go beyond traditional talk therapy.
SomEx therapy in Nashville Tennessee
You’ve tried everything you can think of to feel better, but nothing’s sticking.
Maybe you’ve been to therapy before, but you haven’t gotten the relief you have been looking for. You have tried talk therapy and self care, but you still struggle with feelings of emptiness, shame, and fear. Talk therapy alone can be helpful to acknowledge patterns that have caused distress, and you still may need support in fully embodying your healing work. I am here to help.
You may still feel…
Stuck in your past
Disconnected from yourself
Overwhelmed by shame and guilt
Is SomEx right for you?
SomEx is a good fit for you if you…
Have experienced traumatic events in your life
Are struggling with trauma symptoms, substance abuse, or attachment disruption
Notice talk therapy alone has not been effective in resolving your trauma
Feel stuck, even though you have read self-help books and have tried therapy
You may be wondering what SomEx is:
SomEx is an inter-relational method of therapy aimed at creating emotional harmony and paving the way for reconnection to self.
A therapy method created by Kent Fisher and Michelle Rappaport, SomEx (Somatic experiential therapy) is effective in helping substance abuse, trauma, and attachment disorders.
SomEx is focused on the importance of emotional regulation and integration of the left (logical/rational) and right (emotional) hemispheres of the brain.
Often times unresolved trauma in our bodies can wreak havoc on the nervous system and make living life to the fullest difficult. The SomEx approach works to create harmony in the nervous system and allow individuals to reconnect to themselves.
Learn more by scheduling a free 15-minute consultation here.
How does SomEx look in sessions?
SomEx can look different depending on each person who comes into the space. Often times, it starts with grounding/calming exercise to help you drop into your body and notice what is happening in the moment. Explore the drop down list to see more what we do in sessions!
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Resources are places, people, or things that bring you pleasant feelings. Sometimes this might look like something soft and cozy to hold in session, or just thinking about a positive memory you have. There aren't any rules! Resourcing is important so that when something painful or overwhelming comes up you can go back to that source of grounding whenever you need to.
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When we focus on the pleasant feelings, often times pain follows closely behind. Acknowledging and touching these pain points are a part of stretching your ability to hold overwhelming or tender emotions in a way that feels better. It is kind of like building muscles in the gym!
This differs from talk therapy because we don't actually need to talk about the painful memory to process it. Instead you are encouraged to name the experience and energy in your physical body. Your intuition and body have the answers needed to heal, and I will support in walking alongside you throughout the process.
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Exploring painful parts that come up supported by your own resourcing and in a safe space is crucial to healing. This helps your logical/meaning making side of your brain connect with the emotional processing side of your brain and build new experiences. This healing process promotes increased resiliency and the ability to rediscover your authentic self with reduced shame, overwhelm, and anxiety.
What we’ll work on
With SomEx, you can…
Learn to regulate your nervous system
Rediscover play, connection, and your authentic self
Reduce feelings of shame and guilt
Gain new, healthy ways of expressing your true emotions