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Somatic psychotherapy begins with an understanding that the mind is not separate from the body, nor is the nervous system confined to the brain, but permeates felt-senses, posture, gesture and relationship. Somatic psychotherapists attune to experiences of body sensations, posture, and movement. Though we utilize understandings from neuroscience, somatic psychotherapists do not see mental health as only biologically based, nor based in disorders of the brain. Rather, somatic psychotherapy recognizes that persons and nervous systems are affected by social and cultural forces, and that humans are relational creatures with a need for self-expression, connection, and belonging.

Most human beings have a place within where we are healthy and experience well being . The experience of this well being may be fleeting for some . Difficult experiences such as loss, illness, family dysfunction, burnout ,trauma and sudden changes may impact how we function in life. At times good intention strategies for coping turn into unhealthy patterns which may manifest as anxiety, chronic pain, depression , relationship problems, problems at work, anger or extreme stress. Therapy can support us in identifying with those parts of ourselves that are healthy. It is my belief that in connecting to our authentic core we will intentionally choose strategies and lifestyles that best serve us

The effectiveness of the psychotherapy environment depends a great deal on the connection between the therapist and the client. I place a high degree of emphasis on establishing a trusting and respectful relationship so that the client feels safe and supported in exploring their individual challenges. I am not bound by one particular therapeutic approach and adapt strategies to meet individual needs.