Why In-Person Therapy Still Matters in a Post-Pandemic World
Virtual therapy has become the new normal—and for many, it’s a helpful, accessible option. But as a therapist offering in-person sessions in Oakland and Berkeley, I’ve witnessed how profoundly different the experience can be when you’re physically present in a shared space.
The Power of In-Person Presence Our nervous systems respond to co-regulation—being physically with someone who is calm, grounded, and attuned. While Zoom can bridge the gap, it doesn’t always offer the same level of somatic safety and connection.
Benefits of In-Person Therapy:
Deeper attunement through body language, pacing, and tone
Fewer distractions and stronger boundaries
A tangible transition into sacred, intentional space
Enhanced capacity for somatic and experiential work
In-person therapy also brings with it a sense of ritual and intentionality. Carving out space in your week, traveling to the office, and entering a room designed for presence and healing—all of this sends a message to your body and mind: this work matters. It creates a container for depth and possibility that is hard to replicate in digital spaces.
For those doing deep relational healing, in-person therapy can create the containment and depth needed for true transformation. If you're in Oakland or Berkeley and ready to show up fully—for yourself, your body, and your relationships—in-person sessions are available and welcome.
If you're ready to dive into the process and honor the sacredness of this work, come see me in the office.
