I could trace the thought patterns, explain the anxiety, identify every cognitive distortion — and it was still there, tightening in my chest. That gap between understanding something and actually feeling different in your body is exactly what somatic therapy is about.

Therapy intensives offer something weekly sessions often can't — uninterrupted time to actually move through something. Here's what they are, what they're not, and how to know if it's the right fit for you.