Somatic Therapy in Oakland, CA
Virtual services available across SF Bay Area & CA
Somatic Therapy for Logical Thinkers
You know your nervous system needs some love, but you don’t know where to start.
You have self awareness, but you want to feel an embodied shift.
You want to be more authentic to who you are, but it also feels confusing.
You can talk or think yourself in circles, but actually tending to your needs is a struggle.
You feel like your mind and body aren’t on the same page.
You calm your thoughts, but your body is still on edge…you settle your body, but your mind is still racing.
It takes you 3-5 business days to wind down & .5 seconds to wind back up.
You know, but you’re stuck.
Hi, I’m Emily
I help clients lean into their humanness, and regain connection with themselves by getting out of their heads and into their bodies.
My Approach
My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma informed, and client centered. Sessions typically include a blend of somatic, psychodynamic, and mindfulness practices to help support your process. In other words, you can expect some mind, some body, and lot of heart.
We’ll be checking in with the body and nervous system, using it as a source of wisdom. I’ll offer gentle guidance inward, to help you build a unique understanding of what you need to feel balanced, resourced and capable.
My Values
Personal growth is not always easy, but it doesn’t have to be harsh. I believe therapy is more effective when it’s gentle and kind. Creating a safe & non-judgmental space is top priority, so I’m continually doing the work I need to do in order to provide trauma informed, anti-racist and gender affirming care. Because when your mind and body feel safe enough, you become your true self, and you deserve to be the most fully expressed you.
Clients work with me for:
Anxiety
Somatic Support for the Nervous System
Waking up with dread. Overwhelm Feeling frozen with worry about the future. Feeling burdened by life’s demands. Difficulty winding down, feeling scattered, buzzy, struggling with and brain fog & fatigue.
Grief & Trauma
Coping With Life Beyond Loss
Feeling lost or untethered after a loss. Recovering from heartbreak or a major shift in life. Grappling with sadness, guilt, shame, anxiety in response to impactful events. Longing to regain a sense of safety and calm.
Gender & Sexuality
LGBTQ+ Therapy & Gender Affirming Care
Exploring and updating gender expression. Feeling curious or confused. Wondering if you’re queer enough. Balancing excitement and fear on your path. Navigating the process of sharing your identity & pronouns. Seeking gender confirmation treatment.
Self Trust & Confidence
Reconnecting With Your Inner Compass
Struggling with confidence and self love. Harsh self talk. Difficulty with decision making. Imposter syndrome. Worry and perfectionism. Struggling with shame or stuckness.
