Specialty
Therapy for Mindfulness & Embodied Therapy
Clients who spend too much time in their heads and want present-moment awareness, breathwork, and body-centered grounding in their therapy. Virtual sessions for adults in North Carolina and Texas, in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans.
Accepting new clients in North Carolina & Texas · In-network with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare & more — see the full accepted insurance list →
What Is Mindfulness and Embodied Therapy?
Mindfulness and Embodied Therapy, often referred to as somatic or mind-body therapy, is an integrative approach grounded in the understanding that our mental, emotional, and physical experiences are deeply interconnected. Rather than treating distress purely as a psychological process, this approach honors how stress, trauma, and emotional patterns live in the body. By cultivating present-moment awareness and somatic tracking, embodied therapy helps bridge the gap between cognitive understanding and physical integration.
Core Principles of Mindfulness and Embodied Therapy
- Somatic Awareness: Tuning into physical sensations, such as muscle tension, breath patterns, or posture, as valuable signals and entries into emotional healing.
- Present-Moment Grounding: Utilizing the breath and sensory anchoring to bring the nervous system back into the here and now, especially when overwhelmed by past stress or future anxiety.
- Mindful Non-Judgment: Observing bodily responses and emotions with gentle curiosity rather than trying to instantly fix or suppress them.
- Nervous System Regulation: Understanding your body's arousal states and learning somatic tools to expand your window of tolerance.
- Top-Down & Bottom-Up Integration: Combining cognitive insights (top-down) with bodily sensations (bottom-up) for holistic, deep-seated change.
How I Integrate Mindfulness and Embodied Therapy into Practice
In our work, somatic and mindful practices provide a compassionate path to helping you feel settled, connected, and safe within your own skin.
- Tracking Bodily Signals: We pay attention to where emotions register physically, noticing how tension, tightness, or holding patterns carry story and meaning.
- Gentle Somatic & Breath Interventions: We incorporate simple grounding techniques, breath awareness, and movement-focused practices to help restore a sense of ease and safety to your nervous system.
- Developing Self-Regulation Tools: You'll learn accessible physical anchors you can use outside of session to navigate stress, diffuse reactivity, and reconnect with yourself throughout your day.
- Cultivating Embodied Presence: Therapy becomes a collaborative space to drop out of constant overthinking and build trust in your body's innate wisdom and resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer Mindfulness & Embodied Therapy in North Carolina and Texas?
Yes. All sessions are conducted virtually, so I can work with adults located anywhere in North Carolina or Texas at the time of our sessions.
Do you accept insurance for Mindfulness & Embodied Therapy, like Aetna or Cigna?
Yes, I'm in-network with a wide range of commercial insurance plans and EAP networks, including Aetna and Cigna administered plans. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so the consultation form below asks for your exact carrier to confirm your options. See the full accepted insurance list on the Insurance & EAP Benefits page. See accepted insurance →
Ready to Take the First Step?
If this sounds like where you are right now, let's talk about it. Fill out the form below and I'll follow up to schedule a brief consultation call.