Somatic Tools that work with what the body is holding
When stress or worry shows up in your body before you can name it, we bring attention to that experience directly. We can notice what your system is doing and use that information to guide the work.
How we use it
Omar Anthony Bocobo, LCSW
We use somatic tools to help us work with the physical side of stress and anxiety. That can mean slowing down enough to notice breath, posture, tension, or shutdown while we are talking. For some people, this is a gentle addition to conversation; for others, it becomes a central part of understanding what they carry. We use it in a way that stays connected to the rest of your story, not apart from it.
We pay attention to the body because it often speaks before words do.
Who it tends to suit
People often come in feeling physically braced, keyed up, or oddly flat. They may notice tightness, restless energy, or a sense that they cannot fully settle. Sometimes the body seems to react before the mind has caught up. It can feel hard to think clearly when the nervous system is already on alert. The work often begins with getting curious about those signals instead of pushing past them.
- My body stays tense even when I am trying to rest.
- I feel it in my chest before I can explain it.
- I go numb when things get too much.
- I am always waiting for something bad to happen.
What the first sessions look like
Early sessions are about noticing what happens in your body when pressure rises and what helps you come back to yourself. We may ask where you feel tension, what shifts when you speak about certain things, and how you know you are getting overwhelmed. You do not need to know body-based language or have any special experience with this.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation. We respond to inquiries as soon as we can, usually within 1-2 business days.
What we use it for
- AnxietyAdults who feel on edge, stuck in worry, or unable to settle.
- Stress ManagementPeople who feel overloaded, stretched thin, or never quite caught up.
- Relational TraumaAdults who feel guarded, tense, or hard to reach
- Immigration ChallengesPeople carrying immigration-related stress, family strain, or belonging worries.
- Grief TherapyGrief isn’t just about death. It’s also the pain of strained relationships, missing validation, or choosing to walk away from patterns rooted in childhood.
- Immigration Mental Health EvaluationsImmigrants needing a focused mental health evaluation
Questions people ask
What are somatic tools in therapy?
They are ways of paying attention to the body while we work. We use them to notice stress, tension, and other physical signals that are part of your experience.
Will I have to do exercises on camera or anything like that?
Not necessarily. The work can be as simple as noticing what happens in your body as we talk.
Can this help if I shut down when I get overwhelmed?
Yes, shutdown is something we can pay attention to directly. The body often gives useful information there.
Is this only for people who already know a lot about body-based therapy?
No. You do not need any background with it. We can start with basic noticing and go from there.
Omar Anthony BocoboLCSW
Talk it through with Omar
We offer a free 15-minute consultation.