“Feeling safe is the treatment and creating safety is the work”
Dr. Peter Levine
Integrative Psychotherapy and Somatic Therapy
With integrative & somatic approaches, even those who haven't experienced a particular trauma can access healing and self-regulation. Prolonged stress impacts our systems in many ways - including the nervous system, digestive and endocrine system, and neurotransmitters. By focusing on internal sensations, individuals can cultivate new experiences of mastery that serve as catalysts for physical and psychological recovery.
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What is integrative psychotherapy?
Integrative psychotherapy is a unique approach to treatment, customizing techniques from different therapeutic orientations for each client. This allows therapists to be flexible with their methods and design an individualized plan that best meets the patient's needs
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What are the benefits of Integrative psychotherapy?
Integrative therapy is a powerful, comprehensive approach that helps individuals gain deeper insight into their personal struggles. By exploring the various facets of an individual—from mind and body to relationships, spirituality, emotions and thoughts—it allows us to develop a holistic understanding of our clients’ needs.
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How does somatic therapy differ from other types of therapy?
Rather than working just on the 'thinking brain', somatic therapy puts an emphasis on calming and releasing stress physiology to achieve lasting change. It works by first reducing or discharging trauma within the autonomic nervous system, creating easier access for mindful awareness of emotions, and thought patterns that are causing pain or difficulty.
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What are some common techniques used in somatic therapy?
In somatic therapy, we go beyond talking to focus on the moment-to-moment experience of emotions and physical sensations. We strive to release psychological and physiological states where the client can feel "stuck" or overwhelmed. Sensations, feelings, images and movement are explored as pathways towards self-healing capabilities.
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How do I know if somatic therapy is right for me?
Everyone can benefit from somatic therapy, as it helps us become more aware of how stress affects our bodies and minds. Even when we don't have a diagnosis or significant mental health issues, this type of treatment can help reprogram autopilot responses to better equip us in stressful situations.
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What should I expect during a somatic therapy session?
During sessions, clients are invited to become aware of the sensations and emotions that arise within them. With support from their practitioner's presence, they experience a gentle unwinding process allowing past experiences held in the body to complete their natural sequence through the nervous system for resolution.
About the session
Available after hours and on weekends by appointment
Offering face to face and telehealth sessions
Sessions available in English and Spanish
All sessions are 50 minutes in duration. Extended sessions are available by prior arrangement.
Payments for face-to-face sessions are made at the time of consultation by cash or credit card
Payments for online sessions are made prior to the consultation by direct bank credit.
Please note that once you have booked a time slot, it will be exclusively reserved for you. Kindly be aware that any cancellations, missed sessions, or rescheduling requests made within 24 hours of the appointment will require full payment.