Bay Area Somatic Therapy Center
Trauma-informed • Body-based • Community care
Somatic care rooted in community.
Bay Area Somatic Therapy Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in San Francisco with a vision to offer somatic and trauma-informed therapy, low-fee groups for complex and intergenerational trauma, and clinician training for communities across the Bay Area and California.
We especially welcome BIPOC individuals, queer and trans folks, the neurodivergent community, and anyone who has felt unseen or harmed by traditional mental health systems.
Shared anchor
Through co-regulation and mutual trust, we build a foundation of safety that allows your system to settle and expand.
Body-based healing
We work with sensations, boundaries, and nervous system support.
Community care
Our nonprofit model exists to keep doors open to those who have been underserved, excluded, or harmed by traditional mental health systems.
A community based approach
Bay Area Somatic Therapy Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to somatic and trauma‑informed mental health care for adults experiencing chronic stress, systemic oppression, burnout, relational challenges, and complex or intergenerational trauma.
We believe healing happens not only through insight, but through the body, relationships, and nervous system sustainability. Our work supports people in befriending the nervous system, while reclaiming their sense of connection and empowerment.
A clinic and training center for somatic psychology:
In addition to providing therapy services, our center is growing to serve as a training and professional development site for clinicians who hold a master's, doctorate, or extensive training in somatic psychology, with a special emphasis on somatic group work methodologies. We're committed to strengthening ethical standards and expanding access to high‑quality somatic care in the Bay Area and beyond.
What somatic therapy here feels like
A gentle and collaborative approach that supports healing at your nervous system’s pace
We move at the pace your body can integrate (no rushing, no forcing)
We explore boundaries, voice, and relational patterns with compassion
We track sensation + emotion gently, building awareness and self-trust
We bring attention to systemic oppression and it's impact on our sense of embodiment
We practice befriending the nervous system and co-regulation
Some modalities include parts-work, SE, expressive arts, & mindfulness practices
Ways to work with us
Individual & Couples
Somatic Psychotherapy
Trauma‑informed somatic psychotherapy for teens and adults in San Francisco and across California.
Fee based on income
Start here
Free Consultation + Referrals
Not sure what you need yet? We’ll explore fit and next steps. If we’re not the right match, we’re happy to share referrals.
15 minutes • phone
Community care
Low-Fee Trauma Therapy Groups
Affordable weekly group therapy designed to support regulation, connection, and healing in community for adults living with complex & intergenerational trauma.
$30-$60/week/2hrs • 8-weeks
Donate or partner with us
Your support expands access to low-fee groups, sliding-scale therapy, and the training of future somatic clinicians in the Bay Area.
Common questions
Ready to begin?
The next step is a brief consultation to explore fit, answer questions, and get a sense of what support may feel most helpful.
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Bay Area Somatic Therapy Center operates on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples, the original stewards of the San Francisco Peninsula. We come to this work knowing we are not the first. Communities of color, Indigenous peoples, and traditional healers have always known that the body holds memory, grief, and reclamation.