What a Session Might Include
Somatic Therapy
Learning to track your body sensations and nervous system with as much fluency as you track your thoughts. This lets us see the whole picture of your experience, which often helps clarify stuck places and discover new, more sustainable ways of navigating difficulty. (Please note: I do not do hands-on work.)
Talking
Especially in the beginning of therapy, we will be talking quite a bit. I want to get to know your history, your current day-to-day experiences, and what you already know about yourself. Later, as I catch up with your understanding, sessions often include more mindfulness and somatic work. I’m also happy to teach or include mindfulness skills from the start if you’re already familiar with them or want to start building your capacity to use them.
Mindfulness
Using mindfulness allows us to observe our patterns and experiences with less overwhelm. Less overwhelm often means we are able to discover more options and how to skillfully act on those options.
Boundary Work
Boundaries can create more well-being for ourselves and our relationships. However, we often aren’t given good examples of how to create or use boundaries. We’ll figure out how to put the boundaries that work for you into action.
Collaboration
You’ve probably already read the advice out there, tried it, and found that one size does not fit all. In my experience, when therapy is collaborative, exploratory, and focused on your particular experience, it is more effective.
