Somatic Therapy
Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, California & Online
Somatic therapy is based on Somatic Experiencing, a groundbreaking modality developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine. Somatic therapy draws on neuroscience, psychology, and physiology, recognizing that all psychological distress is ultimately rooted in the physical body. The body keeps the score. Where talk therapy often feels like it’s circling the deeper issue, Somatic therapy gets right to the root of the distress, the underlying nervous system.
When you heal at the body-level, it tends to stay healed. You create a lasting foundation, a somatic-core, and a bedrock of authenticity. Symptoms are drained of their underlying energy and resolve naturally as the nervous system is restored to healthy regulation.
Restore Balance and Heal
Somatic therapy delivers true relief from anxiety, depression, burnout, chronic pain, and disturbances in sleep, appetite & digestion. It works from the inside-out to restore emotional connection, authenticity, and self-esteem & connect you to your true self.
Dysregulated Nervous System
How Somatic Therapy Works
Somatic therapy operates on the principle that unresolved traumatic experiences become "stuck" in the body, leading to dysregulation and a variety of emotional and physical symptoms.
Through a gentle yet profound therapeutic process, clients are guided to gradually reconnect with their bodies and engage in a safe and controlled integration of challenging material.
By developing increased body awareness and processing and releasing traumatic body memories, somatic therapy offers a direct path to healing and restoring equilibrium.
Regulated Nervous System
Key Principles of Somatic Experiencing:
Titration: Trauma is processed in small, manageable doses, a pace that is comfortable for the client and prevents retraumatization.
Pendulation: Clients learn to move from activation and distress through to discharge and relaxation.
Completion: Traumatic experiences that were once interrupted or unprocessed can be revisited and brought to a natural resolution, freeing the body and mind from their lingering effects.
Widening your Window of Tolerance
Shifting to Greater Embodiment
Demonstration by Peter Levine, Founder of Somatic Experiencing
Peter Levine demonstrating Somatic Experiencing with Ray, a veteran who experienced combat trauma.
How Somatic Therapy Helps
Anxiety and Depression: By addressing the body's stored stress responses, Somatic Experiencing helps alleviate the physical symptoms of anxiety and depression, leading to a more balanced emotional state.
Trauma: Traumatic memories that have become trapped in the body can be processed and released, allowing clients to reclaim a sense of control, safety, and empowerment.
Chronic Pain: Often, chronic pain is a manifestation of unresolved trauma or stress responses. Somatic Experiencing can help identify and address the underlying causes of pain, leading to relief and improved physical well-being.
Is Somatic Therapy Right for You?
Somatic therapy is suitable for individuals seeking a holistic approach to healing, one that acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind and body. If you're looking to transcend the limitations of traditional talk therapy and embrace a path that offers profound healing from within, Somatic Experiencing might be the perfect fit for you.
Embark on Your Healing Journey Today
Contact me today to learn more about how somatic therapy can help you find relief. I can answer your questions and support you as you take your first steps toward a more balanced and vibrant life.
