After working with me, you can expect the following:

Increased Awareness: We’ll explore various aspects of your life, pinpointing factors contributing to or hindering your well-being.

New Vision: We’ll determine what needs to be changed and what should remain unchanged to balance your life, inner world, and well-being. We’ll then embark on a journey to make that a reality.

New Routines and Habits: To achieve your vision, you’ll practice new skills, tools, and strategies tailored to your needs. This will help us slowly create new daily well-being habits for you.

In my work, Embodiment refers to the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and actions with our physical experiences. Our movements, breath, and posture vary depending on the situation, activity, location, partner, and emotions.

When discussing well-being and challenges, we often focus on the emotional and cognitive aspects, neglecting the importance of exploring our physicality. Understanding our bodies gives us valuable insights into who we are, our lives, challenges, and strengths. 

But embodiment is not just about awareness; it’s about having more tools for real change. It’s about transforming our body’s behavior, which impacts our decision-making, communication, mental health, creativity, calmness, and joy.

Have you ever attended an amazing workshop or retreat where you felt different and did things differently? Have you read books, listened to podcasts, or followed social media accounts that offered insights and tips that resonated with you?

But then, when you tried to implement those changes into your daily life, it didn’t stick. Sound familiar? Well, here’s the thing: our old habits are deeply ingrained in us. They’ve become automatic, almost like second nature. That’s why effecting real-time behavioral change can be challenging.

Habit change serves as a pathway for gradually and safely incorporating new ways of being and doing into our lives. It follows the idea that simply thinking and talking about change is often insufficient. Practice is crucial. 

Think of it like going to the gym. If you want to get stronger, you must work those muscles, right? The same goes for relaxation, creativity, motivation, and all those new patterns you desire. They’re like muscles, too; the more you practice and strengthen them, the more you’ll see real change in your life.

This approach fosters genuine and lasting change. It’s a gradual process that helps you achieve your goals faster in the long run.

Real change takes time. Implementing new skills and creating new habits doesn’t happen overnight. It requires consistency and commitment.

I’ve found that 12-16 weeks is usually the right amount of time to integrate these changes effectively into your life. This allows you to gradually build new habits and make them a natural part of who you are.

I bring diverse disciplines and expertise to my therapy practice, ensuring that I can effectively address your unique needs and challenges. Here’s a brief overview of the areas I specialize in:

• Clinical Social Work (MSW): My training in clinical social work equips me to provide personalized one-on-one therapy sessions tailored to your specific needs and goals.
• Resilience Building: I focus on building and maintaining mental resilience. I employ various evidence-based methods to help you navigate life’s challenges with strength and adaptability.
• Feminist Therapy: I incorporate feminist therapy principles, which acknowledge how societal factors such as gender socialization, biases, and discrimination impact women’s mental health. We work together as equals in our sessions to disrupt traditional power dynamics and foster empowerment.
• Polyvagal Theory: Drawing from polyvagal theory, I offer insights into how the nervous system functions and influences mental health. Together, we explore practical strategies to promote mental well-being through nervous system regulation.
• Embodied Facilitation: Emphasizing the embodied nature of self, relationships, and mental life, we embrace the idea that meaningful change must involve our bodies.
• Neuropsychology: Leveraging insights into the brain’s workings and neuroplasticity, we target stubborn patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior for lasting transformation.
• Habit Change: By retraining our daily habits and automatic responses, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors,  we pave the way for sustainable change and personal growth.
• Trauma-Informed: With specialized training in trauma therapy, I provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who have experienced traumatic events, helping them heal and regain a sense of control.
• Gender Sensitivity: My academic background in cultural and gender research informs my understanding of the unique psychological experiences of women, allowing me to provide culturally sensitive and gender-affirming therapy.

Each of these disciplines contributes to my holistic approach to therapy, ensuring you receive comprehensive support tailored to your needs.

While many forms of therapy focus on the past, my approach is centered on understanding and changing present patterns to achieve a desired future. 

While I acknowledge the significance of past experiences and their impact on the present, the future, and our change process, delving deep into the past is not the primary focus of my work. I do not deliberately focus on the past, lead you there, or assume that delving deep into the past is the main key to change. 

However, If the past comes up, don’t worry—my training as a feminist clinical social worker equips me with the tools to help you navigate encounters with the past if they arise. 

Also, most forms of therapy rely on conversational methods. While I converse with my clients, I also employ various methods such as writing, movement, breathing, visualization, and practice.

When working with me, here’s what you can expect:

• Support: I provide unwavering support to help you navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and maintain accountability throughout the process, ensuring you stay on track toward your goals.
• Client Autonomy: You’re in control. I introduce new practices and habits in a non-overwhelming and respectful manner, honoring your boundaries. You decide what actions to take and how to approach them, ensuring they align with your needs and comfort level.
• Tailored Approach: My role is to tailor my expertise and tools to meet your unique needs and personality.
• Inclusivity: I prioritize creating a supportive, safe, and confidential environment where your stability and resources matter most. The space is trauma-sensitive and inclusive of everyone, regardless of gender, identity, class, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. All body types are welcome, and no specific fitness level is required.
• Holistic Approach: I take a holistic approach, acknowledging the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, cultural, and gender-based aspects of mental health. Addressing these dimensions makes the process more comprehensive, giving you greater control and understanding.
• Modern Tools, Simple Techniques: Grounded in the latest research on habit change, neuropsychology, and embodied resilience, my work offers simple, efficient, and easy-to-learn tools to support your journey.

To ensure a successful collaboration, it’s important that we align well. Take a look at these key points to determine if we’re a good fit for your current journey:

1. Desire for Change: You should genuinely desire personal resilience and change and be open to incorporating new practices and habits into your life to achieve those.
2. Active Partnership: Willingness to actively participate in a partnership is essential. While I bring expertise to the table, you are an expert in your own life. Together, we can discover the right resilience practices for you.
3. Commitment and Practice: You must have the time and the willingness to commit to daily practice and be ready to take responsibility for your commitment.
4. Embracing Variety: It is essential to be open to diverse methods. We may use body-based techniques, movement, conversation, writing, critical thinking, visual tools, breathwork, and more. You’re looking for an all-encompassing experience.
5. Curiosity and Readiness: It is crucial to be curious and willing to delve into the impact of factors like gender, culture, neuropsychology, and psychology on one’s identity and life’s journey.

If these points align with you, we’re likely to work well together on your journey towards change and resilience.

I offer individual sessions for women through Zoom, providing a convenient and accessible meeting platform. Each session lasts for 50 minutes, and we typically meet once a week.

Currently, I am offering sessions at reduced prices. For more details regarding pricing, please contact me. 

I design specific programs tailored to organizations’ unique needs and goals. Prices for organizational programs are determined accordingly. Please contact me for further information.