Felix Pekar

If you’ve been carrying stress, trauma, or anxiety for a long time, it can be hard to find a space where your nervous system finally gets to slow down. I’m a licensed clinical social worker who helps people work through trauma, anxiety, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. My approach integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based practices that support the body and mind together. My long-term Zen practice also informs my work, bringing curiosity, presence, and compassion into the therapy process.

My approach to therapy is grounded in helping the nervous system slow down and feel safe enough for meaningful change to happen. I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to help clients process difficult experiences and shift patterns that may be held in both the mind and body.

In our first session, my goal is to create a space where you can begin to settle in and feel comfortable sharing what has brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’re hoping for, any challenges you’ve been facing, and begin identifying goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you. I work at a thoughtful pace and pay attention to how experiences show up in both the mind and body, so the first session often includes getting a sense of what helps you feel grounded and supported. My intention is for clients to leave the first session feeling heard, a little more at ease, and with a clearer sense of how we might work together moving forward.