FAQs
Below are the questions we receive the most and their answers. If you feel we still have not answered your question, contact us!
Patients have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of their expected medical costs. They can dispute bills that exceed the estimate by at least $400.
Our clinicians offer single session pricing as well as two discount packages: 4-hours and 8-hours. Session fees range depending on clinician and package selected. All sessions are 60-minutes. Currently, our session fees range from $125-$500/session.
No, we do not accept insurance and are not in-network with any insurance panels, by choice. However, your insurance plan may have out-of-network (OON) benefits, which means they will reimburse you for a portion of your session cost once you meet your deductible.
To simplify this process, we have partnered with Thrizer, a platform that helps manage out-of-network claims and reimbursements. With Thrizer, you can submit Superbills and have them handle the reimbursement process for you—saving you the hassle of dealing with insurance claims. Once you meet your deductible, you can receive reimbursements via direct deposit within a few weeks.
We would be happy to get an estimate of your OON coverage – reach out today!
If you prefer to submit claims on your own, we can provide you with a Superbill (a detailed receipt of services) upon request, which you can submit to your insurance company. Please note that we do not guarantee reimbursements.
We are not Medicaid providers. If you have Medicaid coverage that includes mental health services, unfortunately, we are not able to offer mental health services to you.
Due to the nature of changing caseloads, we recommend scheduling an intake appointment to discuss who is accepting new clients.
Our business designation allows us to accept HSA and FSA cards. However, we cannot guarantee that your card will be accepted. In the event that your card is declined, we can also issue you a Superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. We will also require you keep a backup credit card card on file in case of a missed session or cancellation fee.
- Our first step in working together is scheduling a 20-minute intake phone call with the Intake Specialist. Please use the intake scheduling calendar to book your intake phone call. We’ll use the intake call to assess if we’re a good fit for each other. “Good fit” includes and is not limited to: availability for scheduling and the severity of your symptoms can be supported at the out-patient level of care.
- If you are interested in using your out-of-network (OON) benefits, we can provide you with an estimate of your OON benefits such as your remaining OON deductible and how much your insurance may reimburse you for sessions.
- After completing the intake phone call, and assuming we’re a good fit for each other, you can schedule either
- A free phone consult with the clinician that would best meet your needs OR,
- If you’re ready, we can get you started on our intake paperwork which allows you to schedule your first session.
- Please note if the clinician that you’re interested in has an open waitlist, we will add you to their waitlist. We do not guarantee a phone consult prior to joining a waitlist.
- After scheduling a free consult or completing your intake paperwork, you should receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your appointment.
- If you are booking a session, the confirmation email will also contain our address, parking recommendations, and information regarding setting up your client portal.
**Please note that we require all clients to keep a credit card on file with us. We can store your HSA/FSA on file; however, we will also need to store another credit card as backup. If this doesn’t work for you, we are happy to give you a referral.
At this time, we do not work with anyone under 18 years old.
We believe the therapeutic relationship is integral to getting your therapeutic needs met and influences how well treatment works. Working with a clinician that specializes in the issues you’re struggling with allows the therapeutic alliance to strengthen and flourish. We also want you to get the help you deserve. Because of these beliefs and since we are an out-patient clinic, unfortunately, we would not be well suited to work with the following issues:
- Active suicidal ideation
- Active self-harming
That’s a difficult question to answer with specifics since this process is so completely dependent upon the individual. The simple answer is that it will take less time the more you practice the skills and mindset shifts that you will learn in sessions. We are not a quick-fix, short-term solution-oriented practice.
Typically clients begin with once per week appointments. Clients work with our clinicians anywhere from three months to several years – the healing journey takes time!
Treatment duration varies, but progress is often quicker with consistent practice of learned skills.
We don’t currently accept insurance, but we can provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement.
Somatic therapy integrates bodily experiences with cognitive approaches, leading to more holistic and sustainable results.
Yes, our approach can be tailored to various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorders.
