Austin, Texas Compassion focused somatic therapy for stressed, tired, anxious humans

Nervous System Studio

The Regulation Studio

Ever feel like your body is running the show—even when your mind is saying, “Relax, it’s fine”?

Maybe you notice that tiny stressors (like an email notification or traffic jam, or a certain look from your spouse!) send you into fight-or-flight mode way faster than you’d like? Or maybe they send you into overwhelm and completely shut you down and keep you from moving forward with your goals and living your life in the way that you’d like.

That’s your nervous system hard at work. Its number one job is to keep you alive, which means it’s constantly scanning for danger—like a personal bodyguard that never takes a coffee break. The catch? It doesn’t always know the difference between a life-threatening tiger and a mildly annoying calendar reminder. So it hits the gas (fight/flight) or the brakes (freeze) when all you really need is a deep breath.

This isn’t a flaw—it’s biology doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. But over time, a hyper-alert system can leave you stuck in survival mode: tense, wired, and exhausted. The good news? With a little guidance, you can learn how to help your nervous system tell the difference between “I’m actually safe” and “sound the alarms.”

That’s where my Nervous System Skills Lab comes in!

These sessions are 1:1 educational classes where we explore how your nervous system really works and—more importantly—how you can help it find calm again. Think less therapy couch, more hands-on skills lab.

Here’s what we’ll do together:

  • Learn the basics of nervous system science — why your system sometimes overreacts, how it shifts between states, and what safety actually feels like in the body

  • Practice simple, do-anywhere tools — quick resets you can use in real life (before a big meeting, after a long commute, or even mid-conversation)

  • Track your own patterns with curiosity — noticing the signals your body sends, without judgment, so you can catch stress earlier

  • Build a personal regulation toolkit — a set of practices tailored to you that work at work, at home, or even in the checkout line at Target

These sessions are for you if you want to:

  • Feel less like you’re powered by espresso and adrenaline

  • Understand your body’s signals instead of fighting them

  • Bounce back faster after stressful days

  • Strengthen your capacity for calm without moving to a mountaintop monastery

Bottom line: After a little time together in the Nervous System Skills Lab, you’ll discover that your nervous system isn’t broken—it’s protective. These sessions are about helping it fine-tune the difference between “life-threatening” and “mildly annoying,” so you can reclaim steadiness in everyday life. You’ll leave with less shame and self-criticism (your nervous system is always working in the service of your survival, after all!)—and more confidence, practical regulation skills, and maybe even a few laughs along the way. Because yes, believe it or not, learning about your nervous system can actually be fun! I do my best to make it that way, anyway!!

🌱 Package Offerings

1. Single Session — “Start Here”

  • $150 (50 minutes)

  • Perfect for first-timers or anyone curious to try out nervous system skills in a focused session

  • Includes:

    • 50-minute 1:1 session (online or in-person)

    • Personalized mini practice plan: begin Mapping Your nervous System

    • Follow-up resources

2. Three-Session Bundle — “Nervous System Starter Kit”

  • $429

  • Designed for those ready to build consistency and start tracking patterns over time

  • Includes:

    • Three 50-minute 1:1 sessions

    • Expanded regulation practice menu

    • Nervous system tracking worksheet

    • Email support between sessions (light check-ins)

3. Six-Session Bundle — “From Frazzled to Focused”

  • $849

  • Ideal for clients who want to go deeper, integrate skills into daily life, and see real change unfold over weeks

  • Includes:

    • Six 50-minute 1:1 sessions

    • Custom digital “Skills Binder” (personalized toolkit of practices + tracking sheets)

    • Priority email support for questions between sessions

    • “Maintenance menu” of practices to continue after package completion

If you are interested, please reach out to me and schedule! sally@therapywithsallyb.com