Therapy Services
Somatic Experiencing
At Moving Parts Psychotherapy, we offer Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy in Texas for individuals seeking a body-based approach to trauma healing. Trauma doesn’t live only in the mind; it lives in the nervous system and the body. Often, your body responds to threats before your brain even has time to make sense of what’s happening.
Somatic Experiencing therapy works by gently helping your nervous system complete what was interrupted during overwhelming or distressing experiences. Rather than pushing through or reliving trauma, SE allows healing to unfold from the inside out, guided by your body’s own wisdom and capacity for regulation.
Understanding Somatic Experiencing
Everything we experience emotionally and cognitively is also experienced physically. After trauma, many people feel disconnected from their bodies, as though their body is no longer a safe or familiar place to be. Trauma responses can show up as tension, numbness, chronic stress, shutdown, or sudden surges of emotion that feel hard to control.
Somatic Experiencing is a trauma therapy modality that helps you rebuild a relationship with your body at a pace that feels safe and respectful. Rather than focusing on the story of what happened, SE gently tracks sensations, movements, images, emotions, and impulses as they arise in the present moment.
By learning to notice and follow these signals, your nervous system can begin to release stored survival energy and return to a greater sense of safety.
Who might benefit from Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing therapy is especially helpful for trauma that feels difficult to put into words. It supports the integration of body, emotion, and memory, making it a powerful complement to other trauma therapies such as EMDR and Internal Family Systems.
SE can be helpful for individuals experiencing:
Trauma and complex trauma
Chronic stress or overwhelm
Anxiety and panic
Emotional numbness or dissociation
Difficulty feeling safe in the body
Trauma triggers or heightened reactivity
Healing through the body doesn’t mean reliving the past – it means allowing your system to recognize that the danger has passed.
How does Somatic Experiencing work?
Somatic Experiencing is based on the understanding that the body has an innate ability to heal from trauma. Just as animals naturally discharge stress after a threat, the human nervous system is designed to move through distress (when it’s given the right conditions).
In SE therapy, we may gently explore…
Physical sensations (such as tightness, warmth, or movement)
Subtle impulses or shifts in posture
Emotional responses connected to the body
Meaning that emerges organically
By tracking these experiences in small, manageable ways, distress can move through rather than remain stuck. Over time, this often leads to increased regulation, resilience, and a stronger sense of presence in your body.
“I have come to the conclusion that human beings are born with an innate capacity to triumph over trauma. I believe not only that trauma is curable, but that the healing process can be a catalyst for profound awakening – a portal opening to emotional and genuine spiritual transformation.”
– Peter Levine
Our Approach
At Moving Parts Psychotherapy, our approach to Somatic Experiencing is collaborative, relational, and grounded in safety. We recognize that reconnecting with the body can feel vulnerable, especially if it has felt unfamiliar or overwhelming for a long time.
Before moving into deeper somatic work, we focus on:
Establishing nervous system safety
Building internal and external resources
Supporting choice, agency, and pacing
SE does not force the body to revisit traumatic experiences. Instead, we follow your body’s cues, allowing healing to emerge naturally and sustainably.
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Reconnecting with your body after trauma takes patience, care, and trust. You don’t need to force anything or “do it right.” Somatic Experiencing therapy honors your pace and your readiness, allowing healing to unfold in a supportive and safe environment.
If you’re seeking therapy in Texas with a trauma-informed, body-centered approach, click the button below and book a free consultation to explore if Somatic Experiencing is right for you.
