Anxiety and depression, from a somatic therapy perspective, are not problems to eliminate but signals from the body indicating imbalance or unmet needs. Rather than suppressing these states, somatic therapy emphasizes listening to them with curiosity.

What we witness socially is often a projection of what remains unresolved psychologically. Meaningful change, therefore, requires more than policy shifts; it calls for internal healing. It asks us to cultivate empathy and courageously explore the hidden parts of ourselves that shape how we relate to others.

Shadow work is the practice of exploring the hidden or rejected parts of yourself—often referred to as the “shadow.” The term comes from psychologist Carl Jung, who described the shadow as the aspects of our personality we push out of conscious awareness because they feel unacceptable, shameful, or unsafe.

How Depth Psychology can help you get to know the “different parts of you.”

 I hope that in 2026, I can help you fulfill your goal of exploring who you are and what gives meaning to your life in times of stress.