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I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I WILL BE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS LATE WINTER / EARLY SPRING 2025. I WILL NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS IN THE MEANTIME. I WILL POST HERE WHEN AVAILABLE. I LOOK FOWARD TO BEING IN TOUCH THEN.
What is Cuddle Therapy?
I provide a therapeutic container for people to receive nurturing touch as well as explore their relationship to connection. We’re not meant to do this life alone; however many of us have found ourselves with less connection than we need and want. Sessions begin to bridge this gap one might feel. The session is focused completely on the client so they may receive caring attention and touch. This experience in itself can bring a deep sense of relief and relaxation that supports one in moving through life with more ease.
Sessions are also an opportunity for clients to understand themselves more deeply through uncovering their desires, needs, and boundaries. Space is created for clients to consider what they want. From there they practice receiving that experience. Clients will get better at understanding their authentic Yes & No and how to communicate that to the world. Moving into this alignment can increase one’s energy and sense of fulfillment.
Sessions go at the client’s pace so they feel comfortable and ready each step of the way. I bring us through simple communication and embodiment exercises that lay a foundation for working together. I lead the session and hold the container. Clients are invited to explore their own desires and curiosities. If a client feels stuck and unsure of what they want, there is ample supportive space to be with that process and move towards discovery.
The sessions could involve cuddling like spooning or holding. A variety of other platonic touch experiences are also possible. What we do is based on what the client feels interested in exploring.
Everyone ages 18 plus are welcome. All abilities, genders, orientations, backgrounds, faiths. As long as you are willing to adhere to the Code of Conduct and respect my boundaries, then I am happy to work with you. Accessibility wise, unfortunately there is one flight of stairs with no elevator in the office.
Sessions are 100% platonic with clear and explicit boundaries that will not change.
The office is located in downtown Northampton with paid and free parking nearby. The office has a couch and a cushioned mat on the floor with pillows and blankets. There are bathrooms right outside the office door. There is one flight of stairs and no elevator.
I ask for sessions to be paid in advance via Paypal or Venmo. Refunds or reschedules are possible with at least 24 hours notice.
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What is a Virtual Support Session?
This is an opportunity to receive support via a zoom session or phone call. I will bring deep listening, empathy, and curiosity so you can feel seen and understood. This can bring a feeling of ease and connection. You can also explore desires & ideas and gain insight on how to move forward with creating a fulfilling life. Sessions can be 60-90 minutes.
FAQs- Cuddle Therapy & Virtual Support
What if I don’t know what I want?
That’s okay. You don’t need to know. I will guide you through a process that can help you get closer to knowing. In the meantime I invite you to consider touch you have liked in the past. And to give yourself time to imagine what you might like.
What can I expect in my first session?
More talking than usual as we settle in and get to know each other. I will guide us through simple exercises involving communication techniques and being in your body.
What happens if I get aroused?
That’s okay. It’s a natural human state that can happen. However we won’t encourage or pursue those feelings.
What if I have an aversion to touch?
That is welcome. I have worked with clients whom, for different reasons, have mild to extreme discomfort with touch. Collaboratively we will create a plan to explore this part of yourself, and move towards touch as you are ready. I invite clients to move slowly. We will build rapport and get curious about your experience. There will be focus on arriving more fully into your body with yourself and then also with another.
What is the exchange for sessions?
$90/hour for Cuddle Therapy
$50/hour for Virtual Support
