Somatic Therapists in Toronto, ON
Jordan Day Weir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5A
My approach is integrative, pulling from Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, EFT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and relational therapy.
So, you’re here because you want change. Maybe you are desperate for relief, but how can therapy help? Therapy is a process of reconnection. Connecting to yourself, your heart, and to others. When space is held for all parts of you to express themselves and be heard, things that were stuck can begin to move. It’s simple, but it’s not easy- fear and shame can make it so hard to be okay with ourselves and our lives. But you don’t have to do this alone.
My approach is integrative, pulling from Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, EFT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and relational therapy.
So, you’re here because you want change. Maybe you are desperate for relief, but how can therapy help? Therapy is a process of reconnection. Connecting to yourself, your heart, and to others. When space is held for all parts of you to express themselves and be heard, things that were stuck can begin to move. It’s simple, but it’s not easy- fear and shame can make it so hard to be okay with ourselves and our lives. But you don’t have to do this alone.
I try to support you to understand the physical and somatic elements of experience, and find ways to soothe, calm, and energise the body, and understand its story.
I support you to feel safer and healthier in your environment, relationships and body. Rooted in an anti-oppressive framework, I help understand how past experiences, may be impacting in the present, and explore the mind-body connection. By building trust and deeply listening, I try and support you to meet your goals for therapy. I work extensively with folks who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, issues of self-worth, self-harm, dissociation and integrating psychedelic or transpersonal experiences. I also frequently work with couples and parents. I am a certified psychedelic assisted therapist, IFS and ACT therapist.
I try to support you to understand the physical and somatic elements of experience, and find ways to soothe, calm, and energise the body, and understand its story.
I support you to feel safer and healthier in your environment, relationships and body. Rooted in an anti-oppressive framework, I help understand how past experiences, may be impacting in the present, and explore the mind-body connection. By building trust and deeply listening, I try and support you to meet your goals for therapy. I work extensively with folks who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, issues of self-worth, self-harm, dissociation and integrating psychedelic or transpersonal experiences. I also frequently work with couples and parents. I am a certified psychedelic assisted therapist, IFS and ACT therapist.
Rina Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, BASoc, DipPsyc, CTIC, ISTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X (Online Only)
Drawing from modalities such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Somatic Trauma-Informed/Trauma-Focused approaches, Mindfulness practices, and other holistic healing methods, I tailor our sessions to honour your unique lived experiences.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, personal relationships, mood shifts, insecurity, grief or painful memories rooted in trauma, you shouldn't have to work through it alone. I create a safe and supportive environment where I help you learn how to manage your emotions, understand yourself better, build healthy relationships, and change the way you think to help you heal and grow.
Drawing from modalities such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Somatic Trauma-Informed/Trauma-Focused approaches, Mindfulness practices, and other holistic healing methods, I tailor our sessions to honour your unique lived experiences.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, personal relationships, mood shifts, insecurity, grief or painful memories rooted in trauma, you shouldn't have to work through it alone. I create a safe and supportive environment where I help you learn how to manage your emotions, understand yourself better, build healthy relationships, and change the way you think to help you heal and grow.
Allysha Jindal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RKin
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W (Online Only)
I use an integrated approach, drawing from modalities such as EFT, attachment work, ACT, narrative therapy, polyvagal theory, psychodynamic theory, and somatic modalities, within a trauma-informed lens.
Hi there and I am glad that you are here! My aim is to work with clients to firstly feel safe, as you share your stories, being fully present with you, and staying attuned to your experience. I help you make sense of your struggle with anxiety, emotional dysregulation, shame, grief, chronic illness/pain, or perinatal/parenting challenges. We will work together to help you bring awareness to patterns and themes, through use of a mind-body lens. We aim to develop the skill of awareness and attunement to your body, emotions and thoughts, allowing transformation of your inner landscape.
I use an integrated approach, drawing from modalities such as EFT, attachment work, ACT, narrative therapy, polyvagal theory, psychodynamic theory, and somatic modalities, within a trauma-informed lens.
