Somatic Therapy in Fort Collins, 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, like you keep talking about the same things but nothing’s actually changing
talking about certain topics is more activating than it is helpful
it’s hard to find words for how you’re feeling, and trying to find them isn’t doing any good
you have extensive insight about your issues (and have maybe even been in therapy for years) yet you’re still feeling stuck
you understand patterns on an intellectual level, like “I’m not inherently bad, everyone makes mistakes” 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.
That’s why effective therapy must involve the body.
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 therapy can help you…
Ease the feeling of being "on edge" all the time.
Reduce the need to “take the edge off” with things that end up making you feel icky and ashamed, like eating disorder behaviors or over-relying on substances.
Feel more comfortable saying “no” and speaking up for yourself.
Slow down and smell the roses (AKA make the unexplained feeling of needing to rush through everything all the time go away).
Reduce chronic pain and other physical symptoms of stress or trauma.
Somatic Services
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Therapy Immersives
If you feel stuck or don’t have time for long-term therapy but you want to create meaningful change quickly, therapy immersives offer a focused way to dive deep into what’s holding you back. These sessions are designed to help you break through long-standing challenges, gain clarity, and leave with tools you can immediately apply to your life — all in a shorter amount of time than traditional therapy.
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PTSD and Trauma Therapy
You hesitate to label it trauma because no one physically hurt you, but you feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or shutting down, no matter how much you try to change. The weight of past experiences has left you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you really are, and you’re ready to not freak out every time you receive a punctuation-less text.
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Chronic Pain Therapy
You’ve tried everything—medications, doctor visits, massage, you name it—but nothing brings lasting relief. Chronic pain can feel isolating and overwhelming, especially when tied to past trauma. Using somatic techniques, I help clients gently uncover the root causes of their pain, finding relief from within and reconnecting with ease in their bodies. You don’t have to do this alone—there’s hope.
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Self-Esteem Therapy
Other people would say they’re impressed by you and you get regular praise from your boss for going “above and beyond”, yet it never feels like enough. You want to walk into a room without immediately retreating to the back corner, and to not hide behind your constantly slouched shoulders. Learn how to let go of self-doubt, tap into your self-worth, and start embracing who you truly are.
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Eating Disorder Meal Support
You’ve spent years in eating disorder therapy or programs but still feel stuck at mealtimes—freezing up, overwhelmed by guilt or fear, or overthinking every bite. In these immersive sessions, we’ll go beyond talking about food to practicing it together. You’ll have support to navigate tough moments, and make meals feel less like a battle and more like care. This is your space to create real, lasting change.
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Nervous System Resets
You’ve been wanting to ask for help, but the thought of opening up to a random person feels overwhelming. A nervous system reset could be the perfect starting point. Using somatic techniques like deep breathing, grounding, and gentle movement, it helps shift your body into a relaxed state of safety. It’s a gentle way to feel more balanced and calm without the pressure of weekly therapy sessions.
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.