Breaking Negative Patterns
You may notice yourself repeating the same choices, falling into similar situations, or reacting in ways you wish you could change. Even when you recognize that a certain pattern is not serving you, it can feel nearly impossible to break free. This can be true for patterns in relationships, work habits, coping strategies, or self-talk.
These cycles are not a sign that you are broken or incapable. Often, they are learned responses that once helped you survive or cope, but are no longer helpful in your current life. Over time, they can keep you feeling stuck, frustrated, and disconnected from the life you want to live.​
Why Therapy Can Help You Break Unhealthy Cycles
Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore these patterns with curiosity rather than shame. Together, we can identify the triggers, underlying beliefs, and emotional experiences that keep these cycles going.
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Once you understand what is driving the behavior, you can begin to experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. In our work, we can focus on replacing old, automatic responses with intentional, healthy choices that align with your values and goals.
How Somatic Psychotherapy Supports Change
Patterns live not only in the mind but also in the body. You might notice that certain situations trigger tension in your shoulders, a knot in your stomach, or a racing heartbeat before you even have time to think. These physical responses can unconsciously push you back into familiar behaviors.
Through somatic psychotherapy, we can:
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Increase awareness of the body’s signals when a pattern is starting to play out
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Use grounding and breath techniques to interrupt automatic reactions
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Release stored physical tension that reinforces emotional habits
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Practice new body-based responses that support healthier choices
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Create rituals that reinforce your desired changes
Why This Works
By engaging both the mind and the body, you create more opportunities to pause and choose a different path. Over time, these small moments of awareness build into lasting change.
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Clients often share that they:
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Feel more in control of their actions
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Experience less guilt and frustration about repeating old patterns
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Build relationships and habits that are healthier and more fulfilling
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Develop greater compassion for themselves
You Can Create New Possibilities for Your Life
Breaking negative patterns is not about perfection — it is about progress. Every time you notice and choose differently, you create more freedom to live the life you want.
If you are ready to let go of cycles that no longer serve you and start building healthier ways of being, I would be honored to walk with you through that transformation.
