Somatic Therapy in Denver
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Somatic Therapy in PHP & IOP
Trauma doesn’t only live in memory. It lives in the body—as tension, numbness, a nervous system that can’t quite settle. Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach to healing that works alongside talk therapy to help people reconnect with physical sensations, self-regulation, and a sense of safety.
At Chroma Wellness Center, somatic therapy is offered as an integrated part of our PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program). Nervous system healing is offered as a core thread woven through your holistic treatment experience.
If you’ve been looking for a place where trauma is taken seriously and your identity is fully respected, this is that place.
Your Body Has Been Keeping Score
Many people arrive at treatment carrying experiences that never quite made sense. Anxiety that spikes without warning, emotional numbness, a body that feels unfamiliar or unsafe, difficulty trusting others, or a persistent sense of being stuck. These are common signs that the nervous system has been working overtime to protect you.
Somatic therapy is particularly well-suited for people navigating:
- Trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD (CPTSD)
- Anxiety and depression
- Substance use and co-occurring conditions
- Body image concerns
- The chronic stress of living in spaces that haven’t affirmed who you are
If talking about what happened has only taken you so far, somatic work offers a different way in.
What Somatic Therapy Looks Like at Chroma
Somatic therapy starts with the body, not the mind. Rather than asking you to think or talk your way through distress, it begins with what your nervous system is already doing—whether that’s feeling activated and on edge, shut down and numb, or somewhere in between. The goal isn’t to override those responses. It’s to understand them, and gradually build a greater sense of safety and steadiness from the inside out.
In practice, somatic healing sessions might include:
- Grounding exercises and breath awareness
- Gentle movement and expressive arts
- Boundary explorations that build consent and self-trust
- Group co-regulation; practicing safety and connection in community
- Individual sessions for more personalized, paced exploration
Somatic therapy is woven throughout your time in treatment at Chroma Wellness, showing up in both group and individual formats across PHP and IOP. Your somatic therapist works closely with your broader care team, including your individual therapist, psychiatrist, and case manager, so the work stays connected and consistent as you progress.
Ready to Talk?
Questions are welcome. Our team is happy to walk you through what support at Chroma looks like. All inquiries are confidential.
Call 720-410-5569 or fill out our confidential consultation form today.
Somatic Healing in an Affirming Space
For many LGBTQIA+ people, the body has been a complicated place shaped by experiences of discrimination, dysphoria, internalized shame, or survival. Somatic therapy acknowledges that reality directly. The work doesn’t ask you to move past your history; it creates conditions where safety can be slowly, genuinely reestablished.
At Chroma, somatic therapy happens inside a program built specifically for LGBTQIA+ adults. You won’t spend energy explaining your identity or managing others’ comfort. Specialized groups, affirming clinical staff, and an inclusive community are part of what makes this work possible in the first place.
Chroma’s somatic therapist, Kat Turner, MA, LPCC, holds a Master’s in Somatic Counseling: Body Psychotherapy from Naropa University and brings deep attunement to the lived experiences of queer, trans, and neurodivergent clients.
PHP and IOP: Structured Day Treatment Programs
Chroma offers two levels of outpatient day treatment, both of which include trauma-focused care as a core component of programming.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Denver
Partial Hospitalization (PHP) is the higher intensity option, running five days per week. It’s designed for people who need frequent clinical support but don’t require overnight care. PHP clients have the most touchpoints with their treatment team each week.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Denver
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) runs either five (IOP x5) or three days per week (IOP x3) depending on where you are in your recovery. It offers the same integrated clinical model with a schedule that allows for more flexibility.
Both programs include individual therapy, trauma-focused group sessions, psychiatric support, somatic work, and holistic care—all coordinated within a single treatment plan. For clients moving from PHP to IOP, the clinical team and treatment approach carry through the transition.
Insurance and Payment
Chroma works with most major insurance plans. Our team verifies insurance as part of intake, so you have a clear picture of your costs before you begin.
Ready to understand your coverage? We can verify your benefits before your first day of treatment.
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Your Healing Journey Starts Here
Call us at (720) 410-5569 to speak with our team and learn whether Chroma’s PHP or IOP is the right fit for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does a somatic therapist do?
A somatic therapist helps you tune into physical sensations, breath, and movement to understand how your nervous system responds to stress and safety. Rather than focusing only on thoughts and words, the work engages the body as an active part of healing. Sessions may include grounding exercises, gentle movement, expressive arts, or boundary explorations.
Does somatic therapy help with CPTSD?
Yes. Somatic therapy is widely used in the treatment of complex PTSD, particularly because CPTSD often involves nervous system dysregulation that talk therapy alone doesn’t fully address. At Chroma, somatic work is integrated with trauma-focused individual therapy and other evidence-based modalities for a more complete approach.
Are somatic therapy and EMDR the same?
No, though both are body-aware, trauma-focused approaches. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories. Somatic therapy focuses more broadly on nervous system regulation, physical sensation, and embodied self-awareness. At Chroma Wellness, both therapies are available within our PHP and IOP programming.
Does insurance cover somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy at Chroma is delivered as part of our PHP and IOP programs, rather than as a standalone service. Coverage depends on your specific plan and benefits. Our admissions team can verify your insurance and walk you through exactly what to expect before you start.
Ready to Talk?
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. That’s part of why we’re here.
Call 720-410-5569 or fill out our confidential consultation form today.