Unlock True Intimacy with Somatic Trauma & Relationship Coaching Services
Unlock True Intimacy with Somatic Trauma & Relationship Coaching Services
You’ve done the work. Talked it out. Read the books. Practiced mindfulness. And yet, something still feels stuck. The tension in your chest, the racing thoughts, the numbness that won’t lift, none of it is random. You may feel disconnected from your emotions, from others, and from your own body.
You’re not broken. You’re responding to pain your body never had the chance to process.
Somatic therapy isn’t just about talking. It meets the pain where it lives in your body. Through grounded, body-based work, you’ll learn to listen, release, and feel again. Not all at once, but gently, at your pace.
If you’re ready to reconnect with yourself and move forward in a way that finally feels safe, this is where we begin.
What Is Somatic Therapy, Really?
Let’s take a moment to be honest: traditional therapy doesn’t work for everyone. You may have talked about the pain, the memories, the patterns. But it still lives in you, your muscles, your breath, your heartbeat. That’s where somatic therapy is different.
Somatic therapy is not just about the mind. It’s about your body. The way it holds your past. The way it reacts, even when you wish it wouldn’t. This process invites your entire system, mental, emotional, and physical, into the healing.
In a peer-reviewed article published by Frontiers in Psychology, researchers describe how somatic experiencing uses interoception (internal sensation) and proprioception (movement awareness) to help clients process trauma without being overwhelmed, allowing the nervous system to reset naturally.
Here, you don’t have to force anything. We meet your body where it already is, without pressure, without shame. Healing becomes something you feel, not something you have to chase.
Why the Body Holds More Than You Think
If you’ve ever felt your throat tighten before speaking your truth or your stomach churn during conflict, you already know: your body remembers.
Those sensations aren’t random. They’re signals.
Your nervous system has been shaped by everything you’ve lived through. That includes childhood dynamics, heartbreaks, betrayals, shame, accidents, loss, and even things you may not fully recall.
Over time, this creates tension, patterns, and even illness. You may be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. You might feel exhausted, detached, reactive, or emotionally overwhelmed. This isn’t just psychological, it’s physiological.
That’s where this work comes in.
The Power of Somatic Therapy in Denver
If you’re in Denver, you’re not alone in seeking deeper, embodied healing. So many are turning toward somatic therapy because something inside them knows talking alone isn’t enough.
Together, we’ll work gently with the places where your body stores stress. We’ll slow down enough to feel the subtle shifts. You’ll learn to listen to what your body has been trying to say for years, in a space that’s safe, compassionate, and grounded.
You’re not here to be “fixed.” You’re here to come home to yourself.
Meet Your Somatic Coach, Dovie Gena
I am Dovie Gena, a Certified Sexologist. As an advanced Somatica® trained and trauma informed sex & relationship coach, I offer a unique approach to traditional therapy.
Through a body-centered approach, I offer comprehensive emotional and physical support to help you unlock your true potential for intimacy with coaching. I empower you with the tools and techniques you need. Create, restore, and share meaningful connections with others by deepening your ability to tune into and respond to your body’s unique needs. Let’s embark on a journey together to discover the depths of true intimacy.
I help open your mind to a more fulfilling life. There is power in finding your unique pleasure needs. In coaching sessions with me, I am not separate from you. We are together on a journey to discover how deep intimate connection feels in your body. We explore how you can live your most authentic life. I demonstrate what it feels like when your needs are met and feelings are validated. We clearly define your personal boundaries and honor your personal capacity. Only then, can you live out your core desires and be deeply connected with yourself and your partner(s).
Is This Type of Therapy Right for You?
Let’s talk plainly. You don’t need a diagnosis or a dramatic story to begin this work. But if any of the following resonates, somatic therapy may support you:
You might relate if:
- You feel “off” but can’t explain why.
- You have trouble relaxing or feeling safe in your own skin.
- You’ve experienced trauma, recent or long ago.
- You’ve tried talk therapy and made little progress.
- You want more connection, with yourself, your body, or others.
- You carry chronic tension, fatigue, or emotional shutdown.
- You want more aliveness, but don’t know how to access it.
What Happens in a Session?
No two sessions look the same. This isn’t a formula. It’s a conversation, not just with words, but with your body.
Here’s what we might do together:
- Slow down enough to notice sensations.
- Track physical responses and learn what they mean.
- Practice grounding, orienting, and resourcing skills.
- Gently revisit stuck places, with support and regulation.
- Reconnect with movement, breath, or voice.
- Build trust with your own body again.
You don’t have to perform. You don’t have to “get it right.” This is your time, to feel, to shift, and to be met exactly where you are.
Understanding Somatic Trauma Work
Somatic trauma work isn’t about reliving pain. It’s about completing what your body never got to finish.
When you experienced something overwhelming, your body did what it had to, maybe it froze, shut down, or braced. But if that response wasn’t able to complete, it stays stuck. This is where symptoms show up: anxiety, disconnection, anger, exhaustion.
Working with somatic trauma means creating a space where your body feels safe enough to release. It means giving your system permission to feel something different, safety, trust, or even joy.
Healing doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s subtle. But it’s real. And it lasts.
How Somatic Therapy is Different
Somatic therapy goes beyond conversation. It combines verbal processing with a deep awareness of what your body is holding—tension, stillness, breath, posture, and emotion. Unlike cognitive-only approaches, this method invites your full system into the healing process. Sometimes that means noticing a tight jaw, a held breath, or a subtle urge to move. And when appropriate, it may include consensual therapeutic touch to support safety and regulation.
