Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling

  Healing from trauma is rarely a straight path. For many people, traditional talk therapy has been a lifeline - offering space to process memories, build coping skills, and find words for painful experiences. Yet sometimes, even after years of talking, something still feels unresolved. The mind may understand, but the body continues to carry tension, flashbacks, or chronic stress. This is where somatic therapy and talk therapy can work hand in hand . By combining the insight of talk therapy with the body-awareness of somatic practices, survivors of trauma often experience deeper healing than with either approach alone.  Why Trauma Healing Needs Both Mind and Body Trauma doesn't only live in memory. It imprints itself on the nervous system, muscles, and even patterns of breath. You may know you're safe, yet your body reacts as if danger is still present - racing heart, shallow breathing, or muscle tightness. Talk therapy helps you create meaning, understand your story, and f...