Somatic therapy in Seattle and online across WA
The body just knows…
You get to connect with your body, it has been with you all along
The body stores memories and experiences. It’s not all in your head, your body has been paying attention too.
Somatic therapy may be right for you if….
find it hard to name your feelings
notice a physical reaction (heart racing, sweaty palms, shaky voice, upset stomach) when certain people, places, or events come up in your life
notice intense emotions after certain things happen and it’s feels hard to shake off
feel paralyzed or jittery in certain situations
Somatic Therapy can help you feel grounded
Somatic therapy is a way that us humans can connect with our bodies. Through this kind of therapy, we can make room for our bodies to express and transform stored emotions.
Every body has its own language, its own form of expression. Every feeling also has a home in our body. For example, some people feel their head get hot everytime they get mad. Other people notice a shaking in their stomach when they get nervous. Some feelings have multiple homes in our bodies and others show up in the same spots.
How can Somatic Therapy help?
Somatic therapy can give people the tools to manage big emotions in a way where it doesn't overwhelm the body. Sometimes we can process a traumatic or triggering experience by telling the story of what happened and yet, we still feel triggered afterwards. People are able to create a relationship with their bodies so that their body can also release and heal along with the mind. Our bodies are a part of us and our experiences.
There are certain somatic exercises that can be done to release a story, process an emotion, or bring our bodies to the present moment and out of the past.
In somatic work, we can allow your body to have a break from spending energy on suppressing a feeling or trying to manage something big. Instead, you get to spend your energy on the things that make you happy in life.
How somatic therapy works
Tune in
This is a time where you get to understand what feelings are emerging and where you're holding them in your body. This is one of the great ways to create a relationship with the physical self.
Express
Once we understand the stories and feelings that are showing up in your body, we get to find ways for you to move them through or integrate them. Sometimes expressing our feelings through body movements or sounds can feel relieving, overwhelming, new, scary, or freeing. You get to go at your own pace so that you feel safe while doing this kind of work.
Shift
As feelings, experiences, or stories are able to be expressed, people often report new perspectives and a shift in their thoughts and feelings. People often share feeling relieved and more connected to themselves.
faqs
Common questions about Somatic Therapy
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Your pace is important and there are things we can do to allow yourself to work up to bigger movements.
Also, small movements (and even breath work) can be incredibly powerful!
Some clients like to turn off their camera when doing somatic work, others feel more comfortable moving in front of their therapist. There is no right or wrong and all variations are accepted.
Please inform your therapist of your comfort level.
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Weekly, every other week, and monthly sessions are available.
Please note that monthly sessions are for clients who have been in therapy long term.
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Sessions are typically 50 minutes long.
80 minute sessions are available upon request.
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Head over to our contact page to schedule a free 20 minute consultation.
This is a time where we get to meet, have your questions answered, and see if therapy here would be a good fit.
What can Somatic Therapy help with?
Anxiety
Confidence
Depression
Grief
Self-Esteem
Feelings of anger, being stuck, worried, shaky, etc.
Processing something that you can’t stop thinking about
Understanding your emotions and how your body stores them
I want you to know:
Change is possible.
There is a whole world inside of you, let’s honor the relationship you have with your body