Courage, kindness, and curiosity will change your life.
Meditation
You may know meditation is good for you—but may not be sure why. Here are some of its most well-documented advantages.
Mental well-being:
Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved mood and emotional regulation
Enhanced self-awareness
Increased focus and concentration:
Improved sleep quality
Physical well-being:
Lowered blood pressure
Strengthened immune system
Reduced pain perception
Improved overall health
Maybe you tried meditating…
…and it was difficult, boring, and unrewarding. That’s normal in the beginning…and can be avoided. With me, we’ll explore what works best for you. Together we’ll develop a protocol that’s tailor-made for you. It will be simple, effective, and easy to follow.
But the good stuff is way beyond this…
The original goals of meditation are liberation…unconditional happiness…profound peace… and boundless love. Once you are steady on the path, you’ll catch glimpses of the reality that underlies your life situation and you’ll taste the deepest possible transformation for a human being.
Somatics…
…focuses on the lived experience in the body (soma is Greek for body). The emphasis is not on what happened in the past, but on how the past “lives” in the body. How your body feels from within is vital to making shifts in perception and action that change your day-to-day life.
"Love your body because you only have one"
~Annan Ymous
Psychology…
…focuses on mental processes like thoughts, feelings, and conscious and unconscious experiences. (Psyche is Greek for mind and spirit). Together we look for and minimize patterns that negatively impact your life—and we foster patterns that enhance your life.
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
~James Baldwin
Initial Package
6 sessions (2 sessions/month for 3 months)
Sessions are 50 minutes
My regular fee is $3600 ($600/session). I offer you my introductory rate of $1500 ($250/session).
Our first session is about exchanging information about you, me, and our process together. It’s important to me that you feel informed, safe, and heard.
Beyond that, our format is not predetermined. I meet you where you are at—however you are that day. With curiosity, we explore what’s going on in your life, including sensations, emotions, and mental and behavioral patterns. My favorite ways to contribute to the exploration include questions, stories, exercises, and meditations that may lead to insight into patterns, foster alternative perceptions and attitudes, and create possibilities for new actions. We learn and train together to live healthier and happier lives.
Clients often say they feel:
• heard, seen, and supported
• grounded, clear, and focused
• confident and optimistic
• lighter, brighter, warmer and more engaged with life
FAQ:
Do you take Insurance?
No, I don’t take insurance.
Can you work with me remotely? Can I see you in person?
Yes, to both.
What if I decide this isn’t for me?
After the initial 3 month commitment, you may stop at any time.
How long do clients stay with you?
About 1/3 feel complete after 6 sessions. About 1/3 continue for years because their experience is deep, rich, and rewarding. About 1/3 come and go as the stresses in their lives come and go.
What is more important to you, my comfort or my learning?
Your learning is more important to me. I am willing for you (and me) to be uncomfortable in the learning process. Learning, by definition, includes unfamiliar territory. When discomfort is paired with curiosity and courage, the results can be surprising and dramatic.
What is your most important quality?
Kindness. Its brother is generosity. Their parents are love and awareness.
