Lori Kay

I integrate mindfulness and psychotherapy in a way that invites the body into the healing conversation, particularly for those whose relationships with food, safety, or self have been shaped by trauma. Much of my work is with trauma survivors and individuals navigating eating disorders, where the body is often both messenger and refuge. In my clinical work, as in my own life, I slow down to listen from the inside out—anchoring in breath, sensation, and intuition, and allowing the body’s quiet wisdom to guide what unfolds. Grounded in my studies of sociology, I hold each person within the larger systems that have shaped them, trusting that when we loosen our grip on certainty and stay present with what arises, even in moments of pain or confusion, something begins to reorganize. Healing often emerges not through force or striving, but through openness, attunement, and a gentle willingness to feel our way into the truth of our own experience.

In our work together, the process itself becomes the guide. While we’ll collaborate around intentions and meaningful goals, I believe the most lasting shifts arise through the moment-to-moment experience of being in relationship, rather than striving toward any single outcome. My approach weaves psychodynamic, relational, spiritual, and somatic practices within a trauma-informed framework. Together, we’ll explore not only thoughts and emotions, but also the body’s wisdom and the quieter layers of self that often emerge only when given space. This integrative work invites body, mind, and soul back into connection, allowing healing and growth to unfold in a way that feels organic, grounded, and deeply your own.

Working together can support you in reconnecting with your innate strength and widening the lens through which you understand yourself and your life. Our work may involve gently tending to old wounds, cultivating the capacity to stay present with what’s here, and nurturing a sense of possibility as you move forward. My intention is to help you feel more at home in yourself, with greater ease and trust as you continue along your unfolding path.