somatic therapy for highly sensitive people

Your body holds the keys to your deepest healing.

somatic therapy

Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a naturalistic approach to healing that works with the body's innate healing mechanisms to resolve trauma and restore balance within the nervous system, rather than relying solely on cognitive techniques.

It’s different from psychotherapy or talk therapy, as a higher value is placed on your presence, curiosity, sensations, instincts, and emotions as a vehicle to access innate healing mechanisms.

If bringing attention to your body makes you a little nervous, that’s okay. We’ll work at a safe and correct pace for you, using customized tools and techniques from Somatic Experiencing® designed to support your particular nervous system. The key is to work slowly, letting your body metabolize small amounts of “charged” content at a time.

“Tanya has been instrumental to my healing and helped to resolve past traumas. She is truly a gifted healer!”

Dr. Laura Futterman, ND

Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner

tanya corrin, SEP

Embodied Parts Work Facilitator (IRF)

Hi, i’m tanya

After a comprehensive search to find the most effective trauma healing methods, I chose Somatic Experiencing® (SE) and Embodied Parts Work (IRF) because the two methods work exceptionally well together to address a wide range of traumas, from sexual abuse and medical trauma to adult symptoms of early childhood neglect and attachment injury. They were also the two forms of therapy that helped me the most, personally!

Before I found my way to somatic healing, I taught yoga and mindfulness privately in New York City yoga studios for about ten years. In 2024, I completed Somatic Experiencing® Institute’s (SEI) three-year training program and received my SEP. In 2023, I completed levels I, II, and III of Maureen Gallagher’s professional Inner Resource Focusing (IRF) training. I am honored to serve as an assistant teacher in the beginning year of SEI’s professional training programs.

When I’m not seeing clients, I’m often cold-plunging with friends in the Long Island Sound or thrifting with my two teenage daughters.

  • Religious Trauma

  • School Trauma

  • Self-Esteem

  • Self-Sabotage

  • Sleep/Insomnia

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sexual Assult

  • Shame

  • Spirituality

  • Environmental Crisis-Induced Trauma

  • Grief and Loss

  • Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)

  • Inner Critics

  • Mass Disaster

  • Medical Procedure Trauma

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions

  • Narcissistic Abuse

  • ADHD

  • Adults

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Birth Trauma

  • Chronic Illness

  • Complex PTSD

  • Depression

  • Developmental Trauma

  • Domestic Violence

  • Adult Symptoms of Early Childhood Abuse or Neglect

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Client testimonial

“My doctor recommended I see Tanya for PTSD. I didn’t know much about somatic therapy when I started, and what struck me most about Tanya was how kind and respectful she was of me during our sessions. I felt safe just to let go and let her guide me to feel what I sensed in my body in relation to particular issues or say anything on my mind.  I came in seeking to overcome my fear of death, anxiety over past relationships, and irritability. Through her caring guidance, I can say I hardly have any anxiety or irritability now. My fear of death has lessened, and I feel more confident that when the time comes, I will be at peace with loving family members around me.”

 Marjorie Joffee 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • "Working with Tanya helped me get closer to the parts of myself that were protecting me, but also keeping me stuck. Our work was gentle, but so powerful. I was able to truly befriend parts of me that I thought I would always be at odds with, always an internal war that was using up so much of my energy. Since we started, I've been able to allow myself to honor my needs and really give myself the nourishment I need to heal. I've been able to learn how to be a good friend and partner to myself. That's something I'll treasure forever."

    Jonathan Mead, Somatic Movement Teacher

  • "Recently, I was faced with some life-altering transitions that required me to thoroughly weigh my options. I sought out Tanya's support and wisdom - and I am so glad I did! Even while working with the most intense material, she steadily 'held the rope' for me to go down into my well of uncharted territory. Tanya's genuine and grounding presence, expert somatic help, and profound attunement supported my psyche and body to make healing quantum leaps, prompting some unforeseen but lasting changes."

