What Kind of Therapy Helps You Feel Safe in Your Body Again?

What Kind of Therapy Helps You Feel Safe in Your Body Again?

If you’re searching for ways to feel safe in your body again after trauma, you’re not alone. Many people in San Diego and across Southern Califonia are looking for supportive, non-judgmental spaces to heal from difficult experiences. But what kind of therapy actually helps you reconnect with your body and rebuild trust in yourself?

Understanding Trauma and the Need for Safety

Trauma, whether from childhood experiences, sexual assault, or emotional neglect, can make it hard to feel at home in your own skin. This is especially true for trauma survivors who may experience anxiety, numbness, or a constant sense of being on guard. Finding a therapy that addresses both mind and body is essential for true healing.

Somatic Therapy and Trauma-Informed Touch in San Diego

One approach that’s gaining recognition in San Diego is somatic therapy, which focuses on body-based healing. Trauma-informed intimacy coaching and therapeutic touch are powerful tools for helping clients feel “safe enough” to explore connection and relaxation. These services are designed for survivors who want to rebuild trust in themselves and others, without pressure or judgment.

What Does a Trauma-Informed Intimacy Specialist Do?

A trauma-informed intimacy specialist offers:

  • Consent-based, non-sexual touch sessions

  • Education on boundaries and nervous system regulation

  • Collaboration with therapists or mental health professionals

  • A brave space to explore comfort, connection, and self-awareness

These sessions are tailored to your needs, whether you’re looking for gentle support, skill-building, or simply a place to rest and be seen.

Why San Diego Residents Choose Therapeutic Intimacy Coaching

San Diego’s diverse community values holistic wellness and innovative approaches to healing. Local clients often seek out trauma-informed touch and intimacy coaching to:

  • Heal from past trauma in a compassionate, client-led environment

  • Learn practical skills for boundaries and emotional resilience

  • Experience connection in a way that feels safe enough and empowering

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

If you’re in San Diego and searching for “intimacy coach,” “trauma-informed touch,” or “somatic therapy,” know that there are options designed to meet you where you are. At Human Connection Lab, you’ll find a warm, accessible approach that puts your autonomy and comfort first. Sessions are available in-person across Southern California with a sliding scale to ensure accessibility.

You deserve to feel safe in your body again.

Want to learn more or schedule a session in San Diego? Visit humanconnectionlab.com for details and to connect with a trauma-informed intimacy specialist who understands your unique journey.

Michelle Renee

Michelle Renee (she/her) is a trained surrogate partner and certified Cuddlist practitioner specializing in trauma-informed therapeutic intimacy. As Co-owner and Director of Training at Cuddlist.com and Co-chair of AASECT's Somatic Intimacy Professionals SIG, she helps trauma survivors reclaim safety, connection, and embodied healing through a collaborative triadic model with licensed therapists.

Michelle's work integrates somatic approaches, EMDR-compatible touch therapy, and nervous system regulation to create corrective emotional experiences for clients healing from sexual trauma, attachment wounds, and relational injury.

Host of The Intimacy Lab podcast and founder of Human Connection Lab, Michelle serves clients in across Southern California and in many cities across the US.

https://humanconnectionlab.com
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