Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. I offer both in-person sessions in Palo Alto, CA, and online sessions via Zoom. Online sessions allow you to work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
How do I schedule a session?
I recommend starting with a free 20-minute phone or Zoom consultation so we can discuss your goals and see whether the work feels like a good fit.
You can schedule a consultation or email me at:
[email protected]
Fees
Initial session: 75 minutes — $250
Following sessions: 60 minutes — $200
Are you a licensed therapist?
I am not a licensed psychotherapist or physician. My work is educational, somatic, and body-based rather than medical or psychotherapy treatment.
How is this different from talk therapy?
Talk therapy often focuses primarily on thoughts, insight, emotions, and behavior.
This work includes conversation, but also focuses on the nervous system and the body, supporting change through awareness, sensation, movement, and gradual shifts in how your system organizes itself.
Many people come to this work after finding that insight alone hasn’t fully resolved what they’re experiencing.
What kinds of issues do people come to you for?
People seek this work for a wide range of concerns, including:
Do I need to talk about past trauma?
No. This work does not require you to revisit specific past experiences.
We focus on what is happening in your system in the present moment, working at a pace that feels manageable.
What if I dissociate or shut down?
That is completely okay and often makes sense as a protective response within the nervous system.
You do not need to arrive feeling connected or emotionally available. Part of the work is learning to recognize and gently work with patterns of shutdown, numbness, freeze, or disconnection at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
I feel disconnected from my body. Can this help?
Yes. Many people feel stuck in their heads or disconnected from their bodies.
This work offers a gentle way to reconnect, helping reduce tension, increasing awareness, and supporting a greater sense of ease and regulation.
Can this work if I tend to overthink or stay in my head?
Yes. Many of the people I work with are highly intelligent, thoughtful, and used to relying heavily on thinking to navigate life.
Often, overthinking developed as an important strategy for safety and control. We don’t try to get rid of that. Instead, we gradually help you develop more awareness of what is happening in your body so thinking no longer has to carry everything on its own.
How often do people work with you?
Many people begin with weekly sessions, especially at the start. Others come bi-weekly or as needed.
We’ll discuss what feels appropriate for you during the initial consultation.
Do I need to be good at sensing my body to do somatic processing work?
No. Many people initially feel very little in their bodies or struggle to notice internal sensations.
That is completely normal. Learning to notice the body is something we develop gradually together. There is no right way to do this, and nothing you need to perform or get right.
How long does it take to see results?
This varies from person to person.
Some people notice shifts early on, while deeper changes tend to develop over time with consistent sessions.
We can talk about what to expect based on your goals during the consultation.
Yes. I offer both in-person sessions in Palo Alto, CA, and online sessions via Zoom. Online sessions allow you to work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
How do I schedule a session?
I recommend starting with a free 20-minute phone or Zoom consultation so we can discuss your goals and see whether the work feels like a good fit.
You can schedule a consultation or email me at:
[email protected]
Fees
Initial session: 75 minutes — $250
Following sessions: 60 minutes — $200
Are you a licensed therapist?
I am not a licensed psychotherapist or physician. My work is educational, somatic, and body-based rather than medical or psychotherapy treatment.
How is this different from talk therapy?
Talk therapy often focuses primarily on thoughts, insight, emotions, and behavior.
This work includes conversation, but also focuses on the nervous system and the body, supporting change through awareness, sensation, movement, and gradual shifts in how your system organizes itself.
Many people come to this work after finding that insight alone hasn’t fully resolved what they’re experiencing.
What kinds of issues do people come to you for?
People seek this work for a wide range of concerns, including:
- Trauma and developmental trauma
- Chronic stress and anxiety
- Nervous system dysregulation
- Freeze, shutdown, or dissociation
- Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive
- Chronic pain and stress-related physical symptoms
- Difficulty with boundaries, relationships, or attachment patterns
- Feeling disconnected from the body or from emotions
- Burnout, fatigue, and difficulty regulating daily stress
- A desire for greater embodiment, resilience, and self-awareness
Do I need to talk about past trauma?
No. This work does not require you to revisit specific past experiences.
We focus on what is happening in your system in the present moment, working at a pace that feels manageable.
What if I dissociate or shut down?
That is completely okay and often makes sense as a protective response within the nervous system.
You do not need to arrive feeling connected or emotionally available. Part of the work is learning to recognize and gently work with patterns of shutdown, numbness, freeze, or disconnection at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
I feel disconnected from my body. Can this help?
Yes. Many people feel stuck in their heads or disconnected from their bodies.
This work offers a gentle way to reconnect, helping reduce tension, increasing awareness, and supporting a greater sense of ease and regulation.
Can this work if I tend to overthink or stay in my head?
Yes. Many of the people I work with are highly intelligent, thoughtful, and used to relying heavily on thinking to navigate life.
Often, overthinking developed as an important strategy for safety and control. We don’t try to get rid of that. Instead, we gradually help you develop more awareness of what is happening in your body so thinking no longer has to carry everything on its own.
How often do people work with you?
Many people begin with weekly sessions, especially at the start. Others come bi-weekly or as needed.
We’ll discuss what feels appropriate for you during the initial consultation.
Do I need to be good at sensing my body to do somatic processing work?
No. Many people initially feel very little in their bodies or struggle to notice internal sensations.
That is completely normal. Learning to notice the body is something we develop gradually together. There is no right way to do this, and nothing you need to perform or get right.
How long does it take to see results?
This varies from person to person.
Some people notice shifts early on, while deeper changes tend to develop over time with consistent sessions.
We can talk about what to expect based on your goals during the consultation.
Still have questions?
I offer a free 20-minute consultation to explore whether this work is the right fit for you.
Click here to schedule a consultation
I offer a free 20-minute consultation to explore whether this work is the right fit for you.
Click here to schedule a consultation