How I Help
I use evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and somatic therapy, to help you navigate stress, isolation, and major life transitions in a practical, grounded way.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Learn practical tools to manage stress, navigate life changes, and focus on what matters most. Even when life feels overwhelming, you’ll find ways to move forward step by step.
Somatic Therapy
Stress often shows up in the body. Somatic work helps release tension, calm the nervous system, and restore balance so it doesn’t control your day-to-day life.
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ACT is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps you manage difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. Instead of fighting your inner experiences, ACT teaches skills to handle stress while staying focused on what truly matters to you.
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Somatic therapy works with the connection between body and mind. Stress often shows up in the body—tight shoulders, racing heart, restlessness. By gently tuning into these sensations, somatic therapy helps release tension, calm the nervous system, and restore balance.
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Together, they address both mind and body. ACT gives you tools to handle life’s challenges and move toward your values, while somatic therapy helps you feel more grounded and resilient in your body. The combination is practical, holistic, and adaptable to your needs.
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Nope. ACT isn’t about digging up ancient history or analyzing hidden meanings. It’s about what’s happening now—your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—and helping you take action toward the life you actually want. No endless psychoanalysis, no “why” questions—just practical tools to deal with what’s real today.
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No. ACT is practical—sometimes we talk, sometimes we try exercises, sometimes we just focus on actions that actually make life better.
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Nope. ACT doesn’t label or diagnose you. We work with the reality of your thoughts and feelings to help you live the life you want.
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Only what you choose. ACT respects your limits—therapy works best when you focus on what matters to you right now.
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Not at all. ACT is a tool—like a wrench or a chainsaw—for handling the challenges life throws at you. Strength is about taking action, not hiding feelings.
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Nope. ACT is hands-on and practical. You’ll focus on what matters now, not endless storytelling.
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That’s fine. ACT works with actions, choices, and values, not just feelings. You’ll still get results.
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That depends on your goals. ACT focuses on measurable change, so most people see progress faster than you might expect.
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Nope. ACT is for anyone who wants to live better, handle stress, and take action toward their values—big or small.
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ACT teaches tools for stopping the struggle with your thoughts and moving forward anyway. Feeling stuck is part of the process.
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No. ACT isn’t about changing you—it’s about helping you live a life that matches your values, even with your current thoughts and feelings.
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Totally normal. ACT is practical, not judgmental. Many clients start skeptical and still get results fast.
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That’s normal. ACT teaches you to take action even when motivation is low—like showing up for a tough job even when you’d rather not.
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Everyone hits plateaus. ACT gives tools to keep moving forward—like using the right wrench when a bolt won’t budge.