Feel more freedom & ease no matter what’s happening in your life.
STRESS, ANXIETY, GRIEF, & TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE THERAPY FOR ADULTS
SPECIALIZING IN SOMATIC EXPERIENCING, EMDR, and IFS-INFORMED APPROACH
in SF Bay Area, throughout California, & online.
does this sound familiar?
You keep it together on the outside but struggle inside.
You’re highly self-aware, done self-work, and have accomplished a lot in life, but still find yourself held back by the crippling feelings–lack of trust, overwhelm, grief, irritability. No matter how much you show on the outside that you “have it together”, the breakup, change in family dynamic, the loss, the new job–highlights the storm that you can’t stop inside.
Carrying the weight of responsibility—the reliable one.
You take on more than you can chew lately and it’s starting to show. You are feeling the exhaustion, stress, and maybe even the start of resentment. You say yes to things that deep down you want to say no to. Growing up, others relied on you because you were mature for your age. You learned that love was by doing and showing care. Now as an adult, you are concerned about disappointing others, so you keep quiet. Taking this role can be lonely.
You want closeness but struggle with it.
Deep down you want to be close, but the moment someone does, you panic. You start avoiding, you perform, or you test them to see how they react. You may have grown up learning that getting too close meant something bad was going to happen. Your adult body continues to believe it as it braces and holds onto this story.
You are stuck in survival mode.
Your nervous system is working overtime, when it hasn’t gotten the update that it doesn’t need to. You scan every room, feel on edge, replaying interactions, and your mind is active, while your body is tired. People say you are "guarded". You are exhausted from being constantly “on”.
Your body keeps holding onto an old story.
Your shoulders are tense. Your jaw gets clenched. You feel the knot in your throat, and swirling in your stomach. When talking with someone, you feel checked-out, like your body floated somewhere else. It’s hard to sleep at night when you get images from a long time ago. You tried everything to shake off these uncomfortable sensations but with no success.
Your heart is feeling broken.
You have this sinking feeling that’s hard to ignore. It's hard to move on when all you want to do is pause life for a moment. To catch a breath from this hard season in life. You may have lost a loved one or a pet. Maybe you have gone through a break-up, separation, or divorce. It’s painful to go through this alone.
I’M ALBANIA
I’m here to meet you whenever you’re ready. At your pace.
You’ve been keeping-it-together on your own for a long time. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t work out the way you hoped it would. I get the apprehension. Trusting someone with your story takes time. Please know, I am in no rush.
You’ve learned to get good at knowing what others need, replaying what’s the “right” thing to say, figuring out the best way to keep them pleased. Tucking away what you want and need. Maybe you grew up in a family where love felt uncertain, conditional, or feeling like something was wrong with you. You’ve worked hard to be successful, having lots of self-awareness, because it was hard to rely on anyone.
You see, you don’t have to carry all of this alone.
I am a holistic therapist. I help adults break-free from protective patterns keeping them stuck in stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma to release what the body holds onto, and feel the relief to live their true Self. We will work on equipping you to ride the waves of life and emotions. Healing happens in the body and through relationships–the root of where the pain and wounds began. We explore the seed of what drives the patterns, use mind-body tools to help process and let go of what no longer is in alignment.
I will help you every step of the way, so your truest Self gets to shine through no matter what happens in life.
I am here to support you with…
Feeling more at peace and grounded
Setting healthier boundaries
Creating a life that energizes you
Improving your communication & connection
Increasing self-trust & confidence
Feeling more like yourself
Specializing In—
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You are the one people lean on in your personal and professional life. You like to be there for others, but it’s starting to feel like pressure and obligation. In our work together, we support your body to experience more relief and how to still be of service without losing yourself.
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Loss and grief can be a lot to hold on your own. Whether you are going through a big life transition, have lost a loved one, going through a separation, break-up, or divorce, we support your body and mind to process it and have clarity on how to navigate life that feels true to you.
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Painful experiences can get us stuck, but we don’t have to rehash the past to move forward. To help process these events, we approach it in a slow pace that feels safe enough for your mind and body.
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Whether your mind is overthinking about the future or replaying an event in the past, it can feel exhausting. We use proven tools and practices to help calm your nervous system and gain clarity in your mind.
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If you resonate with my work, and you live outside of California, I can support you through coaching services. Contact me here for more information.
Online Therapy Benefits
When we go deep, it’s important for you to be in a comfortable space. This is why being at home and doing therapy online is perfect. You don’t need to waste time driving to an office.
Virtual therapy is just as effective as in person. You’ll find a quiet and confidential space to do the sessions. The only thing we need is a good internet connection and showing up, with your furry BFF or your favorite snack.
HOW IT WORKS
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Let’s Connect First
We meet on video for 15 minutes. We talk about what you are looking for and any questions you have. This helps you decide if I’m the right therapist for you. If not, no worries, I’ll help you find someone who is.
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We WorkTogether
We go at your pace and get clear on your goals. I teach you the tools to use right away.
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You Feel Lasting Change
You will discover how life is without the pain. You know what tools to use when life gets challenging. You’ll have better connections with yourself and others.
Stop dreaming for a better tomorrow, and start feeling the change today.
Holistika Embodiment Acknowledgment
Holistika Embodiment acknowledges the occupation of the unceded ancestral homeland of the Muwekma Ohlone people. We welcome all, including sexual orientation, age, race, disability, ethnicity/national origin, gender identity, and religious/spiritual affiliation. We are Global Majority Affirming (Black, African, Indigenous, Asian, Brown, Latin American, Arab, mixed-heritage) and 2SLGBTQI+ Affirming. Holistika Embodiment supports immigration rights and liberation and peace for all.