Somatic Therapy in Colorado
Science-backed, body-focused therapy for deeper healing.
Is talk therapy not doing it for you?
If you feel that:
therapy has become dull.
talking about certain topics is too activating.
it’s hard to find words for how you are feeling, and trying to find them is only getting in the way of what you are wanting.
you have extensive insight about your issues and are still feeling stuck.
you understand what needs to change on an intellectual level, like “I need to feel more confident setting boundaries” but struggle to truly feel it.
you actually feel more worked up and agitated after talk therapy sessions.
…it may be time to explore a somatic approach.
Where words fall short, your body holds the key to lasting transformation.
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-based approach that addresses how trauma and stress are stored in the body, not just the mind. Many "symptoms" like anxiety, low self-esteem, or difficulty with boundaries are often signs of nervous system activation, rooted in survival adaptations from past experiences. Somatic therapy helps calm these responses, allowing the body to shift from fight, flight, or freeze into a state of safety where healing can begin.
Unlike talk therapy, which can sometimes re-activate the nervous system by focusing on painful memories, somatic therapy uses the body as a pathway to healing. Practices like self-compassion, mindful breathing, and body awareness engage the nervous system’s natural ability to regulate and repair. By creating a sense of safety and connection, this approach helps individuals move out of survival states and into greater calm and presence.
Trauma lives in the body, and so does your capacity to heal.
Do you ever feel…
like your heart is going to explode as soon as you wake up?
afraid to slow down or spend time alone because as soon as you do, you’re overwhelmed with emotions?
constantly tense and tight, even in pain, or on the contrary, totally numb?
like you can’t relax without using substances, an eating disorder behavior, or scrolling?
an automatic shift in your body’s posture to become smaller when asking someone for something or saying no?
These are signs of a dysregulated nervous system.
A chronically dysregulated nervous system, often caused by trauma, underlies people-pleasing, addictive behaviors, eating disorders, numbness and disconnection, anxiety, and even chronic pain.
This is where somatic therapy comes in.
Somatic Services
Therapy Immersives
You’ll break free from old patterns, uncover your authentic self, and walk away feeling more confident and at peace.
Nervous System Resets
You’ll feel sweet relief as we gently recalibrate your nervous system with somatics, regardless of your experience-level in therapy.
Eating Disorder Meal Support
I’ll guide you through a meal without pressure, helping you rebuild trust with your body and reclaim nourishment on your terms.
Somatic therapy can help you…
Ease the feeling of being "on edge" all the time: Somatic therapy helps calm your nervous system, reducing constant tension and hypervigilance.
Reduce the need to use managing behaviors that “take the edge off”: By regulating your nervous system, somatic therapy helps you relax more deeply so you don’t feel the need to reach for substances, eating disorder behaviors, or your phone.
Break free from people-pleasing patterns: It supports you in identifying and shifting survival mechanisms like prioritizing others over yourself.
Heal from a childhood of “walking on eggshells”: Somatic therapy helps release the lingering effects of growing up in a stressful or unpredictable environment.
Reduce chronic pain and other physical symptoms of stress: Somatic therapy helps interfere with the fear-pain cycle that contributes to chronic pain. It also addresses headaches, muscle tension, pain, or stomach issues tied to unresolved trauma or anxiety.
Decrease eating disorder urges: Somatic practices reduce nervous system activation in the body that ultimately leads to eating disorder behavior use.
Feel safe speaking up or setting boundaries: Somatic practices build the confidence and nervous system regulation needed to assert yourself without fear or guilt.
Somatic Therapy FAQs
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Somatic therapy blends talking with intentional space to tune into and process what’s happening in your body. While we’ll still explore your thoughts and emotions, we’ll also focus on sensations and experiences that may not have words but hold valuable insights. This approach helps you connect more deeply with yourself, release stored tension, and create lasting change from within.
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Somatic therapy can help with a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and self-esteem challenges. It’s particularly effective for those struggling with patterns like people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling “stuck” despite their best efforts. By addressing the root causes stored in the body, somatic therapy supports healing and fosters a deeper sense of calm, confidence, and connection.
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Somatic therapy is a body-based approach to healing that helps deactivate the nervous system in ways talk therapy alone can’t. By focusing on the physical sensations tied to your emotions and experiences, it creates space for change rather than keeping you stuck in the same patterns. This work addresses trauma and stress on a bodily level, allowing you to shift out of survival mode and build a foundation for lasting growth and transformation.
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No prior experience with body-focused practices like yoga or meditation is needed for somatic therapy. This approach meets you exactly where you are, gently guiding you to reconnect with your body in ways that feel safe and accessible. Each session is tailored to your comfort level, making it a supportive option for anyone, regardless of experience.