faqs
WHAT IS THE SOMATICA METHOD ®?
It is an experiential holistic sex and relationship coaching method that allows my clients to explore topics like attachment, identity, core desires, boundaries, repair, communication, learning how to tune into one’s whole body, vulnerability, worthiness, feeling more alive and connected to others and experiencing more pleasure in their lives.
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WHAT ARE THE BOUNDARIES?
The Somatica Method® does have strong boundaries for both the practitioner and client. As a coach, I will create and hold the container during each session. It is a clothed method, at no time is either coach or client undressed. Touch is only instructional in nature and does not include any genital contact. And while this coaching method has a strong use of self by the practitioner, the Somatica Institute® does not allow for any dating or relationships of any kind between coach and client.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN ITS EXPERIENTIAL?
What makes the Somatica Method ® unique is the use of self in the coaching relationship. We don’t just talk about it, we practice within the coaching relationship. I help clients explore connecting to their whole body, pleasure, desire, attachment & individuation, empathy, tuning into others, navigating life transitions, shame, core desires, and full erotic self-expression. My clients then integrate these experiences into their everyday lives & relationships.
ARE YOU A SEX THERAPIST?
While I am a clinically trained Master’s Level Social Worker, I am not a licensed Sex Therapist. Coaching and traditional talk therapy are two very different modalities. Coaching is very client-centered with a core value of self-determination. My role as a coach is to help you get what you want around your unique needs and what you desire in your life. I also am trained to recognize trauma response and will refer to the licensed therapeutic community when needed.
ARE YOU A SEXOLOGICAL BODYWORKER?
I am also not a Somatic Sexological Bodyworker. That is a very specialized field involving one-way touch. It is very necessary, cutting edge bodywork. I am not certified in this specialty but I can educate you about it and make referrals to providers.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A COACHING SESSION?
My coaching style is very client-directed with an emphasis on what you’d like to accomplish and why you found your way to my services. Each session starts with a check-in, we may expand on a previous concept, I typically have my clients identify a growing edge they may want to explore each session and we move into an exercise or conversation relating to the area you’d like to work on. My sessions are longer than a typical therapy hour due to the experiential nature of the work as I always want time to discuss integration into your daily life.