Darshan Stevens

Working from a somatic perspective my belief is that in a safe enough container our body carries a biological inclination to move towards healing from trauma. My goal is for us to create that safe enough container together. And then work within that container to process the traumatic imprint left on your nervous system and psyche.

Our work together is collaborative, nervous-system-informed, and grounded in genuine connection — supporting you to move toward greater regulation, embodiment, agency, and self-trust at a pace that feels respectful of your system.

The specific kind of therapy I am interested in involves not being blind to systemic injustice and real-world issues that are trauma-inducing. It involves us rooting around and finding the personal pieces in your history that make living in these times, with this adversity, even more difficult. If we can heal some of this personal trauma it will stabilize our nervous system and make it easier for us to live and love and connect; instead of continuously being re-traumatized by what we are faced with politically and in our personal lives.

Creating a safe, strong, gentle, container together is a key component of my practice. Our relationship can become a place to work on attachment repair. My intention is to hold a space where I am embodied, present, consistent and curious. I am especially skilled at attuning, and providing company in places that you may have previously felt alone.