Do you ever feel like you don't always have the words to describe your experience, or that you feel more stuck the longer you talk about the issue? Truthfully, it's quite common and completely understandable to say “I don’t know” when asked to describe how you feel. It might feel too much or simply too hidden. But it doesn’t mean the insight — and inevitably the change — you are looking for isn’t there. We might just need a different approach. In my 12 years as a mindfulness-based therapist, I've found that the less we force the words, the more naturally they arrive. That doesn’t mean we sit in silence for 50 minutes, though! We will explore where and why you’re stuck, and invite the messiness of that conflict into the session. That's when we'll use mindfulness and somatic exercises, so ideally, you have a greater chance at staying with all sides of that "I don't know" feeling. Walk towards uncertainty, not away from it. Somatic work helps you stay with that "I don't know" — noticing what lives in your body when words fall short. It may build distress tolerance, sharpen focus, or simply help you feel less alone with a feeling. Ultimately, this work is about finding yourself amidst mistakes, loss, and all of life's challenges.