Mindfulness-Based Therapy

This is a gentle, body-up mindfulness therapy designed to guide you toward resting in your fundamental state of pure awareness—the silent, unchanging knowing that observes every passing thought, feeling, and sensation. The core of this practice is rooted in recognition, not remediation: No Fixing: We do not attempt to alter, eliminate, or repair challenging thoughts or emotional states. No Fighting: We cease the inner struggle and resistance against what is present in the moment. Instead, we focus on recognizing what you already are: the whole, complete, and spacious container in which all experience arises and subsides. By shifting identification from the content of your experience (thoughts, feelings) to the unconditional awareness that holds it, you discover a profound and enduring source of peace and stability. This therapy utilizes embodied practices to access this state, ensuring the change is integrated physically, leading to true, lasting rest in your inherent nature.

Mind-body approach

This therapeutic approach is grounded in body-first, awareness-second principles, offering a powerful integration of mind-body medicine with deep contemplative practice. We utilize advanced techniques to create lasting shifts in your core experience: Mind-Body Medicine: We blend key somatic methods, including somatic tracking, polyvagal theory , and trauma release exercises, to gently work with the body's stored history and autonomic responses. Contemplative Practice: This is synthesized with iRest (Integrative Restoration) mindfulness, guiding you beyond the confines of thoughts and feelings to rest as pure being—the silent, unconditional knowing that observes every tension, every breath, and every fleeting sensation. Our philosophy is simple yet profound: We don't treat the body; we listen through it. By tuning into the body's inherent wisdom, we bypass the cognitive loops that perpetuate suffering, facilitating a deep recognition of your foundational wholeness. This is not about fixing or striving, but about recognizing the peace that is already present as your essential nature.

Somatic

This is a body-led, awareness-revealed therapy that masterfully fuses leading somatic practices with deep contemplative work. We utilize the wisdom of the body as the primary pathway to peace, blending: Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine & Trauma Release): Techniques focused on resolving the physical imprints of trauma, allowing for the gentle discharge of held tension and the restoration of natural regulation. iRest (Integrative Restoration) Mindfulness: A form of meditative inquiry that guides you to rest as pure being—the silent, unconditional knowing that holds every tremor, every pulse, and every breath without judgment or need for change. Our practice operates under a profound principle: We don’t manage the body; we listen until it dissolves into you. By bringing mindful presence to the physical experience, we move beyond the reactive mind and allow the inherent wholeness of pure awareness to be revealed. This process results in a sustainable, embodied peace that is not achieved, but recognized.

Trauma Informed Care

My practice is fundamentally rooted in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), ensuring that every interaction and technique prioritizes safety, transparency, and collaboration. This approach recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands the potential paths for recovery, viewing symptoms not as pathology, but as survival responses. Principles in Practice In working with clients, I emphasize key principles of TIC: Safety and Trustworthiness: I maintain a predictable, secure, and non-judgmental environment. This includes transparent communication about the therapeutic process and maintaining clear boundaries. Choice and Collaboration: You are always viewed as the expert on your own experience. I offer a range of practices (like EMDR, IFS, or somatic work) and guide you in selecting the tools that feel right and safe for you, ensuring the pace is entirely client-led. Empowerment and Voice: The focus is on recognizing your strengths and resilience. We actively work to restore the sense of agency that trauma often diminishes, honoring your insights and prioritizing your voice in all decisions. Peer Support and Mutuality: While I hold a professional role, my own experience as a veteran and an AUDHD individual fosters genuine connection and mutual respect, acknowledging the healing power of shared experience. By integrating these principles with advanced modalities (such as Somatic Experiencing and iRest), we create a secure foundation that allows your nervous system to gently release stored tension and begin the profound process of self-regulation and healing.