Somatic Experiencing, also known as somatic therapy
Healing Trauma Through the Wisdom of Your Body
Trauma doesn’t just live in your thoughts—it’s deeply stored in your body and nervous system. That’s where Somatic Experiencing (SE) comes in.
Somatic experiencing (se) is a powerful, body-centered approach that gently helps you release the stress, fear, and overwhelm left behind by traumatic experiences. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, this method is designed to work with your body’s natural ability to heal, even when life has felt overwhelming or stuck for years.
Who Benefits from Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing is for anyone who feels weighed down by the lingering effects of trauma—especially when it’s complex or ongoing. This could include:
- Childhood trauma or neglect
- Chronic stress or burnout
- Relational wounds, including attachment trauma
- Sexual trauma
- Medical trauma
- Grief, loss, or significant life transitions
If you’ve ever felt like trauma has left you stuck in patterns of anxiety, numbness, or emotional overwhelm, SE can help you find relief and reclaim a sense of safety and balance.
Why SE Works for Complex Trauma
Complex trauma doesn’t just affect your thoughts—it lives in your body, shaping how you feel, react, and connect with the world. That’s why traditional talk therapy alone sometimes falls short. SE offers something deeper: a way to gently address the physical and emotional imprints of trauma without reliving the pain.
At Real Healing Counseling, we focus on healing your nervous system, helping you:
- Release trapped survival energy that’s been holding you back.
- Rebuild resilience so you can move through stress without feeling stuck.
- Feel grounded and safe in your body again.
- Experience emotional relief from anxiety, numbness, or hypervigilance.
- Reconnect in relationships with more ease and trust.
What SE Looks Like in Sessions
Somatic Experiencing at Real Healing Counseling is a collaborative, compassionate process. Your therapist will guide you through simple techniques that focus on body awareness, tracking sensations, and gently releasing tension—always at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
SE helps you heal by working with your body’s natural rhythms, gradually unwinding the patterns of stress and fear left behind by trauma.
Your Healing Starts Here
At Real Healing Counseling, we believe healing is possible, no matter how long trauma has been a part of your story. Somatic Experiencing offers a pathway back to yourself—your calm, resilient, and connected self.
If this sounds like the kind of healing you’re ready for, we’d love to walk alongside you on this journey. Reach out today to learn more about Somatic Experiencing or to schedule your first session.
Your body holds the wisdom to heal—let’s discover it together.
If you are interested in doing somatic experiencing or somatic therapy with us, please reach out here.