Living comfortably in our bodies can shift the way we relate to everything from our relationships and our work to pleasure and our sense of self. When we’ve been through trauma or prolonged stress, the nervous system can get stuck in patterns that no longer feel supportive, even if they once made sense.

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-based approach that works directly with the nervous system to support healing. Rather than focusing only on talking through what’s happened, SE helps us pay attention to how those experiences are held in the body and gently support the system in processing and reorganizing. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, this work is grounded in the understanding that the body has an innate capacity to move toward regulation when given the right conditions.

As Bessel van der Kolk writes, “Trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on mind, brain, and body.” In our work together, we approach that imprint with care and support your system in finding more flexibility, safety, and capacity over time.

Through this approach, people often notice shifts in how they relate to their bodies, a reduction in symptoms of overwhelm or shutdown, and a greater sense of presence in their lives and relationships. SE can be integrated with other therapeutic approaches and offers a way to work with change that feels more sustainable and less forced.

Brainspotting is a body-based, neurobiologically informed approach that can support relief from trauma, anxiety, depression, and other forms of distress. Developed by Dr. David Grand, it is grounded in the understanding that our experiences are held in the nervous system, often outside of conscious awareness.

At its core, Brainspotting works with the connection between where you look and what you feel. By using specific eye positions alongside somatic awareness, we can access and process emotions, memories, and patterns that may feel stuck or hard to reach through talking alone.

Brainspotting allows us to stay close to your experience in real time, supporting your system in processing at a pace that feels manageable and attuned. It integrates well with other approaches I use, including Somatic Experiencing, parts work, and attachment-focused therapy.

If you're a potential client or therapist interested in learning more about how Brainspotting can support your current therapy, reach out! Clinicians interested in consultation or certification can find more information on the Consultation page.

Mindful Self Compassion is an approach that supports developing a more supportive and understanding relationship with yourself, especially in moments of difficulty. It brings together mindfulness and compassion, helping you notice what’s happening in the present moment and respond with care rather than judgment.

In practice, this often looks like learning to meet yourself in the same way you might meet a close friend when they’re struggling. This work is grounded in three core elements: mindfulness, self-kindness, and a recognition of our shared humanity, each of which helps soften patterns of self-criticism and isolation over time.

Self Compassion supports the nervous system by creating more space and flexibility in how you relate to your internal experience. It can support you in relating to yourself with more flexibility, especially in moments of shame, overwhelm, or distress. From this place, we can then respond to our needs with greater care and clarity.

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga is a practice that supports reconnecting with the body in a way that feels safe, choice-based, and supportive. Rather than focusing on how a pose looks, the emphasis is on noticing what’s happening in your body, eventually building a more trusting relationship with yourself over time. Everything is offered as an invitation, with space for you to choose what feels right for your body in each moment.

Through gentle movement, breath awareness, and curiosity we begin to track what’s happening in the present moment and respond with more care and flexibility. This practice prioritizes safety, autonomy, and consent, supporting a greater sense of agency and a greater capacity to meet your own needs with compassion.

This work can stand on its own or inform and deepen individual therapy, depending on what feels most supportive for you. Sessions are offered both individually and in group settings, and can serve as a resource for teams looking to address burnout and overwhelm.

Please inquire about current availability.