Jacquelyn Sajovic, counseling intern
Counseling Intern, Walden University
Jacquelyn is a Counseling Intern currently pursuing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Walden University and working toward licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. She enjoys working with children, young adults, adults, and new mothers.
Jacquelyn approaches counseling with curiosity and a passion to accompany others on a path toward clarity in their lives. She believes in using evidenced based approaches that resonate with the individual and empower them to be a part of the healing process. In addition to a Person-Centered approach, Jacquelyn is experienced with Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and other movement and mindfulness practices.
Jacquelyn has a special interest in working with complex trauma, as well as anxiety and depression, and the ways that these make themselves known in the body and mind. She receives direct supervision from Meg Curtin Rey-Bear, LMHC, NCC and Lindsay Daehlin, LICSW as well as supervision through Walden University.
SOMATIC THERAPY
Somatic, or body-based therapy, is based on the premise that our bodies hold and express emotions and experiences. Things like unresolved emotions or traumatic events can manifest in the body with sensations like pain, numbness or increased sensitivity, along with constriction, or repetitive movements. Somatic therapy aims to help people begin to feel safe in their bodies while exploring memories, thoughts, and emotions. This might look like exploring body awareness, recognizing tension and calm, moving through activated and relaxed states, and building resources to calm and create a sense of safety within your body.
Somatic therapy begins by working to improve our physical awareness, promoting increased comfort, and understanding and ultimately resulting in a new and healthier relationship with your body.
Somatic therapy can include therapeutic yoga as well. As a trained yoga teacher, Jackie can use breath practices and yoga poses to engage with and assist in the expression of sensation and emotion as well. Each person’s experience with somatic therapy will be unique and always based on their personal comfort level and choice.