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Therapy for complex trauma, reproductive mental health, pregnancy and postpartum rooted in somatic wisdom and parts work.

Welcome to Spanda Mind Body Therapy

Spanda is a Sanskrit word that can be translated as “the subtle pulse of life”. It reflects the heart of my work—honoring the natural rhythms of contraction and expansion as we heal, grow, and return to the wisdom within.

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Life feels heavier than you imagined—and you’re ready to feel like yourself again.

You’re seeking support because:

  • Becoming a parent—or trying to—has brought up more than you expected, including grief, fear, or identity shifts.

  • You feel disconnected from yourself or your body, past trauma, pregnancy, postpartum, or fertility challenges have activated old wounds and unfamiliar emotions.

  • Anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm have taken over, leaving you exhausted, on edge, or unsure how to feel like yourself again.

  • You’re stuck in survival mode, overthinking, people-pleasing, or doubting your instincts as you try to navigate this season.

  • You long for steadiness and self-trust, wanting to feel grounded, supported, and more at home in your body

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meet Lindsey Derus, MA, LPC, C-iAYT

Hi! I’m Lindsey.

When you're connected to Self, the path becomes clear. A calm knowing emerges, a quiet confidence that allows you to navigate life with greater ease.

Whether you're feeling stuck in patterns shaped by complex trauma, navigating fertility challenges, or the identity shifts of pregnancy and postpartum, you don’t have to face it alone. We’ll work together to reconnect with your body, understand your protective parts, and rediscover the steady, wise Self within.

You can develop:

  • Deeper connection to your inner world

  • An embodied sense of Self

  • Increased nervous system regulation and resilience

  • Renewed trust in yourself, your body, and your healing process

  • Greater presence, authenticity, and confidence in your relationships and in your daily life

When you lead from Self, you create space for others to do the same—and that's where impactful change begins.

MORE ABOUT MY APPROACH
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How I Can Help You

  • COMPLEX TRAUMA

    I help individuals healing from complex trauma reconnect with their inner world to restore safety, self-compassion, and a sense of wholeness.

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  • STRESS & ANXIETY

    I help clients understand and calm the anxious parts of themselves, fostering a deeper sense of inner safety, clarity, and resilience in the face of daily stress.

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  • DEPRESSION

    I support individuals living with depression in uncovering the parts of themselves that feel stuck or numb, fostering greater emotional clarity, inner connection, and renewed vitality.

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  • REPRODUCTIVE MENTAL HEALTH

    I help individuals facing fertility challenges tend to the emotional toll of uncertainty and loss, while fostering self-compassion, resilience, and connection to their deeper inner wisdom.

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  • PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM

    I help clients navigate the emotional complexities of pregnancy and postpartum by fostering body awareness, inner balance, and deeper Self-trust.

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Are you ready to return home to your body and trust yourself again?

Together, we’ll explore the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, lost, or stuck—and help you reconnect with the steady, wise Self within.

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