Trauma & Somatic Therapy for Adults in State College, PA
Virtual therapy across Pennsylvania, Washington & Florida.
You are here for a reason. You are looking for the right support, someone who understands you, understands what is happening to you, and can help you find your way out.
Perhaps your day may look like this
In the morning, waking up already feels difficult.
Getting out of bed takes immense effort, your body resists. You push yourself anyway, because work or school is waiting and you don’t feel like you have a choice.
As you step into the day, your nervous system is already on high alert. You feel tense around people, scanning for how you’re being perceived. Your chest feels tight, your thoughts race, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t fully calm down.
To cope, you work harder. You strive to be perfect, to perform well, to belong, to prove your worth. From the outside, you look capable and high-functioning. Inside, you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and insecure.
You put everyone else first, anticipating needs, avoiding conflict, holding it all together.
By the end of the day, you’re exhausted, not just tired, but worn down from trying so hard to survive each moment.
Deep down, you are yearning for authenticity, connection, and peace. You are tired of having to pretend like you are okay.
You just don’t know where to start.
. Somatic therapy with me helps you understand these responses with compassion, at a pace that feels safe,
so you can feel more grounded and connected to yourself and others again.
Maybe you’ve read many books, taken the courses, done the therapy,
you understand your patterns,
still, you don’t feel much different…
You may feel tired of talking about your struggles over and over,
Only to end up in the same cycles of anxiety, tension, or disconnection.
A Different Way of Healing in State College, PA: An Integrative, Body-Based, Somatic Approach
Perhaps you find yourself stuck in these patterns:
Shut down or freeze when someone raises their voice
Feel anxious when you have to say No
Struggle to rest or focus because your nervous system is always “on”
Although your mind knows you are safe, your body doesn’t seem to understand that.
Instead of trying to “fix” yourself through more talking or analyzing, we simply slow down and listen to the wisdom that your body is holding: the tightness in your chest, the lump in your throat, the heaviness in your stomach.
We’ll get curious instead of critical, helping those parts of you gradually feel safe enough to soften and listening to what they may be trying to communicate about what you need.
Over time, your nervous system begins to learn that it’s okay to rest, to trust, and to let new experiences in.
This work isn’t about pushing harder,
it’s about finally feeling safe enough to release,
and to reclaim yourself again.
Together,
we go beyond talking about your story
So you can finally begin to feel different
from the inside out.
THE TRANSFORMATION
What Somatic Healing Could Do For You
Somatic means "of the body:" these are gentle, science-backed practices that help your nervous system release stress and find calm. Imagine a life where your body feels like a safe place to live.
⟣ Calm anxiety and sooth depression in real time using simple body-based tools
⟣ Feel safe, grounded, and at peace with yourself again
⟣ Release stored trauma, pain, and tension from your body
⟣ Strengthen a resilient nervous system that supports you in daily life
Imagine a different kind of day
You wake up and notice your body feels steadier. Not perfect, just more present. Getting out of bed doesn’t require the same internal battle, and there’s a little more space in your chest, a little less pressure to rush.
As you move through the day, your nervous system isn’t constantly on guard. You notice moments of calm, small pauses where your shoulders soften and your breath deepens without you forcing it.
Being around people feels more manageable. You’re not scanning as much or bracing for something to go wrong.
You still show up and get things done, but there’s less pressure to be flawless. You don’t replay every interaction. If someone seems disappointed or gives feedback, it lands, but it doesn’t define you. You don’t carry it with you for hours.
You begin to notice your own needs. You pause before saying yes automatically. You feel less responsible for everyone else’s emotions and more anchored in your own.
There’s a growing sense that you don’t have to earn your place by overworking or overgiving.
You feel more at peace with yourself, more connected to others.
At the end of the day, your body knows how to settle. You may feel tired, but not depleted.
Rest feels possible. And for the first time in a long while, tomorrow doesn’t feel so overwhelming.
Hi, I’m Quỳnh Nguyễn — Providing Somatic Therapy in State College, PA
You may look calm and capable on the outside,
but inside, you’re exhausted and lonely, carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, stress, or the lingering effects of childhood or relational trauma.
you might feel stuck in patterns of sadness, lack of motivation, constant anxiety, unsure how to truly feel at peace.
