• Programs
    • Our Programs
    • Mental Health Day Treatment
    • Dual Diagnosis Day Treatment
    • Outpatient Program
    • Intensive Outpatient Program
  • Women’s Mental Health
    • Treatment
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • OCD
    • PTSD
    • Trauma
    • Postpartum Mental Health
  • Therapy
    • Therapy Options
    • Individual Therapy
    • Group Therapy
    • ACT
    • CBT
    • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Psychodynamic Therapy
    • Trauma-Informed Therapy
    • Mindful Movement
    • Holistic Therapy
  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Careers
  • Locations
    • Woburn, MA
    • Braintree, MA
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Insurance Verification
  • Blog
Get Help (617) 533-0250
(617) 533-0250
Get Help
  • Programs
    • Our Programs
    • Mental Health Day Treatment
    • Dual Diagnosis Day Treatment
    • Outpatient Program
    • Intensive Outpatient Program
  • Women’s Mental Health
    • Treatment
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • OCD
    • PTSD
    • Trauma
    • Postpartum Mental Health
  • Therapy
    • Therapy Options
    • Individual Therapy
    • Group Therapy
    • ACT
    • CBT
    • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Psychodynamic Therapy
    • Trauma-Informed Therapy
    • Mindful Movement
    • Holistic Therapy
  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Careers
  • Locations
    • Woburn, MA
    • Braintree, MA
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Insurance Verification
  • Blog
  • Programs
    • Our Programs
    • Mental Health Day Treatment
    • Dual Diagnosis Day Treatment
    • Outpatient Program
    • Intensive Outpatient Program
  • Women’s Mental Health
    • Treatment
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • OCD
    • PTSD
    • Trauma
    • Postpartum Mental Health
  • Therapy
    • Therapy Options
    • Individual Therapy
    • Group Therapy
    • ACT
    • CBT
    • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Psychodynamic Therapy
    • Trauma-Informed Therapy
    • Mindful Movement
    • Holistic Therapy
  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Careers
  • Locations
    • Woburn, MA
    • Braintree, MA
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Insurance Verification
  • Blog

Therapy

Back to Home Page
Do I Need Therapy for My Depression? I Can’t Stop Crying

Do I Need Therapy for My Depression? I Can’t Stop Crying

Mar 19, 2026 | Depression, Depression Treatment, Therapy

Emotional Exhaustion: I Can't Stop Crying. Do I Need Therapy? If you can’t stop crying lately, I want you to hear this first: you’re not “too sensitive,” you’re not being dramatic, and you’re not alone. Crying spells can feel scary and...

read more
Birth Trauma Therapy: An Urgent Guide Healing After a Difficult Delivery

Birth Trauma Therapy: An Urgent Guide Healing After a Difficult Delivery

Feb 26, 2026 | Postpartum, Pregnancy, Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Trauma Treatment

Processing a Difficult Birth: A Guide to Birth Trauma Therapy Why a difficult birth can stay with you (even if everyone says you “should be fine”) If you came home with a healthy baby and still don’t feel okay, there’s nothing wrong with you. This...

read more
Women’s Therapy Group: Is It Right for Me?

Women’s Therapy Group: Is It Right for Me?

Feb 2, 2026 | Mental Health, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Therapy, Therapy, Women's Health

Finding Connection: Is a Women’s Therapy Group Right for You? If you’ve been holding a lot lately (anxiety, burnout, sadness, relationship stress, body image stuff you can’t turn off), you’re not alone. And you’re not “too much.” One of the most...

read more
Postpartum Panic Attacks: Signs & Immediate Help

Postpartum Panic Attacks: Signs & Immediate Help

Jan 15, 2026 | Maternal Health, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Therapy, Panic Attacks, Postpartum, Therapy

Postpartum Panic Attacks: How to Recognize Them and Find Calm Postpartum panic attacks: what they feel like (and why they can be so scary) If you’ve had a sudden wave of terror hit you after having a baby, you’re not alone. A lot of new parents...

read more
Women’s Group Therapy in MA: Why It Works

Women’s Group Therapy in MA: Why It Works

Jan 4, 2026 | Mental Health, Mental Health Therapy, Therapy, Trauma Therapy

Why Women’s Group Therapy in Massachusetts Is More Effective Than Individual Care If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I still feel so alone in this?” even after doing “all the right things,” you’re not imagining it. For a lot of women, individual...

