Reconnect with Yourself and Build the Capacity to Live Fully

Holistic, Somatic Therapy to Ease Overwhelm in Fort Lauderdale

Online Mind-Body Support Florida and Illinois

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Maybe you're snapping at people you care about or shutting down when things feel like too much.
You feel it in your body—fatigue, brain fog, tension, trouble sleeping, stomach issues, or pain that flares up under pressure—even if you’re getting through the day.

It’s like your system is always on. You’re functioning, but it’s harder to focus, stay present, or feel like yourself.

You want to feel capable again. To move through the day without crashing. To enjoy life without second-guessing everything.

You’ve done enough analyzing to know there’s more going on beneath the surface—and you’re ready for insight that leads to change you can feel.

You know your body’s involved—tight chest, heavy limbs, gut sense when something’s off—and you’re ready for support that includes that.

Lately, you’re starting to wonder if some of what you’re feeling is connected to old stress or past experiences—even things you thought you already worked through.

This work happens in your body—and in the safety of the relationship. It’s a process you can stay with, deepening over time as your capacity grows and the insights begin to land.

Are you feeling overwhelmed—mentally, emotionally, and physically?

Real healing happens when your whole self

— mind and body —

is part of the process.

Fort Lauderdale Somatic Therapist

Portrait of Amy Hagerstrom in a Fort Lauderdale Florida park. Holistic Mind-body therapist.

Hi, I’m Amy Hagerstrom, LCSW.

I’m really glad you’re here.

You’ve been holding it together for a long time—maybe even tried therapy—but something still feels off. Your reactions don’t always make sense, and deep down, you know this isn’t just in your head.

Maybe you’ve been more irritable lately, withdrawing when things feel like too much, or feeling yourself go numb—then questioning why. You feel capable in so many areas of your life, but these moments leave you confused, discouraged, or even a little ashamed.

I work with people who feel stuck in cycles they’re ready to shift—tension, shutdown, second-guessing—even when life looks fine on the outside.

As a somatic therapist, I bring a mind-body approach that helps you tune into what your body’s been holding and work with it—not just talk about it.

This is work we do together—at a pace that respects your system and allows space for trust to grow. When you find the right person and the right approach, real change doesn’t just happen—it lasts.

Whether you’re looking for short-term support or a deeper, long-term process, we can explore what’s right for you.

Somatic Therapy Approaches I Use

If you’ve been curious about somatic therapy—or you’re looking for support that honors the connection between mind and body—here’s how I approach it.

Somatic Experiencing (SE) A gentle, body-based approach that helps you work through stress and trauma by paying attention to your nervous system. SE supports your body in coming out of fight, flight, freeze, or collapse—so you can feel more present and better able to handle what life brings.

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) This listening-based therapy uses specially filtered music to support emotional regulation, ease sensory sensitivities, and help your nervous system better recognize safety. It’s calming, non-invasive, and can be effective for both children and adults.

Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) RRP is a structured, music-supported program designed to help your nervous system settle and recharge. It supports deeper rest, clearer thinking, and increased resilience—especially if you’ve been feeling worn down by stress or tension.

Woman walking her dog in Fort Lauderdale feeling more energetic and at ease after holistic therapy.

  • Anxiety, overthinking, or overwhelm that’s hard to turn off

  • Exhaustion, brain fog, or tension that doesn’t go away with rest

  • Pushing through the day while feeling emotionally checked out

  • Physical symptoms—like pain, digestive issues, or muscle tension

  • Relationship stress or emotional reactivity you don’t fully understand

  • Guilt, shame, or self-criticism that lingers

  • A sense that trauma or stress from the past is still affecting you

  • Feeling like something’s missing—even though life looks “fine”

  • Repeating patterns that don’t match who you know you are

What You’re Navigating

This work includes your body—because that’s where so much of the stress, pain, and memory lives.

Explore Somatic Therapy for Deeper Healing

Find Relief and Resilience with Therapy that uses a Holistic, Mind-Body Approach

Somatic therapy gives you space to process what’s happening now—and what’s been building over time. Not just in your thoughts, but in your body, too. When stress and past experiences pile up, pushing through starts to take a toll.

We’ll go at a pace that feels right for you. That might mean simply noticing physical tension or exploring more deeply with Somatic Experiencing (SE). If you choose, we can also integrate Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) or Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP). There’s no one right way—just a way that fits you.

You don’t need to have the words for everything—or know exactly where it’s coming from. This work helps you make sense of what’s happening in a way that meets both your insight and your body’s cues.

Together, we’ll work through what’s been building over time—so you can reconnect with yourself, make sense of what’s happening underneath the surface, and move through life feeling more connected, capable, and at ease.

Where I See Clients

I provide online therapy throughout Florida and Illinois. If you're located in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale—or anywhere in the state—we can meet from the comfort of your home.

I also work with clients in Chicago and across Illinois.

Sea oats on the beach in Boca Raton.

The body is our greatest ally in the healing process, as it holds the wisdom and resources necessary for healing.

Dr. Peter Levine

Sunrise over the ocean in Florida representing Therapy that includes the body, not just the mind

Make Space to Slow Down and Reconnect with a Fort Lauderdale Somatic Therapist

You’ve been carrying a lot—juggling responsibilities, managing emotions, and doing your best to keep moving. But it’s starting to catch up with you. Maybe your reactions feel more intense, your sleep is off, or tension is building in your shoulders, neck, or gut.

When stress keeps piling up, it gets harder to slow down and actually check in with yourself. And if you’ve been holding it all together for a long time, of course you’re feeling depleted.

I’d be honored to support you in stepping out of that constant push and into something more sustainable. You deserve a space where you don’t have to hold back—where what you’re feeling is welcome, even if it doesn’t make perfect sense yet.

You don’t have to do this on your own.

How to Get Started

  • Man on phone setting up an appointment for therapy that will help settle his nervous system.

    Reach Out

    Either schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation or send a message with questions on the form below.

  • Calendar with a cup of coffee on it for potential clients of mind-body therapy.

    Book Appointment

    Schedule during the consult call or reach out via the website form to book your first session.

  • Chair with pillow and blanket on it representing comfort and coziness that helps for somatic therapy sessions.

    First Session

    Your first session is a space to feel supported, slow down, and start wherever you are—with whatever’s showing up.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

I know how important it is to find the right fit. Therapy is personal, and you deserve to feel supported by someone who really gets what you’re carrying. That sense of connection can take time—but a free consultation can give you a feel for whether this work, and this relationship, might be a good fit.

Click the button below to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

If you don’t see a time that works—or if you have questions—you’re more than welcome fill out the form on the Contact page to let me know what times might work for you, and we’ll find a time together.

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