Unprocessed experiences don’t disappear—they live on in the body. A tight jaw, a racing heart, stomach pain, or chronic muscle tension: these aren’t random symptoms, but meaningful signals. In therapy, we’ll explore how emotional pain and protective patterns take root—in the ways you learned to adapt through early relationships, cultural and intergenerational dynamics, and the larger societal forces that shape us. With care for both your pain and resilience, we’ll make space for new ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you. I use mindfulness-based, body-centered approaches to help you tune into what your body is trying to say. By slowing down and paying attention to signals like fatigue, illness, isolation, distractibility, or grief, we create space for a kind of healing that goes beyond words. Together, we’ll explore how you navigate stress, move through relationships, and communicate your needs. By building practical tools to support awareness and self-trust, you can move through life with greater clarity, connection, and choice. “Don’t get lost in your pain—know that one day your pain will become your cure.” —Rumi