Somatic therapy recognizes that trauma and stress live not just in our minds but in our bodies. Through body-awareness techniques and somatic grounding exercises, our therapists help you release stored tension, reconnect with your physical experience, and heal from the inside out.
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Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach to healing that works with the connection between mind and body. “Soma” means body in Greek, and somatic approaches recognize that our physical experiences—sensations, postures, movements—are intimately connected to our emotional and psychological states.
When we experience trauma or chronic stress, our nervous system can become dysregulated, leading to patterns of tension, numbness, or hyperarousal that persist long after the original stressor has passed. Traditional talk therapy may not fully address these body-based patterns.
Somatic therapy helps you become aware of bodily sensations, release held tension, and develop a more regulated nervous system.
Learning to notice sensations in your body without judgment. This simple practice builds the foundation for deeper somatic work and helps you recognize early signs of stress or emotion.
Techniques that help you feel connected to your body and the present moment. These are especially helpful for anxiety, dissociation, and overwhelming emotions.
Gently moving between states of activation and calm, building your nervous system’s capacity to handle stress without becoming overwhelmed.
Using physical movement to complete defensive responses that were interrupted during trauma, or to express emotions that have been held in the body.
Conscious breathing techniques that directly influence the nervous system, helping to shift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest states.
Building internal and external resources—memories, images, relationships, body sensations—that help you feel safe and regulated.
Somatic therapy involves paying attention to bodily sensations, learning to regulate your nervous system, and releasing stored tension through gentle movement and awareness exercises.
No, somatic therapy is talk therapy that incorporates body awareness. There is typically no physical touch involved unless specifically discussed and agreed upon.
Yes, somatic approaches are very effective for anxiety because they directly address nervous system dysregulation and physical symptoms of stress.
No, somatic therapy can benefit anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, disconnection from their body, or wanting to develop greater body awareness.
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