Somatic Therapy in San Francisco: Reconnect with Yourself Through Movement

You’re always doing—managing, performing, showing up, holding it together. On the outside, it looks like you’ve got it handled. But inside? You feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and like you’re barely holding on.

When you pause—even for just a moment—the discomfort rushes in. Your chest tightens. Your thoughts spiral. Maybe emotions you’ve been pushing down start to bubble up. So you keep moving. You keep distracting. You stay in your head, because your body feels like a place you’d rather avoid.

You’re not broken. You’re not alone. And this makes so much sense.

Many of the people I work with in somatic therapy here in San Francisco describe this same experience. They’ve learned to survive by tuning out—numbing, overthinking, pushing through. They say things like:

“I don’t know how to relax. The only time I feel okay is when I’m dancing or exercising and my brain finally shuts off.”

But they also come with a quieter, deeper longing. They want more than relief. They want to feel alive, connected, and at peace in their own skin.

That’s where our work begins.

What Is Somatic Therapy?

Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach to healing. It’s not just about talking—it’s about noticing. It’s about listening to what your body is trying to tell you through sensation, posture, breath, movement, and nervous system responses.

Here in San Francisco, many of my clients are high-achievers, caregivers, creatives, and empaths. They’ve spent years learning to disconnect from their bodies in order to function. But that disconnection takes a toll. Anxiety spikes. Burnout hits. Life starts to feel flat and hollow.

Somatic therapy helps you come back to yourself—gently and with care.

Why Dance Therapy?

My approach to somatic therapy is rooted in dance therapy—an evidence-based practice that uses movement as a pathway to deeper awareness, emotional healing, and expression.

And no—you don’t need to be a dancer. This isn’t about performance. It’s about presence.

Clients often tell me that when words fail, movement speaks.

“When I dance, even just for a moment, I can connect to myself. There’s relief. I feel like I exist.”

Over time, this connection becomes something you can carry with you—out of session and into everyday life.

The Kind of Clients I Work Best With

You’ve likely done therapy before. Maybe you’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, taken the yoga classes. And some of it helped—but deep down, you still feel stuck, numb, or like you’re living in your head.

I work best with people who are ready to go deeper.

You might be:

• Struggling with chronic anxiety, stress, or perfectionism

• Feeling numb, burned out, or emotionally distant

• Ignoring your body’s signals until it screams at you

• Longing for a deeper connection to yourself, your emotions, and your intuition

If you’re not looking for a quick fix—but for something real, embodied, and lasting—this work is for you.

What Happens in Somatic Therapy Sessions?

Each session is a blend of gentle movement, creative expression, body-based inquiry, and grounded conversation. You’ll never be pushed to perform or move in a way that feels unsafe. Your pace is honored.

Clients often begin to:

• Feel their emotions instead of avoiding them

• Recognize their needs, even in the moment

• Speak to themselves with more compassion

• Befriend their body instead of battling it

That’s not a small shift. That’s a new way of being.

Why I Ask You to Commit to 12 Sessions of Somatic Therapy in San Francisco

Here’s the truth: this work can be uncomfortable.

Not because you’re doing it wrong, but because you’ve spent a long time surviving by not feeling. By disconnecting. By overriding the signals your body sends.

So when we begin our work together, your system might resist. That resistance is normal. The same part of you that has avoided your body for years will want to flee when it starts to feel again.

That’s why I ask you to commit to at least 12 sessions of somatic therapy in San Francisco.

We start by diving in for three months—not to “fix” anything fast, but to create enough time and safety for something new to emerge. In that container, we build trust with your body. We begin to gently interrupt old patterns. And we open the door to more than just pain.

We open the door to joy. Pleasure. Connection. Safety. Life.

When you stop numbing the hard stuff, you also stop numbing the good stuff. And that’s what we’re working toward.

I’ll be with you every step of the way. I won’t push, but I will invite. I’ll invite you to stay—with yourself, in your body, in the moment.

This isn’t just about coping. It’s about coming home.

Somatic Therapy in San Francisco: Let’s Begin

If you’re looking for somatic therapy in San Francisco—and if you want a space where your full self is welcome, where your body can be met with kindness, and where healing happens from the inside out—I invite you to reach out.

Our first step is a free 15-minute consultation. There’s no pressure. It’s simply a chance to connect, ask questions, and see if this work feels right.

👉 Book your free 15-minute call now
Let’s explore what it could feel like to come home to yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions About Somatic Therapy in San Francisco

1. Do I need to have dance experience?
Not at all. Dance/movement therapy isn’t about choreography or performance—it’s about exploration. You move in ways that feel authentic and safe to you.

2. What if I feel uncomfortable in my body?
That’s actually one of the most common reasons people come to this work. We go slowly and compassionately. Your comfort and consent are always prioritized.

3. Is this therapy or coaching?
This is therapy. I’m a licensed mental health professional trained in somatic and dance/movement therapy. We work with both emotional and physical experiences to support deep healing.

4. How often do we meet?
Most clients meet weekly. Consistency is key, especially early on as we build trust and momentum.

5. Can we do somatic therapy virtually?
Yes! Many clients choose online sessions and find the work still very powerful, even through a screen. I’ll guide you in creating a supportive space at home.

6. What if I cry or feel overwhelmed during a session?
That’s okay. Big feelings are welcome here. You’ll never be left alone in those moments—we’ll move through them together.

7. What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help?
Somatic therapy often works when other modalities don’t, especially if you’ve struggled to connect with your emotions or body. This approach goes beyond insight and into embodied change.

8. Do you work with trauma?
Yes, many of my clients are healing from developmental, relational, or complex trauma. Somatic therapy can be especially helpful for trauma recovery.

9. How do I know if this is right for me?
We’ll figure that out together. The free consult is a great time to talk through what you’re needing and whether this work aligns.

10. What should I wear to sessions?
Anything comfortable that lets you move freely. No need to dress up. Come as you are.