Reparenting the Inner Child: From Insight to Somatic Healing
Supporting Self-Healing Through Community and Therapy in Palm Beach and Virtually
The self-healing movement has helped millions better understand trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, and depression. Books and online education have given language to experiences that once felt confusing or isolating.
One of the most influential voices in this space is Dr. Nicole LePera, New York Times Best Selling Author and founder of the Self Healers Circle.
Her recent book, Reparenting the Inner Child, explores a theme that many people recognize immediately, which is the need to learn how to care for ourselves in ways we may not have experienced growing up.
But understanding this concept is only the beginning.
Why Reparenting Is More Than Insight
Many people can identify their inner child wounds. They can name patterns, triggers, and emotional responses.
And yet, they still feel:
Anxious
Overwhelmed
Emotionally reactive
Disconnected in relationships
This is because reparenting is not just cognitive — it is somatic.
It involves learning how to:
Stay present with difficult emotions
Regulate the nervous system
Create internal safety
Respond differently to stress and triggers
This is where deeper support becomes essential.
My Role in the Self-Healers Circle
I facilitate a monthly group within Dr. Nicole LePera’s Self Healers Circle, working with individuals from around the world who are actively engaged in self-healing.
In this space, we focus on:
Slowing down the healing process
Exploring nervous system responses
Practicing somatic awareness
Building regulation through co-regulation
Integrating the principles of reparenting in real time
Books can open awareness.
Community helps that awareness land.
Participation in the Self Healers Circle is separate from individual therapy services.
How Somatic Experiencing Supports Reparenting
Reparenting often requires more than insight — it requires a shift in how the body experiences safety.
Through Somatic Experiencing, we work with the nervous system directly to support trauma healing.
This includes:
Tracking sensations in the body
Increasing tolerance for emotional experience
Completing stress responses
Restoring a sense of agency and control
Rather than forcing change, the process is gradual, supportive, and grounded in the body.
This is especially important for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, where nervous system dysregulation plays a central role.
Individual Therapy in Palm Beach and Virtually
In addition to facilitating the Self Healers Circle, I provide individual therapy for adults seeking deeper support in their healing process.
I specialize in:
Anxiety therapy
Depression therapy
Trauma treatment
Attachment-focused therapy
Somatic Experiencing
I offer:
• In-person therapy in Palm Beach County, Florida
• Virtual therapy for adults throughout Florida
• Virtual therapy for adults in Connecticut
Individual therapy allows for personalized pacing, deeper exploration, and nervous system stabilization beyond what group spaces can provide.
Coaching Support Across the United States
For individuals outside of Florida and Connecticut, I also provide somatic-informed coaching.
Coaching supports:
Personal growth
Nervous system awareness
Integration of self-healing work
Relationship patterns
Coaching is distinct from psychotherapy and does not replace mental health treatment, but can provide meaningful support for those seeking guided integration.
Who This Work Is For
This work may be helpful if:
You are reading Reparenting the Inner Child and want support applying it
You feel stuck despite insight
You experience anxiety or depression that feels embodied
You are seeking Somatic therapy in Palm Beach
You are looking for Virtual therapy in Florida or Connecticut
Healing does not have to happen alone.
Insight begins the process.
Support sustains it.
About the Author
Jennifer Goggin, LPC, LMHC, SEP, is a licensed therapist in Palm Beach, Florida, specializing in anxiety therapy, depression therapy, and trauma treatment using Somatic Experiencing and Somatic therapy. She facilitates a monthly group within Dr. Nicole LePera’s Self Healers Circle and provides individualized trauma-informed therapy for adults.
Jennifer offers in-person therapy in Palm Beach County and virtual therapy for adults throughout Florida and Connecticut. In addition to licensed psychotherapy services, she works with clients across the United States as a somatic-informed coach, supporting individuals seeking growth and nervous system integration outside of psychotherapy.
