Somatic Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout, and Feeling Stuck
A mind–body approach to therapy that helps you feel grounded, connected, and more like yourself.
Recognized for Excellence
Work with a therapy center recognized for our trauma-informed, mind–body therapeutic approach in Berkeley & online.
What Is Somatic Therapy?
You understand your patterns, but your body keeps reacting the same way.
Somatic therapy is a way of healing that works with both your mind and your body. Because what you’ve lived through doesn’t only affect your thoughts. It also shapes how your body reacts to the world.
Stress, anxiety, trauma, and years of pushing yourself can train your body to stay on high alert. That’s why talking alone sometimes isn’t enough to create real change.
Somatic therapy helps you gently work with your nervous system so your body can learn a new way of being. A way that feels safer, calmer, and more connected.
Instead of just understanding your pain, you begin to experience change in a real, felt way.
When your body starts to feel safer, your mind can finally rest.
And when both work together, healing becomes something you don’t just think about.
You actually feel it.
If you’re ready for change that reaches deeper than words, somatic therapy could be the next step. And it can start with a simple phone consultation to see if this feels right for you.
Why the Mind–Body Connection
Matters in Therapy
Your body is always talking to you, even when you’re too busy to listen.
That tight chest.
The tension you carry without realizing it.
That numb, checked-out feeling.
The way you push through when you’re already empty.
None of this is random.
It’s your nervous system trying to protect you.
When therapy includes your body, you don’t just “cope” better. You start to change how stress lives inside you.
You learn to:
• Notice stress before it takes over
• Understand your triggers without blaming yourself
• Calm anxiety instead of powering through it
• Feel steady, present, and more like you
Our services
Individual Therapy
Teen Therapy
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Child Therapy
Family Therapy
Workshops & Groups
You’re stuck because your nervous system learned to survive this way. What feels like anxiety, burnout, or overgiving today once kept you safe.
But survival mode isn’t meant to be your forever.
Somatic therapy helps you teach your body a new way to live.
Not by forcing change.
By helping you feel safe enough to choose something better.
You’re not stuck because there’s something wrong with you.
Meet Our holistic Therapists
why work with us
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Stress relief
Get the support you need to relieve stress and build a toolkit of techniques to handle daily challenges with ease.
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Self-understanding
Finally uncover why you feel the way you do and gain powerful insights into your patterns for lasting change.
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real change and growth
Make real, lasting changes with the help of ethical holistic therapists dedicated to your growth.
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more confidence & ease
Say goodbye to feeling stuck and learn practical tools that help you face challenges with more ease.
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better connections
Strengthen relationships with proven methods to improve communication and resolve conflict.
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mental health & wellness
Take control of your mental health with mind-body techniques designed to help you overcome struggles and live your best life.
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session rates
Session rates vary by therapist, and each therapist offers a limited number of sliding scale spots based on financial need. If you're going through a tough time financially, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to talk about options.
Please inquire directly for Melody Wright, LMFT’s fees
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$165 - $205
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$175 - $205
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$165-$205
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$165 - $225
Our blog
Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Nervous System
There’s a moment many people don’t talk about enough, in my opinion. The moment when nothing is technically wrong, but your body won’t settle. Work is over, yet your chest feels tight. You finally sit down, and your mind starts racing. You’re exhausted, but rest feels out of reach. If this sounds familiar, it doesn’t mean you’re bad at managing stress. It usually means your nervous system has been carrying more than it knows how to put down, and it’s asking for support. Not in the form of advice.Not in the form of “just relax.”
How to Actually Disconnect After Work Hours
I used to think disconnecting after work meant closing my laptop. Logging off. Turning notifications to silent. And jumping into the next duty of parenthood and partnership. But…my body didn’t get the memo. I’d be physically home, but mentally replaying emails. Emotionally bracing for tomorrow. Sometimes I’d find myself tense for no obvious reason and snapping at the people I loved most. If you’re anything like me, you may relate to the feeling that your workday has ended…
The Post-Holiday Slump: Why You Feel Off After the Holidays
There’s something about the quiet after the holidays that can feel both peaceful and heavy. The lights come down, the house feels still, and all that energy that carried you through December starts to fade. You might notice a dip in motivation or find yourself feeling flat, restless, or even a little lost. And you might have caught yourself wondering, Why do I feel this way after such a joyful time? Many people experience what’s often called the post-holiday slump, which is an emotional…
Our process is simple
and flexible
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🌿 Talk with our Client Care Coordinator to see if we're the right fit for your needs.
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🌿 During the call, choose the therapist who best aligns with your goals and preferences.
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🌿 Start your sessions and begin making the changes you want to see in your life.
Ready to take the first step?
Choose from our serene Downtown Berkeley office or the convenience of online therapy, whichever works best for you.
There’s no risk. No pressure.
Just a conversation to help you discover if we’re the right fit for you.
P.S. Still wondering if this is right for you? Our therapy is designed for people just like you—adults, couples, teens, and families.
No matter where you are in life, we’re here to help you grow.