Somatic Therapy

SE focuses on the body's sensations and the way trauma is stored physically in the nervous system. The approach is based on the understanding that trauma can disrupt the body's natural ability to process and release stress or fear responses.

Through gentle, controlled techniques, the therapist helps the individual safely complete  the body's natural fight, flight, or freeze responses, allowing the nervous system to restore balance and release the energy trapped in the body.

• Regulates the nervous system

• Reduces anxiety and overwhelm

• Helps complete unresolved stress responses

• Increases resilience and emotional flexibility

Many of our clients are thoughtful and self-aware. They understand their patterns. They know where their anxiety or overworking comes from.

And yet — they still feel stuck.

Insight is powerful, but it isn’t the same as regulation.

Traditional talk therapy focuses on thoughts, memories, and meaning. That can be deeply helpful. But trauma and chronic stress don’t just live in the mind. They live in the nervous system, which can take charge even when our logic knows different.

Somatic therapy works directly with the physiological patterns.

Instead of retelling your entire story, we slow down and notice what’s happening in your body right now — your breath, muscle tension, internal sensations. We help your nervous system complete stress responses that were interrupted or never resolved.

Over time, you feel less reactive. Less wired. More steady. More like yourself.

We may begin by talking about what’s bringing you in — burnout, trauma, or a life transition. But instead of staying only in the story, we gently notice what’s happening in your body as you speak.

Maybe your breath shortens. Your jaw tightens. Your system speeds up. Or you notice very little at all.

We work at a pace that respects your nervous system. Nothing is forced. You don’t have to relive overwhelming experiences. You remain in control the entire time.

Many people in Montana are used to pushing through, staying capable, handling things on their own. Somatic therapy offers a space where your body doesn’t have to brace or perform.

Over time, your nervous system learns it can experience stress without becoming overwhelmed. The shifts are often subtle, but deeply stabilizing.

Lauren Boland and Sarah Webb have been primarily trained through the Somatic Training Institute, both having completed Beginning and Intermediate training requirements. Sarah has also completed the Somatic Experiencing for Birth Trauma training.

This year, Sarah and Tori will embark on a 40-hour polyvagal training with Deb Dana. Lauren continues to refresh her training with professionals across the country.