Somatic Experiencing®
Healing through mind-body connection
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma and stress. It helps your nervous system release, reset, and restore-so you can feel safer in your body and more connected to yourself.
What is Somatic Experiencing®?
Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is based on the understanding that trauma and stress can get “stuck” in the body. When our nervous system is overwhelmed, our natural ability to regain balance can become disrupted.
SE helps your body complete the stress responses that were interrupted, so you can move from a state of survival into a state of safety and connection.
This isn’t about reliving the past. It’s about building awareness of what’s happening in your body in the present moment-one small, manageable step at a time.
Key Principles
Body Wisdom
Your body has an innate capacity to heal and return to balance.
Nervous System Support
We work with your nervous system-not against it.
Small, Manageable Steps
Healing happens in gentle steps, at a pace that feels safe.
Connection & Safety
Safety, support, and relationship are at the heart of the process.
What Somatic Experiencing® Looks Like in Session
Every session is unique and collaborative. Together, we tune in to what your body is communicating so you can build capacity, feel more resourced, and move through life with greater ease.
- We slow down and notice what's happening in your body.
- We explore sensations, emotions, and patterns with curiosity and compassion
- We track and support your nervous system in real time.
- We build skills and resources you can use outside of session.
- You're always invited to go at a pace that feels safe for you.
Tools & Practices We May Use
- Orientation & resourcing
- Tracking sensations & body cues
- Pendulation (moving between activation and calm)
- Titration (working in small, manageable doses)
- Grounding & nervous system regulation
- Breath awareness
- Movement & posture awareness
- Support for completing survival responses
Recommended Books
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk, MD
Waking the Tiger
Peter A. Levine
Anchored
Deb Dana
In an Unspoken Voice
Peter A. Levine
My Grandmother's Hands
Resmaa Menakem
The Myth of Normal
Gabor Maté, MD
Helpful Resources
- What is Somatic Experiencing?
- Window of Tolerance
- Nervous System States Overview
- Grounding Practices Checklist
- Body Cue Tracker
Podcasts & Listening
- Therapy for Black Girls
- The One Inside Podcast
- Heal Squad x Marie Forleo
- On Being
- The Trauma Therapist Podcast
You don't have to navigate this alone.
If you’re ready to feel more connected to your body and supported in your healing, I’m here when you’re ready.