Somatic Trauma Therapy in Birmingham, Alabama
You Hold It All Together But at a Cost
You’re thoughtful, capable, and accomplished.
You manage a lot and you do it well.
But internally, you may feel:
A quiet, constant tension beneath the surface
Emotionally exhausted, even when everything looks “fine”
Stuck in patterns in relationships that don’t fully meet you
Unable to fully relax or feel at ease in your own life
You’ve likely done meaningful work on yourself already.
What you’re sensing now is that insight alone isn’t enough.
Kristan Baer, LICSW, MSW, SEP
I’m Kristan, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & Lifespan Integration Therapist specializing in nervous system, somatic, and integrative trauma therapy.
My approach works well for people who:
Are high-functioning, self-aware, and often the “strong one”
Experience anxiety, overthinking, or internal pressure
Notice the impact of early attachment wounds in present relationships
Desire a more grounded, connected way of living and relating
Value thoughtful, high-quality, deeply personalized care
Our sessions are calm, focused, and highly attuned.
Rather than analyzing your experience, we work with it while supporting your system in completing what has remained unresolved.
Over time, many clients notice:
A quieter, more regulated internal world
Increased ease in relationships
The ability to rest, feel, and be present without effort
Ways We Can Work Together
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For high-functioning adults who feel stuck in patterns like anxiety, overthinking, burnout, or difficulty slowing down.
This is not just talk therapy. We work with both your experiences and your nervous system so patterns begin to shift in a way that actually lasts.
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For individuals who are constantly “on” and want to feel calm without losing their ability to perform.
Using somatic tools and targeted support, we help your system settle so you can think more clearly, rest more easily, and move through your life without the same level of internal pressure.
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A specialized, body-based approach to trauma therapy that helps your nervous system release stored stress.
Rather than analyzing everything, we work with your body’s responses so anxiety, tension, and reactivity begin to decrease at the root level.
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A gentle, structured approach that helps your brain process and integrate past experiences.
This allows your system to update old pattern so you’re no longer reacting to the present as if it’s the past.
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Offered in Birmingham, AL and virtually for organizations, leadership teams, and high-performing professionals.
Topics include nervous system regulation, burnout prevention, and sustainable performance, providing practical tools that support both well-being and long-term effectiveness.
