Somatic Therapy

 
 

Hi! THANK YOU for your interest in working together.

My individual therapy sessions offer a somatic, trauma informed approach to healing the mind, body, and relationships.

Through various body-based and mindfulness modalities, you will receive undivided attention as we work one-on-one to address your unique goals.

By working together, you will develop the skills and strategies needed to effectively manage difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, allowing you to live your life to the fullest.

Your privacy is ensured, and therapy can be tailored to fit your schedule and pace.

What does "somatic" mean?

This is one of the most common questions I receive from new clients.  The word “somatic” is associated with the lived experience of the body (soma) and the dynamic interrelationship between physical sensations, thoughts and emotions.

Somatic therapy, also known as somatic experiencing therapy, operates off the idea that what happens to you in your life is stored not only in your mind but also in your body.

By focusing on both the physical sensations in your body and the discussion of your problems, it’s a comprehensive approach to therapy.

You’re in the right place if you…

  • Are feeling stuck in life: in your health, in your career, in your relationships, in your healing journey

  • Are yearning to tend to unmet needs and childhood trauma with deep love and care

  • Are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia, chronic ailments, disordered eating, and/or addiction

  • Want to cultivate deeper relationships with yourself, your romantic partner, family and close friendships

  • Want to feel grounded, calm, and at ease in your body/mind

So let's dive in! I'm excited to connect with you and hear your story!

TestimonialS

“Working with Josie has been an AMAZING experience. She brings compassion, curiosity, and gentleness to our Somatic Therapy sessions which has created a very safe place for exploring childhood traumas and releasing stuck emotions. She also brings great wisdom and has shared valuable insights and observations that have led to me having some major breakthroughs and a lot of meaningful growth. Very grateful for our sessions.” 

- Jennie H.

“I met Josie in Santa Monica, CA probably over a decade ago at this point when I took a yoga class of hers.  We reconnected during the pandemic and honestly she pulled me out of my pandemic funk (depression) and perhaps saved a lot of the parts of my life and got me back on track with these practices!  She has extensive education, training, and experience in so many topics - yoga, Buddhism, nutrition, psychology, meditation, philosophy, and so much more.  She is also just a sweet soul and spending any amount of time with her makes your day better.”

- Gina Z.

“For the three years that I’ve I known Josie, her talent is unmeasurable. She has been kind and thoughtful with whatever issues and situations that I have come into contact with. Josie has helped me through so much by just listening and being there mentally. For a time, I had fallen out of sync with myself. After several sessions with Josie, I started to come back to myself and began practicing good health and wellness habits again. I now feel a freedom that I thought was lost or unattainable.”

- Cristina J.