My approach
My approach is trauma-informed and nervous-system-focused, and also includes the key component of self-compassion. We will go at a pace that feels safe to you in order to find the healing that you are seeking.
Three pillars of my work
Attuning to your nervous system
Every session involves the two of us gently turning toward your body and nervous system so that we can listen to what is here now and also to what “wants to happen”. The body wants to release stress - it’s my job to provide the conditions for it to do so.
Self-Compassion
Self-compassion helps us to “undo aloneness” within ourselves. It is a way of relating to ourselves that creates a sense of inner support and safety, especially in the midst of difficulty. With self-compassion, we are learning to care for ourselves because we are having a hard time, which for many of us is a radical and relieving shift.
Healing in Relationship
Healing happens when we allow our struggle to be seen, heard, and welcomed by a supportive other. This can be a therapist, a loving friend or partner, or family member. Loving support helps us to feel safe and therefore able to process and overcome difficult material.
What to expect in a session with me
The main focus we have in our sessions together is tuning in to your nervous system. We will gently explore what is here and now, as well as create space for “what wants to happen”. Our bodies and nervous systems naturally tend towards healing and resolution when the right kind of support is present. It is my job to provide this support.
I think it’s important to mention as well that for many of us, our body feels like an unsafe place to be. When this is the case, it’s especially important for us to be very slow and steady in our approach. We will always go at a pace that feels safe to you.
Much of our work together will consist of my asking you to tune into your own bodily experience in a variety of ways, and report back to me what you are noticing. In this way, we explore together as we discover the ways in which your nervous system wants to heal and release the burdens of the past.
“I have come to the conclusion that human beings are born with an innate capacity to triumph over trauma.”
— PETER LEVINE, Ph.D