Things that used to be satisfying, like career, relationships, or hobbies, just don't light them up the way they did when they were younger. All the sleepless hours worrying about "why?" just lead to a useless cycle, something like this. Paul, I'm enjoying the peace and happiness that I am feeling.
No longer focusing on the negative aspects of the past, but seeing the gifts of this present life. I am thankful for you and your work. I don't know how you do it Paul, but you sure do give me the perfect support I need in the moment. Thank you. I'm really touched by how much you care, and the way you continue to be there Paul.
No longer focusing on the negative aspects of the past, but seeing the gifts of this present life. I am thankful for you and your work. I don't know how you do it Paul, but you sure do give me the perfect support I need in the moment. Thank you. I'm really touched by how much you care, and the way you continue to be there Paul.
Services
We humans, after loss, danger, or trauma, tend to get stuck in our thinking, planning, and worrying. And social expectations, too. With the therapist's guidance and encouragement, we bring our full attention to our physical experience. Surprisingly, this allows the discharge of excess stuck anxiety and enables a natural healing process.
If you decide you want my help to heal PTSD, Complex PTSD (CPTSD), child abuse, or other scars of past traumatic experience, know that I will join you in that commitment. You'll have my 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, my extensive training in somatic psychotherapy, and my heartfelt resolve to help you move past your emotional pain, grief, anger, or anxiety to much more joy and freedom in your life.
A 22-year old man contacted me with some difficult relationship issues. A few sessions later after he had made progress, I felt curious that he had sought me out. He was not well-educated, nor did he have much extra money - so it surprised me a bit. I asked this young man how he had found the courage to contact a total stranger for help with these sensitive issues.
A bird hit my front window this afternoon with a startling and bone-crushing thud. I found it lying where it fell atop a leafless bush, in plain sight and defenseless, neck turned nearly upside down to its body. Its eyes were open and staring while its whole body was rhythmically moving in a kind of panicked panting.
How can it be that emotions are both the source of our deepest satisfaction and authenticity, as well as our own private hell? After a time, we came to a ravine - and he unhesitatingly scrambled down the steep, loose rock. I felt a lot of fear; but seeing his confidence, I thought "I should be like him."
Reviews (1)
Sam Jones
Dec 30, 2021
Report
To anyone who is considering working with Paul I cannot recommend him enough. Prior to somatic therapy I had done years of Behavioral Cognitive Therapy, with marginal benefit. Frustrated by my lack of progress I was happy to try working with Paul when he was recommended to me. The initial idea and practice of going within and listening to my body (grounding) seemed strange at first, but is now an integral part of my day-to-day well being and emotional regulation. Paul's guidance helped me discover a world beyond emotional thought. I went from living a triggered existence to acknowledging and mastering
