FAQ

“I’ve been stuck in a relationship with a narcissist and I’ve become a shell of myself. Can you help me?”

Yes. Many people I work with have felt their sense of self eroded in difficult relationships. Our work focuses on reconnecting you to your body, boundaries, and internal signals, at your pace, without pressure to “figure everything out” immediately.

“I’ve been diagnosed with CPTSD, BPD, anxiety, etc. Can you work with that?”

I am not a therapist and do not treat mental health conditions. That said, I often work with people carrying diagnoses who want a nervous-system-informed, body-based approach alongside therapy. We focus on safety, regulation, and awareness. If additional mental health support is needed, we’ll find our way to it.

“I don’t have any trauma and my childhood was good. Can you help me live a more meaningful life?”

Absolutely. You don’t need trauma to benefit from this work. Many people come because they feel disconnected, stuck, or curious about living more fully. We work with what is, not with a requirement that something must be “wrong.”

“I am numb and I don’t know where to start feeling anything. I don’t think I ever will. Is there any hope?”

Numbness is not failure—it’s a nervous system strategy. We focus on safety, capacity, and choice first. Sensation and emotion often return gradually and quietly. There is hope, even if it feels impossible right now.

“I have an eating disorder, cutting habit, drinking habit, or other destructive behavior and nothing has helped. Why should I try you?”

I cannot promise to “fix” behaviors. What I can offer is a non-shaming, body-based approach that explores what these behaviors are doing for you. If active risk is present, I may recommend working alongside a licensed provider, which we’ll explore together.

“I want to explore, but I’m not ready to change anything. Will you respect that?”

Yes. Curiosity is enough. Change is not required. We can explore awareness, patterns, and internal experience without pushing outcomes. Your autonomy matters here.

“I’m in an abusive relationship but I can’t leave. Can you still help me without pressuring me?”

Yes. I will never pressure you to leave. We focus on safety, choice, and clarity. If safety concerns arise, we’ll discuss support options transparently and respectfully.

“I’ve tried EMDR, CBT, ACT, or other therapies and nothing ever changes. How are you different?”

Many people understand their patterns intellectually but don’t experience lasting change. My work is somatic and nervous-system-based, focusing on how experiences are held in the body and how nervous system patterns can shift. This complements therapy and often reaches places talk-only approaches cannot.

“Are there any risks or negative possible effects of your mental health coaching?”

Deep self-exploration can bring up discomfort or intense emotions. We move slowly and collaboratively to minimize this, but this is not therapy or crisis support. I will always clarify when something is outside my scope.

“I really want to try, but I can’t afford it. Can you help me?”

I keep a limited number of sliding-scale spots available. Availability changes, but you’re welcome to message me and we can explore options together. I can’t guarantee space, but I’m open to working with you.

“‘Somatic’ sounds intimidating or kind of hippie-dippie. Is this evidence-based?”

Absolutely. Somatic work is grounded in neuroscience, psychophysiology, and attachment research. It focuses on how the nervous system responds to stress, threat, and safety, and how patterns of behavior and emotion are held in the body as well as the mind.

This approach is practical and research-informed, helping you notice and work with sensations, arousal, and regulation so change can happen naturally. Nothing here requires spiritual beliefs, emotional performance, or “reliving your story.” Sessions are paced to your comfort and grounded in how the brain and body actually learn and adapt.

“I hate people and don’t trust therapists, but I want help. I don’t have a question, just a tiny sliver of overall curiosity.”

You’re welcome here. You don’t need trust, optimism, or hope—just that sliver of curiosity. We can work with skepticism, resistance, and walls without trying to tear them down. Those walls once protected you. We respect that.