Your first session will involve discussing your experiences with anxiety, setting goals, and introducing you to basic somatic techniques.
Session frequency is personalized but typically starts weekly and may decrease as you progress.
No special preparation is needed. Come as you are, ready to start your journey towards anxiety relief.
Therapy duration depends on your unique needs. While some clients find relief in a few sessions, others may benefit from a longer-term approach to achieve deeper healing.
Yes. Since anger often coexists with anxiety, depression, and stress, addressing these can be part of the therapeutic process. For men especially, reactive anger is an expression of depression and a nervous system stuck in survival patterns.
Many insurance plans do cover anger therapy. We recommend checking with your provider to confirm your benefits.
Yes, we offer both in-person and online sessions to accommodate your needs, so you can engage in therapy from the comfort of your home if preferred.
If anger is negatively impacting your relationships, work, or daily life—or if others have expressed concern about your behavior—anger therapy could help you find more balance and peace.
In your first session, we’ll explore your history with anger, identify your triggers, and establish goals for therapy. This sets the stage for a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
Not at all! Anger therapy isn’t about suppressing emotions. It’s about learning how to express yourself in a healthy, balanced way—so you can be assertive without letting anger take over.
Many individuals are concerned that their therapist will judge or misunderstand their thoughts, feelings, or life situations. Our primary role here is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to share and explore your feelings. Every person’s experience is valid, and no cases exist that are ‘too minor’ or ‘too severe’. Somatic Therapy Partners aims to understand, support, and work collaboratively with you.
It’s natural to have reservations, especially when discussing something as personal as mental and emotional well-being. Remember, therapy is a journey, and everyone’s path is unique. Sometimes, progress can be gradual and might take time to be evident. But, if you feel our approach isn’t working at any point, we encourage open communication. Methods can always be adjusted to find the best course of action tailored for you.
Trusting someone with deeply personal and sometimes painful information can be daunting. Your privacy and trust are paramount to us. Everything we discuss here is confidential and follows ethical guidelines and laws. Rest assured, safeguarding your information and ensuring you feel secure in sharing is paramount.
Somatic therapy treats depression by addressing the physical symptoms associated with it, such as lethargy, muscle tension, and chronic pain. Techniques used in somatic therapy help to release stored emotions and promote a sense of well-being.
Benefits include improved mood, increased energy levels, better emotional regulation, and a stronger connection between mind and body. It helps individuals develop a more positive relationship with their bodies and emotions.
Sessions may involve body-focused practices such as breathwork, movement, and therapeutic touch, combined with traditional talk therapy to address both physical and emotional aspects of depression.
The duration varies depending on the individual and the severity of their symptoms. Some may notice improvements after a few sessions, while others may require a longer period of consistent therapy.
Yes, somatic therapy can be effectively combined with other treatments such as medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices to provide a comprehensive approach to managing depression.
Techniques may include grounding exercises, breathwork, mindfulness practices, and therapeutic touch, all aimed at helping clients become more attuned to their bodies and emotions
Eating disorders are often coupled with a mood disorder. And, yes, we are here to support overall improvement in reducing eating disordered behaviors as well as improving your mood. You will get a comprehensive education on how to regulate your nervous system without the use of negative coping behaviors that only prolong your suffering. We are also big on providing concrete tools that you can start practicing right away.
The simple answer is that it will take less time the more you practice the skills and mindset shifts that you will learn in sessions. It also helps to have a treatment team in place with providers such as a dietician, psychiatrist, recovery buddies and an MD.
We don’t accept insurance at this time. However, if you are looking for reimbursement, we can provide you with the appropriate documentation to submit. We also encourage you to contact your insurance provider to confirm what your benefits are with “out of network providers.”
Somatic therapy addresses the underlying trauma and emotional issues that often contribute to eating disorders. By focusing on body awareness and developing a healthy relationship with the body, clients can work towards recovery.
Somatic therapy helps individuals improve their body image by fostering a deeper connection with their physical selves, promoting self-acceptance, and reducing body-related anxiety.
