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Hakomi Method
Mindfulness-centered somatic psychotherapy that studies present experience with gentleness.
Evidence-informedLicensing varies by state
Format
individual
Session
60 to 90 minutes
Touch
optional
Cost
$$
What this experience is like in depth
Hakomi Method is a mind and emotional care approach. It is an assisted self-study method where the therapist helps you drop into mindful awareness of body, emotion, and belief, then runs small experiments to uncover core material. It works with the understanding that healing is not only about insight but also about what is felt, witnessed, and released in the body, relationships, and environment. In a session, you sit or recline, slow down, and track what arises; the therapist offers gentle probes, contact statements, and optional touch to deepen inquiry. You will sit, notice sensation, speak slowly, sometimes move or receive supportive touch. This is offered one-on-one, typically 60 to 90 minutes, and touch is optional and always negotiated. People often choose this when they are carrying Trauma, Repeating Patterns, Shame, Identity Loss, and Relationship Pain. Over time, this work can become a way of relating to yourself with less fear and more capacity.
Who it may help
TraumaRepeating PatternsShameIdentity LossRelationship Pain
Overview
An assisted self-study method where the therapist helps you drop into mindful awareness of body, emotion, and belief, then runs small experiments to uncover core material.
What happens during a session
You sit or recline, slow down, and track what arises; the therapist offers gentle probes, contact statements, and optional touch to deepen inquiry.
What you physically do
Sit, notice sensation, speak slowly, sometimes move or receive supportive touch.
Typical session length
60 to 90 minutes
Insurance
Rarely covered by insurance. Some sliding-scale options exist, ask.
Questions to ask before booking
- ?Are you certified through a Hakomi training?
- ?How do you handle touch and consent?
- ?Do you also hold a mental health license?
Licensing & who to search for
Certified Hakomi Therapist / Practitioner (Hakomi Institute or Hakomi Education Network)
Try these search terms:
- "certified Hakomi therapist"
- "Hakomi somatic psychotherapy"
- "mindful body-centered therapy"
Related modalities
Full guide in progress
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