshed in the roles I played: daughter, partner, friend, professional, perfectionist.

When I reached my early 20’s, it dawned on me that I couldn’t keep putting myself last. Depression, anxiety, and borderline anorexia brought me to my knees, so I turned to my lifelong love of writing as a way to discover, reclaim, and heal myself. At the same time, I committed to regular psychotherapy, naturopathic care, yoga, and meditation. These practices gave me the freedom to speak my truth and balance serving others with loving myself.

In 2016, I founded A Shared Path, LLC to harvest what I’d learned about self-love and authentic self-expression as a professional writer and editor to wellness-focused entrepreneurs. After my first two years in business, I expanded my offerings to help purpose-driven perfectionists transform their lives through writing, meditation and spiritual direction.

Leveraging my certification in meditation & mindfulness, training in spiritual direction, teaching experience and almost 10 years of professional writing experience, I help clients access their power to embody the sweet spot between authentic self-love and an unshakable desire to serve.

In a world that wants to fix you, I am here to hold you: your strengths, your vulnerabilities, your core intentions, and your calling. Within the safe, nurturing space of our partnership, you access your freedom to heal, grow and thrive in whatever direction you choose. You might come to me feeling broken, but my intention is that you leave knowing you were whole all along.

Every first visit is completely customized to the client. First sessions generally combine targeted getting-to-know you dialogue with guided meditation, writing practice, and intensive yet joyful self-inquiry. Clients report feeling completely safe to be transparent about their struggles with self-love, self-care, and self-expression from the very beginning, while starting the journey to clear, sustainable solutions.

Let go of your assumptions and trust that you already have the answers you need. I’m simply here to help you realize those answers with more authenticity, abundance, and unconditional love. You have complete authority in your journey through this work and I am with you every step of the way to ensure you can find your voice, prioritize your well-being, and release self-doubt—your way. Although I’m 100% committed to your success, you are ultimately responsible for your own results.