Somatic Therapy in Richmond, VA

You can't think your way out of how you feel. Let's work somewhere deeper.

If you've done the talking and still feel it in your body, the tightness, the bracing, the patterns that understanding alone never loosened, there may be another way in. This work meets what you're feeling where it actually lives, in the body, so it can finally move and ease. Together we listen to what it's been trying to say.

Mental health is an embodied experience.

Find The Path Core Energetics is a private practice, where the synergy of psychology and body-based practices uncover the path to discovering emotional freedom and holistic well-being. Caroline Goddard’s approach embraces the traditional framework of psychology and psychotherapy, while using somatic elements to more deeply explore how our subconscious affects our lives, mindset, and physiology.

Whether you’re looking to break free from limiting patterns, enhance well-being, or process difficult life events, Core Energetics offers a dynamic and integrated pathway to a more fulfilling and vibrant life.

Caroline Goddard (CCEP) , somatic therapist and Core Energetics Practitioner
Meet Caroline

What is Somatic Therapy?

At Find The Path Core Energetics, our work goes beyond talk therapy. We use somatic (or body-based) techniques to explore your connection between mind, body, and emotions. Through movement, physical contact, breathwork, vocal expression, and discussion we help you explore and express held back feelings that unconsciously shape your world. When we focus on the mind-body connection, we are able to bypass the mind’s ingenious defensive strategies and more easily get to the root of an issue. Our holistic approach creates deeper transformation and greater self-awareness.

Embodied Healing

What does your unique body say about you? The body can be used as a roadmap to healing, if we know how to tune in and listen.

Why work with the body?

  • Core Energetics uses a process of dynamic movement, expression, and breathwork to target and release physical tension and emotional blockages. Learn more.

  • When we experience a traumatic event, it’s like a shock to our nervous system. Even after the event has passed, the body retains an untold story of the experiences it has endured. Learn more.

  • You’re not alone in your healing journey. Process group is a small group of individuals who share a commitment to change and personal growth. Learn more.

Why Choose Find the Path Core Energetics for Somatic Therapy in Richmond, VA?

Our approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own experience. We work at your pace, with curiosity rather than critique, to better understand yourself and move toward a more authentic expression of who you are. Somatic work provides an opportunity to become more connected to your body, understand the unconscious patterns that shape your life, and explore new ways of being. If talk therapy hasn’t worked for you, Find The Path offers a different approach to healing, helping you process your emotions in a way that incorporates all levels of your being: mind, body, emotions, behaviors, and spirit.

Take the
First Step

Interested in working together? Reach out for a free consultation or book your first in-person or virtual session with Caroline.

Contact Caroline

  • “Not your typical therapy session in the best way imaginable. I was that person that resisted therapy because I could "figure it out" on my own. But an initial experience with Core Energetics reminded me that "figuring it out" and "feeling it out" are 2 very different things. I find each session to be highly structured with different exercises to cast a difficult experience in a new light, but there is a reassuring consistency in Caroline’s approach that allows me to more easily integrate our sessions into the real world. She has equipped me in a short period of time with tools to navigate my both repeated difficulties and unwelcome surprises, what an amazing gift.”
    —H.B.

  • "Caroline has helped me change my life through Core Energetics. In the three years I’ve been seeing her, she has helped me work through blockages, gain powerful insights, and find acceptance of my many facets. She is kind, thoughtful, understanding, and pleasant. I always feel heard and safe. I’m so grateful for this work and for the most wonderful person to guide me through it. Thank you, Caroline."
    —S.J.

  • "As someone who was unsure about therapy all together, Core Energetics has truly opened my eyes to the ways in which our body & mind are connected. To be able to understand and move energy is a powerful thing! Caroline is so patient, kind, and comfortable. I did not think I would be able to share more than ‘I’m fine’ when asked. She is so intentional in her listening and though she pushes in ways that have helped me grow, it’s always been in a way that I have control of the pace! Cannot say enough great things about Caroline & Core Energetics."
    —K.H.

  • “I have been so grateful to work with Caroline over the past several years. She is able to meet me right where I am on any given day, and I am so grateful for her consistent warmth, focus, insight, and ability to recognize patterns and bring them to my attention for further exploration. I always walk away from our time together with a valuable insight and I genuinely enjoy being in her presence. She is skilled, compassionate, keen, and empathetic. I love working with her!”
    —L.R.

  • “Caroline is a wonderful person to work with. She asks great questions, has a gentle approach to the tough stuff, and knows when & how to challenge you to get a little bit deeper - all via Zoom!

    I also appreciate the scheduling & her flexibility. I know my calendar is a busy mess and she always finds an hour for my session :)”
    —J.R.

  • “I’ve been seeing Caroline for over 8 months now. She has helped me get through some very tough times in my life. My previous experiences with counseling have been catastrophic. Caroline is nonjudgemental and very patient with my healing. The core energetic and somatic method is almost magical. I have had pain that increases with challenges and frustration for over 10 years. Caroline helped me search inside and find what is bothering me. I work through it physically. I always leave my sessions in less pain.”
    —M.J.

  • “I am so grateful to Caroline for the endless ways she provided skillful support for an entire year for Next Generation Core Somatic Training. The students felt held by her compassionate listening, wisdom, and guidance, and the faculty knew she had their backs. She led high spirited warmups, facilitated people through challenging transitions, helped students get a handle on the theory, stepped in to provide examples, and created a safe, confidential space that allowed people to do the deep transformational work they came to do. Interning for Core Energetics trainings is not for the faint of heart, and Caroline stepped up to the challenge.”
    — Barra Kahn, Director, Next Generation Core Somatic Training

  • I have been attending sessions of Core Energetics with Caroline for over a year now and cannot recommend it enough. I have been able to discover many new pathways to grounding, connection with others, and freedom of expression. This is a great practice for anyone who wants to learn about themselves and how they would like to show up in their lives.
    -J.D.