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Individual Somatic Therapy in San Jose, CA
You don’t have to keep holding everything together at your own expense.
Somatic, trauma-informed therapy for high-functioning adults navigating anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, and the pressure to keep going.
You’ve built a life around being capable. But lately, the cost of keeping up may be getting harder to ignore.
When Being the One Who Handles Everything Takes a Toll
Maybe you’ve become so used to operating under pressure that you barely recognize it anymore. You’re exhausted but struggle to slow down.
From the outside, you may appear to be doing exceptionally well. But functioning well and feeling well aren’t the same thing.
You deserve more than a life you can successfully manage.
Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety and Burnout
You’re always on
Your mind keeps planning and solving.
Rest doesn’t feel restful
Slowing down brings guilt.
You care for everyone but yourself
Your own needs stay unnamed.
Your body feels it
Tension, headaches, disrupted sleep, and fatigue.
You understand, but patterns persist
When pressure returns, so do the familiar reactions.
Sound familiar?
Let’s talk about it
These Patterns Didn’t Develop Out of Nowhere
There may have been a time when being responsible, independent, or accommodating helped you get through. Over time, those responses became automatic. The goal isn’t to criticize them. It’s to give you more choices now.
You can remain ambitious without being driven by constant urgency.
You can care deeply for others without taking responsibility for everything.
You can be strong without having to suppress what you feel.
Why Understanding the Pattern Isn’t Always Enough
Insight matters. But understanding a pattern doesn’t always change the automatic response.
When your nervous system is used to heightened alertness, slowing down can feel unfamiliar. That’s why somatic therapy involves more than talking. We notice the tightness in your chest when someone is disappointed with you, and explore different ways of responding.
New to body-based work? Try these five somatic healing exercises.
What Individual Somatic Therapy Sessions Look Like
We don’t just talk about what’s happening in your life. We pay attention to what’s happening within you as you talk about it. The goal is a different relationship with the patterns that keep you overwhelmed.
We check in
Noticing how you’re arriving, emotionally and in your body.
We explore
Looking beneath the surface of what happened, and what your body does as you revisit it.
We practice
Grounding, breath awareness, or mindful movement, at a pace that respects your capacity.
We connect
Taking what you noticed into everyday life.
How We’ll Recognize Progress
Change isn’t always about feeling less anxious. Sometimes it’s noticing you respond differently to the same situation.
Before we begin, and along the way, you’ll complete a brief Nervous System Self-Reflection Assessment. It isn’t a test, and there’s no score to achieve.
What Could Become Possible
Recognizing your limits before you’re depleted.
Finishing your workday without proving you’ve done enough.
Finishing your workday without proving you’ve done enough.
Saying no without replaying the conversation for hours.
Feeling sadness or vulnerability without rushing to fix it.
You don’t need to become less capable. You need more ways of being than capable.
Receiving support instead of insisting you’ve got it handled.
You deserve to feel present in the life you’re working so hard to maintain.
Is Ongoing Individual Therapy Right for You?
This may be a good fit if
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You’re navigating anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, or people-pleasing.
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You know what to do differently but struggle to do it under pressure.
When another approach may help
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Focused work on one pattern. Try a Somatic Intensive.
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Quick fixes. We use practical tools, but focus on the patterns behind your distress.
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More intensive care. In a crisis, or if you need more frequent treatment, another provider may fit better.
You don’t need to know exactly what needs to change before beginning. Still comparing options? Read what to look for in an anxiety therapist in San Jose.
What to Know Before You Start
$275
per session
50 min
typically weekly
San Jose
in person
California
online
Getting Started
Consultation. See if my approach fits your needs.
Intake session. We explore your history and goals.
Ongoing sessions. Weekly work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
You Can Build a Life That Feels Different on the Inside
You’ve already shown how much you can carry. But your capacity to keep going doesn’t mean you should have to keep living at your limits. If you’re ready to explore what that could look like, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
Individual therapy available in person in San Jose and virtually throughout California.