As a Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach, I am dedicated to supporting you in experiencing healing, vitality, and growth in your life. Together, we will create a compelling vision for your future—beyond the trauma of your past—and develop tangible goals to help you move toward this vision across all areas of your life, including your relationships, career, and personal well-being.

My approach is centered on the present and future. With a background as a mental health provider, counselor, and psychotherapist, I have extensive training and experience working with mental health, substance use, and trauma. I am also trained in Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Stress Release, which enable me to support you through body-based healing techniques.

Drawing from my indigenous lens, I honor the wisdom of ancestral traditions and incorporate culturally respectful practices into our work. I help you identify how past experiences may be holding you back, assess barriers to achieving your goals, and support you in manifesting the life you envision—whole, resilient, and thriving.

Somatic Trauma-Informed Coaching is not counseling or psychotherapy

It’s important to note that in my work as a Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach, I do not diagnose or treat mental health disorders, nor do I provide psychotherapy or counseling. We do not process through past trauma, address acute mental health crises, or work directly on resolving trauma-related symptoms. My coaching work is focused on supporting you in healing, growth, and achieving your goals from a body-based, present-centered perspective.

Somatic coaching is most appropriate if you are already working with a licensed mental health professional or counselor, are in remission from trauma-related mental health symptoms, or are managing your mental health and ready to transition into the next phase of your life. It’s a complementary and empowering approach to help you cultivate vitality, resilience, and forward movement.

Please remember, coaching is not a substitute for therapy, and I encourage clients to consult with their mental health providers as needed to ensure comprehensive care.

If it is more appropriate for you to work concurrently with a mental health provider or if you need counseling or psychotherapy, I will discuss these recommendations during our consultation. If symptoms emerge during our work that require more acute support than coaching can provide, I will gladly facilitate referrals to qualified providers in your area when possible.

This process can help with…

• Learning about your body and how to listen to its signals
• Calmly regulating your nervous system to feel more centered and grounded
• Gentle techniques to release stress held in the body
• Improving relationships, including intimacy, sexuality, and understanding power dynamics
• Navigating grief, letting go of the past, and managing feelings of loss
• Moving through life changes and starting fresh with new beginnings
• Building a positive relationship with your body and accepting yourself
• Exploring your spirituality, personal beliefs, and values
• Practicing mindfulness and meditation to stay present and calm
• Reassessing and shifting core beliefs that impact your life
• Cultivating curiosity, kindness, and understanding toward yourself and others
• Addressing feelings related to marginalization, discrimination, and systemic injustice
• Using your body awareness to stay grounded and present
• Releasing shock and trauma stored in the body
• Recognizing your inner strengths, needs, and building resilience
• Supporting your leadership skills and professional interactions