Overcoming Fear of Commitment in Therapy

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

Inside TherapyStefan Allen-HickeyMay 13, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyaedp, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy, stefan allen-hickey

Why AEDP Can Be A Transformative Therapy for Men

How AEDP helps men safely explore emotions, build resilience, and deepen relationships.

Inside TherapyStefan Allen-HickeyMay 3, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyaedp, men's health

Going Deeper: AEDP, the body & Healing Attachment

Clinical Director Avi Klein spoke with therapist Michael Lowney at our Manhattan office about his AEDP work.

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

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

What’s all the fuss about Polyvagal Theory?

Rresearch about the nervous system that helps make sense of living experience within bodies, environment, and in relationships.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinJanuary 17, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapypolyvagal theory, Sarah Shuster

Attachment Science: 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

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

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

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

Why Somatic Therapy Can Be a Lifeline for Gay Men

Somatic therapy isn’t just about addressing pain; it’s also about embracing joy and pleasure in life.

Inside TherapyMichael LowneyFebruary 10, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapymen's health, gay men, lgbtq issues

The Importance of Our Biology in Somatic Therapy

Somatic therapy must include hormones—we can’t separate body, mind, and biology.

Inside TherapyStephanie AlirkanOctober 14, 2024Downtown Somatic Therapyhormones, serotonin, melatonin

Five Kinds of Somatic Therapies

What are the different kinds of somatic therapies and what are the key differences?

Inside TherapyAvi KleinSeptember 18, 2024Downtown Somatic TherapyMelanie Berkowitz, somatic therapy, gestalt, emdr, somatic experiencing, aedp, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy, sensorimotor psychotherapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

Do You Ever Feel Disconnected From Your Life and Body?

You may be experiencing conflict between your thinking brain and your feeling and sensing mammalian self.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinJune 5, 2024Downtown Somatic Therapysomatic experiencing

Beyond Words: AEDP and the Authentic Therapeutic Connection

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) encourages a genuine connection between therapist and client.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinApril 19, 2024Downtown Somatic Therapyaedp, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, attachment theory

Ages and Stages: Working with Developmental Stages in Therapy

Understanding Piaget and Erikson's ages and stages of development provides a valuable framework for somatic therapists.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinJanuary 17, 2024Downtown Somatic Therapypiaget, erikson, development, stages of development

The Case for Experiencing Our Positive Emotions in Therapy

Therapy isn’t just about coping, but learning to thrive through positive emotions.

Inside TherapyStephanie AlirkanMay 2, 2023Downtown Somatic TherapyAEDP, Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, Somatic, Depression, stephanie alirkan

New York City is Stressful: How Can Somatic Therapy Help?

Many New Yorkers experience anxiety on a daily basis but are uncertain how to decrease the negative effects that this stress has on their body - Somatic therapy can help.

Inside TherapyStefan Allen-HickeyJuly 5, 2022Downtown Somatic Therapymindfulness, cognitive, stefan allen-hickey, new york city, nyc, stress

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