Somatic Experiencing® in NJ: Heal the Body, Calm the Mind
Trauma isn’t just a memory of what happened in the past; it is a physical state that lives in your nervous system today. If you feel constantly "on edge," shut down, or unable to relax no matter how much you talk about your problems, your body may be stuck in a survival loop.
At Turn the Mind, we provide specialized Somatic Experiencing (SE™) therapy. Led by Martha Jimenez, LCSW, SEP, a certified practitioner in this modality, we help you move beyond traditional talk therapy to release the physical tension and "fight, flight, or freeze" energy trapped within your body.
Meet Our Specialist: Martha Jimenez, LCSW
Healing from trauma requires more than just clinical knowledge—it requires a deep understanding of the human nervous system. Martha Jimenez is specifically trained and certified in Somatic Experiencing®, the gold-standard approach for body-based trauma resolution.
Martha works with clients to safely renegotiate and release trauma rather than just "reliving" it. By focusing on your body’s internal sensations (or "felt sense"), Martha guides you in restoring the natural self-regulation of your nervous system, allowing you to feel grounded and "at home" in your own skin again.
What is Somatic Experiencing (SE)?
Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, Somatic Experiencing is based on the observation that animals in the wild naturally "shake off" the intense energy of a life-threatening event. Humans often override these instincts, which causes that survival energy to stay locked in our bodies, leading to symptoms like:
Chronic Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Hypervigilance (Always being on guard)
Emotional Numbness or Dissociation
Chronic Pain and Digestive Issues
How the SE™ Process Works
Somatic Experiencing is a "bottom-up" approach. Instead of starting with the "story" in your mind, we start with the sensations in your body. Martha utilizes three core pillars to ensure your healing is safe and sustainable:
Titration: We process the trauma in tiny, manageable "bites" so you never feel overwhelmed.
Pendulation: We help your nervous system swing back and forth between a place of tension and a place of calm "resourcing," building your internal strength.
Discharge: We allow your body to complete its natural survival responses—such as a small movement, a deep breath, or a change in temperature—to finally release the "stuck" energy.
Expand Your Window of Tolerance
The goal of Somatic Experiencing isn't just to feel better in the moment, but to increase your Window of Tolerance. This means you become more resilient to stress, more present in your relationships, and better equipped to handle the ups and downs of life without becoming overwhelmed or shut down.
Start your healing journey today
You don’t have to live in a body that feels like a battlefield. Martha Jimenez and our team are here to support your recovery through our secure telehealth platform.