Google Business Reviews
Somatic Therapy in Denver for Adults Feeling Stuck in Anxiety or Depression
✔ Reduce anxiety and feel calmer in your body
✔ Move out of depression and reconnect with yourself
✔ Learn to regulate your nervous system, not just your thoughts
✔ Body-based therapy that helps you feel different—not just think differently
✔ Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) ✔ National Certified Counselor (NCC) ✔Somatic & Trauma-Informed Therapy ✔In-Person in Denver | Telehealth Across Colorado
You may be here because…
• You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge
• You feel low, unmotivated, or disconnected from yourself
• Your mind won’t slow down or your body won’t relax
• You feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change
• You’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck
These are not signs that something is wrong with you.
They are signs that your nervous system has been under too much stress for too long.
You are not broken.Your mind and body learned how to cope.
Therapy can help you feel safe, grounded, and more like yourself again.
This Isn’t Just Talk Therapy
Many people struggling with anxiety and depression already understand why they feel the way they do.
But insight alone doesn’t always change how you feel.
This approach combines:
somatic therapy (body-based healing)
nervous system regulation
trauma-informed care
attachment-focused therapy
So you’re not just talking about your experiences—you’re working with the patterns that keep you stuck.
This work is not about “fixing” you.
It’s about helping your system shift into a more stable and grounded way of living.
What Clients Often Begin to Experience. . .
Less anxiety and fewer overwhelming thoughts
A calmer, more regulated nervous system
More energy and motivation
Feeling more connected to yourself and others
Greater emotional stability
A clearer sense of direction and purpose
It’s Not Just in Your Head
Anxiety and depression are not just thoughts.
They are patterns in your nervous system.
You may feel:
stuck in fight or flight (anxiety, panic, racing thoughts)
stuck in shutdown (low energy, numbness, depression)
pulled between both
Somatic therapy helps you work directly with these patterns so change can actually happen.
Why Work With Self Aligned Therapy?
Hi, I’m Sandy, I specialize in working with adults healing using somatic and attachment-based therapy in Denver and across Colorado via telehealth.
My approach is:
Specialized in trauma, anxiety, and depression
Somatic and nervous system-based therapy
Attachment-focused and relational work
Warm, collaborative, non-judgmental approach
In-person in Denver and telehealth across Colorado
I draw from somatic therapy, parts work, and relational healing to meet you where you are and help you move toward freedom.
Together, we’ll get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and help you reconnect with yourself, your peace, and your hope.
This may be a good fit if you:
• Want deeper, lasting change—not just coping skills
• Feel stuck despite previous therapy
• Are open to body-based approaches
• Want to understand your patterns and shift them
Frequently Asked Questions
-
You don’t need a diagnosis to know something still hurts.
If you grew up feeling unsafe, unseen, controlled, or responsible for other people’s emotions, your body may still be living with the impact.
Many clients say, “I didn’t think my childhood was bad enough,” yet their symptoms tell the truth.
If your past still shapes your present, your experiences count — and you deserve care. -
Yes — and many people don’t realize it until adulthood.
Early trauma can affect your ability to trust, set boundaries, feel safe in relationships, regulate your emotions, or feel confident being yourself.
These patterns aren’t your fault. They’re learned survival strategies.
With the right support, they can be unlearned. -
Common signs include:
Feeling on edge or easily overwhelmed
Emotional “spikes” that feel too intense
Trouble relaxing or feeling present
People-pleasing, shutting down, or withdrawing
Trouble sleeping
Chronic tension or fatigue
These aren’t personal flaws — they’re trauma responses. And they’re treatable.
-
Trauma therapy helps your brain, body, and nervous system remember: you’re safe now. You don’t have to revisit every painful detail to heal. Using methods like somatic therapy and parts work, we process trauma gently, release survival patterns, and rebuild trust in yourself — at a pace that feels right for you.
If talking about the trauma feels overwhelming, you can still heal without sharing the story. You stay fully in control. Your story is yours to keep — always.
-
If you often feel stuck in survival mode — like you’re overthinking, shutting down, numbing out, or having trouble feeling safe in your relationships — your nervous system is signaling that it needs support.
You don’t need a formal diagnosis or a specific “big enough” trauma to benefit from therapy. If something hurt you and it’s still affecting your life, that’s more than enough reason to seek healing.
-
Getting started with therapy is easy. First, you can schedule a free 20-minute consultation call to see if we’re a good fit. If you decide to move forward, we’ll set up your first session, where you can share what’s been going on and what you’d like help with. From there, we’ll create a plan together and move at a pace that feels right for you.
It’s Okay to Be Unsure
Many people feel hesitant about starting therapy.
You don’t have to have everything figured out.
The consultation is simply a chance to talk, ask questions, and see if this feels like a good fit.
Google Business Rating
You Don’t Have to Keep Feeling This Way
✔ You don’t have to keep feeling this way
✔ You don’t have to figure it out on your own
✔ You can move out of survival mode and feel more like yourself again
If you’re wondering whether this work could help, the next step is simply a conversation.
Book a Free 20-Minute Consultation
Call (720) 772-8423
Or book your free consult online.
I’ll get back to you within 1 business day.
Sandy Brown, Board-Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate