About My Process
I offer a nervous system-informed, body focused approach to coaching - grounded in principles of embodied cognitive neuroscience.
My role is to track the story your body is communicating in addition to your thoughts and words as we explore your experiences.
We move at a pace uniquely tailored to you and your nervous system.
Oftentimes, we believe we can think our way to a solution, without realizing that our nervous systems are actually in charge. When we experience activated states such as emotional overwhelm or burnout, logical thinking and problem solving are drastically decreased because major functions in the cognitive brain are turned off.
Together, we learn how to process emotional activations to develop emotional agility so that you can remain present, access personal choice, and connect to your inner wisdom.
The ability to stay in the present through ebbs and flows allows us to build true resiliency and returns us back to our choice to make aligned decisions beyond our unconscious reactions.
What is a session like?
We start each session by dropping into the body, orienting to the present moment. Then, we work together to move towards your intention for the time. As you communicate about what you’re bringing to our session, your body is bringing its own story.
We spend the rest of our time listening to that story together by noticing sensations, images, behaviors, emotions, and gestures happening in the present moment.
You’ll have the freedom to discharge or release activations or constrictions in whatever way feels good to you - maybe through cognitive awareness, movements, vocalizations, body mapping, etc.
My hope is that you leave the session with more clarity around how to lead authentically, how to tolerate difficulties, and how to move forward in integrity with your whole self.
FAQs
What does “somatic” mean?
Somatic means relating to the body. In this context, we explore the mind-body connection by noticing what the body experiences along with the thoughts. For example, we might notice tightening in the chest or fidgeting hands while talking about an event.
What kinds of topics do you work on?
You pick! This is more about your internal experience than it is about a specific problem. I’m not here to solve the problem for you. I’m here because I believe that you carry more wisdom than you have been invited to explore. I want to help you discover your connection to that wisdom and increase your ability to return to calm in stressful situations.
Who is a fit to work with you?
Essentially, if you are curious and willing to pay attention to what’s happening in your body, this could be a good fit. Many professional contexts over-emphasize the mind and forget that we have bodies. Our bodies equally need our attention and can provide us with great wisdom.
What are your credentials?
I have my Doctorate in Pharmacy, UC Berkeley Executive Coaching certification, and am completing my final year (Advanced level) of Somatic Experiencing Practitioner training. As a pharmacist, I combine my understanding of the physiological and biochemical processes of the body with the somatic tools I’ve learned as a Somatic Experiencing practitioner to provide a holistic, comprehensive approach in your journey of inner well-being, stress reduction, improved emotional regulation, and increased self-awareness.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Yes! I have an office space in Sandy Springs, Georgia where I meet clients on Wednesdays. I also offer zoom sessions if that’s more convenient.
What is a typical session schedule?
They are 60 minute zoom or in-person sessions. I prefer to meet weekly so that I can identify patterns in your nervous system. In some cases, other arrangements can be made.
What happens next?
Fill out the “contact me” page. I will respond in 2-5 days to set up a free, 20-minute discovery call. We’ll meet via zoom to see if this is a fit and discuss pricing & availability. If we both feel a “yes” to working together, we’ll move forward with one session. After that, you will book your preferred package in 2-month increments.