Katherine Ripley — Somatic Coaching in New York, NY

About Katherine

Katherine Ripley is a New York City somatic therapist who works with adults carrying the effects of childhood emotional neglect, attachment wounds, and trauma. Her practice is especially attuned to people who grew up feeling like they had to be the adult too soon and now live with anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or a shaky sense of self.

Her work centers the body rather than staying only in story. She helps clients slow down, notice what they feel, and make space for emotions that have been pushed aside for years. She draws on somatic therapy, EMDR, IFS, attachment work, and inner child therapy to help people feel safer in themselves and more connected in relationships.

Katherine's approach is warm, steady, and grounded. She offers a place where clients can move at a sustainable pace, process grief and old pain, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

Background & Training

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / Licensed clinician

New York University / Master's degree

Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy / Three years of post-graduate training

Offerings

Individual Somatic Psychotherapy

Virtual

One-on-one somatic therapy for adults healing trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, grief, and patterns rooted in childhood emotional neglect. Sessions may include EMDR, IFS, inner child therapy, and attachment-focused work.

Somatic Healing Online Workshops

Virtual

Online workshops focused on somatic healing and related therapeutic education.

I Can Help If You're Navigating

Childhood Trauma

Anxiety & Overwhelm

Nervous System Dysregulation

Feeling Stuck or Lost

Perfectionism & People-Pleasing

Self-Worth & Confidence

Romantic Relationship Struggles

Grief & Loss

Depression & Low Energy

Family Dynamics & Boundaries

Stress Management

Codependency & Attachment

Limiting Beliefs & Self-Sabotage

Reviews & Testimonials

“Since I started working with Katherine, I've noticed actual changes in my behavior and thinking patterns that feel stable and sustainable. I feel like I have an increased ability to handle my grief and my anxiety and like I've actually made progress after feeling stagnant for so ...”

S.G. From website

“I wasn’t entirely sure what I needed when I started seeing Katherine—I just knew that I had hit a wall in naming and rationalizing the same anxieties without understanding where they came from. I felt always on edge, rushing, and I was driven by paralysis and fear I couldn’t real...”

Alisha From website

“Katherine has helped me see all parts of myself and sat with me in sessions while I explored heavy topics such as grief, and pain. She has a calming presence and pays close attention to how her client responds to meditation and breath work. She is an exceptional trauma therapist....”

A.N. From website