gestalt therapy
Gestalt therapy is all about coming back to yourself in the present moment. Instead of only talking about your story, we also pay attention to what’s happening right here, right now - your emotions, body sensations, thoughts, and the patterns that show up as we sit together.
This approach integrates parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS)–inspired exploration. Together, we notice, welcome, and dialogue with the different “parts” of you - the parts that developed to help you survive, the parts that feel unheard, or even the parts you’ve pushed aside. Slowing down and noticing what’s happening in the moment creates awareness, and awareness can open the door to real change.
Over time, many people find they feel more connected to themselves, more honest in their relationships, and more able to move through life with intention at choice at the center, rather than feeling stuck in the same old patterns.
somatic therapy
I also weave somatic work into my sessions, which means we include the body as part of the therapeutic process - not just the mind. Our bodies often carry the imprint of what we’ve been through, especially stress, trauma, and emotions that haven’t had the space to fully move through us.
At times we may gently tune in to things like breath, areas of tightness, posture, or other physical sensations that arise as you talk. These small moments of noticing can offer important clues about how your nervous system has learned to respond to the world, particularly in the aftermath of difficult or overwhelming experiences.
Working this way can help people process trauma at a pace that feels safe and manageable, while building a stronger sense of grounding and regulation. Often, many clients find they feel more connected to their bodies, more able to move through big emotions, and more trusting of themselves.