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Solstice Therapy provides
Somatic Trauma Therapy

Rachel Del Dosso LMFT Thousand Oaks

Tap into Your Body’s Natural Ability to Release Trauma with the Support of a Licensed & Experienced Somatic Trauma Therapist

​Maybe you have tried talk therapy before, but it didn’t work for you. Our bodies remember every experience—even those we cannot fully articulate. Somatic therapy harnesses your body’s innate ability to heal on a nervous system level, offering true relief and transformation where traditional talk therapy might fall short. By engaging directly with the body, this approach helps release unprocessed emotions and stored trauma, leading to a deeper and faster healing process.

 

Do you have strong, unwanted emotional reactions to situations in the present or find yourself engaging in behaviors that don’t feel aligned with your true self? These are often signs of unprocessed trauma. Trauma can stem from more extreme events, but it can also arise from less obvious experiences—like feeling unaccepted, being bullied, or growing up with emotionally unavailable, alcoholic, or narcissistic parents. When these wounds remain unhealed, they manifest as depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and even physical symptoms such as migraines, digestive issues, and autoimmune concerns.

 

Somatic counseling offers a unique alternative to conventional approaches by addressing the root cause of these challenges. Techniques somatic therapy work together to help your nervous system process and release the deep-seated memories and emotions stored in your body. This method goes beyond merely talking about your experiences—it provides a pathway to healing that is both profound and efficient. 

Many find that working with an expert somatic trauma therapist offers a transformative alternative to talk therapy. By targeting the physical manifestations of unprocessed trauma, somatic therapies help you move beyond feelings of stagnation and start experiencing a renewed sense of vitality and alignment. Your body already holds the wisdom to heal—it’s time to let it lead the way.

Our team of somatic therapists can help with: 

  • depression

  • anxiety 

  • overwhelm

  • stress

  • low self esteem

  • PTSD

  • migraines

  • digestive issues like IBS

  • chronic illness 

  • autoimmune issues

  • difficulty advocating for yourself

  • challenges setting boundaries

  • burnout

Somatic Trauma Therapy can help you recover from:

  • Car accidents and other serious vehicular incidents

  • Fires and other disaster-related events

  • Physical assaults and violent attacks

  • Sexual abuse or assault

  • Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, hurricanes)

  • Childhood abuse, neglect, or emotionally unsafe environments

  • Medical trauma, including invasive procedures or prolonged illness

  • Workplace or school bullying and harassment

  • Traumatic loss or sudden death of a loved one

Somatic Therapy Techniques for Trauma Recovery

The somatic counselors on our team use several somatic therapy techniques that harness the deep connection between the body and mind to facilitate trauma resolution.

 

Brainspotting is a somatic therapy that identifies specific eye positions—or “brainspots”—that correlate with stored emotional and physical distress. By focusing on these key points, the therapy enables the body to release the tension and trauma it holds, allowing for a more integrated and natural healing process.

 

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) similarly operates on the principle that our bodies retain the imprints of traumatic experiences. Through bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps reprocess and integrate distressing memories, reducing their emotional intensity and physical manifestations.

Art therapy is a powerful form of somatic therapy that channels creativity to unlock and release stored emotions. Through art-making, tap into non-verbal ways of expressing and processing trauma. This creative process allows unexpressed emotions to find a physical outlet, enabling the nervous system to work through tension and stored trauma in a safe, embodied manner. 

 

These techniques bypass the limitations of traditional talk therapy by directly addressing the body’s response to trauma, leading to faster and more profound results.

Meet Solstice Therapy's team of
Licensed Somatic Trauma Therapists

rachel del dosso thousand oaks therapist

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Registered Art Therapist

Queer Somatic Therapist

EMDR Therapist

Certified Brainspotting Therapist

Maggie Knobbe LMFT Thousand Oaks

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Registered Art Therapist

EMDR Therapist

Child Therapy Specialist

Somatic Therapy Supports Positive Personal Growth & Can Promote:

  • depression

  • anxiety 

  • overwhelm

  • stress

  • low self esteem

  • PTSD

  • migraines

  • digestive issues like IBS

  • chronic illness 

  • autoimmune issues

  • difficulty advocating for yourself

  • challenges setting boundaries

  • burnout

"Trauma is not just an event that happened in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on your mind, brain, and body" 

Bessel Van Der Kolk,
The Body Keeps the Score


“Trauma is not what happens to you but what happens inside you.”

Gabor Maté, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture.

If you’re ready to break free from old patterns and experience true healing, somatic therapy can help.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, or feeling stuck, your body holds the key to relief & transformation.

Schedule a free phone consultation today to learn how somatic therapy can support you on your healing journey.

Call now to take the first step toward lasting change!

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​​Rachel Del Dosso

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Clinical Art Therapist

Sex & Relationship Therapist

1333 Thousand Oaks Blvd, ste 210

Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

(805)558-9035​

rae@solsticetherapy.org

Serving Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Agoura, Newbury Park and the Ventura County & Los Angeles County Region 

© Copyright 2019-2024 Rachel Del Dosso

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