Do you find that it is too hard to tell the story of your trauma? Does retelling the details of the event cause you to feel stuck, trapped or overwhelmed? Perhaps you tried to share details before but found it to be too difficult?
Retelling or recounting the details of trauma is not always helpful. In fact, trying to get through recounting the details is a way of forcing ourselves past our limitations.
With SE, the content of the story is not always necessary. Don’t get me wrong, your story is important. However, SE focuses on how the traumatic events have impacted our physiology and threat response systems, which is not always connected to the content.
Instead, SE allows us to directly heal the body and the threat response systems, by avoiding patterns that have kept us stuck.
Somatic Experiencing focuses on the here and now by helping us reconnect with our body through various techniques, such as orientation to our environment. This reconnection with our body, allows us to more easily navigate feeling of anxiety or overwhelm. If you or a loved one are prone to panic attacks or shutting down, then somatic experiencing is an excellent tool to navigate these situations.
Maybe you told your story to previous therapists and it did not provide the release you were expecting?
“Trauma often traps people in the past, to understand what happened, or the future, to prevent more pain. ”
Somatic Experiencing may be right for you if you experience:
Panic attacks, chronic anxiety, or hypervigilance
Dissociation, shutdown, or emotional numbness
Chronic stress or feeling “stuck in survival mode”
Difficulty trusting or feeling safe with others
Body-based trauma symptoms (startle, pain, tension)
Struggles with intimacy, boundaries, or self-expression
Trauma that feels “unfinished” even after talk therapy
Our 4 Branches of Care
At ITC, we know healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.
We offer four interconnected pathways, so you can find the support that meets you where you are.
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Traditional Therapy (Telehealth & In Person for CA Residents)
Compassionate, somatically grounded therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our clinicians specialize in trauma recovery, sexual trauma, relational healing, and intergenerational repair.
Individual • Couples • Family • Integrative EMDR • Somatic Experiencing
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Coaching & Wellness (Worldwide)
Trauma-informed yoga, nervous system education, breathwork, and somatic coaching. These offerings create accessible, non-clinical spaces for regulation, embodiment, and spiritual connection.
Somatic Coaching • Yoga & Breathwork • Psychedelic Integration
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Groups, Workshops & Retreats (Scheduled)
Practical and engaging trainings for schools, parents, and community groups. From nervous system education to burnout prevention, we equip communities with tools that support both children and adults.
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Corporate Development & Consultation
Leadership programs and organizational wellness consultations. We help businesses and teams address burnout, strengthen communication, and create cultures where both productivity and people can thrive.
If You’re in Crisis
If you’re in immediate crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
