Compassionate therapy for life’s most transformative moments

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Virtual therapy • Michigan & Illinois

SOMI is a boutique mental health practice dedicated to supporting you through life’s more tender and transformative seasons. Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, shifts in identity and relationships, or simply moving through a period of uncertainty this is a space to feel supported, understood, and less alone.

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  • SOMI (/soh·mee/) draws inspiration from the word somatic, honoring the deep relationship between mind and body.

    It embodies softness and grounding, representing a therapeutic space that is both clinically informed and deeply human.

Areas of Expertise

Who We Are

Our work is grounded in relational safety, creating a space where clients feel respected, understood, and supported. Guided by compassionate curiosity, we approach each person’s story with openness and care. We integrate mind–body awareness, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices to support meaningful and lasting change.

About Defne

Rooted in warmth, clinical depth, and human connection, my practice supports individuals navigating emotional shifts and major life transitions. Therapy with me is a collaborative space for reflection, curiosity, and growth, integrating Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic, and Emotion-Focused approaches. My goal is to help you deepen self-understanding, build emotional resilience, and move through life’s complexities with greater clarity and steadiness.

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Ready to get started?

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