Somatic Therapy

What Is Somatic Therapy?

Somatic therapy, also called body-oriented therapy, is a trauma-informed approach that integrates the body into the healing process. The word somatic comes from the Greek word soma, meaning the living body. This form of therapy recognizes that the body stores emotional and relational experiences, particularly those that occurred before we had words to describe them—like early attachment wounds or traumatic events.

In somatic therapy, we work with both the nervous system and emotional experiences to gently shift long-held patterns of fear, disconnection, or hypervigilance into a state of greater safety, regulation, and connection.

Why Somatic Therapy for Trauma and Attachment?

Many trauma survivors or people with attachment wounds have learned to disconnect from their bodies as a way to stay safe. This might look like:

• Feeling numb or detached

• Being constantly on edge or anxious

• Struggling with boundaries or feeling “too much” in relationships

• Shutting down or freezing during conflict or stress

Somatic and attachment-focused therapy helps you build a different kind of relationship with your body—one rooted in compassion, safety, and agency. By tuning into physical sensations, we create space for your body to release survival responses it no longer needs to hold.

What Happens in a Session?

Somatic therapy sessions are gentle and collaborative. While we may talk about your experiences, we’ll also slow down and track what’s happening in your body. You may be invited to:

• Notice sensations like tension, warmth, or energy

• Explore what “safety” feels like physically

• Practice grounding and nervous system regulation

• Use imagery or movement to support emotional release

• Reclaim agency through noticing and naming your needs

These practices help the nervous system re-learn that it’s safe to connect, rest, and feel. Over time, you may notice a shift—feeling more present, more in tune with your emotions, and more capable of secure, nourishing relationships.

Who Is It For?

Somatic therapy is especially helpful for adults and couples who:

• Have experienced developmental trauma or attachment wounds

• Struggle with relationship patterns, boundaries, or trust

• Feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their body

• Want a trauma-informed and nervous system-focused approach

• Have tried talk therapy but still feel stuck in certain patterns

Healing Starts in the Body

Healing isn’t just about understanding your past—it’s also about experiencing new ways of being, especially in your body and relationships. Somatic therapy creates a space where you can gently reconnect with yourself, process old wounds without retraumatization, and move toward deeper emotional regulation and relational safety.

If you're looking for a therapist who integrates somatic therapy with attachment-based, trauma-informed care, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we can slow down, listen to your body’s wisdom, and create space for healing that feels real—not just in your mind, but in your whole self.

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