Somatic Psychotherapy

Heal and Reconnect with Your Body Through Somatic Psychotherapy in Toronto, Richmond Hill, and Virtually Across Ontario

Emotional trauma and stress don’t just affect the mind—they live in the body too. Somatic Psychotherapy offers a holistic way to heal by addressing both. At Inner Summits, our therapists in Toronto and Richmond Hill use body-centered techniques to help clients release tension, reconnect with their bodies, and heal from trauma.

If you struggle with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm, Somatic Therapy can help. By strengthening the mind-body connection, this approach supports deep and lasting healing.

What is Somatic Psychotherapy?

Somatic Psychotherapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy explores how emotions and trauma are stored physically in the body. These therapies use techniques like body awareness, movement, and breathwork to help release and process these stored emotions.

Somatic Therapy can be especially effective for treating:

• • • • Trauma and PTSD: Helps process and release deeply stored emotional pain.
      • Anxiety and Panic: Calms the nervous system and eases physical symptoms.
      • Chronic Stress and Tension: Reduces the body’s stress response and restores balance.
      • Emotional Dysregulation: Improves emotional control and resilience.
      • Grief and Loss: Supports the body in processing emotions tied to loss.

Using body awareness, movement, and the mind-body connection, somatic therapy heals both emotional and physical aspects of trauma and anxiety.

Why Choose Somatic Psychotherapy?

While traditional therapies often focus on the thinking mind, Somatic Psychotherapy goes deeper. Using mind-body techniques, Somatic Therapy addresses the physical and emotional manifestations of trauma and stress. At Inner Summits, we integrate somatic therapy to help you heal on all levels—mental, emotional, and physical.

• • • • Mind-Body Healing: Somatic therapy helps release stored tension and trauma from the body, leading to more holistic healing.
      • Proven Techniques: Uses evidence-based methods like movement, mindfulness, and breathwork to help alleviate symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress.
      • Personalized Care: We tailor therapy to your needs, ensuring you feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout the process.
      • Deeper Emotional Release: Helps process emotions that talk therapy may not fully address.

Our Approach to Somatic Psychotherapy

At Inner Summits, our Somatic Psychotherapy practices blend evidence-based somatic techniques with personalized, compassionate care to help you heal from the inside out. Our therapy sessions focus on:

• • • • Holistic Healing: We focus on both the emotional and physical aspects of your healing journey, helping you reconnect with your body and process stored trauma.
      • Safe and Supportive Space: We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your emotions and sensations without fear or pressure.
      • Integrative Techniques: Our therapists use a combination of body awareness exercises, mindfulness, movement, and breathwork to help you release tension and reconnect with your body.
      • Trauma-Informed Care: Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed practices, ensuring that the therapy process is always gentle, respectful, and attuned to your needs.

Somatic Psychotherapy helps you release stored trauma and reconnect with your body for deeper emotional healing.

How Somatic Therapy Can Help You

Somatic Psychotherapy can bring about profound changes, helping you:

• • • • Release Stored Trauma: Let go of the physical and emotional pain stored in your body from past trauma.
      • Reduce Anxiety and Stress: Somatic therapy helps calm your nervous system and reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety and chronic stress.
      • Enhance Emotional Regulation: Improve your ability to manage overwhelming emotions and stay grounded in difficult situations.
      • Reclaim Your Body: Feel more connected to your body, regain control over your physical and emotional responses, and increase your sense of safety and well-being.

What to Expect in Somatic Psychotherapy

Somatic Therapy at Inner Summits is a unique, body-centred approach to healing trauma and emotional pain. Here’s what the process looks like:

1. 1. 1. 1. Creating a Safe, Grounded Space: Your first session will focus on understanding your emotional and physical experiences. We’ll ensure you feel comfortable and safe as we explore how your body may be holding onto stress or trauma.
         2. Building Awareness of Your Body: Somatic Therapy is about connecting with your body. In sessions, we’ll guide you through gentle body awareness exercises, mindfulness, and movement to help you identify and release areas of tension or emotional pain stored in your body.
         3. Releasing Trauma and Stress: As you progress, you’ll work through physical sensations and emotions that may have been suppressed. By addressing the mind-body connection, we’ll help you release stored trauma, reduce stress, and regain a sense of balance and well-being.
         4. Ongoing Mind-Body Integration: We’ll provide you with tools to continue integrating mind-body awareness into your daily life. This may include breathwork, mindfulness practices, or movement exercises to help you stay connected to your body and support long-term healing.

Our Locations: Toronto & Richmond Hill

We offer Somatic Psychotherapy at both our Toronto and Richmond Hill locations—as well as anywhere across Ontario, virtually—with flexible scheduling for in-person or virtual sessions. Whether you’re healing from trauma, anxiety, or chronic stress, we’re here to support your mind and body in the healing process.

FAQs 

What is Somatic Psychotherapy and how does it work?

Somatic Psychotherapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body. It uses techniques like body awareness, movement, and breathwork to help release stored emotions and trauma that are physically held in the body, providing deeper emotional healing.

Is Somatic Psychotherapy effective for trauma?

Yes! Somatic Therapy is especially effective for trauma because it addresses both the emotional and physical aspects of trauma. This helps to release stored tension and promote healing at a deeper level.

How many sessions of Somatic Therapy will I need?

The number of sessions depends on your specific needs and the progress you make. Many people begin to feel relief after just a few sessions, but ongoing therapy may be recommended for deeper healing.

Ready to Reconnect with Your Body and Heal from Trauma?

Get in touch. Take the first step toward healing your mind and body with Somatic Psychotherapy. Schedule your consultation today at our Toronto or Richmond Hill locations, and start your journey toward lasting emotional and physical well-being.