Highly Sensitive People 

To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness... it is the trademark of the truly alive and compassionate. It is not the empath who is broken, it is society that has become dysfunctional and emotionally disabled

-Anthon St. Maarten

We are a package deal, however. Our trait of sensitivity means we will also be cautious, inward, needing extra time alone. Because people without the trait (the majority) do not understand that, they see us as timid, shy, weak, or that greatest sin of all, unsociable. Fearing these labels, we try to be like others. But that leads to our becoming overaroused and distressed. Then that gets us labeled neurotic or crazy, first by others and then by ourselves

-Elaine Aron

The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): Biological Genius

"You are not 'too much.' You are just high-definition in a low-resolution world."

For decades, you may have been told you are "too sensitive," "too emotional," or that you "need to grow a thicker skin." But what if your sensitivity isn't a flaw? What if it is a biological superpower?

The term "Highly Sensitive Person" (HSP) describes individuals with a finely-tuned nervous system that processes information deeply. But in my practice, I go beyond the label. I see High Sensitivity as a marker of High Processing Power.

You notice more because your brain is wired to receive more data. You feel more because your heart is wired for deeper resonance.

The "HSP" Operating System

Being an HSP isn't just about crying at movies. It is a neurological reality.

1. Deep Processing (The Thinker) You don't just experience life; you analyze it. You see patterns others miss. You connect dots that seem unrelated. This makes you brilliant, but it also makes you prone to "analysis paralysis" or rumination.

2. Sensory Intelligence (The Antenna) Your senses are wide open.

  • The Gift: You are deeply moved by music, art, and nature. You can read the "vibe" of a room instantly.

  • The Cost: Bright lights, loud noises, and chaotic environments (like grocery stores or parties) can drain your battery rapidly. This isn't weakness; it's Sensory Overload.

3. Emotional Resonance (The Empath) You don't just understand other people's feelings; you feel them in your own body. This makes you an incredible friend and partner, but it requires iron-clad boundaries to prevent burnout.

The Intersection: HSP, Trauma & Neurodivergence

Because HSPs feel everything so intensely, the world can be a traumatic place.

  • The "Too Much" Wound: Growing up, you may have been shamed for your intensity. This leads to masking, perfectionism, and a deep belief that you are "wrong."

  • The Neurodivergent Link: Many people who identify as HSP also share traits with High-Functioning Autism, ADHD, or Giftedness.

    • My practice specializes in teasing apart these threads. Are you just sensitive? Or are you a High-Masking Neurodivergent person who has been hiding your true self to survive?

How We Work with Sensitivity

I don't try to "toughen you up." I teach you how to manage your voltage.

1. Nervous System Regulation We use somatic tools to help you discharge the excess energy you absorb from the world, so you don't carry it home.

2. The "Energy Budget" We reframe your need for downtime not as "laziness," but as necessary maintenance for a high-performance machine.

3. Transmuting the Pain We take the very things that hurt you—your empathy, your depth, your vision—and turn them into your greatest assets.

You were built this way for a reason. The world doesn't need you to be less sensitive. It needs you to be empowered.