FAQ

Traditional therapy is often "top-down," focusing on the analytical mind and the narrative. Somatic Experiencing is "bottom-up." We focus on the nervous system and the body's felt sensations. Because the parts of your brain that handle survival and trauma don't speak in words—they speak in sensation—we go straight to the source to finish old stress cycles.

No. In somatic work, we focus on the sensation of what is happening now rather than the story of what happened then. We move at the speed of safety, breaking down overwhelming experiences into small, digestible micro-shifts to avoid re-traumatization.

Every session is a partnership. We start by checking in on your goals, but we quickly move into tracking in the here and now. This might look like noticing a tightness in your chest or a buzzing in your legs. We pick one sensation and tune in, waiting for your system to feel safe enough to shift, release, or settle.

Your body’s intelligence is highly adaptive, not broken. The nervous system doesn’t keep a ledger of "how bad" an event was compared to others—it simply tracks whether it had the resources to process what was happening in the moment.

You don’t need a reason or a specific memory to deserve a more regulated life. We don’t work to "find the trauma"; we work to listen to the language your body is speaking right now—and teach it that it’s finally safe to stop bracing.

Healing is a rhythm, not a race. While many clients feel a weight lifted after one session, deep-rooted patterns usually require a consistent commitment. Most clients find the most benefit in weekly or bi-weekly sessions over a 3-to-6-month period to build a larger window of tolerance.

Surprisingly, yes. Your nervous system is incredibly responsive to voice, facial expressions, and shared presence—all of which translate through a screen. Virtual sessions are a powerful way to prove that co-regulation transcends distance, and they allow you to integrate the work from the safety of your own home base.

CST is a gentle, light-touch modality that monitors the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid. By tuning into this flow, I can help your central nervous system unwind deep-seated tension in the fascia and nerves. It is particularly helpful for those dealing with chronic pain, migraines, or a freeze response.

Absolutely. We work specifically to de-couple the "gas and brake" conundrum common in chronic illness. We don't push through pain—we look for the edges of safety and help your system find new possibilities of expression and ease.

Yes. As a queer person myself, I aim to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for all bodies, informed by anti-racist and sex-positive care.

I do not take insurance, although I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company.

Somatic work often falls outside the traditional medical model that insurance companies use to categorize care. By remaining independent, I am able to tailor our sessions to your unique nervous system without the constraints of a required diagnosis or a limited number of sessions dictated by a third party.