Somatic Therapy and Embodied Meditation
Descend into wholeness. Remember your aliveness.
A flower, whether bud or bloom, is always complete while still unfolding.
In the same way, an unbroken wholeness lives at the core of your body and being, waiting to be felt.
Somatic therapy and embodied meditation invite you back to that wholeness.
In this space, beneath striving, performance, or numbing, aliveness, play, and connection quietly emerge.
Do You Recognize Yourself Here?
Individuals
You may long to feel at home in your own body and heart, free from old patterns, fully present in your relationships and your life.
You feel overwhelmed by dating or anxious in relationships, longing for safety in intimacy and confidence in your independence.
Couples
You may long to move beyond performance and conflict, into a space where intimacy feels alive, playful, and steady.
You are tired of performing “good,” whether holding it all together on the surface or caught in conflict underneath, and you want to move into something more real—intimacy that breathes, where autonomy and connection both thrive.
The Common Thread
Experiences we often carry:
- You feel trapped by anxiety, obsessive thinking, or the constant pressure to get it “right,” and long to find surrender, deeper desires, and grounded presence.
- You have experienced trauma whose overwhelming effects continue to dampen life, keeping you stuck in the past.
- You are in grief and need support mourning what has been lost and finding a gentle way back into life.
- You feel out of place in relationships or in the world, but long to feel at home.
- You sense there is more to life and yearn for depth, freedom, belonging, and play.
- You are tired of playing by the rules that hold you back and are ready to discover what is truly possible.
- You want to nurture your children’s essence while staying rooted in your own.
- You are navigating the tension between partner-pleasing, sexual and/or emotional struggles, and feelings of inadequacy, while seeking autonomy, authentic connection, and the freedom to fully offer your gifts.
Beneath these struggles lies a shared longing—to inhabit a life that feels steady, vibrant, and deeply your own.
Why People Seek Therapy or Coaching
People usually come to therapy or coaching for three main reasons:
- Life is good now, but the past still haunts you. Old wounds, patterns, or “phantoms” linger in your bodymind, keeping you from fully inhabiting the present.
- Life is not good now, and you need support. Pain, confusion, or disconnection are asking for attention—calling you to process what’s here and to uncover your true desires, as well as the barriers that block them.
- You want a container for continual growth and self-actualization. Even when life feels “good,” you are drawn to deepen your awareness, refine your relational and emotional capacities, and live more fully from your embodied presence.
In all cases, common sparks of desire that we turn towards and enliven are:
- To feel safe being authentic.
- To experience intimacy without losing yourself.
- To love freely, with a heart unburdened from old patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, and self-suppression.
- To recover play, vitality, and joy.
- To live in the present—not trapped in the pain or trauma imprints of the past or hypervigilant about the uncertain future.
- To know, within your core, that you matter and are part of something larger than yourself.
- To live from freedom and depth, clarity, dignity, and truth, connected to yourself, others, and something greater.
At its heart, this work is not just about easing pain—it’s about unfurling into the wholeness that you are.
Margaret Brittingham, LPC-MHSP
How I Can Help / My Approach
As a Realization Process teacher and somatic therapist, I guide you towards that wholeness with precise yet compassionate practices. At the heart of my work is a simple invitation: to slow down, listen inward, and meet yourself with presence.
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What People Are Saying
A greater sense of Wholeness
A powerful ally on the path of healing
Margaret embodies the steady, loving wisdom of an old soul, the refined skills and understanding of a seasoned therapist and a depth of compassion that makes others feel held, accepted and completely welcomed. I respect her commitment to embodying wholeness and integrity in her relationships. If you have the privilege of working with Margaret, you are in safe hands. She is a powerful ally and soul to have on the path of healing and embodied realization.
able to move through serious trauma
“I had the incredible privilege of working with Margaret this past summer during an hour long brainspotting session. Immediately, I felt at ease and thanks to Margaret’s calm and guiding nature, and years of expertise, I was able to move through some serious trauma that had been holding me back. Healing is a never ending journey, or so I’ve come to discover, but what’s amazing about this experience – and every experience I’ve had with Margaret – is the ability to face your fears and suppressed memories in the comfort of a safe and judgment-free space. Nothing is more important to me than peace of mind these days, and Margaret’s techniques and wisdom have served me a great deal in this area of my life. To this day, I continue to be grateful for the work she promotes and for the healing she has provided me in the process. Looking forward to my next session!”
Margaret is an excellent guide through the tough times
“Margaret is an excellent guide through the tough times that I’ve been facing. She is a wonderful listener and I never felt judged with her in any ways, which is what I was most worried about in speaking to a therapist.“
Made me feel understood and valued
“The shared experience of being mothers made me feel understood and valued. (Margaret) has a calmness and gentleness that really put me at ease. I learned a lot during our sessions. I identified a lot of underlying belief systems that were causing some of my discomfort and showing themselves after having a baby.”
Margaret was very down to earth
“Margaret was very down to earth, met me where I was, and led me where I wanted to go.”
I feel so much better having someone there…working in my favor
“Highly recommend. Margaret is such a good listener, very understanding and insightful. She helped me find different perspectives and solutions to get over mental health hurdles, without being judgmental or harsh. I feel so much better having someone there that understands me and is working in my favor.”
I continue to benefit from the work we did
“(Brainspotting with Margaret) helped me to process the trauma in a different, more direct and healing way than I had previously. I continue to benefit from the work we did.”
Clients have a wonderful experience with Margaret
Not only is Margaret a wonderful, skilled therapist, but she continues to explore and learn new ways of showing up with her clients. She is always a student, and that’s the kind of therapist I would want for myself! Clients have a wonderful experience with Margaret and know she is really present with them in the room. Her presence is very gentle, and the clients I have referred have experienced wonderful healing and insight in their work with Margaret.I love her whole body approach to healing and use of Brainspotting in her practice, as well as how she incorporates mindfulness and yoga which is wonderful for clients who already connect to these practice or are integrating it into their process for the first time. I would refer clients to Margaret anytime.
Come as you are...
Whether you’re navigating relationships, trauma, anxiety or simply seeking more depth and presence in your life, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can explore a path back to your innate wholeness.
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