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Therapy to Restore Balance and Connection

Somatic therapy in Santa Monica for anxiety, burnout, and trauma healing

Somatic therapy in Santa Monica — support for anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress

If your nervous system feels stuck in high gear — racing thoughts, tight chest, poor sleep — you’re not alone. I help adults and couples calm their system, feel steadier, and reconnect with what matters.

Together we’ll use gentle, somatic therapy and attachment-informed approaches to ease anxiety, lift low mood, and reduce chronic stress and burnout.

I work with high-achieving professionals, caregivers, and people navigating big life transitions. In-person in Santa Monica and online across California.

Ready to feel more grounded? Schedule a free consultation or contact me today.

Anxiety Therapy

Break free from constant worry and racing thoughts. Anxiety therapy in Santa Monica can help you calm your nervous system, ease tension in your body, and feel more grounded.

Depression Therapy

If life feels heavy or joy feels out of reach, you don’t have to carry it alone. Together, we’ll work toward lightening the weight of depression and restoring connection to yourself and others.

Couples Therapy

Every relationship faces challenges. Couples therapy can help you and your partner improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection.

Trauma Healing

Past experiences can live on in the body, shaping how safe you feel today. Trauma healing offers gentle, body‑centered support to help you move forward with greater ease.

Somatic Therapy

Your body holds wisdom and the capacity to heal. Somatic therapy helps you release patterns of tension, regulate your nervous system, and feel more present in your life.

Stress & Burnout Therapy

Stress is part of life, but when it never lets up, it can leave you depleted. Therapy for stress and burnout helps you recover balance, energy, and resilience.

Online Therapy

Get the same supportive care from the comfort of your home. Online therapy sessions make healing accessible and flexible for clients throughout California.

Does This Resonate with You?

• Do you often feel overwhelmed, with your mind and body stuck in overdrive or a growing sense of exhaustion and lack of motivation?

• Are you pushing through stress, only to feel more disconnected and exhausted?

• Do you long for clarity, peace, and balance?

What I Offer

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Somatic Therapy Sessions
(In-person or virtual for California residents)

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Practical Tools for Nervous System Regulation

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Mindfulness Practices for Sustainable Stress Relief

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A Little About Me

Hi, I’m Margaret

I specialize in helping individuals like you find relief from anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout. I truly believe that healing begins when we reconnect with our bodies and embrace our wholeness. Every session is designed to meet you exactly where you are, empowering you to move toward the life you envision—one filled with clarity, confidence, and calm.

Here to Support You Every Step of the Way

I understand how heavy life can sometimes feel, but you don’t have to carry it alone. Through somatic therapy, we’ll work together to help you reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and address the deeper roots of your stress or anxiety. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can release tension, process emotions, and rediscover the resilience already within you.

Why Somatic Therapy?

Somatic therapy goes beyond words, focusing on the powerful connection between your mind and body. Together, we’ll address the physical and emotional toll of stress, trauma, and burnout, helping you heal holistically. My trauma-informed and compassionate approach ensures that you feel safe, supported, and deeply understood as we navigate this journey together.

A Path Toward Transformation

Imagine moving through life with ease, purpose, and confidence. Through our work together, you can:

• Experience calm even in life’s most stressful moments.

• Build a deeper connection with your body and emotions.

• Rediscover your authentic self and live with intention.

Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Take the First Step Today

You don’t have to navigate the overwhelm alone. Let’s take this journey toward healing and balance together.