Coming Home to Your Body
Your mind and body are not separate—and healing doesn’t have to be either.
I help people move beyond talk alone by integrating somatic approaches that bring the body into the process of healing.
About Me
I’m Shari Gerstenberger, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Certified Somatic Coach. I help people move beyond talk alone by weaving the body into the healing process. My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in curiosity, so you can feel supported while also making real shifts in how you relate to yourself and your body.
Why Somatic Coaching?
Our bodies are amazing, but they can also hold onto stress, trauma, and memory in ways we may not even realize. Insight is important—but true transformation comes when the body is included in the healing process.
Somatic coaching helps you reconnect with your body’s wisdom so you can:
Ease symptoms of anxiety and depression
Release stored tension and trauma responses
Break free from cycles of overwhelm and shutdown
Build resilience and self-trust
Feel more grounded, alive, and present
My Approach
I offer a warm, collaborative space where we slow down and listen to the signals your body is sending. Together, we’ll use somatic practices such as mindful attention, grounding, movement, and breathwork—always at your pace and with curiosity. This work isn’t about fixing you. It’s about creating a compassionate relationship with your body and opening new pathways for healing, growth, and vitality.
Who I Work With
You feel stuck in just talking about things and want to go deeper.
You’re living with the impacts of anxiety, depression, or trauma.
You want to rebuild trust in your body and its signals.
You long for a greater sense of ease, balance, and presence.
Getting Started
I offer both in-person sessions in west Los Angeles and telehealth sessions. Whether you’re new to somatic work or already exploring body-based healing, we’ll start with a consultation to see if this approach is a good fit for you.
Rates:
$200 for 50-minute individual sessions
$250 for 75-minute partner or family sessions
Sliding scale rates may be possible based on need and availability.
Sex & Relationship Coaching
In addition to somatic coaching, I also specialize in sex and relationship coaching for individuals and couples who want to deepen intimacy, explore desire, or navigate relational challenges.
Check out my favorite books on healing, sexuality, and social justice.
Your financial support helps me give back.
A portion of my coaching income goes directly toward supporting Los Angeles–based organizations doing powerful, community-rooted work in the areas of Indigenous sovereignty, LGBTQ+ rights, and Black women’s health. These monthly donations are one way I stay accountable to the broader systems that shape our lives and healing.
The Gabrielino/Tongva Nation The original stewards of the greater Los Angeles Basin, the Tongva people were displaced, enslaved, and colonized beginning in 1771 by Spanish settlers. Though their land was taken, their culture and leadership remain vibrant and enduring.
The Northern Chumash Tribal Council Dedicated to the revitalization of Chumash culture, language, and land, the Council works to educate the public and affirm the presence and sovereignty of the Chumash people: “We have always been here, we have not gone anywhere, and we will always be here—one continuum.”
Los Angeles LGBT Center Founded in 1969, the Center provides affirming and essential services to LGBTQ+ individuals across the lifespan—including health care, housing, education, and advocacy—while working toward a more just and inclusive world.
California Black Women’s Health Project The only statewide nonprofit focused exclusively on the health and wellness of Black women and girls in California. Through education, policy, and community-based initiatives, CBWHP is building a future where Black women thrive.
