Here’s something I’ve noticed, both in my own life and in my work with women: we’re really good at talking about our experiences. Talking helps us make sense of things, find meaning, and feel less alone. It’s a powerful tool in therapy.

And yet, sometimes even after all the talking, you can still feel like something inside hasn’t shifted. You might have all the insight in the world, you understand why you feel the way you do BUT your body hasn’t quite caught up. That’s not because you’re doing something wrong. It’s because your nervous system holds onto things in a different way.

Your Nervous System Has a Story to Tell

Think about the last time you felt anxious. Did your heart start racing? Did your chest feel tight? Did your stomach twist? That’s your nervous system talking.

The body remembers. It remembers the moments when you didn’t feel safe, when something overwhelming happened, or when you felt powerless. Even if your mind isn’t focused on those memories every day, your nervous system can still react as if the danger is happening right now.

And because your body’s job is to protect you, it sometimes goes into overdrive. That’s why you might feel a rush of panic or dread in a situation that doesn’t logically seem threatening. It’s your body trying to keep you safe, even if it ends up keeping you stuck….

Enter Somatic Therapy and EMDR

This is where the type of work I do comes in. I combine Somatic Therapy (which simply means body-based therapy) with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — a long name for a very effective process).

Here’s what that actually looks like:

• Somatic Therapy invites the body into the healing process. We notice the physical sensations that show up when certain emotions or memories arise. Maybe your throat feels tight when you think about a conversation, or your shoulders clench when you remember an old relationship. By paying attention to these signals, we give your body the chance to release what it’s been holding onto.
• EMDR uses tools like guided eye movements or tapping to help your brain and body reprocess difficult experiences. Instead of being stuck on a loop that keeps replaying, EMDR helps file those memories away where they belong — in the past.

And here’s the gentle part: we go one memory at a time. There’s no rushing, no forcing, no need to relive every painful detail. Just small, safe steps that your body and mind can actually handle.

Why This Approach Works

This kind of therapy can be especially helpful when:

• You’ve already talked about something many times, but it still feels raw or triggering.
• Anxiety or panic seems to come out of nowhere, and logic doesn’t talk it down.
• Old patterns keep showing up, even though you’re ready for something new.
• You feel disconnected from yourself, like your head and your body aren’t on the same page.

By working with both the mind and the body, healing feels more complete. Instead of just “coping,” you’re able to truly process what happened and move forward with more ease.

What Working With Me Feels Like

I work with women who are ready to release the invisible weight of stress, anxiety, or past hurts. My role isn’t to label or judge, it’s to create a space where you feel safe enough to notice what’s really going on inside and begin to shift it.

We slow things down. We listen to your body. We go at your pace. Over time, you begin to feel more grounded, more present, and more like yourself again.

A Gentle Takeaway

Healing isn’t about rushing or fixing yourself overnight. It’s about creating space for all the parts of you that are tired of holding it together and finally want to feel seen, supported, and safe. The work I do with women is gentle, collaborative, and deeply respectful of your pace.

If something in this post resonated with you, maybe a little nudge in your chest or that “this is me” moment, that might be your system’s way of saying it’s ready for support. You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’d love to connect and see if this work could be the right fit for you.

How do we connect you ask? That part is easy peasy, just leave a comment below and I will be in touch as soon as possible.

You don’t have to do this alone, pinky swear.