Anger gets a bad reputation. It’s often seen as something to suppress, manage, or avoid. Many of us grew up in environments where anger was unpredictable, overwhelming, or even dangerous. Maybe we witnessed explosive outbursts, or perhaps we were on the receiving end of someone else’s unprocessed rage. Over time, we learned to associate anger with harm—something to fear, something to silence. But what if anger isn’t the problem? What if anger is actually advocating for us?
Emotions are meant to move. They’re signals, carrying information about our needs, desires, and wounds. But many of us—whether consciously or unconsciously—develop ways to avoid feeling them. Maybe emotions felt too overwhelming or unsafe at some point, or maybe we just never learned what to do with them. Either way, instead of experiencing and processing our emotions, we often sidestep them.
This approach is especially valuable for:
Chronic Overthinkers who struggle to feel emotions rather than analyze them.
People Healing from Trauma who may find verbal processing overwhelming.
Highly Sensitive Individuals who benefit from embodied, creative self-expression.
Anyone Feeling Disconnected from their emotions or struggling to regulate their nervous system.
That feeling isn’t just in your head—it’s in your body. Your gut feelings are real, physiological signals rooted in the connection between your brain and nervous system. Learning to trust them is less about developing a mystical sixth sense and more about deepening your relationship with your own body.
Why does something as simple as relaxing feel so hard?
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with unwinding, not because they don’t want to, but because their nervous system has been trained to stay on high alert.
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Everyday moments of disconnection—the tiny gaps where we lose ourselves, floating somewhere between autopilot and overwhelm. They seem harmless, but over time, they build up, leaving us feeling stuck, numb, or even questioning why life feels like it’s just happening to us instead of something we’re fully living.
Somatic therapy helps you understand the link between your mind and body. This can help find out why certain physical issues happen, like how chronic pain (long-lasting pain) might come from past trauma or stress.
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Emotional wounds can result from various experiences like loss, betrayal, or trauma. They can affect your mental health and daily life. Ignoring these wounds may lead to deeper issues. Learning to heal them is crucial for overall well-being. This blog post will guide you through practical steps to start your healing process.
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Childhood experiences shape who we become as adults. Traumatic events during these formative years can lead to emotional and physical distress. Somatic therapy addresses this by focusing on the connection between mind and body. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it helps individuals release stored trauma through bodily sensations and movements.
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Somatic therapy is focused on the felt and invites you to move, breathe, and explore your inner landscape through creative expression such as metaphors, similes, imagination, gestures, motion and more. Many of us don’t have easy emotional attunement as adults, we lose this as we get older and even more drastically if we experienced trauma in our past. With Somatic Therapy we re-connect with our expressive selves.
But don't let the "fun" fool you. Somatic therapy is backed by a growing body of research. Studies have shown its effectiveness in addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
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Our early relationships, especially those with our primary caregivers, profoundly shape how we connect with others. These early bonds weave the very fabric of our attachment style – the blueprint that guides our expectations, behaviors, and emotional responses in intimate relationships. When these early experiences are marred by inconsistency, neglect, or trauma, they can create deep-seated attachment wounds that impact our ability to form secure and fulfilling connections as adults.
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Living in NYC can be both exciting and overwhelming. The fast pace, constant noise, and high expectations can take a toll on mental health. Therapy offers a sanctuary for personal growth. It helps individuals understand themselves better, face challenges, and become stronger. Here are five ways therapy assists personal growth in NYC.
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Our earliest relationships lay the foundation for how we connect with others throughout our lives, influencing our sense of connection and relational dynamics. Your body is imprinted deeply by these highly dependent and formative attachments, shaping your ability to feel secure in relationships. When those early bonds are disrupted or insecure, it can lead to attachment wounds that shape our beliefs about ourselves and our relationships. These wounds can manifest as anxiety, fear of intimacy, difficulty trusting others, or a tendency to recreate unhealthy relationship patterns
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Abandonment: The fear of being left alone or unsupported.
Rejection: The feeling of being unwanted or unlovable.
Humiliation: Experiences of shame or degradation.
Betrayal: The violation of trust by someone close to us.
Injustice: Being treated unfairly or witnessing injustice.
We often find ourselves trapped in cycles of repetitive thoughts, replaying old stories, and struggling to break free. Talk therapy, with its emphasis on understanding our thoughts and behaviors, can be immensely helpful in this process. However, sometimes our bodies hold onto experiences that our minds can't fully grasp. This is where somatic therapy offers a complementary and experiential approach.
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As a somatic therapist, I've come to appreciate the profound impact that my own embodied presence and attunement have on the therapeutic process. In the world of somatic psychology, where healing is deeply rooted in the interconnectedness of the body and mind, as a therapist my body serves as a powerful tool for facilitating growth, insight, and transformation in clients. Let me explain this concept of Body psychology further!
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Central to the understanding and application of Somatic Therapy in New York City is the groundbreaking work of Dr. Stephen Porges and his Polyvagal Theory. This theory, which underscores the intricate interplay between the mind and body, proposes that the autonomic nervous system—the body's innate regulatory system—responds to cues of safety and danger in the environment through a complex interplay of neural circuits. Andria Lea at Somatic Therapy NYC draws upon the principles of the Polyvagal Theory to help individuals regulate their nervous system responses and navigate states of nervous system arousal, relaxation, and connection.
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In the intricacies of human connection, our bodies often speak louder than words. From the subtle nuances of facial expressions to the rhythms of our breath, every gesture and sensation conveys information about our inner world. In the realm of interpersonal relationships, this somatic language forms the foundation of understanding, empathy, and intimacy. In this blog, we explore the ways in which Somatic Therapy can play in enhancing interpersonal relationships and fostering deeper connections with others.
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Trauma, whether from a single overwhelming event or prolonged exposure to stress, can deeply impact both the mind and body. Somatic therapy offers a holistic approach to trauma recovery, allowing individuals to safely explore stored tensions, belief systems and emotions in order to reconcile the wounds from our past experiences. Through this gentle approach clients learn to regulate their nervous system and cultivate a sense of safety within their bodies.
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