SOMATIC EMBODIMENT
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TRAUMA THERAPY
California . Japan
For the Millenial Moms Who Have It Together on the Outside and Quietly Unraveling Within.
For the high-achieving moms who are exhausted from being the “strong one” and ready to feel like themselves again. Somatic based therapy in California & Japan.
Something inside you is asking for more than just getting through it.
IF YOU’VE FOUND YOUR WAY HERE
It's 2am and you can't sleep. Your mind is running the list. Your shoulders haven't left your ears in months.
You've built something real — the family, the career, the capability, the image of a woman who handles it all. But beneath that composed exterior, something feels persistently off.
You're exhausted. Not the kind that sleep fixes. The kind that lives in your body.
The kind that secretly leaves you feeling “crazy,” because the rage seems to come out of nowhere.
Yet deep down, you know it’s not really out of nowhere…
"Kokoro" in Japanese means heart — the place where mind, body, and soul find their balance.
THE PHILOSOPHY AT THE CENTER OF THIS WORK
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
Your nervous system has been in survival mode for too long.
You might be here because…
✓ You lie awake scanning for what could go wrong even when things are "fine."
✓ Your body feels tense before you even get out of bed.
✓ You feel numb and wired at the same time — exhausted but unable to rest.
✓ You seem to cycle between complete exhaustion and anger.
✓ You're in a new country and the disorientation goes deeper than just "adjusting".
✓ You've been the strong one for so long, you've forgotten what it feels like to be held.
BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER
Three things I want you to know.
01
It's okay to not be okay even when the world around you expects you to be.
02
Your nervous system isn't betraying you. It's protecting you the only way it knows how.
03
Coming home to yourself is possible. Even now. Even after everything.
You're in the
right place!
WHAT BECOMES POSSIBLE
Imagine waking up without that low-grade dread already in your chest.
✓ Moving through your day with a sense of ground beneath you.
✓ Responding instead of reacting — to life, your relationships, your body (aka no more raging).
✓ Resting fully, without guilt.
✓ Making decisions from clarity instead of fear.
✓ Feeling at home in your body, even when the world still feels unfamiliar.
✓ Finally feeling like yourself again.
✓ Recognizing and breaking patterns that no longer serve your family.
This is what becomes possible when your nervous system finds safety.
I’m so happy you landed here.
Hi, I'm Marie.
I love working with moms.
The moms I work with are often high-achieving, thoughtful and highly-sensitive souls carrying more than they let on.
Maybe you’ve been putting intense pressure on yourself to meet the needs of those around you, feel overwhelmed even by the things you used to enjoy, or maybe you’re starting to wonder who you are in the midst of hormonal and body changes.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a mom of two. I’ve spent over ten years working with women and families — first in hospital and outpatient settings, and now in private practice. My approach is intuitive, warm, and focused on giving moms the space and tools she needs to feel more confident, capable, and supported.
You are never too much in this space.
The right container makes all the difference.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
1:1 Therapy
Private, personalized care tailored to your nervous system, your history, and your goals.
Collective somatic movement and practices to regulate and build community. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Workshops
Cancer Survivorship
For women who finished cancer treatment and are waiting to feel okay again.
What People Are Saying
“Working with Marie has been such a wonderful experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable and I found that using the somatic movement exercises she recommends has helped me understand my body’s reactions to everyday triggers more deeply. I use the somatic techniques on a regular basis to help me navigate through stress and everyday challenges that come after a cancer diagnosis. I would highly recommend Marie to anyone looking for help going deeper in their healing process and looking for new tools like EMDR and somatic movement to help them find their way back to feeling like themselves again.”
Anna Wassman-Cox, Founder and Executive Director, Onco-Ballet Foundation
"Marie is an exceptionally skilled and talented psychotherapist and social worker whom I had the pleasure of working with for the past nine years. She’s a great collaborator who takes on new projects and programs with passion and a clear sense of vision. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and always goes the extra mile for her patients and in equipping herself professionally by continuing to learn and improve herself and to broaden her knowledge. She’s thoughtful, creative, and respectful. I have no doubt her clients will benefit tremendously from her not only as a therapist but also as a person.”
Ellen K., LCSW, ACHP-SW
"I have known Marie for many years working in the Palliative Care and Oncology fields. As a Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, I have valued her not only as an excellent LCSW for her patients and families, but a great support to myself and peers. She is compassionate and very knowledgeable. She goes over and above to ensure patients and their families have the utmost support and personalized care. She is passionate, holistic, patient and so kind. She makes everyone feel at ease in her presence and works well as a team and on her own. I would recommend Marie to anyone wholeheartedly."
Janet B., RN-BC, MA, CNS
“Marie has been very important in my year of fellowship in helping me deal with personal and professional stresses, especially in a field like palliative care where we face death and suffering regularly. I have gathered important tools to deal with these stresses and be a better physician for my patients. She is a valuable part of my personal growth.”
-Anonymous client
“Marie was absolutely amazing. She has such a calming presence, even over Zoom. She allowed me to feel fully relaxed and open up regarding my stressors, concerns, and fears. She listened with no judgement and I felt safe the entire time. I came out of each session feeling more prepared to handle whatever obstacle I encountered.”
-B.M. (Anonymous client)
"I had the privilege of working with Marie for 4 years. She is one of the best social workers I have ever worked with. Marie is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful, and most of all, she has the ability to connect with others readily. She has helped many people dealing with serious illness or receiving cancer diagnoses cope and improve their sense of well-being. She has the gift of meeting people where they are and helping them achieve their maximum potential for the best quality of life."
Dr. Shiho I., MD
“You have helped me, guided me, provided tools and resources to find me again, to step into the new me. You’ve encouraged me to dare to dream again, to step into hope, to understand and realize that tears are medicine - that they’re not a sign of weakness, giving up, or even selfishness. You’ve helped me get back into my art and find healing through creativity again. The hard hardwork you’ve coached me through this far has forever changed my life and my little family.”
-Anonymous client
“You have been there every step of the way, endlessly supporting me through my darkest days. You’ve held space for me in a way that nobody else has, not ever once in my entire life. You have professionally been my “ride or die,” welcoming me with open arms, gently pushing me forward while reflecting on what was and the possibilities of what will be. You’ve held my hand through it all, standing firm in honoring this grief journey but also encouraging me with tools and helping me find a way through. No timeline. No judgment. Just love and compassion.”
-Anonymous client
YOU DESERVE MORE THAN JUST GETTING THROUGH IT.
It's time to come home
to yourself.
Virtual therapy for women in California and Japan.
Please use the form on this page to send a message. You may also email anytime using the information below.
CONTACT:
Phone: 909-248-4584
hello@kkrwellness.com
Providing Online/Telehealth Services in California and Tokyo, Japan