BirthTouch
A gentle, evidence-informed mind-body approach for pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
Practical, body-based tools to support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and whole-person healing.
BirthTouch® offers gentle, evidence-informed mind–body support for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Rooted in touch therapy, mindfulness, and aromatherapy.
BirthTouch reflects an integrative mental health approach, supporting perinatal emotional wellbeing through gentle nervous system-based practices.
BirthTouch helps parents feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their changing bodies.
These practices are designed to support the nervous system, reduce stress, and nurture emotional wellbeing throughout the childbearing year—honoring both the physical experience of pregnancy and the inner journey of becoming a parent.
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Re-opening my private practice in Wayne, NJ
Originally posted March 20, 2017. I’m announcing the grand re-opening of my private psychotherapy practice. I’ll be returning to my former location at: 1581 Route 23 South in Wayne, New Jersey My practice focuses on trauma using primarily EMDR and secondarily Craniosacral Bodywork, with additional focus on Perinatal Mental Health, plus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, which stands as a separate offering consisting of 6 – 8 sessions. I participate as an in-network provider for...
Help for Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
Morning Sickness: What’s Normal? Up to 70–80% of pregnant women experience nausea during early pregnancy. For some, it is mild. For others, it can be persistent and debilitating. Despite the name, “morning” sickness can occur at any time of day. Symptoms often begin in the first trimester and improve by the second trimester — though some women experience nausea throughout pregnancy. What Causes Morning Sickness? The exact cause is not fully understood. Hormonal shifts — particularly rising...
DBT Distress Tolerance Skills: An Overview
DBT Distress Tolerance is about Expanding Your Nervous System's Window of Tolerance What Are Distress Tolerance Skills in DBT? Distress tolerance skills are a core part of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and are designed to help people cope during moments of intense emotional pain or crisis. When emotions feel overwhelming and a situation cannot be immediately resolved, distress tolerance skills offer practical ways to get through the moment safely without making things worse. Rather than...
What Causes Pregnancy Loss?
Overview of Miscarriage and Stillbirth You have recently experienced a pregnancy loss. Along with crushing sadness, there are many questions. Was it something I did? Could I have prevented this? Why did this happen? Whether your loss was early miscarriage, second-trimester loss, or stillbirth, you lost your baby. And the grief and need to understand is natural. Pregnancy loss is medically complex. Causes vary depending on the stage of pregnancy. Often, despite testing, no clear answer is...
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