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SOMATIC THERAPy

 Somatic therapy is a broad term used to describe any therapy

which links mind, body, and emotions.

 

The somatic therapy that I use is called SOMATIC EXPERIENCING (SE).

This approach is specifically designed to address stress and trauma, with a focus

on nervous system regulation.

The goal of using this method is to move us forward into full, free, conscious living.

Somatic sessions with me are a combination of talking, bodily awareness, and movement.

I have recently started offering somatic touch sessions, either while seated or lying down.

 

Counseling

Counseling is a type of talk therapy which sees each individual holistically.

This means looking at both internal and external experiences in the present.

I work with individuals in my practice on the topics of their choice.

 

Common topics include emotional regulation, relationships, and getting in touch with your wants, needs & preferences.

Looking at the past for the purposes of processing and understanding can also be useful, depending on what each person is looking for.

Somatic practices are usually a part of each session.

dance

 Dance is where I feel safest and allow myself to be the most vulnerable.

I discovered conscious movement and ecstatic dance in 2019, and have been

hungrily consuming and practicing it ever since.

These dance methods are like meditations in movement and can be a wonderful support in addition to somatic therapy.

I find dance and other physical practices are wonderful embodiment practices, allowing us to reconnect with our bodies in ways that feel both fun and safe.

I am currently offering dance practices both individually and in groups.

If you are interested, please reach out to me.

 

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