Somatic Experiencing (SE) in Frankfort, IL

Heal Through the Body. Release Trauma. Restore Balance.

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-focused, evidence-based approach to healing trauma and chronic stress. Unlike traditional talk therapy, SE emphasizes the body’s natural responses to stress, helping clients gently release tension and restore a sense of safety and equilibrium. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, our therapists guide clients in reconnecting with their bodies while integrating emotional and cognitive awareness. This approach allows trauma and stress to be processed in a safe, gradual, and empowering way.

How Somatic Experiencing Works

Somatic Experiencing works by helping clients tune into their bodily sensations, which often hold trauma and stress responses. By noticing and tracking physical sensations—sometimes called the “felt sense”—clients can gradually release tension that the body has been holding onto.

Core techniques include:

Tracking Physical Sensations: Observing subtle body cues related to stress and trauma.

Pendulation: Alternating attention between areas of tension and areas of comfort to restore balance.

Titration: Gently processing trauma in small, manageable steps to avoid overwhelm.

Grounding and Integration: Using breath, movement, and mindfulness to restore nervous system regulation.

Through this process, clients retrain their nervous system, reduce hyperarousal or dissociation, and build resilience.

Who Can Benefit from Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing can be beneficial for individuals experiencing:

Trauma from abuse, accidents, or life-threatening events
Chronic stress, anxiety, or panic disorders
Emotional dysregulation or difficulty with self-soothing
Chronic pain, tension, or body-related symptoms linked to stress
PTSD or post-trauma somatic complaints

This therapy is ideal for those who wish to work with both the mind and body to achieve lasting emotional and physiological balance.

Your Somatic Experiencing Specialist at Full Circle

Recommended Therapist: Kristine Cain, LCPC

Kristine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with expertise in trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing. She helps clients safely process stored stress and trauma while restoring a sense of inner calm and bodily awareness.

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“Kristine guides clients in reconnecting with their bodies, releasing tension, and cultivating resilience in both mind and body.”

Other Supporting Therapists:

AnneMarie Nawrocki, LSW – Offers trauma-informed support for clients experiencing physical and emotional challenges due to chronic illness or neurological conditions.

Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC – Integrates somatic techniques with mindfulness to support clients in regulating emotions and reducing stress.

What to Expect During Somatic Experiencing Sessions

Sessions are gentle, paced according to each client’s comfort. Clients learn to notice and explore bodily sensations without becoming overwhelmed, using grounding and mindfulness practices. Small, controlled movements or breath exercises may be used to help release tension. Over time, clients often experience improved emotional regulation, reduced physical stress responses, and an enhanced sense of safety and well-being.

Begin Somatic Experiencing Therapy in Frankfort, IL

If trauma, stress, or physical tension is affecting your daily life, Somatic Experiencing can help you restore balance. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, our therapists provide a supportive, trauma-informed environment for exploring body-based healing.

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