“The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door.”
-Clarissa Pinkola Estes
when we cultivate attunement within ourselves, we create the conditions for lasting change and deep internal transformation
My approach is somatic, collaborative, and relational. Together, we will gently explore the patterns that have provided you with resilience in times of distress, while also identifying, challenging, and shifting those that no longer serve your life and evolving desires.
Our work will center on embodied meaning-making, self-generated imagery, and the wisdom that emerges from within. I am here to walk alongside you with curiosity and intention, honoring the depth and complexity of your unfolding journey.
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Testimonials
“Dafna cultivates a supportive, contained, and transformative space for relational, somatic, and analytically informed supervision. In my time under Dafna’s supervision, I was invited to bring in the messy, sometimes intolerable, feelings and transferential dynamics inherent to clinical work, and I was met with warmth, guidance, and a pathway towards deeper understanding. Having worked with Dafna in this capacity, I have a greater knowledge of my gaps, strengths, and a framework for navigating recurring dynamics in the consulting room. I recommend working with with Dafna to any clinician in search of a connective, deep, and exploratory experience in consultation
F. F, LMSW
“As a group supervisor, Dafna artfully made space for us to develop new insights into our work. She has a deep understanding of the human spirit, offers helpful framing in conceptualizing cases, and provides a warm and supportive container for exploring the emotional experience of being a therapist. Dafna brings expertise, intuition, playfulness, skill, and wisdom to her work. I trust Dafna, and as a result of working with her, I now trust myself more too”
Amie Rose Anderson, LCSW MS.Ed
“Dafna is a wonderful therapist and human being, who carries herself with a sense of calm and gentle attentiveness. I’ve wholeheartedly enjoyed my time being supervised by her, weaving in humor and laughter in between the quiet moments of deeper reflection. Dafna innately understands how to guide people into a space of comfort and ease. She’s the real deal.”
Shane Dzimian, LCSW
“Dafna is an exceptionally attuned supervisor who supported my growth as a therapist, particularly in deepening my understanding of somatic and other embodied approaches. She brings a rare combination of warmth, compassion, and wisdom, meeting supervisees with gentleness while honoring the knowledge and expertise they bring. Her presence feels grounding and nurturing while also guiding with clarity and skill. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dafna to therapy clients seeking ketamine-assisted work, somatic experiencing, and/or trauma healing in the container of a profoundly gentle, aligned, and supportive therapeutic relationship. Therapists looking to enrich their somatic and relational practice would also find her supervision invaluable.”
Kelly Carrone, LMSW