Embrace Healing: Discover Intuitive Somatic Trauma Therapy
The time is now — connect with your body’s natural healing systems, break free from past traumas, and understand how the mind listens and responds to your body.
Intuitive Somatic Trauma Therapy offers a transformative path to healing. It guides you to unlock your body's inherent wisdom so you can set yourself free from the weight of past traumas.
Rooted in compassion, this approach empowers you to forge a deep, restorative connection between mind and body, fostering recovery and emotional freedom.
Trauma, whether from sexual, emotional, or physical abuse, loss, health crises, childbirth, natural disasters, accidents, and more, leaves profound imprints on both our physical selves and our spirit.
Yet, within us lies an innate power for healing — a natural resilience that Intuitive Somatic Trauma Therapy taps into with care and precision.
This unique therapy recognizes the body as a keeper of truth, holding onto un-processed trauma but also harboring keys to release it.
By engaging both body and mind in the healing process, we unlock a holistic path to wellness that transcends symptom relief and leads to a profound reconnection with our inner selves.
Step into a journey of healing that appreciates your past, transforms your present, and reimagines a future filled with peace and emotional freedom.
“Unresolved trauma breaks down the self, the body, and our relationships — and you deserve freedom from the past.”
— Colleen Cavanagh
What My Clients Are Saying
“Working with Colleen has impacted the trajectory of my life in a lucrative way.
Her gifts and skills, combined with her compassion, have been a recipe for success in helping me build my life in a beautiful way from the inside out. Thanks to my work with Colleen, my nervous system is more regulated now than at any other point in my life.” — B.O.
Imagine Your Life Transformed
Unresolved trauma casts long shadows, affecting your life in profound ways — both seen and unseen.
You might discredit your trauma, hide from it, or ignore it; however, the body knows the truth. And there lies the possibility for transformation.
Imagine the wounds that have held you back, becoming the very stepping stones to a future filled with hope, resilience, and renewal.
Imagine going from…
Distrust to Connection: Picture yourself moving from feelings of isolation to healthy, fulfilling relationships that enrich your life.
Dissociation to Empowerment: Envision reclaiming your personal power, moving beyond addictions and numbness to a state where every decision is anchored in strength and self-awareness.
Intrusion to Safety: Imagine your intrusive thoughts and flashbacks fading away… and being left feeling safe and at peace within your own body and environment.
Dysregulation to Joy: Visualize your life free from dysregulation and physical discomfort, where each day is embraced without fear or anxiety, and health and happiness are your steady companions.
The journey of healing from trauma is intricate and deeply personal, gently navigating through the layers of impact it has on both your body and mind.
It is a path best walked with strategies that honor the body’s innate wisdom and its capacity for resilience and recovery.
Through Intuitive Somatic Trauma Therapy, we delve into the realm of movement and bodywork, uncovering the body’s remarkable restorative powers.
As your somatic trauma specialist, my role transcends traditional therapy.
It's about guiding you to discover the profound healing capabilities within you, facilitating a journey from the shadows of trauma to the light of holistic well-being.
Together, we’ll embark on a transformative voyage where every step forward is a step towards reclaiming your wholeness, your health, and your heart.
What My Clients Are Saying
“Before working with Colleen, I felt very lost and anxious.
I was always sick with stomach, digestion, and hormonal issues, and communication with my partner was not ideal. While working with Colleen, she gave me so many tools to not only tap into the sensations in my body but also examine what was going on around me without trying to change it. She helped me process issues I didn't even know existed.” — R.L.
Navigate Your Trauma with Body Wisdom
Deciphering the language of your body opens up a realm of profound healing possibilities, enabling you to manage trauma symptoms effectively without depending on pharmaceuticals.
Learning to listen to the body’s expressions as information for your recovery is integral to healing and helps us move more into the present moment.
Intuitive Somatic Trauma Therapy is designed not just to equip you with this “how-to” knowledge but to guide you on a journey through your body's story using specific somatic exercises.
As Caroline Myss says, “Your biography becomes your biology.” Our physical bodies are deeply influenced by our personal stories.
You will gain a deep understanding of the nature of trauma — its physical, emotional, mental, and relational impact — and learn how to harness your body's capabilities to navigate and heal from these experiences.
“Emotions are the body’s processing system — how the body processes its own life.
We don’t want to be disconnected from our emotions, aloof from them, or indifferent to them.
When we are disconnected from our emotions, we are disconnected from our body’s very own design that helps us heal, that helps us survive our own life and keep walking forward.”
You’ll learn how to…
Elevate Your Distress Tolerance: Learn how to recognize and manage your body's distress signals more effectively, moving from a state of shutdown or high reaction to one of resilience and understanding.
Identify Fight/Flight Responses in the Body: Understanding your body's trauma responses is the first step in recovery. This program empowers you with the knowledge to recognize these responses, providing a foundation for healing.
Stay Present During Trauma Responses: Healing is an act of re-embodiment. Discover how to remain connected and present, turning moments of trauma into opportunities for growth and healing.
Calm the Body During Trauma Responses: Equip yourself with techniques to soothe your body and central nervous system, embracing a proactive approach to living with trauma.
Create Safety Within Your Body: Alleviate and prevent symptoms like anxiety, restlessness, and digestive issues by learning how to foster a sense of safety in your body.
