This presentation explores the intersection of somatic therapy and perinatal mental health, addressing how preconception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences create profound risk for nervous system disruption and mind-body disconnection. Research confirms trauma becomes stored in the nervous system, requiring mind-body integrated interventions that traditional talk therapy alone cannot provide. The session demonstrates evidence-based approaches for recognizing somatic disruption and applying practical interventions. Essential safety considerations and scope of practice boundaries ensure participants can ethically incorporate body-based interventions while recognizing when specialized referrals are needed. This workshop includes guided practices and case study integration for immediate application.
Learning Objectives/Goals:
- Recognize somatic disruption across perinatal experiences.
- Apply evidence-based somatic interventions safely.
- Navigate clinical boundaries and safety protocols.
About the Presenter:
Monica Amorosi, LMHC-D, NCC, CCTP, is a licensed mental health counselor with specialized training in somatic approaches to perinatal mental health. Practicing across Texas, Colorado, Maryland, and New York, Monica brings knowledge of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to her work with perinatal clients experiencing complex trauma and the physical manifestations of stress.
Monica has served as a clinical team lead at Seven Starling since March 2024, where she provides individual therapy and facilitates two postpartum recovery groups. Her practice uniquely integrates body-based healing approaches with the embodied experiences of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. As a freelance public mental health educator, Monica is passionate about developing professional training content that bridges the gap between traditional talk therapy and somatic interventions. She believes that true healing honors both the emotional and physical dimensions of the perinatal experience.
