Trauma and PTSD Therapy | Somatic Trauma Healing in NYC
Healing trauma by coming home to
Trauma changes how we see ourselves, others, and the world. It can leave you feeling stuck in patterns of fear, disconnection, or shutdown—long after the danger has passed.
At Somatic Psychotherapy, we help you heal not just cognitively, but somatically—at the level where trauma actually lives.
your body
You are not broken. Your body has been protecting you.
Whether you’ve felt anxious, numb, frozen, or overwhelmed, your body has been working hard to protect you in the only way it knew how. These responses may have helped you survive then—but they may be keeping you stuck now.
At Somatic Psychotherapy, we help you understand these patterns not as problems to fix, but as messages to listen to. With the right support, your system can begin to shift. What once felt like shutdown, panic, or disconnection can gradually transform into safety, choice, and grounded presence.
You feel chronically on edge, alert, or easily startled
Signs You Might Be Living With Trauma
You experience flashbacks, panic, or emotional overwhelm
You shut down, dissociate, or “check out” without warning
You struggle with trust, intimacy, or feeling safe in relationships
You feel numb, disconnected, or like you’re moving through life in a fog
You’ve done therapy before, but your body still feels stuck
You avoid people, places, or emotions that feel unsafe—even if they aren’t now
You long to feel more present, whole, and alive—but something holds you back
Gently release survival responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) that are stuck in the body
Metabolize shame and soften self-protection
Rebuild a sense of emotional and bodily safety
Restore nervous system regulation after trauma
Process implicit memories without being retraumatized
Reclaim a sense of aliveness, agency, and connection
Heal relational wounds and rebuild trust in yourself and others
How Somatic Psychotherapy Helps Heal Trauma
We honor the brilliance of how your body protected you.
Now we help you update those patterns—with deep compassion and care.
What to Expect in
Trauma Therapy
Frequently asked questions
Healing does not require re-exposing yourself to overwhelming memories.
It requires listening to the body, honoring its pace, and allowing healing to unfold organically.
