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Gavin HamnettMS, LMHC
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Slowing down enough to hear yourself

Mindful, body centered therapy for adults in New York who are tired of talking in circles.

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Who This Is For

Maybe you know your story well. You can explain why you get anxious or why you shut down, and you still get anxious and still shut down. Or maybe you have noticed that your body reacts before your mind catches up: the tight throat, the clenched hands, the sudden urge to leave.

Hakomi is a way of working with exactly that. It is a big part of how I practice, and it suits people who are curious about themselves and open to something a little different from regular talk therapy.

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Where Hakomi Fits

  • Anxiety and stress

    Reactions that start in the body before you can think them through.

  • Old beliefs

    Ideas like "I'm on my own" that live deeper than words.

  • Stuck after therapy

    Understanding a pattern but not being able to change how it feels.

  • Self criticism

    Getting curious about the inner voice instead of fighting it.

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How Hakomi Works in a Session

Hakomi is mindful and body centered. For part of a session, we slow down and you turn your attention inward. You might notice your breath, a feeling in your chest, or a memory that surfaces. I help you stay with it gently, without pushing.

From there, we sometimes try small experiments, like noticing what happens inside when you hear a kind sentence. Your reactions can show us beliefs you didn't know were there. You set the pace, and nothing happens without your agreement. If something doesn't feel right, we stop and try another way.

More about my approach
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What Sessions Look Like

  1. A free phone call

    Ask me what a Hakomi session feels like on a complimentary 20 minute call.

  2. Regular sessions

    55 minutes, weekly or every two weeks, in Rhinebeck, Hudson, or by telehealth in New York.

  3. Talking and noticing

    Sessions mix ordinary conversation with short stretches of mindful attention.

What Can Shift

What I hope Hakomi offers is a move from understanding yourself to actually feeling different inside. Over time, that mindful attention becomes something you carry into the rest of your life.

When you can feel what is true for you, not only think it, choices often start to come more easily.

Rates in Brief

Sessions are $160 for 55 minutes. The first step is a complimentary 20 minute phone consultation.

Rates
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Questions People Ask

Do I have to close my eyes or lie down?

No. You sit as you would in any session. Some people like to close their eyes when they turn inward, and some don't.

Is Hakomi the same as meditation?

It uses mindfulness, but it isn't meditation. We use mindful attention to explore what is happening in you, together, in the moment.

Can Hakomi be done by telehealth?

Yes. Because you are the one noticing what happens inside, it works on screen for adults anywhere in New York State.

Do you only use Hakomi?

No. I also draw on somatic and psychodynamic work, and on Recreation of the Self.

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Start With a Free Consultation

Send me a short message and I'll set up a free 20 minute phone call.

Request a free consultation (845) 532-8336