YOUR BODY IS YOU
Psychotherapy for Adults in Missouri & Colorado
Body-Centered Contemplative Psychotherapy
Serving Highly-Sensitive People, Empaths, Introverts & Autistic folks who are seeking solutions for Burnout, Anxiety & Toxic Situations…
end trying to think your way out of anxiety…
Perhaps there are places you feel stuck & are in a pattern of repeating stress cycles…
You may have been trying to get out of it on your own, but if you’re feeling stressed most of the time, unfulfilled in your life direction or haunted by the past…it may be time to gain some new perspective.
You’re smart & intuitive, so it may be tempting to continue trying to “push-through” or figure it out on your own, but it could be lovely to feel understood…yes?
a curated approach for you…
body-centric approach
Cognitive knowledge & learning are amazing, but including the body in psychotherapy ensures that ALL parts of you feel safe in the therapy room. The work we do together includes Somatic Psychotherapy (awareness of sensation, breath, movement & posture).
Many of us have moved into our heads (thoughts) & are over-riding our instincts. This work is about listening & reconnecting to how & what your body knows. The body knows exactly what pace to move for there to be room for change.
neurodivergent-affirming
My practice specializes in helping people understand their highly-sensitive, ADHD, Autistic & AuDHD nervous systems. It is my view to value these types of nervous systems & the abilities they have that neurotypical people do not posses. Many in the neurodivergent community are highly gifted, but have been abused, ridiculed or judged for not being able to conform to social norms. We balance the ups & downs of having a neurodivergent brain & the special needs that come with it.
a contemplative view
My training in Contemplative Psychotherapy & Buddhist Psychology tells me that the potential for the human brain is immense. Mindfulness practices & meditation do not have “abstract” impacts. Mindfulness practice literally builds gray matter in the brain, specifically in the corpus callosum, which is involved in connecting the left & right brain hemispheres among other amazing functions.
Why is this important? It’s important because, it helps us understand the effort is worth it…when you know you can actually CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, sculpting it for focus & emotional well-being.
tending to sensory challenges
Highly-Sensitive People are vulnerable to sensory trauma & sensory fatigue. We can address these sensory dynamics in a way that helps establish good “sensory hygiene” to end patterns of burnout & distress, creating supportive habits & helpful tools.
Boundary building, mindfulness practice, somatic skills-building for nervous system regulation are a part of the work we do together.
addressing HSP needs
The focus in my practice is working with Highly-Sensitive People & other Neurodivergent categories (late-diagnosed or suspected Autism, AuDHD). High Sensitivity is a trait one is born with & includes heightened sensory perception, higher levels of empathy & a rich internal, mental life. While these traits have immense positives, they can also create vulnerabilities to trauma & relational issues. High-Sensitivity can also co-occur with ADHD, Autism or AuDHD. This can increase cycles of sensory burnout., fatigue, school, work & relational issues.
you are unique...you have options...
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PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapy with me is a combination of Contemplative & Somatic Psychotherapy & Parts Integration. The combination is curated to your taste & goals. There are many ways to heal, & no way is perfect, but we must begin.
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ASSESSMENT
I offer neurotype assessment to help clients tease apart what they are experiencing. I have developed my own approach combining clinical assessments (updated) & an interview format that leaves less room for ambiguity.
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CONSULTATION
I offer Individual Consultations on a variety of topics & specialties. I particularly like to help HSP professionals & those who work with HSPs. Consultation can also be utilized for embodiment & mindfulness practices.
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EXTENDED-SESSION PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapy Intensive is intended to deepen embodiment skills & create a concentrated psychotherapy option either as stand-alone or compliment to weekly or biweekly therapy.
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SOUND HEALING PROTOCOLS
I offer both Safe & Sound Protocol as well as the Rest & Restore Protocol to address auditory sensitivity & as a tool to help with sleep challenges.
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ONLINE OPTIONS IN MISSOURI & COLORADO
Explore the services I offer online, including Psychotherapy in Missouri & Colorado. Online therapy can be helpful even for clients coming in person to create flexibility.
no time like the present…what next?
If you are interested in Psychotherapy or Assessment…
It’s as easy as can be: Follow the link & schedule your 50 minute session with me. I offer a reduced rate of $100 for the first session.
You can indicate if you would like to meet online or in-person in Columbia, MO.
If you have questions…
Reach out, via my contact page & ask all your questions.
If you are interested in Consultation…
If you would like to schedule a consultation, feel free to schedule through the self-scheduler for a 50 minute reduced rate session of $100.
You can indicate if you would like to meet online or in-person in Columbia, MO.
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services offered online for clients in Colorado
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services offered in-person in Columbia & online in Missouri