online somatic therapy in Hermosa Beach
Reconnect with Your Body, Slow Your Mind
Holistic therapy that focuses on your mind-body connection.
You know when something feels ‘off’, but years of conditioning have taught you to ignore that feeling. Our work together will unravel these patterns so you can start feeling and living differently.
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Finding peace and ease comes from learning to manage your thoughts and emotions so you can feel more balanced, present, and free from constant worry. Therapy will help you build those skills so your everyday life feels like yours again.
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When people experience trauma, it can cause parts of themselves to go “offline”. Our work together will focus on finding and rebuilding your relationship with those parts of yourself.
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Finding relief from racing thoughts will feel like a weight lifting off your shoulders. You’ll think more clearly, feel more grounded, and experience a sense of calm and control in your day-to-day life.
Imagine feeling anxious and asking “I wonder what this is trying to tell me?” instead of running away from it
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Trauma and intense distress disrupt the functioning of the autonomic nervous system- the system that controls our threat responses (fight, flight, freeze, collapse)
In a moment of anxiety, we are responding to a perceived threat, and we often mistakenly label the feeling of anxiety as a threat in and of it self. But anxiety is not a threat, it is simply a signal.
When we experience a traumatic or highly stressful event, our nervous systems can become “stuck” in a fight, flight, freeze, or collapse state, which can cause intense distress and lower ability to function day to day
Holistic therapy allows us to rebuild a sense of safety in our bodies, and helps to guide us in understanding that our bodies reactions and signals (although difficult at times) are adaptive and have played a role in trying to keep us safe. These symptoms do not need to be permanent.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Telehealth Somatic & Holistic Therapy in Hermosa Beach
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Somatic therapy is a body-based approach to healing that helps you regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and process stress that gets stored physically. If you’re searching for online somatic therapy in Hermosa Beach, you’re likely looking for more than just talking about your problems- you want to feel different in your body.
Somatic therapy works by helping you:
Notice patterns of tension, shutdown, or overwhelm
Build nervous system regulation skills
Process stress without reliving trauma
Shift from chronic fight-or-flight into grounded presence
For high-performing professionals in Hermosa Beach, this is often the missing piece when traditional therapy hasn’t fully worked.
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Holistic therapy looks at the whole person- mind, body, nervous system, lifestyle, and relational patterns. Instead of focusing only on symptoms, holistic therapy explores the root causes of anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm.
If you’re looking for online holistic therapy in Hermosa Beach, you may be tired of quick fixes and want deeper, sustainable change.
In our work together, we integrate:
Somatic (body-based) therapy
Nervous system regulation
Attachment-informed care
Stress physiology education
Practical tools you can use outside sessions
This approach is especially effective for high-achieving professionals who are used to pushing through stress.
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Traditional talk therapy focuses primarily on thoughts and emotions. Somatic therapy adds the body into the conversation.
Many high-achieving professionals in Hermosa Beach come to therapy saying, “I understand why I’m anxious, but I still feel anxious.” That’s because insight alone doesn’t regulate the nervous system.
Somatic therapy helps your body complete stress responses, discharge stored tension, and shift out of chronic fight-or-flight. The result is lasting change, not just intellectual understanding. My online therapy practice in Hermosa Beach uses an integrative blend of both talk and somatic therapies to connect min and body.
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Absolutely.
Many of my clients are driven, capable professionals who have built successful lives, but at a cost. Chronic stress, hyper-independence, and relentless standards can lead to burnout.
Somatic therapy helps you:
Recognize early signs of stress
Reduce nervous system overload
Shift out of constant overdrive
Develop sustainable success
You don’t have to push yourself into the ground to maintain excellence.
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In my telehealth practice based in Hermosa Beach, I specialize in:
Anxiety and chronic stress
High-functioning anxiety
Perfectionism
Burnout
Emotional dysregulation
Trauma stored in the body
Relationship stress
Life transitions
My approach integrates somatic therapy, holistic psychotherapy, and nervous system regulation to create deep, sustainable change.
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A session may include:
Talking through what’s happening in your life
Tracking sensations in your body
Learning grounding techniques
Practicing nervous system regulation skills
Exploring relational or achievement-based patterns
You won’t be forced to relive trauma. The pace is collaborative, intentional, and focused on building resilience.
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Yes. I work with professionals in Hermosa Beach and throughout California via telehealth. Many of my clients are ambitious, driven, and used to performing at a high level.
They often struggle with:
Overfunctioning
Hyper-independence
Difficulty slowing down
Feeling responsible for everything
The pressure to maintain excellence
Our work focuses on helping you achieve success without sacrificing your nervous system.
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Specialized in somatic and holistic therapy
Focused on high-functioning anxiety and burnout
Integrates nervous system science and practical tools
Designed for driven professionals
Deep, insight-oriented work with real-world application
Together we can shift the relationship of your mind-body connection into one of trust, peace, and resilience.
By bringing neutral, compassionate awareness to physical sensations and symptoms you can begin to reconstruct your relationship with uncomfortable sensations and emotions.
Ready to get started?
I’m here to walk you through the process - It’s easier than you think! We’ll schedule a 20 minute phone call to make sure we’re a good fit, you’ll fill out your intake forms, and we’ll start meeting weekly!