Somatic Trauma Therapy

It’s not uncommon for clients to remark that, even after years of talking about some things in their past, they still feel the weight of them all in their bodies. Stress can still show up years later as tension in the shoulders, an over-reactive nervous system, headaches, upset stomachs, and more. 

Somatic trauma therapy helps you release the patterns that can keep you burdened. Instead of just talking about what happened, I can help you focus on gently reconnecting with your body so you can process trauma you’ve experienced in a safe, healing way.

What Somatic Trauma Therapy Looks Like

In my work, I combine body awareness with evidence-based practices that are backed by experience. I often use EMDR therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care so that each session is personal and unique to every person I work with. Somatic therapy gives you tools to regulate your nervous system, move through and past painful memories, and build a sense of safety in yourself and for yourself.

Who can Somatic Trauma Therapy Help?

For many of my clients who have survived various kinds of abuse, somatic trauma therapy has been life-changing because it works where the trauma of past events is stored: in the body. Somatic trauma therapy can be especially helpful if you:

• Feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety or reactivity that doesn’t ease with talk therapy alone
• Are recovering from narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, or sexual abuse
• Need a body-centered approach that supports lasting change, not shallow coping
• Want individual therapy that also strengthens your relationships by improving communication

Online and In-Person Sessions

I offer both in-person and online sessions in Westlake Village and nearby areas such as Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park, Ventura, and Los Angeles, CA. I also offer online sessions to clients outside of the area, if you prefer the comfort of your own home. No matter how we meet, my focus is on creating a space that is safe and supportive.

Clients describe my style as compassionate and direct, experienced and attuned. I listen deeply but also challenge patterns that are keeping you from healing. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care. Somatic trauma therapy is more than managing symptoms, it’s about building strength, releasing old pain, and creating a life where you truly feel safe.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to shake loose from the past and begin healing in body and mind, I’m here to support you. Reach out to schedule your somatic trauma therapy consultation with me today, and we can talk about whether it’s the right fit for you!