I welcome you. All parts of you.
If you're searching for a therapeutic approach that goes beyond traditional methods and involves a deeper exploration of the mind-body connection, you've come to the right place.
This is your destination for a profound and transformative alternative to talk therapy.
I offer a unique and effective way to unlock your inner potential and achieve lasting healing.
Somatic Experiencing® Therapy: An Alternative Approach
Hi. I’m Carly…
My sessions are guided by a deep connection to higher guidance, as I am intuitively led and deeply feel and empathize with my clients to be able to serve them where they're at.
Somatic therapy coaching takes therapy to a new level by integrating the body and mind in the healing process.
This innovative approach recognizes the significant impact our physical sensations have on our emotions and thoughts.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy coaching actively engages the body, providing a holistic experience that leads to profound transformation.
“Trauma is not in the event, it’s in the impact on the nervous system ”
What is Somatic Experiencing®?
Somatic Experiencing (SE™) aims to resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies. When we are stuck in patterns of fight, flight, or freeze, SE helps us release, recover, and become more resilient. It is a body-oriented therapeutic model applied in multiple professions and professional settings—psychotherapy, medicine, coaching, teaching, and physical therapy—for healing trauma and other stress disorders. It is based on a multidisciplinary intersection of physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics and has been clinically applied for more than four decades. It is the life’s work of Dr. Peter A. Levine.
The SE approach releases traumatic shock, which is key to transforming PTSD and the wounds of emotional and early developmental attachment trauma. It offers a framework to assess where a person is “stuck” in the fight, flight or freeze responses and provides clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states. SE provides effective skills appropriate to a variety of healing professions including mental health, medicine, physical and occupational therapies, bodywork, addiction treatment, first response, education, and others.
(from Trauma Healing.org) See more video examples of sessions here
Key Benefits of Somatic Therapy:
Trauma Resolution:
Somatic therapy coaching is highly effective in addressing trauma and its manifestations in the body. Through targeted techniques, you can process and release unresolved trauma, finding relief from symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Mind-Body Integration:
This approach recognizes the inseparable connection between the body and mind. Somatic therapy coaching helps you access deeper layers of healing by working with the body's wisdom. You will gain valuable insights into the root causes of emotional challenges and foster greater self-awareness.
Lasting Transformation:
Somatic therapy coaching takes a holistic approach, empowering you to experience profound and lasting transformation. By integrating the mind, body, and spirit, you can achieve greater self-empowerment, improved emotional regulation, and enhanced overall well-being.
Emotional Resilience:
Somatic therapy equips you with powerful tools for emotional expression and regulation. Through breath work, movement, body awareness exercises and NVC®, you can develop essential skills to honor and communicate your needs effectively. This leads to increased resiliency and a greater sense of balance in your daily life.
Deep Relaxation and Stress Reduction:
Stress management and nervous system regulation is vital for your well-being. Somatic therapy coaching offers effective strategies to reduce the physical and emotional impact of stress. By cultivating a deeper connection with your body and listening to its signals, you can experience profound relaxation, calmness, and inner peace while monitoring your body for stress signals.
What kind of issues do I work with?
Healing Trauma
PTSD
Sexual abuse
Shame
Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Depression
Stress
Burnout
Chronic Pain
Emotional Regulation
Body Shame
Anger management
Relationship
Self confidence
Emotional Trauma
Grief
Sleep Issues
Addiction
Phobias
Low Energy
Boundary Setting
Performance Anxiety
Attachment
Communication challenges
Eating Disorders
Methodologies.
Carly is a registered Tamalpa LifeArt Process® Somatic Movement and Expressive Arts Therapist RSMT, RSME Certified in Hatha Yoga, Akashic Records Channeling, Access Bars, fluent in Nonviolent Communication and Somatic Experiencing® trauma healing & Internal Family Systems® IFS
“I came to Carly as a wreck and the difference between now and then is night and day. ”
What happens in a typical somatic therapy session?
Somatic therapy takes a bottom-up approach, starting from the body to shift the mental state, in contrast to talk therapy that often works from top-down cognitive understanding.
