Somatic Therapy

Gaining control seems impossible.

You tell yourself to calm down, but your chest won’t stop pounding. Your body tenses at the slightest trigger—an email, a tone of voice, a memory you didn’t ask for.

You’ve tried every self-care trick you know, but your body has its own mind. And honestly? It feels like a total mindfuck sometimes.

It takes you a while to decide what you think of as clarity, but then comes the fear: “Am I acting from my wound again? Will this end the same way as last time?”

Suddenly, you’re back in another loop and another funk.

Nothing seems to work. Those self-care tricks you know aren’t cutting it anymore.

You hate seeing your friends notice you spin out like this. Although you want your life to look different, somehow you keep ending up on the same dead-end road, over and over.

Self-doubting comes next.

A part of you whispers, “It’s too late. Maybe, I’m too broken.”

Some days you wake up determined, push harder, set goals. But sooner or later you crash, which just reinforces the old story: “I’m not enough.”

The push-crash cycle is exhausting. You’re hypervigilant, mistrusting, always on guard… afraid if you stop holding it all together, it will all fall apart.

But here’s what I know: You’re not alone. You are not too late, and you are not uniquely broken. I’ve walked with so many people through where you are now, and it’s possible to feel better.

No one seems to understand.

On the outside, you may look accomplished, capable, even put-together. Inside? It feels like your body and emotions are betraying you—always bracing for impact.

Maybe you shut down in relationships, overreact with your kids, or go numb when you most want to feel alive. Or maybe you stuff your feelings down… until they explode at the worst possible time.

Many high-functioning women, creatives, and cycle-breakers experience this.

You’re not broken – you’re just disconnected. And that? That we can work with.

I understand and am here to help. One of my clients said, “Tanya knows exactly what I need before I do. I leave feeling grounded and more connected to myself.”

Somatic therapy provides a helpful, unique approach.

Somatic therapy works from the inside out. Instead of analyzing your thoughts only, we tune into the language of your body – the tension in your shoulders, the knot in your stomach, and the breath that won’t come.

Together, we slow down, notice what’s happening in the moment, and process old survival responses so you can finally feel safe in your own skin.

A lot of people who come to me are real smarty-pants—they can explain their trauma patterns better than most therapists.

But the thing is, knowing isn’t the same as feeling.

Somatic therapy helps bridge that gap. We practice listening to your body’s language, building that muscle, and along the way, we practice compassion—so you can meet yourself with the same gentleness you’ve always wished others would.

Because here’s what I’ve learned: when you can trust your body’s signals, you can trust your voice too.

Like building any muscle, it takes repetition and guidance.

If you feel stuck, somatic therapy can help.

How we’ll work together

My unique approach weaves together Somatic Experiencing®, depth psychology, expressive arts, creative movement, my training as a Meadows therapist, PIT training, Columbia education, and wisdom learned through Indigenous healers.

Often, people come to me after years in therapy feeling stuck. Within a short time, they notice a difference because I believe insight must connect to action.

I will hold space for your deepest pain and encourage you to try practices, such as journaling, writing, and movement, that help you embody the self you long to become.

Experience a transformation.

Imagine sitting in a meeting without anxiety swirling in your gut.

Imagine setting a boundary with your partner without shutting down or blowing up.

Imagine moving through your day with more ease, trust, and presence.

This work isn’t just about relief—it’s about empowerment. About reclaiming your body, your creativity, your voice. About living your story, not just surviving it.

Gaining control is possible.

You don’t have to keep battling your body. With the right support, you can feel at home in yourself again. Let’s start with a free 20-minute consultation and see if this feels like the right fit. 👉 Book your consultation here (timewithtanya.as.me/initialtherapyconsultation) or call me at (858) 480-7685.