I’m a somatic therapist based in Colorado. I specialize in relationships, intimacy and couples therapy, and every day I help couples build tools for relationship conflicts. I wanted to share one of my favorite tools with you so that you can feel empowered to notice your own nervous system (the unconscious parts of us that can sometimes send us into fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses), and to build the skills to communicate in a way your partner can respect and understan

I believe that nourishing yourself, so you can feel like yourself, is inherently worthwhile. For those of us motivated by relationships, though, let’s talk about how self-care benefits the people around you, and how couples can practice self care.

My definition of self-care is informed by my specialization in somatic therapy and attachment, specifically secure attachment with yourself. I define self-care as anything that your body, mind, and heart needs – that you can provide – to feel cared for and nourished. 

Practical tools to use before and during a nerve-wracking conversation, so you can trust that you’ll show up as the best version of yourself for your partner: authentic, honest, and confident, while being caring, loving, and kind.