The Depth Psychology Perspective

From a depth psychological framework, the menstrual cycle mirrors the archetypal journey of descent and return. The luteal and menstrual phases represent a time of:

  • Deepened connection to the unconscious - Dreams become more vivid and revealing

  • Heightened intuitive capacities - Inner knowing becomes more accessible

  • Natural withdrawal from external demands - An invitation to turn inward

  • Archetypal activation of the Dark Feminine - Encountering shadow aspects with transformative potential

  • Dissolution of ego defenses - Greater access to authentic emotional states

Rather than pathologizing premenstrual experiences, this approach recognizes them as gateways to psychological integration and deeper self-knowledge.

The Nervous System Perspective

Your body holds profound wisdom that speaks more loudly during these cyclical shifts. During luteal and menstrual phases, you may experience:

  • Heightened sensory awareness - Greater sensitivity to your environment

  • Nervous system fluctuations - More noticeable patterns of activation and settlement

  • Energetic boundaries becoming more apparent - Clearer signals about your needs and limits

  • Increased awareness of stored emotions - The body revealing what needs attention

  • Natural invitation to slow down - The wisdom of rest and receptivity

These experiences are not symptoms to be managed but meaningful communications from your body's intelligence.

Program Structure

Specialized Cycle Support

This offering consists of 90-120 minute intensive sessions strategically timed to your unique cyclical rhythm:

  • Late Luteal Phase Session (3-5 days before menstruation)

    • Navigate emotional intensity with embodied awareness

    • Work with heightened dream material and symbolic content

    • Process emerging shadow material with compassionate presence

    • Develop nervous system regulation techniques specific to this phase

  • Early Menstrual Phase Session (Days 1-2 of cycle)

    • Access the profound intuitive clarity of this time

    • Release patterns and stories that are ready to be shed

    • Connect with deeper knowing through somatic listening

    • Set intentions for the upcoming cycle aligned with authentic needs

Between Sessions

  • Personalized tracking tools connecting psychological and somatic experiences

  • Specific resourcing practices tailored to your unique cycle patterns

  • Self-compassion rituals honoring the wisdom of your cyclic nature

The Integration of Modalities

These intensive sessions weave together depth psychology and somatic experiencing to honor the whole of your experience:

Depth Psychology Elements:

  • Dream amplification during heightened REM states of these phases

  • Shadow integration work with the inner critic that often emerges premenstrually

  • Archetypal exploration of your unique relationship with feminine cycles

  • Active imagination with emerging symbolic material

Somatic Experiencing Elements:

  • Tracking nervous system states as they fluctuate with hormonal changes

  • Titration of intense emotional experiences that arise during these phases

  • Pendulation between activation and resource states

  • Somatic resourcing specific to your body's needs during these phases

Who This Program Serves

This approach is especially valuable for high-functioning women who:

  • Experience heightened sensitivity and emotional depth premenstrually

  • Feel disconnected from the wisdom of their cycles in a productivity-focused world

  • Seek deeper meaning in their cyclical experiences

  • Desire support during times of natural vulnerability and insight

  • Want to transform challenging premenstrual experiences into opportunities for growth

Investment in Your Cyclical Wisdom

Individual Sessions: $375-500 per 90-120 minute intensive
Monthly Package: $650-850 for both luteal and menstrual phase sessions

Initial consultation required to determine appropriate fit for this specialized approach.