Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy

 

is a present-centered, and experiential healing process which works with the  body’s innate capacity to heal. Together we integrate psychotherapy with  various somatically based healing modalities  in order to  access and heal trauma which is deeply held  in the body. 

 

When trauma is held in the body it often causes us to develop coping strategies which negatively impact our lives. These patterns Include mood disorders, fear of intimacy, difficulty in relationships and in work, and addictions.   Our nervous system becomes dis-regulated from these experiences which keep us from feeling safe in our body.  Most importantly, unprocessed trauma can leave us feeling alone, and isolated .  Our relationship to ourself can feel broken.

 

Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy is informed by the latest neuroscience research related to trauma and attachment theory. Using modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and the Comprehensive Resource Model, we discover together the most effective approach for your healing process. This integration is what makes Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy different from traditional or "talk" therapy. Many of us are aware of how our personal history affects our life but we cannot always translate this awareness to  more lasting change.