The body, the heart/spirit, and the mind are constantly communicating with us in an effort to keep us healthy and whole. Somatic psychotherapy aims to listen to and integrate the three. Together we’ll build somatic fluency, practice sensory awareness, refine your regulation toolbox, build tolerance for both difficult and pleasurable experiences, and move through survival responses.

Mindfulness does not have to look like seated, silent meditation. Those of us with trauma, dysphoria, illness, sensory differences, etc. often must find our own unique ways of tuning into ourselves. Using your strengths and honoring your boundaries, we will practice “dropping in” and listening. Practicing embodied presence can help us see past the clutter of the mind, more deeply understand ourselves, and tend to the parts of us that need attention.

Harm Reduction aims to decrease the unwanted consequences of drug use without necessarily reducing or ceasing the consumption of drugs. I do not require or preach abstinence - I respect the unique needs, goals, and readiness of each individual.

A harm reduction lens can be applied to any behavior that is concerning to you (self harm, isolation, overworking, etc). It can be helpful for reducing the downsides of that risky, hedonistic, exciting thing you do or that familiar coping mechanism that you cherish.

Multiple parts exist within us, each with their own needs, wants, fears, and beliefs. All of them are important - even the ones we don’t like. Parts Work [or Internal Family Systems] can help name, give voice to, and integrate these parts. It can be particularly helpful for expanding our sense of agency and clarity when addressing stuckness, inner conflict, ambivalence, and self sabotage.

If you’ve seen the movie Inside Out and resonate with the “emotional headquarters” concept, parts work is probably your jam.