Some experiences live in the body long after the mind has made sense of them. Somatic therapy works directly with the nervous system — sensation, breath, movement, and posture — to help the body complete what it couldn't at the time and to rebuild a felt sense of safety.
Why work with the body
Talk therapy can change how you think about a struggle, but stress and trauma also live in patterns of muscle tension, breath, and vigilance. Somatic work addresses those patterns directly, which is why it's often the missing piece for people who understand their story but still feel stuck in it.
Sessions are slow and collaborative. Nothing is forced; your therapist tracks your window of tolerance and helps you build capacity a little at a time.
Somatic work at Aspen
Our team blends somatic approaches with IFS and trauma-sensitive practices, including therapy informed by trauma-sensitive yoga. We practice in Sisters with easy access from Bend, Redmond, and Camp Sherman, and offer telehealth statewide.
Find the right therapist for you
Answer a few short questions and we'll match you with an Aspen clinician who fits.
Tim MooreLPCLucas CarvalhoProfessional Counselor AssociateJohn DiLorenzoMA, Registered Counseling AssociateDasha GoussevaLCSWABrianna FoxMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
In-network with OHP, PacificSource, Providence, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Regence and Moda. Private pay welcome, and superbills are available for other plans.
Common questions
Do I need to talk about my trauma in detail?
No. Somatic therapy doesn't require retelling events in detail. Much of the work happens through present-moment awareness of the body.
