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Somatic Depth Psychotherapy & Training in Ojai, CA
Somatic Wendy Elliott has been dedicated to somatic depth psychotherapy for over 35 years, specializing in trauma healing through body-mind integration. Our approach combines Somatic Experiencing, Dance-Movement Therapy, and Depth Psychology to address anxiety, grief, and developmental trauma. We offer professional training programs approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors, along with international retreats that blend nature immersion with somatic practices. Our work emphasizes neuroaffective touch, mindfulness, and creative expression to foster self-compassion and resilience. With a background in strategic visioning and stress reduction programs for medical patients, we bring extensive clinical expertise to both individual sessions and group settings.Our practice is informed by decades of teaching experience and certifications in somatic modalities, including board-certified Dance-Movement Therapy. We maintain a small-group training format to ensure personalized attention and create a supportive environment for both personal and professional growth. Our methodology integrates breathwork, movement, and somatic interventions to help clients access unconscious patterns and cultivate embodied awareness. Located in Ojai, California, our practice serves clients seeking deeper self-understanding through holistic healing approaches.
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Trauma Healing
Depth Psychology
Somatic Experiencing
Dance-Movement Therapy
Mindfulness Meditation
Professional Training
Embodied Retreats
Neuraffective Touch
Psychedelic Integration
Details
- Year established: 2023
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in somatic psychotherapy and trauma healing
- Our practice combines Somatic Experiencing and Dance-Movement Therapy certifications
- We provide NBCC-approved professional training with personalized attention
- Our approach integrates neuroaffective touch and mindfulness practices
- We offer international retreat experiences combining nature and somatic work
Associations and certifications
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
What people say
Life changing experience
Highly knowledgeable facilitator
Perfect blend of theory
Supportive learning environment
Embodied healing process
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Somatic Psychotherapy integrates body awareness with psychological processing to address trauma and emotional patterns. This approach helps clients release stored tension through breathwork, movement, and mindful observation. Sessions combine verbal exploration with somatic interventions to foster self-compassion and nervous system regulation.
Trauma Healing
Trauma Healing utilizes Somatic Experiencing techniques to resolve developmental and acute trauma symptoms. Practitioners guide clients through nervous system regulation exercises and body-based resourcing techniques. This process helps transform negative core beliefs and establish greater emotional resilience through embodied awareness.
Professional Training
Professional Training programs offer NBCC-certified instruction in somatic interventions for practicing therapists. Small-group format ensures personalized attention while exploring body-based techniques. Curriculum covers trauma resolution, movement integration, and neuroaffective approaches to enhance clinical practice effectiveness.
Embodied Retreats
Embodied Retreats combine somatic practices with nature experiences in locations like Costa Rica. Participants engage in guided movement sessions and mindful nature exploration. These retreats foster personal transformation through environmental connection and structured somatic processing activities.
Dance-Movement Therapy
Dance-Movement Therapy uses body awareness to address emotional and psychological challenges. Sessions incorporate guided movement exploration and somatic observation techniques. This approach helps clients develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation through embodied expression.
People
Wendy Elliott
Somatic Depth Psychotherapist
With over 35 years of experience, Wendy directs The Body Knows training program and specializes in somatic trauma resolution. She integrates Dance-Movement Therapy and Somatic Experiencing in her practice.
Questions
What somatic psychotherapy techniques do you use?
We combine Somatic Experiencing, Dance-Movement Therapy, and mindfulness practices to address trauma through body awareness and nervous system regulation techniques.
Are your training programs certified?
Our training programs are approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) for professional continuing education credits.
What retreat locations do you offer?
We offer embodied retreat experiences in Ojai, California and Costa Rica focusing on nature immersion and somatic healing practices.
How do you address developmental trauma?
We use neuroaffective touch and somatic interventions to resolve complex trauma patterns while emphasizing nervous system regulation and body-based resourcing techniques.
What makes your approach unique?
Our integrative approach combines 35+ years of clinical experience with movement therapy, mindfulness, and nature-based interventions for comprehensive trauma healing.
