Depth and Somatic Therapy
In English or German Language | International via Zoom
Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh?” he whispered. “Yes, Piglet?” “Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw. “I just wanted to be sure of you.”
A. A. Milne, 1928
Welcome
People come to work with me when relationships no longer feel safe, nourishing, or clear, whether that began at home, in intimate partnerships, friendships, school, or in workplaces. Some carry the long echo of early emotional neglect or misattunement; others feel shaken by later experiences of bullying, betrayal, or chronic stress in environments that were meant to be supportive.
As a Doctor in Depth Psychology, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Holistic Counselor, and Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, I draw on depth-oriented, somatic, and holistic approaches to meet each person’s specific needs.
Curious if this fits? Take the first step toward clarity.
Reserve Your 15-Minute Introductory Zoom (complimentary, no obligation)
In this first conversation, you can share what brings you here, ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and notice whether this compassionate, steady space feels supportive.
My Philosophy in Working With People
Psychology means “care of the soul,” embracing the full human experience. Healing emerges from whole-mind integration, uniting body, brain, emotions, and relationships into one wise, interconnected system. This gentle path reclaims your body as a source of belonging, wisdom, and true transformation.
Honoring Adaptive Protections
Well-being blooms when past wounds receive compassionate attention, gently unraveling coping patterns once essential for survival. These show up as muscle tension, shallow breath, numbness, or emotional guards—stored deeply in body and psyche, shaping how you feel, move, and relate today. Far from flaws, they are wise protections deserving honor and curiosity, inviting softness toward the parts that hardened to keep you safe.
Integrative Modalities for Safety and Empowerment
Blending Somatic Experiencing®, Depth Psychology, attachment-informed care, and dream work, our sessions move at your pace—discharging stuck energy, renegotiating old responses, and fostering embodiment. Through attuned mirroring of your movements, thoughts, feelings, and intuitions, we build grounding, self-regulation, and relational safety. Practical tools for resilient living emerge, reconnecting you to your innate vitality.
Non-Linear Path to Authentic Living
Healing isn’t linear or perfect. It’s an unfolding toward greater presence, authenticity, and regulation. As Fritz Perls observed, truth is yours when you discover it, making change feel organic and owned. This heart-led process celebrates your unique soul, nurturing depth in daily life.
This is how we begin your path to authentic living.
My Approach
In our work together, I draw from these core approaches, tailored to your unique needs and pace, to foster safety, integration, and lasting vitality. Each complements the others, creating a holistic path through body, psyche, and relationships.
Depth Psychology
Depth psychology offers a way to understand our inner world and collective experience by looking beyond surface experiences to the deeper currents that shape feelings, thoughts, and relationships. It invites us to explore the unconscious, dreams, symbols, emotional patterns, life themes, and those hidden aspects of ourselves—qualities or impulses we may avoid or deny. This process can help us rediscover inner strengths and resources, encouraging integration, renewed trust, and a grounded sense of wholeness. Depth psychology also honors how personal and collective experience, imagination, spirituality, and the presence of soul shape our journey, guiding us not only through challenge and transformation, but also creativity and moments of wonder. Rooted in psychology, mythology, literature, indigenous wisdom, and the arts, depth psychology welcomes the numinous—those profound, awe-filled experiences that can illuminate our path and deepen our sense of meaning, inviting a slower, reflective way of being.
Somatic Experiencing®
Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is an approach for resolving symptoms related to trauma and chronic stress. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, SE uses a psycho-biological approach that does not require fully re-tell or re-live traumatic events. With an emphasis on the felt sense of the body and instinctual responses, SE gently guides individuals in a slow, supportive fashion, increasing tolerance for complex sensations and emotions and offering corrective experiences. By focusing on the present moment, individuals learn to distinguish past impressions from present circumstances. This process invites greater emotional and physical awareness, strengthens inner stability and agency, and highlights the healing capacity of co-regulation—the nervous system’s capacity to settle through steady, attuned connection with another. This process can open the way for deep repair, renewed safety, and a rediscovery of embodied aliveness. By honoring the body’s wisdom and following the impulses that arise naturally, profound transformation is possible.
