Somatic Therapy Therapists

Somatic therapy recognizes that the body holds onto experiences and emotions. Connect with therapists on First Session who integrate body-based approaches into their practice.

Somatic therapy is an approach that focuses on the connection between the body and mind. It recognizes that emotional experiences, stress, and trauma can manifest physically—in muscle tension, posture, breathing patterns, and other bodily sensations. By bringing awareness to these physical experiences, somatic therapy can help release stored tension and support emotional healing.

This approach may be helpful for those who feel disconnected from their bodies, experience chronic tension or pain, or find that traditional talk therapy alone hasn't addressed certain concerns. On First Session, you can browse therapists who incorporate somatic techniques and watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you.

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Sharon Singh

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Sharon Singh

Sharon Singh

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Depression, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Racism, Somatic Therapy, Trauma processing, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Money Trauma, OCD, Shadow Work, Parts Work
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Depression, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Racism, Somatic Therapy, Trauma processing, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Money Trauma, OCD, Shadow Work, Parts Work
Ontario

Allison Fassbender

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Chilliwack, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Allison Fassbender

Allison Fassbender

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$130/session
Grief and Loss, Somatic Therapy, Chronic and acute illness, Managing ADHD symptoms, Trauma, Terminal Illness, Stress, Sexuality, Sleeping difficulties, Relationships, Neurodiversity, Nature-Based Spirituality, Meaning and purpose, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Burnout, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Substance Use, Separation and divorce, Existential questions, Life transitions, Traumatic Bereveavement, Cancer Support, End of Life Support, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers
Grief and Loss, Somatic Therapy, Chronic and acute illness, Managing ADHD symptoms, Trauma, Terminal Illness, Stress, Sexuality, Sleeping difficulties, Relationships, Neurodiversity, Nature-Based Spirituality, Meaning and purpose, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Burnout, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Substance Use, Separation and divorce, Existential questions, Life transitions, Traumatic Bereveavement, Cancer Support, End of Life Support, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon

Holly Gunn

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Ottawa, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, ON, MB, and SK.
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Holly Gunn

Holly Gunn

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$130/session
Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Anxiety, Burnout, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Somatic Therapy, Self-esteem, Relationships, Perinatal, Overwhelm, Nervous system regulation, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Interpersonal dynamics, Identity and Self-Exploration, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Early childhood, Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy
Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Anxiety, Burnout, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Somatic Therapy, Self-esteem, Relationships, Perinatal, Overwhelm, Nervous system regulation, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Interpersonal dynamics, Identity and Self-Exploration, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Early childhood, Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy
Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Dr. Karanvir Singh

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, MB, NS, SK, YT, NT, and NU.
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Dr. Karanvir Singh

Dr. Karanvir Singh

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Neurodiversity, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ2IA+, Men's issues, Personality & Mood Disorders, PTSD, Relationship to self and others, Relationships, Sexual issues, Sex therapy, Somatic Therapy, Spirituality, Trauma, Workplace stress
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Neurodiversity, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ2IA+, Men's issues, Personality & Mood Disorders, PTSD, Relationship to self and others, Relationships, Sexual issues, Sex therapy, Somatic Therapy, Spirituality, Trauma, Workplace stress
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

Jessica Sloan

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Waterloo, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Jessica Sloan

Jessica Sloan

Registered Psychotherapist
She\Her
Offers Free Consultation
$185/session
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Somatic Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Caregiver burnout, Fertility, PTSD, Nervous system regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Prenatal care, People pleasing, Pregnancy, Assertiveness, Insomnia, Perfectionism, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Career Stress, Imposter syndrome
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Somatic Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Caregiver burnout, Fertility, PTSD, Nervous system regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Prenatal care, People pleasing, Pregnancy, Assertiveness, Insomnia, Perfectionism, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Career Stress, Imposter syndrome
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Peta Stinson

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Peta Stinson

Peta Stinson

Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$210/session
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Ontario

Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (North Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk

Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$200/session
ADHD, Addiction, Trauma, Aging, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Anger, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Chronic Illness, Early childhood, Family issues, Insomnia, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Workplace stress, Relationships, Stress, Attention and Impulsivity, Befriending the Nervous System, Behaviour, Behavioural Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Chronic and acute illness, College or University Coaching, Coming out and identity, Confidence, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Coping Skills, Couples, Couples Therapy, Creativity, Decision making, Deep connections, Disability, Dreams, Emotional Fluidity, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Fears and phobia, Goal Setting, Health anxiety, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Meaning and purpose, Mental performance, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Mindfulness Practices, Motivation, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personality & Mood Disorders, Phobias, Power, Problematic video gaming, Productivity, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Relationship anxiety, Relationship to self and others, Responsibility, School challenges, Self Destructive Behaviour, Self-Criticism, Self-Development, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Separation and divorce, Separation anxiety, Sleeping difficulties, Social anxiety, Somatic Therapy, Specific phobias, Substance Use, Thought Restructuring, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance
ADHD, Addiction, Trauma, Aging, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Anger, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Chronic Illness, Early childhood, Family issues, Insomnia, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Workplace stress, Relationships, Stress, Attention and Impulsivity, Befriending the Nervous System, Behaviour, Behavioural Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Chronic and acute illness, College or University Coaching, Coming out and identity, Confidence, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Coping Skills, Couples, Couples Therapy, Creativity, Decision making, Deep connections, Disability, Dreams, Emotional Fluidity, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Fears and phobia, Goal Setting, Health anxiety, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Meaning and purpose, Mental performance, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Mindfulness Practices, Motivation, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personality & Mood Disorders, Phobias, Power, Problematic video gaming, Productivity, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Relationship anxiety, Relationship to self and others, Responsibility, School challenges, Self Destructive Behaviour, Self-Criticism, Self-Development, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Separation and divorce, Separation anxiety, Sleeping difficulties, Social anxiety, Somatic Therapy, Specific phobias, Substance Use, Thought Restructuring, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance
British Columbia