Somatic therapy supports your innate capacity to heal. We work with building resiliency in the nervous system to be able to process challenges and trauma while dissipating intense activations like anxiety, stress, fear and overwhelm.
During sessions, you will be guided through embodied mindful explorations, aiming to help you become more attuned to read your bodily sensations and responses.
Through prompts, deep presence, body awareness, empathic resonance and slowing down the nervous system, you are able to develop comprehensive understanding of emotions, the belief systems running the show and heal past traumas.
This process allows you to work towards emotional well-being, improved regulation, and a greater sense of balance.
“Carly is an exceptional somatic healer whose intuitive approach and deep understanding of body-mind connections make her world class. She skillfully combines traditional techniques with innovative methods, providing a holistic healing experience that is both profound and transformative. Her empathetic nature and attentive listening skills create a safe and nurturing environment. Carly’s sessions are not just about physical healing; they also promote emotional and spiritual well-being, leading to a comprehensive sense of balance and rejuvenation. Her dedication to continuous learning and personalized care for each client truly makes her a remarkable healer in the field.”
Online therapy in the comfort of your location or contact me for Hybrid sessions online SF Bay Area and South Kona, Hawaii.
I am committed…
to provide you with the guidance, tools, and ongoing support you need to make meaningful progress in your healing and personal growth.
I believe that true transformation happens not only in the therapy room but also in the way you navigate your daily life, and I am here to support you in connecting with your own spirit or higher power.
I do not have an agenda, I don’t want to fix you. You were born perfect. My job is to allow your innate potential to come through by dismantling the beliefs and stuck-ness in your body keeping you form being able to live and expand into the person and life that you were meant for.
I love my clients. I get to see their beauty through their emotions, doubts, fears, and vulnerability and I am soooo…. excited when they make leaps over obstacles and show up for life in new ways that they never have before.
And… I believe they love me for being able to be HUMAN with them, we laugh together and I truly GET what it’s like to feel their pain. I have been doing my own personal work and growth daily for the last 25 years.
I am not better. I am not a guru. I just have a lot of amazing tools in my tool chest to support you to heal and to shine.
“Working with Carly with somatic therapy has been a life changer! I know the trauma in our bodies, in our cells want to be released and our mind and heart want to be free... so we can truly do the loving work we’re here to do. Carly is beyond skilled in gently guiding your body, mind and soul to identify and start that process of releasing and healing, as well as embracing and calling back all the love that wants to fill those wounded places. From the first akashic records call and somatic therapy session, I knew she was on point and the person I had called for to guide me towards what I needed at the time. Carly, thank you so very much for the work that you do.”
Pricing
1 hour online session $150/ session
I require 1 paid first actual session to see if we’re a good fit.
Packages:
1 session + personalized life mentoring tools and resources for daily integration after each session $200/session
10 session commitment including life mentoring tools and resources after each session $175/ session
Rewiring the nervous system, healing from trauma and recreating healthy patterns require time. I have seen incredible growth in my clients and life transformation for those who are committed.
Coordinated care: If you already have a talk therapist or other practitioner I am open to speaking or collaborating with your current health care provider as a team to support your optimum health.
Use HSA to cover your therapy costs. This is a heath care benefit given to most salaried employees, learn if you can benefit. Some info here: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/hsa-for-therapy/
Payment: I take Zelle, paypal, Venmo, cash or credit card (+3.5% fee) and can invoice if needed.
Contact me today
Schedule a first somatic therapy session and take the first step towards a deeper approach to healing. if it’s a good fit, we can go from there.
Experience the transformative power of somatic experiencing therapy and embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and lasting change.
“Carly’s presence and intuition lead to clarity and understanding. What was my normal (unease, stress, repetition) is now confident, energetic, and inspired. She has so many tools that allow freedom in everyday life. This isn’t a luxury for when you think you have spare time, this is fundamental to living on your terms. ”
““Carly is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone, I really thank her for this journey I’ve been on and what it has created as far as mental clarity, weight lifted and emotional baggage released“”
Apply now to see if we're a good fit!
Follow me on Instagram! I post regular insights and somatic wisdom
