Attachment, the Body, and Neurodivergence in Somatic Couples Therapy

Clinicians Nina Vargas and Avi Klein speak in this video on what couples get wrong about therapy, how ADHD reshapes a relationship, and how the body can rescue a hard relationship talk.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinSeptember 9, 2026somatic therapy, video, couples therapy

Moving Beyond Control: Body-Centered Therapy & Reconnecting with Yourself

Clinical Director Avi Klein and clinician Daniela Krausz discuss how societal pressure lands in the physical body, why rigidity around health can backfire, and how gentle somatic entry points offer a path toward true self-compassion.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinSeptember 2, 2026somatic therapy, video, body issues, women’s issues

Beyond the Worry: Somatic Psychotherapy for Anxiety & Stress Relief in NYC

We define anxiety by what happens in the body and we measure the severity of that anxiety by how it manifests physically.

Understand Your IssuesAvi KleinAugust 19, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyanxiety, Anne Heller, substance abuse, coping, somatic therapy

How Somatic Therapy Differs from Other Types of Therapy

Somatic therapy starts with the body. See how it differs from cognitive, insight-oriented, and mindfulness approaches through one client’s story.

Inside TherapyChristine MennaJuly 22, 2026Downtown Somatic TherapyChristine Menna, somatic therapy, somatic experiencing, mindfulness, cognitive, insight, peter levine

Finding What's Underneath: Body-Centered Therapy

Clinical Director Avi Klein interviews senior clinician Melanie Berkowitz on somatic therapy: modalities, slowing down, and what the body reveals.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinJuly 8, 2026somatic therapy, somatic experiencing, video

Why living in New York City can be triggering for trauma survivors

There are unique challenges when it comes to living in New York City while managing symptoms of PTSD — but therapy can help.

Understand Your IssuesAvi KleinJuly 7, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapysomatic therapy, Sarah Shuster, ptsd, new york city, nyc

Three Ways Somatic Therapy Can Help You Quiet Your Inner Critic

Somatic therapy works with your “felt experience” to help you uncover what your inner critic so you can cultivate true self-acceptance and tend to your most vulnerable needs and desires.

Inside TherapyTina TacorianJune 26, 2026Downtown Somatic TherapyTina Tacorian, inner critic, somatic therapy

Working with a somatic therapist if you are interested in EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing focuses on emotions connected to memory with bilateral stimulation, like tapping on the body.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinJune 25, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyemdr, somatic therapy, types of therapy

Three Ways to Do Deeper Work in Therapy

Identify what is getting in the way, move past blockages and help you access your true emotions, needs and desires.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinJune 18, 2026Downtown Somatic TherapyAnne Heller, therapy, somatic therapy

How Shame Affects Relationships

When we feel shame we may withdraw from others, avoid intimacy, or become defensive or angry.

Understand Your IssuesAvi KleinJune 10, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapytherapy, somatic therapy, shame, relationships, couples therapy, Tina Tacorian

Breathwork: A Somatic Solution to Rushing About in NYC

Rushing Woman's Syndrome is a reality for many navigating the fast-paced rhythm of New York City. What’s behind the rushing?

Inside Therapy, Self CareAvi KleinJune 5, 2026Downtown Somatic TherapySarah Shuster, somatic therapy, breathwork, embodiment, women’s issues, stephanie alirkan

How Somatic Therapy Can Help Ease Defense Mechanisms

Somatic therapy improves awareness of defense mechanisms and helps process the feelings these defenses are covering up.

Understand Your IssuesStefan Allen-HickeyJune 4, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapydefense mechanisms, somatic therapy

How does Somatic Therapy help with depression?

By acknowledging, and sitting with, how depression makes us feel in our bodies, we can begin to overcome the feelings of “overwhelm” that depression can engender.

Inside TherapyStefan Allen-HickeyJune 3, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapystefan allen-hickey, depression, somatic 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 AlirkanJune 2, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyself-sabotage, somatic therapy, hormones, embodiment, self-compassion, Self-awareness, karpman drama triangle, drama triangle

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 1, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapysomatic therapy, emdr, wes curtis, trauma, trauma therapy

Can Somatic Therapy Help With Attachment Issues?

At Downtown Somatic Therapy, we believe that somatic therapy is a powerful way to address attachment wounds and to experience deep healing and a renewed sense of joy in life.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinMay 22, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapysomatic therapy, attachment issues, attachment theory, Anne Heller, pia wallgren

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 KleinMay 7, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapystefan allen-hickey, nyc, somatic therapy, mindfulness, meditation

Why Does Therapy Feel Boring? Understanding What Boredom Really Means

You started therapy with energy, but a few months in, sessions feel flat. You've covered the obvious issues and suddenly have "nothing to talk about." For busy New Yorkers, that boredom can feel like wasted time. But what if it's pointing you toward something important?

Understand Your IssuesStefan Allen-HickeyApril 21, 2026somatic therapy, boredom, individual therapy