What Is Somatic Therapy — and Is It Right for Me?
If you’ve been feeling anxious, disconnected from your body, or stuck in patterns that talk therapy alone hasn’t resolved, somatic therapy could offer the missing link. At Tarynn Dier Psychotherapy, we provide somatic therapy in NYC to individuals seeking a more embodied, holistic way to process trauma, manage stress, and reconnect with themselves.
In areas like Flatiron, Union Square, Williamsburg, and Chelsea, many of our clients are high-achieving professionals, creatives, or trauma survivors. They’re often used to powering through discomfort — until the symptoms become too loud to ignore. That’s where somatic therapy can begin to shift the experience.
🌿 What Is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach that recognizes trauma and emotional distress are not only stored in our thoughts — they live in the nervous system. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic work invites you to listen to your body’s signals, access emotional memory stored physically, and begin releasing it through safe, guided awareness.
In practice, sessions may include:
Tuning into physical sensations in a mindful, non-judgmental way
Breathwork and grounding exercises
Movement or posture awareness
Gentle guided visualizations
Collaborative reflection and integration
This isn't about pushing you into discomfort. It's about pacing with your system and gently building the capacity to feel more — not less — of your internal experience.
🧠 Who Benefits from Somatic Therapy?
We often work with clients navigating:
Complex trauma or CPTSD
Emotional numbness or dissociation
Burnout and chronic over-functioning
Anxiety and panic patterns
Shame, body image concerns, or grief
Clients in Gramercy, Midtown Manhattan, and Downtown Brooklyn often tell us that somatic therapy helps them “finally feel safe in their own skin.” Whether you're in tech, arts, law, or caregiving roles, the body-first approach meets you where words fall short.
Somatic work is especially helpful for those who have been in talk therapy for years but sense that something deeper still wants attention. It's not about replacing verbal therapy — it's about expanding it.
✨ What Makes This Space Safe?
As a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I hold space without judgment or urgency. You won’t be told to “just relax” — we’ll explore what safety feels like for you. All sessions are private pay, allowing for freedom and flexibility in how we structure your care.
You don’t need to be in crisis to begin this work. You just need to be curious about healing from the inside out.
📩 Reach out today to explore if somatic therapy is right for you — and take the next step toward reconnection.