You’ve Built a Life That Might Look Good—But Doesn’t Feel Right
Somatic Therapy in West Palm Beach – Online Support for Stress & Trauma
On the outside, things might seem fine…
Maybe you’ve always been the one who keeps it together—or at least looks like you are. But inside, it feels like you’re holding your breath, waiting for something to give.
You might be sleeping poorly, stuck in cycles of overthinking, or feeling tension that doesn’t go away. Maybe you're snapping at people you care about or pulling away when you actually want connection. And no matter how much you push through, it’s getting harder to pretend you’re okay.
I work with adults in West Palm Beach who are tired of surface-level coping—and who want a more connected, body-based approach to healing. Somatic therapy helps you work with your nervous system—not against it—so you can feel more present, more capable, and more like yourself again.
When Self-Care Isn’t Cutting It
You’ve done what you’re supposed to. You’ve tried the breathing, the mindset shifts, the calming routines. And maybe they’ve helped—for a while. But when the tension keeps creeping back, or your body still feels like it’s bracing, it’s a sign that something deeper might need your attention.
Somatic therapy isn’t about fixing yourself or doing more. It’s about noticing what your body is holding—and learning how to support it, gently and consistently.
With time, it becomes easier to:
Shift out of fight-or-flight instead of powering through
Listen to your body’s signals instead of overriding them
Release the grip of stress and looping thoughts
Feel more grounded and present—even in a fast-paced life
This kind of support helps ease the ongoing stress in your body—so you can move through life with more clarity, more capacity, and a stronger sense of who you are and who you’re becoming.
West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach and across Florida.
I work with people who are worn out from holding it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected inside. If you’ve tried the breathing, the reframing, the staying grateful—and your body is still carrying the weight of it all—this work is different.
Together, we slow down enough to listen to what your nervous system is really needing—not to manage the moment, but to shift the patterns that keep you stuck.
If you're looking for therapy that includes the body—not just the thoughts—I'm here to support you.
What You Might Be Navigating
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You’ve been through things that shaped you—and even if they’re in the past, your body still responds like it’s happening now. You might shut down, get reactive, or feel thrown off by things that don’t seem like a big deal.
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Your mind races, your chest tightens, or you feel like you’re always bracing for something to go wrong. Even when things are quiet, your body stays alert.
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You’ve been doing so much for so long, and now it feels like there’s nothing left in the tank. You might feel numb, irritable, or like you’re barely holding on—especially when no one else sees it.
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You’re holding a lot—work, family, decisions, expectations. Even if things look fine from the outside, something doesn’t feel right. You’re tired of getting through the day and wondering if this is all there is.
→ Learn more about therapy for midlife stress
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a mind-body approach that helps you tune into how stress and past experiences are stored in your body—not just in your thoughts. It supports your nervous system by slowing things down and listening to what your body needs to feel safer and more supported.
It can be especially helpful if you:
Feel overwhelmed or unsettled, even when things seem fine on the surface
Notice yourself shutting down or becoming reactive under stress
Have done talk therapy but still feel like something’s stuck
Feel stress in your body—like tension, pain, fatigue, or shallow breathing
In our work together, we might use Somatic Experiencing (SE), the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), or the Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), depending on what your system needs most.
If you're curious about how I work and what this kind of therapy looks like, you can visit the homepage to learn more.
Somatic Support When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough
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Somatic Experiencing
A gentle, body-based therapy that helps you notice how stress and past experiences are held in your body—and begin to release what’s no longer serving you.
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Rest and Restore Protocol
A sound-based approach that helps your body settle into a calmer rhythm—especially when you’ve been stuck in overdrive or exhaustion.
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Safe and Sound Protocol
A music-based therapy that supports emotional regulation and connection, especially helpful when your system feels overwhelmed, withdrawn, or tense.
Start Online Therapy in West Palm Beach
All sessions are held online, so you can show up from the comfort of your home—without adding another thing to your already full day. Whether you’re in West Palm Beach or anywhere else in Florida, this work can help you reconnect with your body, move through what’s been weighing on you, and feel more present in the life you’re living.