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Somatic Therapy
Somatic Therapy: Hakomi


You're Not Resistant — Your Nervous System Is Overloaded
In the midst of turbulent waves and stormy skies, a hand reaches out desperately, symbolizing the struggle of feeling one moment away from being overwhelmed. A certain kind of person shows up to therapy and does everything right. They've read the books. They understand their patterns. They can articulate exactly where their anxiety comes from, exactly how their avoidant attachment formed, exactly which part is running the show. They feel genuine compassion toward their protec
Katie Helldoerfer


When Therapy Starts Feeling Like Something You Have to Get Right
You show up prepared. You've thought about what you want to say. You explain things clearly, maybe even insightfully. You're doing therapy "well." A cascading stream flows gracefully amidst smooth, weathered stones, capturing the essence of nature's organic beauty. And somehow, that's part of the problem. If you're looking for trauma therapy in Columbus, Ohio, and you already feel pressure to succeed at healing, you're not alone. I see this pattern constantly with capable, hi
Katie Helldoerfer


The Difference Between Talking About Your Feelings and Actually Feeling Them
A hand gently touches the serene water's surface, reflecting a moment of introspection and connection with nature. You can explain your anxiety with remarkable precision. You know exactly when it started, can trace it back to specific childhood experiences, and you've read enough psychology to understand the neuroscience behind it. You can tell your therapist about your attachment wounds, your core beliefs, your defensive patterns. You might even throw around clinical terms l
Katie Helldoerfer
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