Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somatic Experiencing?

Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a body-based approach supporting the nervous system into a state of balance and wellbeing after or during stressful or traumatic experiences. One may also not know of said traumatic experiences or even register stress explicitly, but they may not be able to sleep, feel anxious or depressed, or still be getting hooked into old patterns despite years of therapy and so on. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, renowned trauma researcher, practitioner and author ("Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma" amongst others), SE has 45+ years of successful clinical application in the treatment of shock and developmental trauma. It is taught internationally as an effective method for resolving symptoms of traumatic stress and draws upon the wisdom and techniques from stress physiology, biology, ethology, medical biophysics, and neuroscience.

What is Somatic Experiencing Touch Work?

SE Touch uses Somatic Experiencing principles while gently introducing touch. We might work both sitting or the client may lay on the table, fully clothed, face up, eyes open and communicating together throughout. This is not a massage and requires both of our presence and attention to work.

Why would I want to come to Somatic Experiencing?

Most people I see have tried many other things and at best are calming any symptoms of unresolved stress and trauma. Somatic Experiencing gets to the root of the symptoms to clear the symptoms.

Is it Talk Therapy?

We talk a little about your experiences but our focus is on what is happening in your body as you are talking. It is a body-lead practice, so we pay attention to and be guided by your body's process.

Do you take insurance?

I do not take insurance.

If I'm curious about working with you, what do I do?

You can schedule a Free Consultation using the "Yes Please!" button below!