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Therapeutic Approaches

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Somatic Experiencing (SE)

Somatic Experiencing is a gentle, body-based approach to healing trauma and chronic stress. Instead of focusing only on talking through painful memories, SE helps you tune into the sensations in your body — like tension, heat, shakiness, or stillness — to release stuck survival energy and support nervous system regulation.

Our bodies often hold onto past experiences, even when our minds try to move on. SE helps create more safety, presence, and resilience in the body, so you can feel more grounded, calm, and connected in your daily life.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that helps you explore and heal the different “parts” of yourself — like the inner critic, the anxious protector, or the hurt inner child.

IFS is based on the idea that we all have many parts, and that even the ones that feel frustrating or painful are trying to protect us in some way. By gently getting to know these parts and connecting with your core “Self” — the calm, curious, wise part of you — you can heal old wounds and feel more whole, balanced, and in charge of your inner world.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a research-backed therapy that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences by using bilateral stimulation (like eye movements, tapping, or sounds) to support the brain's natural healing process.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to retell your full story in detail. Instead, it helps you gently reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel as intense, triggering, or stuck in the present.