Somatic Therapy Blog
Real talk on trauma, anxiety, grief, and what it actually takes to heal.
This blog is written by Ethany Michaud, LCSW, a certified Brainspotting practitioner and somatic therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Every post is written to give you something useful: a framework for understanding what's happening in your nervous system, language for things you've felt but never had words for, or a reason to finally reach out.
If something lands for you, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation. That's what it's here for.
What Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Feels Like: A Client's Perspective
The science of KAP is well documented. What's harder to find is someone describing what it actually feels like to be in that chair. Here's what clients tell me most often after their sessions.
KAP Integration: Why What Happens After the Ketamine Session Matters Most
Everyone focuses on what the ketamine session feels like. But after three years of offering KAP, here's what I've learned: the integration is where the lasting change actually happens.
Depression vs. Sadness: How to Know When It Is Something More
Everyone gets sad. But depression is something different — more persistent, more pervasive, and more resistant to the things that normally help. Here's how to tell the difference.
How Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Helps With Treatment-Resistant Depression
You've tried the medications. You've done the therapy. And you still wake up feeling stuck. Here's how Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy works for treatment-resistant depression — and why it helps when other things haven't.
A Therapist's Honest Explanation of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
You've heard about ketamine therapy. But what is it really — and is it right for you? An Indianapolis therapist who has offered KAP for 3+ years gives you the honest answer.