I like to describe my sessions as you inviting yourself (and your parts) for a cup of tea. Tea makes us slow down, get present, reflect, and feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable & curious—about ourselves (even the parts we fear or dislike), our relationships, and the world around us. Sessions include a balance of 'talk it out' (what we typically think of with therapy) and 'clear it out' (body-based) practices that will be tailored to you, your current level of access to your body, and the goals we're working on.

No, I've worked with clients both in person and remotely and there's no evident difference in the efficacy of this work based on the setting. All this work requires is you & your body. Because we will work on cultivating safety, I encourage clients to consider what setting would be most conducive to that -- some prefer to be in a third space, while others feel most safe in their home.

It's natural to be curious about the timeline for progress, especially with body-based work. Our bodies are incredibly capable and adaptable, but chronically re-enforced disregulation and trauma wounds can take time to heal. Think about your age and life experiences until now -- your body has done its best to keep you alive thus far, right? And that's due to its ability to be resilient by creating protector parts, reducing harm, and keeping itself hypervigilant to threat over the course of decades. It won't take decades to move from 'survive' to 'thrive' mode, but it is important for clients to be patient and committed to this process knowing that sustainable healing & change is gradual. I'm not the kind of therapist that 'hmmms' for 45 minutes until the clock runs out -- we will be both actively engaged in the visceral (some parts uncomfortable, some parts warm & humorous) process that is healing. But remember that 45 minutes, while meaningful, are only a few of the minutes that make up your day and week in between sessions; embodied healing happens best when you're able to take what you learn in session & practice it consistently outside of session too. .

My therapy services are limited to New York; however, I also provide coaching services to individuals and couples internationally. Contact me for more information.