In-Person Somatic Therapy in NYC
In-Person Therapy in Manhattan & Brooklyn
Written by Avi Klein
3 min read
Key Takeaways:
Downtown Somatic Therapy offers in-person somatic therapy at four NYC offices, across Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Every location is private, sound-treated, and accessible, chosen to help the nervous system settle.
Sessions cover individual, couples, and family work, with couples and family therapy drawing on EFT and PACT.
Therapists practice six somatic modalities: Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, Hakomi, AEDP, and ISTDP.
Somatic work benefits from in-person presence, with secure virtual sessions available for clients who prefer to meet from home.
Where can I see a somatic therapist in person in NYC?
Downtown Somatic Therapy offers in-person somatic therapy at four New York City offices: Lower Manhattan (225 Broadway), North Williamsburg (111 N 12th Street), South Williamsburg (134 Broadway), and Downtown Brooklyn (32 Court Street). Each location supports individual, couples, and family therapy, and many of our therapists also offer secure virtual sessions by TeleHealth.
Downtown Somatic Therapy is a New York City somatic practice with four in-person offices across Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, staffed by named clinicians who work in modalities including Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, the Hakomi Method, AEDP, and ISTDP. Individual sessions run 45 to 50 minutes; couples and family work runs 60 to 90 minutes and draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy. For clients who prefer to meet from home, many providers offer secure TeleHealth appointments.
At Downtown Somatic Therapy, we understand that healing happens best in environments designed for connection, safety, and transformation. Our offices provide New Yorkers with private sanctuaries away from the demands of city life—places where you can slow down, turn inward, and engage in the deep work of healing.
We believe the therapeutic environment is as important as the work itself. That's why we've carefully curated beautiful, spacious, and private offices throughout New York City, each designed to support your path whether you're seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family therapy. Across Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, our locations invite authentic connection and meaningful change.
Each office is thoughtfully appointed to foster an atmosphere of calm and safety, featuring comfortable seating, natural lighting, and serene environments that invite presence and vulnerability. We've chosen locations that are not only convenient but also offer the privacy and tranquility essential for somatic work, where the body's wisdom can be heard and honored.
Our NYC Locations
Lower Manhattan
Location: 225 Broadway, in the heart of Lower Manhattan's historic Financial District, surrounded by the area's rich architectural heritage. Steps away from City Hall Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, and South Street Seaport, while the building itself offers a quiet retreat from the bustling energy of one of NYC's most dynamic neighborhoods.
Key Features:
● Spacious therapy rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the environment with natural light
● Comfortable waiting area with soft seating and calming artwork
● Soundproof therapy rooms ensuring complete privacy
● Modern amenities including elevator access and year-round climate control
● Wheelchair accessible
● Ideal for somatic exploration with ample room to settle your nervous system
Transportation:
● Subway: 4, 5, 6 at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; A, C at Chambers Street; 1, 2, 3 at Park Place
● Multiple bus routes and nearby Citi Bike stations
Clinicians: The following therapists operate out of our Lower Manhattan office, as well as offer virtual appointments:
Melanie Berkowitz, Abby Cochran, Emma Haberman, Lily Meyersohn, Tymberly Canale, Luke Smithers, Daniela Krausz, Wes Curtis, Erica Schwartzberg, Anna Young, Pia Wallgren, Nina Vargas, Jeremy Oziel, Michael Lowney, Maya Abouhamad, Austin Dalgleish, Samantha Lockhart, Tony Ruiz
North Williamsburg
Location: Housed within the William Vale Hotel complex at 111 N 12th St, this location offers an elevated therapeutic experience with stunning views and sophisticated surroundings in one of North Brooklyn's most vibrant neighborhoods.
