I incorporate meditation in a variety of ways both in and out of sessions. From simple present moment mindfulness exercises to longer guided meditations. These are all doorways into self-exploration. You may be a beginner who is interested in experimenting, or bring your own meditation practice to our sessions in a way that feels right for you. I will work with you to customize a practice that feels natural and supportive. Typically, I begin and end each session with a meditation to clear our space and set an intention, and close each meeting with a short session to honor our work and your time spent inward. Ultimately, we can work into your mind-body energy as much or as little as you prefer.

WHY IT'S BENEFICIAL TO CREATE A PRACTICE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

• creating mantras and self affirmations based on our therapy sessions
• working into specific energy centers that you may personally struggle with
• identifying links between throughts, behaviors, and feelings
• discussion and reflection of root issues causing stress
• incorporating shadow work; confronting dark and difficult emotions that arise with a professional rather than bypassing or avoiding

If you're new to meditation, YouTube is a great place to experiment!