Somatic Therapists in Olympia, WA

Do you want to create a more compassionate and meaningful relationship with yourself? Are there parts of you that are holding onto pain from trauma and oppression that long to be cared for and witnessed? Do you want to heal old and unhelpful patterns, be more authentic and explore your life from a grounded perspective? I work with clients to deepen, heal, and expand their most important relationship: the relationship with themselves. Grief, anxiety, anger, pain, and uncertainty are natural parts of being human, however, your relationship to these emotions can make all the difference in how you experience them.

Whether you have been struggling for a long time or recently found yourself in need of extra support, I am here to help. My first goal in therapy is to join with you in the fact that we are all imperfect human beings trying to do our best. I see therapy as an opportunity to learn more about yourself and your experiences, to learn how to cope with life's inevitable challenges, to feel more grounded and connected to your sense of self, and create a more fulfilling life.

My focus as a therapist is on helping survivors of traumatic experiences to heal and address the many ways that early abuse and neglect can impact adult life. You may have noticed posttraumatic symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, nightmares, always feeling on guard, not being able to remember things you feel you should, or overly negative beliefs about yourself and the world. You may have been dealing with the symptoms for so long that they seem like a part of you- unhelpful patterns, depression, anxiety, addiction, career, relationship or parenting problems and difficulty making desired life changes. Things can be different!

My approach to counseling is friendly, open and gentle. Together we will explore and discover beliefs and emotions that are keeping you stuck, anxious, sad, angry or fearful. Awareness arising from this journey begins a natural internal re-modeling process that results in a sense of connection with your true Self and your own inner wisdom. Space emerges for automatic reactions to become choiceful responses. Overwhelming emotions become manageable and even sources of wisdom. Previously unknown options become apparent, allowing for more focus, clarity and effectiveness in all realms of your life: (physical, emotional mental and spiritual).

Unfortunately I am not taking new clients at this time. I specialize in building strong, vibrant, supportive relationships. Everything I do begins with providing a safe and caring space where you feel open and entirely welcome. I aim to help you feel better from our first session, encouraged that you can achieve lasting change, utilizing your struggles as opportunities to grow and transform. I begin with the attachment premise that we are relational beings and need one another.