Kinship counseling Collective
Mindfulness & Stress Reduction Therapy
San Francisco & Bay Area
Online in California & Oregon
Mindfulness & Stress Reduction Therapy: Finding Your Way Back to Yourself
Stress can feel like it owns you—like it has taken up space in your body, your thoughts, your breath. Some days, it’s a constant hum in the background. Other days, it’s loud and consuming, making it hard to focus, to rest, to feel like yourself. You may be carrying the weight of expectations, the pressure to keep going, or the exhaustion of holding everything together.
Trauma Informed SOMATIC Therapy
A Trauma-Informed & Somatic Approach to Healing
Stress isn’t just in the mind—it lives in the body. The nervous system holds onto past overwhelm, and over time, chronic stress can turn into tension, fatigue, emotional numbness, or a constant feeling of being on edge. A trauma-informed and somatic approach to mindfulness therapy helps you:
Understand how stress and trauma affect your body, thoughts, and emotions so you can respond with more self-awareness and compassion.
Reconnect with your body in a safe, non-triggering way through grounding exercises, breathwork, and movement practices.
Regulate your nervous system, so you don’t feel stuck in fight-or-flight mode or emotionally shut down.
Develop tools to manage daily stress in a way that honors your unique needs rather than forcing yourself into a rigid practice.
This is not about bypassing your emotions or forcing yourself into stillness. It’s about learning to be with yourself differently—gently, kindly, and with a little more ease.
Mindfulness That Meets You Where You Are
Together, we explore practices that help you unravel the grip of stress—whether through breathwork, somatic awareness, guided reflection, or simply learning to notice what your body is telling you without judgment. You don’t have to be “good” at mindfulness. You don’t need to meditate for hours a day. We start where you are, working with what feels accessible, and adapting tools to fit your life in a way that feels real and sustainable.
Building a New Relationship with Yourself
Healing stress isn’t about eliminating every difficult emotion. It’s about changing how you relate to yourself in those moments. It’s learning how to move through challenges without shutting down or pushing yourself beyond your limits. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause, to feel, and to exist without constantly needing to earn your rest.
This work is not about perfection. It’s about finding small moments of ease, little ways to come back to yourself, and learning how to trust that peace is something you deserve.
At Kinship Counseling Collective, we believe that healing starts with presence—with slowing down, tuning in, and remembering that you are more than your stress, more than your to-do list, more than the tension you carry in your shoulders. Mindfulness and stress reduction therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about creating space to breathe, to soften, to reconnect with yourself in a way that feels natural and grounding.
Together, we work at your pace, finding what helps you feel steady in the midst of chaos, what allows your nervous system to exhale, what reminds you that you deserve moments of peace. This isn’t about perfection. It’s not about forcing yourself to meditate or silencing your thoughts. It’s about learning to be with yourself differently—gently, kindly, and with a little more ease.
Through mindfulness-based therapy, we explore practices that help you unravel the grip of stress—whether through breathwork, somatic awareness, guided reflection, or simply learning to notice what your body is telling you without judgment. We create space for you to move through life with less overwhelm, less tension, and more moments where you feel truly present.
You don’t have to wait until you’re burnt out to care for yourself. You deserve rest. You deserve ease. You deserve to feel at home in yourself again.
FAQs
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Mindfulness-based therapy helps you develop awareness, presence, and self-compassion in the face of stress and overwhelm. Instead of reacting automatically to life’s pressures, mindfulness allows you to slow down, notice what’s happening in your body and mind, and respond with intention. It’s especially helpful for managing anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion.
This isn’t about forcing yourself to be “calm” or suppress emotions—it’s about learning to be with yourself differently, with kindness and curiosity.
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While traditional talk therapy focuses on processing thoughts and emotions verbally, mindfulness-based therapy incorporates somatic (body-based) practices that help regulate stress at a nervous system level. Stress isn’t just a mental experience—it lives in the body, shaping how we breathe, move, and react.
This approach allows for deeper healing by working with the body and nervous system, rather than just the mind.
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Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that stress, anxiety, and emotional struggles don’t just come from within—they are often shaped by past experiences, systemic pressures, and survival responses. A somatic approach means we work with the body as well as the mind, using tools like:
Grounding techniques to help you feel more present and safe in your body.
Breathwork and movement to release stored tension.
Gentle body awareness practices to reconnect with yourself without feeling overwhelmed.
Rather than just talking about stress, we explore how it moves through you—and how to soften its grip.
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No! Mindfulness is not just about sitting in silence—it’s about finding moments of presence in a way that works for you. That might mean:
Paying attention to your breath for a few moments a day.
Practicing small grounding exercises when stress arises.
Learning how to notice your body’s signals without judgment.
There is no “right” way to practice mindfulness, and you don’t have to be “good” at it for it to help. We’ll explore what feels natural and sustainable for you.
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Yes. When we live in constant stress, pressure, or overwork, our nervous system can get stuck in fight-or-flight mode (always on edge) or freeze mode (emotionally shut down). Mindfulness-based therapy helps you:
Recognize and regulate stress patterns before they lead to burnout.
Learn how to rest without guilt.
Create new ways to respond to stress that don’t rely on pushing through exhaustion.
This work isn’t about avoiding stress—it’s about building a more compassionate relationship with yourself in the midst of it.
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This approach is especially supportive for people who:
Struggle with chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout.
Feel disconnected from their bodies or stuck in their heads.
Have tried traditional therapy but want a more body-based, holistic approach.
Experience self-criticism, perfectionism, or difficulty slowing down.
Feel emotionally drained by work, caregiving, activism, or life’s demands.
If you feel like you’re always “on,” always holding it together, or never able to truly relax, this work may be exactly what you need.
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Yes. Mindfulness, when practiced in a trauma-informed way, can be a powerful tool for healing. However, some mindfulness practices (like sitting still for long periods) may feel overwhelming for trauma survivors.
That’s why we focus on gentle, supportive approaches that prioritize safety and choice. This work isn’t about forcing stillness—it’s about finding small ways to feel more at home in your body, little by little, at your own pace.
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Yes! We offer online therapy for residents of California and Oregon, so you can access support from the comfort of your own space.
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There’s no set timeline for healing, but many people start noticing shifts in how they relate to stress within the first few sessions. Some people come for short-term support, while others find that longer-term therapy helps them integrate these practices into their daily lives. We’ll work together to determine what feels best for you.
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We offer a free 15-minute consultation where you can ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and see if this approach feels like the right fit.
Accessible Online Therapy
Recognizing the importance of accessibility, we offer online therapy sessions for residents of California and Oregon. This allows you to receive support from the comfort of your own space, ensuring convenience and continuity of care.
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Healing starts with connection. Whether you're seeking therapy, clinical supervision, or simply a space where you can feel seen and supported, we’re here to walk alongside you. You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out today, and let’s take the next step together.
