Somatic Therapy in Denver

An evidence based + attachment-focused approach to somatic therapy

Reconnect with your body and heal from the inside out.

In a world where stress and trauma often disconnect us from our bodies, somatic therapy offers a pathway back to wholeness. By focusing on the intricate relationship between mind and body, somatic therapy helps you tap into the body’s natural ability to heal. Techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and brainspotting enable deep emotional processing and release, facilitating profound healing. This holistic approach addresses the root causes of distress, providing relief from symptoms and fostering long-term well-being.

Somatic therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy by emphasizing nervous system regulation. By working with the body’s sensations, movements, and patterns, we can access and resolve deeply held trauma that verbal methods might miss. This approach helps you regain a sense of safety and stability, allowing you to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and ease. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, PTSD, or chronic stress, somatic therapy can help you reconnect with your body and find a renewed sense of peace and balance.

What is somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy is a holistic approach to healing that emphasizes the profound connection between the mind and body. It involves the use of body-centered techniques to help individuals process and release trauma, stress, and emotional pain stored in the body. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy focuses on physical sensations, movements, and body awareness to access and resolve deep-seated issues. By addressing the body’s role in emotional and psychological experiences, somatic therapy promotes overall well-being and long-lasting recovery.

Is somatic therapy right for me?

Somatic therapy may be beneficial if:

  • You experience chronic stress or anxiety that feels overwhelming.

  • You have a history of trauma or PTSD and seek deeper healing.

  • Traditional talk therapy hasn't provided the relief you need.

  • You often feel disconnected from your body or emotions.

  • You suffer from chronic pain or unexplained physical symptoms.

  • You want to enhance your emotional resilience and overall well-being.

How does somatic therapy work?

Somatic therapy works by integrating body awareness into the therapeutic process. It involves paying attention to physical sensations, movements, and breathing patterns to access and release stored trauma and stress. Techniques such as mindfulness, breathwork, and guided imagery help clients become more attuned to their bodies. By processing emotions and experiences through bodily sensations, somatic therapy facilitates deep healing, restores balance to the nervous system, and promotes overall emotional and physical well-being.

FAQ:

  • Somatic therapy emphasizes the connection between the mind and body, focusing on physical sensations and body awareness to process and release trauma. Traditional talk therapy primarily uses verbal communication to address psychological issues, often overlooking the physical manifestations of emotional and psychological distress.

  • Somatic therapy can effectively address a range of issues, including anxiety, PTSD, chronic stress, depression, trauma, and chronic pain. By integrating body-centered techniques, it helps to release stored trauma and promotes overall emotional and physical well-being.

  • Somatic therapy uses various body-centered techniques, including EMDR, brainspotting, mindfulness practices, breathwork, guided imagery, and body awareness exercises. These methods help clients become more attuned to their physical sensations and emotions, facilitating deep healing and integration.

  • An attachment-focused approach to somatic therapy integrates the principles of attachment theory with body-centered techniques. It emphasizes the importance of secure relationships in healing, addressing how early attachment experiences influence current emotional and physical well-being. This approach helps clients process and repair attachment wounds, fostering healthier relationships and a greater sense of safety and connection.

Meet our Somatic Therapists

Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to supporting you through your healing journey with compassion and expertise. Our therapists are trained in EMDR, AEDP, brainspotting, trauma-informed practices, and nervous system regulation tools and bring a wealth of experience to help you heal.

Marion Carilli MA, LPCC

EMDR Therapist

“I help women who feel not-enough, disconnected, and stuck— women who are hoping to reconnect with themselves and heal but don’t know where to start. 

I help my clients practice acceptance of themselves and their stories so that they can develop an authentic sense of self-love. Together, we can find the peace that you’ve been looking for.”

Megan Carlson MA, LPC

EMDR Certified Therapist + Consultant-in-Training

“I know that you’re worthy of healing— I’ll teach you the tools that you need to engage your internal world compassionately and curiously, no matter the situation. The skills you develop during our time together will set you on the trajectory for your authentic self to continue to unfold and bloom.”

Morgan Gillam MA, LPCC

Brainspotting Therapist

“I strongly believe that we are not meant to walk through this life alone, especially when we are faced with some of the most difficult times in our lives.

We all have a story that is unique to us and I want to truly honor your story. Together we can identify patterns in your life and gain a better understanding of what things have shaped you into the person you are today and what things have left you feeling stuck.”

Kaley Selner MS, LPCC

AEDP + Sex Therapist

“I'm committed to guiding you through the process of untangling difficult emotions, addressing past traumas, navigating societal pressures, and letting go of shame. Throughout our work together, we'll uncover your strengths, reconnect with your true self, and empower you to put your best foot forward.”

Healing is possible.

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Let’s work together to heal the wounds that are keeping you stuck.