Are you certified?

Yes! I am a certified Psychosomatic Practitioner. I am also currently working on my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and plan to pursue therapist licensure afterward (LMHC).

WHAT to expect in a session?

The design of a session is similar to a traditional therapy session, but the foundation of somatic sessions is based on the body, rather than just the mind.

We will always begin and end with a short grounding practice.

I may “interrupt” your story to bring the awareness back to your body. This is not to be rude, but rather to facilitate deeper healing.

Do I need prior experience with somatic practices or spirituality?

No :) We welcome anyone interested in receiving care.

Are your services a replacement for therapy or medical care?

No! I am a certified somatic practitioner, not a licensed therapist or psychiatrist. If you are seeking a diagnosis or are experiencing a mental health crisis, contact a licensed clinician. If you are having urges to harm yourself or others, call 988. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?

Before we begin our 1st session, you should have:

• Completed and submitted the Client Intake form, the Informed Consent form, and the Liability Waiver. I also suggest keeping a dedicated journal/notebook for our sessions.

CAN I DONATE TO THE MONTHLY ADVOCACY FUNDS WITHOUT SCHEDULING A SESSION?

Yes, please do!

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING PROCESS?

To cancel or reschedule, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance. The opportunities to reschedule are unlimited, but each client has 3 missed sessions (no call, no show) before being removed from the client list.