Techniques may include mindfulness practices, gentle movement, breathing exercises, and therapeutic touch, all aimed at helping clients become more attuned to their bodies and emotions.
Yes, somatic therapy can help individuals understand and change their eating behaviors by addressing the physical and emotional triggers associated with these behaviors.
The timeline for seeing improvements can vary based on individual circumstances and the severity of the disorder. Some clients may notice changes within a few sessions, while others may require more extended therapy.
Somatic therapy can be effective for various types of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, as it addresses the underlying physical and emotional components.
It’s normal to feel nervous about discussing your grief in therapy, especially if you’ve been trying to suppress your emotions. You may be worried that if you allow yourself to be vulnerable, your grief will become so all-encompassing that you’ll struggle just to function. We will never pressure you to open up about every aspect of your grief all at once. Instead, we’ll work on developing your emotional regulation skills so that you can gradually share your feelings when you’re ready.
When you see headlines about tragic events occurring around the world, it’s easy to diminish your own struggles in comparison. However, your grief is completely valid, and trying to suppress or dismiss these feelings will not help you heal. Your grief deserves your time and attention, and we will provide you with a space where you can express yourself freely. In the end, acknowledging your grief can actually deepen your compassion for others.
Yes, somatic therapy can be effective for various types of grief, including loss of a loved one, relationship breakup, job loss, or other significant life changes.
Yes, therapy can be highly effective in addressing grief linked to intergenerational trauma. Intergenerational trauma often impacts individuals in marginalized communities and families with extensive trauma/loss histories. Somatic therapy provides tools and support to navigate the complex effects of intergenerational trauma, helping individuals process and release the emotional and physiological effects of grief stored in the body, making it a meaningful and beneficial resource for those dealing with this type of grief.
Sessions may involve talking about your loss while engaging in body-based practices to help release emotional pain. The therapist may guide you through exercises designed to reconnect with your body and find a sense of peace. Techniques may include grounding exercises, mindful movement, breathwork, and therapeutic touch, all aimed at helping clients process their grief and find emotional relief.
The duration varies depending on the individual and the nature of their grief. Some clients may find relief within a few sessions, while others may need ongoing support over a longer period.
Yes, somatic therapy can be combined with other forms of grief counseling, such as talk therapy or support groups, to provide a comprehensive approach to healing.
Therapy is not about choosing one aspect of your identity over another. It’s about finding a way to honor and integrate both your sexuality and your faith. Together, we will explore how your body reacts to discussions about your faith and identify ways to find peace and balance between your beliefs and your sexual identity.
Therapy provides a safe, confidential space for you to explore your sexuality without the pressure of conforming to the expectations of your religious community. You will be in control of your journey and can decide how and when to share your experiences with others.
Exploring your sexuality in therapy is a process of self-discovery that you don’t have to go through alone. Your therapist will be there to support you every step of the way, offering a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment where you can work through any discomfort or insecurity that arises.
Somatic therapy helps individuals explore and resolve conflicts related to sexuality and religious beliefs by integrating body awareness and emotional processing, promoting self-acceptance and healing.
Techniques may include mindful movement, breathwork, therapeutic touch, and guided imagery to help individuals connect with their bodies and emotions, and navigate their beliefs and identities.
Yes, somatic therapy can be particularly effective for healing from sexual trauma by addressing the physical and emotional impacts of the trauma and promoting a sense of safety and empowerment.
Sessions may involve discussing your experiences and beliefs while engaging in body-focused practices designed to promote healing and self-acceptance. The therapist may use techniques like breathwork, movement, and touch to help process emotions.
The timeline varies based on individual circumstances and the nature of the conflicts. Some clients may notice changes within a few sessions, while others may require longer-term therapy.
Yes, somatic therapy can be combined with other forms of counseling, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or spiritual counseling, to provide a comprehensive approach to resolving these issues.
