Somatic therapy in Berkeley and Online Throughout California
You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and holding it together.
Compassionate Holistic + Somatic Therapy To Help You Feel More Connected, Grounded, and Like Yourself Again.
Recognized for excellence
Trusted, compassionate therapy for people looking for support that goes deeper than the surface.
Hi, I’m Melody
If you’re here, chances are something inside you knows it can’t keep going like this.
You might be functioning on the outside—showing up, getting things done, holding it all together—while your body tells a different story.
Chronic tension. Emotional overwhelm. A nervous system that never truly settles. You’ve tried to understand it, think your way through it, or push past it… and you still feel stuck.
Hi, I’m Melody, a Licensed Somatic and Couples Therapist and the founder of Life by Design Therapy™ and Life by Design Therapy Collective. I created our practice for people looking for therapy that goes deeper than simply talking about what’s wrong.
Our approach brings together compassionate, evidence-based therapy with somatic and holistic practices that help you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and what your body may be communicating.
I have limited availability for clients and I also work alongside a team of therapists I trust. Together, we can help you find the therapist whose approach, experience, and style feel right for you.
If you’re looking for therapy that goes deeper and actually helps your body exhale, this is where that work begins.
You don’t have to know exactly what kind of therapy you need before reaching out. You may simply know that something isn’t working anymore or that you’re ready for things to feel different.
how we can help
Individual Therapy
Anxiety, Overwhelm, Trauma, Life Transitions and More…
Couples Therapy
Communication, Connection, Attachment Patterns and More…
Child & Teen Therapy
Support For Emotions, Anxiety, Identity, Transitions, and More…
Somatic Therapy
Mind-Body Therapy For Deeper, Lasting Change…
When your body feels safer, everything else
becomes more possible.
A Somatic + Holistic Approach
What if You didn’t have to keep pushing through?
Imagine feeling more at ease in your body. More connected in your relationships. More able to recognize what you need and trust yourself enough to respond to it.
Therapy isn’t about becoming a different version of yourself. It’s about creating enough space to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, loosen the patterns that no longer serve you, and find new ways of moving through your life.
Find a therapist who understands there’s
more beneath the surface.
You don’t need to talk your way through this.
you need support that helps your body feel safe enough to Finally let go.
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Our Process Is Simple
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Let’s chat to see if we're the right fit for your needs. Booking takes 30 seconds and there’s no obligation.
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During the call, I’ll help you choose one of our holistic or somatic therapists who best aligns with your goals, schedule, and preferences.
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Start your holistic and somatic therapy sessions and begin making the changes you want to see in your life.
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