Traumas and suppressed emotions get trapped in the body. Our experiences, particularly in early childhood, significantly shape our consciousness and our bodies, and as a result, many of us live in survival mode. Survival mode – a combination of conditioned response patterns and a dysregulated nervous system – keeps us stuck in cycles that no longer serve us, often because they feel familiar and comfortable. They are all we have ever known. In order to integrate our lived experiences and release traumas and negative emotions from the body – we need to tell our stories and feel our feelings in our bodies. As a trained psychologist, I pull on evidence-based principles and various other healing modalities to help you integrate your lived experiences and rise out of survival mode.

Beyond reducing suffering, I aspire to support my clients to dig deep into the meaning and purpose of their lives. For many, this starts with creating the intention to practice presence — staying fully engaged in the present moment — so as to cultivate gratitude for one’s life. I also invite my clients to discuss life and death, their spiritual beliefs or non-beliefs, and develop their own rituals or practices that anchor them in their bodies and remind them of the sanctity of their life. During this process I encourage active contemplation meditation. This may include engaging with texts, resources, and other teachers —anything that resonates with clients and encourages connection to their hearts and souls.