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?
Somatic therapy is a research-informed approach used to treat anxiety, burnout, trauma, and chronic stress by working with both the mind and the nervous system.
Somatic therapy is a mind–body approach to healing.
It’s based on a simple truth:
Your experiences don’t just live in your thoughts. They live in your body.
Stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and people-pleasing patterns shape your nervous system over time. Talking alone often isn’t enough to shift them.
Somatic therapy helps you notice and work with:
Body sensations
Nervous system responses
Emotional patterns
Automatic survival reactions
So change happens not just through insight—but through felt safety.
Why the Mind–Body Connection Matters in Therapy
Your body is always responding, even when you’re not aware of it.
That tight chest. That constant tension. That numb or disconnected feeling. That urge to keep going even when you’re exhausted.
These aren’t random.
They’re signals.
When therapy includes your body, you learn to:
Recognize stress before it overwhelms you
Understand your triggers without judgment
Regulate anxiety instead of pushing through it
Feel grounded, present, and more like yourself
Our services
Individual Therapy
Teen Therapy
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Child Therapy
Family Therapy
Workshops & Groups
This Isn’t About Fixing You
Many patterns that feel frustrating now—overgiving, burnout, anxiety, self-doubt—were once ways your nervous system kept you safe.
Somatic therapy helps you gently update those patterns.
At your pace. With awareness. Without forcing change.
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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$160 - $205
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$165 - $205
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$160-$205
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$165 - $225
Our blog
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How Vulnerability Can Bring You and Your Partner Closer
It’s a quiet evening, and you and your partner are sitting side by side. Maybe there’s something you’ve been wanting to say…something small, but real. You start to open your mouth… and then pause. The words get caught somewhere between your chest and your throat. You tell yourself it’s not the right time. You scroll your phone. You change the subject. You pretend you’re fine. You’re not necessarily avoiding the conversation; you’re actually avoiding the feeling. That uncomfortable flutter in your chest…
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.
PS: 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.