Going Deeper: A Conversation on AEDP, the Body, and Healing Attachment

Our Clinical Director, Avi Klein, LCSW, recently sat down for a conversation at our Manhattan office with Downtown Somatic Therapy therapist Michael Lowney, LMSW, who practices AEDP extensively in his work

Inside TherapyMichael LowneyMarch 12, 2026aedp, Avi Klein, michael lowney, video

Your Body Isn’t the Problem. The Standard Is.

Somatic therapy in NYC can help you heal your relationship with your body and live more intuitively.

Understand Your IssuesDaniela KrauszFebruary 27, 2026body image, body issues

When Talking Isn't Enough: How IFS Therapy Heals Trauma

Creating distance from our parts helps us gain perspective and relate to them without feeling overwhelmed.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinFebruary 13, 2026ifs, internal family systems

Reclaiming Your Body Through Somatic Therapy

Many women face body struggles shaped by hormones, culture, and family beliefs. Somatic therapy supports healing.

Inside TherapyDaniela KrauszJanuary 26, 2026Melanie Berkowitz, Tina Tacorian, anger, anger management

Is Depression Anger Turned Inward?

In this post, we’ll explore how chronically repressing our anger impacts our body and offer a guide to sitting with anger.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinJanuary 22, 2026Melanie Berkowitz, Tina Tacorian, anger, anger management

The Therapist as a Secure Base

Infant-care research is reshaping therapy, encouraging warmth, presence, and deeper attuned connection.

Inside TherapyLuke SmithersJanuary 13, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyattachment theory, attachment science, attachment issues

How Does Couples Therapy Work?

Learn how EFT and PACT help couples reconnect through attachment theory and neuroscience.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinJanuary 6, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapycouples therapy, cbt, cognitive behavioral therapy, eft, pact

Overcoming Fear of Commitment in Therapy

Transform fear of commitment into secure, authentic connection with AEDP therapy.

Inside TherapyStefan Allen-HickeyNovember 24, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyaedp, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy, stefan allen-hickey

Five Places in NYC for Somatic Healing Outside of Therapy

From forest bathing, to mindful movement, spas, and meditation. Ground yourself and find balance beyond the therapy room.

Self CareAvi KleinNovember 10, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapystefan allen-hickey, nyc, somatic therapy, mindfulness, meditation

What is Attachment-Focused EMDR?

Exploring how ADHD shapes attachment, emotional bonds, and self-care through EMDR.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinOctober 29, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyemdr, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, attachment theory, attachment issues

EMDR in NYC: How It Works and What You Might Experience

EMDR, paired with somatic therapy, supports emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and greater connection to the body.

Inside TherapyAbby CochranOctober 27, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyemdr, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, attachment issues

Working with ADHD Experientially

Therapist and client work with curiosity about the ways ADHD impacts our emotional bonds.

Understand Your IssuesAustin DalgleishSeptember 15, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyadhd, neurodivergence, shame, somatic experiencing

What is Emotional Perfectionism?

Discussing individual’s need to regulate and control their emotions to avoid feelings of shame, guilt, or disappointment.

Understand Your IssuesAvi KleinJuly 28, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyemotional health, emotionally focused therapy

The Advantages of Emotionally Focused Therapy for LGBTQ Couples

A holistic, compassionate approach to strengthening relationships, well-suited to queer couples who may face unique challenges.

Inside TherapyMichael LowneyJuly 7, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyeft, emotionally focused therapy, lgbtq issues, michael lowney, queer theory, lgbtq

I Think I Have Trauma

Healing starts with self-validation, and approaches like somatic therapy help the mind and body recover.

Understand Your IssuesWes CurtisJune 16, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapysomatic therapy, emdr, wes curtis, trauma, trauma therapy

A Somatic Approach to Breaking Free from a Victim Mentality

Understanding victim consciousness isn’t about self-blame; it’s about self-awareness.

Understand Your IssuesStephanie AlirkanMay 29, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyself-sabotage, somatic therapy, hormones, embodiment, self-compassion, Self-awareness, karpman drama triangle, drama triangle

IFS and Queer Healing: Understanding Protectors and Exiles

Internal Family Systems therapy offers a transformative approach to healing for queer clients dealing with guilt and shame.

Inside TherapyLuke SmithersMay 5, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyifs, internal family systems, lgbtq issues

Five Books to Help Heal your Body Image

If you are struggling with body image, you are not alone. Feel more connected to your body, and less alone in your struggle.

Self CareAvi KleinApril 16, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapybody awareness, body issues, body image

IFS Helps Couples Struggling With Depression Repair and Reconnect

IFS paves a new way forward—one where curiosity, compassion, and partnership guide them back to each other.

Understand Your IssuesAvi KleinMarch 27, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyifs, internal family systems, couples therapy, relationships

Are Emotions Contagious?

Understanding how easily emotions spread and impact us can be essential for deepening your somatic therapy work.

Understand Your IssuesAvi KleinMarch 4, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyemotional health, Emotional Regulation

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