Somatic Therapy & Coaching 

Integrative | Holistic | Trauma-Informed

Somatic Therapy & Coaching For embodied transformation

Somatic

A Body Based path to healing

“Soma” is a Greek word meaning ‘body.’ It can also be translated as the ‘internal experience of the body’ or ‘the living organism in its wholeness.’ Somatic therapy & coaching offers a holistic framework to healing, transformation and nervous system regulation

Somatic interventions can support individuals in learning to regulate the nervous system, build resilience and discover pathways to living an embodied and present life. Using a “bottom up” approach we work with the nervous system, the felt sense, the actual experience of our emotions in our bodies to create a deep integration of mind & body. Essentially, we are supporting both the soma & the psyche so that the change you create is sustainable and lasting.

My approach

I believe the deep work of therapy is integration. It is the compassionate calling back the parts of ourselves once abandoned, disavowed or forgotten. It is the practice of remembering ourselves whole. 

My approach is somatic and recognizes embodiment as a necessity for cultivating equanimity. We can know what is “well” in our minds, yet the effort is met with barriers when the body clings to the echoes of past pain and suffering. Thus our work together grows from the foundational understanding that the mind, body and spirit are intricately connected, and the individual is connected to a web of relationships.

The work can be messy, nonlinear and dynamic. Sometimes we begin the process and uncover the hurt that’s been hiding. But rest assured leaning in with the right kind of support attunes you to an aliveness that makes the joy clap like thunder.

My hope is that our work together can help you source your inherent strength, resilience and ability to open to a deeper level of understanding and intimacy with yourself and the world around you. This is the work of empowered change.

What informs my work

My work is trauma-informed and rooted in holistic liberation practices. It weaves together perspectives from eastern wisdom traditions alongside modern neuroscience & psychology.

  • Somatic & body based practices

  • Ayurvedic approach of honoring bio-individuality & unique essence in determining what heals

  • Liberation frameworks

  • Healing through the lens of decolonization

  • Transpersonal psychology

  • Earth based wisdom traditions & ecopsychology

  • Jungian & archetypal psychology

  • Gestalt psychology

  • Neuroscience on attachment

  • Yoga, Jyotish & the Vedic Sciences

  • Vajrayana Buddhism

  • Feminist theory

  • Critical race theory

  • Contemporary psychoanalysis

Tools for transformation

We are all unique, complex human beings with a diversity of experiences that inform how we move in the world. With that in mind, our sessions look different for each person. We will use a variety of tolls, interventions and methodologies that may include:

  • Mindfulness techniques, compassion practices & guided visualizaiton

  • Movement & body based practices such as yoga, acupressure, myofascial release, self-massage

  • Archetypal exploration

  • Gestalt & parts work

  • Internal family systems (IFS)

  • Ritual

  • Dreamwork

  • Astrology

  • Tarot

  • Nature based practices

  • Expressive art & play therapy

  • Coaching & core values exploration

  • Ayurvedic interventions

1:1 support on the following

I work with individuals who are seeking support with:

  • Anxiety, overwhelm and burn out

  • Perfectionism and self worth 

  • Life transitions, loss and uncertainty

  • Meaning and purpose

  • Sexuality and intimacy

  • Relationship communication 

  • Attachment trauma 

  • Codependency 

  • Navigating Boundaries

  • Decolonizing the self, deconstructing dominant narratives from authentic self

  • Body image, body liberation

  • Exploration of spiritual Self

  • Self Identity

  • Grief

FAQs

  • Psychotherapy often supports those dealing with challenge, trauma, pain or loss. Psychotherapy is licensed and regulated mental health service provided by mental health professionals who have completed graduate training programs in counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, and/or clinical psychology. Due to professional licensing requirements, therapists can only provide individual, relationship and group therapy services to clients located in the state/s in which they are licensed.

    *If you are interested in psychotherapy and are a California resident, you can read more here.

    Somatic Therapy & Coaching is a holistic service that works to help you identify and clarify your goals, recognize obstacles and problematic behaviors that stand in the way of stepping into a meaningful life. These offerings are not regulated by a governing agency; as such, there are no formal education or training requirements, policies, or ethical/legal guidelines. In the latter, there is also no diagnostic assessment.

    Gaby Colletta is a licensed AMFT and can provide psychotherapy services to those residing in the state of California. Gaby is credentialed as an Ayurvedic health counselor & holds over a decade of coaching experience in which she offers these services to folks who reside anywhere in the world.

  • We meet for 50 minute sessions either weekly or bi-weekly.

Offered on Sliding Scale

  • Standard Rate

    Standard Rate - $175

    This is the full rate of my services which covers my cost to operate business and is comparable to the average fees of colleagues, with similar experience and credentials. This rate sustains my livelihood and takes into consideration the educational and training investments that enable me to offer a high standard of care.

  • Redistribution: $185-225

    Those who are able to pay a higher rate without experiencing hardship ensure that those who have fewer resources are able to pay a reduced rate for therapy. 

  • Sustain: $145-175

    This is below market rate for those with limited financial resources. We are hopeful that you will be able to access support without financial strain.

  • Solidarity: $125-145

    For those who are doing movement building work and/or work to build a solidarity economy. For those who in historically marginalized communities who have experienced systemic disadvantage or oppression, and /or economical hardship.