What's involved in a somatic therapy session and what does somatic mean?
A somatic therapy session involves personal exploration of the body in relationship to the mind. In a session you will learn more about yourself with attention to body sensations, emotional states, personal feelings, and personal interpretations. A typical session includes sharing concerns and experiencing the body by a trained Somatic Psychology professional. Sessions may involve these modalities: breath work, movement, touch, and meditation.
Somatic means body and Somatic Psychology is a body oriented practice that uses the mind and body in therapeutic healing. A common quote from Somatic Psychology literature, "the mind reflects the body and the body reflects the mind." We are not just minds, but whole bodies that communicate with great clarity. All that it needed is an open heart and open mind to forge a great union of harmony and connection.
Do I need to have a problem to have a session?
No, preventative self care is beneficial for over all personal wellness. You can learn how your body communicates to you, and how to further understand and allow those feelings to naturally share messages of healing information. Emotions are helpful and the body is wise in knowing what it likes and does not like. All you need is to trust your inner guidance and listen empathically to deepen your relationship with yourself and others.
Working with women and men seeking guidance for everyday stressors of life (career, relationship, family, financial issues, autoimmune issues, chronic illness, physical body trauma, and spiritual crisis.) Specializations- see below & click on links.
The session visits take place in an healing clinic in West Los Angeles , in nature (Temescal Gateway Park/Topanga Park) or your home. Services are inspired by various philosophies continuously being studied, such as Spirituality,Somatic Psychology, Birth Psychology, Child Development, and Energy Psychology.
Kelly Meehan, MA, MFTI, IET
Session are 1 Hour or 1 1/2 Hours ~ Cost $75-$175 (sliding scale option) depending on type of therapy & appointment made in advance.
Holistic Counseling
Somatic Nature Therapy
Prenatal Family Guidance Infant/Toddler Play Services Heart Centered Infant Massage
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Kelly's work encompasses aspects of physical touch, emotional attunement and spiritual guidance. Her warmth, gentleness and heart centered approach allow her clients to connect with whatever parts of themselves are in need of healing. Kelly is a deeply intuitive and has a wealth of knowledge that she shares freely during her sessions. Highly recommended.
~Claire S. MA, LMT, CIMI
~Testimonials About Services~
Kelly has been amazing in educating me and opening me up to new ways of thinking, feeling and creating. Helping me get to a place of allowing and receiving. We have done two session and they have been wonderful, such a release and renew. I would easily make them a ritual.
~Cortney S.
After the session, I feel a great deal of peace and tranquility. I feel that I become self-aware of my conscience and feel the need to pursue my life positively.
~Sylvia E. BA
Kelly has a gift for working with small children effectively. She understood how to approach my child in order for him to become comfortable with her. I also appreciated how her approach was very flexible, never expecting him to rigidly conform to her way of doing things, but rather being sensitive to the child's needs and working with him at his pace and at his level. She made what could have been a frustrating experience for him a very positive one. I highly recommend Kelly's services.
~Karen H.
