Find 9 therapists that can help with Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine to address the effects of trauma and restore the natural regulation of the nervous system. It focuses on the connection between the mind and body, emphasizing the body's innate ability to heal from traumatic experiences. Somatic Experiencing recognizes that traumatic events can overwhelm an individual's capacity to cope, leading to a state of dysregulation in the nervous system. This dysregulation can manifest in symptoms such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, hypervigilance, or physical pain. The goal of Somatic Experiencing is to help individuals renegotiate and resolve traumatic experiences by paying attention to bodily sensations, movements, and physiological responses. The therapist guides the person in gently revisiting and exploring their bodily sensations related to the traumatic event while maintaining a sense of safety and grounding. Through this process, individuals are encouraged to release and discharge the trapped energy or tension associated with the trauma. By gradually reestablishing a sense of safety and allowing the nervous system to complete its natural self-regulatory cycles, healing and integration can occur.