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Somatic Trauma Therapy near SF Bay Area, California
What is Somatic Trauma Therapy?
Main Points
→ Somatic trauma therapy helps release stress or trauma stored in the body by focusing on physical sensations and bodily awareness.
→ It uses techniques like breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to restore balance in the nervous system and promote healing.
→ This approach is effective for treating and healing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, relationship issues, emotional dysregulation, and others.
Somatic trauma therapy focuses on the mind-body connection, recognizing that stress or trauma is stored both physically and emotionally. This therapeutic intervention helps individuals become aware of their physical sensations (e.g., muscle tension, pain, or numbness) that may be linked to past wounds.
Using methods including breathing exercises, movement, mindfulness, and touch, somatic therapy helps release stored trauma in the body and promotes the regulation of the nervous system.
There are several types of somatic trauma therapy. Led by somatic therapists, somatic therapy includes somatic experiencing, sensorimotor psychotherapy, brainspotting, the Hakomi Method, polyvagal therapy, EMDR, and others.
Somatic therapy is effective in treating a wide array of physical, emotional, and psychological issues, especially those rooted in trauma or chronic stress.
I believe Somatic Trauma Therapy can help you release stored tension in your body and restore balance to your nervous system.
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How Somatic Trauma Therapy can Help You.
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Somatic therapy helps increase your awareness of bodily sensations and promote a healthier connection between your mind and body.
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Somatic therapy helps release physical tension and unresolved emotions stored in the body, thereby reducing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and stress.
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Somatic therapy fosters emotional regulation and relaxation through the use of breathwork, movement, touch, and mindfulness.
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Somatic therapy promotes a greater sense of safety, self-awareness, and emotional balance. It empowers you to cope with life's challenges more effectively.
Hello. I’m Dr. Priscilla W. Malm, your Somatic Therapist near SF Bay Area, California.
As a holistic psychologist in California with a trauma-informed and neuroscience background, I believe firmly that the mind-body connection plays a crucial role in emotional healing and wellness.
My approach to Somatic Therapy is warm, empathic, collaborative, and empowering. I actively listen to your needs and integrate other mind-body approaches that I may find helpful for you. These approaches include, but are not limited to: CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, polyvagal therapy, and others.
Your mental health matters. I invite you to take the next step whenever you are ready.
The Process - Somatic Trauma Therapy
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Step 1: Contact Us
The somatic therapy process begins when you reach out to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.
You may reach out to us by filling out an inquiry through our contact page. You may also call (650-257-0126) or email (info@growandwell.com) us.
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Step 2: Consultation
In the free 15-minute phone consultation, we will discuss the reasons you are seeking somatic therapy and explore what you are hoping to achieve.
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and determine if my approach and style align with your needs.
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Step 3: Intake Session
In our first appointment, we will take time to get to know you more deeply. We will start with questions about your background, mental health history, and any current challenges you're facing.
We may also discuss and set treatment goals to guide our work together.
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Step 4: Ongoing sessions
In our sessions, we will create a safe space to explore your emotions and physical sensations, increase body awareness, release tension or trauma, and restore nervous system balance using personalized mind-body techniques to support your healing.