You don’t necessarily have to stop drinking to explore the reasons why you use substances. However, if you are feeling that nudge to seek therapy, some part of you has already realized that your substance use—or, perhaps, abuse—is out of balance with your life goals. We encourage you to lean into that voice and explore the role substances are playing in your life. Ask yourself what potential changes you would like to make to align your goals with your authentic self.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to recovery groups. While we highly encourage supplementing group therapy with your substance use disorder counseling, this choice is entirely up to you. While groups like AA have helped millions of people, new groups are popping up every day that can provide you with the support and community you need during the recovery process. If you need a referral, your therapist will be happy to help you.
As therapists who specialize in addiction and substance abuse treatment, we don’t believe in labels that might stigmatize. In therapy, we can simply acknowledge that substances have become a problem in your life and go from there. Addiction counseling is a judgment-free zone. Whether we use terms like “addict” and “alcoholic” or you prefer “alcohol-free” and “abstinent,” we can use whatever language you are comfortable with. Most importantly, we will focus on how you can align your values to how you live your life.
Neurodivergent therapy is a specialized approach designed to support individuals with conditions like ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorders. It focuses on understanding the unique ways neurodivergent brains work and offers practical tools for emotional regulation, sensory integration, and managing daily life challenges.
Somatic therapy helps you tune into your body’s signals and manage sensory overwhelm by using techniques that calm the nervous system, such as breathing exercises and sensory integration strategies.
No, you don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit from neurodivergent therapy. If you feel that you think or experience the world differently and want support in managing these differences, somatic therapy can help.
Yes, somatic therapy can be highly beneficial for improving focus. By connecting the mind and body, individuals can develop strategies to manage distractions and enhance their attention.
Yes, we offer both in-person and online therapy sessions to accommodate your preferences, ensuring that you can receive the support you need in a comfortable setting.
The duration of therapy depends on your individual needs and goals. While some individuals may see improvements in a few sessions, others may benefit from longer-term support to address more complex challenges.
Trauma therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals process and recover from traumatic experiences. It uses various evidence-based techniques to address the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of trauma, aiming to reduce symptoms and improve overall well-being.
You might benefit from trauma therapy if you’ve experienced a traumatic event and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, emotional numbness, or difficulties in relationships. If these symptoms persist and affect your daily life, it’s worth considering trauma therapy.
The duration of trauma therapy varies depending on the individual, the type of trauma, and the chosen treatment approach. Some therapies, like EMDR, can show results in as few as 6-12 sessions, while others may require several months or longer. Your therapist will work with you to determine the best treatment plan.
No, trauma therapy can benefit anyone who has experienced trauma, regardless of whether they have a PTSD diagnosis. Many people who have experienced traumatic events can benefit from therapy even if they don’t meet the full criteria for PTSD.
While some trauma therapies involve discussing traumatic experiences, the goal is never to re-traumatize you. Your therapist will work at a pace you’re comfortable with and use techniques designed to process trauma safely. Somatic-based trauma therapies focus on healing through nervous system regulation, learning self-regulation skills and promoting body awareness without necessarily revisiting the traumatic event in detail.
Yes, trauma therapy can be very effective for addressing childhood trauma. Many of our approaches, including Coregulating Touch, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and S.A.F.E EMDR are particularly helpful for processing early life experiences and their long-term effects.
Childhood trauma refers to a frightening, dangerous, violent, or life-threatening event that happens to a child (under 18 years old). This can include abuse, neglect, witnessing domestic violence, or other traumatic experiences.
Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s mental and physical health. It can lead to issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, difficulty forming healthy relationships, and physical health problems like heart disease or chronic pain.
Research shows that online trauma therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many individuals. We offer secure, confidential telehealth options that allow you to receive treatment from the comfort of your own home.
Medication isn’t always necessary in trauma therapy, but it can be helpful for some individuals. If medication might be beneficial, we’ll discuss this option with you and can provide referrals to psychiatric professionals when appropriate.
