Uncover the pathway to self-discovery and embodying your authentic truth.
holistic & somatic therapy for women
Stress, past experiences, or years of adhering to others’ expectations can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and unsure of what you need. It may be difficult to hear your own voice, trust your instincts, or know what feels true for you.
Somatic therapy offers a way to slow down and reconnect with yourself through your body, emotions, and inner wisdom. I’ll guide you through a process of self-exploration and healing that helps you understand what you need and create more space to live as your authentic self.
Come as you are. All of you is welcome here.
body-based approaches to healing
BRAINSPOTTING
Certain emotions, memories, or experiences can be difficult to put into words. Brainspotting helps you explore what’s underneath those feelings by paying attention to your body and where your eyes naturally go, giving you another way to work through what you're experiencing.
Somatic Experiencing®
You may understand why you feel stressed or overwhelmed and still have difficulty making changes in your life. Somatic Experiencing® helps you slow down and notice what’s happening in your body so you can better understand your reactions, feel more grounded, and begin to shift patterns that keep you stuck.
therapy that honors
all of you
Your mental health doesn’t exist in isolation. Who you are, where you come from, your culture, relationships, and the world around you all shape how you experience yourself and your life.
For Women of Color, this can mean living between cultures, carrying family expectations, and navigating racism and sexism. Therapy at Spiral & Bloom gives you space to explore these experiences while honoring where you come from and who you are becoming.
I take a decolonized approach that makes room for your own definition of healing. We don’t have to measure your growth by Eurocentric ideas of independence or individualism. Instead, we’ll explore what feels meaningful and true for you, including your intuition, spirituality, and inner wisdom.
Somatic therapy centers the mind-body connection and views your body’s wisdom as a powerful tool for healing. In sessions, we’ll use a combination of embodiment work, brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing®, and talk therapy to help you learn to listen to your body as a guide for your healing.
Here you’ll have support to explore your complex identity and the ways it intersects with your culture(s), gender, family, and how you move through the world. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, hurting, or lost, therapy is a space to heal as you discover and step into your true self.
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In this FREE workbook, you'll unravel your relationship with the hustle and learn exactly how you stand in opposition to the rest your mind and body truly need. My hope is that throughout these pages, you'll uncover insights into yourself and the messages you face, and perhaps even reclaim a little piece of your life that's been lost in the relentless pursuit of productivity.
I use somatic psychotherapy to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been pushed aside by expectations, responsibilities, or past experiences. Here, you can explore who you are and what you want without having to fit yourself into someone else’s idea of who you should be.
At Spiral & Bloom, you can nurture your authentic self, honor your roots, and create a life that feels like your own.
find yourself &
embody your truth
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFC 121155) &
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner
My lived experiences have given me a deep understanding of the many identities and roles we carry and how they shape the way we see ourselves and move through the world.
I believe therapy should be a place where you feel seen as a whole person, not reduced to a diagnosis or list of symptoms. Your culture, family, identity, relationships, spirituality, and lived experience all have a place in our work together.
As a therapist and healer, I’m drawn to the parts of our experience that aren’t always easy to put into words. I pay attention not only to what you share, but also to what I notice in the room and what my own intuition is telling me about what may be important to explore. Through somatic therapy, we can begin to understand the connection between your inner experience and your body, and develop a deeper trust in your own wisdom.
I see healing as an interconnected process involving the mind, body, and spirit. It isn’t about becoming someone different. It’s about creating more space for who you are, understanding yourself more deeply, and discovering who you’re becoming.
meet Joanne Lai
I help women nurture their authentic selves and tune into their wisdom.
holistic somatic psychotherapy
Fresno, California
Sessions are customized based on your unique needs and goals, and incorporate the mind-body connection. Through our work together, I’ll help you reconnect with all of yourself and embrace your wholeness.
In-person sessions are held at the Spiral & Bloom Embodiment Sanctuary, and virtual appointments are available for California residents.
REACH OUT
begin your journey of self-discovery
Fill out the contact form to schedule a free consultation.
1.
CONNECT FOR A CONSULTATION
We’ll meet for a free 15-minute virtual consultation to discuss your needs, what you’re looking for, and if somatic therapy at Spiral and Bloom is a good fit for you.
2.
START SOMATIC THERAPY
We’ll collaborate to determine the best path forward in treatment to holistically support your healing. Wherever you are on your path, I’d be honored to join you there.
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A guided experience that helps you reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and build emotional resilience. Through grounding practices, you'll cultivate inner peace and strength, feeling more centered and supported. This meditation helps you develop a deeper connection to yourself, so you can face life's challenges with clarity and ease. For just $2, it's a small investment in lasting peace and emotional balance—your foundation for a resilient, empowered life.
