Hi, I’m Anna Marie Somera, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating anxiety, burnout, unresolved trauma, or simply that heavy sense of feeling stuck. My passion is helping people reconnect with themselves and live with greater ease, self-trust, and connection throughout all areas of their lives.
About Anna Marie Somera
What Therapy With Me Can Look Like
My work with clients is founded on a holistic, trauma informed foundation to healing and growth. This means that you as the client are treated as a whole person recognizing the deep interconnection between body, mind, emotions, spirit, and relationships. This also means acknowledging that traumatic experiences often leave lasting imprints on our nervous system and sense of self. Therapy provides the safe and supportive space to gently untangle those patterns and invite balance back into your life.
My clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in cycles of anxiety and self-doubt. Over time, they begin to feel:
- More at home in themselves and their bodies
- Less ruled by anxiety or harsh inner criticism
- More resilient in the face of life’s challenges
- Clearer about what truly matters to them
- More connected in their relationships and to the world around them
The goal is not just to cope, but to thrive—to live from a place of clarity, safety, and connection.
My Approach
My therapeutic approach integrates somatic-oriented psychotherapy with evidence-based practices, including Polyvagal Theory, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. I also draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Together, we’ll cultivate tools to help regulate your nervous system—through practices like breathwork, grounding, and reshaping negative self-talk—while engaging in mindful exploration of your inner world. This process supports the release of old patterns, fosters emotional balance, and strengthens your connection to your authentic self.
My Journey
My own healing journey has been a big part of shaping the therapist I am today. Like many people, I’ve struggled with self-esteem and the weight of external expectations, often comparing myself to others rather than honoring my own truth. Over time, through self-reflection, somatic practices, and mindful exploration, I’ve learned to listen to my inner voice, trust my instincts, and create a life that feels authentic and aligned with who I am.
My formal education includes my Master’s in Somatic Counseling Psychology from Naropa University in Boulder, CO, where I was immersed in a holistic education emphasizing wisdom, compassion, and self-transformation. Before that, I studied at Antioch College, an environment rooted in experiential learning that deepened my curiosity about human nature and sharpened my critical thinking skills.
My personal experience, combined with my formal training allows me to bring both clinical expertise and heartfelt understanding to my work. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate inner criticism and self-doubt, and I bring compassion, patience, and presence to guide clients toward reconnecting with themselves and their own sense of worth.
Further Trainings
Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice
Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals
Introduction to Trauma Sensitive Yoga & Somatic Training
Usui Reiki level 1
A Space for You
Therapy with me is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll create a space where you can heal, grow, and thrive—one that honors every part of your being. If you’re ready to move beyond simply getting by and step into a life where you feel more grounded, present, and connected, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Reach out to me today!
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