Paul McDowell Petschek

SE™ INTERNATIONAL PRACTITIONER DIRECTORY

Paul McDowell Petschek

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, S.E.P.; Certified Hypnotherapist, C.Ht.

Visit: AuthenticExperiencing.com or OrganicActors.com

Relief from Stress, Trauma, and Creative Blocks

My practice supports people navigating PTSD (including complex trauma), creative blocks, stress disorders of all kinds, and the general toll of high-stress living. I’ve found that when we tune down nervous system overload, performance, relationships, and creativity all begin to flourish.

Background in Film, Art, and the Human Experience

As a longtime director, actor, editor, and writer, I understand the high-stakes inner world of creatives. I’ve developed a deep interest in how Somatic Experiencing and hypnotherapy can not only heal trauma—but also amplify creative expression and help people live more freely, fully, and successfully.

What Our Work Might Include:

Finishing unresolved trauma and emotional loops
Becoming more grounded, confident, and effective in daily life
Resolving the “artist’s wound” while still drawing power from it
Using the senses, behavior, image, and emotion to resolve inner conflict

Who I Work With:

Artists, actors, performers, and storytellers
Trauma survivors, overly-stressed people, veterans, and grief-stricken clients
People navigating eating disorders, anxiety, or addiction
Clients already in therapy, seeking somatic or hypnotic support

My Approach
I meet people with warmth, respect, and attunement. Whether you’re an artist reclaiming your voice or a survivor looking to breathe again, I help you tune your nervous system toward healing and life-enhancing flow.