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Rooted in Evidence, Guided by Compassion
Somatic Therapists in NY & MA
How Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Tries to Forget
When we experience trauma or prolonged stress, the body doesn’t just “move on” when the moment passes. Muscles tighten, breathing changes, and the nervous system stays on high alert — sometimes for years. These physical patterns can quietly shape how we feel, think, and react, leaving us anxious, disconnected, or stuck without knowing why.
Somatic therapy helps you tune into these signals and release what’s been stored. By combining talk therapy with body-based techniques, we work together to calm your nervous system, restore a sense of safety, and reconnect you to yourself in the present moment.
In our sessions, we:
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Notice how your body responds to stress and emotion.
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Use gentle tools like breath work, movement, and guided visualization to support release.
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Create space for your body and mind to process experiences together.
The goal? To help you feel grounded, present, and at home in your own body — so you can move forward not just mentally, but physically and emotionally, too.
What Brings Our Somatic Experiencing Clients to Therapy
You’ve tried talking it out, staying positive, or pushing through — but your body has its own memory. It holds tension, fear, or shutdown long after your mind says it’s over. That’s not weakness. It’s your nervous system still protecting you from something it never got the chance to fully process.
Maybe you’ve noticed:
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Tightness in your chest, jaw, or shoulders that never fully releases
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Feeling “on edge” or hyper-alert even when nothing is wrong
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Sudden waves of anxiety, sadness, or numbness without a clear trigger
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Avoiding certain people, places, or situations without knowing why
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Difficulty staying present in conversations or relationships
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Fatigue or burnout that rest doesn’t fix
And you might be wondering:
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Why does my body feel stuck in the past?
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Why can’t I relax, even when I try?
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Is it still trauma if I can’t remember all the details?
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What if tuning into my body feels overwhelming?
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What if therapy brings up more than I can handle?
The truth is: You don’t have to relive every memory to heal. Somatic therapy gently works with your body’s natural rhythms to release stored stress and complete old survival responses. In a safe, guided space, you’ll learn to listen to your body, calm your nervous system, and build a felt sense of safety — so you can move forward feeling grounded and connected.
What to Expect in a Somatic Therapy Session at Boundless NY & MA
Your sessions will blend talk therapy with body-centered practices to explore how your emotions and nervous system interact. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels safe, supported, and tailored to your needs.
You might:
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Practice mindfulness and grounding exercises to stay present
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Explore breathwork or gentle movement to release stored tension
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Develop skills to calm your nervous system in moments of stress
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Uncover physical sensations tied to emotional experiences
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Learn to notice and respond to your body’s cues with curiosity instead of fear
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Practice completing “unfinished” stress or trauma responses in a safe, guided way
Each session is designed to meet you where you are — helping you release what no longer serves you, rebuild a sense of safety, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Is Somatic Therapy Right for You?
Somatic therapy can help whether you’ve experienced a single overwhelming event, ongoing stress, or can’t quite explain why your body feels stuck. At Boundless, we work with adults across New York and Massachusetts who want to feel calmer, more connected, and more at home in their own skin.
You don’t need to have all the answers or remember every detail of the past to begin. We’ll guide you at a pace that feels safe, using proven body-based and relational techniques to help you:
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Reduce anxiety, tension, and hypervigilance
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Reconnect with your body in a way that feels empowering
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Improve emotional regulation and resilience
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Deepen relationships through greater presence and trust
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Restore a sense of safety and groundedness in daily life
If you’re ready to explore how somatic therapy can support you, we’re here to help you take that next step — toward a life that feels less weighed down and more free.