Online Trauma Therapy for Residents of Florida and Illinois
Compassionate Mind-Body Support to Ease Overwhelm, Move Out of Reactivity, and Feel More Present in Your Life
Maybe you never thought of it as trauma—just life. Or maybe what you’ve gone through was clearly traumatic, and you thought time would heal the wounds.
But the weight of it all feels heavier. The tension is constant, like you’re bracing for something you can’t name. It’s affecting your work, relationships, and how you show up for the people who count on you.
You are snapping, shutting down, or feeling disconnected—and it’s too much.
Real Healing is Possible.
Trauma isn’t just in your mind—it lives in your body, too.
Somatic therapy goes beyond talking, helping you shift what’s been stuck. Using Somatic Experiencing (SE) and if you choose, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), we’ll work with your nervous system to help it recognize safety, even in the face of stress or old triggers.
This approach helps you feel more present, rebuild a sense of safety, and reconnect with yourself and others. It’s not just about understanding your past—it’s about creating real change so you can move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Fort Lauderdale Trauma Therapist
Hi, I’m Amy!
I’m really glad you’re here.
Life’s stress and old wounds can add up, leaving you drained—whether it’s tension in your body, strong emotional reactions, strained relationships, or the weight of responsibilities feeling heavier than ever.
Maybe you feel shut down, disconnected, like you’re moving through life on autopilot. Or you’ve managed for years, but the weight keeps growing, making it harder to move forward.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Together, we’ll work with both your mind and body to release what’s been holding on, so you can feel steady, clear, and connected to what matters most.
How We’ll Work Together
Somatic Experiencing (SE): A body-centered approach to gently process trauma, helping you connect with what your body needs to heal in ways talking alone can’t.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) (Optional): Gentle sound therapy to calm your nervous system, making it easier to feel steady and present.
I take a developmental lens, recognizing that early experiences—whether traumatic or not—shape how you respond to stress and relationships today. Together, we’ll explore what’s showing up, work with the parts of you still holding onto fear, and build new ways to move through life with more ease.
This work helps you let go of what’s been weighing you down and find a life that reflects what truly matters to you.
Trauma Therapy FAQs
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Trauma isn’t just about the event itself—it’s about how your body and nervous system respond to the event. It happens when something feels overwhelming—too much, too fast, or too soon—and your nervous system can’t handle it.
Trauma can stay with you physically, affecting how you feel in your body every day. Even long after the event, your body may stay on high alert, bracing for danger, which can lead to feeling stuck, tense, or disconnected.
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It’s not about the event but how our nervous system processes it. What might feel manageable to one person can overwhelm another. Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic Experiencing, talks about trauma occurring when there’s no empathic observer—someone supportive who can help you process what happened. Without that connection, the nervous system can remain in a heightened state of fear or overwhelm, even after the danger has passed.
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Yes, somatic therapy can help whether your trauma happened recently or years ago. Trauma has a way of staying in the body, sometimes for decades, affecting how you feel and respond to life. Somatic therapy works to release the stuck energy and tension that have built up, allowing your body and mind to heal, no matter how long it’s been. It’s never too late to begin your healing process.
Even if your trauma happened long ago, somatic therapy helps complete the protective response your body couldn’t finish at the time. By reconnecting with your body and addressing the lingering physical effects of trauma, you can finally release what’s been holding you back, helping you feel calmer and more in control.
If your trauma is more recent, somatic therapy can prevent those responses from becoming deeply stored. It helps you feel safe, release the energy that got stuck, and complete the protective responses that couldn’t happen in the moment, giving you the tools to move forward with greater resilience.
No matter when your trauma occurred, somatic therapy offers a compassionate, non-invasive way to reconnect with your body, process what happened, and build the strength to face life’s challenges with more ease and confidence.
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No, you don’t have to talk about your trauma in detail with somatic therapy. The focus is more on how your body is holding onto the stress and tension from the trauma rather than revisiting every memory. In fact, sometimes we don’t need to talk about the traumatic experience at all. The goal is to help your body process and release the stuck energy so you can feel more at ease.
You’re always welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, and some sessions might involve more talking—depending on what you are needing. What’s important is that you’re in control and feel safe throughout the process. We’ll go at a pace that feels right for you, ensuring that you have a say in how each session unfolds.
In fact, getting into too much detail too quickly can sometimes retraumatize you, so it’s important that we’re mindful of how your body is responding when you talk about these experiences. You may notice me slowing you down and taking breaks to help you resource when you feel compelled to talk about your trauma. This allows us to stay connected to a sense of safety and support, preventing overwhelm and helping you move through the process in a way that feels manageable. By doing this, we give your nervous system a chance to settle and strengthen, building resilience as we go.
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I currently offer virtual sessions only, and Somatic Experiencing (SE) can be just as effective online as in person. During our online sessions, I’ll guide you through the same process of tuning into your body’s sensations and responses to stress. When appropriate, I’ll guide you through somatic practices, which can easily be done through the screen. The most important part of SE is helping you connect with what’s happening in your body, and we can do that just as well in an online setting, ensuring you feel safe and supported throughout.
Being in your own space makes a big difference too. You can settle into a favorite chair, keep comforting items nearby, or even have your pet close by—all of which can help you feel more relaxed and at ease. Feeling safe in your own environment enhances the effectiveness of the therapy and allows us to focus on your healing.
Plus, virtual sessions are much more convenient. You don’t have to take time off work, battle traffic, or worry about parking. It’s therapy that fits into your life, with less hassle and more comfort, so you can focus on what truly matters—your healing.
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Sessions are $180
Sessions are $180. While I don’t accept insurance, I’m happy to provide receipts that you can submit to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement.
If you're interested in incorporating the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) into your sessions, it’s available for an additional cost, which you can find listed on the SSP page. We can talk about whether SSP might be a good fit for you during our consultation or at any point as we work together.
Get help from a Fort Lauderdale Trauma Therapist
You’ve been carrying a lot, and now feels like the time to finally face what’s been weighing you down—because it’s clear the old wounds haven’t gone away.
With a mind-body approach to therapy, healing is possible.
I’d be honored to support you in this process, creating a safe, supportive space so that together, we can ease the weight of the past, build resilience, and help you move forward with more clarity and strength.
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