Hi there and I am glad that you are here! My aim is to work with clients to firstly feel safe, as you share your stories, being fully present with you, and staying attuned to your experience. I help you make sense of your struggle with anxiety, emotional dysregulation, shame, grief, chronic illness/pain, or perinatal/parenting challenges. We will work together to help you bring awareness to patterns and themes, through use of a mind-body lens. We aim to develop the skill of awareness and attunement to your body, emotions and thoughts, allowing transformation of your inner landscape.
I bring curiosity, compassion, presence and informed intuition to our collaboration, along with extensive expressive arts, internal family systems, somatic and arts-based resources.
In my private practice as an expressive arts therapist I use the arts along with conversation and reflection, to help clients get ‘unstuck,’ uncover resources for change and growth, live with suffering when necessary and celebrate the joy of life as we humans always have -- by making meaning through making art. Increasingly, I also draw on Internal Family Systems (working with our "parts") to support and inform a safe and effective healing environment. I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, creative blocks, eating disorders, physical illness, grief, trauma and sexual abuse.
I bring curiosity, compassion, presence and informed intuition to our collaboration, along with extensive expressive arts, internal family systems, somatic and arts-based resources.
In my private practice as an expressive arts therapist I use the arts along with conversation and reflection, to help clients get ‘unstuck,’ uncover resources for change and growth, live with suffering when necessary and celebrate the joy of life as we humans always have -- by making meaning through making art. Increasingly, I also draw on Internal Family Systems (working with our "parts") to support and inform a safe and effective healing environment. I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, creative blocks, eating disorders, physical illness, grief, trauma and sexual abuse.
I incorporate aspects of Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment, Trauma-Informed Breath work, Somatic and Mindfulness-based therapies.
Do you feel as if you are constantly oscillating between feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Do you struggle with regulating emotions, anxiety, or finding balance? Maybe past wounds are keeping you stuck in the same old relational patterns, or the reality of living in the modern world is overwhelming, leaving little room for connecting with yourself. I support individual adults to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. My practice is rooted in the belief that within every person exists a wellspring — a source of innate wisdom, and creativity. I support you to heal the relationship you have with all parts of yourself.
I incorporate aspects of Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment, Trauma-Informed Breath work, Somatic and Mindfulness-based therapies.
Do you feel as if you are constantly oscillating between feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Do you struggle with regulating emotions, anxiety, or finding balance? Maybe past wounds are keeping you stuck in the same old relational patterns, or the reality of living in the modern world is overwhelming, leaving little room for connecting with yourself. I support individual adults to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. My practice is rooted in the belief that within every person exists a wellspring — a source of innate wisdom, and creativity. I support you to heal the relationship you have with all parts of yourself.
Our sessions may involve mindfulness and somatic work, such as breath work, grounding, movement, creative expression, implementing new skills that fit your interests and goals, as well as drawing on supports and resources.
Having the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with on your goals, challenges, and emotional turmoil can help put things into perspective and create a plan for success. It can be challenging to navigate the world in the face of oppression, disability, stigma, and other barriers to success. My therapy draws on inner strengths and authenticity to manage complex thoughts and emotions and increase feelings of empowerment. I emphasize meaning-making, the importance of self-efficacy, and perceived control of experiences in the healing process from cognitive, somatic, and social-constructivist perspectives.
Our sessions may involve mindfulness and somatic work, such as breath work, grounding, movement, creative expression, implementing new skills that fit your interests and goals, as well as drawing on supports and resources.
Having the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with on your goals, challenges, and emotional turmoil can help put things into perspective and create a plan for success. It can be challenging to navigate the world in the face of oppression, disability, stigma, and other barriers to success. My therapy draws on inner strengths and authenticity to manage complex thoughts and emotions and increase feelings of empowerment. I emphasize meaning-making, the importance of self-efficacy, and perceived control of experiences in the healing process from cognitive, somatic, and social-constructivist perspectives.
Mahshad Aryafar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapist, drawing on therapeutic approaches such as psychodynamic, somatic, complex systems, cultural identities, and mindfulness techniques.
I work primarily with adults seeking to improve their mental health, overcome destructive or addictive behavioural patterns, and creative block, recover from trauma, burnout, or stressful life situations, make life or career transitions, and enhance relationships so that they can live a more enriched and meaningful life. Furthermore, as a therapist who has gone through immigration experience, I help my clients bring cohesion to the different cultures they navigate and create a unique and cohesive cultural identity and sense of self. I conduct therapy sessions in both English and Farsi.
