Somatic Work: Supporting Healing Through the Body
In addition to traditional talk therapy, I integrate somatic practices into my work—approaches that help clients connect with and release experiences that can feel difficult to reach through words alone. I am trained in both Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting, two modalities that work with the nervous system to gently process trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm.
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma and chronic stress. It’s based on the understanding that difficult experiences can become "stuck" in the body, creating physical and emotional symptoms long after the event has passed.
In SE sessions, we slow down and bring gentle attention to your internal experience—especially sensations that arise in the body. Through this process, your nervous system has the opportunity to release stored survival energy, restore a sense of regulation, and renegotiate past experiences in a way that feels safe and empowering.
SE is especially helpful for symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and medical or emotional overwhelm. It honors the body’s natural capacity to heal when given the time, space, and support it needs.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a neurobiological approach to healing developed by Dr. David Grand. It uses specific eye positions—called “brainspots”—to access areas of the brain where trauma and emotional pain may be held.
During a Brainspotting session, we work together to locate an eye position connected to a particular issue or emotional state. As you maintain focused attention on that spot, your brain is able to begin processing the unintegrated material—at a pace and depth that feels right for you.
Brainspotting allows the brain and body to lead the way. It can be especially effective for trauma, anxiety, performance blocks, and other experiences that live beneath the surface of conscious thought.
Why Somatic Work Matters
Both Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting are grounded in the belief that the body holds essential information—and that healing can deepen when we include it in the process. These approaches are gentle, non-invasive, and adaptable. Whether you’re working with recent stress or longstanding trauma, they offer a way to reconnect with yourself in a more embodied, regulated, and empowered way.
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