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I’m glad you landed here. I’m Candice Guertin–a licensed therapist and consultant in private practice in Beaverton, Oregon, USA. I specialize in counseling gifted children (in the state of Oregon) and I coach and consult with parents of gifted children locally and nationally. The Facts: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) T3606 Prior work experience as a elementary school counselor, outpatient child therapist, and day treatment therapist. Board member of OATAG (Oregon Association for Talented and Gifted) serving years 2022,2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 National speaker on the social/emotional needs of gifted people (SENG, 2023) Scholarship Judge for Mensa 2025 & 2026 Active member of two multidisciplinary consultation groups One facet of my approach involves teaching clients tools to regulate their nervous system, encompassing practices such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness techniques. 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Somatic therapy helps individuals better understand the connection between their body and how it holds onto tension. How does somatic therapy work? Somatic therapy can incorporate a variety of body-oriented practices, including yoga, dance, breath work, and meditation, to help clients access and process their emotions and experiences. By engaging the body in the therapeutic process, somatic therapy can be especially effective in helping people through life transitions. Some research suggests that somatic techniques can be helpful in reducing chronic pain, improving sleep, and enhancing overall physical health and well-being. What are the benefits of somatic therapy? Helps clients resolve nervous system dysregulation to return to a deeply embodied and integrated state. 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