I am a trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapist, drawing on therapeutic approaches such as psychodynamic, somatic, complex systems, cultural identities, and mindfulness techniques.
I work primarily with adults seeking to improve their mental health, overcome destructive or addictive behavioural patterns, and creative block, recover from trauma, burnout, or stressful life situations, make life or career transitions, and enhance relationships so that they can live a more enriched and meaningful life. Furthermore, as a therapist who has gone through immigration experience, I help my clients bring cohesion to the different cultures they navigate and create a unique and cohesive cultural identity and sense of self. I conduct therapy sessions in both English and Farsi.
Noor Bawa
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M3C (Online Only)
I provide therapy through an integrative approach which draws from the following approaches: Humanistic, EFT, DBT, IFS, Somatic, & Psychodynamic.
Are you navigating overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress? Do you long for a space where you can feel seen, understood, and celebrated for who you are? My name is Noor (she/they) & I’m a Queer, South-Asian, & Neurodivergent therapist! With a deep understanding of the intersectionality between social identity and mental health, I am committed to helping you feel empowered through a person-centered, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive approach. I am dedicated to supporting all individuals, but I'm particularly passionate about working with Queer, BIPOC, ENM/Poly, & Neurodivergent folx.
I provide therapy through an integrative approach which draws from the following approaches: Humanistic, EFT, DBT, IFS, Somatic, & Psychodynamic.
Are you navigating overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress? Do you long for a space where you can feel seen, understood, and celebrated for who you are? My name is Noor (she/they) & I’m a Queer, South-Asian, & Neurodivergent therapist! With a deep understanding of the intersectionality between social identity and mental health, I am committed to helping you feel empowered through a person-centered, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive approach. I am dedicated to supporting all individuals, but I'm particularly passionate about working with Queer, BIPOC, ENM/Poly, & Neurodivergent folx.
I use a variety of modalities backed by research such as ACT, attachment and trauma-informed work, CBT, DBT, EFT, Narrative, and somatic (body-based) interventions.
Many folks come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, or disconnected from their emotions or behaviours. They find themselves feeling triggered in relationships, or shy away from sharing their authentic selves with others. Some have significant struggles with their focus and can't consistently complete tasks they know are well within their abilities. When we don't know how or why this happens, a sense of powerlessness and shame creeps into our lives. Trust me, I understand confronting these issues is challenging and vulnerable. Changing these patterns is very possible and may be some of the most important work you do in your life.
I use a variety of modalities backed by research such as ACT, attachment and trauma-informed work, CBT, DBT, EFT, Narrative, and somatic (body-based) interventions.
Many folks come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, or disconnected from their emotions or behaviours. They find themselves feeling triggered in relationships, or shy away from sharing their authentic selves with others. Some have significant struggles with their focus and can't consistently complete tasks they know are well within their abilities. When we don't know how or why this happens, a sense of powerlessness and shame creeps into our lives. Trust me, I understand confronting these issues is challenging and vulnerable. Changing these patterns is very possible and may be some of the most important work you do in your life.
Valeria Onoszko
Registered Nurse Psychotherapist, RN, BScN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4C (Online Only)
I honour the interconnectedness of mind and body by utilizing both somatic work and traditional talk therapy, all via online video conference for greater comfort and accessibility.
Are you struggling with the aftermath of a breakup, the loss of a loved one, or facing a life-changing diagnosis? Do you feel weighed down by caregiver burnout or the anxiety of anticipating a loss? Has your sense of safety been shattered? Grief and trauma can manifest in many ways—from subtle shifts to profound disruptions—and all of them deserve care and attention. Leaving this pain unaddressed can feel overwhelming and isolating. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to help you navigate these experiences and create personalized pathways toward healing.
I honour the interconnectedness of mind and body by utilizing both somatic work and traditional talk therapy, all via online video conference for greater comfort and accessibility.
