Somatic Therapists in 60605
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Carly Blumfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Carly Blumfield, a Licensed Social Worker with a diverse and rich background in supporting clients through life's varied and complex challenges. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages and families, providing care tailored to address anxiety, depression, grief, PMDD/PMS, OCD, hoarding, and life transitions. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am particularly dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ clients, and understanding their unique experiences/challenges. I am trained in Somatic Attachment practice, which allows me to integrate mind-body approaches in my work.
Hello, I'm Carly Blumfield, a Licensed Social Worker with a diverse and rich background in supporting clients through life's varied and complex challenges. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages and families, providing care tailored to address anxiety, depression, grief, PMDD/PMS, OCD, hoarding, and life transitions. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am particularly dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ clients, and understanding their unique experiences/challenges. I am trained in Somatic Attachment practice, which allows me to integrate mind-body approaches in my work.
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I will teach you to understand immature and maladaptive parts of yourself using Internal Family Systems and somatic practices.
People often see your rebellious nature as alluring and daring; however, when it comes to maintaining relationships or trying to develop personal growth, you feel stunted. Despite having success in your job and artistic endeavors, deep down, you’re broken and lost. Your relationships have been unfulfilling at best and toxic at worst. As a child, you grew up in a less-than-favorable environment where you didn’t always feel safe. The weight of your trauma has caused you to become desperate. Now, you struggle with addiction because the loneliness is often all-consuming. It is hard to connect not only with others but also with yourself.
I will teach you to understand immature and maladaptive parts of yourself using Internal Family Systems and somatic practices.
People often see your rebellious nature as alluring and daring; however, when it comes to maintaining relationships or trying to develop personal growth, you feel stunted. Despite having success in your job and artistic endeavors, deep down, you’re broken and lost. Your relationships have been unfulfilling at best and toxic at worst. As a child, you grew up in a less-than-favorable environment where you didn’t always feel safe. The weight of your trauma has caused you to become desperate. Now, you struggle with addiction because the loneliness is often all-consuming. It is hard to connect not only with others but also with yourself.
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Sara Moskowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
I am trained in Somatic Experiencing by the Somatic Experiencing Institute.
Would you like to feel ease throughout your day? Perhaps you are looking to reduce the symptoms of anxiety, stress or trauma. I am currently accepting new clients for the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a short-term therapy that trains your nervous system to bring calm and connection into your everyday experience. SSP is helpful for folks with anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, sensory integration issues, and more.
I am trained in Somatic Experiencing by the Somatic Experiencing Institute.
Would you like to feel ease throughout your day? Perhaps you are looking to reduce the symptoms of anxiety, stress or trauma. I am currently accepting new clients for the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a short-term therapy that trains your nervous system to bring calm and connection into your everyday experience. SSP is helpful for folks with anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, sensory integration issues, and more.
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I am currently training in Somatic Experiencing, an approach that addresses trauma stored in the body.
If you are feeling stuck, I can be a guide in helping you find movement in your life. I will work with you to better understand your body and mind's ways of knowing as you explore your inner world. We may use creative practices like artmaking and body awareness along with discussion. Based on your goals, we will find what works best for you. I use a relational approach with a dash of humor in my practice, making space for both the hard things and the good stuff in life. Therapy should help you to feel that range more deeply, to feel you have options, and to feel capable of knowing what you need.
I am currently training in Somatic Experiencing, an approach that addresses trauma stored in the body.
If you are feeling stuck, I can be a guide in helping you find movement in your life. I will work with you to better understand your body and mind's ways of knowing as you explore your inner world. We may use creative practices like artmaking and body awareness along with discussion. Based on your goals, we will find what works best for you. I use a relational approach with a dash of humor in my practice, making space for both the hard things and the good stuff in life. Therapy should help you to feel that range more deeply, to feel you have options, and to feel capable of knowing what you need.
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Drawing from Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Gestalt Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Somatic approaches I help uncover blockages that hold clients back and facilitate healing.
Each path to healing is unique. My relational approach to therapy is collaborative and guided by compassion, understanding, and meaning. It takes courage and resilience to process difficult emotions, sit with grief and painful experiences, or face confusion. My priority in session is to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experience safely while finding a meaningful way forward. Drawing from a holistic blend of approaches, clients can discover their own strength, clarity, and wisdom and become empowered to build lives that are more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilling.
Drawing from Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Gestalt Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Somatic approaches I help uncover blockages that hold clients back and facilitate healing.
Each path to healing is unique. My relational approach to therapy is collaborative and guided by compassion, understanding, and meaning. It takes courage and resilience to process difficult emotions, sit with grief and painful experiences, or face confusion. My priority in session is to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experience safely while finding a meaningful way forward. Drawing from a holistic blend of approaches, clients can discover their own strength, clarity, and wisdom and become empowered to build lives that are more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilling.
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Latania Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Have you noticed that there are many people in your family who keep secrets or struggle with expressing emotions? Have you noticed that you have similar traits or even health issues similar to older family members? This is intergenerational trauma. The way emotions are handled, health struggles and even stress can be passed down to younger generations. The Self Inside is the space for black women to heal from intergenerational trauma so they can not only change their life but the lives of future generations.
Have you noticed that there are many people in your family who keep secrets or struggle with expressing emotions? Have you noticed that you have similar traits or even health issues similar to older family members? This is intergenerational trauma. The way emotions are handled, health struggles and even stress can be passed down to younger generations. The Self Inside is the space for black women to heal from intergenerational trauma so they can not only change their life but the lives of future generations.
