“Healing is not a science, but the intuitive art of wooing nature.”
W. H. Auden
Integrative Therapy
Therapeutic Approach
Foundational to my clinical approach is my training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a type of somatic therapy that can be tailored for a variety of concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (or “SP”) recognizes the body as an essential component in therapy and interweaves somatic, emotional, and cognitive avenues of processing and self-exploration.
My approach also draws influence from:
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Traditional talk therapy methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Parts Work
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Practical applications of neurobiology
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Yoga and mindfulness
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Frameworks of anti-oppression, intersectional feminism, and transformative justice
Ultimately, I believe that the most important active ingredient in therapy is the unique, authentic client/therapist relationship. My style is warm and down to earth, with plenty of room for humor and compassionate curiosity.
Both professionally and personally, I am committed to the lifelong work of anti-racism and reducing my complicity in harm. I believe that therapy should never aim to make people more compliant with their own oppression. Rather, I support my clients in feeling whole and grounded enough to embody, love, and prioritize all their layers of identity.
Areas of Expertise
I offer individual therapy for adults and older adolescents. I have expertise working with the issues and themes listed below. However, I encourage you to reach out to me if my approach speaks to you even if you aren’t quite sure how to label the things you’re struggling with.
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Trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma or C-PTSD)
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Attachment issues and relational/emotional wounding
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Relationship difficulties
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Adult survivors of childhood sexual, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect
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Connection and belonging
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Identity and self-esteem work, self exploration
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Women's issues and harmful gender-based cultural conditioning
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
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Anxiety and depression
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Gender and sexual identity work
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Support for helpers and activists (therapists, teachers, healthcare workers, organizers, etc.)
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Life stress, career stress and burnout, life transitions