Somatic Therapy Castle Rock Colorado
Body-based trauma therapy with Ashley Jangro, LPCC.Somatic therapy addresses trauma stored in the nervous system through gentle, body-aware healing approaches.
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy recognizes that trauma and emotional pain are stored not just in our minds, but in our bodies. As your somatic therapist in Castle Rock, I help you reconnect with your body's natural wisdom and healing capacity.
Nervous System Regulation
Learn to recognize and shift your nervous system states from fight/flight to calm and connection.
Body Awareness
Develop interoception - the ability to sense what's happening inside your body.
Gentle Healing
Work at your body's pace, respecting your natural healing timeline without pushing or forcing.
Somatic Techniques I Use
Breathwork
Conscious breathing to regulate the nervous system
Body Scanning
Mindful awareness of physical sensations and tensions
Movement Integration
Gentle movements to release stored trauma
Grounding Techniques
Practices to help you feel safe and present
What Somatic Therapy Treats
Body-based therapy is particularly effective for conditions where trauma and emotions are "stuck" in the nervous system
Trauma & PTSD
Address trauma stored in the body from accidents, abuse, medical procedures, or other overwhelming experiences.
Common Symptoms:
Anxiety Disorders
Work with the physical symptoms of anxiety - racing heart, shallow breathing, muscle tension.
Common Symptoms:
Chronic Pain
Explore the emotional and trauma connections to persistent physical pain and tension.
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Emotional Dysregulation
Learn to regulate intense emotions through body-based approaches and nervous system work.
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Your Somatic Therapy Journey
Gentle, body-aware healing that honors your nervous system's natural wisdom
Safety & Stabilization
We start by building a sense of safety and learning basic nervous system regulation tools. No processing until you feel grounded.
Body Awareness Building
Gradually develop the ability to notice sensations, emotions, and impulses in your body without judgment or fear.
Gentle Processing
Work with stored trauma and emotions at your body's pace, allowing natural healing responses to emerge.
Integration & Resilience
Integrate new patterns and build lasting resilience through embodied practices you can use in daily life.
Your Body Holds the Wisdom
"Somatic therapy helped me understand that my body wasn't betraying me - it was trying to protect me. Now I can listen to what it needs." - Client testimonial
Start Your Somatic Journey