Heal Trauma Where It Lives: In the Body. Heal Trauma Where It Lives: In the Body.
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What is Somatic Therapy?
Comprehensive Care for the Nervous System
Somatic Psychotherapy at Shakti Therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Our somatic therapists in Los Angeles integrate modern neurobiology with body-based awareness, addressing the physical ways that trauma, burnout, and anxiety get trapped in your body to foster deep, lasting change.
Mind
Shakti somatic therapists track the racing thoughts and hyper-vigilance that keep your brain stuck in a chronic loop of "danger".
Body
We use subtle movements, breathwork, and sensory tracking to release the trapped survival energy (fight, flight, or freeze) stored in your muscles and nervous system.
Spirit
By discharging this heavy survival energy, our licensed somatic therapists create the physical space for you to reconnect with Shakti: your inner wisdom, resilience, and true Self.
“You cannot talk your way out of a body-based trauma response. Society tells us that if we just ‘think positive’ or analyze our past, we will heal. But for high-achieving, deeply feeling individuals, analyzing the trauma without actually releasing it from the body isn’t resilience; it’s exhaustion. My goal is to help your nervous system finally understand that you are safe now, so you can reclaim your joy, not just your willpower.”
Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW
Tailored Treatment Modalities
A Unique Blend of Modern Therapy and Body-Based Healing
At Shakti Therapy, we offer a a highly personalized approach to somatic therapy and body-based therapy. We blend evidence-based nervous system regulation with other powerful clinical modalities
Somatic Experiencing (SE) Body
Polyvagal Regulation Body
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Body
Somatic Parts Work (IFS) Body
Vagal Toning & Breathwork Body
Somatic Movement & Grounding Body
Who Can Benefit from Somatic Therapy?
Transformational Healing for Every Stage of Life
Whether you are navigating high-functioning anxiety, healing from complex trauma, or seeking relief from chronic physical tension, somatic therapy offers a path to profound relief. We support anyone who is tired of traditional "talk therapy" and is ready for deep, physiological transformation.
Conditions we treat
Whether you're navigating high-functioning anxiety, seeking PTSD therapy in Los Angeles, therapy for anxiety LA, or healing from complex relational wounds, somatic therapy offers a path to profound relief. As a trusted trauma therapy Los Angeles practice, we support anyone who is tired of traditional talk therapy and ready for deep, physiological transformation.
"I never thought I could feel this free."
What to expect
No guesswork. Just a clear, science-backed path to healing tailored to your nervous system.
Good Faith
Estimate Policy
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. You have the right to receive the Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.
We operate as an Out-of-Network clinic to ensure your care is dictated by your needs, not insurance limitations.
However, we want to help you maximize your benefits. Our billing team can check your PPO out-of-network coverage for you. If you have coverage, we provide detailed monthly statements (Superbills) that you can submit for reimbursement. We also accept HSA/FSA cards directly.
Investment & Reimbursement
We prioritize your care over insurance limitations, but we fight to get you reimbursed.
The Shakti Difference
Why high-performers and first-gen professionals trust us.
Beyond Talk Therapy:
We don't just listen to your story; we treat your biology. By utilizing active, body-based tools, like somatic tracking, vagal toning, and sensorimotor processing, we help you physically discharge trapped trauma rather than just analyzing it.
Culturally Intelligent:
We understand that systemic stress and intergenerational trauma aren't just mental, they are physical weights carried in your posture, your gut, and your muscles. You can heal that physical burden here without having to translate your lived experience.
Measurable Nervous System Regulation:
We don't just track your emotional shifts; we track your physiological baseline. We use precise outcome measures to monitor your expanding "window of tolerance," so you can actively see and feel your body returning to a state of safety.
Ready to step out of survival mode?
Healing your nervous system changes everything—how you lead, how you love, and how you live. Connect with our team today to begin your body-based healing journey in Culver City, Redondo Beach, or virtually across California.
FAQs About Somatic Therapy
We've answered some common questions to help you feel more confident about taking the first step.
What is the difference between somatic therapy and regular talk therapy?
Traditional talk therapy uses “top-down” processing, relying on the logical brain to analyze problems and reframe thoughts. Somatic therapy at Shakti Therapy is “bottom-up.” It recognizes that chronic stress, burnout, and trauma aren’t just in your head to be resolved by talking only; they are trapped in your nervous system and in your body as well. Instead of just talking about what happened in a therapy session, somatic therapy actively helps you physically release trapped survival energy (fight, flight, or freeze) from your body in one of our Culver City locations.
What actually happens during a somatic therapy session?
If you are used to just sitting on a couch and talking for 45 to 50 minutes, somatic therapy will feel refreshingly different. While our somatic experiencing therapist LA still process your experiences; our licensed somatic therapist will guide you to notice how your body is responding in the present moment (e.g., a tight chest, shallow breathing, or bracing shoulders). We use subtle movements, guided breathwork, and sensory tracking to help your nervous system metabolize those emotions and return to a state of grounded safety.
Do I have to retell my traumatic experiences in detail?
No. One of the most powerful aspects of somatic therapy is that it does not require you to painfully relive or over-explain your trauma over and over. By focusing on the body’s present-moment physiological response, we can safely process and complete the trauma cycle in the nervous system without risking re-traumatization. As our somatic therapist, Dipika Bisht, AMFT, explains, somatic therapy is processing the trauma in ways where words cannot process.
How does somatic therapy address cultural and intergenerational trauma?
For many first-generation professionals and founders, trauma is inherited and physical, carried through generations of systemic stress and the pressure to assimilate. Somatic therapy treats this cultural weight not just as a mental burden but as a physiological one as part of the holistic therapy methodology. It allows you to discharge inherited survival patterns in a culturally intelligent sanctuary where your lived experience is inherently understood.
Do you offer in-person somatic therapy in Culver City or Redondo Beach?
Yes. Our somatic therapists in Los Angeles believe that physical space matters when doing deep nervous system regulation. We offer high-touch, in-person somatic therapy at our Culver City sanctuary and Redondo Beach practice, providing a calm, grounding environment for you to safely disconnect from the demands of your day and focus on body-based healing. We also offer secure virtual sessions for clients across Los Angeles and California.
Can somatic therapy be combined with other modalities like KAP?
Absolutely. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach at this person-centered practice. We frequently integrate somatic experiencing with advanced clinical frameworks like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Combining body-based tools with these modalities accelerates neuroplasticity and allows for faster, more profound breakthroughs.