read more
How Long Does Trauma Therapy Take to Work? Healing & Treatment Guide

How Long Does Trauma Therapy Take to Work? Healing & Treatment Guide

Oct 30, 2025 | Mental Health, Mental Health Therapy, Overthinking, Panic Attacks, PTSD, Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Trauma Treatment

The Trauma Therapy Timeline: Understanding the Healing Process Understanding Trauma Therapy Trauma isn't just about what happened to you—it's about how those experiences continue to live in your body, mind, and heart long after the event has...

read more
Trauma Therapy: How to Find An Affordable One Near Me

Trauma Therapy: How to Find An Affordable One Near Me

Oct 23, 2025 | Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Trauma Treatment

A Guide to Finding An Affordable Trauma Therapy Near You Understanding Trauma Therapy Trauma therapy is a specialized form of mental health treatment designed to help you process and heal from distressing experiences that continue to impact your...

read more
A Guide to Your First Trauma Therapy Session: What to Expect

A Guide to Your First Trauma Therapy Session: What to Expect

Oct 16, 2025 | Mental Health, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Therapy, Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Trauma Treatment

Your First Trauma Therapy Session: A Gentle Guide to What to Expect Preparing for Your First Trauma Therapy Session Walking into your first trauma therapy session can feel both scary and hopeful. The good news? A little therapy preparation can help...

read more
DBT Therapy: An Empowering Guide to Understanding the Factors That Determine Cost

DBT Therapy: An Empowering Guide to Understanding the Factors That Determine Cost

Oct 9, 2025 | Depression, Depression Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Therapy, Therapy

What Is the Average Cost of a DBT Therapy Session? Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) If you've been searching for a mental health treatment that truly addresses the emotional storms you face, Dialectical Behavior Therapy might be the...

read more
Trauma Therapy: Is It Just Stress? 7 Signs

Trauma Therapy: Is It Just Stress? 7 Signs

Oct 4, 2025 | Mental Health, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Therapy, Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Trauma Treatment, Women's Health

Telltale Signs You Might Need Trauma Therapy Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Let's talk about something that affects so many of us, yet often stays hidden beneath the surface: trauma. The trauma definition goes far beyond what we see in movies...

read more
« Older Entries
Next Entries »

Begin Your Journey

Take the first step toward recovery and empowerment with our top-quality behavioral health centers in MA.

Whether you’re in Woburn or Braintree, Lightwork Therapy & Recovery is here to support your path to healing and empowerment. Contact us today to learn more about our programs and how we can assist you in achieving mental wellness.

Call Us (617) 533-0250
Contact Us Now
lwLogo

Take the first step toward recovery and empowerment with our top-quality behavioral health centers in MA. Contact Lightwork Therapy today to begin your journey towards healing and transformation.

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

Get in Touch



(617) 533-0250



admissions@lightworktr.com

Locations



300 Tradecenter Dr. Ste 2640, Woburn, MA
Get Directions



10 Forbes Rd #250e, Braintree, MA
Get Directions

Programs

  • Programs
  • Women’s Mental Health
  • Outpatient
  • Therapy

Information

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
© 2026 Lightwork Therapy & Recovery. All Rights Reserved.

Privacy Policy | Sitemap

Website by Kee Group Marketing.

Call Now (617) 533-0250

Table of Contents

×
  • Releasing the Heat: Why Somatic Therapy is Effective for Female Anger
  • What anger looks like in the body: “the heat” pattern
    • Healthy anger vs. stuck anger
  • When anger is really a survival response (trauma, anxiety, and burnout)
  • Somatic therapy, explained (without the jargon)
    • Why it’s different from “just talking”
  • How somatic therapy helps release anger without exploding or imploding
  • A gentle somatic therapy “cool-down” sequence you can try today
    • Step 1: Orienting (30 to 60 seconds)
    • Step 2: Find the “heat”
    • Step 3: Widen the frame
    • Step 4: Slow the exhale (3 rounds)
    • Step 5: Pendulation (3 rounds)
    • Step 6: Meaning + the next right step
  • Anger, food, and coping: when “cooling down” turns into an eating or substance cycle
  • What somatic therapy looks like in our women-focused programs
  • Signs it’s time to get extra support (not more self-control)
  • Releasing the heat, keeping the message: a closing note + next step with LightWork
← Table of Contents