SOMATIC THERAPY + COACHING

This is where mindfulness comes in—in our sessions we help the body unwind, by assisting you to be in the present moment and attend not just to thoughts, but also to sensations, images, emotions, and behaviors. Perhaps a better word for this would be bodyfulness or presence, aligning mind and body.

Interestingly, many clients find this alignment puts them in direct contact with a living sense of spirituality. This spirituality is then used to further build awareness of the individual’s deepest desires and strengths.

We also believe that we do not regulate alone—as mammals, we are built for co-regulation. This means we use our relationships, and the therapist-client relationship, to resource and strengthen nervous system range. (This is partially based on Stephen Porges’s work with polyvagal theory and also on Diane Poole Heller’s work with attachment styles / attachment adaptations.)

The body is intelligent, and we believe anything we are experiencing inside or any action we take (no matter how painful or seemingly destructive) comes from a place of trying to regulate and keep ourselves safe. Sometimes we just need to bring all of ourselves up to date by working through old material, in order to uncover our innate goodness and wisdom.

What is Somatic Experiencing©?

Somatic Experiencing© (SE©) is a body-centered approach to individual therapy that focuses on healing trauma and emotional stress by working directly with the nervous system.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, SE© helps you tune into the physical sensations in your body, allowing you to gently process and release stored tension and trauma. This approach recognizes that trauma often gets “stuck” in the body, causing emotional and physical symptoms, and that healing requires addressing these somatic experiences. In an SE© session, you will learn to track and regulate your body’s responses, helping you gradually restore balance to your nervous system.

As you develop greater awareness of your body’s signals, Somatic Experiencing© helps you move through difficult emotions in a safe, gradual way, without becoming overwhelmed. This process allows you to complete the body’s natural healing responses that may have been interrupted during past stressful events.

SE© empowers you to reconnect with your body’s innate ability to heal, fostering a sense of safety, resilience, and well-being. By releasing stored trauma, you can experience greater emotional freedom, improved mental and physical health, and a more peaceful relationship with yourself and the world around you.

What is NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model)?

NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) is a powerful, body-based approach to individual therapy that focuses on healing attachment wounds and trauma by addressing the connection between emotions, the nervous system, and behavioral patterns. In NARM, you will explore how unresolved early-life experiences and emotional pain may be influencing your current relationships, self-perception, and overall well-being.

This therapy emphasizes both emotional awareness and somatic (body-based) sensations, helping you become more attuned to how your body holds onto and reacts to stress, disconnection, or unresolved trauma.

Through NARM, you’ll learn how to release old patterns of survival that may no longer serve you, creating space for healthier, more authentic ways of relating to yourself and others. The somatic foundation of NARM allows you to move beyond simply talking about your issues, helping you gain a deep awareness of how these emotional patterns are stored in your body.

By working directly with your nervous system, NARM helps you build greater emotional regulation, self-compassion, and resilience, fostering a deeper connection with your true self and allowing for more peace and fulfillment in your life.