FAQs
Who Is a Good Fit for Teton Somatic Healing?
Somatic Experiencing and Coaching is suitable for anyone seeking a holistic and personalized approach to healing and well-being. Teton Somatic Healing is well-suited for individuals seeking support with a range of issues, including:
Stress, anxiety, or overwhelm.
Trauma recovery and emotional regulation.
Chronic pain, syndromes, or tension.
Feeling disconnected from your body or emotions.
A desire to increase resilience, body awareness, and well-being.
While Coaching and Somatic Experiencing® can be deeply supportive in addressing these areas, it is not intended to replace medical or clinical care. If I feel that I am not the right fit to work with you, I will let you know and do my best to provide alternate resources that may better suit your needs.
How Can I Schedule a Session?
Currently, I am scheduling sessions via email. Please reach out to me via email or the contact page to book your session. If you’re unsure if SE is right for you, I also offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions.
Do You Accept Insurance?
No, I do not accept insurance. All sessions are self-pay, and payment details will be provided during the scheduling process.
How Long Is a Session?
Sessions are around 50 minutes long. This timeframe allows us to explore your body’s sensations, emotions, and experiences at a comfortable pace.
What Is a Session Like?
Each session is unique and personalized to meet your needs in the moment. Sessions are designed to create a sense of safety and support, helping you reconnect with your body and emotions in a way that feels manageable and empowering. Depending on your preferences and goals, we may incorporate talking, body awareness exercises, nervous system regulation strategies, movement, supportive touch, or guided meditations or visualization exercises.
Do You Offer Touch During Sessions?
Sometimes. When appropriate, SE can include touch as part of the therapeutic and renegotiation process. It is always approached with clear communication and consent. Most sessions are talk-based and may also incorporate:
Non-invasive touch from the practitioner to support regulation.
Self-touch.
Gentle, intentional movement, if it feels beneficial.
Touch is not required and will only be included if it feels safe and supportive for you. Please note: I do not offer massage or other body-work techniques.
What Should I Wear to a Session?
No special attire is required, but I recommend prioritizing comfort if possible.
What are Potential Benefits of Working with You?
SE and Coaching focuses on gradual, sustainable progress rather than quick fixes. Results vary for each individual, but potential benefits can include:
Greater ease in managing stress and emotions.
Resolution and renegotiation of trauma stored in the body.
Increased body awareness.
Increased resilience and ability to cope with stressors.
A sense of empowerment and connection to authentic self
Reduction in physical symptoms and syndromal pattens.
Enhanced interpersonal relationships.
Increased sense of self-worth and self-trust.
Do You Work with Other Providers?
Yes. Collaboration is an important part of my approach and I bring extensive experience in working alongside clinicians and other providers to support clients. When appropriate, our work together can complement other treatments or therapies as a valuable adjunct to your overall care plan.
If you are currently under the care of a medical or mental health professionals, I am committed to working alongside your existing providers to ensure you receive integrated and cohesive support. In some cases, incorporating insights from your clinical and medical history can enable me to better support you. This may include obtaining appropriate releases to share information and align on treatment goals.
For clients with more complex needs, I can offer case management and care coordination services to help streamline and facilitate their healing journey. Additionally, if gaps in care are identified, I will make every effort to provide recommendations for additional clinical support or external resources to ensure your needs are fully addressed.
Is Coaching and Somatic Experiencing® Therapy a Replacement for Other Therapies or Treatment?
No. Coaching and somatic experiencing does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, nor should it replace treatment or therapy from a licensed medical or mental health provider. I do not provide clinical or medical services.