Holistic Counseling
For those interested in an integrative approach to health and wellness, we examine how all areas of life are interconnected. Counseling may focus on areas such as work, health, creativity, vision, purpose, and relationships. A key tool is inquiry—gently examining beliefs, patterns, and experiences to deepen self-awareness and open the door to change. Inquiry is not about finding quick answers, but about fostering curiosity and compassionate self-reflection. Your insights and lived experience are always at the center of our work, guiding each step of your journey. I serve as a reflective sounding board, supporting positive changes tailored to your unique needs, lifestyle, and cultural background. When appropriate, I may recommend medical tests through your primary doctor. This approach honors the dynamic interplay of body, mind, environment, and nutrition, inviting a deeper sense of inner coherence and alignment.
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) offers a truly holistic view of what it means to be human. Rather than seeing the mind as only the brain, IPNB understands the mind as an embodied and relational process—one that emerges from and regulates the flow of energy and information within us, between us, and even with the world around us. At its core is integration: linking different parts of ourselves into a balanced whole. When integration is supported, we’re better able to regulate emotions, feel empathy, and experience resilience and coherence. Trauma and chronic stress are seen not as isolated symptoms, but as disruptions in this integration. IPNB invites a mindful, attuned presence that honors how early attachment, relationships, and embodied experience shape our inner landscape. Through somatic awareness and supportive connection, we can gradually re-weave our neural and emotional patterns into a more grounded, connected sense of self.
YOUR 1-1 sessionS
Attentive listening.
Personalized therapeutic care and support.
Somatic regulating exercises.
Skill development.
Psychoeducation.
Dream Work.
Helpful tricks for navigating your unique obstacles.
Fees & PaymenT
Zoom CONSULTATION
Free (15-minutes)
THERAPY SESSIONS
60 minutes: $175 USD/€150 EUR
Extended Sessions
90 minutes: $250 USD/€215 EUR
All sessions are private-pay.
Why This Therapy
Experience depth and somatic therapy that restores, invigorates, and empowers.
Personalized
Your unique needs, background, and rhythm guide every session, met with attuned listening.
Confidential
Absolute privacy creates a sanctuary to explore without judgment or exposure.
Integrative
We build not just relief, but lasting tools and practices for sustained well-being in daily life.
If reclaiming safety and vitality calls to you, consider booking a free intro call.
FAQs
What does a therapy session look like?
We meet via Zoom (you lead with your thoughts, feelings, and intuition). I facilitate gently—mirroring body movements and guiding you deeper into present-moment awareness to build self-regulation.
Pacing honors your knowing: Invitations like “Does this feel okay to explore?” follow your “yes/no” signals. No pushing past hesitation.
Savor pleasant shifts: We pause to linger in moments of ease, helping your nervous system settle and integrate goodness.
Gestures reveal wisdom: Subtle body signals offer fresh insights, guiding our next steps wordlessly.
Your agency leads: Speak what feels true; no diagnosis or pressure—you choose what to share in complete privacy.
How long are sessions?
Sessions last 60 minutes. Weekly standing appointments create a dedicated space for you; we start and end on time (late arrivals end at the scheduled time to honor commitments).
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions typically take place via Zoom. No travel or traffic hassles, just you in the safety of your own space, receiving the gentle support needed for the changes you want. Individual login is sent after booking; in-person available by prior arrangement.
What is the recommended frequency of sessions?
A weekly therapeutic commitment is initially most beneficial. The consistency and predictability of meeting once per week allow trust to develop and our relationship to be built on continuity over time. Since the work supports different patterns to take shape in your nervous system, regularity is essential.
What is your cancellation, rescheduling, and missed session policy?
I require at least 48 hours’ advance notice to reschedule or cancel, and I offer the same courtesy if I need to postpone. Earlier notice makes it easier to find a mutually convenient time; less than 48 hours’ notice, including missed appointments, means you are responsible for the full session fee.
Ready to explore?