Somatic therapy is an approach to healing that centers the connection between the mind and body. Rather than focusing only on thoughts or emotions, it recognizes that experiences, especially stress and trauma, are also held in the body.
Through guided awareness, breath, and body-based practices, somatic therapy helps individuals notice, process, and release these patterns in a supportive and intentional way.
How Somatic Therapy Works
A grounded, relational approach to healing that meets you where you are
Connecting the Body and Mind
Somatic therapy helps individuals develop a deeper awareness of the connection between their body, mind, and emotional experience. Rather than focusing only on thoughts, it invites attention to physical sensations, patterns of tension, and the body’s natural responses to stress.
Building Awareness and Regulation
Through guided awareness, breath, and body-based practices, clients begin to understand how their nervous system responds to different experiences and develop tools for grounding, regulation, and processing. This work is collaborative, paced, and rooted in curiosity rather than pressure.
Who It Supports
Somatic therapy may support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or burnout, as well as those navigating trauma, life transitions, or a sense of disconnection from their body or emotions. It also benefits those seeking a more holistic, integrative approach to healing.
Our Approach at According to Sykes
At According to Sykes, this work is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relational practices. We recognize that healing is shaped by identity, community, and lived experience, and we approach therapy as a space for reflection, connection, and meaningful change.
