Self-Compassion & Nervous System Support

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 You’re kind to everyone—except yourself.
Your inner critic is loud. Your nervous system is always on high alert. And rest? Feels like something you have to earn. 

At Awakening Mountains, we specialize in self-compassion and nervous system regulation therapy for teens and adults across New York and Vermont who are tired of white-knuckling through life. If you’re ready to soften the pressure, quiet the shame, and start feeling safe being yourself, you’re in the right place. 

• You’re constantly on edge, even when “nothing’s wrong” 
• You beat yourself up for the smallest mistakes 
• You struggle to rest without guilt or fear of falling behind 
• You feel “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “too much” 
• You hold space for others, but no one holds it for you 
• You want to slow down—but you don’t know how 
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If any of this hits home, your nervous system isn’t broken—it’s just overworked. 

And you don’t need more hustle. You need healing. 

 We can’t think our way out of shame. And we can’t force our bodies into calm. 

But through therapy, we can build the capacity to feel safe, regulated, and loved—even when life is hard. 

In this work, we blend: 

• Self-compassion tools to shift your inner voice from critic to caretaker 
• Nervous system education to understand activation, shutdown, and safety 
• Somatic practices that reconnect you with your body 
• Mindfulness skills to anchor you in the present—not the past or future 
• Gentle reframes to unhook from perfectionism, guilt, and shame 

This isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about returning to yourself—without apology. 

 Sessions are paced, gentle, and spacious. Some days we might talk. Some days we might breathe. Some days we might cry, pause, or even laugh. 

This is a space where: 

• You don’t have to explain your overwhelm 
• You’re allowed to feel exactly as you are 
• You’ll be supported in learning real tools that actually help 
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It’s not quick-fix therapy. It’s nervous system repair.
And it starts with compassion. 

•  Adults & teens with high-functioning anxiety, burnout, or invisible trauma 
• People with strong inner critics or internalized shame 
• Neurodivergent individuals looking for self-regulation and sensory calm 
• Caregivers, helpers, and therapists who’ve put themselves last for too long 
• Anyone craving softness, grounding, and emotional safety