When people search for somatic therapy near me, they are often looking for more than just a new therapist. They are looking for a new way to feel. A way back into their body. A path toward safety, regulation, and connection that goes beyond talk alone. At Somatic Psychotherapy, we understand that healing happens through the nervous system, not just the intellect. Our approach is rooted in the belief that your body holds valuable insight — and it’s time someone truly listened.
What Is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that engages both mind and body. It’s grounded in the understanding that trauma, stress, and emotional wounds often get stored in the nervous system and expressed through physical symptoms, chronic tension, dissociation, or anxiety. Somatic therapy helps you reconnect with your body through breath, sensation, movement, and mindful awareness — all in service of healing.
If you’ve been in talk therapy before and felt like you were saying all the right things but not feeling better, somatic therapy may offer something different. Through our individual somatic psychotherapy, we create a space where your body is part of the healing conversation.
You can also learn more from this helpful Harvard Health overview of somatic therapy.
Why “Near Me” Matters? Local Care, Real Connection
Searching for somatic therapy near me is about more than geography. It’s about accessibility. It’s about finding someone who understands the pace, stress, and demands of life in NYC — and who can help you find ease within it.
We offer somatic therapy in Brooklyn (Clinton Hill), Manhattan (Midtown), and online throughout NYC. Whether you’re commuting on the train or connecting from your apartment, our care is designed to meet you where you are — literally and emotionally.
Learn more about our values and team on our About page.
How Somatic Therapy Supports Trauma Healing
Somatic therapy helps release trauma from the body gently, without needing to relive everything that happened. We work with clients experiencing:
- Hypervigilance, anxiety, and panic
- Chronic muscle tension or digestive issues
- Dissociation, numbness, or emotional flatness
- Overwhelm or difficulty regulating emotions
- Longstanding relational patterns rooted in survival responses
Our therapists draw from approaches like Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, and parts work. We often integrate somatic therapy with modalities like EMDR and IFS to support more complex trauma.
Learn more about how we approach trauma and PTSD therapy.
Therapy That Moves at the Pace of Your Body
Somatic therapy is not about pushing breakthroughs. It’s about listening. Your therapist will help you notice how your body responds to different thoughts, memories, or interactions. You might pause when you talk about a conflict and realize your chest tightens. You might notice a breath you didn’t know you were holding. These are not distractions — they are doorways.
Over time, these small moments create lasting shifts. A clenched jaw starts to release. The urge to run or freeze softens. A sense of safety begins to grow — not because someone told you that you’re safe, but because your body begins to feel it.
What to Expect from Somatic Therapy in NYC
Our work is collaborative and relational. We don’t “fix” you. We walk with you. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship stress, a major life transition, or long-held trauma, we build therapy around what your body and system are ready for.
At your first session, we might start by simply getting to know you — what’s been hard, what your body has learned to carry, and what you’re hoping will shift. You’re not required to “feel everything” or have perfect language for your experience. We move slowly and carefully.
This gentle approach is especially helpful for those navigating:
- Chronic anxiety or shutdown
- Depression that feels physical
- Grief or life transitions
- New parenthood or fertility challenges
Who Somatic Therapy Is For
We work with individuals, couples, and sometimes even groups — all with the same goal: to reconnect you with your body, your voice, and your inner clarity. This work is especially supportive for:
- Sensitive or highly empathic people
- Adults healing from childhood trauma or neglect
- People who are “high functioning” but struggling internally
- Anyone who feels like they’re doing all the right things but still don’t feel okay
No matter what brings you here, you don’t have to go it alone.
FAQs
What does a somatic therapy session look like?
Sessions might include talk, mindful awareness, noticing body cues, breath, and guided attention. Your therapist will tailor each session to your pace and needs.
Do I need to have trauma to benefit from somatic therapy?
No. While we specialize in trauma work, somatic therapy supports anyone who wants to reconnect with their body and feel more grounded, present, and alive.
Is somatic therapy effective for anxiety or depression?
Yes. Many clients find somatic therapy helpful when traditional talk therapy hasn’t brought relief. We also offer anxiety therapy and depression therapy that integrates body-based tools.
Can I do this work online?
Absolutely. We offer online therapy throughout NYC, including somatic approaches that translate well to virtual sessions.
How do I start?
You can contact us to schedule a free consultation. We’ll help you explore whether this work is a fit for you.
You deserve support that feels like a full-body yes — not something you have to talk yourself into. If you’ve been searching for somatic therapy near me, know that we’re right here. And we’d be honored to walk with you as you begin to feel again.
