Therapeutic Modalities

Somatic Experiencing is a body-based approach to healing. The idea is that when we experience trauma, our nervous system can get “stuck” in a state of fight, flight, or freeze — even long after the event is over. These experiences can show up as tension, restlessness, or other physical sensations in the body.

SE helps us notice these bodily sensations in a safe, gradual way, so our nervous system can slowly release the stored stress and return to balance. Instead of reliving the trauma in detail, we’re guided to track subtle physical cues and allow our body to complete the natural responses it may have missed during the original experience. Over time, this can help us feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to our body.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP)

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is another body-based approach to healing. Instead of only talking about what happened or how we feel, it pays attention to how our body holds and expresses past experiences. For example, trauma or stress can show up as tight shoulders, a knot in our stomach, or feeling frozen or restless.

In SP, we learn to notice these physical sensations, movements, and impulses in a safe, guided way. By tuning into our body with curiosity, we can start to release patterns that got “stuck” and discover new ways to respond. It helps connect mind and body, so that healing isn’t just an idea in our head, but something we can actually feel in our whole system.

Imagine that inside of you, there are different “parts” of yourself — almost like an inner family. These parts each have their own feelings, perspectives, and ways of trying to protect you. For example, one part of you might be really self-critical, another part might just want to have fun and avoid stress, and another might carry deep sadness or hurt.

Sometimes these parts conflict with each other, and you might feel pulled in different directions — like one part wants to rest, but another part says you should be working harder.

IFS is a therapeutic approach that helps you get to know these inner parts with compassion and curiosity. The idea is that beneath all these parts, you also have a core Self — a steady, wise, calm presence that can lead and bring healing. By connecting with your Self, you can listen to what your parts are trying to tell you, help them feel less burdened, and create more inner harmony.

It’s less about “fixing” yourself and more about understanding and caring for the different sides of you that have developed as a way to survive and cope.

Mindfulness-based therapy focuses on helping you become more aware of your present-moment experience—your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations—with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. By learning to notice what’s happening as it unfolds, mindfulness can create a bit more space between you and automatic reactions, making it easier to respond in ways that feel more grounded and aligned. This approach supports emotional regulation, stress reduction, and a deeper sense of connection to authentic yourself.