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Nayeli Corona-Zitney LCSW, PMH-C LCSW #69624 Certified in EMDR & Perinatal Mental Health, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner level II in Training.

Today I celebrate becoming a Certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP). Three years ago, I made the decision to...
08/05/2026

Today I celebrate becoming a Certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP).
Three years ago, I made the decision to begin this journey. Over the course of the program, I completed more than 216 hours of training along with over 30 hours of personal consultation, but the true transformation cannot be measured in hours.
When I started, I couldn’t have imagined how much this work would reorganize things within me and shape the way I move through the world and relate to the people I care about. This training has been one of the most meaningful experiences of both my personal life and my clinical career.
I’m also deeply grateful for the people I’ve met along the way. Some now live close to my heart despite living far away. There is something uniquely connecting about the Somatic Experiencing® journey. When we learn to listen deeply to the body, we often move beyond the ego and into genuine vulnerability, presence, and connection. Along the way, I have experienced and had the privilege of witnessing new layers of healing and transformation that I once didn’t know were possible.
The friendships formed through this work are unlike any I’ve experienced in other professional trainings. There is a shared understanding that develops when people are willing to meet themselves, and one another, with authenticity and compassion.
While today marks the completion of my certification, it also feels like a beginning.
I remain deeply committed to continuing my learning that will continue to take me to far off places deepening my practice, and bringing this work back to every client I have the privilege of sitting with. There is so much more to explore, integrate, and offer.
I look toward the future with tremendous optimism. I feel energized by this work and deeply honored to walk alongside others as they reconnect with the wisdom, resilience, and innate healing capacity that already lives within their own bodies.
Here’s to what comes next. 🤍

Today I celebrate becoming a Certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP).Three years ago, I made the decision to ...
08/05/2026

Today I celebrate becoming a Certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP).
Three years ago, I made the decision to begin this journey. Over the course of the program, I completed more than 220 hours of training along with over 35 hours of personal consultation, but the true transformation cannot be measured in hours.
When I started, I couldn’t have imagined how much this work would reorganize things within me and shape the way I move through the world and relate to the people I care about. This training has been one of the most meaningful experiences of both my personal life and my clinical career.
I’m also deeply grateful for the people I’ve met along the way. Some now live close to my heart despite living far away. There is something uniquely connecting about the Somatic Experiencing® journey. When we learn to listen deeply to the body, we often move beyond the ego and into genuine vulnerability, presence, and connection. Along the way, I have experienced and had the privilege of witnessing new layers of healing and transformation that I once didn’t know were possible.
The friendships formed through this work are unlike any I’ve experienced in other professional trainings. There is a shared understanding that develops when people are willing to meet themselves, and one another, with authenticity and compassion.
While today marks the completion of my certification, it also feels like a beginning.
I remain deeply committed to continuing my learning that will continue to take me to far off places deepening my practice, and bringing this work back to every client I have the privilege of sitting with. There is so much more to explore, integrate, and offer.
I look toward the future with tremendous optimism. I feel energized by this work and deeply honored to walk alongside others as they reconnect with the wisdom, resilience, and innate healing capacity that already lives within their own bodies.
Here’s to what comes next. 🤍

One of the most difficult parts of trauma is that it doesn’t always stay in the past.Sometimes it continues to live in t...
07/31/2026

One of the most difficult parts of trauma is that it doesn’t always stay in the past.

Sometimes it continues to live in the body through tension, hypervigilance, exhaustion, or a feeling that something isn’t quite right, even when life has become safer.

This can be especially true after experiences that overwhelm the nervous system, such as birth trauma, medical procedures, accidents, or near-death experiences.

These responses aren’t signs that you’ve failed to heal. They’re signs that your body has been working hard to protect you in the best way it knows how.

The beautiful thing about the nervous system is that it also has the capacity to change. With safety, support, and the right therapeutic approach, it can begin to discover that survival is no longer the only option. Over time, many people notice something they thought they had lost beginning to return: a sense of presence, vitality, connection, and hope.

Healing isn’t about erasing the past.

It’s about creating enough safety for your body to experience life more fully again.

🤍 If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, visit the link in my bio to schedule a consultation and learn more about how Somatic Experiencing® can support you.

Healing isn’t only about understanding your story.Sometimes, healing happens when your body is finally given the opportu...
06/28/2026

Healing isn’t only about understanding your story.
Sometimes, healing happens when your body is finally given the opportunity to experience something different.
If you’ve found yourself thinking, “I know why I feel this way, but I still can’t seem to change it,” you’re not alone. For many people, healing requires more than insight it requires supporting the nervous system in ways that words alone cannot.
Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Touch offer a gentle, body centered approach to trauma healing, helping the nervous system move toward greater safety, regulation, and connection.
Every person’s healing journey is unique, and therapeutic touch is thoughtfully integrated only when it is clinically appropriate, collaborative, and with your ongoing consent.
If you’re ready to explore Somatic Experiencing therapy, you’re warmly welcome to learn more. 🤍
To schedule an appointment or learn more about Soma Heart and Mind Therapy services, visit the link in our bio.

✨ In-person in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
💻 Virtual therapy throughout California

Becoming a mother can be one of life’s most meaningful transitions. It can also be one of the most vulnerable.While much...
06/24/2026

Becoming a mother can be one of life’s most meaningful transitions. It can also be one of the most vulnerable.

