Why Trauma Lives in the Body — Not Just the Mind: Understanding Somatic Therapy, EMDR, and Nervous System Healing in Orlando
Trauma is not just something you remember—it’s something your body may continue trying to protect you from long after the danger has passed. If you constantly feel on edge, emotionally numb, anxious, reactive, or unable to fully relax, your nervous system may still be stuck in survival mode. In this article, we explore why trauma lives in the body, how somatic therapy and EMDR therapy work, and what healing can actually look like for people seeking trauma therapy in Orlando and across Florida.