Intimacy and Relationships

Licensed Therapists Using the Somatica Method to Help You

Enhance Connection, Improve Intimacy, and Explore Pleasure

Embodied Intimacy

Is your relationship feeling stuck? Do arguments leave you feeling unheard and disconnected? Maybe the spark has faded, and you’re left with only a longing for deeper intimacy. Instead of connection and closeness, your relationship is defined by loneliness and confusion.

And maybe you’ve tried a medical approach like sex therapy or other forms of couples therapy. But, traditional therapy just hasn't brought the change you crave. And sometimes it’s caused hopelessness and doubt.

Somatica work offers a different approach. It's about experiencing your way to a more fulfilling relationship. It offers individuals and couples an experiential and embodied way of accessing, safety, desire, play, and intimacy all within a supportive and nonjudgmental space.

What is Somatica?

Somatica therapy is a type of counseling that combines talk therapy with experiential exercises to help people improve intimacy. It is based on the idea that pleasure is key to transformation. Somatica trained therapists help clients build trusting relationships and learn new skills in a safe and supportive environment.

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Why People Start Intimacy & Relationship Work

Relationship Problems

You might be experiencing frequent arguments, feeling misunderstood by your partner, or a general sense of dissatisfaction in your relationship. These issues can leave you feeling lonely, unheard, and disconnected from your partner.

Feeling Distant From Your Partner

This could manifest as feeling emotionally distant, having trouble connecting on a deeper level, or longing for more physical affection. You may crave a stronger emotional bond but struggle to find ways to create that intimacy.

Sexual Dysfunction

This can include problems with arousal, orgasm, desire, or pain during sex. Sexual dysfunction can be frustrating and affect your intimacy and overall satisfaction in the relationship.

A Lack of Desire for Intimacy

You might find yourself avoiding physical intimacy altogether, or having a significantly reduced libido. This can lead to feelings of disconnection and confusion within the relationship.

Difficulty Trusting Your Partner

This could be due to a history of betrayal, jealousy issues, or a general sense of insecurity in the relationship. Trust issues can make it difficult to be vulnerable and open with your partner, hindering intimacy.

Feeling Stuck in Negative Cycles

You might find yourselves repeating the same arguments or falling into unhealthy relational dynamics. This can be incredibly frustrating and make it difficult to experience positive change.

How Somatica Therapy Helps

Increased Body Awareness

Somatic therapy helps you reconnect with your body's sensations and signals. This allows you to better understand how your body reacts to stress, intimacy, and different situations within your relationship. By becoming more aware of your body, you can learn to regulate your emotions and create a more fulfilling connection with your partner.

Improved Communication Skills

Somatic therapy goes beyond just talking about your problems. It helps you develop nonverbal communication skills, such as eye contact, body language, and touch. These skills are crucial for building trust and intimacy in any relationship. Additionally, somatic therapy can help you express your needs and desires in a clear and assertive way, leading to more effective communication with your partner.

Enhanced Emotional Connection

Somatic therapy can help you develop a deeper emotional connection with your partner. By learning to be present in the moment and connect with your own emotions, you can create a safe space for your partner to do the same. This fosters empathy, vulnerability, and a stronger bond within the relationship.

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Meet Adriana

Licensed Couples Therapist - Somatica Trained

Want to experience a more fulfilling and connected relationship?

Adriana, our Somatica-trained therapist, can help. With her Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, she brings a wealth of experience in couples therapy and mental health to the her work with clients.

But her approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Somatica therapy focuses on the mind-body connection, helping you reconnect with your body's wisdom and unlock deeper emotional intimacy.

Through gentle exercises and a supportive environment, you'll gain valuable tools to navigate challenges, improve communication, and build a stronger bond with your partner.

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What to Expect in Somatica Therapy

Somatica therapy offers a unique approach to improving intimacy and relationships. Here's what you can expect during sessions ~

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Your therapist will work collaboratively with you, creating a safe and supportive space to explore your concerns. They'll actively listen to your experiences and goals, tailoring the sessions to your specific needs.
Somatic therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy. You'll learn to pay attention to your body's sensations and how they connect to your emotions and relationship experiences. This can involve gentle exercises to reconnect with your body in a non-judgmental way.
Somatic therapy incorporates experiential exercises designed to help you explore emotions and patterns held within your body. These exercises may involve breathing techniques, guided meditations, or gentle movement explorations – all aimed at fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Somatic therapy doesn't just focus on individual experiences. You and your therapist may explore communication styles within your relationship, helping you identify nonverbal cues and develop healthier ways to connect with your partner.
Through somatic therapy, you'll gain valuable skills to navigate challenges in your relationship. These skills might include improved emotional expression, setting boundaries, and fostering a deeper sense of trust and intimacy.

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FAQs - Somatic Method

❋ What is the Somatica Method? How is it different than traditional talk therapy?

Somatic therapy incorporates talk therapy but goes beyond it. It integrates experiential exercises that help you reconnect with your body's sensations and how they relate to your emotions and relationship experiences. Somatic therapy focuses on the mind-body connection, while traditional talk therapy often focuses primarily on the cognitive aspects of experience.

❋ Can I do the Somatica Method online?

Absolutely! Somatic therapy doesn't require the physical presence of your provider. Somatic exercises focus on your internal experience – your body sensations, emotions, and thoughts. A skilled Somatic therapist can effectively guide you through these exercises online, creating a safe space for you to explore your inner landscape and cultivate self-awareness.

❋ I’m not very comfortable with my body. Is the Somatica Method a good fit for me?

Somatic therapy can be beneficial for individuals and couples alike. For individuals, it can help with self-awareness, emotional regulation, and building healthier relationships. For couples, it can improve communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution.

❋ What can I expect in terms of confidentiality during therapy?

According to laws and ethics, therapist cannot share information shared in therapy to any third party without your consent. Examples of this would be if you need your counselor to speak with a medical provider such as a psychiatrist of your primary care physician.

Within the couple relationship, your counselor will be careful to navigate private information between the partners. Generally, your counselor will encourage you to disclosure secrets or other hidden information to your partner. But, this is not always required for successful couples work. This issue has some nuance, and we encourage you to communicate with your therapist about expectations for confidentiality, secret-keeping, and disclosure. Your counselor wants to work with you on these important aspects of therapy.

❋ How long does the Somatica Method take to work?

The amount of time it takes to see results in Somatic therapy can vary depending on the individual or couple's goals and the specific challenges they are facing. Some people experience shifts quickly, while others may take more time to integrate the mind-body connection. The key is to be open to the process and trust your therapist's guidance.und and qualifications. You may be interested to learn more about their professional experience in other fields or roles!

❋ Is the Somatica Method only for couples?