where to start with a possible spirit in my house

I've lived in my house for almost 4 years. small, inexplicable but not necessarily paranormal occurrences here and there. but for the past few months activity has ramped up, starting with someone whispering my name next to me in the middle of the night. i cannot tell if this is a spirit attached to my home, or a spirit guide/ancestor as I have been doing more research into ancestral work for the past year.

intense paranormal encounters and psychic abilities run in my family for generations. however, i can't ask my family about this as my grandfather passed away a long time ago, and my dad and grandmother have shut themselves off to this side of them since I became an adult.

i myself struggle with OCD and anxiety, so even when no threat is actually present, my nervous system sometimes tells me otherwise. im also worried that i could invite something in that could harm myself/my family/my home etc. I see a lot of people completely advising against any sort of contact bc of harmful consequences. but on the other hand, i have never felt "bad vibes" in my house, sometimes just a little spooked. this house is actually the first place I have ever felt safe and at home.

if this entity is a spirit guide or ancestor, I definitely want to make contact. if it is a ghost that needs to move on, i want to help. but of course, I want to go about this the right way and protect myself and family. for context, I am someone who values kindness and empathy. I also practice grounding, breathwork, meditation, smoke cleansing, herbology, and sprinkling spices at my front door the first of each month lol. I am a reiki practitioner. any advice on where to start discernment would be appreciated💜