Top-Rated Somatic Therapists in Miami, FL
Takeaway: Somatic Experiencing (SE) and other body-based therapy methods can help you find deep, lasting healing. At Restorative Integrations, we blend somatic therapy with other modern methods like EMDR, parts work, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to help you move forward with wholeness. Contact us when you’re ready to get started.
Meet our team
Jessica Ronyak
Offers somatic therapy ✓
Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Clientele: Adults
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Virtual therapy: Yes
Arianna Mucci
Offers somatic therapy ✓
Clientele: Adults
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Virtual therapy: Yes
How it works
Somatic therapy recognizes that trauma and stress live in the body, not just the mind. Through gentle, body-centered techniques, somatic therapy helps you tune into physical sensations, release stored tension, and regulate your nervous system.
Rather than only talking about what happened, you'll learn to notice how past experiences show up in your body today—and develop tools to process and release what's been held there. This approach creates lasting change by addressing healing at the level where trauma is stored.
What to expect
Somatic therapy offers a gentle, grounded path toward healing that honors both your mind and body. You'll work collaboratively with your therapist to create a safe space where you can explore at your own pace.
Somatic therapy typically includes:
Initial sessions focused on building safety, trust, and understanding your nervous system
Body awareness practices to help you notice sensations, patterns, and responses without judgment
Gentle processing of stored emotions and trauma through movement, breath, and mindful attention
Nervous system regulation tools you can use in daily life to feel more grounded and present
Integrating complementary methods like EMDR or ketamine-assisted psychotherapy when applicable
Throughout the process, your therapist stays attuned to your experience, ensuring you feel supported and never too overwhelmed. We believe that healing happens in relationship, and we'll move at a pace that feels right for you.
FAQs about somatic therapy
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Somatic therapy can be particularly helpful when you feel disconnected from your body, experience unexplained physical symptoms, or notice that talk therapy alone hasn't created the shifts you're seeking.
Somatic therapy can help you heal from:
Trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma)
Chronic anxiety, panic, and hypervigilance
Stress-related physical symptoms and tension
Attachment wounds and relationship patterns
Burnout, overwhelm, and emotional numbing
Because trauma impacts the whole nervous system, somatic approaches help you heal at the deepest level, creating lasting change that you can feel in your body and see in your life.
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No. While both Reiki and somatic therapy work with the body's energy and healing capacity, they're different practices.
Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice where practitioners use light touch or hands hovering above the body to promote relaxation and balance.
Somatic therapy is a psychotherapy approach that focuses on the nervous system and how trauma is stored in the body. It also draws on the therapeutic relationship to help you process experiences and build new patterns of regulation, though no touch from the practitioner is involved.
Both are valuable healing practices, and many of our clients often use them in conjunction with each other.
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Yes, insurance often covers psychotherapy, including somatic therapy. Restorative Integrations is an out-of-network practice, meaning we don't bill insurance directly. However, many clients choose to use out-of-network benefits for reimbursement. We provide detailed superbills you can submit to your insurance company. We're happy to discuss payment options and help you understand your potential coverage during your complimentary intro call.
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Yes! We’ve seen it firsthand in our practice. Plus, somatic therapy is backed by research in trauma treatment and neuroscience.
Many clients find somatic approaches particularly effective when traditional talk therapy has felt limiting. By working with your nervous system and stored physical responses, somatic therapy helps create the deep, embodied change you're seeking.