somatic therapy
when your body is holding what words can't reach
Your body holds the story your words sometimes can't tell. The tightness in your chest before a difficult conversation. The shutdown that comes from nowhere.
Somatic therapy brings awareness to the physical experience of emotion and works with it directly rather than talking around it. I'm a trauma-informed somatic therapist based in Boulder at Path of Purpose, and for many of my clients, this is where the deepest and most lasting shifts happen.
what somatic therapy actually is
Most therapy works from the top down. Somatic therapy works from the bottom up. Instead of starting with the narrative, we start with what's happening in your body right now.
what to expect in a somatic session with me
We don't dive straight into the body on day one. The early work is about building safety, understanding your nervous system's particular patterns, and developing enough internal resource that we can approach difficult material without becoming overwhelmed by it. In session, I'll invite you to slow down and notice what's happening physically as we talk.
start with a free 15 minute consultation
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book nowsessions and pricing
I'm private pay only, which means our work is never shaped by insurance timelines or approval requirements. Sessions are $140 for 50 to 55 minutes. A free 15-minute consultation is available before any commitment.
start with a free 15 minute consultation
Discover your path forward... your next chapter starts here
book nowsomatic therapy
this might be right for you if...
- Your body reacts before your thoughts catch up
- You've done talk therapy and something still feels stuck
- You've experienced trauma and want to work with it at a nervous system level
- You shut down, freeze, or disconnect when things get hard
- You want therapy that works with all of you, not just your thoughts
frequently asked questions
What is somatic therapy and how is it different from regular talk therapy?
Talk therapy works primarily with thoughts, beliefs, and narrative. Somatic therapy includes the body in the process, bringing direct attention to physical sensations, breath, posture, and nervous system responses. Rather than talking about an experience from a distance, we slow down and work with what's actually happening in your body right now. For many people, especially those carrying trauma, this is where the deepest shifts happen.
Is somatic therapy effective for trauma?
Yes. Somatic therapy is specifically designed to work with how trauma lives in the nervous system, not just in the story we tell about it. In my practice, I integrate somatic work with EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma, both of which are evidence-based approaches for trauma treatment. Together they address trauma at the level where it actually lives.
What does a somatic therapy session feel like?
Most people find it quieter and slower than they expect. We pay attention to what's happening in your body as we talk, following sensations, noticing breath, tracking what shifts when certain topics come up. It can feel unusual at first if you're used to more verbal, narrative-focused therapy. Over time, most clients find it deeply settling, because they're finally being met where they actually are.