Derek Althauser Counseling Services

My Approach

One of the most common words I hear from people I work with is “stuck.”

Stuck in cycles of anxiety, anger, or sadness.
Stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change, no matter how much insight you have.
Stuck feeling numb, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.

Often, there’s already a strong awareness that something isn’t working—but that awareness alone hasn’t led to the shift you’re looking for.

In our work together, we gently begin to explore the deeper experiences that are shaping these patterns—not just through thinking or talking, but through your present-moment, lived experience.

I draw from Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing, and Transformational Breath® to support this process:

  • Hakomi helps us slow down and mindfully explore the beliefs and patterns operating beneath the surface

  • Somatic Experiencing supports your nervous system in safely releasing held stress and trauma

  • Breathwork offers a direct way to reconnect with yourself, access emotion, and create space for new experience

Rather than trying to “fix” you, this work is about helping you develop a different relationship with your internal experience—one that allows new possibilities to emerge naturally.

If this approach resonates, a free consultation is a simple way to get a feel for what working together might be like. There’s no pressure—just an opportunity to see if it’s a good fit.

Areas of focus include:

  • Trauma

  • Emotional Regulation and Support

  • Spirituality

  • Grief and Loss

  • Mindfulness

  • Finding Meaning and Understanding

Services

  • Hakomi

    Hakomi therapy enhances self-awareness and emotional healing by gently uncovering and transforming unconscious patterns through mindfulness and body-centered techniques.

  • Somatic Experiencing

    Somatic Experiencing helps resolve trauma and restore emotional balance by focusing on bodily sensations to release stored physical tension and promote natural healing.

  • Breathwork

    Breathwork reduces stress, enhances emotional well-being, and promotes mental clarity by utilizing controlled breathing techniques to balance the body and mind.

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