Midlife stress

Midlife is a time of transition—shifting roles, changing relationships, aging bodies, and re-evaluating life direction. Many find themselves more reactive, more drained, or more uncertain about who they are or who they want to be.

Physiologically, long-term stress, hormonal changes, and unprocessed emotional pain can lower resilience, making the nervous system more sensitive. That means things you could “power through” before may feel overwhelming now.

Therapy in midlife offers a way to meet these changes with curiosity, compassion, and tools that support both your mind and body.

My work is rooted in Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-based approach that supports both mind and body. Every session includes SE, and when it’s helpful, we can add the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to further support your nervous system.

Together, we focus on tuning into your body’s signals, regulating stress responses, and making space for emotions in a way that feels manageable. This helps release what’s been carried for too long and allows for more steadiness and resilience.

Midlife often brings both current pressures and echoes of earlier experiences. In our work, we create space for both—whether you’re navigating the demands of today or noticing how old wounds resurface. This approach isn’t about pushing through; it’s about slowing down enough to heal and grow in a way that helps you feel more connected to yourself and to what matters now.

Yes. Many people choose to do both, and the approaches can work well together. Talk therapy helps you explore thoughts, emotions, and past experiences. My work focuses on the body’s stress responses and how they show up in the present.

When combined, the two approaches can support each other. Talk therapy gives you insight, while somatic therapy helps your body release what it’s been carrying. Together, this can create more room for healing, growth, and lasting change.

If you’re carrying midlife stress, physical tension, or a sense of disconnection, and talking it through hasn’t been enough, somatic therapy may be a good fit. This work addresses both the emotional and physical toll of stress, helping you notice how it shows up in your body and begin to release what’s been stuck.

It’s not about quick fixes. It’s about creating lasting shifts in how your nervous system responds, so you can handle challenges with more steadiness and resilience. Over time, you’ll feel more connected to yourself and better able to move through midlife in a way that feels true to you.

The length of therapy depends on what you’re carrying and what you want from the work. Some people begin to notice relief—like less tension, clearer thinking, or more emotional breathing room—within the first few months. For others, especially when deeper stress patterns or trauma surface in midlife, therapy often continues for a year or more.

Because lasting change builds over time, weekly sessions are an important part of the process. That regular rhythm gives your nervous system steady support, helps momentum grow, and makes space for both short-term relief and long-term healing.

I currently offer online therapy only. Virtual sessions work just as well as in-person because you’re in a space that already feels familiar and safe. You can settle into your favorite chair, keep comforting items nearby, or even have your pet close. That comfort helps your nervous system settle so we can focus on the work.

Being online also makes therapy more accessible. You don’t have to take time off work, fight traffic, or worry about parking—it’s one less stress to manage.

I work with adults across Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, and other South Florida communities, as well as with clients in Chicago and throughout Illinois.

Sessions are 55 minutes and cost $200. Payment is due at the time of each session, and I accept credit or debit card, HSA, or Zelle.

If you’re interested in adding the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) or Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), the additional fees are listed on the SSP and RRP pages. We can talk about whether either option is a good fit for you during our consultation or as we work together.

I don’t accept insurance, but I can provide a monthly superbill if you’d like to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. Some clients are able to get partial reimbursement depending on their plan.

You’ll always know the cost up front. Under federal law (the No Surprises Act), you’re entitled to a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of services. If you ever receive a bill $400 or more over that estimate, you can dispute it.