Welcome to Vedana Whole Being:
Virtual Somatic Therapy for Coloradans
“Vedana” is an initial sensation which leads to an emotional response or reaction, then agitates into a mental story.
What sensations are you noticing now? Profound sadness? Shame about the past? Fear of changes ahead?
These emotions don’t just exist in your mind—they live in your body, shaping how you move through the world. You might notice a tightness in your chest, a lump in your throat, or a restless energy that won’t let you fully relax. If you’ve been carrying these feelings inside you, unsure how to release them, you’re not alone.
There is a way to reconnect with your body’s innate ability to heal, to move from tension to ease, from overwhelm to presence. If you live in Colorado - from Boulder, Fort Collins, or Denver to our beautiful mountain towns - I can support you as you learn to reconnect with the whole of your body and mind, even the parts that you find challenging or uncomfortable.
Virtual Somatic Counseling could be the answer!
In Somatic Counseling, we’ll work directly with the nervous system and the body's stored experiences.
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Although story is essential to the human experience, I will support you to discern story that spins and dysregulates your nervous system. Instead, I will support connection to the whole of your mind and body.
In our work together, you’ll connect to your body’s wisdom to release the tension and sadness you’re feeling, shift away from unhelpful patterns and build resilience that will carry you through life’s challenges. That’s right, your body holds the power to heal your whole self.
Somatic Counseling at Vedana Whole Being Therapy is completely online and available throughout Colorado
To heal through Somatic Counseling, you need to be in a safe place free from distraction where you feel most comfortable. Meeting virtually provides for just that. You choose where you’re most comfortable, bring your curiosity, and Vedana Whole Being Therapy brings the rest with our background in craniosacral therapy, massage, and somatic counseling. ​​
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​So how does somatic therapy work in a virtual setting? With a deep understanding of how the body holds and releases tension, your therapist is able to guide you in tuning into your body's natural rhythms, noticing subtle shifts, and fostering a deeper connection to yourself, all without hands-on techniques.
"My work with Stephanie has been a joy—a perfect blend of support for my physical and spiritual well-being. She asked thoughtful, useful questions to learn more about me, but at the same time used her strong intuition to assess my overall need..."
— C.S.
Get trauma-informed somatic therapy in Colorado
Somatic Counseling
Somatic Counseling uses a holistic approach to gain health, healing, and access to your body’s innate wisdom. Modalities may include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and wisdom from the Enneagram and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Whether you're healing from trauma, navigating life changes, or seeking greater emotional balance, somatic therapy offers a path to reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safe, empowering, and transformative.
Meeting specific challenges for those living in resort communities
Living in a resort community comes with its own set of mental health challenges. You may find yourself constantly pushing to your physical and emotional limits, whether for work, adventure, or the fast-paced lifestyle that comes with seasonal living. Or maybe you’re seeking an escape from the challenges of “real life,” only to find that your struggles have followed you. Wealth disparities and class issues can cause stress, tension and burnout. Vedana Whole Being Therapy can help you find balance.
"Working with Stephanie over the course of a year while I was going through a major life transition was incredibly valuable. Her method of counseling, combined with craniosacral work helped me through a difficult transition. She sought to deeply understand what was going on in my life and then used craniosacral techniques to facilitate and calm my nervous system. I always left feeling 10x better than when I arrived. It was amazing."
— K.P.
Meet your transpersonal therapist
Stephanie Brooks, MA, LMT, BCST
I’ve been interested in the mind-body connection since the very beginning of my training as a therapist and counselor. I completed 1,000 hours of massage training and worked in massage and counseling separately for many years. Learning Craniosacral Therapy changed everything for me, and it’s still my life philosophy that informs how I work with the nervous system.
I’ve worked in a unique variety of settings, but these days I care for adults throughout Colorado - including those based in Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Longmont, Durango, Vail, Winter Park, and beyond - through my virtual private practice. I am currently based in Boulder, Colorado where I live with my husband and two children.
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I’m deeply committed to supporting your connection to self. I’m also passionate about connecting to the natural world and its power to hold space for insight, growth and acceptance. I believe the most effective change comes from building resources through connection, embodiment, attention to self-regulation, a commitment to self-compassion and nervous system education- specifically, its response to perceived threat and support.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Get in touch to start your healing journey with Somatic Counseling anywhere in Colorado!
Are you an existing client looking for your Patient Portal? You can access it here!
"There is a sense of sacred space around sessions with Stephanie, which may help explain the tangible and appreciable sense of inner balance and flow that I take home with me every time."
— G.G.