Individual Therapy

 

Somatic Psychotherapy

My practice is focused on trauma therapy and mind-body-spirit approaches. In somatic psychotherapy, awareness of body sensations is incorporated into the psychotherapeutic process. This can allow for deeper healing, and insight that is more fully integrated.

Somatic approaches can be especially helpful in the trauma recovery process, particularly for those who have a history of complex or developmental trauma. The body’s chronic fight-or-flight and freeze-collapse-dissociate states can be worked with using somatic psychotherapy approaches that are tailored to each person.

I have completed the 3-year Somatic Experiencing training program, and regularly consult with colleagues and leaders in the field. I also have post-advanced somatic psychotherapy training in the areas of complex and developmental trauma, attachment, chronic pain, chronic illness, and near-death experiences.

 
 

Transpersonal Counselling

Transpersonal counselling is a mind-body-spirit approach. Reasons why people may seek out transpersonal counselling:

  • Want a deeper sense of self and interconnectedness;

  • Would like to understand a consciousness-expanding experience that happened during the trauma healing process, or at another time in their life;

  • After years of meditating, some people notice previously-hidden parts of their personality, and would like support in this area;

  • Would like to address meaning, values and inner life alongside emotional healing;

  • Would like individualized, trauma-sensitive support as they recover from a meditation-related adverse effect (MRAE).

 
 

Trauma Therapy

Trauma is a lasting emotional and nervous system response that can happen after being overwhelmed, trapped, or overpowered. Trauma- and stress-related conditions can develop as a result of:

  • Accidents, falls, & concussions

  • Bullying

  • Childhood abuse, neglect, or caregiver misattunement

  • Childbirth

  • Cultural & colonial mistreatment and abuse

  • Cumulative stress

  • Domestic violence

  • First responder work

  • Medical procedures

  • Military service

  • Natural disasters

  • Religion- & shame-based abuse

  • Sexual violence

  • Vicarious trauma

 
 

Areas of Focus

My practice focuses on the intersection of somatics, trauma, and spirituality. People come to this work with a variety of life experiences. I work with people to address concerns that include:

  • Abuse, neglect, or caregiver misattunement in childhood

  • Anger

  • Anxiety

  • Attachment & relationships

  • Chronic pain & chronic illness

  • Dissociation

  • Existential issues & spirituality

  • Grief

  • Intensity & giftedness

  • LGBTQ-related issues

  • Neurodiversity

  • Numb or intense emotions

  • PTSD & Complex Trauma

  • Self-concept & shame

 
 

Upcoming Groups

 
 

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & Somatics

Next Start Date: TBD

Mindfulness, meditation, and somatics practices can contribute profoundly to mental health, healing, and well-being. In this group program, participants have the opportunity to try out short practices that can help with anxiety, sleep, self-acceptance, and management of emotions. We'll go over adaptations to these practices that are useful for people with post-trauma symptoms. Participants will be supported in their efforts to create a home practice that works for each individual. The overall goal of this group program is to build your nervous system’s capacity to feel safe, centered, connected, and resilient. This group is held in person.