As explained by Harvard Health, somatic therapy begins with the body, not the mind, and works by helping people access and release emotions that have become trapped in physical form.
This is not about desensitizing yourself to pain, it’s about releasing it.
This work is especially supportive if you:
- Feel disconnected from your emotions or body
- Struggle to express what you’re feeling
- Crave more than intellectual understanding
- Feel like you’ve hit a wall in traditional therapy
- Live with chronic tension, fatigue, or pain
- Carry relational wounds or early attachment injuries
Here, your body’s story matters just as much as your words. You’ll be supported in tuning in, not just to what’s easy to say, but to what’s asking to be felt.
Is Somatic Coaching Right for you?
Do you want x-ray vision into your own personal growth, erotic identity and arousal? How about into your partners?
Do you want a safe, accepting and fulfilling emotional connection with mind blowing sex in your relationship?
Are you seeking a better understanding of your sexuality? Interested in understanding what turns you on and overcoming low libido?
Need help finding direction in life? Want to advance your career or ignite your passion? Want to gain more self confidence in and out of the bedroom?
Are you unsure how to handle dating these days?
Recently Divorced and need help navigating what’s next?
Have young children and missing that ‘spark’ with your partner?
Have recent or past traumas to work through? Want to stop the judgment, lessen the emotional pain and feel true love?
Trauma Therapy That Feels Different
Let’s acknowledge something: trauma therapy can feel scary. You may wonder what’s going to come up, if it will be too much, or if you’ll feel out of control. That’s valid.
The way we work together is different. We go slow. We listen to your capacity. We don’t push into things you’re not ready for. And we don’t just revisit old pain, we build the inner strength to hold what arises.
There’s space for the fear, the grief, the anger, and also for calm, joy, and peace. Both can exist in you.
How EMDR Supports Somatic Therapy
Some clients benefit from integrating EMDR therapy with somatic work. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps process distressing experiences without talking in detail.
In combination with body-based practices, it can help complete unresolved trauma loops and soothe the nervous system more deeply. If appropriate, we’ll talk about whether this approach feels supportive for your system.
You’ll never be pressured to use a method that doesn’t feel right for you.
Results Clients Often Experience
Healing doesn’t look the same for everyone. But here’s what many clients report after engaging in somatic work:
- Greater emotional stability
- A sense of calm in the body
- Relief from chronic tension or pain
- Stronger boundaries and self-trust
- Reconnection with pleasure and joy
- Improved relationships and communication
- Feeling “more like myself” again
These aren’t promises, they’re possibilities that unfold over time with patience, presence, and care.
You Can Start from Where You Are
You don’t need to be “ready.” You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to fix yourself first.
If you’re reading this and something in you stirs, even slightly, that’s enough. That’s a beginning.
Here’s how we can begin:
- Reach out via the consultation form.
- We’ll schedule a 20-minute intro call.
- You can ask questions and feel into how this work fits.
- If we move forward, we’ll begin at your pace.
- From there, we’ll build trust session by session.
There’s no pressure. This is about real connection, not a sales pitch.
Why I Do This Work
You deserve to feel whole, not just functional, not just “fine,” but truly alive.
I became a Somatic EMDR Practitioner because I saw how much people suffer when they’re stuck in survival mode. And I saw what happens when the body is included: something powerful opens.
You don’t have to go through this alone. You deserve to be seen, supported, and reminded that healing is not only possible, it’s already in you.
When You’re Ready, I’m Here
You don’t have to keep carrying what your body never had space to release. If you’ve been living with tension, disconnection, or emotional overwhelm, it’s not your fault, and it’s not permanent. The body knows how to heal. It just needs a space to feel safe enough to begin.
Somatic therapy meets you exactly where you are. Not with judgment. Not with pressure. But with presence, respect, and care.
Apply for a free consultation and take the first step toward feeling grounded, whole, and connected again.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is somatic therapy and how does it help with trauma?
Somatic therapy is a body-focused approach that addresses how trauma impacts your nervous system. Instead of only talking about the past, it works with body sensations to release stored stress responses. This helps you feel more emotionally stable, present, and safe—without needing to re-live painful memories.
2. Who is somatic therapy best suited for?
Somatic therapy supports people experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, disconnection, or unresolved trauma. It’s especially helpful if traditional talk therapy hasn’t been enough. If you often feel stuck in your body, triggered in relationships, or emotionally numb, somatic work can provide the deeper healing you’ve been looking for.
3. How many somatic therapy sessions do I need?
The number of sessions varies based on your goals and experiences. Some clients feel relief after a few sessions, while others continue longer to address deeper emotional layers. Consistency matters more than speed. The process is guided by what feels right for your body, not a fixed timeline.
4. Is somatic therapy different from traditional therapy?
Yes. While traditional therapy focuses on thoughts and behaviors, somatic therapy includes body sensations, nervous system responses, and physical awareness. It’s not about overanalyzing emotions, it’s about learning how your body communicates, responds, and heals from stored stress, offering a more complete experience of emotional recovery.
5. Can somatic therapy help with anxiety and emotional shutdown?
Absolutely. Somatic therapy works directly with the body’s response to anxiety and shutdown by teaching your system how to regulate and feel safe again. It helps restore your ability to connect with emotions, stay grounded, and respond to life with more calm, confidence, and presence.
