Somatic Pyschotherapy

Approach:

I integrate various somatic approaches- primarily Somatic Experiencing (often known as SE), therepeutic touchwork for trauma healing, and other approaches rooted from relational psychotherapy, bodywork, and embodied movement as appropriate. I’m rooted in a relational, social justice, anti-racist perspective- tending to the structural impacts of power, oppression and privilege on our somas and relationships. 

Areas of Focus:

My work has focused on supporting queer, trans/non binary folks, survivors of complex trauma and systemic oppression, those experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, illness and disability. I support clients in exploring their relationships, attachment wounds and management strategies, and navigating personal and collective grief and loss.  Although somatics and SE in particular is well suited for the treatment of trauma, it is also an effective way of supporting all individuals interested in expanding their ability to authentically be in the world and their bodies with more choice. 

Logistics:

I meet in person, masked with clients who have been vaccinated at my office in Center City, Philadelphia. Some video services are offered on a case by case basis. 

Rates:

My session rate is $165 for 50 min sessions. I have a limited number of sliding scale spots (sliding to $100) offered to BIPOC and trans folks on a first come/first serve basis. I ask that people consider their social locations and access to wealth in these requests. These spots are currently full.

Programs + Workshops

I offer somatic programming and workshops for both clinicians/practitioners and the general public.

Current Programs

Integrating Somatics , is a 10 week online, live, somatic program for mental health therapists who want to learn and practice somatic approaches to integrate into their therapy practices. To read all about it, apply or sign up for the waitlist, please click HERE.

Workshops

I occasionally offer workshops to the general public. Below are examples of re-occuring ones that I love facilitating. I am also available to create and collaborate on specific workshops for groups, trainings, and some organizations. Please reach out to inquire.

-The Practice of Touch: a workshop in pairs. Investigating touch as a tool for nervous systems settling and connection to ourselves and others.

-How We Heal: A somatic prison abolition workshop for formerly incarcerated folks and their loved ones.

-Collapse and Unfurl: Practices for giving way to grief in the body.

Consultation

I offer individual consultation to clinicians. I specialize in utilizing somatic therapy with developmental/complex trauma, as well as offering consults to clinicians training to incorporate the use of therapeutic touch for nervous system regulation. 

Consultation and Personal Sessions for Somatic Experiencing Students

For those in their SE training, I am an approved session provider at all levels of training, and an approved consultation provider to the intermediate level.