Surfing Emotions Therapy

Welcome

Surfing Emotions Therapy is a twelve-week, one-on-one program designed to help you understand your emotions, change unhelpful patterns, and build a healthier, more grounded relationship with yourself and others. The program is based on the core principles from The Art of Surfing Emotions—yet every journey is uniquely tailored to your individual needs, goals, and pace.

While the book provides the foundation, therapy is a dynamic process. We move flexibly through the material rather than following a strict chapter-by-chapter structure. If you need immediate support in a specific area—such as self-worth, assertiveness, anger management, or addiction—we begin there. The goal is always the same: to help you where you are, with what you’re facing right now.

A Foundation Rooted in Emotion, Mindfulness, and Neuroscience

Over years of working with clients, one insight has become clear: deep, lasting transformation rarely begins with cognitive restructuring alone. The most effective starting point is learning to understand emotions, cultivate mindful awareness, and work with the neuroscience behind your reactions.

Cognitive-behavioral tools are absolutely valuable—but they become truly powerful only after building a strong foundation of emotional literacy and nervous system regulation.

The Surfing Emotions approach begins by illuminating what emotions really are.
The word emotion comes from the Latin movere, meaning “to move.” Emotions move us—into action, into patterns, into perceptions of ourselves and the world. When misunderstood, they can push us in unhelpful directions. When understood, they become guides. Navigating them with awareness is the heart of this work.

What You’ll Experience Each Week 

Sessions blend education, guided practice, self-reflection, and practical tools. Each week, we review your real-life experiences, discuss any homework, and explore how to apply the concepts to situations you’re currently facing. Reading and homework are fully individualized—matched to your time availability, goals, and preferred learning style. 

The 12-Week Path (Flexible & Personalized) 

Although we adapt the order to your needs, the program generally includes:

1. Understanding You – Introduction to the Surfing Emotions Model
2. Awareness & Mindful Pausing – Resisting impulses, breathing, slowing down
3. Radical Acceptance & The Ego – Quieting the inner critic 
4. Responding vs. Reacting – Building a simple plan to stay grounded
5. Automatic vs. Intentional – Neuroscience, emotion circuits, emotional override
6. Embodiment – Tuning into your body budget and physiological signals
7. Understanding Emotions – Why emotions often feel irrational
8. Cognitive Therapy – How the rational and not-so-rational mind works
9. Productive vs. Unproductive Thinking – Tools for mental clarity
10. Assertiveness & Self-Worth – Speaking up, setting boundaries, valuing yourself
11. Self-Narrative – Rewriting your story through the Hero’s Journey
12. Overcoming Challenges – Breaking habits through neural pathway change and reward-based learning

Program Details 

• Format: Weekly 1-on-1 sessions (60 minutes) 
• Length: 12 weeks (flexible pacing available)
• Cost: $150 per session, paid weekly
• Commitment: No long-term obligation—you can pause or stop anytime
• Availability: By secure video

If you're interested in beginning or want to explore whether this program is a good fit, please reach out:

Confidential Voice/Text:
📞 (805) 262-7300

Florida and California residents located in these states only.