You’ve Been Holding It All Together—But You’re Starting to Feel the Cost
Somatic Therapy in Fort Lauderdale – Mind-Body Support for Stress, Disconnection, and Emotional Overload
If you’re keeping up on the outside but feeling worn down inside, you’re not alone. Over time, stress takes a toll, and your body starts to carry the weight in ways you can’t ignore.
Maybe you feel tense, restless, or shut down, like your system is always on edge. You might snap without meaning to, pull away when you want closeness, or find yourself running on empty no matter how much you try to rest.
I work with adults in Fort Lauderdale who are tired of powering through and ready for something more supportive. Somatic therapy helps you slow down, listen to what your body is trying to say, and respond in ways that bring relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of connection.
When the Usual Strategies Aren’t Enough
You’ve been doing your best to stay balanced—maybe with breathing, stretching, journaling, or trying to keep things in perspective. And sometimes those things help. But if the stress keeps returning, or your body still feels tense and on edge, it might be time for something deeper.
Somatic therapy helps you notice how stress is showing up in your body and gently shift the patterns that are keeping you stuck. It’s a slower, more connected kind of work—one that meets you where you are.
Over time, you might find it easier to:
Move out of survival mode instead of forcing yourself to keep going
Notice what your body needs and follow through
Let go of built-up tension and looping thoughts
Feel more clear and steady—even when life is full
This kind of support gives your body and mind space to recalibrate, so you can move through life with more clarity and a stronger sense of who you are.
Fort Lauderdale Mind-Body Therapist
Hi, I’m Amy.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), offering online therapy for adults in Fort Lauderdale and throughout Florida.
I work with people who are used to handling a lot—but are starting to feel the cost of always keeping it together. If you’ve been managing, showing up, doing everything you’re supposed to—and still feel disconnected or overwhelmed—I want you to know that it makes sense.
My work focuses on what your nervous system is holding, so you can feel more supported, more at ease in your body, and more connected to yourself.
If you're looking for therapy that includes the body—not just the thoughts—I'm here to support you.
What You Might Be Going Through
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Even if the past feels far away, your body might still be reacting. You may shut down, feel disconnected, or get overwhelmed by things that seem small.
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You might look calm on the outside but feel unsettled underneath—like your body’s always bracing or your mind won’t slow down.
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You’ve been pushing through for a long time, and now you’re running on fumes. Even rest doesn’t feel like it’s helping the way it used to.
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You’re managing work, relationships, and expectations—but something feels off. You’re craving more clarity, meaning, or space to actually feel like yourself.
→ Learn more about therapy for midlife stress
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a mind-body approach that helps you understand how stress and past experiences are showing up in your body—not just your thoughts. It supports your nervous system by helping you notice what you’re holding onto and creating more space to respond, not just react.
This kind of work can be especially helpful if you:
Feel overloaded or disconnected, even when things seem fine from the outside
Shut down, go numb, or feel on edge under pressure
Have done talk therapy but still feel like something hasn’t shifted
Notice physical signs of stress—like tension, pain, restlessness, or shallow breath
Depending on what your system needs, we might use Somatic Experiencing (SE), the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), or the Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) as part of our work together.
If you're curious about how I work and what somatic therapy can look like, you can visit the homepage to learn more.
Body-Based Therapies to Support Real Change
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Somatic Experiencing
A body-based approach that helps you work through the effects of stress and trauma—without needing to talk through every detail. We’ll focus on helping your system feel more supported, less reactive, and better able to handle what life brings.
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Rest and Restore Protocol
A sound-based therapy designed to help your body shift out of chronic stress. Especially helpful when you feel stuck in exhaustion, burnout, or like your system can’t fully relax—even when you’re trying to rest.
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Safe and Sound Protocol
A music-based therapy that supports emotional regulation and connection by helping your nervous system register safety. It can be calming, connecting, or gently energizing, depending on what your body needs most.
Learn more about SSP
Start Online Therapy in Fort Lauderdale
All sessions are held online, so you can show up from wherever you are—without adding one more thing to your already full day. Whether you're in Fort Lauderdale or elsewhere in Florida, this work can help you reconnect with your body, shift what's been weighing on you, and feel more supported in the life you're living.