Therapy for Teens

Participating in therapy during one's teen years provides a safe environment to navigate the challenges faced during a critical time of emotional, social, and physical development.  Somatic therapy allows teens to reconnect with their bodies and use physical sensations to process emotions, release tension, and heal from trauma or stress, more than just talk therapy alone.

​Building Body Awarenes

Somatic based therapies encourage teens to tune into the sensations in their bodies—such as tightness, warmth, or discomfort—when talking about certain emotions or situations. This helps them become more aware of how their bodies respond to stress, anxiety, or other strong feelings, which is the first step in emotional regulation.

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​Trauma Release

For teens who have experienced trauma or high levels of stress, somatic therapy can help release trapped emotionsstored in the body. Through techniques like shaking, tapping, or guided imagery, the therapist helps the teen safely process and release trauma from their body, reducing its emotional impact.

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Creating Emotional Regulation Tools

Somatic therapy teaches teens to recognize when their nervous system is dysregulated (e.g., feeling anxious, angry, or overwhelmed) and provides tools to bring themselves back into a state of calm and focus. This could include physical grounding exercises or mindfulness techniques.

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Safe Expression and Empowerment

Because somatic therapy works with the body, it gives teens a safe space to express feelings that may be hard to articulate verbally. This helps them feel empowered, as they gain tools to understand and manage their emotions from the inside out.

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