While much of the focus during pregnancy and postpartum is placed on physical health, emotional well-being deserves attention too. Experiences such as a difficult birth, unexpected complications, anxiety, loss, or the overwhelming adjustment to a new role can have a lasting impact on how we feel, relate to ourselves, and move through daily life.

Because of this, specialized support matters.

Working with a therapist who has advanced training in perinatal mental health, trauma treatment, and nervous system regulation can provide a deeper understanding of the unique challenges that can arise during pregnancy and postpartum. Therapy is not only about talking through what happened, but it can also help create a greater sense of safety, connection, and resilience as you move forward.

You do not need to wait until things feel unbearable to seek support. Healing, processing, and caring for yourself are important parts of caring for your family, too.

If you are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, anxiety, or another perinatal challenge, we are here to help. 🤍

To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit the link in our bio.

Many people believe they need to be in crisis before reaching out for therapy.In my work as a therapist, I’ve found that...
06/22/2026

Many people believe they need to be in crisis before reaching out for therapy.

In my work as a therapist, I’ve found that people often wait until they’re feeling completely overwhelmed before seeking support. They may tell themselves that their stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions aren’t “serious enough” to talk about.

The truth is that therapy isn’t only for moments of crisis.

Therapy can be a space to understand yourself better, navigate challenges with greater ease, strengthen your relationships, process difficult experiences, and build tools that support your emotional well-being before things reach a breaking point.

Whether you’re adjusting to parenthood, navigating a life transition, struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected from yourself, or simply wanting support as you continue to grow, you don’t have to wait until things get worse to reach out.

You deserve support, care, and space to be heard exactly where you are today. 🤍

If you’re curious about how therapy may support you, I invite you to schedule a consultation.

Happy Father’s Day to the dads who are proving that love can be both consistent and emotionally safe. 🤍At Soma Heart and...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the dads who are proving that love can be both consistent and emotionally safe. 🤍
At Soma Heart and Mind, we integrate EMDR, Somatic Experiencing® and Attachment focused approaches to support healing. 🤍
If you’re curious about working in this way, you can reach out to learn more 🔗link in bio.

Have you ever noticed yourself reacting automatically before you’ve had time to think?That’s procedural memory at work.P...
06/18/2026

Have you ever noticed yourself reacting automatically before you’ve had time to think?

That’s procedural memory at work.

Procedural memories help us learn skills, navigate relationships, and respond to the world around us. They also play an important role in our survival, influencing how we move toward safety and away from perceived danger.

When stressful or traumatic experiences occur, some of these protective patterns can become deeply ingrained in the nervous system. As a result, we may continue responding in ways that once helped us survive, even when those responses are no longer needed.

Through Somatic Experiencing, we explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion, helping the nervous system develop greater flexibility and capacity for regulation.

✨ Healing is not just about what you remember. It’s also about understanding what your body has learned.

If you are struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, chronic stress, or the effects of trauma, support is available.

To schedule an appointment or learn more about our services, visit the link in our bio.

When we think about memory, we often think about the events we can consciously recall, but not all memories are stored i...
06/16/2026

When we think about memory, we often think about the events we can consciously recall, but not all memories are stored in the same way.

Explicit memory helps us remember facts, details, and experiences we can describe with words. Implicit memory, on the other hand, influences us through emotions, sensations, nervous system responses, and patterns that may exist outside of conscious awareness.

This distinction becomes especially important when working with trauma. Sometimes a person may know they are safe, yet their body continues responding as though danger is present.

In Somatic Experiencing, healing is not only about understanding the story. It is also about listening to the body’s wisdom and gently exploring how past experiences may still be affecting the nervous system today.

When we begin to integrate what the mind knows with what the body feels, new possibilities for healing, regulation, and resilience can emerge.

✨ If you are feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overwhelm, or disconnection and would like support, therapy can help.

To schedule an appointment or learn more about our services, visit the link in our bio.

You don’t have to navigate healing alone.

I have loved recommending Attuned and attached to by Yolanda Renteria 🇲🇽🇺🇸 to my clients since it’s release last month.W...
06/13/2026

I have loved recommending Attuned and attached to by Yolanda Renteria 🇲🇽🇺🇸 to my clients since it’s release last month.
What I appreciate most is how beautifully Yolanda, explains the ways our early life experiences shape our attachment patterns, relationships, and the way we move through the world. She takes complex concepts and makes them accessible, relatable, and actionable.
What sets this book apart is that it’s not just educational it includes reflective exercises, and brief journaling prompts that can help you deepen your relationship with yourself and strengthen your connections with others.
Two chapters that especially stood out to me were Chapter 7, Getting Comfortable with Being Disliked, and Chapter 11, Letting Others Know You. I believe so many of us can benefit from.
I’ve personally gifted this book to people already, and every one of them has reached out to let me how much they appreciated it and how impactful it has been.

Como te dije Yolanda, “Gracias por escribir este libro”. 📖🫶

If you’re looking for a meaningful read this summer one that supports healing, self awareness, and healthier relationships do yourself a favor and pick up this book.
I can’t recommend it enough.

“Have you read it yet? Let me know what chapter resonated most with you.” 📚✨

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