Somatic Therapist in Fort Lauderdale

Online Mind-Body Support for Residents of Florida and Illinois

Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy or spent countless hours thinking things through, trying to make sense of how you’re feeling. But something still feels unresolved. You’re noticing physical discomfort—tightness, tension, or even pain—and emotional stress that doesn’t fully add up. It’s as if your body is holding onto something your mind can’t quite work through.

On the surface, things look good. You’ve accomplished a lot and may even feel grateful for a lot in life. But underneath, there’s a sense of disconnect—a feeling that something deeper is off. You’re ready to move beyond pushing through or ignoring it and to explore what’s really going on.

If you’re ready for something different, I’m here to help.

With somatic therapy, like Somatic Experiencing and Safe and Sound Protocol, we’ll focus on helping your mind and body work together to heal. By addressing the tension, stress, and discomfort you’ve been carrying, we can uncover what’s been holding you back. This work can help you feel more whole, connected, and equipped to meet life with clarity and strength.

Somatic Therapist in Fort Lauderdale

Hi, I’m Amy!

If you’re feeling the weight of stress, emotional pain, or physical discomfort, you might also feel a growing sense of imbalance in your life. On the outside, you’ve achieved so much, but inside, something feels off—like you’ve lost touch with parts of yourself or what’s truly important.

The pace of life, the expectations, and the sacrifices for success have come at a cost. It’s not always easy to name, but the overwhelm and disconnect are hard to ignore. You might even wonder if balance is possible or if it’s too late to find it.

My goal is to help you explore what’s beneath the surface, reconnect with yourself, and ease the tension you’ve been carrying. Through this deeper work, you can create a life that feels more aligned with who you are and what truly matters.

If you’re ready to step into this space of exploration and healing, schedule a free 20-minute consultation today.

Healing from the Inside Out: My Approach to Somatic Therapy

Even after exploring your emotions in talk therapy, stress, emotional pain, or physical discomfort can still linger—often showing up in your body.

You might notice a constant tension or restlessness, even when life seems fine on the surface. It can feel like your body is stuck in overdrive, making it hard to fully relax or feel connected with yourself.

While talk therapy offers valuable insight, it doesn’t always address how stress is held in the body. With body-based therapies, like Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), we’ll help your mind and body work together to release what’s been weighing you down.

As this tension eases, you’ll feel more connected, more in control, and more aligned with yourself and your life.

Somatic therapy can help you:

  • Tune into your body’s signals to better understand what you need.

  • Release stress and tension that keep you feeling stuck.

  • Recognize what’s safe so you can stop reacting automatically.

  • Reconnect with your inner calm and confidence.

  • Ease physical discomfort, creating space to enjoy the things that matter most.

How We’ll Work Together

Somatic Experiencing helps release stress and tension stored in your body, calming your nervous system and creating a sense of ease. Safe and Sound Protocol uses specially filtered music to support your nervous system in recognizing safety, helping you feel more connected and present.

Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on reconnecting with yourself and addressing the deeper issues beneath the surface.

Somatic Therapy Offers Lasting Change

When stress and tension no longer have a grip, you’ll feel more aligned, resilient, and ready to meet life with clarity and strength. Many of my clients blend this work with talk therapy, creating a well-rounded approach that addresses both mind and body.

Let’s explore this deeper work together.

Dive Into Somatic Experiencing and Safe and Sound Protocol for Lasting Change

  • Somatic Experiencing

    Somatic Experiencing is a gentle yet effective therapy that helps release stored trauma and stress from your body, calming your nervous system and restoring balance.

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  • Safe and Sound Protocol

    Safe and Sound Protocol uses specially filtered music to calm your nervous system, helping you sense safety and feel more grounded in your daily life.

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How Somatic Therapy Can Help

Stress, emotional weight, and physical discomfort don’t just affect your mind—they show up in your body too. This body-based approach focuses on helping you understand and release what’s been holding you back.

  • Compassionate Exploration: We’ll look at how stress has shaped your life and what your body is telling you, always with care and understanding.

  • Mind-Body Connection: By listening to how your body holds tension, you’ll learn to respond in ways that feel more aligned and in control.

  • A Safe, Supportive Process: This work happens at your pace, with no pressure to dive into anything you’re not ready for.

If you’re ready to move beyond the overwhelm and reconnect with yourself, schedule a free 20-minute consultation. I’m here to support you as we explore what’s next.

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Somatic Therapy FAQs

  • Somatic therapy, like Somatic Experiencing (SE), focuses on the body’s responses to stress and trauma, rather than just talking about your thoughts and feelings. It helps you tune into what’s happening in your body, so you can release built-up tension and feel more grounded.

    SE is the foundation of my approach, and even if you choose to include the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), our work together will still be guided by SE’s principles. You can choose to explore SE, SSP, or a combination of both, depending on what feels right for you.

  • Yes, as long as you’re open to becoming more connected with your body.

    I’ll be there as a supportive presence, guiding you through the process at a pace that feels right for you. Sometimes, it’s helpful to avoid tuning in too deeply at the start or to focus on noticing what feels comfortable or neutral. The most important thing is feeling safe, and that often means taking things slowly. We’ll use plenty of practices to support you along the way.

  • I currently offer virtual sessions only. Somatic therapy works just as well online because you’re in a space that feels familiar and safe. Being at home means you can settle into your favorite chair, have your pet nearby, or keep comforting items close, which can make you feel more at ease during our work together. Feeling safe and comfortable in your own space helps make the therapy more effective and allows us to really focus on your healing.

    Plus, online sessions make life easier—you don’t have to take time off work, deal with traffic, or worry about finding parking. It’s therapy that fits into your routine, with less stress and more convenience.

  • Individual sessions are $180.

    I don't accept insurance; however, I'm happy to offer a receipt that you can submit to insurance for potential reimbursement.

    There are additional costs for those who choose to do Safe and Sound Protocol. Those will vary depending on whether or not clients listen outside of sessions. See the SSP page for a breakdown of those costs.

  • Yes, absolutely! Many people find that somatic therapy complements traditional talk therapy. While talk therapy focuses on exploring thoughts, emotions, and past experiences through conversation, somatic therapy works directly with your body’s responses to stress and trauma. It’s not only about releasing stored stress, but also about supporting your nervous system in learning how to better differentiate between safety and danger—something that often gets confused due to past life experiences.

    The two approaches—talk therapy and somatic therapy—can work together to support your overall healing. Talk therapy can help you process things on a mental level, while somatic therapy addresses the body’s role in holding onto stress and trauma. Together, they often lead to deeper, more lasting change.

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Get help from a Fort Lauderdale Somatic Therapist

You’ve worked hard to build a successful life, but beneath it all, something feels off. The weight of stress, emotional pain, or physical discomfort has left you feeling disconnected from yourself and what matters most.

But things don’t have the stay this way.

With somatic therapy, you can explore what’s beneath the surface, release the tension you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with yourself in a meaningful way. You deserve to feel aligned and whole, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.