Somatic Experiencing With a Certified Practitioner
Searching for a Somatic Experiencing practitioner near you? I'm a certified SEP offering Somatic Experiencing sessions online—expert, trauma-informed support wherever you are.
You're Not Alone
Why People Seek Somatic Experiencing
You've heard Somatic Experiencing can resolve what talk alone couldn't
Anxiety, overwhelm, or old trauma still lives in your body
You've searched 'somatic experiencing near me' without finding a certified practitioner
You want someone fully trained in Peter Levine's method—not an imitation
You need remote or virtual sessions that fit your life
You're ready for an approach that works with the body, not just the story
What a Somatic Experiencing session offers
Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a body-based method for resolving stress and trauma, developed by Dr. Peter Levine over five decades. In each Somatic Experiencing session, we help your nervous system gently complete the survival responses that got stuck—so your body can finally register that the danger has passed. All sessions are online and just as effective as in-person work.
Understanding
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing is a naturalistic, body-oriented approach to healing trauma and chronic stress. Rather than revisiting painful memories in detail, a Somatic Experiencing practitioner helps you track your body's sensations and gently release the survival energy—fight, flight, or freeze—that never got to complete.
The method was developed by Dr. Peter Levine, whose research on how animals recover from life threat revealed why humans get stuck in trauma responses—and how the nervous system can be guided to discharge them safely, a little at a time.
A certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) has completed a rigorous three-year professional training through Somatic Experiencing International. When you're looking for a Somatic Experiencing practitioner, that certification is the credential to look for—and it's the training I hold.
Wondering about Somatic Experiencing near you? The method translates remarkably well to online sessions. Virtual Somatic Experiencing lets you do this delicate nervous system work from your own safe, familiar space—often making it easier for your body to settle. I work remotely with clients across New York and California.
Transformation
What Somatic Work Can Do For You
Real, lasting change is possible. Here's what clients experience.
Trauma Resolution
Resolve what your body has been holding—without having to relive it.
Calmer Baseline
Move out of chronic activation into genuine, felt safety.
Fewer Triggers
Old situations lose their charge as your nervous system updates.
Better Sleep & Energy
When your body stops bracing for danger, rest becomes possible again.
Emotional Capacity
Feel more without being overwhelmed—the hallmark of a regulated system.
Gentle, Lasting Change
SE works at your body's pace, so the changes hold.
The Process
How We Work Together
A gentle, collaborative approach designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Free Consultation
A free 30-minute call to answer your questions about Somatic Experiencing and see if we're a good fit.
Establishing Safety & Resources
Before touching anything difficult, we build your body's capacity to stay grounded and resourced.
Titration & Pendulation
Using SE's core techniques, we work with small, manageable amounts of activation—never flooding, never forcing.
Completion & Integration
Your nervous system discharges stuck survival energy and re-learns that the threat is over. Ease and resilience follow.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about somatic work and how I can help.
How do I find a Somatic Experiencing practitioner near me?
Certified SEPs are still relatively rare, so many people can't find one locally. The good news: Somatic Experiencing works very well online. I offer remote Somatic Experiencing sessions to clients across New York and California—so a certified practitioner is as near as your screen.
Are you a certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner?
Yes. I'm a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), which means I completed the full three-year professional training through Somatic Experiencing International, the organization founded by Dr. Peter Levine.
Is Somatic Experiencing the same as psychotherapy?
No. I am not a licensed psychotherapist, and my sessions are personal development and somatic-based wellness services, not psychotherapy or mental health treatment. Somatic Experiencing is practiced both by licensed therapists and by certified non-therapist practitioners like me. If you're seeking treatment for a mental health condition, please consult a licensed professional.
Does Somatic Experiencing work online?
Yes—remarkably well. Virtual Somatic Experiencing sessions involve guided awareness and nervous system tracking, none of which requires being in the same room. Many clients settle faster in their own space.
What happens in a Somatic Experiencing session?
We slow down and track your body's sensations together. Using titration (working with small amounts of activation) and pendulation (moving between activation and calm), your nervous system gradually discharges stored survival energy. It's gentle, conversational, and always at your pace.
What are your fees?
My fee is $175 per 60-minute session. Longer sessions are prorated. I reserve a limited number of sliding scale slots—if cost is a barrier, please reach out. I don't accept insurance.
About Me
Who I Am
I'm Dario Droznes, a certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner. I believe healing happens when we listen to what our bodies have been trying to tell us. Together, we'll gently work with the tension, exhaustion, and overwhelm you've been carrying, helping your nervous system find its way back to safety and ease.
Ready to Try Somatic Experiencing?
Book a free 30-minute consultation with a certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner and feel the difference body-based work can make—online, wherever you are.