Somatic Therapists in Chicago, IL

You're probably seeking therapy because something needs to change, but you're not sure how to go about making the necessary shifts. Nothing you've tried up to this point has worked. Believe it or not, feeling better IS possible. Whether relationships are strained, day to day life feels overwhelming, or you aren't finding enjoyment in things that you used to, there is still hope. I believe that you have an innate wisdom available to guide you. I will help you access this wisdom with care and intention, so that you can unburden yourself of shame and worry and let your authentic self shine through.

You’re feeling disconnected, either from yourself or others, lost, in pain, or just not like yourself. Maybe you’ve been here before, or this could be the first time you’re seeking therapy. Regardless, I warmly welcome you! I use mindfulness, narrative, parts work, and psychodynamic approaches blended with cognitive restructuring to support people with mood and thought disorders, difficulty with relationships, life transitions, grief/loss, and singular, chronic, or intergenerational trauma. Your body is also in therapy, so somatic , body-centered approaches to anxiety, depression, and other symptoms are also incorporated in my work.

Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, isolated, and detached from our true self. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, being disconnected from yourself and your emotions, & find you cannot remember significant chunks of your life. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to enjoy a day in which the memories of pain can be remembered without being emotionally & physically triggered by them. You’re ready to wake up each morning with purpose. Most of all, you’re ready to love yourself again.

At different points in our lives, the distance between “just being alive” and “thriving” can seem far too great. My role is to be an active collaborator on your journey to inhabit your own life and reclaim your unique aliveness. I offer a variety of therapeutic methods that help you improve your quality of life, connect with yourself, your meaningful relationships, and your own internal sense of purpose and resilience.

Every person deserves to be valued for who they are and where they are in life. Life challenges can lead us to feel disconnected from ourselves. There can be great value in reclaiming our entire selves, with all we have been through and currently face, while stepping into the unknown. Being truly witnessed can help us reconcile our realities, regain hope, and remember our gifts. I wish to honor your life by offering a warm, accepting haven for you to exist, unpack, discover, heal, and co-create your life in light of who you are and the unique opportunities and challenges you experience. You deserve to feel at home with yourself.