go beyond traditional talk therapy.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in Chicago, Illinois

What is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) is a body-oriented talk therapy developed in the 1980’s by Pat Ogden. It blends cognitive and emotional approaches, talk therapy, and physical interventions that directly address the implicit memories and the effects of trauma on the brain. The body is the focus of the trauma therapy, rather than the trauma “story.” In other words, we attend to how the body is processing information, and its effects on emotions and thoughts in the present moment. Therefore, the body is important because a person “remembers” past trauma through the body reliving the traumatic event.

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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy can help you get to the root of symptoms.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is an attachment focused body-oriented talk therapy.

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Is sensorimotor psychotherapy right for you?

Symptoms and Conditions Treated by Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

  • Trauma

  • PTSD

  • C-PTSD

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Panic attacks

  • Intense and emotionally disturbing reactions that seem out of place to the present experience

  • Feeling stuck or frozen in familiar situations without understanding why

  • Difficulties concentrating due to fear, upsetting thoughts, or unwelcome body sensations

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Difficulties enjoying life, feeling hopeful, or experiencing pleasure

  • Persistent negative self-talk

  • Low self-esteem or self-worth

  • Conflict in relationships

  • Difficulties maintaining relationships

What we’ll work on

With Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, you can…

Learn how to respond to the fight/flight/freeze/fawn response

Have compassion and understanding for different parts of yourself

Explore how boundaries feel in your body

Your story is welcome here.

Your body’s story is welcome here.

Questions?

FAQs

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