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Somatic Intimacy Practice
A structured experiential pathway

Some people arrive at intimacy work with a clear understanding of their patterns, yet still feel unable to shift them at the level of the body.

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Somatic Intimacy Practice is a structured, experiential pathway designed for individuals who are ready to work directly with embodied experience in a consent-based, trauma-sensitive, and relational container.

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This work is similar in structure and intention to surrogate partner therapy and is often engaged alongside ongoing psychotherapy.

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When This Work Is Supportive

This pathway may be appropriate when:

  • talk therapy has brought insight, but embodied change has stalled

  • intimacy triggers anxiety, shutdown, performance pressure, or avoidance

  • fear, shame, numbness, or lack of confidence interfere with connection

  • you feel inexperienced or frozen and need gentle, guided exposure

  • relational safety and bodily trust need to be learned experientially

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The emphasis is not on fixing or pushing through difficulty, but on learning how safety, presence, and choice are felt in the body over time.

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How the Work Happens

Somatic Intimacy Practice is experiential and client-paced.

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Sessions may include:

  • embodied relational practices

  • breath, attention, and nervous system regulation

  • consent-focused touch 

  • guided experiential learning

  • integration of emotional, somatic, and relational awareness

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All work is grounded in:

  • informed consent

  • boundary clarity

  • ongoing communication

  • respect for pacing and capacity

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The goal is not performance or outcome, but developing the ability to remain present, responsive, and self-trusting in connection.

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Scope & Collaboration

I deeply respect the therapeutic relationship.

When a client is referred by a therapist, I work within a clearly defined scope as a somatic practitioner and experiential guide - not as a psychotherapist. With client permission, I am open to coordinating with the referring therapist to support continuity of care.

I am trauma-informed but not a primary trauma-treatment provider. If trauma is part of what is being worked with, we will discuss the client’s broader support system to ensure this work is appropriate and well held.

I completed additional trauma-informed training in 2024 through the accredited A Culture of Care program offered by Catherine Hale.

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Readiness & Fit

This work requires:

  • a willingness to engage experientially

  • the ability to communicate needs, limits, and responses

  • openness to moving slowly and attentively

  • respect for structure, consent, and pacing

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This pathway is not:

  • erotic entertainment

  • sensation-seeking or performance-based

  • a replacement for psychotherapy

  • appropriate for individuals seeking intensity without relational grounding

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Readiness is assessed through conversation.

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Format & Availability

Somatic Intimacy Practice is offered selectively.

  • Sessions may occur online or in person, depending on the nature of the work and alignment

  • Engagement typically unfolds over time rather than as a one-time session

  • Availability is limited

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Details are discussed privately to ensure clarity and appropriateness.

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Beginning the Conversation

If you are a therapist considering a referral, or an individual who feels this work may be supportive, you are invited to reach out.

We will begin with a conversation to explore fit, scope, and readiness with care for all involved.

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