Gayle Hillyard

I have a love for witnessing emotional, physical and spiritual healing. The transformations that I have been a part of have been a beautifully awe-inspiring experience. I have dedicated my time to growing personally and professional, to allow me to show up authentically and proficiently to support my client's growth. ​​I understand the importance of creating a safe, supportive environment, that is judgement free. I individualize treatment by attending to the unique needs of each person I work with. Through our healing work you can build resources by repairing things that were lacking in your developmental history. We can increase your understanding on how stress and trauma gets stuck in the nervous system, and body, which lead to physical, mental and behavioral symptoms. I can support you in building coping strategies to shift the symptoms that bring you in for support. We can work together to help you heal your nervous system, and help you be the person you dream to be. The beauty of Somatic Experiencing is that we work at a pace that is optimal for your system, and increase your capacity to have agency over your mental health growth. We can identify where you are stuck in survival response (fight, flight, freeze), and work towards creating an internal state that has a greater sense of safety and stability. This work can release what is stored in your body, create the healing within, and lessening physical symptoms.