Somatic Experiencing

I create a safe container and use gentle approaches to guide clients – of all ages– to listen to their body’s wisdom, which allows them to move and feel more freely in the present moment.

Somatic Experiencing (SE™), originated by Dr. Peter A. Levine, is a body-oriented modality used for healing trauma, allowing the client more emotional control and freedom.

It is based on a multidisciplinary intersection of many practices, and has been clinically applied for more than four decades.

I work with clients of all ages, using SE to help them revisit the past, release traumatic shock — and the accompanying overwhelming feelings — with the goal of freeing them to access greater spontaneity and joy.

During a typical Somatic Experiencing session…

I help my clients learn how to self-regulate their emotional/physical body through breathing, drawing, and movement. The work leads to a deeper understanding of the inner experience and recognition of nervous system patterns.

Benefits of Somatic Experiencing may include…

  • Enhanced awareness of a “triggered” state

  • Ability to rebound from stressors and triggers

  • Greater access to spontaneity and joy

“My son completely turned around his behavior"

“I would just like to thank you for everything you did for my son. After he was diagnosed with Brachial plexus at birth, I felt so lost and scared. But from day one, you came to our home and offered so much peace, wisdom and comfort. Your level of knowledge with his condition was so refreshing! You helped him to get so much further than originally expected with OT and in such a short time. You will always be a special part of our journey. Thank you for all that you've done, and for being you!”

-Donna