Healing Through the Body: An Introduction to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

When we think about therapy, we often imagine talking through our problems. But sometimes, words alone don’t fully capture what’s going on inside. Many emotional wounds, especially those tied to trauma and early relationships, live deeply in the body.

This is where Sensorimotor Psychotherapy can make a powerful difference.

What Is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a gentle, body-focused approach that blends neuroscience, attachment theory, and mindfulness. It helps you move beyond just understanding your experiences to truly feeling and healing them in your body.

By tuning into physical sensations like tension, breath, or posture, you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been stuck in survival mode.

Why Work With the Body?

Our nervous system often reacts before our mind does. Have you ever noticed your shoulders tense or your chest tighten without realizing why? These physical responses are your body’s way of protecting you, based on past experiences.

Through Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, you can:

• Shift nervous system responses like fight, flight, freeze, or collapse

• Connect with and heal your inner child’s unmet needs

• Build safety and regulation from the inside out

• Reclaim your body as a source of strength and connection

This approach is especially helpful if you’ve tried talk therapy but still feel stuck.

What Sessions Might Look Like

Our sessions blend talk therapy and somatic work, customized to your needs. We may talk through your challenges and then gently explore bodily sensations tied to those experiences.

You might:

• Notice physical reactions linked to emotions or memories

• Explore impulses to move, freeze, or protect

• Connect with your inner child parts carrying old wounds

• Use breath and movement to create safety and choice

The pace is always yours, with respect and care.

Is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Right for You?

This approach can support you if you:

• Have experienced trauma or relational wounds

• Feel stuck in emotional patterns despite self-awareness

• Struggle with anxiety, dissociation, or disconnection

• Want to feel more grounded in your body and relationships

Let’s Work Together

I’m trained in Level 2 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and integrate this work with compassion and collaboration. If you’re curious about how somatic therapy can support your healing, I invite you to connect.

Book a free 15-minute consultation to learn more or ask questions.