Are you struggling with the aftermath of a breakup, the loss of a loved one, or facing a life-changing diagnosis? Do you feel weighed down by caregiver burnout or the anxiety of anticipating a loss? Has your sense of safety been shattered? Grief and trauma can manifest in many ways—from subtle shifts to profound disruptions—and all of them deserve care and attention. Leaving this pain unaddressed can feel overwhelming and isolating. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to help you navigate these experiences and create personalized pathways toward healing.
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I use various modalities, including Internal Family Systems and Somatic Attachment, to help clients tune into their inner experience, access deeper awareness, and cultivate compassion and healing for their past and present wounds.
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and relationships. I help individuals and romantic partners navigate emotional and relational triggers, and create a better relationship with themselves and others.
I use various modalities, including Internal Family Systems and Somatic Attachment, to help clients tune into their inner experience, access deeper awareness, and cultivate compassion and healing for their past and present wounds.
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and relationships. I help individuals and romantic partners navigate emotional and relational triggers, and create a better relationship with themselves and others.
I see people with a wide range of mental health related concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, emotion dysregulation, behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidality, eating disorders, somatization, and issues related to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, neurodivergence, and disability. I practice from an integrative approach, blending dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). As a certified yoga teacher, I incorporate mindfulness and somatic approaches. I tailor my approaches to meet your unique needs.
I see people with a wide range of mental health related concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, emotion dysregulation, behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidality, eating disorders, somatization, and issues related to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, neurodivergence, and disability. I practice from an integrative approach, blending dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). As a certified yoga teacher, I incorporate mindfulness and somatic approaches. I tailor my approaches to meet your unique needs.
Sheilagh M McGlynn
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K (Online Only)
I work in the areas of Meditation and Mindfulness, Somatic therapy, Trauma/PTSD, and Group therapy.
We live in a very fast paced world. The pressures on us are mounting. Stress is high. And in spaces where we should be more and more connected we are feeling incredibly high amounts of isolation. Whatever you are dealing with right now, you don’t need to do it alone. Reaching out for support is vital. Connecting with a therapist is a way to help alleviate some of the stress.
I work in the areas of Meditation and Mindfulness, Somatic therapy, Trauma/PTSD, and Group therapy.
We live in a very fast paced world. The pressures on us are mounting. Stress is high. And in spaces where we should be more and more connected we are feeling incredibly high amounts of isolation. Whatever you are dealing with right now, you don’t need to do it alone. Reaching out for support is vital. Connecting with a therapist is a way to help alleviate some of the stress.
Are you ready to move beyond talk therapy? I am a registered psychotherapist with 15 years of experience. People often seek my support when ready to explore trauma symptoms through using various somatic methods that allow deeper understanding and lasting transformations. Many of my clients are dealing Complex PTSD. Others come to me while navigating aspects of their identity, such as gender, sexuality, or neurodiversity, and are looking for an anti-oppressive space to explore these issues, feel seen, and be supported. I also work with caregivers finding themselves stuck or triggered while parenting.
Are you ready to move beyond talk therapy? I am a registered psychotherapist with 15 years of experience. People often seek my support when ready to explore trauma symptoms through using various somatic methods that allow deeper understanding and lasting transformations. Many of my clients are dealing Complex PTSD. Others come to me while navigating aspects of their identity, such as gender, sexuality, or neurodiversity, and are looking for an anti-oppressive space to explore these issues, feel seen, and be supported. I also work with caregivers finding themselves stuck or triggered while parenting.
Kimberley Sanzo
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K (Online Only)
Practicing from a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, I draw from a variety of modalities including psychodynamic and somatic approaches such as Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy or AEDP (certified Level 1), Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS or parts work), and Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP).
With over five years of counselling experience focusing on easing anxiety, low mood, and attachment struggles, I’m deeply passionate about building supportive relationships with clients as a foundation to work on feeling more balanced, connected, and motivated. As someone with lived experience managing ADHD and my own mental health, I understand the unique challenges that come with adulting in this context. Everyone comes to therapy with their own unique experiences and reasons for seeking support; my aim is to help you feel more mobilized to discover and meet your needs outside of therapy.
Practicing from a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, I draw from a variety of modalities including psychodynamic and somatic approaches such as Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy or AEDP (certified Level 1), Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS or parts work), and Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP).
