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

Trauma-informed therapy aims to avoid re-traumatization over the course of treatment by emphasizing a person-specific approach.

There has been a wave of mainstream acknowledgement that trauma is stored in the body, this is the second wave: moving it out.

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

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.

There are tons of deep breathing practices for relaxation, but did you know you can use it to heal and transform as well? Breathwork wonderfully complements the relational tools of psychotherapy.

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

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

How emotions and body sensations reveal what’s happening beneath the surface.

Make space for ancestral grief, gifts and burdens, and honor the inherent worth they convey upon ourselves and lineages.

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

If both individuals in a couple lean toward an avoidant attachment style, a therapist can help draw out the feelings gently over time.

Internal Family Systems is more than addressing emotional wounds; it’s about fostering a deep sense of connection and wholeness.

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.

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) offers a profound approach to navigating the aftermath of dishonesty.

The form medical trauma takes is as diverse as the experiences of the people who endure it.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emotions, when understood through somatic therapy, serve as valuable indicators of our inner state, revealing deeper truths about ourselves while requiring balanced interpretation to distinguish genuine insights from distorted responses.

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

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

Do you struggle to manage perfectionism and your ‘inner critic’ in the creative process? Learn how to identify and manage anxiety related to self-expression and art.

Those of us with anxious attachment style need to take extra care to watch out for ways we may be self-sabotaging our romantic relationships.

By addressing physical aspects of emotional experiences, somatic therapy helps to achieve genuine emotional healing and growth.

Somatic therapy offers strategies to help couples become unstuck and reconnect with each other.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your emotions? At Downtown Somatic Therapy, we believe in the healing power of emotion, but emotions can feel dangerous for some people.

There has been a wave of mainstream acknowledgement that trauma is stored in the body, this is the second wave: moving it out.

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

Due to its mindful, body-centered approach, somatic therapy can be an effective way to address and resolve a host of issues related to sex.

Soften how frightening the symptoms of a panic attack are by making the situation feel a bit more controlled. 

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

By delving into the sensations and bodily experiences associated with anxiety, somatic therapy offers a pathway to calmness and relief.

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

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

Fading into the background while others engage in animated debates? Often feeling like too many things in your relationship are left unsaid? You may be conflict avoidant.

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

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

Understanding the impact of emotionally unavailable attachment figures on adult attachment patterns is a crucial aspect of the therapeutic process.

What is the role of anger in an emotionally healthy person and how can somatic therapy help someone develop a positive relationship with anger?

Many men displaying anger or engaging in escapist or risky behaviors might be unaware they are symptoms of underlying depression.