About
As a Somatic Therapist, I support the "whole" person through education, processing, and resourcing.
Holding space for clients for over 20yrs, it's witnessing clients find their empowerment to create a supportive life with themselves and others.
Reviews
Remedy C.
Shana S.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A phone consultation is a wonderful starting point to hear your story and understand more of your life's journey.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As a somatic therapist specializing in pre & perinatal birth psychology, attachment & developmental trauma, I have over 25 years of supporting individuals, couples, and families.
International University of Professional Studies
Somatic & Spiritual Psychology Ph. D-current
Certifications
Brooks Insitute-Somatic Attachment Therapy Ray Castellino Prenatal & Birth Therapy Training Association for Pre and Perinatal Birth Psychology Pre and Perinatal Birth Psychology Education Certificate Los Altos School for Hypnotherapy Certified Hypnotherapist
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
30 min initial phone consultation Free
$125.00 Individual 1.5hrs
$135.00 Couples 1.5hrs
$150.00 Family 1.5
Birth processing 256.00 2hrs
How did you get started in this business?
Healing from my birth and developmental traumas has been one of the most nurturing and supportive awakenings. This understanding assisted in healing and deeping the relationship with my children and knowing they were also having an experience of life from the womb. Healing the dysregulated emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental self allowed for deeper relationships with self, family, and those around me.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I hold support for family dynamics, individuals, couples, children, teens, preconception preparation, pregnancy/birth, and parenting.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Working with a family that has a child who's body-system went from being very fragmented and dysregulated to coming into wholeness. Watching the mother see her son again for the first time in a couple of years, has been an affirmation of what can happen when clients feel safe.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Safety is the key to healing. When exploring the path to finding a supportive therapist, it needs to come from a place of body & mind connection. Example: Do I feel safe (body) by sharing my storyline? Do they have the experiences (mind & body) and background that can guide my healing path? Also, do you speak in feeling words; do you know your learning style? These are all important questions when seeking support. Look at many different modalities, like somatic therapy, and see the benefits.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Understanding the different types of therapy and how it guides healing.
Somatic Therapy-is a form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body and uses both psychotherapy and physical therapies for holistic healing. In addition to talk therapy, somatic therapy practitioners use mind-body exercises and other physical techniques to help release the pent-up tension that negatively affects a patient’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
Psychodynamic Therapy-In psychoanalysis, you can expect to talk about anything on your mind to uncover patterns in thoughts or behavior that might be contributing to distress. It’s also common to talk about your childhood and past, along with recurring dreams or fantasies you might have.
Behavioral Therapy-certain behaviors develop from things you learned in your past. Some of these behaviors might affect your life negatively or cause distress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a short-term approach to mental health treatment. It’s similar to behavioral therapy, but it also addresses unhelpful thought patterns or problematic thoughts.