Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling

  Nestled between the mountains and the river, Rifle, Colorado is a community that values strength, resilience, and connection. Yet even in a beautiful place like this, life can bring stress, trauma, and challenges that leave lasting impacts on both body and mind.  Somatic therapy offers our community a unique approach to healing - one that recognizes the deep connection between body and mind. For people in Rifle who feel "stuck" after trauma, weighted down by stress, or disconnected form themselves, somatic therapy provides hope and practice tools for relief.  Why Somatic Therapy Matters in Rifle Life in Rifle can be both grounding and stressful. Many of us enjoy the outdoors, the closeness of a small-town community, and the slower pace of mountain living. At the same time, people here face challenges like: Recovering from accidents or injuries common in active, outdoor lifestyles. Coping with isolation during long winters. Managing stress from family, work, or economic ...