Noticing
Tracking breath, sensation, and posture as they shift in real time.
Somatic therapy
Somatic therapy that includes the body in the conversation.
Stress and painful experiences can live in the body as well as the mind. Somatic therapy helps you notice, understand, and gently work with both.
Overview
What somatic therapy is
Somatic therapy is talk therapy that also pays attention to the body. Together with your therapist, you notice sensations, breath, posture, and movement. These cues can show how your nervous system has learned to protect you.
Many people come to it after years of insight that has not changed how they feel. The body can offer another way in.
What we help with
When the body is carrying more than words can hold
Somatic work can support people living with anxiety, the effects of trauma, chronic stress, and grief. It can also help when you feel disconnected from your body, or when tension and exhaustion show up without a clear cause.
Your therapist will always check that a physical symptom has been reviewed by a medical provider. Somatic therapy supports medical care; it does not replace it.
Common concerns
- Anxiety
- Trauma & PTSD
- Chronic stress
- Grief
- Life transitions
- Relationships
- Burnout
- Perfectionism
Who this is for
For people who have talked a lot and still feel stuck
Somatic therapy can be a good fit if you understand your patterns but still react in ways you do not choose. It can also help if feelings are hard to name, or if talking about the past feels overwhelming.
No prior experience with yoga, meditation, or movement is needed.
A gentler pace
Lasting change takes time, and your pace sets the pace.
We move at a speed your nervous system can trust.
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What somatic work can include
Resourcing
Finding what helps you feel steady before exploring anything difficult.
Titration
Working in small, manageable pieces so each step feels manageable.
Your role
You stay in charge of your experience
Say what you notice
There are no wrong answers. Every sensation is useful information.
Set the pace
You can slow down, pause, or stop at any moment.
Practice between sessions
Small grounding practices help the work carry into daily life.
What to expect
Preparation
A free consultation with our Client Care Team, then matching with a therapist.
Process
Early sessions build trust and resources before deeper work begins.
Integration
Insight from the body starts to show up in daily choices.
Ongoing
You and your therapist review goals together and adjust as needed.
Questions people ask
Questions about somatic therapy
Will I have to move or be touched?
Sessions may include gentle movement, breath, or changes in posture, and you can always decline. Repose therapists do not use touch in sessions. Everything is an invitation, and talking is always part of the work.
Can somatic therapy happen online?
Yes. Many clients do somatic work by video from a private space at home. Your therapist will guide you through the same noticing and grounding practices used in the office.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Research on body-based therapies is growing, and approaches such as Somatic Experiencing are informed by what we know about stress physiology. At Repose, somatic work is combined with established approaches like EMDR and cognitive therapies. Your therapist can talk through the research with you.
Do you take insurance?
Repose is in-network with some plans and out-of-network with others. Our Client Care Team can check your benefits during your consultation. See our Insurance and Fees page for details.
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