For your first session, try to come with an open mind and a willingness to share. You might find it helpful to write down any questions you have or symptoms you’ve been experiencing. Remember, you’re in control of what you share and at what pace.
Yes, trauma therapy is confidential. We adhere to strict privacy guidelines and ethical standards. The only exceptions to confidentiality are situations where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or in cases of suspected abuse of minors or vulnerable adults.
It’s normal for trauma therapy to feel challenging at times. If you’re finding it too difficult, communicate this with your therapist. They can adjust the approach, slow down the pace, or focus more on coping skills and stabilization techniques. Remember, you’re in control of your therapy journey.
The best ways to support someone in trauma therapy include listening without judgment, respecting their privacy, encouraging their therapy journey, and learning about trauma to better understand their experiences. We also offer resources for family members and can provide guidance on how to be a supportive presence.
Common signs of birth trauma include:
Persistent anxiety or panic attacks
Flashbacks or intrusive thoughts about the birth
Difficulty bonding with your baby
Physical symptoms like chronic pain or fatigue
Emotional detachment or irritability
If you feel persistently overwhelmed or disconnected after giving birth, you might be experiencing the effects of birth trauma.
If you’re unsure whether you have experienced birth trauma, consider reaching out for a consultation. A mental health professional can help assess your symptoms, explore your birth experience, and determine if somatic therapy or another approach might be beneficial.
Contrary to popular belief, healing from trauma does not always require talking about the event in detail. In fact, we often discourage this until we understand how your nervous system responds to the traumatic experience. Talking about a traumatic birthing experience too soon can re-traumatize you and reinforce maladaptive somatic patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
In therapy, you’ll be guided through developing and integrating resourcing skills, grounding techniques, and guided somatic awareness which support your whole-body healing. We work at the pace of your nervous system’s capacity to support integration and healing, which often requires moving slow, ensuring that you feel safe and in control throughout the process.
The duration of therapy varies depending on the severity of your symptoms and your individual needs. Some people may find relief in a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term support. We tailor our approach to your specific situation.
Yes, therapy can be effective even if your child was born years ago. The impact of birth trauma can persist long after the event, and somatic therapy can help address these lingering effects and support your healing.
While this page speaks to trauma therapy for birthing persons, partners who have experienced trauma related to the birth can also benefit. Healing as a family unit can be crucial for overall well-being and healthy relationships.
Somatic therapy may be suitable if you are experiencing persistent emotional or physical symptoms related to birth trauma and traditional talk therapies haven’t been effective. It is particularly useful if you are interested in exploring the mind-body connection and healing trauma stored in the body. An initial consultation can help determine if this approach aligns with your needs.
Somatic therapy for PTSD involves enlisting the body as an ally in the healing process. Trauma is less about what happened and more about how you responded to the event emotionally and how your body was negatively impacted. OUr clinicians are trained in leading trauma-resolution, somatic modalities such as Somatic Experiencing®, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, S.A.F.E. EMDR, and Coregulating Touch.
Somatic therapy helps by addressing the physical and emotional impact of trauma stored in the body, promoting nervous system regulation, and facilitating the release of traumatic stress.
Most people believe that in order to heal from a traumatic event, that you have to talk about what happened in detail. Not so, we actually discourage this until we know how your nervous system functions in response to the traumatic event. Often, talking about the event only re-traumatizes the client and further entrenches maladaptive somatic patterns and patterns of coping that keep people stuck.
In a somatic therapy session, we focus more on increasing a client’s capacity to deal with uncomfortable bodily experiences through resourcing skills, grounding techniques and guided somatic awareness. We always work at the pace of the client’s nervous system capacity in order to support integration and healing.
The timeline for seeing results can vary based on individual circumstances and the severity of PTSD. Some clients may notice improvements after a few sessions, while others may require more extended therapy.
What we have seen is that clients who struggle with PTSD often have early and adverse childhood experiences that predispose them to developing symptoms of PTSD due to early patterns of a dysregulated nervous system.
