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Live joyously, live without fear, live without guilt.

Live joyously, live without fear, live without guilt.Live joyously, live without fear, live without guilt.Live joyously, live without fear, live without guilt.

My approach

My work integrates contemporary depth psychology, somatic awareness, and mindfulness-based inquiry to support emotional healing and meaningful change. Rather than viewing distress as something “wrong” that needs to be fixed, I understand symptoms as understandable responses to life experiences—patterns shaped by relationships, learned adaptations, and the nervous system over time.


At the heart of my approach is the view that the self is not fixed, but continually unfolding. In therapy, we focus on developing greater awareness, embodiment, and choice, so clients can relate to their thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns with more clarity and flexibility. This often creates a sense of relief, self-understanding, and the freedom to respond differently—rather than feeling defined or limited by old patterns.



I work in a collaborative and experiential way, meeting you where you are and moving at a pace that feels respectful and supportive. Drawing from somatic psychotherapy, attachment-informed approaches, and mindfulness-based inquiry, our sessions focus on what is happening in the present moment—emotionally, physically, and relationally—so we can listen together to what your system is communicating.


Rather than only talking about difficulties, we gently explore how patterns live in your body, emotions, and relationships. Many people find this helps long-standing concerns—such as anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma responses, or questions around identity—feel less overwhelming and more workable, as they are met with curiosity, care, and understanding.

Mindfulness


My work is grounded in evidence-based psychological practice and informed by a non-dual perspective that understands awareness as larger than any single thought, feeling, or story about yourself. This orientation invites a sense of spaciousness and self-compassion, helping you relate to your inner experience with more ease rather than judgment or self-criticism, while still fully honoring your emotional needs, attachment history, and the realities of your life.


Over time, this process often supports the gradual development of self-trust. As you become more attuned to your internal signals—sensations, emotions, impulses, and intuitive knowing—you may find it easier to listen to yourself and rely on your own experience as a trustworthy guide. This growing trust can foster a sense of steadiness and confidence, allowing you to move through life with greater authenticity, choice, and connection.

Mindfulness

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of slowing down and becoming more present with what is happening right now, with openness and without judgment. Rather than trying to change or fix your experience, mindfulness invites you to notice your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and reactions with greater awareness and compassion.


Many people find that mindfulness helps reduce stress, increase emotional resilience, and improve focus. Simple practices such as breath awareness, gentle meditation, or pausing to notice the body can create meaningful shifts in how we relate to ourselves and to life’s challenges.


Research in neuroscience shows that present-moment awareness supports the brain’s natural capacity for change and healing. In therapy, mindfulness helps us gently explore emotional patterns, core beliefs, and nervous-system responses as they arise, allowing for deeper self-understanding, integration, and growth. Over time, this approach can foster a greater sense of steadiness, choice, and authenticity in everyday life.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Conscious Relating for Couples

Conscious Relating for Couples

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy  is a type of therapy that can be useful when someone is experiencing difficulties due to traumatic or other difficult experiences.


Unlike in traditional talk therapy where change is facilitated through talking about our thoughts and feelings, in SP, the body is also viewed as an important source of information and an avenue through which change can occur. 


During an SP session, we may explore bodily sensations, movements, and what we perceive through our senses and see how they relate to our thoughts and feelings. By working with both the body and the mind we seek to identify personal strengths and resources in order to heal trauma and live richer and more fulfilling lives.

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Conscious Relating for Couples

Conscious Relating for Couples

Conscious Relating for Couples

Conscious Relating supports couples and individuals in bringing greater awareness, honesty, and responsibility into their relationships while deepening emotional, physical, and psychological connection. Rather than focusing only on conflict or repeating patterns, this approach invites partners to become more aware of their emotions, reactions, needs, and relational habits as they arise in real time.


Through mindful communication, emotional attunement, and exploration of vulnerability, trust, and boundaries, the work helps couples navigate patterns of closeness and distance with greater empathy and clarity. The goal is to create relationships that feel both emotionally safe and alive—where intimacy, authenticity, and mutual understanding can grow alongside autonomy, respect, and shared responsibility.

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Mushkan A. Defilippo , 2017

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