Heal from Within — Somatic Experiencing® for Trauma Recovery and Nervous System Balance
Trauma lives in the body — not just in the mind.
Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) offers a gentle, body-based approach to release trauma, rebuild trust in your body, and rediscover a sense of safety, aliveness, and inner stability.
Healing doesn’t have to be painful. It can be a return home to yourself.
1
What is Somatic Experiencing® ?
Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma, developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine.
Instead of reliving the story, SE™ helps the nervous system complete self-protective responses that were interrupted during overwhelming experiences.
Through small, manageable steps, SE™ restores balance, resilience, and a sense of internal safety.
If you want to learn more about Dr. Peter A. Levine’s groundbreaking work, you can visit the official SE™ website here.
2
Who can Benefit from Somatic Experiencing®?
🌱 Complex trauma (C-PTSD) and PTSD
🌱 Chronic anxiety, panic attacks
🌱 Emotional numbness or dissociation
🌱 Overwhelm, hypervigilance, or shutdown states
🌱 Chronic pain or health conditions linked to trauma
🌱 Feeling "stuck" in survival modes (fight/flight/freeze)
🌱 Personal growth and resilience-building
3
How a Session with Me Looks Like
✨ Creating Safety First — We start by gently attuning to your body’s signals, at your own pace.
✨ Tracking Sensations — Together, we notice sensations, emotions, and impulses — without judgment or force.
✨ Completing Survival Responses — Your body may naturally move, shake, tremble, or breathe more deeply as unfinished protective responses complete.
✨ Grounding and Integration — We always close with stabilization, grounding, and celebrating small steps of healing.
Every session is a collaboration — you are in charge of the pace, the depth, and the direction.
4
After the Session
Processing Time: You might feel a range of emotions or sensations after a session. This is part of the process of your body integrating the work done during the session.
Self-Care: Your therapist may recommend self-care practices such as gentle movement, hydration, rest, or journaling to help you process and integrate your experience.
Follow-Up: Regular sessions are often recommended to build upon progress and continue the healing process. The frequency and duration of sessions will depend on your individual needs and progress.
5
Expectations
-
Non-Intrusive Approach: SE is designed to be non-intrusive and respects your pace and comfort level. The focus is on creating a sense of safety and empowerment.
-
Body-Centered Therapy: Unlike some forms of therapy that focus on talking about traumatic events, SE emphasizes bodily sensations and physical experiences.
-
Gradual Progress: Healing from trauma is a gradual process. SE aims to incrementally release the trauma stored in the body, reducing symptoms over time.
By understanding these aspects, you can enter your Somatic Experiencing session with a sense of preparedness and openness to the process, enhancing the potential for healing and growth.
6
FAQ Somatic Experiencing
Is Somatic Experiencing® talk therapy?
No. While talking can be part of the process, SE™ focuses on the body’s experience, helping you heal through sensations, impulses, and movements.
Do I have to remember my trauma to heal?
No. Healing can happen even without conscious memory. We work with what is present now, gently and respectfully.
What if I feel overwhelmed?
SE™ is built around titration — going slowly, in small, digestible steps, so that healing remains safe and supportive.
7
More Information
If you are interested in learning more about Somatic Experiencing and his creator Dr. Peter Levine, here are some further links and book recommendations:
Books:
-
Walking the Tiger, Peter Levine
-
Healing Trauma, Peter Levine
🌿 Are you ready to reconnect with your body’s natural wisdom and move beyond trauma?
📩 Contact me to schedule a Somatic Experiencing® session and begin your healing journey.
(Curious about other body-based methods? Learn more about TRE® sessions here.)