Somatic Psychotherapy & Education
Learn how to:
Take care of yourself & feel at home in your body-rather than disconnected or at war with it. You will learn how to honor your cycles and rhythm- and not fight them.
Trust your intuition and move through life with more confidence and clarity.
Express yourself fully without fear, guilt, or self-doubt.
Heal from survival mode and step into a more grounded, empowered way of being. Live a more empowered and fulfilling life that is yours, and feels like yours.
Rooted in Earth & Ancestral Wisdom- Non-Oppressive Mental Health Care
Remember yourself back in the body
& reconnect to your body & intuition.
Healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about returning to yourself.
Body-Centered Therapy, for Women of Color-
Live a life that feels like yours- come back to yourself-
Reconnect with your body’s wisdom, so you can move through life with clarity, trust, and ease. In our sessions you will learn how to go with your nature, not against it.
As a result of trauma- intergenerational, colonial, collective & familial you may have learned to disconnect from your emotions, from your body, from your intuition-because at some point, it felt safer to do so.
But when we silence our inner knowing, we lose our sense of home within ourselves.
We feel scared, judged, stuck and disconnected.
We feel far away from ourselves- and feel like something is missing from our lives- this sadness is heavy and profound .
The medicine it your body, in your body’s stories-
In somatic sessions we slow down, listen, and explore the language of your body—its sensations, tensions, and impulses—so you can rebuild a relationship of trust with yourself.
Your body is always speaking. Your intuition is always guiding you. Together, we create space for you to listen.
The teachings and space I hold helps you:
Learn how to take care of yourself & feel at home in your body rather than disconnected or at war with it. You will learn how to honor your cycles and rhythm- and not fight them.
Trust your intuition and move through life with more confidence and clarity.
Express yourself fully without fear, guilt, or self-doubt.
Heal from survival mode and step into a more grounded, empowered way of being. Live a more empowered and fulfilling life that is yours, and feels like yours.
When you feel at home within yourself, you no longer have to seek validation outside of you. You move in a way that honors your needs, your rhythms, and your truth. This is your return—to your body, your power, and the life that is meant for you.
You deserve to feel safe, whole, and deeply at home in yourself. Let’s begin.
ABOUT DARIELA
Thank you for stopping by my internet home. My name is Dariela Vasquez. I am a first-generation Dominican somatic psychotherapist, trauma and grief specialist, researcher, and educator.
I have over 10 years of experience as a therapist, advocate, social worker, and educator. I combine my clinical training ( Internal Family Systems, Jungian Psychoanalysis, EMDR, and Depth Psychology) with ancestral wisdom and knowledge (somatics, cyclical living, storytelling, earth-based wisdom, and womb health).
My passion for community, healing spaces, and heart-centered mental health services comes from my upbringing and early years of service in my local community center.
I come with years of experience in the field and my personal experiences as a person who has experienced trauma and loss at a young age.
I come with wisdom from my elders and those who came before me, as I am passionate about stories, especially our generational stories. And the power each story holds.
I come with wisdom from my childhood, sessions, adult life, my healing journey, my trauma and grief research, and my love affair with books.
I serve my communities by providing somatic psychotherapy, grief sessions, community classes, and advocacy.
I am a therapist & an educator- I am here to serve.
I look forward to hearing from you
Your body holds sacred wisdom.
Offerings & Services
-1:1 Therapy For New York Based Folks
I offer virtual somatic therapy sessions designed to support you in deepening your connection with yourself, processing generational and childhood wounds, and moving toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
Session Length: 1 hour, or 90 minute sessions
Rate: $200 per hour session, $250.00 per 90 minutes sessions
Availability: Weekly, biweekly, or monthly slots
Insurance: I am an out-of-network provider. If your insurance offers out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement.
I am currently accepting new clients. If you’re ready to begin or have questions, feel free to reach out.
FAQ
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider, meaning I do not accept insurance directly. However, if your plan includes out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement.
What is a somatic therapy session like?
Somatic therapy integrates mind and body in healing, focusing on nervous system regulation, awareness, and embodied processing. Sessions may include guided mindfulness, breathwork, and movement to support you in feeling more present and grounded.
How do I know if we’re a good fit?
Therapy is deeply personal, and finding the right therapist matters. I invite you to schedule a consultation to explore how I can support you on your journey.
What is the process like to starting working with you?
Schedule a free phone consultation, in this call we will connect heart and heart and you will determined if the services I provider are what you want and need. During our call I welcome any questions you may have.
-Seasonal Group Therapy
In addition to individual sessions, I offer seasonal group offerings designed to provide community, reflection, and support around healing, grief, and personal growth. Check back for upcoming group details, or join my mailing list to stay updated!
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The moon teaches us that we are whole no matter what it looks like on the outside.
You are the moon, always whole- and always changing.
The care and support I offer honors your cycles, rhythms and flows. Therapy is not a one size fits all- and this approach to therapy goes beyond western therapy. In somatic sessions we dive deep into the experiences of the body- we gather and become the body in real time. We learn that despite of what is looks like on the outside our inner worlds are vast, and the experiences within us matter. Somatic sessions are grief sessions, joy sessions, heart to heart sessions, these are sessions where you can take off the armor and be held as you are. Coming together and connecting is one of the oldest forms of medicine- this act of healing has always and will always be ours.