Key Features:
● Premium, refined environment with expansive windows overlooking the East River and Manhattan skyline
● Private entrance ensuring discretion and comfort
● Modern furnishings combined with warm, natural textures
● Access to world-class hotel amenities including concierge services and valet parking
● Elevator accessible
● Perfect for clients who appreciate refined surroundings while engaging in transformative work
Transportation:
● Subway: L train at Bedford Avenue (5-minute walk)
● East River Ferry for scenic commute option
● Bus: B46, B62 lines
● Ample parking available
Clinicians: The following therapists operate out of our North Williamsburg office, as well as offer virtual appointments:
Erica Schwartzberg, Austin Dalgleish, Tony Ruiz, Anna Young, Daniela Krausz
South Williamsburg
Location: Located at 134 Broadway in the heart of South Williamsburg's creative corridor, our office is situated among charming brownstones and local artisan shops. An authentic Brooklyn therapeutic experience in a neighborhood rich with cultural diversity and artistic energy.
Key Features:
● Original hardwood floors and high ceilings for an inviting, home-like atmosphere
● Large windows providing natural light
● Cozy waiting area with locally-sourced artwork and plants
● Acoustic privacy in all therapy rooms
● Walkable neighborhood with local cafes for pre- or post-session reflection
● Ground-floor accessibility
Transportation:
● Subway: J, M, Z at Marcy Avenue (8-minute walk); L at Bedford Avenue (10-minute walk)
● Bus: B46, B60, B62 lines
Clinicians: The following therapists operate out of our South Williamsburg office, as well as offer virtual appointments:
Erica Schwartzberg, Nina Vargas
Downtown Brooklyn
Location: 32 Court Street sits in the bustling heart of Downtown Brooklyn, surrounded by civic and cultural institutions such as the Borough Hall, the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Key Features:
● Generous square footage with separate rooms for individual, couples, and family work
● Contemporary design promoting comfort and focus
● Sound-dampening materials ensuring complete confidentiality
● Thoughtful lighting for warmth and welcome at any time of day
● Private consultation area with flexible seating configurations
● Large windows with privacy treatments
● Fully wheelchair accessible
● Brooklyn's most transit-connected location
Transportation:
● Subway: A, C, F at Jay St-MetroTech; G at Hoyt-Schermerhorn; 4, 5, 6 at Borough Hall; R, W at Court St-Borough Hall
● Exceptional transit access from all boroughs
Clinicians: The following therapists operate out of our Downtown Brooklyn office, as well as offer virtual appointments:
Samantha Lockhart, Lily Meyersohn, Tymberly Canale, Emma Haberman
Our Therapy Services
Individual Therapy
Individual somatic therapy provides a deeply personal container for healing, where your unique nervous system patterns and life experiences can be explored with complete attention and care. In individual sessions, our therapists help you develop a new relationship with your body, process stored trauma, and cultivate lasting resilience.
Our approach integrates traditional talk therapy with body-based interventions, helping you develop awareness of how your nervous system responds to stress, relationships, and life transitions. You'll learn practical tools for self-regulation, boundary setting, and emotional resilience that extend far beyond our sessions together. See below for more about the somatic modalities we offer.
Sessions typically last 45-50 minutes and are scheduled weekly.
Benefits:
● Completely personalized therapeutic attention tailored to your healing path
● Development of somatic awareness and nervous system regulation skills
● Safe container for processing trauma and life transitions
● Cultivation of body wisdom and intuitive guidance
● Flexible pacing that honors your individual needs
● Confidential environment for exploring sensitive topics
● Mind-body integration techniques for lasting change
Couples and Family Therapy
Our spacious offices provide the perfect setting for relational healing—private, safe environments where communication can deepen, conflicts can transform, and bonds can strengthen. We understand that relationships are living systems, and our approach helps each person develop their own nervous system regulation while learning to co-regulate with partners or family members.
In couples work, we help partners understand their individual attachment patterns, communication styles, and nervous system responses, then guide them toward new patterns of connection and intimacy. For families, we honor each member's experience while working toward greater understanding, respect, and healthy boundaries.
