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You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and holding it together.
And your body is begging for something
different.
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Work with a trusted, trauma-informed therapy center offering mind–body therapy in Berkeley and Online.
Hello and Welcome!
If you’re here, chances are something inside you knows it can’t keep going like this.
You might be functioning on the outside—showing up, pushing through, holding things together—while your body tells a different story.
Chronic tension. Emotional overwhelm. A nervous system that never truly settles. You’ve tried to understand it, think your way through it, or power past it… and it hasn’t worked.
Hi, I’m Melody, a Licensed Somatic and Couples Therapist and the founder of Life by Design Therapy™ and Life by Design Therapy Collective. I specialize in helping people move out of survival mode by working with both the mind and the body, because lasting change doesn’t happen through insight alone. It happens when your nervous system feels safe enough to respond differently.
This work is for people who are ready for real relief, not just coping better, but feeling more grounded, connected, and at home in themselves and their relationships.
If you’re looking for therapy that goes deeper and actually helps your body exhale, this is where that work begins.
Our Services
No matter where you are in life, we’re here to help you grow
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Child & Teen Therapy
Family Therapy
We don’t rely on traditional talk therapy.
and that’s intentional.
About Life by Design Therapy™
Experience Holistic and Somatic therapy for lasting Change
At Life by Design Therapy™, we offer a unique trauma-informed, mind-body approach to therapy that goes deeper than talking alone.
Whether you’re processing past trauma, navigating a major life transition, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, our therapists provide a grounded, supportive space for real change. We help you reconnect with yourself in a way that feels steady, embodied, and sustainable, so you can experience more ease, clarity, and connection in your life and relationships. Join us and experience how true transformation feels, unlocking your full potential, embracing your truth, and living your best life.
Go beyond the limitations of talk therapy
When your body feels safer, everything else
becomes more possible.
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Our Process Is Simple
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Let’s chat to see if we're the right fit for your needs. Booking takes 30 seconds and there’s no obligation.
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During the call, I’ll help you choose one of our holistic or somatic therapists who best aligns with your goals, schedule, and preferences.
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Start your holistic and somatic therapy sessions and begin making the changes you want to see in your life.
You don’t need to talk your way through this.
you need support that helps your body feel safe enough to Finally let go.
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