With over five years of counselling experience focusing on easing anxiety, low mood, and attachment struggles, I’m deeply passionate about building supportive relationships with clients as a foundation to work on feeling more balanced, connected, and motivated. As someone with lived experience managing ADHD and my own mental health, I understand the unique challenges that come with adulting in this context. Everyone comes to therapy with their own unique experiences and reasons for seeking support; my aim is to help you feel more mobilized to discover and meet your needs outside of therapy.
Mariam Malik
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G
By drawing on several modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) I aim to integrate both the mind and body in our work together.
I am passionate about mindful living and enriching all areas of life. Therapy is an essential wellness-based practice, allowing us the self-maintenance needed to thrive in all aspects of our lives. My aim is to create space for you to explore and reconnect with all parts of yourself through nurturing acceptance of emotions, imperfection, and vulnerability. I have worked in the community for 8 years supporting individuals in crisis, youth in conflict with the law and diverse families confronting structural and systemic barriers. My lived experience as a person of colour shapes my practice in supporting Toronto’s diverse communities.
By drawing on several modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) I aim to integrate both the mind and body in our work together.
I am passionate about mindful living and enriching all areas of life. Therapy is an essential wellness-based practice, allowing us the self-maintenance needed to thrive in all aspects of our lives. My aim is to create space for you to explore and reconnect with all parts of yourself through nurturing acceptance of emotions, imperfection, and vulnerability. I have worked in the community for 8 years supporting individuals in crisis, youth in conflict with the law and diverse families confronting structural and systemic barriers. My lived experience as a person of colour shapes my practice in supporting Toronto’s diverse communities.
Caitlin likes to work from an integrative approach toward therapy modalities because she believes that every individual’s process is unique, and that treatment should not comply with a one-size-fits-all approach. She believes assessing the cognitive, emotional, somatic, and behavioural aspects of all experiences is important. Caitlin draws from evidence-based treatments like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma- Informed Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Mindfulness.
Caitlin likes to work from an integrative approach toward therapy modalities because she believes that every individual’s process is unique, and that treatment should not comply with a one-size-fits-all approach. She believes assessing the cognitive, emotional, somatic, and behavioural aspects of all experiences is important. Caitlin draws from evidence-based treatments like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma- Informed Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Mindfulness.
Simon Leclerc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BEd, RP-Q
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X
The primary therapeutic approaches revolve around domains in Narrative, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Existential, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Somatic, and Music-Integrated therapy - with client preference of approach as a focal point.
I'm here to support anyone struggling with life's various challenges. Coming from a highly mobile education industry and music-focused background, I endeavour to provide reflection through various lenses - with a combination of self-exploration and creativity. If you are looking for someone who is open and eclectic in their approach, while maintaining a focus on your development, we could be a wonderful fit!
The primary therapeutic approaches revolve around domains in Narrative, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Existential, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Somatic, and Music-Integrated therapy - with client preference of approach as a focal point.
I'm here to support anyone struggling with life's various challenges. Coming from a highly mobile education industry and music-focused background, I endeavour to provide reflection through various lenses - with a combination of self-exploration and creativity. If you are looking for someone who is open and eclectic in their approach, while maintaining a focus on your development, we could be a wonderful fit!
I'm a Polyvagal Theory informed practitioner with a holistic approach to healing rooted in yoga, mindfulness, somatic and spiritual therapy. If you are open to collaboration and experiential exploration you would be a good fit with me. Through our work, you will understand how your previous conditioning influences how you respond to situations today. I'll guide you to listen to the felt sense of your body to access information and regulate your nervous system. It is by deepening our relationship to our bodies, observing our thoughts and listening to our hearts that we return to our true selves. You will be offered tools to do this.
I'm a Polyvagal Theory informed practitioner with a holistic approach to healing rooted in yoga, mindfulness, somatic and spiritual therapy. If you are open to collaboration and experiential exploration you would be a good fit with me. Through our work, you will understand how your previous conditioning influences how you respond to situations today. I'll guide you to listen to the felt sense of your body to access information and regulate your nervous system. It is by deepening our relationship to our bodies, observing our thoughts and listening to our hearts that we return to our true selves. You will be offered tools to do this.
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.