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.

Sliding scale $160-$275 per session

Somatic Healing Online Workshops

Virtual

Online workshops focused on somatic healing and related therapeutic education.

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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

What Clients Say

★★★★★

"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 long. I feel more confident in who I am and like myself for the first time in years, which has made me so much happier. Working with Katherine has actually changed my life for the better and I can't recommend working with her enough. The type of therapy she practices has worked for me where other types haven't, and if anyone struggles with intellectualizing their feelings, working with Katherine can really help."

S.G.

★★★★★

"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 really identify that was damaging my relationship. Katherine excels at pacing—she balanced exploring my history, building the somatic toolset to be able to get in touch with more of my emotions, and developing the trust in our relationship to bring them all together in this work. Since working with Katherine, I’ve gained a greater understanding of my emotional reactions and developed more self-compassion. Along the way, I’ve found a stronger sense of identity."

Alisha

★★★★★

"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. I would highly recommend her services."

A.N.

★★★★★

"Slowing down can be hard for me, but Katherine creates a safe space where I can breathe, listen to my body, and speak without fear of judgment. She always asks thoughtful questions that guide the session and make me feel heard. I didn’t realize how much grief, trauma, and self-doubt I was holding onto before working with Katherine. With her help, I’ve learned to be kinder to myself."

Y.B.

★★★★★

"I’d been in therapy for many years before meeting Katherine and I hadn’t seen much development. But in the two years since starting my work with Katherine, everything has changed. I have become more grounded in my body and centered in my intuition than I had ever imagined possible for myself. For years, I’d intellectually known that I should 'love myself' but didn’t understand how to actually do that. Session by session, Katherine helped me rebuild a genuine, loving relationship with my internal system by teaching me how to offer attention to my younger parts. My first instinct with myself now is to slow down, take a deep breath, and offer myself patience. I actually know what self-love feels like now."

C.B.

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