What Is Somatic Therapy—and Can It Help Me Feel Better?
What Is Somatic Therapy—and How Does It Actually Work?
If you’ve ever walked out of a traditional therapy session feeling intellectually aware of your problems—but still emotionally stuck—you’re not alone. Many high-functioning New Yorkers, from Union Square to Chelsea, crave deeper emotional change. That’s where somatic therapy comes in.
Unlike purely cognitive approaches, somatic therapy helps you connect with your body’s wisdom, using sensations, posture, breath, and movement as entry points for healing.
Why We Store Trauma in the Body
Research shows that unresolved trauma and chronic stress often get "stored" in the nervous system. That tightening in your chest, the clench in your jaw, or the exhaustion that never lifts—those aren't just physical issues. They’re messages.
Somatic therapy is grounded in the belief that by listening to and gently working with the body, we can shift patterns that have long kept us stuck.
Who Is Somatic Therapy For?
At my practice, I often work with:
High-achieving professionals in Midtown Manhattan or Gramercy who appear “fine” but feel burned out or numb inside
Artists and creatives in Williamsburg or Downtown Brooklyn who feel blocked or disconnected from inspiration
People-pleasers and caregivers who feel like they’ve lost themselves in tending to everyone else
Whether you're navigating anxiety, chronic stress, past trauma, or burnout, somatic therapy can help regulate your nervous system and reconnect you to a sense of internal safety.
How a Session Might Look
You don’t need to know how to “be in your body.” That’s part of the work. Sessions are collaborative and attuned to your pace.
A typical session might include:
Breathwork or grounding
Exploring body sensations tied to specific emotions
Inviting curiosity around tension, movement, or stillness
Integrating insights using IFS therapy to work with protective parts
This isn’t about rehashing painful memories — it’s about cultivating safety, choice, and self-trust in the present.
Still Wondering If It’s for You?
Here’s a question I often hear:
“I’ve tried talk therapy, and it helped—kind of. But I still feel disconnected. Can somatic work help even if I can’t name what’s wrong?”
Yes. In fact, somatic therapy is often most impactful when you can’t quite name the problem—but your body knows something's off.
Ready to Try a Different Kind of Healing?
If you're ready to get out of your head and back into your body, I’d love to walk with you. I offer remote sessions throughout NYC, including Kips Bay, Flatiron, and Chelsea.
👉 Reach out today to begin your somatic journey