what to expect
what is therapy like?
invitation
In our time together, I will often invite you to check in with your heart, body, and spirit to see where you would like our session to be led. If you are feeling stuck, I may provide some prompts that help us identify where you are feeling called to journey, or invite us to embrace curiosity in spaces of the unknown.
vulnerability
It takes time before we get to deeper places of vulnerability. The first couple of sessions we connect may feel a little awkward as we navigate the terrain of building a new relationship. I may put words to what I am observing or externalize my inner thoughts or emotional process. Modeling showing up authentically, is one way we deepen our relationship and co-create relational safety.
somatic
We’ll often deepen our curiosity around what is happening in your physical body in the moment. Together we trace the connections between your emotional experiences and how they show up psychically, physically, and spiritually.
curiosity
I’ll usually reflect what I am hearing you say to ensure I am honoring the depth of your experiences. I am often curious and ask questions about the patterns or threads of connection I pick up on in what you share, but also continuously check in on your comfort level to see where we should go, while we intentionally discern unsafety from discomfort. We’ll make sure you feel internally resourced enough to move forward.
Processing allows you to put words to the constellation of your inner world. This invites past experiences to metabolize so they are not perpetually tucked away and leaving you feeling stuck. We will gently learn to integrate parts of your inner world that desire embrace and tending to.
processing
cultivation
Together we will cultivate a relationship built on trust and reciprocity. I may support you by sharing knowledge I have that could feel valuable to your journey, though will also encourage your honesty if something I share does not feel in alignment with what you need. Together we will harness the knowledge you already embody and curiously cultivate the wisdoms of your cultural and ancestral connections.
the initial steps
reach out
Start by sending us a message about what brings you to therapy. Let us know about any past experiences you have with therapy and what it is you’re hoping therapy together might look like.
consultation
We’ll schedule a free 15 minute consultation by video call. Since a major driving force of change is the therapeutic relationship, we’ll see if there is a connection we can really build on.
We co-create the space you need from therapy and collaborate on a plan that works best for you. Before we meet, you'll fill out paperwork which helps give us an understanding of you as a whole person.