MY APPROACH

I describe my approach as “somatic” which means acknowledging the body has needs and is not separate from the mind. Somatic therapy looks like talking about, connecting with, and listening to our body. The reason I use a somatic approach is because words are sometimes insufficient at identifying and releasing pain, trauma, stress, grief, sadness, anger, shame, and anxiety. In addition, the body can handle sensation in a way the mind cannot always handle content. Therapy is not simply about our “mental health,” but also our emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health.

Somatic modalities I use are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), parts work, and the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method (TCYM).

I also draw from training I've received in:

·       psychedelic integration

·       intergenerational trauma

·       the neurobiology of trauma and attachment

·       polyvagal theory

·       working with disassociation, abandonment, and shame

·       kink and healing

·       neurodivergence and disability

·       polyamory, non-monogamy, and attachment

·       trust and informed consent with transgender and gender non-conforming clients

·       somatic therapy for trans and queer clients

·       anti-racism and trauma-informed care

·       identifying and addressing racial trauma in therapy

I have practiced in many settings, including emergency rooms, schools, community mental health clinics, and substance use treatment centers.