Spiritual Somatic Therapist

12/11/2024

Over the last month, I have been talking to my clients about the importance of keeping our spirits high—especially when there is chaos and disarray within the systems in which we live.

This doesn't mean that we isolate inside a bubble of ignorance. It means that we become more intentional in how we engage with the larger systems meanwhile protecting our peace and our health.

If we allow ourselves to spiral into despair, we cannot be of service to ourselves or to others.

In recent weeks, I have been compelled to re-read Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings. Even amidst deep hardship during the Vietnam War and during his exile from his homeland, TNH maintained a rooted sense of inner peace.

Every evening, I have been reading his book "At Home in the World", a collection of stories about his life.

I want to share one of them with you:

🖊 In "At Sea On Solid Ground", TNH shares about his efforts in Singapore, rescuing Vietnamese refugees on crowded ships, waiting for a country to let them ashore.

Knowing that he was breaking the law by helping refugees, TNH and his colleagues had to make these rescue efforts in secret. One night, the police apprehended him and demanded that he leave the country within 24 hours; meanwhile 800 refugees were waiting for his help.

TNH wrote:
" I vowed that if I could not have peace at that moment, I would never be able to have peace. If I could not be peaceful in the midst of danger, then the kind of peace I might have in simpler times is meaningless."

After an evening of meditation, he found clarity and figured out how to advocate for a longer stay and complete this mission. 🖊

This story highlights how vital it is for us to stay grounded, calm and trusting of our inner wisdom during difficult times.

✨I invite you to meditate on this story. What practices will help you get closer to this state of being? ✨

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09/25/2024

❓ The most common question I receive from the public is: "What is somatic therapy❓"

This article explains the general principles of somatic-based psychotherapy & what you can expect when you work with a somatic practitioner.

There are many styles - but ultimately, the most important factor behind a positive therapy experience is your level of connection & safety with the therapist ✨

Over the past few years, the number of people asking me about somatic therapy has increased tenfold. While many are unfamiliar with the specifics of somatic therapy, they recognize it as a powerful and effective approach. Popular sources such as the book “The Body Keeps the Score” and psychologi...

09/19/2024

Hello, friends! I’m back after a long hiatus from posting.

Over the past year, I poured 100% of my attention into my practice, family (including my new 🐈‍⬛🐈) and creative endeavors—leaving little time for maintaining a social media presence.

I’ve been on a creative streak—writing both personally and professionally—and I'm excited to announce I’ll be regularly posting again.

For those of you who don’t know me yet, welcome! I hope you find something here that inspires or uplifts you.

A little about me:

I’m a spiritual (but non-religious) mental health practitioner, environmentalist, animal lover, and humorist. All of my content reflects those dimensions of my soul.

If you’re looking for a seasoned, non-traditional therapist, I’m your gal. I’ve been in the field for over ten years, working with adults across California, both virtually and in my San Diego office. I support clients in trauma healing, spiritual development, and navigating the emotional whirlwinds of life.

Feel free to check out https://www.therapyinsandiego.com/ to learn more about my practice.

Thank you for staying connected!

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03/05/2024

I'm excited to share about a new group offering this spring 🌷
✨ Only 2 spots left ✨

🧘🏽 𝒮𝒫𝐼𝑅𝐼𝒯𝒰𝒜𝐿 𝑀𝐸𝒟𝐼𝒯𝒜𝒯𝐼𝒪𝒩 𝒢𝑅𝒪𝒰𝒫 🧘🏽
April 11-May 2, 2024
Every Thursday @6:30-7:30
At My Mission Hills Office

The intention of this workshop is to deepen one's relationship with positive spiritual sources while in meditation. Created for both beginning and experienced practitioners.

Want to JOIN us?
➡️ https://www.therapyinsandiego.com/spiritual-meditation-workshop/

01/02/2024

Hello friends,
I hope you are landing into 2024, feeling healthy and open to positive transformations that await you this year.

I wanted to share my reflection on 2023 and desires for our next cycle around the sun 🌞

💭...In December 2022, I was seated around a table with close friends at a potluck feast. One of my friends asked the group about our New Year resolutions. Without hesitation, I declared: "I am going to focus on dreams this year."

The week prior to that, I had dreamt a spiritually prolific dream. The mysterious nature of the dream inspired in me a great determination to decode it.

I have been fascinated by the dream world since I was a young girl but, being a more literal thinker, I always had difficulty deciphering their hidden meanings. This spiritual dream let me know it was finally time for me to dive in and learn.

So with DREAMS as my guiding word for the last 12 months, I allowed myself to indulge in the study and play of dreams. I have read over 20 books about dreamwork - ranging from writings about Sufi dream circles to the history of dreams. I worked with a dream therapist and fostered an informal council of people who can offer perspectives about my dreams. And yes...I uncovered the meaning of the spiritual dream that started this entire journey.

The theme of DREAMS also manifested in unexpected ways in my waking life. I allowed myself to entertain new, albeit scary, dreams for my life. As a result, I made some big but positive shifts in the latter half of the year.

My biggest lesson about dreamwork is that it is an invitation to confront our deepest fears. Our dreams want to show us - again and again - where we are stuck and push us to heal the wounds that drive our fears.

With my dream machine well-oiled, the theme I will focus on this next year is 𝕎ℝ𝕀𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾. In 2024, I will be making more space and time to feed the Writer Part of me.

𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕓𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕘𝕦𝕚𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕕 𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕦𝕡𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕤? 𝔽𝕖𝕖𝕝 𝕗𝕣𝕖𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕞𝕖...🩵