A combination of psychodynamic psychotherapy (an insight-oriented talk therapy) and somatic experiencing (SE, a body-based approach) provides a flexible, effective way of addressing the varied and complex reasons that people come to therapy. These approaches are supplemented with other talk therapy and mind-body practices, depending on the individual.

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Responding to each person in a curious, collaborative, and direct way opens up each client's world: what are the influences and circumstances, both internal and outside, that have shaped their outlook? Who are the people who have influenced their emotional and psychological lives? Together we try to find a common language, in words and through the body, that opens the path for each person to express what they need to express.

 

When there's a good fit between therapist and client, the client often feels a profound sense of relief from long-held burdens and a sense of being seen and known in a different way. New things begin to happen, and sometimes people feel ready to explore issues they had no room for before. A space opens up to experience self-compassion and deep reflection, which can often alleviate symptoms and lead to lasting change. People come to understand that their past does not need to define them. They discover that these insights into their lives, thoughts, and behavior can lead to more fulfilling relationships and to the ability to make better choices in the future.

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For some, therapy becomes one of the deepest and most potent experiences that life offers.