My Philosophy
I operate under the belief that all things are perpetually moving towards wholeness. What we think of as suffering or pain- are often invitations for a deeper understanding. Where most of us try to stay comfortable, where we really thrive is finding and pushing our edge. This gives us the grit and resilience we need to pursue big ideas and big dreams.
My role, as I see it, is to assist you in finding, clarifying, and exploring the ways in which you are being called to move towards your own wholeness, or, achieve success.
Healing and change is not always easy, pleasant, straightforward, or comfortable. I am here to steady you. I know–from years in the field, my own experiences, and a lifetime of observing human behavior that this is possible, rewarding, and liberating to feel in line with who you are and the life you want.
One individual I worked with stated that she felt I helped call her back to herself –this description feels meaningful to me and in line with my goal for you: To come back to yourself. To feel whole and at home in your life.
How it Started
As the name suggests voyage is a journey, a path, or a destination. But it can also be chaos, unexpected challenges, or destruction. The feeling of being lost and the feeling of being found. The excitement of a new place and the fear of leaving familiar ground. A journey can be external (literal roads traveled), or it can be internal– change within you (thoughts, feelings, emotions, or understanding).
Whatever voyage is for you, it is about movement.
Traversing from one point to another– and this is best done with support and guidance along the way.
This is Simply who I am
Personally, and professionally, I am compulsively driven to help others heal and lessen, or completely eradicate, the hold that suffering or barriers have on the quality of a person’s life. I say compulsive, because it is a way of being that I cannot seem to turn on and off. I am obsessed with excellence and forever curious about the drive we have as humans to lead us to where we want to be.
I Believe
Healing is Always Possible and it doesn’t have to take a long time, but it can
Inside World First, Outside World Second
You are Powerful and Worthy, just because you are
The Mind Often Gets in the Way: Drop into the body, drop into the heart
I Walk my Talk
Any good coach has their own coach, and I am no exception. I take my own excellence and self-development incredibly seriously as I know it not only dictates the quality of my own life– but the depth of work in which I can do with and for others.
In addition to my extensive training in psychology and human behavior at some of the top universities in the US, I am an executive director, business owner, professor, coach, and competitive athlete. In all of these areas I continue to fine tune my knowledge, skill set, and deepen the way in which I can guide, mentor, and support clients I work with in various domains of life. Whether it is in a boardroom, academics, relationships, or a competitive athletic stage- my passion is helping you to optimize what you can do when it matters most.
Professional Bio
Christina Belknap is a licensed clinical social worker and doctoral candidate with over twelve years of experience. She received an MSW from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017, where she was selected for a competitive PEARLS Fellowship, a Program in Mental Health Education Assessment, Recovery and Leadership for Social Workers. Christina served in the Peace Corps from 2013-2015 as a community development and education volunteer in the Eastern Caribbean where she also provided leadership as the Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC) representative for the island of St. Lucia.
In addition to clinical work, Christina has served as a graduate level instructor and guest speaker at both Bryn Mawr College and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice. She is committed to developing inclusive and equitable practices in higher education as well as professional organizations with an emphasis on the role of belonging, safety, and trauma in learning theories.
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Attachment, belonging, and learning theories
Archetypes, myth, and the impact on the human psyche
The role of spirituality in mental health
Feminism and intersectional feminist theory
Substance use and co-occurring disorders
Neurobiological mechanisms of learning and behavior change
Mentorship and professional development
Inclusion and equity in pedagogy and higher education