Integrative Approach to Therapy
Somatic Therapy That Looks at the Bigger Picture
Online somatic therapy with an integrative approach for adults in Florida and Illinois. Together, we'll consider your mind, body, and the many factors that influence emotional well-being.
What an Integrative Approach to Therapy Means
My work begins with Somatic Experiencing® and expands from there when it makes sense. An integrative approach to therapy means we also consider the many factors that can influence emotional well-being and how your mind and body respond to stress.
Along with what's happening emotionally and physically, we may explore things like sleep, daily rhythm, movement, nutrition, medical concerns, medication experiences, or other forms of nervous system support when they're relevant to what you're going through.
Sometimes these conversations become an important part of therapy. Other times they don't. We decide together what feels most relevant to your goals and what you're experiencing.
Why an Integrative Approach Is Part of My Work
I lived with anxiety and depression for many years. I was in talk therapy. I worked with psychiatrists. I tried medications. I was doing what I knew to do.
Looking back, I can see how much my daily habits were influencing my mental health. My diet was heavy in carbohydrates and sugar. My sleep was inconsistent. There were long stretches when I didn’t move my body much or spend much time outside. There were other reasons my mental health was struggling. It was layered and complex. At the same time, lifestyle did not play a small role.
In the treatment I received, we focused on symptoms and insight. Rarely did anyone ask detailed questions about sleep, blood sugar stability, digestion, light exposure, or daily rhythm, or emphasize how strongly those factors can affect mood, energy, and cognitive clarity.
I often think about how including those conversations more directly could have changed the course of my care.
That reflection shapes how I practice now. I want to look carefully at the whole picture, including the physiological foundations that support emotional stability.
How This Integrates With My Somatic Work
Somatic Experiencing is the foundation of my work. An integrative approach broadens the conversation when it’s helpful.
Sometimes these conversations become an important part of therapy. Other times they stay in the background. We decide together what feels most relevant.
When appropriate, I may also incorporate the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) or Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), or collaborate with other healthcare providers to support your care.
Learn more about:
Somatic Experiencing
Safe and Sound Protocol
Rest and Restore Protocol
Integrative Approach to Therapy FAQs
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An integrative approach to therapy recognizes that your mental health is influenced by more than your thoughts and emotions. Alongside Somatic Experiencing, we may also consider factors like sleep, daily rhythms, movement, nutrition, chronic illness, medication experiences, or other aspects of your health when they're relevant to what you're going through.
In my practice, this isn't a separate type of therapy. It's simply part of looking at the bigger picture and considering the many factors that can affect your well-being.
If you'd like to learn more about how I think about the relationship between lifestyle and mental health, I've written a more in-depth article called How Lifestyle Affects Mental Health: An Integrative Approach. -
TTraditional talk therapy often focuses on thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behavior. Along with Somatic Experiencing, I also consider the bigger picture. When it's relevant, we may explore how sleep, movement, nutrition, daily rhythms, physical health, medication experiences, or other factors could be affecting how you're feeling.
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Yes. Many people I work with come to therapy because they're living with anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, burnout, or a difficult life transition. Taking an integrative approach means we don't assume there's only one reason you're struggling. Alongside Somatic Experiencing, we also consider other factors that may be affecting how you're feeling when they're relevant to your care.
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Not usually. Somatic Experiencing together is the foundation of my approach. Taking an integrative approach simply means we also pay attention to the broader factors that may be influencing how you're feeling when they're relevant.
Some sessions are almost entirely focused on the mind-body work we're doing together. Other times, lifestyle factors like sleep, movement, nutrition, daily rhythms, medication experiences, or chronic health concerns are woven into our work when they make sense. Together, we decide what feels most helpful based on your goals.
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Therapy sessions are 55 minutes and $200.
I accept credit/debit cards, HSA, and Zelle.
If you decide to include the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) or Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) as part of your holistic therapeutic work with me, those are billed separately. You can learn more about pricing on the SSP and RRP pages.
Online Therapy Across Florida and Illinois
I work with adults online across Florida, including West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding areas. Somatic therapy with an integrative approach can be provided effectively from the comfort of your home.
I am also licensed in Illinois and work with clients online throughout the state, including Chicago.
If This Approach Resonates With You
You don't have to figure out what's contributing to everything you're experiencing before starting therapy. We'll begin with what brought you here and decide together what feels most helpful.
Sometimes our work stays focused on your present experience, emotions, and body. Other times, it makes sense to consider sleep, medication experiences, chronic health concerns, daily rhythm, or other factors that may be influencing how you're feeling.
If you're looking for somatic therapy that also considers the bigger picture, I'd be happy to talk with you during a free 10-minute consultation.