Communicate Your Trauma: Break the silence around your trauma experiences. Find your voice and learn how to share your story, deepening connections and furthering your healing.
Cultivate Self-Compassion: Rediscover compassion for yourself as a multifaceted being on a healing journey, breaking free from self-doubt and embracing your inherent worth.
This gently-paced trauma program reaches far beyond the limitations of traditional therapy.
It's about returning home to your body, reclaiming your power, and redefining your relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Join me in exploring the profound healing that awaits when you align with the wisdom of your body.
A Collaborative Healing Journey
Intuitive Somatic Trauma Therapy is a deep dive into the realms of the unacknowledged and unmanaged aspects of trauma.
It is a profound journey that requires dedication, vulnerability, and an open-hearted partnership between you and me.
Intuitive Somatic Trauma Therapy Includes:
A blend of one-on-one support, practical education, and group engagement. Each component is carefully designed to foster an environment of healing and understanding.
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Our journey begins with a thorough intake session, where we lay the groundwork for your healing path.
This initial meeting allows us to create a tailored approach that respects your individual experiences and sets clear intentions for our time together.
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Step by step, you will be guided through intuitive somatic sessions, each one bringing you closer to recognizing and releasing the somatic imprints of trauma.
These sessions are spaces of discovery and transformation where your body's wisdom leads the way.
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Life doesn't pause between our sessions, and neither should your support.
You’ll have text access during business hours for moments when you need guidance, reassurance, or simply a listening ear.
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Healing deepens in community.
During the program, you'll gain access to live group sessions, which offer you a unique opportunity to connect with others on similar journeys — sharing experiences and cultivating mutual support.
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By the end of our time together, you will have a deeper appreciation and understanding of your body's remarkable capacity for healing.
The journey we embark on is not just about navigating trauma; it's about reclaiming your right to wholeness and experiencing the joy of being fully present in your physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions.
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$2,200.
Beyond these one-on-one and group engagements, additional individual somatic trauma healing sessions are available at $265 per session, should you seek further personalized guidance.
“Healing is amplified when we’re able to connect to the body in an intentional way.”
Hi. I’m Colleen — your Intuitive Somatic Trauma Therapist.
As a seasoned mental health practitioner with over two decades under my belt, my calling as your somatic trauma therapist is more than just a professional engagement; it's grounded in personal experience.
Having navigated my own life's traumas, having survived cancer twice, struggling with depression and PTSD in my twenties, and living through 9/11, witnessing it firsthand, and suffering the PTSD after effects for more than a year afterward, I have a unique perspective that allows me to compassionately understand your journey.
I have found profound fulfillment in dedicating my life to facilitating healing journeys and witnessing the life-changing transformations of individuals like you through somatic trauma therapy sessions.
My offering of service guides you back into your body, teaching you how to tolerate challenging emotional states and how to discharge difficult trauma symptoms.
However, it transcends mere technique and is also about bringing forth magic — the magic of healing, unfolding, and reawakening to one's full potential.
And it's this magic that I firmly believe every person can attain, including YOU!
I am here to walk beside you as you embark on the remarkable journey of becoming your own healer.
“It is painful to live with unresolved PTSD. It affects not only us but also our relationships. It’s challenging on the nervous system to feel unsafe everyday, to be hypervigilant, to not be able to enjoy the present moment.”
Your Questions Answered
Embarking on a healing journey can raise many questions and considerations, especially when exploring trauma and its effects on the body and mind.
Here are some commonly asked questions that may provide clarity and reassurance as you consider this profound path to healing.
If you don’t see your questions listed here, please Contact Me.
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This program helps you identify when a trauma response is occurring and then helps you respond to that trauma response differently.
By responding differently, you learn to take care of yourself proactively, how to calm the nervous system in real-time, and thus, you learn to create your own understanding of safety for yourself (and your body).
Yes, trauma is reactivated when we pursue healing, but when this happens in a safe and supportive space, trauma is able to be felt without the overwhelm, and therefore, the body learns how to trust itself again.
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This program is paced for you. You do not have to face anything you are not ready to face yet.
We will create resources and safe zones for you so that you can build up your confidence about working with your trauma.
The program implements a titration process (meaning we slow things down) for working with the body so that you can build emotional tolerance for difficult emotions, a little bit at a time. This is a key element of the program.
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This therapy works with the body and the mind.
Trauma is held in the body, in the nervous system, the fight-or-flight response system, and therefore, healing trauma requires the body’s participation.
This therapy helps because we honor the story the body holds, and therefore, we can relieve the body of much of its discomfort by showing the body the feeling of safety and calm.
Begin Your Journey of Inner Transformation
Through our process, you learn to regulate your nervous system, allowing space to voice your story and amplify your healing.
You’ll find yourself developing a deeper connection with who you truly are, significantly enhancing your relationships with those you cherish the most.
You’ll step beyond the shadows of self-doubt and self-sabotage, cultivating a compassionate understanding of your worth and reclaiming the completeness of your being.
Book a Discovery Call with me today.
Together, we’ll pave the way for you to reconnect with your inner essence, navigate beyond past traumas, and embrace a future illuminated by confidence and deep self-compassion.
Let’s take this transformative step forward together.