Somatic therapy equally emphasizes and treats both the body and mind, while talk therapy (psychotherapy) traditionally focuses more on thought processes, perceptions and behaviors. Bottom-up approaches (somatic) zero in on a client's raw emotions and defense systems by working with clients to modulate their nervous systems and, therefore, their bodies. Bottom-up processes are those that are initiated by the sensations and movements of the body. In bottom-up processing, the input of sensory information comes in from the external environment. Our sensory receptors in turn let the brain know whether we are safe. These processes occur without us even being conscious of them. In other words, the prefrontal cortex is not involved.

Bottom-up psychotherapy methods use the wisdom of the body’s sensations and movements to access the trauma that is held in our fascia or connective tissue. We do not have to have a conscious memory of traumatic experiences to process and heal trauma using bottom-up therapy approaches. This is helpful when we are unable to address the cascade of events that leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or unsafe. When a person is experiencing trauma, their prefrontal cortex actually goes offline. Thus, the body can conserve energy for fight or flight, and we can survive. This means that it’s the body – not the brain – where trauma is present. It is the body – not the brain – which initiates trauma responses. If you haven’t had success with trauma therapy that was cognitively based, you might want to consider somatic modalities.

Meanwhile, top-down approaches (talk therapy) look to shift the way a client thinks – whether it's veering them away from unhelpful rumination or encouraging curiosity for their reactions. Top-down processing is our most highly developed way of processing information: using cognition (thinking), which takes place in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. The prefrontal cortex uses current and past information to interpret a situation and direct the body on what to do next. The brain uses logic, planning, and problem-solving to make conscious decisions about what to do next, and how to interpret something.

We are Out Of Network with insurance companies and accept "private pay" only. We do provide monthly statements (superbills) to our clients who submit to their own insurance for reimbursement. We also work with a company, called Mentaya, that submits your claims for you.

We work with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to ensure you get reimbursed. They charge a 5% fee per claim and have helped people get thousands of dollars back per year.

Rates vary per service and per clinician. The fee pertains per (50-minute) therapeutic hour. Couples sessions are usually 1.5 or 2 hours in duration. If the fee is cost-prohibitive for you, please do feel free to contact us so we can discuss your options. We do offer a set number of sliding scale slots. We accept Check, Visa, MasterCard, and Zelle.

We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. We kindly request if you need to cancel your session for any reason, you please do so at least 48 hours in advance to avoid being charged for your session.

Yes, availability varies from clinician to clinician so if you are interested in being seen on Saturday or Sunday, please check availability with your individual provider.

All clinicians offer telehealth. In-person availability varies from clinician to clinician. Please consult your individual provider.

Teletherapy allows you to be in the safety of your own space. Teletherapy can be an option that provides more flexibility, more time with family, less drive time, less childcare expenses, and less time off work. It is a unique platform where true connection is still possible and you get to enjoy your own comfortable environment.