insights: a blog of mental health musings
By Rachel Quigley, LMFT
Thoughtful reflections on anxiety, trauma, and the nervous system — written for adults seeking depth-oriented, trauma-informed, somatic therapy in san luis obispo and California.
These posts are an extension of my clinical work, offering education, curiosity, and gentle perspective for those navigating life transitions, identity shifts, relational challenges, and emotional overwhelm.
Therapy + Yoga, a collaborative process.
I just finished a power yoga class at Spark Yoga—10:45 a.m. on a Monday morning. I’m tired, but deeply energized. Grounded. Clear. And ready to mindfully engage and hold space for my clients through individual therapy and somatic therapy sessions.
I don’t take this moment for granted. Having the time and flexibility to attend a morning yoga class—especially on a weekday—feels like a gift. Between school drop-offs, errands, home responsibilities, and time spent at my office in downtown San Luis Obispo, these small pockets of intentional movement and stillness have become essential. Yoga has evolved into a cornerstone of my self-care routine—supporting not only physical health, but also self-compassion and deep self-curiosity.
Somatic Therapy
rachel quigley, lmft
Rachel quigley is a licensed marriage and family therapist bringing more than a decade of experience providing holistic mental health therapy service to san luis obispo, the central coast and greater california (via telehealth).
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