"The irony is this - if you don't go in...you don't find out." Richard Stine


Feeling stuck?
We often create a kind of "armor" to protect ourselves from pain and disappointment. Yet, this protection also inhibits us from experiencing contentment, spontaneity and intimacy. ​

​How do we get stuck?
From early childhood, the natural rhythms and desires of our bodies get tampered with. A growing separation occurs between our mind and body. Our authentic Self gets buried under layers of pressure and conformity. You "should do this", you "should not do that" and finally cemented by punishment and reward. We forget who we truly are...

Ready to emerge?
​Awareness is your courageous first step. Notice where your actions and self talk stop you from expanding into the world. Are there unresolved conflict with your partner, family, friends or work colleagues? If you want to change, I can help...

Individual Therapy

 

Do you tend to:

  • Control everything and everyone

  • Dominate or retreat

  • Intellectualize and be emotionally unavailable

  • Explode violently or stone wall when in conflict

  • Acquiesce - be overly shy or polite

  • Freeze up in social settings

  • Cling and/or distance yourself from intimate partners

  • Constantly seek approval from others

  • Sulk/get silent

  • Procrastinate

Benefits of therapy:

  • Alleviation of symptoms of anxiety, stress, panic

  • Better sleep

  • Increased intimacy and connection with self and others

  • Deeper meditation

  • Improved sexual functioning

  • Improved ability to self-regulate emotional states

  • More energy available for creative pursuits

  • Muscles soften and movements become more fluid

  • The internal critic quietens

 My primary orientation is the Reichian method of psychotherapy, also known as "Orgonomy." This robust therapy is an incredibly powerful, holistic approach to healing both the mind and body. The principles and techniques come from Wilhelm Reich MD, the father of Somatic Therapy. He wrote the acclaimed book: "The Function of the Orgasm" and coined the term "character armor", which are repetitive patterns of behavior, speech and body posture that serves as a defense mechanism against hostile environments.

He also coined the term "body armor" which he viewed as contracted and rigid muscles that contain historical trauma. If and when indicated I can assist with breathing and apply touch to areas of the body which contain high levels of “charge” or tension. Releasing this built up tension can provide profound, long lasting resolution.

During Covid, all my clients went online and I have been pleasantly surprised that I am still able to offer “somatic” body orientated techniques online with remarkable efficiency and effectiveness.

 Call me for a free 10 minute consultation…

info@ericmonkhouse.com

415-218-0320