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My Approach

Mindfulness and the Body

MINDFULNESS AND THE BODY

I’m a trauma-informed therapist who integrates several mindfulness-based, somatic psychotherapy approaches. Working with the body (“soma”) is a bottom-up approach rather than a top-down one. For example, we may feel unsafe or not good enough and try to convince ourselves otherwise — but if our body doesn’t feel safe or worthy, those thoughts alone may not create real change. 
 
On the other hand, after a good night’s sleep, when our body is more rested and our nervous system is better regulated, we might notice a shift in perspective.  The same challenge that once felt overwhelming may now seem more manageable, and we may feel clearer and more capable.
 
In my work, I integrate Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, Somatic EMDR, and Brainspotting to support deep healing and transformation.
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Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-centered approach to processing trauma and stress-related symptoms, including anxiety, burnout, depression, hypervigilance, dissociation, chronic pain, and other forms of emotional distress. SE focuses on the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which governs our fight, flight, or freeze responses. While the ANS is designed to self-regulate, it can become dysregulated when overwhelmed by a challenging experience, often involving intense fear or helplessness. This experience may have happened long ago, yet the body may continue to react as if the threat is still present.
 
SE is based on the body’s ability to heal, guided by the nervous system’s natural rhythms. It provides a framework to identify and resolve stuck states, restoring the body’s capacity for self-regulation. This gentle process titrates traumatic experiences into small, manageable pieces, allowing for safe processing. Over time, the nervous system gradually returns to balance through rhythmic movement between distress and calm.
 
As a Somatic Experiencing practitioner, I will guide you in restoring balance and moving beyond the places where you feel stuck.
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Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy
My therapeutic approach is deeply influenced by Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy. By turning inward in mindfulness and settling into the present moment, old memories often surface naturally, bringing us back to the origins of our wounding. In those moments, we form beliefs about ourselves, relationships, and the world, along with coping strategies to manage pain.
 
These beliefs and patterns don’t just exist in the mind but also manifest in the body and emotions. Through Hakomi, we can gently explore and transform these deeply held beliefs, expectations, and patterns that no longer serve us. This process allows for deep, lasting change, helping us move beyond internal blocks and open ourselves to new possibilities.
 
When we cultivate a deeper, more intimate connection with ourselves, we can respond to life in ways that align more fully with what we truly want.
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Somatic EMDR​
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based, highly effective treatment for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions. This structured, eight-phase approach addresses the emotional distress linked to traumatic experiences. The brain naturally seeks to process and integrate traumatic memories, but sometimes it becomes "stuck," preventing healing. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, to help access, desensitize, reprocess, and integrate these memories.
 
Traditional EMDR often targets the most distressing parts of a memory directly, which can sometimes be overwhelming, and push us beyond our window of tolerance. In my practice, I integrate Somatic EMDR, blending traditional EMDR with somatic therapy techniques. By carefully tracking your nervous system, I ensure you stay within your window of tolerance. This way you can reprocess the experience without becoming overwhelmed until the memory loses its emotional charge and no longer disrupts your sense of well-being.
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Brainspotting (BSP)
Brainspotting (BSP) is a trauma therapy that helps identify, process and release unresolved trauma or emotional distress stored in the body. When the nervous system is unable to fully process an overwhelming experience, trauma can become trapped in the body, manifesting as physical and emotional symptoms. This can impact our sense of self and prevent us from feeling grounded in the present. BSP is designed to access and process these unresolved memories until they no longer carry emotional intensity.
 
BSP is based on the observation that "where we look affects how we feel." In our session, we identify a specific eye position in your visual field that corresponds to the deep, inner felt sense of distress related to the issue you wish to resolve. By holding your gaze at this fixed position and allowing whatever emerges to unfold, rather than talking through the problem, the brain can process and release both the emotional and physical activation linked to trauma. This approach allows healing to take place on a deeper level, beyond cognitive processing alone.

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INNATE ABILITY TO HEAL AND GROW WITHIN

I believe that each of us is born with the innate ability to find answers within, heal our wounds, and grow. As a therapist, I support your healing journey in a gentle, non-judgmental, and respectful way, creating a safe space where your inner process can unfold naturally.

INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

I was initially trained in traditional talk therapies. In addition to my somatic and mindfulness-based approaches, I draw from a variety of modalities to meet your individual needs, such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.

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“Staying in contact with the body is staying in contact with a deeper knowing.”
Marilyn Morgan
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