Integrative Somatic Care
in Oregon & Colorado
Somatic Therapy
Therapy can include more than what you think and say.
When insight helps, but your body still responds on its own.
Somatic therapy brings gentle attention to sensations and nervous-system responses as part of psychotherapy. At Hidden Trails, you decide what feels workable.
Does this sound familiar?
When insight has not been enough.
These experiences can be an invitation to explore body-aware therapy at your own pace.
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Your body reacts quickly
Tension, urgency, panic, or shutdown may arrive before you can think it through.
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You feel disconnected
You may feel numb, stuck in your head, or unsure what your body needs.
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You want a gentler pace
You are curious about noticing patterns without being pushed to relive anything.
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Small things bring up big reactions
A tone of voice, conflict, or unexpected change can leave you feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, or on edge.
Your body may respond before you have words for it
Stress and emotion can affect how you breathe, move, rest, and connect with others. These responses may happen quickly, even when you understand what is going on.
Somatic therapy offers a way to notice these patterns with curiosity. You do not need to interpret every sensation or make your body respond differently before beginning.
The Hidden Trails approach
Small steps, with your consent.
A session may include conversation and noticing a sensation, a shift in breath, or the support of your surroundings. You can pause, modify, or decline any invitation.
Somatic methods and training vary by clinician; the consultation helps you understand what a specific therapist offers.
A Closer Look
What does “somatic” mean?
It means bringing body-based information into psychotherapy. The work might involve sensation, posture, orientation, movement impulses, or shifts in connection and protection.
How care can help
What might a session include?
You might notice your feet on the floor, orient to the room, or briefly track a sensation while talking. The aim is more awareness and choice, not forcing a release.
Is Somatic Therapy at Hidden Trails a good fit?
Our approach may resonate if you:
Have difficulty slowing down or recognizing what you need
Want therapy that includes body awareness alongside conversation
Prefer a collaborative pace with the freedom to pause or decline an exercise
Feel tense, restless, numb, or disconnected more often than you would like
Notice that your body reacts before you can think through a situation
Understand your patterns but still feel caught in familiar responses
Find your fit
Clinicians who work with Somatics
GETTING STARTED IS EASY
Step 01
Schedule a consultation
Choose an available therapist or ask for help finding a fit.
Step 02
Explore your options
Discuss your goals, approach, location, availability, and payment.
Step 03
Begin collaboratively
If the fit works, schedule an intake and shape a plan together.
Related care
Brainspotting · EMDR Intensives · Safe &Sound Protocol
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are some of the most common questions.
If you don’t see your question here, feel free to contact our team and we’d be happy to help.
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No. Work can include stillness and conversation; invitations are optional.
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Yes. Your therapist can work with your present environment through secure telehealth.
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Yes. We offer trauma-informed couples therapy when it is appropriate for both partners. We begin with a screening process to understand what you’re seeking support with and whether couples work is a suitable next step. If another type of support would be a better fit, we’ll discuss that with you.
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Depending on your goals, you may also want to explore Brainspotting or an EMDR Intensive. These are different options, and a consultation can help determine whether ongoing therapy, a focused format, or a combination over time makes sense for you.