SOMATIC EXPERIENCING THERAPY ONLINE IN OHIO
Healing that starts in the body.
Somatic Experiencing Therapy is a body-centered approach to healing trauma and stress. With online somatic therapy, you learn to notice what your body has been holding and help it settle, from wherever feels safest in Ohio. You don’t need the perfect words for it.
- Online across Ohio
- Adults 18+
- Superbills provided
Your body remembers. It can learn to rest, too.
We’ll start there, gently.
Before we jump in, looking for a therapist takes guts. We’re glad you found your way here.
Breathe inIn for four, out for six. Stop whenever you want.
What is Somatic Experiencing Therapy?
Somatic Experiencing Therapy is a body-centered approach that looks at how your sensations, emotions, and thoughts connect. Together we’ll notice what your body is doing, at a speed that feels safe enough to keep going.
When something overwhelming happens, your body can hold onto that stress long after the moment passes. It might show up as a tight chest, a clenched jaw, or a stomach that never quite unknots. Talk therapy alone doesn’t always reach it. (Bodies have very good memories.)
In online somatic therapy, we use tools like breathwork, grounding, gentle movement, and guided imagery to help your nervous system release what it’s been carrying and find its way back to calm. You stay in charge of what feels right.
Not sure you’re “in touch” with your body? Most people aren’t at first. That’s where we start.
What brings people to somatic therapy
Tap anything that sounds familiar. You don’t need to understand what your body is doing, or even have the right words, to start.
Always on high alert
Loud noises make you jump, and your body stays braced for something even when nothing is wrong.
Anxiety you feel in your body
A racing heart, shallow breath, or a knot in your stomach that shows up before you even know what you’re worried about.
Trauma talk therapy didn’t reach
You understand what happened and why it affected you. Your body just hasn’t gotten the message yet.
Feeling numb or disconnected
Days blur together, and it feels like you’re watching your life from a few steps outside yourself.
Tension that won’t let go
Tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, or a back that’s always sore, and no amount of stretching seems to fix it.
Living with a chronic illness
Your body has felt like the enemy for a while now, and you’d like to find a gentler way to live in it.
Medical trauma
Procedures, hospital stays, or being dismissed by providers left your body tense every time you walk into an appointment.
Panic that comes out of nowhere
One minute you’re fine, and the next your body is sounding every alarm it has.
Trouble sleeping
You’re exhausted, but the second your head hits the pillow, your body decides it’s time to stay on guard.
Shutting down under stress
When things get hard, you go blank, freeze up, or check out, and only feel it later.
Getting overwhelmed easily
Small things tip you over the edge, and it takes hours (or days) to come back down.
Not feeling safe in your body
Being in your own skin feels uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or like somewhere you’d rather not stay.
Don’t see yours? Bring it to the free consult. Plenty of people start with “my body just feels off.”
A few things we’d like you to hear
You don’t have to talk your way through it.
Some sessions are more noticing than talking. Quiet counts as progress too.
Nothing will feel forced.
You decide what to try and when to pause. “Not today” is always an answer.
There’s no wrong way to feel your body.
Fidgety, numb, teary, or totally unsure. Whatever shows up is welcome.
What therapy at Empower Wellness is like
Therapy works best when it feels like a real relationship. Pick a tab to see what you can expect every time you work with us.
At your pace
There’s no timeline you have to hit. We start where you are, check in often about how things feel, and slow down whenever your body asks us to.You’re the expert
We know a lot about therapy, and you know your life. Sessions are a collaboration, and you always get a say in where we go next.Gently challenging
Support doesn’t mean agreeing with everything. When a belief or pattern is keeping you stuck, we’ll name it with care and work through it together.No surprises
You’ll know what we’re doing and why. Ask anything at any point, including why we’re trying something.Always welcome back
Life gets busy, money gets tight, or you need a breather. If you step away, the door here stays open.Body first, then the story
Settle your nervous systemSomatic tools help your body come down from high alert.
Make sense of what happenedCBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy help untangle the beliefs that keep you stuck.
Build what comes nextRelational work on boundaries and connection, so the changes hold up outside of session.
Approaches we draw from
- Somatic therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- CBT
- Relational therapy
- Integrative care
Specialized trauma training Advanced Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, with ongoing training in somatic therapy.
Empower Wellness is private pay
We don’t bill insurance directly, but we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.- You and your therapist decide what therapy looks like, together.
- No diagnosis is required to get started.
- Session frequency fits your life and your nervous system.
- You get specialized trauma care whether or not we’re in your network.
What can change in somatic therapy
Progress rarely feels dramatic from the inside. It tends to show up in your body first, before your mind catches up.
Your body spends less time braced for danger, and stressful moments pass a little faster.
You notice the tight shoulders or shallow breath early, and you know what to do about it.
Your body starts to feel less like a problem to manage and more like a place you can rest.
Hard days still happen. You just don’t stay stuck in them as long.
Questions people often ask about somatic therapy
Still wondering about something? Send it our way and we’ll answer it personally.
Ask your questionWe’ll get to know each other, talk about what’s bringing you in, and go over your goals. We might try a simple grounding exercise so you can get a feel for somatic work. You share as much or as little as you want.
Sessions happen over secure video. We guide you through breathwork, grounding, and gentle movement from your own space, which can make it easier for your body to relax. You also get your own blanket and possibly your own pet.
No. All sessions are online, and nothing involves touch. Any movement is gentle and always your choice.
That’s really common, especially after trauma. We start small, with things like noticing your feet on the floor, and build from there.
Talk therapy focuses mostly on thoughts and stories. Somatic therapy also pays attention to what’s happening in your body, so you can work through stress that words alone don’t reach. We often blend the two.
It depends on you. Some people come for a few months to work through something specific, and others stay longer. We’ll check in regularly about how it’s going and what you want next.
It won’t replace medical care, but it can help with the stress, fear, and medical trauma that often come with a chronic illness. Many people find it helps them feel less at war with their bodies.
We’re private pay. We can provide a superbill so you can request out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company.
We aren’t a crisis service. If you’re in immediate danger, call or text 988, or call 911. Once things feel more stable, we’d be glad to talk.
Whenever you’re ready, we’re here.
Start with a free, no-pressure 15-minute call. Ask your questions, get a feel for how we work, and decide from there.In crisis? Call or text 988, or call 911.