talk therapy.
more about services offered with amy
each person’s healing process is unique, and therapy can take many different forms. I have received extensive training that allows me to know how to honor and include both your mind AND your body in session. the services below reflect a range of approaches designed to support mind-body connection, deepen self-understanding, and foster meaningful change. while each modality is described individually, my work is deeply integrative — thoughtfully weaving together these approaches based on your needs, comfort, and goals.
allow beauty to shatter you regularly. the loveliest of people are the ones who have been burnt, broken, and torn at the seams, yet still send their open hearts into the world to mend with love again
...and again
...and again
...and again.
you must allow yourself to feel your life while you're in it.
- victoria erickson -
talk therapy.
i absolutely believe talk therapy has an important place in mind and body well–being. everyone needs the opportunity to tell their story to someone who is safe. the first few times you tell your truth out loud are crucial. my purpose is to normalize your feelings, let you know you are not crazy, and that all of it makes sense within the context of your life. we will spend as much time as you need to feel comfortable. there are no deadlines here. you don’t have to talk about anything you aren’t ready to talk about. you are the expert on you. i am a guide and facilitator. we can accomplish a lot together once you feel safe and unjudged. As valuable as talk therapy is, i find it is often not enough to remove the emotional charge we are carrying.
mind-body connection.
the purpose of therapy is to teach us how to feel. i’m not going to lie to you… when you quit pushing things down and allow them to come up…it can really kick your ass. so why would we do it? your body holds all of the long, buried secrets you’ve tried so hard to forget. emotions that weren’t tolerated or supported in your home, truths that weren’t convenient, hurts large and small that caused pain and confusion, all of it… all of it… gets repressed. what rises to the top is a “personality". that’s the thing we cultivate which seems to help us stay in connection with our important people. and we will choose that connection over authenticity almost every time.
the problem is, our bodies know better. all that repressed emotion carries a charge. that charge goes with us everywhere we go. it effects our perception of the world we live in.
“this is heart work, and you can’t think your way around this…you’ve gotta feel your way through it.”
-butterflies rising-
i provide the opportunity for deeply transformational experiences that are a combination of hypnotherapy, internal family systems, and subtle energy work, in an effort to guide you back to who you were before the world tamed your spirit.
freedom lies on the other side of the work.
somatic experiencing.
I am a somatically trained psychotherapist. Somatic Experiencing is a body-centered approach to healing stress and trauma that focuses on how experiences are held in the nervous system, not just the mind. instead of only talking about what happened, this method gently helps people notice physical sensations, tension patterns, and internal signals so the body can safely release stored survival energy. this process supports the nervous system in moving out of chronic fight, flight, or freeze states and back toward balance and resilience. the importance of Somatic Experiencing lies in its ability to address the physiological roots of trauma, helping individuals feel more grounded, regulated, and connected to themselves and their daily lives.
neuroaffective touch.
NeuroAffective Touch (NATouch) is a body-based therapeutic approach that recognizes the body as an important storyteller, not just a physical vessel. developed by Dr. Aline LaPierre, NATouch integrates somatic therapy, attachment theory, developmental science, and neuroscience to support healing that sometimes goes beyond what talk therapy alone can reach. The approach focuses on two key elements:
neuro
touch communicates directly with the nervous system. specialized nerve receptors in the skin, muscles, organs, and connective tissue send signals to the brain that carry meaningful information about safety, connection, and regulation.
affective
touch is also emotional many people experience it as a gentle way of contacting feelings that may live beneath conscious awareness. with compassionate presence, these experiences can begin to unfold and integrate.
in essence, NeuroAffective Touch invites body, mind, and emotions into a supportive dialogue, creating space for deeper regulation, awareness, and healing.
what a NeuroAffective Touch Session is like:
during a session, you remain fully clothed, and settle into a comfortable space supported by pillows or blankets. the process begins with gentle attention to your body's sensations, not to change anything, but simply to notice.
with your consent, I may offer light, attuned touch on areas such as the back, shoulders, or arms, depending on what feels supportive for your system.
this touch can act as a relational signal to the nervous system: you are supported and not alone. from that place, the body may begin to soften. tension can ease, long-held patterns may shift, and new possibilities for regulation and connection can emerge.
throughout the session, we move slowly and with curiosity, allowing physical sensations, emotions, and insights to arise naturally. as awareness grows, the separation between body and mind often becomes less rigid, making room for the healing process to unfold.
why NeuroAffective Touch may help:
NeuroAffective Touch can be supportive for people who want to explore healing through the body and nervous system, especially when traditional talk therapy hasn't fully addressed what they're experiencing.
This approach may benefit people who are navigating:
+ trauma or early developmental wounds
+ chronic stress or nervous system dysregulation
+ anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty relaxing
+ feeling disconnected from the body
+ attachment or relational challenges
+ emotional patterns that feel hard to shift through talking alone
+ a desire for deeper mind-body awareness and healing
Because NATouch works gently with the body's natural rhythms, many people experience it as a slow, supportive process that prioritizes safety and consent.
potential benefits of NeuroAffective Touch:
every person's experience is unique, but many people report positive changes as their nervous system begins to feel more supported and regulated. Some potential benefits include:
+ greater nervous system regulation and relaxation
+ increased body awareness and connection
+ reduced chronic tension or stress patterns
+ more access to emotions in a safe, manageable way
+ improved sense of grounding and presence
+ deeper understanding of body-mind patterns
+ a stronger capacity for connection and self-compassion
Overtime, this body-based process can help create new patterns of safety, resilience, and emotional integration.
Is NeuroAffective Touch Right for You?
NeuroAffective Touch may be a good fit if you:
+ feel curious about somatic or body-based therapy
+ want to explore healing that includes both body and emotional awareness
+ are open to a gentle, relational approach that unfolds at your pace
+ are looking for support in developing a stronger relationship with your nervous system and inner experience
Sessions are always collaborate and consent-based, and touch is only offered when it feels comfortable and appropriate for you.
internal family systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach to healing that recognizes we all have different “parts” of ourselves — protective parts that help us cope, and more vulnerable parts that carry pain, fear, or past wounds. instead of trying to change or eliminate these experiences, this approach gently helps people build curiosity and compassion toward their inner world, creating space for healing and integration.
this process supports greater self-leadership, allowing protective patterns to soften and wounded parts to be understood and cared for. the importance of Internal Family Systems lies in its ability to help individuals develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves, leading to greater clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper sense of connection in their lives and relationships.
compassionate inquiry
Compassionate Inquiry is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that explores how past experiences shape our present emotions, beliefs, and patterns. rather than focusing only on symptoms, this approach gently invites curiosity about what lies beneath them — helping uncover the protective adaptations and unmet needs that developed in response to earlier life experiences.
this process supports greater self-awareness and emotional freedom by bringing compassion to the parts of ourselves that formed in times of stress, pain, or disconnection. the importance of Compassionate Inquiry lies in its ability to help individuals understand themselves more deeply, soften long-held patterns, and move toward greater authenticity, connection, and healing.
hypnotherapy.
hypnotherapy is a gentle and collaborative approach that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access deeper layers of thought, emotion, and experience. In this calm and receptive state, individuals can explore patterns, beliefs, and memories that may be outside of conscious awareness, allowing for insight and meaningful change.
this process supports the nervous system in softening habitual responses and creating space for new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. the importance of hypnotherapy lies in its ability to work beyond the analytical mind, helping individuals shift long-held patterns, reduce emotional distress, and deepen connection to themselves and their healing process.