Somatic Experiencing (SE):
noticing how stress and protective responses show up in the body
Free ConsultSomatic + IFS-based online therapy · California
For Women Who Take Care of Everyone but Feel Disconnected From Themselves
This is an inclusive and affirming space for cisgender and transgender women, as well as anyone who sees themselves reflected in this experience.
You’re often the person others depend on. But lately, chronic stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, or the emotional impact of an autoimmune diagnosis may have left you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unfamiliar in your own body.
Let's Get in TouchYou might be here because…
You’re often the person others depend on.
Even while your body, needs, or circumstances are changing, you may feel pressure to keep going and hold everything together.
You may be experiencing:
- Anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling mentally “on” most of the time
- Exhaustion, tension, irritability, or difficulty fully resting
- Changes in your mood, sleep, energy, or relationship with your body
- Fear, uncertainty, or grief following an autoimmune diagnosis
- Feeling unheard, confused, or alone while navigating healthcare
- Guilt or discomfort when prioritizing your own needs
- A growing sense that you no longer feel like yourself
You don’t have to navigate these changes alone. Therapy can offer space to understand what your mind and body have been carrying and support greater steadiness, at your own pace.
A little about my work
Hi, I’m Daiana Chapman (she/her)
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist · AMFT #153249
Practicing under the guidance of Beverly G. Fuentes, LMFT #106356.
My work is holistic and integrative, grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and somatic approaches that honor the wisdom of both body and mind.
I am deeply committed to offering an affirming, inclusive, and culturally responsive space where different identities, cultural experiences, and ways of being are respected and held with care.
Start with a short intro videoI maintain a small caseload so I can offer thoughtful, individualized care. If my schedule is full, you’re welcome to join the waitlist for a future opening.
See if we’re a good fit →What Others Say About Me
Reflections from colleagues who know my work
If you’re wondering what it’s like to work with me, here’s how colleagues have experienced my work:
Daiana is an amazing clinician. Very intuitive and knowledgeable. She meets her clients where they are and provides a caring ear. I highly recommend Daiana for anyone seeking quality care.
Mira Masukawa LMFT.Former Clinical Supervisor
Daiana is an outstanding therapist who deeply cares about their clients. They are a trusted colleague who consistently delivers exceptional care. I highly recommend her!
Deliesha Durden AMFT.Former Graduate School Colleague
Daiana is a wonderful therapist & human being! She is warm, compassionate & dedicated to creating a rooted space for her clients. As her colleague, I've seen firsthand her passion for helping others. She genuinely cares! I highly recommend working with her!
Supraja Vijay AMFT.Former co-worker
These reflections are from former supervisors and colleagues. To protect client privacy and avoid asking clients to participate in public testimonials, I do not share client reviews.
Who This Space Is For
A space for women who are ready to make room for themselves, too.
You don’t need to know exactly where to begin or have the right words. We can start with what feels most present and explore it together at a pace that feels manageable.
You are welcome to show up as you are—without minimizing your needs or explaining who you are.
This may be a good fit for you if you:
- Are often the person others rely on and find it difficult to prioritize your own needs
- Appear capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, depleted, or disconnected inside
- Understand yourself intellectually but want therapy that includes your emotions and body
- Want to explore how past experiences may influence your relationships and responses today
- Are adjusting to hormonal changes, health concerns, an autoimmune diagnosis, or another significant life transition
- Want your identity, culture, neurotype, and lived experience to be respected and understood
- Prefer a collaborative approach that honors your pace without pressure
Mind-Body Connection
You don’t have to navigate these changes alone.
Therapy can offer space to understand what your mind and body have been carrying and support you in finding greater steadiness, at a pace that feels right for you.
Talking and gaining insight can be valuable. At the same time, stress and protective responses may also show up in the body as tension, exhaustion, numbness, restlessness, or difficulty feeling settled.
In our work together, we can draw from somatic approaches and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to gently explore your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and the different parts of your experience. We may notice how your body responds to stress, listen with curiosity to the parts of you that have been working to protect you, and explore what helps you feel more supported and connected.
This is a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and develop a more compassionate relationship with what you are experiencing—without pressure to move faster or share more than feels manageable.
Brainspotting:
using focused attention to explore experiences that may be difficult to reach through words
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT):
understanding emotions, attachment needs, and patterns of connection
Polyvagal-informed work:
making sense of shifts between connection, activation, overwhelm, and shutdown
Internal Family Systems (IFS):
bringing curiosity and care to the different parts of your inner experience
Mindfulness practices:
cultivating awareness, self-compassion, and choice
Together, we can explore what is beneath the surface and support your whole self with curiosity and compassion.
A space to reconnect, find steadiness, and grow at your own pace.
Get To Know MeLet’s Connect
Choose a time that feels right for you.
This free 30-minute consultation is a chance for us to connect, talk about what you’re experiencing, and see if working together feels like the right fit.
You can schedule directly below. There’s no pressure to commit—this is simply a supportive conversation to explore next steps.