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Are you struggling with:
Anxiety, overwhelm, or panic?
Depression or loss of motivation?
Digestive issues, insomnia, or unresolved medical issues?
Intimacy issues or emotional outburst?
That feeling you are a stranger in your own body?
This could be a sign of unresolved trauma creeping into your every day experiences
Trauma is often not a one-off experience. When we experience trauma, our nervous system responds with a persistent heightened state of alert (aka fight or flight).
This stress impacts our entire mind and body, leading to physical health issues, trouble sleeping, emotional imbalances, difficulty concentrating, and more.
But when you harness tools to heal trauma and relieve its symptoms…
You can start to:
Feel at ease and relaxed
Ask for and receive the help you need
Identify and achieve your unique needs
Set boundaries to protect your well being
Create intimate and trusting relationships
Feel more comfortable in your skin
Virtual Psychotherapy Modalities
Somatic Tools
Incorporating body awareness and sensations as a pathway to releasing trauma in our muscles and nervous system.
Brainspotting
A focused treatment to help you navigate unresolved trauma using deep brain processing and eye movement.
HeartMath
Uses the heart-brain connection to regulate behavioral responses by synchronizing your heart, brain, and emotions.
Breathwork
Intentional breathing exercises to guide you through struggles, regulate your nervous system, and build safety awareness in the body.
"My anxiety was so bad for years I was vomiting, had constant nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain, and I wasn't sleeping. After 6 months of working with Kristin, these symptoms were no longer issues for me. My anxiety is now manageable with tools like Heart Math, Breathwork, and meditation."
Female client age 31
Meet Kristin -
a licensed psychotherapist,
surf therapy facilitator, and born adventurer
I believe relationships and connection are at the core of healing
We all navigate life carrying traumas or difficult upbringings that can affect everything we do now - from our physical health, how we trust and relate to others, to how we see ourselves and how we navigate the world. As humans, we all share a deep desire to feel understood and accepted, and when we gift that to ourselves a ripple effect of healing begins from our sense of self to our relationships, and beyond into our communities.
As both a licensed psychotherapist and an outdoor enthusiast, I’ve experienced firsthand how our relationship with nature and sport can be the perfect place to practice new skills, relationships to our bodies and others, vulnerability, self-confidence, and increasing our capacity to bounce back from hardship. I'm passionate about combining my education with my passions because it's what helped me find my own growth and healing.
By specializing in somatic psychotherapy, my goal is to help you understand your nervous system better so you can reduce your symptoms and take control of your healing.
This approach isn’t just about feeling better in the moment. It’s about giving you the tools and confidence to take control of your healing journey and step into the courageous life you want to live.
Kristin's Qualifications:
License in Clinical Social Work, State of Oregon, USA
Brainspotting 1 + 2 Training, Focus in Developmental Trauma
HeartMath Trained
Lens Neurofeedback Trained
GROUNDSWELL SURF THERAPY ™ Level 1 + 2 Trained
Wilderness First Resonder certified
Master's Degree in Social Work, Portland State University, 2017
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Social Work, University of Wisconsin Stevens- Point, 2015
What does a psychotherapy session look like?
In somatic psychotherapy, we start by understanding your symptoms, mentally and physically. It's important to me that you understand the link between our physical body and what you've been experiencing mentally and emotionally. Through each session, you'll begin to understand yourself better, and gain tools to help you feel more comfortable in your own mind, body, and the other relationships in your life.
Each session is tailored to your needs using a ‘bottom-up’ approach with somatic techniques like brainspotting and body based tools to help regulate the nervous system and balance the body. This intentional work paves the way for essential life skills like meaningful connections, effective communication, trusting relationships, and setting healthy boundaries.
FAQs about online somatic therapy:
Who do you work with?
I work primarily with women and adolescents who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression, and are eager to discover tools to help with their healing. As a licensed therapist in Oregon, my virtual services allow me to work with folks across the entire state.
How much do sessions cost?
For clients billed directly, a 50-minute session costs $180.
What insurance do you take?
Current accepted health insurance plans include Pacific Source Health Plans, Aetna, and First Choice Health. If your insurance company is not listed, I can provide a monthly Superbill for you for reimbursement from your insurance.
Is my privacy guaranteed in a virtual setting?
Absolutely! All the same privacy laws apply to a virtual setting as they do to in-person therapy. Our sessions will be held over a HIPPA-compliant video call tool (not Zoom!) to ensure your privacy is protected.
Is virtual therapy as helpful as in-person therapy?
While some individuals prefer in-person therapy sessions, virtual therapy can be just as beneficial while providing more flexibility. Not only are many of the therapeutic tools we’ll use as effective when done virtually, but you can also have your sessions from the comfort of your own home.
I’m unfamiliar with therapy or mindfulness practices, will I grasp everything we cover?
Somatic therapy is the perfect place to start if you’re new to intentional mindfulness because we start with physical sensations before diving into more complex, intuitive exercises. You won’t walk away from our sessions feeling like you just talked the whole time, you’ll come away with a better understanding of yourself, your body, and your path forward.
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