My approach

Hi, I’m Carly (she/they). I am a somatic psychotherapist with decades of experience as both a dancer and cognitive neuroscientist. I specialize in supporting clients who are navigating life transitions, healing/deepening relationship to self, and/or exploring their unique experience of neurodivergence (expansively defined & non-pathologizing). I love to work with people who identify as lifelong learners.

I practice relational, embodied psychotherapy with an emphasis on the here-and-now. I believe we can trust that all of our stuff—including what’s ready to be looked at in a new way, and available for change—is right here with us in the room. Together we will get curious about what you are experiencing; experiment with adding new ways of being to your repertoire; and explore an expanded sense of presence and aliveness.
In addition to my clinical training at the California Institute of Integral Studies (MA in Counseling), I have a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Chicago. My research focuses on embodiment, and the ways our experiences build up over time to make us who we are. My way of practicing therapy is ever-evolving, but is currently most influenced by: the Hakomi method, interpersonal neurobiology, and play therapy.
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in-person sessions

Thursdays in the Mission neighborhood, San Francisco.

My office is two blocks from BART, up one flight of stairs, and has an all-gender bathroom. Please reach out to discuss any access needs, including specific COVID precautions.

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virtual sessions

When you are anywhere in California.

Being seen is vulnerable, and can feel exhausting—especially for some neurodivergent folks. We’ll navigate this together: on days when being on-camera feels like too much, I’m happy to honor that boundary.

Please contact me for current fees. I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spots in my practice for clients in financial need. I do not bill insurance directly, but am able to provide you with the necessary forms for reimbursement.

You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" for how much our sessions together will cost over time. For more information, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

Send a note

If you have the impulse to reach out, I would love to hear from you. We’ll start with a brief conversation to get a feel for whether working together is a good fit.