Our first session is about getting to know each other. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, what you’re hoping for, and what feels most important to start with. You don’t need to have it all figured out. This is a space to land, get comfortable, and start where you are.

Somatic therapy is really just about including the body in the conversation. From the outside, it looks like we’re talking, exploring what’s been happening, noticing patterns, and making sense of things together.

As we talk, I’m also paying attention to what your body might be communicating, like your breath, posture, or small shifts in energy. I’ll sometimes check in about what I notice, helping you build awareness of how your nervous system responds.

It’s a gentle process that does not involve physical touch, just curiosity and attunement to what’s happening for you in the moment.

It really depends on your goals and what’s going on. Some people come for a few months to work through a specific challenge, while others stay longer to build deeper understanding and lasting change over time.

It’s common for folks to meet once a week in the beginning to build momentum and create a strong foundation for the work. As symptoms ease and you start to feel more settled, sessions often move to once every two weeks or as needed. We’ll check in regularly to make sure the pacing and focus feel right for you.

I believe therapy should feel supportive, but also meaningful and active. I take this work seriously, and my role is to help you make real progress, not just vent and leave feeling the same every week.

That means we’ll explore what’s underneath patterns and reactions, notice what’s happening in your body, and bring awareness to how you relate to yourself and others. I’ll gently challenge you when it’s helpful, and sometimes offer reflections or small pieces of homework between sessions to help the work land in your daily life.

You can always expect warmth, honesty, and collaboration. The goal is growth, not perfection, and I’m right there with you in it.