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Kristy Long AMFT

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Kristy Long AMFT

I help adults heal trauma, overwhelm, and disconnection through somatic therapy + guided imagery. Nervous system–centered, compassionate, and slow-paced.

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12/29/2025

🌟 New Year, New Nervous System Patterns?

The New Year brings resolutions—but what your body really needs is regulation.

You can't think your way into healing. You have to FEEL your way there.

This January, instead of another "new me" goal, what if you committed to:
✨ Listening to what your body is telling you
✨ Slowing down instead of pushing harder
✨ Building a real relationship with your nervous system
✨ Healing old wounds instead of creating new ones

Somatic therapy isn't about willpower or discipline. It's about reconnecting with your body's innate wisdom.

Your body already knows how to heal. Therapy is the practice of listening.

Ready to start 2026 from a grounded, regulated place? Let's work together to build patterns that actually stick—because they come from your body, not just your brain.

Book a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.

DM me or visit kristylongamft.com

HEALING • REGULATION • PRESENCE

12/29/2025

From pole vault podium to healing hearts.

What does it really mean to listen to your body? For years, I chased heights as a pole vaulter—learning how to trust my body under pressure, breathe through nerves, and visualize each leap. Those lessons became the roots of my somatic therapy practice today.

Now, I help clients move through anxiety, trauma, and disconnection by tuning into the wisdom their bodies already hold.

Curious how mind-body healing can support you or someone you love? 🌱

Visit www.kristylongamft.com or DM me "INFO" to start a conversation.

You deserve a safe space to land.

12/25/2025

✨ Ready to start your healing journey?

Let's talk.

I offer a FREE 15-minute consultation so you can:
💚 Share what's bringing you here
💚 Learn about somatic therapy and how it works
💚 See if we're a good fit
💚 Ask any questions

No pressure. No judgment. Just a real conversation about your healing.

This is your chance to explore whether somatic psychotherapy is right for you—and to experience what it feels like to be truly heard and understood.

🌿 Available for California residents (telehealth only)

Ready to take the first step?

👉 DM me or visit kristylongamft.com to schedule your free consultation

Your body is ready to heal. Let's listen together.

CONSULTATION • HEALING • SOMATIC THERAPY

12/25/2025

Feeling anxious in your body right now?

Ever notice how your breath changes when you’re stressed, or your muscles tense up before you even realize it? Our bodies carry so much wisdom about what we need to feel safe and grounded.

One gentle practice: Place both feet flat on the floor, close your eyes, and notice the sensation of support beneath you. Let your breath slow. Imagine roots growing from your feet, anchoring you to this moment. 🌱

Even a minute of this can help your nervous system settle. Want more simple tools to feel steady and present? Comment “SAFE” or send me a message—I’m here to help you find your ground, wherever you are.

Wishing you a soft landing today. 💛

12/24/2025

Ever wonder how your body holds feelings?

Somatic therapy is more than talking. It’s a gentle way of listening to your body’s signals—like tension, butterflies, or a racing heart—and finding what they’re trying to tell you. Sometimes, our bodies remember stress or pain even when our minds can’t quite explain it.

With support, you can learn to notice these signals and respond with kindness. This is where healing starts: not just in your mind, but in your whole self. 💚

Curious about how this works? Visit kristylongamft.com or send me a message to chat about how somatic therapy could support you.

12/24/2025

❄️ Grounding Through Temperature

Temperature is a powerful grounding sense.

Hold something cold—ice, cold water, a cold stone. Or hold something warm—tea, your hands together, a warm blanket. Really feel the temperature shift.

Temperature sensations interrupt panic and bring you into your body immediately. It's a nervous system reset button.

✨ The magic: One temperature shift can change your entire state.

Cold or warm—which grounds you better? Try both and comment below!

GROUNDING • TEMPERATURE • RESET

12/23/2025

🌍 Grounding Through External Environment

Exteroception is sensing the world outside your body.

Notice the air on your skin. The light in the room. Sounds around you. The chair or ground supporting you. The temperature. The textures you can see.

When you're overwhelmed, tuning into your external environment creates safety and presence. It reminds your nervous system: "I'm here. I'm safe. I'm supported."

✨ The magic: Your environment is holding you. Notice it.

What's one thing you notice outside yourself right now? Comment below!

GROUNDING • ENVIRONMENT • PRESENCE

12/23/2025

Ever wish anxiety had an 'off' switch?

What if your body could help you find calm, right where you are?
So many of us feel disconnected from our bodies when anxiety hits. But gentle grounding can bring you back to yourself, one breath at a time.

Try this:
Sit comfortably, close your eyes if you like, and feel the ground beneath you. Notice your breath, the rise and fall in your chest. Place a hand on your heart or belly. Let yourself feel supported, just for these few moments. 🌱

Sometimes, the smallest shift in awareness is the first step toward relief.

Curious to learn more somatic tools? Comment "SAFE" or send me a message. You’re not alone in this. 💛

12/23/2025

❤️ Grounding Through Internal Sensations

Interoception is noticing what's happening inside your body.

Place your hand on your heart. Feel it beating. Notice your breath moving in and out. Is your stomach tight or relaxed? Are your shoulders tense or soft? What sensations do you notice?

This internal awareness helps you understand your emotions and needs. The body knows how to heal—therapy is the practice of listening.

✨ The magic: When you tune into your body, you access your own wisdom.

What do you notice inside right now? Comment below!

GROUNDING • INTERNAL AWARENESS • WISDOM

12/22/2025

💪 Grounding Through Body Position

Proprioception is your body's sense of where it is in space.

Try this: Press your feet firmly into the floor. Make fists with your hands and squeeze. Stretch your arms overhead. Feel your body's position and weight.

This awareness grounds you instantly. Your nervous system feels safe when it knows exactly where you are in space.

✨ The magic: Movement and body awareness signal safety to your nervous system.

Try it now and notice what shifts in your body. Comment below!

GROUNDING • BODY AWARENESS • SAFETY

12/22/2025

🎄 Holiday Survival Guide: When Family Gatherings Trigger Your Nervous System

Real talk—family dynamics can be healing or wounding. Sometimes both at once.

If you're dreading the holidays because of:
💔 Old family patterns
💔 Unresolved conflicts
💔 Feeling unseen or misunderstood
💔 Anxiety about being "enough"
..your body is trying to protect you. That's not weakness. That's wisdom.

✨ Here's how to show up for yourself:
→ Set boundaries BEFORE you go
→ Have an exit plan if you need one
→ Ground yourself in your body, not just your thoughts
→ Remember: you can't control their reactions, only yours
→ Take breaks to regulate your nervous system

The holidays don't have to be perfect. They just have to be survivable—and ideally, healing.

If family stuff is weighing on you, let's talk about it in therapy. You don't have to white-knuckle through this season.

DM me or book at kristylongamft.com

BOUNDARIES • HEALING • SELF-COMPASSION

12/22/2025

👅 Grounding Through Taste

Let's ground through taste.

Take something small—a mint, a piece of chocolate, a sip of tea, a berry. Place it in your mouth and really taste it. Sweet? Bitter? Warm? Cooling? Familiar?

Slow down and notice every sensation. This mindful eating practice brings you fully into your body and out of your anxious mind.

✨ The magic: Taste anchors you in the present moment. Your nervous system can't worry when it's focused on sensation.

What's your go-to grounding taste? Comment below!

GROUNDING • TASTE • PRESENCE

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Thursday	10am - 7pm
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Saturday	10am - 7pm
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