Somatic Support for Perimenopause

Perimenopause can arrive quietly and then take over. You wake at 3 a.m. with your heart pounding. Anxiety shows up out of nowhere. You snap at people you love, cry at things that never used to bother you, and feel foggy, wired, and exhausted all at once. You may feel as if your body has been highjacked and your nervous system is on fire.

You are not losing your mind. Hormonal shifts hit the nervous system hard, and a body that can't rest stays stuck on high alert. Talking about it helps. But often, what's missing is a way to help your body feel safe again.

That's what somatic support is for. Wherever you live in the world, we can meet online and work directly with your nervous system through this transition.

Does this sound familiar?

• You're exhausted but can't fall asleep, or can't stay asleep

• Anxiety, dread, or a racing heart that seems to come from nowhere

• Sudden rage, irritability, or tears

• Feeling wired and tired at the same time

• Brain fog and feeling less like yourself

• Tension, aches, or a body that feels unfamiliar

• Knowing what's happening, but not knowing how to feel better

What is somatic work?

Somatic means "of the body." Instead of only talking through what you're feeling, we pay attention to how it shows up physically: your breath, muscle tension, heart rate, the urge to move or freeze.

I draw on my training in Somatic Experiencing, a body-based approach to calming an overwhelmed nervous system. Together, we will gently notice what your body is doing, build your capacity to move through stress, and help your system find its way back to rest. Nothing is forced. We go at the speed of your nervous system.

What we work on together

• Sleep: calming the body before bed and working with middle-of-the-night wake-ups

• Anxiety and overwhelm: recognizing activation early and bringing yourself back down

• Mood swings and irritability: creating space between the trigger and your reaction

• Feeling at home in your body: reconnecting with a body that may feel unfamiliar right now

• Identity and transition: making room for the grief, freedom, and questions this season can bring

You will leave each session with simple practices you can use in daily life.

What can change

• More nights of real rest

• Fewer moments of feeling hijacked by anxiety or anger

• Tools to steady yourself, anywhere, anytime

• Feeling more like yourself, in a body that's changing

How it works

First session: We talk about what you're experiencing, what you want to change, and how your body tends to respond to stress. This is not therapy nor is is a medical evaluation. We will start working with your nervous system from day one.

Ongoing sessions: Each session blends conversation, not psychotherapy, with gentle body-based practices you can take with you.

Sessions are held online by secure, HIPAA compliant, Zoom video, so you can join from anywhere in the world.

Session length and fee: $150 per hour through Zelle or Venmo, and is not eligible for insurance reimbursement or a superbill as it is not psychotherapy.

Who this is for

This is for anyone in perimenopause, or approaching it, who wants practical, body-based support for sleep, anxiety, and mood. All identities are welcome.

This may not be the right fit if you are in crisis, seeking a diagnosis, or needing medical or psychiatric care. In those cases, please reach out to a local provider or emergency services.

Important to know

These sessions are somatic coaching and education, not psychotherapy nor medical care or evaluation. They are not a substitute for treatment from your doctor or a licensed mental health provider in your area. I don't give medical advice or recommend hormones or medications, and I encourage you to stay connected with your own healthcare providers.