Somatic Experiencing® Therapy
in Lynnwood, WA

Heal trauma by listening to your body
—not reliving the past

Somatic Experiencing®

If you’ve tried talk therapy and still feel stuck—on edge, shut down, or overwhelmed—your nervous system may still be carrying what your mind already understands.

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a gentle, body-based therapy that helps your system complete what trauma interrupted, so your body can finally return to safety, ease, and connection.

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When trauma lives in the body

Trauma isn’t just what happened—it’s what your nervous system had to do to survive.

You might notice:

  • Feeling constantly anxious, hypervigilant, or on edge

  • Sudden shutdown, numbness, or dissociation

  • Chronic tension, pain, fatigue, or digestive issues

  • Strong emotional reactions that feel “too big” for the situation

  • Difficulty feeling safe, grounded, or present—even when life is stable

These aren’t personal failures. They’re signs of a nervous system still protecting you.

What makes Somatic Experiencing® different

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• Work bottom-up, starting with body sensations rather than stories

• Track subtle signals in your nervous system (breath, tension, impulses)

• Gently release stored survival energy—at your pace

• Build capacity for safety, regulation, and choice

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What healing looks like in Somatic Experiencing®

  • More ease and relaxation in the body

  • Fewer anxiety spikes or shutdown states

  • Improved sleep and energy

  • A stronger sense of boundaries and self-trust

  • Feeling more present, grounded, and alive

Healing happens gradually, safely, and with respect for your nervous system.

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What Somatic Experiencing® session feels like

✅ Notice sensations like warmth, tightness, or movement

✅ Pause often to check what your body needs

✅ Reconnecting with your body as yours again

✅ Learn grounding tools you can use in daily life

✅ Stay fully oriented to the present moment

We follow your system and honor your body’s needs.

Your body already knows how to heal.
Somatic Experiencing® helps it remember.

SE can be especially supportive for:

  • Developmental & childhood trauma

  • Medical trauma

  • Sexual or physical abuse

  • Chronic stress & burnout

  • Anxiety, panic, and PTSD

  • Highly sensitive or emotionally attuned individuals

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WHY WORK WITH ME

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Over the years, I’ve helped clients move beyond trauma, reconnect with their bodies, and feel more like themselves—more compassionate, calm, confident, courageous, and creative.

I blend inner child work, attachment-focused therapy, bilateral stimulation, somatic tracking, and nervous system healing to create deep, lasting change. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in genuine compassion.

I understand how heavy things have felt, and I know how to help you find clarity, ease, and a more empowered relationship with yourself.

You’ve already taken a brave step by being here.
Let’s continue this journey — gently, intentionally, and together.

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