What is a Somatic Approach?

Somatic practices are founded on the belief that the body (through sensation, movement, and awareness), holds an inherent wisdom. By cultivating a sense of safety within our bodies, somatics can provide another channel for transformation & healing . As a somatically-oriented practitioner, I believe that one of the most empowering paths to resilience is to incorporate and even allow our wise body to lead the way. Somatic approaches help turn down the intellectual mind so that there is space for the felt sense of experience to emerge. The more we connect with our bodies, the more familiarity, trust, and safely is built — and overtime, coming into our bodies can feel like coming home.

Is this Psychotherapy?

No. This service is not therapy. Therapy offers and an opportunity to address the causes and effects of mental health struggles with the expressed purpose of healing past wounds and improving current symptoms. Diagnosis and /or treatment of mental health disorders can be included in this process. I do not diagnose or treat any mental health disorders when working as a practitioner within the Kinetic Psyche framework.

If you are interested in psychotherapeutic services, please visit my Therapy Practice.

**If you are experiencing a crisis, having thoughts of self-harm, or are struggling with severe and persistent mental illness, my coaching and private practice are not appropriate or effective levels of care. Please click here for more support.

What do I need to do before my first session?

Once we’ve connected, you will receive an email providing a link to my practice’s portal. Follow the prompts in setting up your account; you will be asked to read and sign practice policies, informed consent, and update your HIPAA compliant account with your pertinent information.

This email will also contain a reminder of your appointment time and my office address and/or link to your virtual session.

What is the duration and frequency of sessions?

Sessions are 50 minutes and are typically conducted weekly.

Multi-weekly or Bi-monthly sessions are available based on a combination of availability and an assessment of the effectiveness of that frequency for an individual’s needs.

Do you offer in-person & virtual sessions?

Yes, I offer both in-person and virtual sessions. In-office sessions are available in my Pasadena , CA office. Walking sessions in the surrounding area are available depending on availability/scheduling.

How much do sessions cost?

I deeply value this work and honor the skill & capacity needed to create a safe and nourishing space for my clients. For this reason, I do not take on too many clients in order to maintain the integrity of our work together.

I will remember the names of your loved ones. I will want to see pictures of your baby or fur-baby. I will be genuinely curious to bear witness to all you have to express.

Session costs are reflective of this care. Please inquire by reaching out on via the contact form.

And because I also believe in the importance of accessibility to this work, sliding scale options are available depending on need and availability.