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LCSW- EMDR/E-RYT500/Somatic Therapy
From Threat to Thrive -
Transforming the Way You Live, Feel,
& Find Your Way Back to
Your True Nature - Connected
"We’ve been taught to believe that success is about achievement—about doing, striving, and proving.
But that’s not the whole truth.
Real success begins when we’re regulated, grounded, and present. That’s when we discover: Success is Connection.
Connection to ourselves.
Connection to others.
Connection to the living world around us.
When we return to our true nature—embodied, whole, and alive—something shifts. We no longer live in survival.
We rise. We thrive."
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About
Ali
For so much of my life, I carried the heavy belief that I was "worthless" or "unlovable"—wounds rooted in deep family trauma. It took time, courage, and the right support, but through EMDR and Somatic/Holistic Therapy, I found my way back to myself.
I began to feel again. To trust again. To reclaim my worth.
Now, as a Trauma Therapist specializing in PTSD, EMDR, and Somatic Holistic care, I support others walking through that same pain—whether it shows up as relationship anxiety, health anxiety, depression, or the quiet ache of never feeling "enough."
I don’t believe in cookie-cutter therapy or overwhelming you with credentials.
What I offer is presence, attunement, and real tools to help you feel safe in your body and empowered in your life.
If you’ve been searching for a trauma-informed therapist who sees the whole you—someone who gets how pain lives in both the mind and the body—you’re not alone anymore.
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Let’s gently uncover the truth that’s already within you:
You are not broken.
You are becoming.
What We Do
Prepare for a transformative healing journey. As an EMDR/Somatic Certified Therapist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve emotional regulation and align with your True Nature.
Together, we will enhance your resilience and illuminate your path forward, to wholeness.
Individual
Sessions
One on one sessions are a wonderful way to get our neural pathways changed in a compassionate and safe setting.
Learn more about EMDR therapy here
Some Common Questions Clients Ask -
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-based approach to healing that addresses how trauma and stress are stored in the nervous system — not just in thought patterns. Rather than relying solely on talk therapy, somatic work uses body awareness, breath, and movement to help process and release stored tension, supporting deeper and more lasting emotional integration.
Do I need to have experienced major trauma to work with you?
No. While much of my work supports trauma recovery, I also work with clients navigating life transitions, generational patterns, disconnection from self, or a general desire to deepen self-awareness. You don't need a specific diagnosis or crisis to benefit from somatic therapy.
What's the difference between somatic therapy and traditional talk therapy?
Talk therapy primarily engages the thinking mind, while somatic therapy incorporates the body and nervous system directly into the healing process. Many clients use the two in tandem — somatic work often complements and deepens insights gained through traditional talk therapy.
"You are not your childhood.
You are not the pain you've lived through.
And you are certainly not your trauma.
Those experiences may have shaped you, but they do not define you.
You are so much more than the stories you’ve been told or the ones you’ve had to survive. Underneath it all, you are resilient, wise, and whole. Sometimes, we just need the right support to come back home to ourselves—to remember who we truly are.
Your true nature has never left you. It's waiting, gently, to be reclaimed."
- Ali Astrid Moto
What is
Trauma Informed?
Being trauma-informed means I honor your pace, your boundaries, and your lived experience.
It means I understand that healing isn’t linear, that safety looks different for everyone, and that your nervous system is not “broken”—it’s doing its best to protect you.
In this space, you won’t be pushed or judged. Instead, you’ll be met with empathy, curiosity, and care.
Together, we create a foundation of trust so that healing feels possible, not overwhelming.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. You just have to start where you are—and I’ll meet you there.
R. & M.
"My husband and I were at a crossroads in our marriage. We fortunately connected with Ali and she was a life saver. We never felt judged and she was easy to talk to. She helped us both get back on track and reconnect, in a short amount of time, which we desperately needed."
M.O.
"As a person that has dealt with depression, anxiety, and BED, I have worked with numerous mental health care providers. I found Ali!Her guidance and counseling using EMDR have been (and I'm not being hyperbolic) truly life-changing."
M.A.
"I cannot say enough amazing things about Ali; there are simply no words to adequately do her justice. "Counseling" can be awkward and stigmatizing and (insert all the feels here) - but not "counseling" or EMDR with Ali. I love my sessions with her and genuinely look forward to them."
What Clients are saying -
Yes,
I take Insurance and Self-pay
Insurance Providers:
- Blue Cross
- Aetna- Select Health
- Bright Path (which includes Select Health, Pacific Source, and select
St. Luke's insurances)
- Regence
- Cigna
Billing Information:
- Insurance will be billed $300 plus $35 for specialty treatment (EMDR).
- For Diagnostic Evaluations, insurance will be billed $350.
Important Notes:
It is your responsibility to verify your insurance coverage, including deductibles, co-pays, and whether I am an in-network provider.
Self-Pay Rate:
The self-pay rate is $155 per session, unless an alternative amount has been discussed. A discount is available for cash payments.
Cancellation Policy:
Please note that the full session fee will be charged for No-Shows, and a fee of $75 will apply for Late Cancellations not related to illness.
I value open communication regarding any delays or inability to attend scheduled appointments. Please note, no-shows and late cancellations are subject to being put back on the waitlist.
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EMDR Intensive: