What Is Out-of-Network (OON) Insurance? How It Works for Online Therapy
Navigating insurance for online therapy can be confusing. Whether you’re looking for in-network coverage or exploring out-of-network (OON) options, I’m here to help you understand your benefits and make therapy accessible. Offering virtual sessions across Pennsylvania, I accept select insurance plans and provide the support you need for reimbursement.
Why Somatic Therapy in Philadelphia Is Changing the Way We Heal
Stuck in your head no matter how much you analyze?
Somatic therapy offers a different path—one that helps you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and actually feel the change you’ve been working so hard to think your way into.
I'm Self-Aware But Still Stuck: Why Insight Isn't Enough in Therapy
Many clients come to therapy highly self-aware—they can name their trauma, patterns, and triggers—but still feel stuck. This blog explores why insight alone isn’t enough for lasting change and how dissociation can show up as overthinking or emotional numbness.
Why You Might Feel Disconnected: A Look at Dissociation and Emotional Regulation
This blog offers reflections and resources on emotional regulation, dissociation, and the healing process. You’ll find writing on nervous system awareness, somatic practices, and what it means to reconnect with yourself—especially if you’re someone who tends to overthink, shut down, or feel disconnected in relationships.
Finding the Right Asian American Therapist: A Guide to Trauma-Focused Therapy and Somatic Healing
Looking for an Asian therapist or AAPI therapist? This blog explores the benefits of trauma-focused therapy, somatic therapy, and IFS therapy, offering tips on how to find the right therapist, whether in Philadelphia, PA or through online therapy.
Navigating Holiday Stress: Somatic Practices and Boundaries for a Grounded Season
Navigate holiday stress with somatic self-care, grounding techniques, and mindful boundaries. Honor the season's natural rhythm while balancing the busyness of celebrations.
The Interplay of Intellectualizing and Avoidance in Trauma Therapy
Intellectualizing and emotional avoidance often hinder healing from relational trauma or sexual abuse. Trauma therapy, particularly somatic approaches, helps individuals recognize these patterns, fostering emotional expression and deeper connections. By embracing all parts of themselves, they can bridge the gap between thought and emotion for a more fulfilling life.
What do you mean— I have “no bad parts?” An IFS exploration.
Could it be true that there are no “bad” parts of ourselves? Internal Family Systems (IFS) suggests that all parts, even those we view as challenging, serve essential roles. Instead of rejecting these parts, IFS encourages us to understand and work with them, fostering compassion and harmony within ourselves.
From Intellectualizing to Feeling: A Guide for Overthinkers
Navigating daily life as an intellectualizer can feel like a constant stream of thoughts and analysis. While this approach offers a sense of control and insight, it leaves little room for truly feeling and connecting. This post explores how intellectualizers can start shifting from overthinking to a more embodied way of being, with practical tips to help bridge the gap between mind and body.
What is Somatic IFS and how it can help me?
Ever wonder how to connect more deeply with yourself? Somatic IFS combines body awareness with Internal Family Systems to help you tune into your inner wisdom. It’s about understanding the stories your body tells and working with different parts.
We need more than just “relaxation” to build a healthy nervous system.
We often hear about the importance of relaxation for a healthy nervous system, but there's more to it than just unwinding. A truly resilient and flexible nervous system is actually built by facing challenges head-on.
What does “somatic” even mean?
This buzzword has been everywhere lately! What does it even mean? A somatic practice is about tuning into your body's wisdom, connecting with sensations, and understanding what your body is telling you.