Clinical Director Avi Klein, LCSW and senior therapist Pia Wallgren, LCSW sit down to discuss EMDR, an evidence-based trauma processing model. They cover the neurobiology of bilateral stimulation, common misconceptions about the modality, and why a safe therapeutic relationship is essential to healing.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreTransform fear of commitment into secure, authentic connection with AEDP therapy.
Read MoreHow AEDP helps men safely explore emotions, build resilience, and deepen relationships.
Read MoreClinical Director Avi Klein spoke with therapist Michael Lowney at our Manhattan office about his AEDP work.
Read MoreCreating distance from our parts helps us gain perspective and relate to them without feeling overwhelmed.
Read MoreMany women face body struggles shaped by hormones, culture, and family beliefs. Somatic therapy supports healing.
Read MoreIn this post, we’ll explore how chronically repressing our anger impacts our body and offer a guide to sitting with anger.
Read MoreRresearch about the nervous system that helps make sense of living experience within bodies, environment, and in relationships.
Read MoreInfant-care research is reshaping therapy, encouraging warmth, presence, and deeper attuned connection.
Read MoreLearn how EFT and PACT help couples reconnect through attachment theory and neuroscience.
Read MoreExploring how ADHD shapes attachment, emotional bonds, and self-care through EMDR.
Read MoreA holistic, compassionate approach to strengthening relationships, well-suited to queer couples who may face unique challenges.
Read MoreInternal Family Systems therapy offers a transformative approach to healing for queer clients dealing with guilt and shame.
Read MoreSomatic therapy isn’t just about addressing pain; it’s also about embracing joy and pleasure in life.
Read MoreSomatic therapy must include hormones—we can’t separate body, mind, and biology.
Read MoreWhat are the different kinds of somatic therapies and what are the key differences?
Read MoreYou may be experiencing conflict between your thinking brain and your feeling and sensing mammalian self.
Read MoreAccelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) encourages a genuine connection between therapist and client.
Read MoreUnderstanding Piaget and Erikson's ages and stages of development provides a valuable framework for somatic therapists.
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