As a somatic therapist, I help adults reclaim their nervous system so they can feel safe again in their body, despite the challenges they may be facing.
Healing isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about feeling free to come back to your authentic self.
I’m here to walk with you as you move from surviving to truly living.
LMHCA, LAPC Therapist in
State College, PA
Therapy Services
Therapy for Complex Trauma
Untangle survival roles, release guilt, and feel safe being fully you.
Therapy for Anxiety
Quiet the body, soften the critic, and reclaim inner calm.
Therapy for Depression
Gently move from heavy sadness toward energy, presence, and genuine joy at your own pace.
🌱 How this Works:
A clear, supportive process, especially if you’ve been living with these patterns for a long time.
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Start with a 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.You can share what’s been coming up, ask questions, and get a sense of what working together might feel like — no pressure, just conversation.
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In our first few sessions, we focus on safety — both emotional and physical.
You don’t need to tell your whole story at once. We’ll move slowly, helping your nervous system begin to settle and building trust in the process.
You’ll start learning simple tools to ground yourself and reconnect with your body’s signals — so therapy feels safe, not overwhelming.
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Once your system feels steadier, we’ll gently explore the parts of you that carry worry, guilt, or self-criticism.
Using Internal Family Systems (IFS therapy), somatic therapy, and other trauma-informed methods, we’ll help those parts release old burdens and discover what they truly need.
When appropriate, we may integrate EMDR to reprocess painful memories stored in the body.
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Healing is about more than what happens in session — it’s about how you begin to live and relate differently.
We’ll practice new ways of setting boundaries, calming your body, and trusting your own inner wisdom.
You’ll notice small but meaningful shifts: more calm, more peace, less reactive, clearer directions in life, deeper connection.
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Some clients continue meeting regularly; others space sessions further apart as they integrate what they’ve learned.
When it feels right, we’ll discuss transitioning out of therapy with clarity and intention — so you leave feeling supported and empowered.
You don’t have to be defined by your symptoms, or a diagnosis
You deserve to be seen as a whole person, not just your symptoms or the thoughts that feel overwhelming right now. Therapy isn’t about fixing you or turning you into someone different; it’s about helping you understand what’s happening inside, and building tools so you can feel more grounded, more confident, and more connected to yourself, even when your symptoms show up.
If you’re feeling tired of anxiety, self-doubt, or depression, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone. Support is available, even if you’re unsure, not fully ready, or still figuring things out.
FAQs
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My fee for services is $150 per 50-minute session.
I am an out of network mental health provider.
If you would like to use your insurance, I can help you check if you have OON benefits and take care of the claims process for you, so it stays super simple and low-stress. Many of my clients are able to get reimbursement from their insurance, if you prefer that route.
Why you should consider working with an “out of network” therapist:
No limitations on sessions. We can meet for as long as you need without having to worry if insurance will cut us off, or end coverage, which could abruptly end your care.
Allows me to offer you more flexible, personalized, and intentional care.
Helps me keep your information completely confidential, without needing to share diagnosis or notes with insurance companies.
Allows us to avoid surprise billing issues, which can lead to lapses in treatment.
Lets us focus on what’s best for you, not what insurance says is best for you!
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Yes — all sessions are offered in-person in State College, PA and virtually for adults in Pennsylvania, Washington, and Florida, through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
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If you’ve tried traditional talk therapy but still feel stuck, disconnected, or anxious, this somatic approach may help. You’ll learn to work with your nervous system and inner parts — not against them — so change feels natural and sustainable.
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It’s a short, no-pressure call where you can share what’s been coming up for you, ask questions, and get a feel for whether this is a good fit. There’s no commitment — just a chance to connect.
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In our first session, we will review intake paperwork together. We will talk about how you are feeling about starting the process, and we will collaborate on what feels important to you. The first few sessions will immediately work on what brings you to therapy, on your own pace. I also work intentionally to check in and make sure that our work is still feeling like a good fit for you.