Somatic therapy in Los Angeles, the Bay Area and online
For anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, burnout and relationship patterns that talk therapy hasn’t shifted. We work directly with your nervous system, at a pace your body can handle.
- 5.0 from 90 reviews
- We file out-of-network PPO claims for you
- 10 offices in California and online
- Openings this week
Somatic therapy may be right for you if you feel
You may understand your patterns well and still feel stuck in them. That usually means the pattern lives in the body, below the reach of insight alone.
- Anxious, overwhelmed or always on guard
- Trapped in racing, repetitive thoughts
- Stuck, shut down, numb or hopeless
- Reactive or avoidant in relationships
- Body symptoms like IBS, migraines, back pain or chronic tension
- Burned out, even when life looks fine on paper
What clients say
“From our first session I felt that we uncovered the root of my issues and that I was in good hands. Over the next year, I transformed completely. I went from having chronic pain that prevented me from continuing my career, to now entering that career path again.”
“I met my therapist on a whim at one of the lowest points of my life and have since reached heights of peace, stability and self-advocacy I didn’t think possible.”
“I had such a sense of holding, safety and support that let me feel comfortable, seen and held. I now have some real tools in case I hit potholes out in the world.”
How somatic therapy works
Your nervous system is always in one of three zones. Stress and old overwhelm can leave it stuck in the red or grey zone, where symptoms build no matter how much you think things through.
In sessions, your therapist guides your attention to sensation, emotion and the body’s signals in small, manageable doses. Unprocessed stress gets to complete, and your window of tolerance widens.
Sessions are usually a mix of somatic work and talk therapy. Talking builds safety and context; the somatic work shifts the pattern underneath.
Red zone
Too much activation: anxious, tense, reactive, can’t switch off.
Blue zone, your window of tolerance
Calm, present, connected and able to feel without being overwhelmed. Therapy helps you spend more time here and find your way back.
Grey zone
Shutdown: numb, foggy, withdrawn, exhausted.
Our approach comes from training personally with
Bessel van der Kolk
Author of The Body Keeps the Score
Peter Levine
Founder of Somatic Experiencing
Dick Schwartz
Founder of Internal Family Systems
Laurel Parnell
Founder of Attachment-Focused EMDR
Getting started takes three steps
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Share a little about you (2 min)
Fill out a short form. Choose to be matched by our Care Coordinator or pick a therapist yourself.
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Have a free consultation (20 min)
You’ll get an email right away to pick a time. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll map a path forward together.
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Book your first session (5 min)
Schedule a 50-minute session and complete a short intake. Choose a frequency that works for you, with no ongoing commitment.
Fees and insurance
Session fees
$200 to $500
Per 50-minute session, depending on the clinician. Couples and teen sessions are available. Several clinicians hold a few sliding scale spots. See all fees
Insurance
PPO plans, out of network
Unlike most practices, we submit your out-of-network claims for you, so you spend less time on paperwork and are more likely to be reimbursed. We can also call your insurer to check your coverage. We are not in-network with HMO plans.
Meet some of our somatic therapists
Every therapist is trained in our core approach blending Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and Internal Family Systems. Our Care Coordinator can match you based on your needs, location and schedule.
Steven Bradshaw
LMFT, SEP 136584, Founder
Brentwood, Online
Angie Bradshaw
LMFT 152900, Founder
Brentwood, Online
Natalie Baker
LCSW, EMDR-C 102166
Beverly Hills, Sawtelle, Online
Matt van Onselen
AMFT 161648*
Los Feliz, Studio City, Pasadena, Online
“My therapist is very open and very kind. He’s really perceptive and good at listening and honoring where a person is at or what they’re feeling and what they might need in that moment.”
“I had a super illuminating and impactful experience. It helped unlock some personal insights and healing that had otherwise been hard to access. I would definitely recommend working with them.”
In person or online
Los Angeles: Brentwood, Santa Monica, Sawtelle, Beverly Hills, Los Feliz, Echo Park, Studio City and Pasadena.
Bay Area: San Francisco and Campbell (San Jose).
Online: anywhere in California.
Common questions
How is somatic therapy different from talk therapy?
Talking can circle a problem without shifting it. Somatic therapy slows things down and works with what your nervous system is signaling through sensation, emotion, tension and breath. Most sessions combine both: talk therapy builds understanding, and somatic work shifts the underlying pattern.
Does somatic therapy involve touch?
No. Somatic therapy is a talk-and-awareness practice with no touch. We offer bodywork separately, which is touch-based, for clients who want it.
Do you take insurance?
We work out of network with PPO plans, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Optum and others. You pay at the time of service, we submit the claims, and your insurer reimburses you based on your plan. We can call your insurer to check your coverage. We are not in-network with HMO plans.
How many sessions will I need?
Some clients find 6 to 12 sessions enough to shift things onto a better track. Long-standing patterns can take several months or longer. We’ll give you an honest view in your free consultation.
Is online somatic therapy as effective as in person?
In person gives the most information to work with, but a surprising amount comes through the screen, and online sessions make it easier to keep a weekly rhythm. Many clients mix both.
How do I choose a therapist?
Start with a free consultation with our Care Coordinator, who listens to your situation and suggests the best fit based on personality, location, schedule and approach. You then get a free consultation with the therapist you choose.
Talk with us for 20 minutes, free
Tell us what’s going on, ask your questions about fees and insurance, and find out if somatic therapy is a fit. No commitment.
Book a free consultationOr call or text (323) 366-3433
Our medical advisory board includes Howard Schubiner, MD, David D. Clarke, MD, Mary Youssef, MD, PhD, David B. Kudrow, MD, and Jenna Reeder, NP.
*Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, employed by Beyond Psychology Center and supervised by licensed clinicians.
Somatic Therapy does not include touch. Bodywork is touch-based. Psychotherapists may work as coaches for clients located in states and countries in which they are not licensed, provided there is no mental health diagnosis. In these cases, they are not working under their psychotherapy license, but are working as a health coach.
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