Yes, somatic therapy can be effectively combined with other treatments for PTSD, such as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, EMDR, and medication, to provide a comprehensive approach to healing. We encourage our clients to have more than one practitioner and utilize adjunctive healing modalities such as acupuncture, functional medicine, trauma-informed massage and nutritional support.
Techniques used in somatic therapy for PTSD may include Somatic Experiencing®®, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Co-Regulating Touch, and Safe and S.A.F.E. EMDR, all aimed at helping clients process trauma and heal their nervous system.
Excellent questions. No, you won’t have to re-tell traumatic events if you don’t want to. As a matter of fact, while we care about what happened to you, we care more about protecting your nervous system than we do hearing about the details of the hard stuff. Most of the time, we encourage clients NOT to tell us everything that happened in one sitting, especially during our first session together because we know that when you talk about the hard stuff, your body re-lives those events in the present time.
What we do instead of asking our clients to tell us about their trauma are things like slowing down the pace of the re-telling, pausing to practice awareness and grounding as needed and focusing on certain parts of the narrative instead of the whole thing at one time. In this way, we protect our clients from getting too hijacked or overwhelmed. We have worked with clients in successfully resolving their trauma without them ever having told the whole story.
Trauma isn’t just about the overwhelming event that happened to you. Trauma is also about the changes in your brain and nervous system that occurred as a result.
Early/developmental trauma actually changes the brain structure and impedes the optimal growth of the brain and nervous system. The ACEs study completed in 2013, shows a correlation between childhood trauma and greater risk for lifelong health problems.
Shock trauma can hijack your adrenal system, the system that pumps adrenaline and cortisol into your body, such that too much or too little of these important hormones are available for daily functioning.
Because trauma of any form changes the functioning of your body, it only makes sense that your body needs to be a part of the healing process.
When you deal with early childhood trauma, talking about the issues isn’t helpful because the healing needs to take place at the biological, nervous system level. Developmental trauma happens in a preverbal, non-cognitive state (from age 0-3) and these first years of life are crucial for the development of everything that makes up the nervous system: the brain, spinal cord, and nerve endings.
When things are not ideal in childhood, the nervous system can’t develop optimally. It’s like your nervous system is built on a house of cards—an insecure foundation. As a result, you can’t be as resilient as you want to be, or it’s hard for you to feel connected in everyday life and experience joy and a sense of peace. Somatic-based Co-Regulating Touch therapy helps heal childhood trauma because it rebuilds your nervous system from the ground up, creating a stronger architecture.
The brainstem is the first part of the brain that develops in utero when a baby is growing inside the womb—it’s primal. And the adrenal system manages your stress response and sits right atop the kidneys. When you’re in a state of arousal as your body responds to an event, your biological system pumps out cortisol and adrenaline, two key stress hormones. Early childhood trauma negatively impacts the kidney adrenal system and the brainstem from effectively functioning.
When we hold the kidneys and the brainstem, it allows us to address the major parts of the regulatory system in your body. The idea is that by touching the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA), we encourage your nervous system to do what it knows how to do innately—come into balance.
Everything we do is collaborative and consent-based. We will never do anything you don’t want us to do. Every time we touch you, we’ll ask permission; and if you’re feeling uncomfortable, we’ll stop as soon as you tell us.
We will also help you to be ready for table work (the Co-Regulating Touch phase of therapy) in a paced-out, gentle way. And you will be in charge of that pacing (not us!) because we want you to feel safe continuing the treatment.
This isn’t a question easily answered because every person’s situation is different. We usually ask our clients to give us a minimum of four sessions to experience something different happening in their life and body and then decide if they’d like to continue. If they do, the course of treatment typically goes on for a while, especially when issues are connected to early childhood trauma.
Generally, the older a person is, the more ingrained those trauma patterns have become, and the longer it will take to work through them and heal—perhaps six months of doing weekly or biweekly sessions and then switching to monthly or even quarterly sessions.