Somatic Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma & Nervous System Healing

Anxiety and trauma are not only experienced in the mind — they also live in the body and nervous system. Somatic therapy helps clients better understand physical and emotional stress responses while developing greater regulation, grounding, and connection to themselves

Frequently Asked Questions

What is somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy is a body-based therapy approach that helps people better understand the connection between their emotions, physical sensations, and nervous system responses. It can help clients develop greater grounding, emotional awareness, and regulation while working through anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress.

How does trauma affect the nervous system?

Trauma and chronic stress can keep the nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode, even when a person is no longer in danger. This may show up as anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, difficulty relaxing, or feeling constantly “on edge.” Somatic therapy helps clients better understand these patterns and create a greater sense of safety and regulation in the body.

Can somatic therapy help anxiety?

Yes. Somatic therapy can help people who experience anxiety, nervous system overwhelm, chronic stress, or emotional disconnection. By working with both the mind and body, therapy can support greater grounding, emotional regulation, and a calmer internal experience over time.

What happens during somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy often includes noticing body sensations, stress responses, emotions, breathing patterns, and grounding techniques while exploring experiences in a supportive and manageable way. Sessions are collaborative and paced carefully based on each person’s comfort level and needs.

Is somatic therapy evidence-based?

Research continues to support the connection between the nervous system, trauma, and emotional healing. Somatic and body-based therapy approaches are increasingly recognized as helpful for anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, and chronic stress.

I offer online therapy for adults across Washington and Oregon specializing in anxiety, trauma, EMDR, and somatic therapy. If you’d like to explore whether therapy feels like a good fit, I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation.