Find a therapist who works with your body, not just your mind

You might notice it as a tightness in your chest that never quite goes away. A jaw that clenches without reason. A feeling of being braced for something, even when everything is fine. Or maybe you feel strangely disconnected — like you're watching your life from behind glass.

These are not signs that something is wrong with you. They are signs that your body is holding onto something it has not yet been able to release. Stress, trauma, grief, overwhelm — they do not just live in your thoughts. They settle into your muscles, your breath, your nervous system.

Somatic therapy works directly with these physical patterns. Instead of only talking about what happened, a somatic therapist helps you notice what your body is doing right now — and gently supports it to let go.