Candice Burnett

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Vernon, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, NT, YT, AB, SK, and NL.
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Candice Burnett

Candice Burnett

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$140/session
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador

Lacey Clarke

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Lacey Clarke

Lacey Clarke

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$120/session
Somatic Therapy, Trauma, Nervous system regulation, Vulnerability, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Deep connections, Existential questions, Ecopsychotherapy, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, People pleasing, PTSD, Shadow Work, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Attunement, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Negative body image, Self-esteem
Somatic Therapy, Trauma, Nervous system regulation, Vulnerability, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Deep connections, Existential questions, Ecopsychotherapy, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, People pleasing, PTSD, Shadow Work, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Attunement, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Negative body image, Self-esteem
British Columbia

Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Cortes Island, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Diane Brussell

Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her, We/Us
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
Trauma, Relationships, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
Trauma, Relationships, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Mariya Garnet

Expressive Arts Therapist
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Offers In-Person (Collingwood, )
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NL, NT, NU, ON, SK, and YT.
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Mariya Garnet

Mariya Garnet

Expressive Arts Therapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Attachment wounds, Trauma, Attachment trauma, Intergenerational trauma, Emotional Numbness, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, People pleasing, Identity and Self-Exploration, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Dissociation, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Relationships, Grief and Loss, Trauma processing, Spirituality, Somatic Therapy, Shadow Work, Self-Regulation, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Psychedelic therapy, Overwhelm, Nature-Based Spirituality
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Attachment wounds, Trauma, Attachment trauma, Intergenerational trauma, Emotional Numbness, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, People pleasing, Identity and Self-Exploration, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Dissociation, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Relationships, Grief and Loss, Trauma processing, Spirituality, Somatic Therapy, Shadow Work, Self-Regulation, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Psychedelic therapy, Overwhelm, Nature-Based Spirituality
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Emily Blackmoon

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Emily Blackmoon

Emily Blackmoon

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Eating disorders, Bullying, Separation and divorce, Effective communication, Prenatal care, Infertility, Postnatal Care, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Trauma processing, Parenting, Somatic Therapy
Eating disorders, Bullying, Separation and divorce, Effective communication, Prenatal care, Infertility, Postnatal Care, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Trauma processing, Parenting, Somatic Therapy
Ontario

Halyna Polityka

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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Halyna Polityka

Halyna Polityka

Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$190/session
Trauma, Stress, Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples, Decision making, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Relationships, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, Career Performance, Work-Life Balance, Substance Use, Somatic Therapy, Sleeping difficulties
Trauma, Stress, Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples, Decision making, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Relationships, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, Career Performance, Work-Life Balance, Substance Use, Somatic Therapy, Sleeping difficulties
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
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What is somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach to mental health that explores the connection between physical sensations and emotional experiences. Rather than focusing solely on thoughts and feelings through conversation, somatic therapists also pay attention to bodily cues—like tension, posture, and breath—to help clients process and release held emotions.

Who might benefit from somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy may be helpful for people experiencing trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection from their body. It can also support those with chronic pain or tension that may have emotional roots. People who feel that talk therapy alone hasn't fully addressed their concerns sometimes find somatic approaches offer a different pathway.

What does somatic therapy involve?

Sessions might include guided awareness of physical sensations, breathing exercises, gentle movement, or techniques to release muscular tension. Your therapist will help you notice how emotions show up in your body and guide you in working with those sensations. The pace and specific techniques vary based on your comfort and goals.

How long does somatic therapy typically take?

The length of therapy depends on your individual needs and what you're working on. Some people find benefit in a focused series of sessions, while others prefer ongoing work to deepen their body awareness and continue processing. Your therapist can help you determine what timeline feels appropriate.

How do I know if a therapist is right for me?

Look for a therapist who has training in somatic approaches and whose style feels comfortable to you. On First Session, you can watch intro videos to get a sense of how each therapist works. Since somatic therapy involves body awareness, it's important to find someone you feel safe with and who respects your boundaries.

How do I book a session?

Browse therapists on First Session who offer somatic therapy. Watch their intro videos to understand their approach, then book directly through the platform. Many offer online sessions, though some somatic work may be more effective in person—your therapist can discuss what format might work best for you.