Talk therapy primarily works with thoughts, beliefs, and emotions at a cognitive level. Somatic therapy adds direct attention to the body — physical sensations, nervous system responses, posture, breath, and the felt experience of emotions. For many people, especially those [...]
Yes — body-based approaches are among the most evidence-supported methods for trauma treatment. Trauma is stored in the nervous system, not just in memory or narrative. Approaches like Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and mindfulness-based body tracking help clients process trauma at [...]
Yes, and effectively so. Online somatic therapy does look a little different from in-person — therapists work with what they can see and what you can report — but the core practices translate well to telehealth. Many clients actually find [...]
In most cases, yes. Somatic therapy is typically billed under standard mental health CPT codes, and many insurance plans cover it. We verify benefits before your first session and help you understand your coverage. We’re currently in-network with Premera, Regence, [...]
That’s completely fine — and actually quite common. Many clients come to somatic therapy having only done traditional talk therapy before. Your therapist will introduce body-based practices gradually, with your input and consent at every step. There’s no expectation that [...]