Somatic Therapy for Adults and Families in Fort Lauderdale

Mind-Body Support to Help Ease Emotional Overwhelm and Strengthen Relationships

Online Therapy for Residents of Florida and Illinois

Are you or your child struggling with emotional overwhelm? Whether it’s from trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, or sensory sensitivities, I imagine you just want things to feel easier—for yourself, your child, or your whole family.

With a body-based approach, therapy can help ease tension, restore a sense of connection, and create more ease in daily life.

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Hi, I’m Amy!

I support adults, children, and families navigating stress, big emotions, and the weight of life’s challenges. Whether you're feeling the strain of midlife transitions, carrying past stress or trauma, or worried about your child’s ability to regulate and connect, it’s a lot to hold on your own.

For adults, I offer somatic therapy, including Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), to help ease emotional and physical overwhelm, reconnect with yourself, and move through life with more clarity and resilience.

For children and teens, I offer Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)—a gentle, music-based therapy that helps the nervous system settle, making it easier to regulate emotions and feel safe in connection with others.

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to explore what support could look like for you or your family.

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Real healing happens when your whole self

— mind and body —

is part of the process.

Support for Adults, Families, and Children

Find Relief and Resilience with Therapy that Incorporates Mind and Body

Somatic Therapy, or therapy with a mind-body focus, offers a space to process what you’re going through now—and what you’ve been through before. It’s about creating room to explore your thoughts and feelings while also noticing how your body responds.

You decide how much the body is part of our work together, whether it’s simply paying attention to sensations as they arise or diving deeper with approaches like Somatic Experiencing or Safe and Sound Protocol.

This flexibility means we can go all in with body-based work, like SE or SSP, or incorporate gentle noticing of what’s happening in your body as part of the process. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and uncover what you need to feel more connected to yourself and what truly matters.

If you’re ready to take the next step, you can learn more about Somatic Therapy or schedule a free consultation today.

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“The body is our greatest ally in the healing process, as it holds the wisdom and resources necessary for healing.”

Dr. Peter Levine

Making Space to Slow Down and Connect

You’ve been carrying so much—balancing everything and everyone around you—but where do you fit in? It’s hard to slow down and tune in, especially when you’re focused on holding it all together. But creating space for yourself—or finding the right support for your child—can change everything.

I offer compassionate mind-body therapeutic support, creating a space designed to meet you where you are. I help you—or your child—slow down, connect, and uncover what’s needed to move forward. For children who may need support, SSP is a gentle, nurturing approach that helps regulate emotions, ease challenges, and build connection.

When there’s room for your needs—or the needs of those who matter to you—you can move forward in a way that feels true to what’s most important in your life.

If this feels like the next step, schedule a free 20-minute consultation today.

How to Get Started

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    Consult Call

    Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit.

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    Book Appointment

    Email or reach out via the website form to schedule your first session.

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    First Session

    We'll begin your healing while you are in the comfort of your own space.

Reach Out Today

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