Frequently Asked Questions
Good to know
01 - getting started
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Somatic work brings attention to what is happening in your body, not only what you are thinking about. Many of us have been conditioned to live from the neck up, so we learn to think, analyze and make sense of our experiences while moving further away from what we are actually feeling. Over time this can show up as anxiety, disconnection, repeating patterns, or a sense that something isn’t shifting even though you understand it. Together we explore what sits underneath, the sensations, impulses, emotions and patterns that haven’t fully moved through, and by including the body, change tends to land more deeply.
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People come to me for many reasons, including complex trauma, sexual assault and violation, anxiety, relationship patterns, emotional overwhelm, disconnection, feeling stuck, or a quiet sense that something in their life isn’t quite working.
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Not at all. Some of the women I work with have years of therapy behind them and others are completely new to this kind of work. What matters most is a willingness to be curious about your experience, and we always go at a pace that works for you.
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Yes. I lead my work with women, and everyone is welcome here, including LGBTQIA+ clients. This is an affirming space to bring your whole self.
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That is completely welcome, and it is exactly what the complimentary call is for. You don’t need to be certain, only curious enough to explore whether this feels like a place you can work from.
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If you are in crisis or feel unsafe right now, please reach out to immediate support first, such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or your local emergency services. This work is not a crisis service. It is at its best when there is enough steadiness to explore what is underneath, and if you are not sure whether now is the right time, we can talk that through together on the call.
02 - sessions
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Sessions are relational, collaborative and responsive to what you bring. I hold your goals and what you want to work on in mind throughout, and within that, each session follows what is most present for you that day. We might talk, and we will also slow down and notice what is happening in your body as it happens. Our sessions can become a small version of the world outside the room, so the ways you relate, hold back or move toward something often show up here too, which lets us work with those patterns in real time.
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No. You never have to tell your story, or any part of it, to do this work. Because we include the body, healing does not depend on retelling what happened, and you are always the one who decides what you share and when.
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It can be. Touch is only ever offered with your consent, and it is always your choice. We talk about it together first, you can say no at any point, and many clients do this work with no touch at all.
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Then we slow down. Part of this work is learning to notice when something is becoming too much and gently coming back to steadiness, so we do not go past what your system can hold. You are always welcome to pause, and we move at the pace your body sets.
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Yes. Our work together is private and confidential.
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Both. In-person sessions take place in New York City, and I also work with clients worldwide over Zoom, so we can talk together about what feels like the best fit for you.
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I work with clients weekly. That consistency helps the work build and deepen over time, and we can always review together what feels supportive as we go.
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Not at all. I usually suggest starting with three to five sessions and then checking in together about what is working and what isn’t. If we both feel continuing makes sense, longer-term work is often where the deeper change happens, because it gives us the time and consistency to shift patterns in a way that lasts. I hold this work collaboratively, so you are always welcome to tell me what is landing and what isn’t.
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Yes, I offer small somatic process groups alongside individual work. Being witnessed by others, and realizing you are not alone in what you experience, often creates a different kind of shift, one that feels more alive, connected and immediate. Please check in with me to see if I have a current group running.
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Everyone's experience is different, so I can't promise a particular outcome. In our first few sessions we get clear together on what you want from this work, and those goals shape everything that follows. I tend to work with women until they feel those goals have been met. Along the way, many clients notice real shifts in how they move through their lives. They often describe feeling less anxious or overwhelmed, less triggered by things that once felt consuming, and more able to respond rather than react. Over time, patterns that felt automatic can begin to loosen, and you build skills you can draw on when you need them, such as noticing what is happening in your body or steadying yourself in moments of intensity. Many clients also speak of a greater sense of aliveness and connection, and of living their lives differently rather than only understanding them.
03 - fees and booking
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My standard rate is $200 for a 60-minute 1:1 session. I also hold a small number of sliding scale places, offered on trust, so if cost is a consideration you are welcome to share what feels affordable for you and we can see what might work. Somatic process groups are priced separately, and you will find the details on the group page.
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I do not work with insurance companies, and I am not an in-network or out-of-network provider, so sessions are private pay only. Working this way means the pace and shape of our work is decided by you and me together, with no diagnosis required and nothing shared beyond our sessions.
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Yes, I offer a complimentary 30-minute call. It is a chance for us to meet, for you to ask anything you would like to know, and to get a feel for whether working together feels right for you.
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I have a 72-hour cancellation policy. Sessions cancelled within 72 hours are still charged, and if that happens we can look for a time to reschedule a make-up session.