Online Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Therapy

for adults in NY, IA, PA, GA & all PsyPact states

"Somatic embodiment therapy helps us reconnect with our bodies, release stored trauma, and embrace our full selves through mindful awareness and movement."

The strategies that kept us alive, can keep us from living

Body-based healing for trauma integrates the understanding that trauma is held not only in the mind, but also in the body. This approach recognizes that trauma affects the entire person, including their physical sensations, emotions, and beliefs. By engaging in somatic work, individuals can access and process trauma that may be stored in their bodies through various techniques such as mindfulness, breathwork, movement, and touch. This process can help release pent-up emotional energy, regulate the nervous system, and promote healing from within. Somatic work offers a holistic approach to trauma recovery, empowering individuals to reconnect with their bodies, release tension, and cultivate a sense of safety and wellbeing.

What is Somatic Embodiment & Regulation?

Somatic embodiment and regulation focuses on healing trauma and stress-related disorders by addressing the body's physical sensations and responses. Somatic embodiment and regulation aims to help clients release and regulate traumatic energy stored in the body, thereby promoting healing and restoring a sense of safety and well-being.

Somatic embodiment and regulation offers a gentle and non-invasive approach to trauma resolution and stress management, emphasizing the inherent wisdom of the body's natural healing mechanisms. Through somatic embodiment and regulation, clients can cultivate greater resilience, self-awareness, and empowerment on their journey towards healing and wholeness.

The Nervous System

The nervous system plays a crucial role in the process of healing from trauma. It is responsible for sensing danger, mobilizing responses to threat, and regulating bodily functions. Additionally, the nervous system influences how trauma memories are stored and retrieved. Understanding the nervous system's impact on trauma can help individuals develop effective strategies for healing and coping with trauma-related symptoms.

The autonomic nervous system consists of two main parts: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. These two subsystems work in opposition to each other to regulate involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response, while the parasympathetic nervous system helps the body "rest and digest." Understanding the balance and interaction between these two systems is crucial in regulating stress responses and maintaining overall well-being.

Somatic Regulation can help you…

  • Get “unstuck” from the stress response cycle

  • Return home to your body

  • Connect with your bodily sensations

  • Release pent-up emotions,

  • Regulate stress responses

  • Cultivate a sense of safety and grounding

  • Increase self-awareness

  • process past traumas

  • improve emotional regulation

  • Reclaim joy, pleasure, & play which is your birthright

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about somatic embodiment and regulation

  • Somatic embodiment therapy is a holistic approach that integrates body awareness and movement to address emotional and psychological issues. It focuses on the mind-body connection and helps release trauma, stress, and negative emotions stored in the body.

  • This therapy involves guided exercises that promote awareness of bodily sensations and movements. Techniques such as breathing exercises, mindfulness, body movements, and therapeutic self-touch are used to help clients process and release stored trauma and tension.

  • Somatic embodiment therapy can help with a variety of issues, including trauma recovery, stress reduction, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and overall emotional well-being. It is particularly effective for individuals who feel disconnected from their bodies or have experienced trauma.

  • During a session, you will be guided through exercises that increase body awareness and help you connect with your physical sensations. This may include breathing exercises, gentle movements, mindfulness practices, and sometimes therapeutic touch, all within a safe and supportive environment.

  • Sessions typically last between 2 to 3 hours. The number of sessions needed varies depending on individual goals and progress. Some clients may benefit from a few sessions, while others may find ongoing therapy helpful for deeper healing and sustained well-being.

  • Somatic embodiment therapy can be beneficial for many people, but it’s important to discuss your specific needs and medical history with the therapist to determine if it’s the right approach for you. It is especially beneficial for those looking to address the physical manifestations of stress and trauma.

  • Yes, somatic embodiment therapy can complement other forms of therapy, such as talk therapy, EMDR, IFS-informed, and biofeedback. Combining different approaches can provide a more comprehensive treatment plan, addressing both the mind and body.

  • We’ll start with a 20-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together.

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