Christhmus Presence is a Chinese-American Queer (pronouns: she/we/soul), by Ancestors’ way of Guangdong Province, China. Her family settled on unceded Ohlone,  Ramaytush, & Muwekma territory (San Francisco) 3.5 generations ago. 

Her first name is spelled with an "isthmus", or "a narrow strip of land or tissue, that joins two larger pieces of land or anatomy". This highlights her connection to relationship, the power of words, embodiment, and Winter Solstice. Her last name furthers holiday vibes, word play, and relationship to the here-and-now. 

Rooted in decolonizing and multicultural practices, she carries a masters-level education and over 25 years of combined experience in holistic counseling, somatic care, education, meditation, and facilitation. She weaves together a diverse array of therapeutic techniques and offers personalized, deeply attuned care to honor your healing journey.

Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, creative expression, the power of community, and being in water.

Tools held in support of self-resourcing, clarity, and ancestral connectivity:

• Somatic Abolition with Resmaa Menakem, LCSW

• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping

• Psychedelic-assisted therapy with MAPS

• EMDR-inspired Brainspotting

• Meditation, Breathwork, & Mindfulness

• Non-Violent Communication

• Movement coaching

Pay-what-you-can Pricing for 6 months, weekly sessions:

• $30 suggested donation per session

• Outside of this offer, normal rate is $200-250 per session

Eligibility:

• Children & Teens (30-50 min)  – under 18

• Families (65 min)  – legal (nuclear, extended, blended) or chosen (non-legal relationships you consider family)

• Couples (65 min) – romantic, platonic, professional, or other relationships (throuples or more are welcome!)