Whale Being Therapy, Ellie Wilde, Ph.D.
reclaim aliveness
And dance into flow!
Explore. Express. Play. Transform.
Traditional therapy has us sitting still, politely talking about problems, waiting for change that never comes, sometimes under fluorescent lights. Luckily, this is not that. Have a stretch or wiggle if you like, a big breath or a yawn!
Life calls on us all. Mostly, we let the phone ring. But sometimes, we pick up and WHAM! No going back. And in these times? Wham, wham, wham! Whether life is calling you to:
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Listen to your body's wisdom
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Embody your spark more fully
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Celebrate and express your essential self
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Reconnect with instinct or set boundaries
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Bravely share your gifts with the world
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Grieve or reconnect with ancestors
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Open your senses more deeply to pleasure
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Let love in...
It is my deep joy to offer you the magic I have found after a lifetime of searching -- in technical terms, "trauma-informed, nature-based somatic play" -- put simply, ALIVENESS.
Sessions include structure and guided invitation to explore through intuitive movement, self-expression, imagination, and reflection. Play rewires mind and body, allowing you to discover and practice creative new responses to old problems in real time. With support, your dreams become reality.
Read about the details of how I work here or reach through the portal below to begin!
I hold deep respect for the courage this work requires. Your consent and voice are always centered. You decide where we're going, and set the pace.
As your nervous system reorients to safety through stress release and grounding, you may feel increased capacity for presence, and a deeper sense of belonging to the astonishing river of life that flows through us all.
The most common themes I hear from clients:
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Clarity & power far beyond cognitive insight
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Deeper connection, life "regains color," more meaning, pleasure, creativity, vitality
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Feelings of lightness, spaciousness, childlike joy, & wonder, a well of potential they call "limitless!"
I have particular affinity and expertise working with queer, trans/nonbinary, BIPOC, and neurodivergent folks, fellow creatives and healers, and folks on the margins working towards collective liberation. You are a gift and you are not alone.
relationships & COUPLEs
Relationships have always been my passion, from writing the Gottman Institute's blog at the beginning of my training, and shaping every step of my career since.
For decades, I have immersed myself in both the art and science of helping relationships thrive -- from publishing relationship research during my PhD to pursuing extensive advanced training beyond the classroom.
Today, I integrate elements of Gottman Method, Sue Johnson's Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic approaches, and Psychodrama to create a deeply transformative experience for each partnership.
I am rarely my clients' first couples therapist. But many tell me that my creative, direct approach is the first to help them make a meaningful difference: break old patterns, rediscover intimacy, and deepen into love.
I am also an experienced guide through the discernment process, helping partners explore whether the relationship is still mutually supportive, decide whether to deepen commitment, or navigate the transition of separation with care and clarity.
