Healing Trauma with Somatic Therapy

When you experience trauma, it doesn’t just stay in your mind, your body carries it too. You might notice this if you’ve ever had your heart race, your stomach clench, or your shoulders tense when recalling a difficult memory. These intense physical reactions are caused by your nervous system holding onto unresolved stress. Lingering effects from trauma can contribute to a variety of challenges, including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and difficulties in relationships.

The good news? Healing is possible. With the right support, you can begin to release the weight of past wounds and reconnect with your true self.

The Connection Between Trauma and Mental Health

Even after the event has passed, trauma can linger in the nervous system. When it isn’t processed, it often shows up in a variety of ways:

• Eating Disorders
  For many, food can serve as a way to cope with feelings that feel too big or too overwhelming. Restricting, binging, or rigid eating patterns may create a temporary sense of control when life feels unpredictable or unsafe. Others may use food to numb painful emotions or soothe stress, even when it creates a cycle of guilt and shame.

• Anxiety
  When the nervous system is stuck in survival mode, the body may constantly feel like danger is just around the corner. This can show up as racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, or feeling on edge. For some, this heightened alertness leads to panic attacks, while for others it shows up as ongoing worry or irritability that makes it hard to feel calm or at peace.

• Depression
  Trauma can leave a lingering heaviness that weighs down daily life. People may feel disconnected from themselves or others, lose interest in things they once enjoyed, or struggle with low motivation. Feelings of shame, guilt, or hopelessness often creep in, making it hard to see a way forward. For many, depression feels less like sadness and more like a loss of feeling altogether.

• PTSD
  The nervous system can stay on high alert long after a traumatic event, which is a hallmark of PTSD. People may experience intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares that make danger feel present again. Hypervigilance, emotional numbness, and avoidance are common as the body and mind try to cope. This ongoing stress can affect daily life, relationships, and overall well-being, making support and targeted interventions essential for healing.

• Relationship Struggles
  Our earliest and most painful experiences often shape how safe we feel in relationships. Trauma can make it difficult to trust, set boundaries, or feel secure with others. This may create patterns of conflict, emotional distance, or a fear of intimacy. Even when someone deeply desires closeness, past wounds can cause the nervous system to react as though connection itself is unsafe.
  
  

Every person’s response to trauma is unique, but the common thread is that unresolved pain can affect both emotional well-being and physical health.

Why Somatic Therapy?

Traditional talk therapy can be incredibly valuable in understanding trauma, but sometimes words aren’t enough. Trauma often lives in the body, showing up as muscle tension, shallow breathing, fatigue, or even chronic pain. That’s where somatic therapy comes in.

Somatic therapy integrates the mind and body, helping clients tune into physical sensations, regulate their nervous system, and gently release stored trauma. This approach allows healing to happen not just cognitively but physically, creating deeper and longer-lasting change.

Through somatic practices, you can:

• Build awareness of how trauma shows up in your body
  
  

• Learn tools to calm overwhelming emotions and anxiety
  
  

• Restore a sense of safety and connection
  
  

• Reclaim a grounded presence in your daily life
  
  

A Compassionate Path Toward Healing

At Another Day Psychology, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can process trauma at your own pace. Whether you’re navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or other life transitions, we’ll work together to create a personalized approach that honors your story and your strengths.

My name is Leticia Tye, and I’m a certified clinical trauma professional with training in somatic therapy, DBT, and CBT. As a licensed therapist in both California and Florida, I combine expertise with compassion to support clients on their healing journey. I also work from an attachment-based perspective and am currently completing advanced training in EMDR.

Healing is possible - and it starts with a single step. Reach out today to schedule your free 15-minute consultation. Your path to lasting change starts here.