Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing
Grass Valley · Online
What OneSomatic checked
- Completed training
- Somatic Experiencing
How I work
If you've made the connection that your stress and upsets seem to be affecting your body and even disrupting your presence of mind, then you've already made important progress. Once you've identified that dynamic, there are ways that you can learn to have safer access to your feelings, improve your ability to connect with loved ones, and have a more comfortable experience in your own skin. I collaborate with thoughtful and caring individuals who wish to learn how to befriend their nervous systems and feel more at ease inside themselves, even when life is particularly challenging.
My approach
In our work together, we'll explore the challenges that brought you in, as well as the goals you're reaching for. Then, I'll help you figure out how your nervous system might have habits that play into those challenges. Together, we will begin to use mindfulness, dialogue, postural shifts, and gentle movement to begin training your nervous system to be able to do the things you want it to do. In short, this work is like personal training for the nervous system, to help you reduce your triggers, lower your stress levels, connect to what you want, and improve overall enjoyment of life.
About me
I was a massage therapist for many years, till I realized that I wanted to make a deeper impact on people's lives than I could with deep tissue massage. I'm a personal growth geek and I care about humans: I love finding new ways to help people live the way they would love to live. When I'm not seeing clients online, I love partner dancing, spending time in the woods, and reading about new ideas.
Training & education
- Somatic Experiencing · What is Somatic Experiencing?
Body psychotherapy methods, verified by OneSomatic. Each link explains the method in plain language.
- Somatic Experiencing PractitionerSomatic Experiencing International · 2015-2019
Frequently asked questions
Who is this not for?
I'm not a psychotherapist or a doctor, and this work is slow and gradual. If you're in crisis, I'm probably not the right fit for you. If you're dealing with extreme depression or mania, I'm probably not the right fit for you. I'm a good fit for someone who is 'ok' but has certain issues that they just can't seem to get past. Many folks I see have gone to therapy for years and have grown a ton, but still feel the stress in their body, and want to know how to feel better.
In an acute crisis, call or text the free 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, around the clock. In an emergency, call 911.
How do I know if it's a fit?
If you feel safe and comfortable in our session, that's a good sign. If you feel like the way I'm describing the nervous system and our goals makes sense and feels right to you, that's a good sign as well. If you feel that you can feel things in your emotions and body in a new way, that's a great sign. If you feel more comfortable and tuned into yourself when you leave then when you came in, that's an excellent sign.
How often do sessions take place?
Weekly is ideal for steady progress, every other week is alright for slow progress or maintenance, anything else is hard to feel a good sense of continuity.
How does the free intro call work?
You send me a message directly from this page and get a personal reply.
Online or in person?
Ask Aaron about online sessions and how to connect.
What does a session cost?
Sessions are self-pay: you receive an invoice for your sessions.