Individual Therapy
For adults who understand their story but still feel it in their body: the bracing, the anxiety, the patterns that keep returning.
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Somatic Therapy for Adults & Couples in Washington
When talk therapy has taken you as far as it can, gentle body-based healing is often the next step. Heal trauma through the body while you feel safe, held, and never alone with what surfaces.
Telehealth for Washington residents · WA LMHC #LH00010882 · Call or text 360-859-9576
In-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Regence & more · WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor · 23+ years of experience
Who I help
Where would you like to begin?
Couples Therapy
For partners ready to move from reactivity to a steadier, more secure connection, and to repair what's been ruptured.
Explore couples therapyWhen insight isn't the whole answer
You've done the work, and yet the same patterns keep circling back.
01The Mind
You understand your history. You can name the pattern. You may have spent years in talk therapy, and it helped.
02The Sensation
But your body still tightens in the same way. Your nervous system still braces. Peace still feels just out of reach.
03The Root
That's because trauma doesn't only live in the story. It lives in the body. Somatic therapy meets you where the story runs out.
What somatic therapy is
A gentle, body-based way of healing trauma
Somatic therapy works with what your body is holding: breath, sensation, tension, and emotion. It doesn't rely on words alone.
You won't have to relive your trauma. Instead of going back into painful memories, you notice body sensations and emotions while also feeling a sense of safety and support in the present. If memories come up, we meet them gently through parts work, with the felt connection of your future self beside you.
The pace is slow and spacious, and always matched to your capacity. Your nervous system leads; I follow.
What can change
Room to breathe again, in your body, mind, and relationships
A calmer nervous system
Move from bracing to settled, even when life is loud.
Relief from anxiety
Meet anxious activation with body-based tools that actually reach it.
Lift from depression
Reconnect to aliveness, meaning, and your own inner light.
Gentle trauma healing
Process what talk therapy couldn't reach, without re-traumatizing.
Deeper couple connection
Rebuild trust and repair after rupture.
Secure attachment
Feel steady in yourself and safe in relationships again.
For couples
A space where neither partner is the problem
Somatic couples therapy helps you and your partner recognize the cycle between you, settle reactivity, and practice safer repair — through secure telehealth anywhere in Washington.
Learn about couples therapy in SeattleThe pattern becomes the problem
Instead of deciding who is right, we slow the cycle down and help both partners understand what their nervous systems are protecting.
Both partners have a place
The work is not about choosing sides. Each partner is supported in feeling heard, staying present, and reaching for connection differently.
How I work
Four approaches, woven together for you
I don't choose one method and fit you into it. These approaches move together, responding to what your body and story need in each session.
01
Somatic therapy
Following the body's language to gently release what your nervous system has been holding.
02
Parts work
Getting to know wounded parts of yourself with curiosity, rather than being overtaken by them.
03
Attachment-focused therapy
Understanding how early bonds show up in your relationships now, and building secure connection.
04
Bioenergetics
Grounding, movement, and expression to help stuck energy move and complete.
Meet Bethany
Meet Bethany Latimer, LMHC
For more than 23 years, I've sat with people in the tender places: as a family attachment therapist, as a program manager building counseling teams, and as a therapist in community mental health.
My somatic work is grounded in Circle of Security attachment certification, a 3+ year intensive training with Terrain of Essence, and specialized training in bioenergetics and trauma healing.
My promise to you: a gentle pace, deep presence, and a space where your body is trusted as the healer it already is.
Credentials & training
The training behind the work
License
- Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor #LH00010882 (Active)
Education
- M.A. Counseling Psychology — Saint Martin's College
- Doctoral coursework & comprehensive exams — Capella University
- B.A. Psychology — University of Wisconsin, Madison
Certifications & Intensive Trainings
- Certified in Circle of Security Attachment Assessment & Treatment Planning — Marycliff Institute
- 3+ year Mind, Body & Soul Training (Diamond Approach) — Kim Lincoln, Terrain of Essence
- 6-month Trauma Healing Training (bioenergetics & somatic processing) — Terrain of Essence
- 1-year training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy — Center for Object Relations, Seattle
Selected Experience
- Remote Private Practice — Adults & Couples (2020–present)
- Counseling Program Manager — Commonwealth Catholic Charities
- Adult Therapist — Behavioral Health Resources, Olympia WA
- Family Attachment Therapist & practice owner — South Sound Attachment Clinic (12 years)
Insurance & fees
Clear, simple information about cost
Insurance: I'm in-network with the plans below. Your cost depends on your plan's copay, coinsurance, and deductible.
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Curative
- Oscar
- Oxford
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence BlueShield of Washington
- UnitedHealthcare
Private pay: Current session rates:
- 45-minute session — $97.50
- 60-minute session — $130.00
Couples care: Coverage details for couples sessions are reviewed during your free consultation so you have accurate information before scheduling.
Out-of-network: Monthly superbills are provided so you can seek reimbursement from your plan.
A Good Faith Estimate is available for private-pay clients under the No Surprises Act.
How to start
A simple, unhurried path in
01
Free 30-minute consultation
Share what's bringing you here, and we'll see if working together feels right.
02
Intake session
We map your history, goals, and nervous system so care is tailored to you.
03
Ongoing telehealth sessions
We usually begin weekly and move to every other week as you build capacity.
FAQ
Questions about online somatic therapy
Does insurance cover somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy is provided as psychotherapy by a licensed mental health counselor, so it's generally billed like other therapy sessions. I'm in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Regence BlueShield of Washington, and several other major plans — see the full list on my insurance page. Like all insurance-covered therapy, it requires a diagnosis that meets your plan's criteria. Your exact cost depends on your plan, and we can check your benefits before you start.
Can somatic therapy really work online?
Yes. Many clients find it easier to settle into their body from the comfort of home. We work with breath, sensation, and gentle movement, all of which translate well to video. You'll just need a private space and a stable internet connection.
Will I have to relive my trauma?
No. We work slowly and within your capacity, focusing on what you feel in the present rather than retelling painful events. You stay grounded and supported throughout.
How is somatic therapy different from talk therapy or EMDR?
Talk therapy focuses mainly on understanding thoughts, patterns, and history. EMDR uses a structured process to help the brain reprocess difficult memories. Somatic therapy follows present-moment body sensations and nervous-system responses at a gentle pace. Each can be valuable; the best fit depends on your needs.
Can couples do somatic work together?
Yes. In couples sessions, we notice how each partner's nervous system responds during conflict and connection. Then we build new patterns of safety, repair, and secure attachment.
What if I've never done body-based work before?
That's completely fine. Many clients are new to it. We start with simple grounding, and nothing is ever forced.
Do I need to live in Washington?
Yes. I'm licensed in Washington State, so you need to be located in Washington at the time of each therapy session.
Is telehealth secure and confidential?
Sessions take place on a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platform. Your records are kept confidential under HIPAA and Washington State law.
Your body already knows the way. Let's listen together.
Book a free consultation. We'll talk about what's bringing you here, how I work, and whether we're a good fit. No pressure, just a conversation.