HAVEN
Integrative Therapy & Somatic Studio
Gentle Therapy for Brain, Body, and Beyond
You may be dealing with chronic pain or illness. Fatigue that doesn’t go away. Anxiety that lives in your chest. Grief that feels like it never leaves your throat. Or the effects of trauma (yours and others).
You may have already talked it through, maybe even in therapy, but something still hurts. Your body’s holding onto something, and you’re ready for that to change.
Listening to our bodies isn’t always easy—especially when the story it's telling feels uncomfortable or overwhelming. Trauma, anxiety, grief, and deep sadness can live in the body. And sometimes, talk therapy alone doesn’t reach those places.
That’s where body-based (somatic) psychotherapy comes in. It helps you go deeper, gently releasing tension, managing stress, and unlocking stored trauma from a place of safety and support.
"The body remembers what the mind forgets.
When we fail to address the body’s needs and sensations, we miss out on vital information that can support healing and growth."
- Pat Ogden, founder of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
My approach to therapy helps you understand how your brain, body, and nervous system work together—so you can shift patterns of anxiety, depression, pain, tension, and chronic stress.
Every "body" is different. There’s no one-size-fits-all path to healing. Together, we’ll explore how you heal—so you can move forward feeling more connected, supported, and confident in your own process.
My goal is to help you build tools, practices, and internal resources that stay with you—long after therapy ends.
When we learn to tune in to our nervous system, we can begin to reshape our experiences—not by changing what happened, but by changing how we live with what happened.
Let's Get Science-y for a Sec...
Your brain is plastic—not like Tupperware, but in the sense of neuroplasticity, meaning it’s always changing and adapting. Your brain is part of your autonomic nervous system, which runs the behind-the-scenes stuff: heart rate, breathing, digestion, movement, and more. Depending on whether you’re feeling safe, stressed, or stuck, your brain and body respond in very different ways. The cool part is—you actually have some say in how your system responds to stress. When your nervous system has been under chronic stress—whether from a major trauma or a bunch of smaller ones—it can get stuck in survival mode. You might feel like you’re constantly on edge or barely keeping it together. That’s because your brain is hardwired to keep you alive, which is great... until the threat is long gone but your body still thinks it’s happening. In fact, your amazing, adaptive brain can get so used to being in stress mode that it feels normal. But it still takes a toll—on your health, your relationships, your work, your sense of ease. The good news? Because your brain is plastic, and because you can influence your nervous system, things can change. Honestly, the shift has already started—just by being here, reading this, maybe even naming what you’ve been feeling. Now it’s time to loop your body into the conversation. That’s where real, lasting healing begins.
Individual Sessions
45 or 90 minutes
These neuro-integrative sessions may be weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your level of need.
Mini-Intensive
3 to 6 hours
For those seeking deeper nervous system and somatic psychotherapy. You may schedule a mini-intensive as long as you have a trusted therapist to process any concerns arising during this practice.
Group Sessions
Tailored support for groups. These would be particularly helpful for families, employee support, teams, or other small groups looking for a restorative, science-based practice fostering connection and creativity.
Retreats
Weekend getaway (room and board included) for groups of four to six. Practices include, expressive arts, bodywork, energy work, mindfulness, polyvagal practice, movement, and more.
Services
Somatic therapy may help with...
Chronic Conditions
Individuals living with long-term, complex, or hard-to-diagnose conditions that impact both body and mind.
Many clients come to me feeling misunderstood, dismissed, or exhausted by the medical system. I help manage the mental health impacts of chronic pain and illness, medical trauma, and life stressors.
You may be navigating:
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Central Nervous system disorders like Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Autonomic Nervous System Disorders like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
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Peripheral nervous system disorders like diabetic neuropathy and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Essential tremor and functional movement disorders
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Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME)
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Long COVID and post-viral illness
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Autoimmune conditions
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
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Gastrointestinal Issues (IBS, IBD, Chronic nausea, vomiting, or gagging)
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Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
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Migraines and chronic tension headaches
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Medically unexplained symptoms or pain with emotional roots
I use somatic and neuro-integrative tools to help you reconnect to your body, find relief, and reclaim agency—even when the condition doesn’t “go away.”
Trauma & Nervous System Dysregulation
I help clients address trauma stored in the body through insight, connection, and safety. I take a gentle approach, moving at your pace.
I work with:
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Complex trauma (C-PTSD) and childhood trauma
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Medical trauma and anxiety around procedures
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Single-incident trauma (accidents, loss, violence)
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Emotional overwhelm or shutdown
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Panic attacks, chronic anxiety, or freeze states
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Dissociation, disconnection, or numbness
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Nervous system dysregulation from chronic stress
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Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
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Burnout and nervous system collapse
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Somatic symptoms of unresolved trauma
Our work together helps you return to yourself—gently, gradually, and with tools that restore regulation and resilience.
Grief & End-of-Life Concerns
Grief takes many forms—loss of a loved one, loss of identity, loss of the life you imagined. I hold space for the tenderness of these transitions, including:
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Grieving a death (recent or long ago)
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Anticipatory grief related to illness or caregiving
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Pregnancy loss, infertility, or reproductive grief
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Loss of function, autonomy, or health
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End-of-life transitions and spiritual/existential distress
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Meaning-making, ritual, and legacy work
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Emotional support for caregivers and hospice staff
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Facing death with peace, intention, and dignity
You are not alone. These thresholds are sacred, and support matters.