Kathleen Keogh MA, LMFT

Somatic PsychoTherapy

Somatic Psychotherapy, or Body Psychotherapy, privileges the role and experience of the body and its sensations in the psychotherapeutic process.   The reasons for this are many.  Emotional and mental stressors often find ways to express themselves through the body, while physical, medical, and bodily issues are also felt emotionally and mentally.  Trauma affects the brain, nervous system, and whole body.  The term "somatic" is derived from the Greek "soma" meaning "the body".  Psychotherapy is a healing of the psyche, or what you can think of as your mind.  Somatic Psychotherapy is the powerful healing relationship between body and mind.  

The power of working with mindfulness of bodily experiences allows access to parts of ourselves that just can't be reached by talk and intellect alone. 

Have you ever had a muscle twitch that won't go away?  Or an upset stomach or butterflies in your stomach from being nervous?  Ever felt short of breath, or feel your heart racing and pounding without any physical exertion?  Do you startle easily due to previous physical or emotional violence, or for no reason at all?  Or even have eczema, or other physical ailments that doctors have told you are partially stress-related? 

These are just a few of the many ways that the body speaks loudly about experiences that we can't always put words to.  Building the capacity to notice small shifts in our physical state can help us get in closer contact with emotional wounds and mental stressors that may be associated with that physical discomfort.  Somatic therapy can help you manage overwhelming emotions, and memories and sensations from traumatic events, and help you develop the agency to transform that unbridled life force into vitality.  

Relationship Therapy

With such a vast variety of relationship types and configurations, the titles “Couples Therapy” and “Family Therapy” really fall short of what you may be seeking support with, and what I offer. In addition to supporting people in monogamous romantic relationships, I also work with artistic or business collaborators, siblings, found/chosen family, polycule members, non-romantic co-parents, and more. I also help with uncoupling and making the difficult decision of whether or not to divorce.

Utilizing radical non-judgment and deep empathy and compassion, I aim to support your nervous systems to find safety, connection, and clarity.

testimonials

“I just really appreciate Kathleen’s approach. I feel like they genuinely care about me and I feel empowered to take on whatever comes my way. Their support has been life changing.” -Anonymous Individual Therapy Client

“I can't say enough good things about Kathleen. She has a rare ability to make you feel at ease from the very first session. She's down to earth, easy to talk to, and brings warmth and humor in a way that makes even tough conversations feel more approachable. She gently guides you forward with practical tools, thoughtful insights, and genuine care. We've grown tremendously from working with her and can't recommend her enough to anyone looking for a deeply attuned, human-centered style.” - Anonymous Relationship Therapy Client

”I was afraid to look for a new therapist, but I was so grateful when I found Kathleen. I felt safe and was able to open up right away. I really like the questions she asks me during our sessions. She seems to know when to give me time to feel and reflect and when to encourage me to be brave and try to express the truth of what I’m thinking and feeling in the moment, even if it comes out messy. Kathleen is intelligent, open, funny, intuitive, and incredibly kind. I always feel seen and supported.” - Anonymous Individual Therapy Client

Please note: The testimonials shared here were offered voluntarily by clients, without any request or prompting. In alignment with professional ethical guidelines, I do not solicit or encourage testimonials from current or former clients. These reflections are shared with permission and represent each client’s experience of our work together.