Your healing journey is never one-size-fits-all. At my acupuncture practice in Towson, I’ve seen time and again that true wellness means tending not only to the body, but also to the emotional and mental layers of your being. That’s why combining acupuncture with counseling or therapy can be such a powerful, integrative approach—especially for those navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or chronic health issues.
Why Emotional Wellness Matters in Acupuncture
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotions are deeply connected to physical health. For example:
- Grief can weaken the lungs
- Long-term stress may disrupt liver and digestive function
- Worry and overthinking can deplete the spleen’s energy
When emotional patterns become stuck, they can manifest as chronic pain, digestive issues, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, or fatigue. Acupuncture works to gently unblock stagnation in the energy channels (meridians) and restore your body’s natural balance. But when combined with counseling, that process can go even deeper.
How Counseling Complements Acupuncture
Therapy creates a space to give voice to the emotional layers that acupuncture helps release. You may notice that after a few sessions of acupuncture, memories or emotions begin to surface. This is your body’s way of processing and integrating healing. A skilled counselor or therapist can guide you in exploring these insights in a safe and supportive way.
Together, these two modalities can help:
- Relieve anxiety and regulate the nervous system
- Support trauma recovery by addressing both physical and emotional imprints
- Break cycles of chronic pain linked to emotional holding patterns
- Improve sleep and digestion by calming the mind
- Reconnect you to your body’s inner wisdom
Supporting the Whole You
In my Towson acupuncture clinic, I often recommend complementary modalities based on your unique needs. Some patients benefit from ongoing talk therapy or somatic counseling, while others prefer mindfulness practices like journaling, meditation, or gentle movement alongside acupuncture.
Whether you’re managing emotional overwhelm, processing a life transition, or seeking deeper insight into your health, combining acupuncture with therapy creates a bridge between mind-body healing and emotional resilience.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re ready to feel more balanced, grounded, and connected to your healing journey, I invite you to schedule a session. Together, we’ll explore how acupuncture—and the integration of supportive therapies—can nourish your body, heart, and spirit.
Offering acupuncture in Towson and serving the surrounding areas including Roland Park, Hampden, Charles Village, Parkville, Lutherville-Timonium, Pikesville, Carney, Hampton, as well as other communities throughout Baltimore County and Baltimore City.
About Shahrzad Taavoni:
I’ve been practicing acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 18 years. My background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a dual Master’s in Acupuncture and Herbology. I’m deeply committed to holistic healing and integrative approaches that honor the whole person. In addition to my clinical work, I’m a writer, artist, and lifelong student of the mind-body connection.
If you’re ready to take a natural, whole-person approach to your health, I invite you to schedule a consultation. I’d be honored to support you on your healing path.
Located at GBMC (Greater Baltimore Medical Centet), I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultations to discuss your needs.
To schedule an appointment, call 443-982-6159 or visit www.acupunctureintowson.com for more information.
