Linda Heuman, SEP™
Somatic Experiencing®:
Coming Home to the Body
Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a body-oriented therapeutic approach developed to support recovery from trauma and other overwhelming experiences. It works directly with the nervous system, where stress and difficult experiences can leave their mark. Its benefits can also extend beyond trauma recovery, making it easier to manage stress, shift longstanding patterns, and feel more like yourself.
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Safety is central to the SE approach—not as an idea, but as a feeling the body experiences repeatedly until it becomes familiar. Many of the patterns that feel hard to shift have been shaped by real danger in the past; they often begin to change when the body has enough new experience of safety to recognize that the danger has passed.
​​​Common reasons for seeking this work include:​​
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Recovering from the shock of accidents, attacks, natural disasters, medical procedures, and other frightening experiences
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Finding relief from anxiety, overwhelm, brain fog, or stress-related physical symptoms
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Changing relationship patterns, boundary difficulties, perfectionism, or people-pleasing
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Feeling more grounded, connected, and fully engaged in daily life
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Preparing for or integrating psychedelic experiences alongside appropriate medical or other support
My approach
I bring curiosity, careful attention, and relational presence to our time together. Rather than applying a fixed method, I listen for what is happening alongside your words, where there is hesitation, and what may need more time, space, or support. Sessions are conversational and collaborative.
There is no need to relive a traumatic event or tell every detail of your story; I work with the past as it shows up in the present. The process unfolds at a pace that respects your boundaries and your capacity.​
At the heart of this work is what I call Somatic Arrival. Arrival is not a destination but a feeling of coming home to the body and settling into the present. This experience of arrival gives my practice its name.​
What Clients Say:
Laura L.
Paris, France
Linda helped me learn to regulate and ground myself, and to recognize signals from my body. I am a calmer, more joyful person and parent. Beyond that, our work together on the physicality of the creative process has been invaluable for me professionally and intellectually.
Amelia Voinea
Bucharest, Romania
Linda's background in writing and contemplative practice is evident in her attunement and way of finding words for what I sense but cannot yet express. The sessions bring more connection to myself, clarity, spaciousness, and trust in the healing process and my body’s intelligence.
Scope of practice: My work is educational and supportive in nature and is not psychotherapy, psychological counseling, or medical treatment. When appropriate, and with your consent, I am happy to coordinate with licensed healthcare or mental health professionals who are members of your care team.
Inclusivity: I welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and life experiences, and create an inclusive space where each person’s experience is met with curiosity and respect.
