- A therapeutic approach that combines evidence-based psychotherapy with somatic and mindfulness-based practices
- Focuses on healing the whole person: mind, body, and nervous system
- Tailored to each client’s needs, comfort level, and goals
Integrative & Somatic FAQs
- A body-centered approach that explores how stress and trauma are held in the body
- Increases awareness of physical sensations, breath, and movement
- Supports nervous system regulation and emotional processing
- Offered gently and collaboratively
- Goes beyond talking to include body awareness and nervous system support
- Helps clients feel healing, not just understand it
- Can be especially helpful when talk therapy alone feels stuck or limited
- No
- All somatic practices are optional and client-led
- Movement may be as subtle as noticing posture or breath
- No prior yoga experience is required
- Therapy informed by yoga principles, not a yoga class
- May include gentle movement, breath awareness, or grounding exercises
- Adapted to be trauma-informed and accessible
- Always guided by consent and choice
- Simple techniques that support calming and regulation
- Helps manage anxiety, overwhelm, or shutdown
- Can be used during sessions and in daily life
- Tailored to individual nervous system needs
- Learning how the body responds to stress and trauma
- Understanding fight, flight, freeze, and safety responses
- Reduces self-blame and increases self-compassion
- Empowers clients with practical tools for regulation
- Reframes symptoms as adaptive responses, not personal failures
- Builds understanding rather than judgment
- Encourages compassion, curiosity, and self-trust
- Clients remain in control of pacing and participation
- Choice and consent are prioritized
- Focuses on strengthening internal resources and autonomy
- Individuals with trauma or PTSD
- Children and teens experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges
- Those with anxiety, stress, or burnout
- Clients who feel disconnected from their bodies or emotions
- Anyone seeking deeper, more embodied healing
- Yes
- SEVA Integrative Therapy is committed to inclusive, affirming care
- All identities, bodies, and experiences are welcomed and respected
- If you’re curious, overwhelmed, or seeking something beyond talk therapy
- If you want tools for nervous system regulation and mind-body connection
- A consultation can help determine fit