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WHEN BODY
HEALS MIND

Somatic Psychotherapy in Tempe, AZ

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Trauma is not a cognitive exercise.
It's a physical one.

 

Somatic psychotherapy taps into the body’s innate wisdom to release deeply-rooted trauma for a more vibrant life.

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Welcome.
I'm glad you're here.

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I'm Kawena Seagle, Licensed Professional Counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in Arizona.

Many people assume that trauma can be unlocked in the mind. But even when we open up, learn coping skills, shift our mindsets, and change our behavior, our symptoms may persist.

 

That's because trauma is stored, not in our mind, but in our nervous system. Somatic psychotherapy taps into the body’s innate wisdom to release trapped energy – bringing more day-to-day ease, capacity, and vibrancy to life.

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Your body knows how to heal.

This might surprise you, but often my job as a psychotherapist is actually to get the mind out of the way so we can access the body's wisdom. Symptoms are the body's way of telling us about our injuries. When we finally stop rationalizing and listen, healing can begin.

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"I have come to the conclusion that human beings are born with an innate capacity to triumph over trauma."

– Peter Levine, PhD,

creator of Somatic Experiencing

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In my decade of experience, I've found these to be the most effective ways to honor the brain but listen to the body.
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Somatic experiencing is a powerful tool to bypass the cognitive and release trapped energy in the body to reduce the symptoms of trauma.  Learn how your body communicates and partner with it to facilitate healing. 

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The parts of us that developed in various life stages hold unique insights for unraveling trauma. Giving these parts a voice allows us to be gentler with ourselves – more self aware and less judgemental.

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Equine therapy is a hands-on, real-time work. The dynamics we encounter in daily life often repeat in our interactions with the horse. Plus, sometimes a change of scenery can regulate our nervous system.

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The cutting-edge marriage of Ketamine with psychotherapy interacts with the brain, body, and psyche. I’ll remain by your side, holding space for your journey in comfort and privacy.

We might be a good fit if 

you're struggling with...

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Complex PTSD

PTSD & Trauma

Attachment 

Codependency

Relationship Issues

Communication

Traumatic Grief

Life Transitions

Anxiety

Depression

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