    Annette Knopp, Meditation Teacher, Somatic Counselor, Co-Founder Blue Spirit Costa Rica

  • "Tanya has been instrumental in my healing and helped to resolve past traumas. She is truly a gifted healer!"

    Laura Futterman, ND

  • "Tanya’s work moves slowly and gently, and she takes her time to get to know your nervous system and you as a person. She truly listens to you and explains the intention behind an exercise or technique. I could share anything on my mind with Tanya without fear of judgment. After working with Tanya, my emotions no longer overtake me. Rather, I can see when I'm getting activated, notice my experience, and be with the feelings. I appreciate Tanya so much!"

    Tyla Taylor, High School Teacher

  • "Tanya is a gifted and highly trained somatic therapist with a tremendous ability to hold space for you and your process. I work with Tanya weekly and am amazed at her capacity for healing, offering resourcing, and helping me tap into my own wisdom. I highly recommend that anyone with high levels of post-traumatic stress work with her! In addition, if you want to know yourself more deeply, you would benefit from having some sessions with Tanya."

    Kanika Sethi, Psychodynamic Therapist & Somatic Practitioner

  • “I recommend working with Tanya Corrin with all of my heart. Merely being in her presence--whether remotely or in-person--is deeply calming and grounding, but her instinct for knowing what YOU, and only YOU need in order to become your most inspired and empowered self is what will make her your secret weapon. Tanya is a healer through and through; she is also a creative force herself, which makes her an extra-special guide for writers and artists.”

    Genevieve Field, Writing Coach, Ghostwriter, Editor

  • Dr. Danielle Greenman suggested I see Tanya Corrin for PTSD. I didn’t know much about somatic therapy when I started, and what struck me most about Tanya was how kind & respectful she was of me and that she was totally present during our sessions. I felt safe to let go and let her guide me to feel what I sensed in my body in relation to particular issues, or say anything that was on my mind. 

     I came in seeking to overcome my fear of death, anxiety over past relationships, and irritability. Through Tanya's caring guidance, I can say I hardly have any anxiety or irritability now. My fear of death has lessened, and I feel more confidence that when the time comes, I will be at peace with loving family members around me. 

    Marjorie Joffee 

  • “Tanya has an energy and presence that immediately allowed me to feel held. And seen. And heard. Deeply. I felt this new permission to allow myself to receive. I mean really receive.”

    Tara Gibson, Physical Therapist and Pelvic Wellness Expert

  • "Working with Tanya was a crucial next step for me in terms of being able to connect with my authentic self."

    Sheree Carara, Traditional Naturopath

  • “While working with Tanya I was invited to slow waaayy down. In doing so, I was able to connect with my innate sexual self, the one free of influence by our culture’s expectations.”

    Courtney Alexander, Somatic Healing Facilitator

Appointments are held over video and begin with you seated seated in a comfortable chair. I also occasionally make house calls in Fairfield and Westchester County when virtual appointments are not feasible.

In your first session, I’ll help you clarify your goals for our work together and highlight any symptoms that you want to resolve. Over time, we will regularly assess your progress and fine-tune your approach.

Each person—and each person’s nervous system—is unique, so you’ll receive a highly customized process designed for you. You’ll have time at the end of each session to integrate the work and ask questions.

session info

Initial appointment: 75 minutes | $225

Subsequent appointments:

  • 50 minutes | $195

  • 75 minutes | $235

  • 90 minutes | $250

I do not take insurance. If you need financial assistance, please get in touch with me to see if I have an opening for reduced-rate sessions. If I do not, I’d be happy to add your name to my waiting list.

rates

client appreciation

“Recently, I was faced with some life-altering transitions that required me to thoroughly weigh my options. I sought out Tanya's support and wisdom - and I am so glad I did! Even while working with the most intense material, she steadily 'held the rope' for me to go down into my well of uncharted territory. Tanya's genuine and grounding presence, expert somatic help, and profound attunement supported my psyche and body to make healing quantum leaps, prompting some unforeseen but lasting changes.”

Annette Knopp, meditation teacher, somatic counselor, co-founder Blue Spirit Costa Rica