Our therapists offer a range of modalities for Family and Couples seeking treatment:
EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) - A research-backed approach that helps couples and families identify the negative cycles keeping them stuck and reconnect through deeper emotional vulnerability. By understanding how attachment needs drive our reactions, EFT transforms distress into secure, lasting bonds.
PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) - Draws on neuroscience and attachment theory to help partners understand how their nervous systems interact in real time. This highly experiential approach creates moments of genuine connection that rewire the brain for greater security, empathy, and resilience as a couple.
Sessions typically last 60-90 minutes to accommodate multiple participants.
Benefits:
● Improved communication skills for deeper understanding and connection
● Tools for healthy conflict resolution that strengthen relationships
● Development of individual and relational nervous system regulation
● Healing of attachment wounds and family-of-origin patterns
● Secure emotional bonds and increased intimacy
● Healthy boundaries with respect for individual needs
● Enhanced ability to support each other through challenges
● Practical skills for long-term relationship health
Somatic Modalities We Offer
Somatic Experiencing (SE) - Developed for trauma resolution, SE helps clients notice and track physical sensations in the body to safely release stored survival responses like fight, flight, or freeze.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Integrates body awareness with cognitive processing by helping clients identify physical patterns (such as posture, movement, or tension) that reflect emotional experiences and unresolved trauma.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or tapping, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they feel less emotionally overwhelming.
The Hakomi Method – Combines mindfulness with body-centered techniques, inviting clients to slow down, observe present-moment sensations, and uncover unconscious beliefs through gentle experiential exercises.
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) – Focuses on transformational emotional experiences by helping clients safely access, process, and move through deeply felt emotions in the presence of a supportive therapist.
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) – Addresses unconscious emotions through physical cues like muscle tension, breath changes, or bodily anxiety signals to help clients access and resolve underlying emotional conflicts.
Learn more about these modalities in our article 5 Kinds of Somatic Therapy
Why Choose In-Person Therapy?
While online therapy has its place, somatic work particularly benefits from in-person connection. The subtle cues of body language, the shared nervous system regulation that happens in physical presence, and the safety of a dedicated healing environment all contribute to deeper therapeutic outcomes. In our offices, you can fully disconnect from daily distractions and immerse yourself in the healing process.
Our commitment to in-person work reflects our belief that transformation happens through embodied connection—both with yourself and with your therapist. The inward path requires a container that supports your nervous system in settling, and our carefully designed environments provide exactly that sanctuary.
For individuals seeking a therapist from the comfort of their home, many of our providers offer virtual, secure appointments via TeleHealth.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Your healing deserves an environment that honors both your courage and your vulnerability. Our in-person offices throughout NYC are ready to welcome you into settings designed specifically for transformation, growth, and deep healing.
Each location offers the privacy, comfort, and therapeutic expertise necessary to support your individual path toward wholeness.
Book a Session
Reach out today to schedule your first appointment:
We'll help you discover which of our therapists and NYC locations feels like the right fit for your therapeutic work.
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We have four offices. Lower Manhattan at 225 Broadway in the Financial District, North Williamsburg at 111 N 12th Street in the William Vale complex, South Williamsburg at 134 Broadway, and Downtown Brooklyn at 32 Court Street. Each is private and sound-treated, chosen for calm, privacy, and ease of access.
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Yes. Our offices are set up for relational work, with couples and family sessions running 60 to 90 minutes. Therapists draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) to help partners and families shift the patterns that keep them stuck and build more secure connection.
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Our clinicians work in Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, the Hakomi Method, AEDP, and ISTDP. Each is a body-based approach to processing trauma and regulating the nervous system. The right fit depends on your needs and your therapist.
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Our Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn offices are wheelchair accessible, the South Williamsburg office is ground-floor accessible, and the North Williamsburg office is elevator accessible. Every location is chosen for comfort and ease of access as well as privacy.
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Yes. While somatic work often benefits from in-person presence, many of our therapists offer secure virtual sessions by TeleHealth for clients who prefer to meet from home.
