Tending to sensitivity, drive and chronic stress
Sometimes the stressors in our lives are obvious, and at other times they are very subtle. Especially when we are both sensitive and driven by nature, stressors can take a toll over time.
In our work together I invite you to notice your real, present moment experience because whether or not the stressors are visible, the impact often is.
I’ve listed here some ways that ongoing stress can manifest.
I trust that there is adaptive wisdom in these experiences, and they may no longer be serving you. Together we’ll explore what’s here now: be it emotion, thought, belief, intuition, impulse and/or sensation - welcoming all parts with curiosity and without judgement, as they are usually here for a reason.
Our work together
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Perhaps you feel disconnected from yourself - the endless cycle of self-doubt, trying to do everything “right” or searching and longing for the person you know you are deep down - we will gently get to know the circumstances and protective layers that might be inhibiting your natural joy and authenticity. We can explore together with compassion and without judgement what is here now - including your unique strengths, gifts and self-care practices - as we dive deeper into the layers of your being, all in service of reconnecting with your true self.
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Relationships are essential to survival, a sense of self and vitality. They can bring joy, love, nurturing and vibrancy; they can also bring pain, loss, sorrow and grief. Whether it’s with romantic partners, family members, friends, colleagues, community in general or society at-large - how you feel in relationships matters. Through mindfulness, collaborative insight and via real-time in session, together we’ll notice your experience in connection with others, identify your values, needs and boundaries, reframe limiting beliefs, address relevant sociocultural factors, and discover what it means to cultivate safe, fulfilling relationships.
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You may know intimately that too much ongoing stress creates a fearful, disconnected or distressing relationship with your body. This may feel like excess tension, trouble relaxing, holding your breath or feeling stuck/numb. Reconnecting with your body, mindfully and at your own pace, offers one way to cultivate your inner sense of safety, agency and presence. By tapping into your innate resilience and existing resources, along with following Sensorimotor Psychotherapy’s trauma-informed approach, we can gently begin to notice, process and restore what might be holding you back so that you may reclaim your breath, embodiment, vitality and wellbeing.
Offerings
I specialize in holistic psychotherapy for women in San Francisco, both in-person and virtually.
Office location
My office is located on Sacramento Street at Locust, in Presidio Heights. It is easily accessible by public transportation and by car. Free two-hour parking is available throughout the adjacent residential neighborhood. For clients who cannot make our sessions in-person, I offer video sessions.
Fees
My current session fee is $220 per 50-minute session. I also have a limited number of sliding scale spots based on financial need (please inquire).
Insurance
I do not accept insurance, but I can provide you with a monthly statement to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Please be sure to ask your insurance company about coverage for an “out-of-network” provider.
Client Testimonial ~ I.W., San Francisco
“When I first started working with Jackie, my main goal was to find and foster a sense of inner peace. I was overwhelmed by constant stress and anxiety, and on top of that, I was in the habit of shoving those feelings aside instead of addressing them. I told myself I was an anxious person, and that this was how it would always be for me.
When I finally decided to find a therapist, I couldn’t possibly expect how deeply transformative our work together would be. Jackie has been a wonderful guiding light in helping me find a gentler, more nurturing inner dialogue while also learning to regulate my nervous system.
Her warmth and empathy have created a safe, comforting space where I can explore even the most difficult emotions without fear. Her approach is gentle yet powerful, and the healing I’ve experienced with her is something I’ll carry with me always.
About nine months into our sessions, I experienced the devastating loss of my best friend to cancer. Grieving has been, of course, incredibly difficult, but the sense of calm and self-compassion that I have cultivated with Jackie’s support has helped me create space for myself to feel, to grieve, and to heal through the dark and painful moments.
I feel more in tune with myself than I ever have before, and I am forever thankful for the clarity and inner sense of calm I’ve found in myself through my work with Jackie.”