Do you feel constantly on edge, even when you know you're safe? Does your body hold tension, pain, or stress that talking about hasn't released? Have you experienced trauma that left you feeling stuck in survival mode?
Somatic Therapy understands that trauma and chronic stress live in the body. While traditional talk therapy focuses on your thoughts, Somatic Therapy helps you release what's stuck in your nervous system - the tension, anxiety, and survival responses that keep you from feeling truly safe and calm.
This approach may help if you:
At Cactus Counseling & Art Therapy, our clinicians have advanced training in Somatic Experiencing, a powerful method specifically developed for healing trauma. This isn't just another therapy technique - it's a specialized approach that understands how your nervous system gets stuck in survival patterns and how to gently guide it back to safety and balance.
In our gentle, supportive sessions, we help you safely reconnect with your body's wisdom. We move slowly and always at your comfort level.
You're always in control. We follow your body's pace, never pushing beyond what feels safe.
Through Somatic Therapy, you can experience:
Your body has a natural ability to heal. We're here to help it remember how.
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation to learn how Somatic Therapy can help you find the relief you've been seeking.
Hi, I'm Shaye. I founded Cactus Counseling because I know how hard it can be to face your past trauma and feel at odds with your own body. My heart's work is in helping cycle breakers—people like you who are ready to break free from generational patterns and past pain.
I became a therapist because I’ve been where you are, and I get it. I approach this work with authenticity and compassion, fusing evidence-based care with holistic practices because I believe in healing the whole person, not just the symptoms.
My goal is to see you for who you are—not just the challenges you face—and to provide a safe, grounded space where you can finally release what's been holding you back.
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You don't have to walk this path alone. Taking the first step is hard, and we're here to help. We invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit and answer any questions you have. Let's work together to help you cope with life's curveballs and break those generational cycles.
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