Somatic Therapy in Dallas, TX
Somatic Counseling: Holistic Healing for Trauma and Chronic Stress
If you’ve tried talk therapy but still feel stuck — if your body holds tension, anxiety, or emotional pain that just won’t shift — somatic counseling offers a path forward.
This holistic, body-centered approach works with the nervous system itself to heal trauma stored in the body and restore a sense of safety and connection.
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Who We Are
At AUM Integral Wellness, our trained somatic counselors integrate talk therapy with body-based techniques to address the whole-person impact of trauma and chronic stress. We understand that healing happens not just in the mind, but in the body and nervous system as well. Our approach blends the latest in neuroscience with the wisdom of embodied practices to help you find relief and reconnection. Learn more about our team
Problems We Solve
Feeling Stuck in Talk Therapy Alone
If you’ve done the cognitive work but still feel disconnected from your body and your life, somatic counseling can help bridge that gap. We work directly with the nervous system to complete trauma responses and restore capacity for presence.
Persistent Physical Symptoms with No Clear Medical Cause
Chronic pain, tension, digestive issues, and other physical complaints often have roots in unresolved trauma. Somatic counseling helps release chronic tension from stress and trauma, easing the physical burden of past experiences.
Chronic Anxiety, Hypervigilance, or Emotional Reactivity
When the nervous system gets stuck in survival mode, everyday life can feel overwhelming. Our approach helps regulate the nervous system after trauma, building resilience and capacity for calm.
Meet Ashley Ray, LCSW-S, CCTP
- 20+ years clinical experience
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Former crisis intervention leader
- Integrates clinical psychology + somatic + trauma-informed yoga
Therapy You Can Measure. Results You Can Feel.
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Calm the nervous system and increase safety.
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Your plan is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Better outcomes
Evidence-based body-centered care for lasting change.
Who We Serve
Adults Dealing with Unresolved Trauma
Whether from childhood experiences, acute incidents, or chronic stressors, trauma leaves an imprint. Somatic counseling helps process that imprint where it lives — in the body and nervous system.
Those Seeking a Mind-Body Approach to Healing
If you’re drawn to holistic practices and want to engage your whole self in the healing process, somatic counseling aligns mind, body, and spirit. We honor the wisdom of embodied experience.
Healthcare Providers Looking to Refer Patients
We partner with doctors, nurses, and bodyworkers to provide complementary care for patients living with the effects of trauma. Our referral process is simple and our approach is grounded in the latest trauma research.
What Somatic Counseling Sessions Include
Body Awareness and Sensation Tracking
In session, you’ll be guided to notice physical sensations, breath patterns, muscle tension, and other body experiences. This cultivates mindfulness and attunement to the nervous system’s cues.
Nervous System Regulation Techniques
Through targeted breathwork, movement, and body-based practices, you’ll learn to downshift the nervous system from states of high activation or shutdown into the “resilience zone” of safety and connection.
Integration with Talk Therapy and Emotional Processing
As body and mind come into greater alignment, we create space to process the thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that arise, integrating the somatic and cognitive dimensions of healing. Contact us to learn more about our somatic counseling services.
The Somatic Counseling Process
Initial Assessment and Goal Setting
We begin with a thorough intake to understand your history, current symptoms, and goals for healing. This informs our collaborative treatment plan.
Gradual, Titrated Exposure to Challenging Sensations and Memories
With your nervous system as the guide, we gently approach the edges of your capacity, building tolerance and resilience over time. You set the pace.
Building Capacity for Presence and Embodiment
Over the course of treatment, you’ll develop greater capacity to stay present with a wide range of sensation and emotion, restoring wholeness and vitality.
Contact us at (214) 432-3075 to start your somatic counseling journey.
Why Choose AUM for Somatic Counseling
- Our therapists are trained in multiple somatic modalities, including Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Hakomi, allowing us to customize our approach to your unique needs.
- We skillfully integrate somatic techniques with talk therapy and other evidence-based practices for holistic, effective care. You get the best of both worlds.
- Our focus on nervous system regulation and capacity building creates a foundation for deep and lasting transformation, not just symptom management.
Ready to Start Healing on Every Level?
You’ve lived with the weight of trauma and stress long enough. You deserve to feel at home in your body and at peace in your life. Somatic counseling lights the way. With skilled guidance and proven techniques, you can reclaim your innate capacity for regulation, resilience, and joy.
Reach out at (214) 432-3075 to schedule a free consultation and take the first step toward wholeness.
Common Questions About Somatic Counseling
How does somatic counseling work?
Somatic counseling engages the body’s innate healing wisdom through mindful attention, targeted exercises, and nervous system regulation techniques. By working with the physiology of trauma and stress, it helps restore a sense of safety and connection.
What’s the difference between somatic counseling and talk therapy?
While traditional talk therapy focuses mainly on thoughts and emotions, somatic counseling also works directly with physical sensations, impulses, and body memories. It accesses the deeper patterns that cognitive methods alone often can’t reach.
What conditions or concerns is somatic counseling best for?
Somatic counseling is particularly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic stress, but it can benefit anyone seeking greater mind-body connection and embodied well-being. It’s also a powerful complement to traditional psychotherapy.
How long does somatic counseling usually take?
The length of somatic counseling varies based on your goals and the complexity of your concerns. Some people find relief in a few months, while others benefit from longer-term work. We’ll continually assess your progress and adjust our plan as needed.
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FAQs
What is somatic counseling and how does it differ from regular therapy?
Somatic counseling connects the mind and body to release stress and stored emotions. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it focuses on body sensations, tension, and physical signals to support deeper healing.
Who can benefit from somatic counseling at AUM Integral Wellness?
Anyone feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or disconnected from themselves can benefit. Somatic counseling helps people release stored tension, improve emotional awareness, and reconnect with their body and inner peace.
What happens during a somatic counseling session?
Sessions involve gentle movements, mindful breathing, and body awareness exercises. We guide you to notice tension, explore its source, and release it safely, without forcing you to relive trauma.
How does somatic counseling help with trauma or stress?
Somatic counseling helps the body release trauma stored as tension, tightness, or discomfort. By listening to your body’s signals, you can reduce anxiety, stress, and chronic emotional patterns naturally.
What should I expect when starting somatic counseling at AUM?
Expect a compassionate, safe, and personalized approach. Our counselors create a plan that fits your needs, helping you gradually release tension, regain balance, and feel more connected to yourself.
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