Why is somatic therapy a preferred approach for trauma? 

Trauma is difficult to unlock with talk therapy, because trauma imprints often reside outside of conscious awareness. But these imprints can be found through the body. My process enlists the body as a map of the unconscious to locate core issues and transform them.

One of the skills my clients learn is a form of embodied intelligence called interoception, which is the perception of inner states of the body. Emerging research reveals that strengthening interoception can bring multiple benefits, such as improved emotional regulation, increased empathy, and better decision-making under stress. 

Once interoception comes online, we combine it with memory reconsolidation. Using therapies that stimulate the plasticity of memories allows us to reprocess core material. It’s an approach that can change the valence of memories, seed new beliefs, and offer a sense of mastery over one’s personal history.