Somatic Therapy
in lafayette, CO
(near Boulder, CO)
A Body-Centered, Relational Approach to Healing
At A New Way Counseling Collective, somatic therapy is an invitation to listen more closely to what your body already knows. Rather than focusing only on thoughts or stories, this work gently brings awareness to sensation, movement, breath, and nervous system responses — the places where experience is often held long after words fall short.
Our somatic therapy work in Boulder, Colorado is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that healing happens through awareness, safety, and connection — both within yourself and in relationship with others.
What Is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach to counseling that recognizes the body as a source of information, memory, and wisdom. Experiences — especially stressful or overwhelming ones — don’t just live in the mind; they live in the nervous system, muscles, breath, and posture.
In somatic therapy, we slow down and gently notice:
Physical sensations and impulses
Patterns of tension, collapse, or activation
Breath, movement, and nervous system rhythms
How your body responds in moments of safety or stress
This awareness creates space for choice, regulation, and change — without forcing or reliving past experiences.
Why Work Somatically?
Many people come to therapy feeling:
Stuck in patterns they understand but can’t shift
Overwhelmed, anxious, numb, or disconnected
Reactive in relationships without knowing why
“In their head” and disconnected from their body
Somatic therapy helps bridge the gap between insight and lived change by working directly with the nervous system. Rather than pushing through or fixing, we support your body in learning that new responses are possible.
This work is especially supportive for people navigating:
Trauma or chronic stress
Anxiety, overwhelm, or shutdown
Attachment and relational wounds
Difficulty feeling present, safe, or connected
Patterns shaped early in life that still show up today
How Somatic Therapy Works at A New Way
Our somatic work is relational and collaborative. We don’t impose techniques or rush the process. Instead, we move at the pace of your nervous system, following what feels accessible and supportive.
In sessions, you might:
Notice sensations as you talk about current experiences
Track what happens in your body during moments of emotion or connection
Explore gentle movement, breath, or grounding practices
Develop language for bodily cues and internal signals
Learn to recognize and respond to your nervous system with care
Somatic therapy is not about “doing it right.” It’s about cultivating curiosity, choice, and self-trust.
Somatic Therapy and Relationship Work
Because we are wired for connection, somatic patterns often show up most clearly in relationship. This work naturally supports:
Attachment-focused therapy
Relational repair and boundary work
Increasing emotional safety and regulation in connection
Many clients notice that as they become more attuned to their own bodies, their relationships begin to shift — with more presence, honesty, and resilience.
What Somatic Therapy Is (and Isn’t)
Somatic therapy is:
Gentle, collaborative, and trauma-informed
Grounded in present-moment awareness
Responsive to your lived experience
Integrated with talk therapy and relational work
Somatic therapy is not:
Bodywork or massage
Forced catharsis or reliving trauma
Something you need to “perform” or get right
You are always in choice.
Practical Details
Location: Somatic therapy is offered in Lafayette, Colorado (near Boulder)
Format: In-person sessions (and online options, if applicable)
Session length: Typically 50–75 minutes
Fee: $180 per hour
Frequently Asked Questions About Somatic Therapy
Do I need to have trauma to benefit from somatic therapy?
No. Many people are drawn to somatic therapy because they want a deeper connection to themselves, their emotions, or their bodies — even without a specific trauma history.
Will I have to talk about the past?
Somatic therapy often focuses on present-moment experience. Past events may come up naturally, but only as they feel relevant and resourced.
Is somatic therapy good for anxiety?
Yes. Somatic approaches can be especially helpful for anxiety by supporting nervous system regulation and increasing awareness of early activation cues.
Is this used in couples counseling?
Yes. Somatic awareness is woven into our couples and relational work to support regulation, safety, and repair.
Begin Somatic Therapy in Boulder
If you’re curious about a slower, more embodied approach to therapy — one that honors both your mind and your body — somatic therapy may be a meaningful place to begin.
Contact us to schedule a consultation or learn more about working together at A New Way Counseling Collective.