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I work with women who carry deep emotions such as fear, shame, guilt, anger, sadness, and the weight of old trauma. Through somatic experiencing, we create space to slow down, listen to your body, and gently process what has been held for too long. This work is not about fixing or pushing through. It is about learning to rest with these feelings, to understand them, and to meet them with steadiness, safety, and compassion.

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In our sessions, we move slowly and pay attention to what your body is communicating. We follow your pace and notice what shows up. We explore how survival patterns like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn may still be shaping your experience. Together, we begin to bring awareness to these patterns and gently support the body in completing what was once left unfinished. Over time, this can bring relief, lightness, and a deeper sense of ease.

 

This work is not about trying harder. It is about creating a safe space where all of you is welcome. It is a space where you do not need to explain or perform. Here, you are invited to arrive just as you are. We work together to build a relationship with your body that feels supportive, stable, and real.

 

My path into this work grew out of my own need to feel safe in my body. For a long time, I carried emotions that felt overwhelming or confusing. Through somatic practices and steady support, I learned that healing often begins when we stop trying to hold everything alone. I have come to believe that our bodies hold a quiet intelligence that knows how to heal when it is met with presence and care.

 

My practice is shaped by both formal training and personal experience. I am trained in somatic experiencing and continue to deepen my understanding of trauma healing, nervous system regulation, and body-based care. I also draw from my own inner work and my lived experience as a woman learning to trust herself again. What I offer is grounded in both study and the real work of showing up for myself day by day.

 

Outside of sessions, I return to practices that help me stay connected. I spend time in nature. I cook nourishing meals. I write, move, rest, and stay curious about what I am feeling. I believe that healing is not something we do once. It is something we tend to. It asks us to be patient, to be honest, and to keep choosing care.

 

I welcome people from all backgrounds, identities, and life stories. You do not need to have it all figured out. You do not need to be calm or confident or clear. You are already enough. This work begins wherever you are.

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Somatic Experiencing is a gentle, body-centered approach to healing stress and trauma. In these sessions, we work with the nervous system to help you feel more grounded, present, and at ease in your body. Together, we explore how your body holds past experiences and support it in finding new patterns of safety and regulation. This work can help reduce anxiety, release tension, and build resilience from the inside out.

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