Polyvagal-Informed Therapy

What is Polyvagal-Informed Therapy?

Polyvagal-Informed Therapy is a cutting-edge approach to emotional healing that focuses on understanding and working with your nervous system. Based on Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, this therapy helps you feel safer in your body, more emotionally regulated, and better connected to others. By addressing how your autonomic nervous system responds to stress and safety cues, it provides a powerful framework for lasting healing.

How Does Polyvagal-Informed Therapy Work?

Your nervous system acts as an internal alarm system, always scanning your environment for signals of safety or danger. Polyvagal Theory highlights three primary states in this system which we can simply understand as “Green,” “Yellow,” and “Red” just like a stoplight. 

• Green: A place of calm, connection, and social engagement. 
• Yellow: The "fight-or-flight" response that arises in the face of stress or perceived danger of any kind. 
• Red: A freeze or shutdown response that occurs when situations feel overwhelming. 

Polyvagal-Informed Therapy helps you identify these states within your own body and teaches you how to shift toward the “Green”—a space where you feel safe, connected, and emotionally balanced.

What Makes this Approach Unique?

What sets Polyvagal-Informed Therapy apart is its integration of mind and body. Unlike traditional therapies that often focus solely on thoughts or emotions, this approach recognizes the critical role your nervous system plays in shaping your experiences. It uses powerful tools and techniques, such as:

• Co-Regulation: Establishing a safe, supportive relationship with your therapist to help calm your nervous system. 
• Polyvagal Mapping: Learning to observe and understand how your body reacts to stress and safety signals. 
• Body-Based Practices: Incorporating mindful breathing, grounding exercises, and gentle movement to regulate your nervous system. 

These methods work together to create the sense of security and balance needed for genuine healing.

What to Expect

During a session, your therapist will work collaboratively with you to explore how your body reacts to stress and safety cues. Through gentle, supportive practices, you’ll learn tools and techniques to calm your nervous system, build emotional regulation skills, and foster a sense of safety within yourself and your relationships. Over time, you'll feel better equipped to face life’s challenges with confidence and ease.

Why Choose Polyvagal-Informed Therapy?

This approach goes beyond symptom management. It enables you to understand and transform the underlying patterns in your nervous system that impact how you feel, think, and connect. By creating a foundation of safety within yourself, you unlock the potential for greater emotional freedom, resilience, and deeper connections with those around you.

Take the First Step Toward Healing 

If you’re ready to feel more grounded, resilient, and connected, Polyvagal-Informed Therapy could be the right fit for you. Reach out today to begin your healing journey and discover the life-changing difference this unique approach can make!