Somatic Therapy in Saint John, Fredericton & Across New Brunswick

Somatic-based therapy is a holistic approach to healing that focuses on the mind-body connection. It recognizes that trauma, stress and emotional pain are often stored in the body, not just the mind. By integrating talk therapy with body-based techniques like breathwork, movement and mindfulness, somatic therapy helps release stored tension, improve emotional regulation and promote overall well-being.

How We Can Help

Somatic therapy offers a powerful way to process emotions and heal from past experiences. It can help with:

  • Reducing anxiety, depression and chronic stress

  • Healing from trauma and PTSD

  • Improving emotional regulation and resilience

  • Enhancing self-awareness and body connection

  • Managing chronic pain and tension

  • Releasing long-held patterns of fear and discomfort

By working through the body, clients often experience deep, lasting relief that traditional talk therapy alone may not provide.

We offer somatic therapy in Fredericton, Saint John and virtually across New Brunswick.

How Somatic Therapy Works

Somatic-based therapy is a body-centered approach to mental health that emphasizes the connection between physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts. 

Body-Centered Focus: “Somatic” means “relating to the body.” Somatic therapies use the body as a starting point—paying attention to tension, posture, breathing and other physical sensations to better understand and address emotional and mental health.

Mind-Body Connection: These approaches emphasize how our emotions and thoughts are linked to physical experiences. For instance, anxiety might show up as a tight chest or tense shoulders. Recognizing these connections helps in releasing stress or trauma stored in the body.

Complements Other Therapies: Somatic therapies can be used alongside other methods (like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy). The goal is to integrate both mind and body for a fuller, more holistic healing experience.

Sessions with a registered social worker (RSW) or licensed counselling therapist (LCT) are $160 for 50 minutes.

How much does therapy cost? 

Our counselling fees are not covered by Medicare but are covered by many extended health insurance plans.

Our clinic has therapists who are either registered social workers (MSW & BSW level social workers) or Licensed Counselling Therapists (LCT).

You must check your specific plan for what you have coverage for, as coverage is different for each policy. Verify that your plan covers counselling/therapy with a MSW, RSW or LCT. Your insurance may state you have coverage for clinical counsellor or psychotherapist, which would cover LCT or social worker. 

We also offer direct billing with many different insurance companies, which allows you to keep more money in your pocket. We can direct bill Blue Cross, Veterans Affairs (VAC), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Canada Life, Claim Secure, Chamber of Commerce, Work Safe, NIHB, Department of Social Development, and more provided your plan is set up for direct billing. You are still responsible for any co-pay amounts at the time of service.  

Is somatic therapy covered by insurance? 

About Laura Gatien & Associates

At Laura Gatien & Associates, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to mental health treatment, offering clients access a diverse team of professionals with various expertise and specialties who learn from and can refer to one another. We take a holistic approach to treatment and believe everything makes perfect sense in the context of your life experiences.

Quality care is very important to us as a team, and we ensure this is upheld through regular clinical meetings, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, as well as using evidence-based frameworks. This helps us provide you with the best care for your individual needs so you can make progress sooner.

Our clients benefit from shared resources that exist within a team and the peace of mind that they are not just working with an individual, but are part of a broader mental health community learning and growing together.

We prioritize accessibility and availability of services, providing limited wait times and evening appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. We will regularly ask for feedback on your experience here so we can continue to improve.

Therapists

  • “My therapist is very good. I feel lighter after my sessions. I thought I might dread going to sessions and I actually look forward to it. She provides clear, practical direction.”

  • “My therapist is excellent. Supportive, non-judgmental and encourages you to take the necessary path, even if it is the route you would like to avoid.”

  • "I love how professional it is. I have also had an absolutely amazing experience with my therapist."

Begin Your Healing Journey

If you're ready to explore the power of somatic therapy, we can help. Contact us today to take the first step toward healing from the inside out.