On the outside you’re functioninG, but inside you’re secretly falling apart
Holistic and Somatic Therapy helps you move out of survival mode and into a life where you feel connected, capable, and deeply yourself.
Work with a trusted therapy center in berkeley and online
It’s Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re constantly doing and rarely feeling.
Over time, this disconnect can lead to anxiety, feeling stuck, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you.
At Life by Design Therapy™, we help you slow down, tune into your body, and begin healing from within. Our holistic and somatic therapy approach helps you feel more grounded, connected, and safe in your own skin so you can live with more clarity and ease.
We don’t just talk about change.
We help you embody it.
We don’t rely on traditional talk therapy.
and that’s intentional.
You’re not stuck because there’s something wrong with you.
You’re stuck because your nervous system learned to survive this way. What feels like anxiety, burnout, or overgiving today once kept you safe.
But survival mode isn’t meant to be your forever.
Holistic and Somatic therapy helps you teach your body a new way to live.
You don’t need to talk your way through this.
you need support that helps your body feel safe enough to choose something better.
a message from our founder
At Life by Design Therapy™, we believe healing is deeply personal. We don’t treat you like a walking diagnosis or a checklist. Here, you’re seen and valued as a whole person with a story, a body that remembers, and a nervous system shaped by everything you’ve lived through.
We are a therapist-owned center founded from a desire to offer care that truly integrates the mind and body, not a corporate platform. That means you’re genuinely listened to, supported at your own pace, and met with intention. Our holistic and somatic therapy approach helps create change you can actually feel, not just understand. This is about moving out of survival mode and into a life that feels grounded, connected, and authentically yours.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and you don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. Curiosity is enough. If you’re ready for deeper, lasting change, we’re here to walk alongside you.
~ Melody Wright, LMFT
Somatic Therapist & Founder
Meet Our holistic Therapists
**Our therapists provide care under either Life by Design Therapy™ or our affiliated nonprofit, Life by Design Therapy Collective.
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P.S. Still wondering if this is right for you? Our therapy is designed for people just like you—adults, couples, teens, and families. No matter where you are in life, we’re here to help you grow.
Offering flexible online therapy throughout California and in-person sessions at our Downtown Berkeley office,
because healing should be accessible, wherever you are.
why work with us
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Stress relief
Get the support you need to relieve stress and build a toolkit of techniques to handle daily challenges with ease.
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Self-Awareness
Finally uncover why you feel the way you do and gain powerful insights into your patterns for lasting change.
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real change and growth
Make real, lasting changes with the help of ethical holistic therapists dedicated to your growth.
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more confidence & ease
Say goodbye to feeling stuck and learn practical tools that help you face challenges with more ease.
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better connections
Strengthen relationships with proven methods to improve communication and resolve conflict.
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mental health & wellness
Take control of your mental health with mind-body techniques designed to help you overcome struggles and live your best life.
Our process is simple
and flexible
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🌿 Talk with our Client Care Coordinator to see if we're the right fit for your needs.
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🌿 During the call, choose the therapist who best aligns with your goals and preferences.
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🌿 Start your sessions and begin making the changes you want to see in your life.
Wherever you are in California, we make it easy to get started with online therapy, and if you're near Berkeley, we’d love to see you in person!
Ready to take the first step?
There’s no risk. No pressure.
Just a conversation to help you discover if we’re the right fit for you.