Shawnda O'Briant-Noone (she/her)

Trauma can leave you feeling stuck in survival mode, like the past is still right here. In our work, we’ll move at your pace to notice what you carry and explore the patterns that once kept you safe but may not serve you now. Therapy becomes a grounding, supportive space of curiosity, where all parts of you are welcome and where you can reconnect with yourself, your body, and your story.

Grief shows up in many ways after death, illness, relationship shifts, or identity changes that reshape your world. It can feel heavy, unpredictable, and lonely. In our work, there’s no pressure to move on or fit a timeline. Instead, we create space to feel what’s here, at your pace, and honor the unique way grief lives in you. My approach offers steadiness, grounding, and compassion, creating space for your grief to be witnessed and carried with tenderness.

Living with chronic pain or illness can feel exhausting and isolating. This is a space where your body’s story is honored, and where your frustration can be met without judgment or pressure to stay positive. Together we slow down, tune in, and make room for what you carry, whether that’s anger, grief, or the need for rest. My approach focuses on uncovering gentler ways of living with more understanding and compassion, so you can move through life feeling more empowered.

Trauma can leave you in survival mode, carrying experiences that still feel present in your body and mind. Together we’ll notice what’s here and gently explore the protective patterns that once kept you safe but may no longer serve you. I also hold awareness of how trauma is shaped not only by personal experiences, but by the larger systems and histories we live within. Therapy becomes a supportive, curious space where all parts of you are welcome.

Our bodies carry stories and survival patterns that words alone can’t reach. Somatic therapy invites us to notice with curiosity the sensations, emotions, and nervous system responses that shape how we move through the world. I hold awareness of how systems and histories live in the body, too. This approach offers grounding and presence, helping you feel more connected, more compassionate with yourself, and more at home in your body and life.

Relationships can bring closeness, conflict, and everything in between. In our work, each partner has space to feel seen, heard, and understood, without taking sides. We’ll notice patterns of connection and protection while holding awareness of the systems and histories that shape them. Relationship therapy becomes a supportive, curious space where you can navigate challenges and grow toward honesty, care, and deeper connection.

Trauma can leave you in survival mode, carrying experiences that still feel present in your body and mind. Together we’ll notice what’s here and gently explore the protective patterns that once kept you safe but may no longer serve you. I recognize that trauma is not only personal, but also shaped by the larger systems and histories we move through. Therapy becomes a supportive, curious space where all parts of you are welcome.

Our bodies carry stories and survival patterns that words alone can’t reach. Somatic therapy invites us to notice with curiosity the sensations, emotions, and nervous system responses that shape how we move through the world. I attend to how stress, identity, and lived experience show up in the body, too. This approach offers grounding and presence, helping you feel more connected, compassionate, and at home in yourself.

Relationships can bring closeness, conflict, and everything in between. In our work, each partner has space to feel seen, heard, and understood, without taking sides. We’ll explore patterns of connection and protection while also noticing the cultural and relational dynamics that shape them. Relationship therapy becomes a supportive, curious space where you can navigate challenges and grow toward honesty, care, and deeper connection.

Trauma can leave you in survival mode, carrying experiences that still feel present in your body and mind. Together we’ll notice what’s here and gently explore the protective patterns that once kept you safe but may no longer serve you. I recognize that trauma is not only personal, but also shaped by the larger systems and histories we move through. Therapy becomes a supportive, curious space where all parts of you are welcome.

Our bodies carry stories and survival patterns that words alone can’t reach. Somatic therapy invites us to notice with curiosity the sensations, emotions, and nervous system responses that shape how we move through the world. I attend to how stress, identity, and lived experience show up in the body, too. This approach offers grounding and presence, helping you feel more connected, compassionate, and at home in yourself.