Anxiety can live in the body
For many people, anxiety becomes something that is felt physically as much as mentally. You may notice tightness in your chest, difficulty relaxing, racing thoughts, trouble sleeping, or a sense that your nervous system rarely fully settles.
Sometimes people understand why they feel anxious, and other times the feeling seems to persist even when things appear “fine” on the surface.
You may find yourself anticipating what could go wrong, replaying conversations, feeling responsible for keeping things under control, or having difficulty feeling at ease even when there is no immediate problem to solve. Over time, anxiety can begin to shape how you relate to yourself, other people, and the world around you, sometimes contributing to a greater sense of disconnection from yourself.
How does Somatic Therapy help with Anxiety?
When anxiety feels persistent, understanding it intellectually may not always be enough to change how it feels. You may know that you are safe or recognize that a worry is unlikely, while your body continues to respond as though something is wrong.
Somatic therapy brings attention to this connection between the mind and body. Rather than trying to simply get rid of anxiety, we can become curious about what your nervous system is responding to, notice patterns as they arise, and explore ways of experiencing difficult emotions without becoming as overwhelmed by them.
Over time, this work can help you develop a greater sense of awareness and choice in how you respond to anxiety, rather than feeling like anxiety is always one step ahead of you.
What Might Therapy Together Look Like?
Therapy with me is collaborative and paced to you. Together, we may explore how anxiety shows up in your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and body, while paying attention to the patterns that have developed around it.
My approach combines somatic and relational therapy, creating space to better understand your anxiety rather than simply fighting against it. The goal isn't to never feel anxious, but to develop a greater sense of steadiness, flexibility, and trust in your ability to respond when anxiety does arise.