Somatic Experiencing Therapist in Seattle, WA
Your body remembers. It can also heal.
I’m Courtney, a Seattle-based somatic psychotherapist who helps work with people to find their way back to nervous system regulation — not just by talking about what happened, but by working with your body’s wisdom and inherent healing abilities.
You might be here because…
Talking about it hasn’t been enough.
You feel anxious, on edge, or like you’re bracing for something bad to happen - even things are okay.
You are ready to know what safety feels like in your body.
You’ve done talk therapy before and understand your story - but still feel stuck in the same patterns.
You understand your story and are ready to embody that understanding and live differently.
You feel disconnected from your body - numb, tense, or unsure what you’re even feeling.
You want to feel present and in touch with yourself and able to navigate life more fluidly.
Healing for your whole self, not just in your head.
Somatic Experiencing ®
Trauma and chronic stress get stored in the nervous system, not just in our thoughts. Somatic Experiencing® is a gentle, body-based approach that helps you notice physical sensations, release stuck survival energy, and teach your nervous system that it is safe to relax again.
We work slowly and at a pace your body can tolerate, building capacity and resilience one small shift at a time.
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Notice
We slow down together and gently notice what’s happening in your body
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Track
We follow sensation as it moves and shifts, building your capacity to stay present without becoming overwhelmed
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Release
Stored survival energy discharges, often through small tremors, deeper breaths, or a felt sense of relief
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Integrate
Your nervous system learns new patterns of safety and regulation that carry into everyday life
Hi, I’m Courtney
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I hold a Master's degree in Psychology from Seattle University and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Seattle Central College. I am trained in Somatic Experiencing®, a modality that aligns with my belief in the body’s innate ability to heal.
I work with people who feel disconnected in their bodies or who feel stuck in fight, flight, or freeze after trauma, stress, or long-held tension. This often times looks like symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic, or shutdown. I believe healing doesn’t happen by pushing or fixing, but by listening, slowly and with care, to what the body is asking for.
With over 15 years in the healing arts and my own lived experience of navigating and recovering from traumatic events, I offer a space that is relational, attuned, and trauma-informed. Sessions unfold gently and at your pace, supporting your nervous system to release what it’s ready to let go of and to rebuild trust in your body.
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