In somatic therapy, we work with trauma, grief, or whatever you’re moving through by gently connecting with the body.
When we experience something overwhelming, the body doesn’t always have the capacity to fully process it in the moment. Instead, that stress and emotional energy can become held within the body until there is enough safety, awareness, and support for it to move through.
This can show up in many ways—tension, chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, shutdown, or symptoms that don’t always seem to make logical sense.
Rather than only talking about what happened, somatic therapy invites attention to what is happening now, within your body. By slowing down and bringing awareness to your inner experience, we begin to create space for what has been held to gently surface and shift.
We may explore sensations, emotions, breath, posture, images, and patterns of tension—allowing your body to guide the process in its own way.
This work happens slowly and with care. You are always in control. We don’t go anywhere you’re not ready to go, and we can pause or shift at any time. Over time, this supports your system in feeling more regulated, present, and at ease.
What a Session May Look Like
My approach is deeply client-centered and intuitive. I take time to learn what feels supportive for you and your body, knowing that each person’s experience is unique.
For some, connecting with the body comes naturally. For others, it can feel unfamiliar at first. This is completely normal. There is no right or wrong way to experience this work—only your way.
Sessions often begin with space for you to share what’s present for you, if that feels helpful. From there, we may explore something specific—such as a current challenge, physical discomfort, emotion, trauma, or grief.
There is also the option to enter the body without a set intention, allowing whatever wants to emerge to guide the session. Sometimes, even when we begin with a focus, your body may lead us in a different direction. When that happens, we can gently follow its lead, if that feels right to you.
When moving into the body, I may guide you to get comfortable, close your eyes, and begin noticing your present-moment experience. This can include grounding, breath, or simply observing sensations.
Throughout the session, I offer gentle guidance and questions to support your awareness—helping you connect with your inner wisdom and allowing your body to express what it needs.
A Gentle Note
At times, turning toward the body can bring up discomfort—sensations, emotions, or memories that may feel unfamiliar or intense. This is a natural part of the process, especially when working with trauma, grief, or dissociation.
We move at a pace that feels manageable for you, always working toward a sense of safety and support. For some, this takes time—and that’s okay.
The rhythm and spacing of sessions will be guided by your individual needs.
Closing
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or if you’d like to explore whether this work feels like a fit for you.
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