Somatic Trauma Therapy in Pasadena

ADDY SONNELAND, AMFT

Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (ISTT) Certified

Learn to listen to your body and recover your strength

I help people move out of survival mode and into wholeness using somatic therapy

You’ve been living in a constant state of stress and dysregulation. Repeated stress taught you to numb, hide, or make yourself small just to get through the day. You struggle navigating boundaries, wondering where your own needs and experiences fit in. The patterns you come to rely on just don’t work anymore. This is a space for you to unravel, to heal, to grieve, and ultimately, when you are ready, to hope.

I help adolescents, adults, and premarital couples navigate life transitions, process trauma, and work through anxiety. My clients often come in with intense signals for help: panic attacks, IBS, chronic pain, migraines, numbness, and difficulty sleeping. In somatic therapy, you’ll learn to listen to your body, to soothe your nervous system, and to recover your natural resources for trust, self-compassion, and connection. You’ll experience the joy of reconnecting to your mind and body. You’ll not only resolve your somatic symptoms, but open yourself up to a more authentic and vibrant version of yourself.

It takes courage to begin this journey, but let me tell you, it is so worth it! You are ready to take the next courageous step. Let’s schedule a call to see how somatic therapy can help you. Reach out today.

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Addy Sonneland, AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #AMFT149898
Supervised by Dr. Connor McClenahan, PSY30369

What is somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy is a body-oriented approach designed to address trauma and stress-related disorders by focusing on physical sensations and bodily responses. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which primarily deals with cognitive and emotional aspects, somatic experiencing focuses on the profound link between mind and body, helping clients release repeated physiological energy from past traumas. Somatic therapy tackles issues like PTSD, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain by guiding people to gradually process and integrate traumatic experiences through bodily awareness.

Clients often experience significant improvements such as reduced symptoms, increased resilience, better emotional regulation, and a restored sense of vitality and well-being. Basically, somatic therapy helps you feel better by teaching your body to stop holding on to trauma.

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Somatic Therapy for Teens

Your Teen Can Be Understood

Therapy for teens begins with a safe, trusting relationship. Grounded in trauma-informed care, sessions are centered on connection, curiosity, and compassion. When teens feel connected in the therapy, deeper healing becomes possible.

Your Teen Can Learn to Regulate

Emotions often shows up not just in thoughts, but in the body. Somatic tools are gently woven into therapy to help teens tune into their nervous system, understand their internal signals, and learn practical ways to find calm and regulation—especially during stressful or triggering moments.

Your Teen is Resilient

Through consistent relational connection and body-based awareness, teens build resilience from the inside out that makes a behavioral and emotional difference in their daily lives.

How much do sessions cost?

My fee is $190/session for 45 minute individual sessions, $225 for 60 min couples sessions. I occasionally can accommodate sliding scale appointments. I offer super bills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Call our care coordinator with any questions about fee.

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What kinds of problems do you help with?

I help adolescents and adults with somatic complaints like panic attacks, sleep issues, disordered eating, migraines, and other manifestations of trauma and anxiety. I also help couples prepare for marriage through pre-marital counseling. Additionally, I work with individuals navigate life transitions, chronic illness, and relationship distress.

What's your training?

I earned my MS in Marriage & Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and have additional training in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (ISTT) through The Embody Lab. I’m trained to treat trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress, helping clients find healing and resilience through an integrative mind-body approach.

I’m also certified in PREPARE/ENRICH. I work with premarital couples in building strong, healthy relationships that last. I have experience working with teens, young professionals, and premarital couples, creating a safe space for growth, healing, and connection.

Located in Pasadena

I practice at 595 E. Colorado Blvd Suite 629, Pasadena CA 91101. Parking can be found on the street or in one of several parking garages nearby.

I’m available for video sessions in California

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