Hakomi Therapy: Gentle, Somatic Healing for Trauma and Anxiety

Hakomi is a mindfulness-based therapy that helps you reconnect with yourself, gently release trauma, and find relief from emotional pain, anxiety, and grief. Rooted in compassion and body awareness, Hakomi offers a calm, curious space to explore your inner world—without needing to relive painful memories.

This trauma-informed, somatic approach is especially helpful if you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. With support and attunement, you can begin to shift long-standing patterns and build a deeper sense of safety and self-trust.

What Is Hakomi Therapy?

Hakomi is a somatic psychotherapy grounded in mindfulness and neuroscience. Instead of diving into stories or analyzing problems, we slow down and gently tune in to what's happening in your body, thoughts, and emotions in the present moment. Often, this reveals hidden beliefs or protective strategies shaped by early experiences or trauma.

These patterns are explored with care—not to fix or judge them, but to understand and release what no longer serves you. With warmth and respect, healing unfolds naturally.

Hakomi vs. EMDR and Havening: What Makes It Different?

While therapies like EMDR and Havening use structured techniques to reprocess trauma, Hakomi works more quietly—through awareness, relationship, and the body’s wisdom. It's less about moving through specific memories and more about uncovering the emotional roots of suffering in a safe, regulated space.

Hakomi can stand alone or beautifully complement EMDR or Havening. Many of my clients use Hakomi to feel more grounded, emotionally present, and resilient before or alongside other therapies.

Why Hakomi Works for Trauma and Anxiety Relief

Trauma often lives in the body—in tightness, numbness, anxiety, or chronic overwhelm. Hakomi gently helps you reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe and empowering. You don’t need to force anything or revisit distressing experiences directly. We go at your pace, with choice and collaboration every step of the way.

This approach is especially helpful for:

  • People recovering from complex trauma or developmental trauma

  • Those with anxiety, grief, or emotional overwhelm

  • Individuals who feel disconnected from their bodies or emotions

  • Anyone seeking a gentler, more intuitive path to healing

The Principles Behind Hakomi

Hakomi is guided by seven core principles that support deep, respectful healing:

  • Mindfulness – being present with what is

  • Nonviolence – working gently with the system

  • Unity – seeing the whole person

  • Organicity – trusting your inner healing intelligence

  • Holism – honoring mind, body, and spirit

  • Truth – discovering what’s real for you

  • Change – allowing healing to unfold naturally

A Safe Space for Your Healing Journey

I originally studied Hakomi to support clients with EMDR processing, but what I found was a deeply powerful method on its own. It allows for real transformation—through presence, not pressure. Whether you're new to therapy or looking for a more somatic, gentle approach, Hakomi offers a nurturing path toward healing and inner freedom.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re curious about how Hakomi Therapy could support your healing, I’d be honored to connect with you. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, or simply feeling disconnected, this work can offer a gentler way forward.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation—we can talk about what you’re looking for, and see if Hakomi feels like the right fit for you. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’m here to help.