Somatic Experiencing Therapy
We understand that trauma and stress don’t just live in the mind, they can be stored in the body. Somatic Experiencing (SE) Therapy is a powerful approach that helps you recognize and release stored tension, regulate your nervous system, and restore a sense of safety and balance in your body and mind.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing is a body-based therapy designed to help individuals process and better understand from trauma, chronic stress, and emotional dysregulation. Unlike traditional “talk” therapy, SE focuses on how your body holds onto stress, helping you pay closer attention to physical patterns that contribute to emotional distress.
How Somatic Experiencing Can Help You
• Develop awareness of how your body responds to stress and trauma.
• Gently release stored tension and trapped survival energy.
• Reduce symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and chronic stress.
• Restore a sense of calm, resilience, and emotional balance.
• Feel more connected to yourself and your environment.
What to Expect in a Session
Somatic Experiencing is a non-invasive, body-first approach that does not require you to relive traumatic memories in detail. Instead, we will:
• Work at your pace to explore subtle sensations, emotions, and body responses.
• Use grounding techniques, breathwork, and gentle movement to release stored tension.
• Help your nervous system regain balance so you can experience greater ease in daily life.
This therapy is particularly effective for individuals experiencing:
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & Panic Attacks
• Chronic Stress & Burnout
• Emotional Dysregulation
• Unexplained Physical Symptoms & Somatic Pain
How IFS Works in Individual Therapy
• In a safe and supportive environment, I will guide you through the IFS process, helping you:
• Recognize and connect with different parts of yourself—especially those that carry pain, fear, or self-criticism.
• Develop self-compassion and curiosity rather than judgment toward these parts.
• Release emotional burdens and shift toward a sense of balance and wholeness.
IFS therapy is highly effective for individuals struggling with:
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & Depression
• Self-Criticism & Perfectionism
• Relationship Challenges
• Stress & Emotional Overwhelm
Identity & Self-Exploration
If you feel stuck in emotional patterns, overwhelmed by self-doubt, or disconnected from your true self, IFS therapy can help. Together, we will create a space for acceptance and deep personal growth.