Therapy Services

Somatic Psychotherapy

Somatic therapy is a psychotherapy approach that includes physical prompts like movement, breathing exercises, or visualizations to go beyond verbal descriptions of symptoms. Somatic therapists guide clients to process their inner responses for various conditions, including PTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and chronic pain.

Somatic therapy is particularly effective for PTSD, as it helps the nervous system settle and manage debilitating symptoms. Bonnie, a somatic therapist in Carmel, California, offers in-person and telehealth video appointments for clients within California. With advanced training and experience, Bonnie provides a trauma-informed approach to help clients understand and work through the impacts of their trauma histories.

Expressive Arts Process

Expressive Arts Process Therapy is a form of therapy that incorporates various creative arts techniques, such as painting, drawing, music, and movement, to help individuals explore and express their emotions. EAPT aims to provide a safe space for individuals to tap into their inner creativity, and to use their imagination as a tool for self-discovery and healing.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy combines the use of a low-dose of the anesthetic drug ketamine with psychotherapy. It is typically used to treat individuals with severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions that have not responded to other forms of treatment. The ketamine infusion allows for a temporary shift in the individual’s consciousness, which can facilitate a deeper exploration of their emotions and thought patterns during the psychotherapy session.