Is Somatic Therapy Right for Me?
Understanding if a body-based approach is what you need right now
You might have heard about somatic therapy through a friend, on Instagram, or from a therapist you follow. It’s one of those approaches that’s gaining visibility—and for good reason. But if you’ve found yourself wondering:
“Is somatic therapy right for me?”
You’re not alone.
Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy and hit a wall.
Maybe you’re curious but don’t know what it actually looks like.
Or maybe something in you just knows that your body is holding onto things you haven’t fully understood yet.
Wherever you're coming from, this post will help you explore whether somatic therapy is a good fit for you—no pressure, no jargon, and no need to already have it all figured out.
First, What Is Somatic Therapy?
Quick recap: somatic therapy is a body-based form of psychotherapy that helps you tune into the physical sensations, impulses, and patterns held in your nervous system.
The word “somatic” simply means “of the body.”
So instead of only talking about how you feel, we gently notice how your body experiences it—and learn how to support, soothe, and move through that experience in real time.
It’s not about dramatic emotional releases or deep breathing marathons (unless that feels helpful). It’s about slowly learning to feel safe, grounded, and at home in your body again.
🌊 Who Is Somatic Therapy Especially Helpful For?
Somatic therapy can benefit anyone, but it’s particularly helpful for people who:
1. Feel Stuck, Even After Talk Therapy
You’ve gained insights. You understand your patterns. But something still feels stuck.
That’s often a sign your body needs to be part of the healing conversation—not just your thoughts.
2. Experience Physical Symptoms of Stress
Tension headaches, tight shoulders, gut issues, fatigue, shakiness, dizziness—your body keeps trying to get your attention.
Somatic therapy helps you work with these symptoms without shame or panic.
3. Struggle With Overwhelm or Numbness
You might swing between feeling too much (overstimulated, anxious, emotionally flooded) and feeling nothing (numb, shut down, disconnected).
Somatic therapy gently helps you find your middle ground—your window of safety and aliveness.
4. Have Trauma or a History of Unsafe Relationships
If you've experienced trauma, your body may still be stuck in survival mode.
Somatic therapy helps you reconnect to your body on your terms—with pacing, safety, and consent at the center.
5. Are Highly Sensitive, Neurodivergent, or Intuitive
If you experience the world through sensation and emotion more than logic, somatic therapy can feel like coming home. It honors your nervous system’s unique wiring without trying to “correct” it.
Why Does Somatic Therapy Work?
This is a powerful question—and the answer might surprise you.
Somatic therapy works because the nervous system holds on to experiences long after the mind has moved on.
You may have “processed” something mentally, but your body hasn’t gotten the memo that it’s over.
That’s where somatic therapy comes in.
It helps you:
Complete stress cycles your body never finished
Gently discharge stored survival energy (like fight, flight, freeze)
Rebuild trust in your own inner signals
Feel more grounded, regulated, and safe in your skin
It works not because it forces change, but because it creates the conditions for healing to happen naturally—through safety, presence, and connection.
What Might a Session Feel Like?
A somatic therapy session isn’t a performance. You don’t need to “have a breakthrough” or know the right answers. In fact, a lot of it is about slowing down and noticing what’s here.
Sessions might include:
Checking in with how your body feels in the moment (tension, warmth, pressure, numbness)
Tracking sensations as you talk about something important
Breathing or grounding practices that help you regulate
Movement, visualization, or stillness
Pausing to notice: What’s shifting now?
And most importantly: you are always in control.
You don’t have to go anywhere emotionally or physically that doesn’t feel safe.
What If I Don’t Feel Connected to My Body?
That’s okay. That’s actually really common.
Many of us were taught—directly or indirectly—to disconnect from our bodies.
Especially if your body has been a source of pain, trauma, or shame, it makes sense that you might feel distant from it.
You don’t have to be fully “in tune” with your body to benefit from somatic therapy.
You just need to be curious. The rest unfolds slowly, with support.
Is Somatic Therapy Just for Trauma?
Nope.
While it’s often used in trauma recovery, somatic therapy also helps people who are:
Burned out
Dealing with anxiety or chronic stress
Healing from medical experiences or chronic illness
Feeling disconnected from joy, sensuality, or creativity
Working through big life changes or identity transitions
Struggling to trust themselves or their instincts
In short: if you’re feeling disconnected from yourself in any way—somatic therapy might be right for you.
Can Somatic Therapy Be Done Online?
Yes, and it can be deeply effective.
All of my somatic therapy sessions are virtual and available throughout Texas. Whether you’re in Austin, Houston, Dallas, or a quiet rural town—you can access this work from the comfort of your own space.
In fact, being in your own environment can make somatic therapy feel even more accessible, grounding, and empowering.
So... Is Somatic Therapy Right for Me?
Only you can answer that. But here are some questions to gently reflect on:
Do I feel stuck, even though I’ve done a lot of “work”?
Do I sense that my body is carrying something I haven’t fully faced?
Am I curious about what it would be like to feel more grounded, calm, or present?
Am I open to trying something different, even if I’m a little unsure?
Do I want healing that includes all of me—not just my thoughts?
If any of those resonate, somatic therapy might be the supportive next step you’ve been looking for.
Let’s Explore Together
You don’t need to have perfect words. You don’t need to be “ready.”
You just need a space where your body and your experience are treated with care.
If you’re wondering whether somatic therapy is right for you—I’d love to talk it through.
🧡 [Book a free consultation]
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📩 [Send me a message] to ask questions, share concerns, or just explore.
There’s no pressure—just support.