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All things in life need a little TLC sometimes - seeking help while taking one day at a time is the bravest thing you can do to help sort through the stress, chaos and challenges that are weighing on you. Perhaps you are facing some big life changes, motivated to improve your work-life balance, burdened by worry, flooded by negative thoughts, or hoping to work on your communication style to better your relationships. This process can seem so overwhelming at first, and I would love to help you through it so you can accomplish your goals.
All things in life need a little TLC sometimes - seeking help while taking one day at a time is the bravest thing you can do to help sort through the stress, chaos and challenges that are weighing on you. Perhaps you are facing some big life changes, motivated to improve your work-life balance, burdened by worry, flooded by negative thoughts, or hoping to work on your communication style to better your relationships. This process can seem so overwhelming at first, and I would love to help you through it so you can accomplish your goals.
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Lauren Alexander
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with daily life because of recent events or having negative thought patterns that are impacting your relationships with your partner, family or friends, I am here to help. I will utilize different coping skills as well as provide psycho-education and homework so you can continue to implement the skills that we practice in therapy after our relationship ends to assist you with maintaining a healthy and productive lifestyle.
If you are struggling with daily life because of recent events or having negative thought patterns that are impacting your relationships with your partner, family or friends, I am here to help. I will utilize different coping skills as well as provide psycho-education and homework so you can continue to implement the skills that we practice in therapy after our relationship ends to assist you with maintaining a healthy and productive lifestyle.
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I offer an integration of psychotherapy and Yoga Therapy in tandem sessions. I am both a licensed health psychologist and a certified yoga therapist. My clients tend to be high functioning adults seeking private holistic therapy and pain relief. I assist with relationships, stress, back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, physical disabilities and medical conditions. Supported yoga postures, proper alignment, and longer holds facilitate deeper feeling, fuller opening, greater release. Yoga Therapy enhances rehabilitation of injuries naturally using gravity, tensegrity and breath to improve circulation and create more space in tight joints, relieving tension and fatigue, facilitating clarity and insight.
I offer an integration of psychotherapy and Yoga Therapy in tandem sessions. I am both a licensed health psychologist and a certified yoga therapist. My clients tend to be high functioning adults seeking private holistic therapy and pain relief. I assist with relationships, stress, back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, physical disabilities and medical conditions. Supported yoga postures, proper alignment, and longer holds facilitate deeper feeling, fuller opening, greater release. Yoga Therapy enhances rehabilitation of injuries naturally using gravity, tensegrity and breath to improve circulation and create more space in tight joints, relieving tension and fatigue, facilitating clarity and insight.
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Bea Gatchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
My areas of specialization are working with individuals/couples/relationships who are in the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced violence, such as sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, family system-based violence, spiritual abuse, and community-based violence. I work with many different relationship structures from cisgender heterosexual monogamous couples and folx with more expansive relationship structures. My areas of specialization in working with relationship clients are high-conflict relationships, sexual dysfunction/dysregulation, infidelity, trust, safety, and stability.
My areas of specialization are working with individuals/couples/relationships who are in the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced violence, such as sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, family system-based violence, spiritual abuse, and community-based violence. I work with many different relationship structures from cisgender heterosexual monogamous couples and folx with more expansive relationship structures. My areas of specialization in working with relationship clients are high-conflict relationships, sexual dysfunction/dysregulation, infidelity, trust, safety, and stability.
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Eve Gottesman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? It is brave to seek help, and I’m here to make that journey as supportive and comfortable as possible. I work with young adults and adults, creating a warm, non-judgmental space where you can freely explore and share your feelings. Together, we’ll build resilience, foster self-compassion, and work towards a more fulfilling life. Let’s take this journey together, step by step.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? It is brave to seek help, and I’m here to make that journey as supportive and comfortable as possible. I work with young adults and adults, creating a warm, non-judgmental space where you can freely explore and share your feelings. Together, we’ll build resilience, foster self-compassion, and work towards a more fulfilling life. Let’s take this journey together, step by step.
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Sarah Hamza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
We all deserve a space that is exclusively ours. A non-judgmental, accepting, and healing space where we can transform our minds, feelings, and experiences. A space to reflect and grow. I provide holistic therapy that is person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed. My approach to therapy is eclectic - I incorporate various treatment modalities and approaches into my work (mindfulness, CBT, DBT, etc.) and provide anti-oppressive, anti-racist and culturally responsive therapy. The identities you carry are seen, valued, and celebrated. I consider all aspects of your life, including the systems and environments that impact us.
We all deserve a space that is exclusively ours. A non-judgmental, accepting, and healing space where we can transform our minds, feelings, and experiences. A space to reflect and grow. I provide holistic therapy that is person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed. My approach to therapy is eclectic - I incorporate various treatment modalities and approaches into my work (mindfulness, CBT, DBT, etc.) and provide anti-oppressive, anti-racist and culturally responsive therapy. The identities you carry are seen, valued, and celebrated. I consider all aspects of your life, including the systems and environments that impact us.
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Emma Donovan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605
Hi! My name is Emma. I offer an alternative, holistic, and spiritual approach to therapy for people in their 20s and 30s. I help you get to the root of your problems and heal past wounds so you can feel more conscious, integrated, and whole. I use IFS therapy, Depth Hypnosis, Shamanic Counseling, Buddhist Psychology, nutrition, Psychedelic Integration, and TRE, all of which I am trained and/or certified in. One fun fact about me is that I have studied, lived, and worked in many countries, and I've been to 32 countries total! Ask me about working at a mindfulness center in Thailand or getting yoga teacher trained in India.
Hi! My name is Emma. I offer an alternative, holistic, and spiritual approach to therapy for people in their 20s and 30s. I help you get to the root of your problems and heal past wounds so you can feel more conscious, integrated, and whole. I use IFS therapy, Depth Hypnosis, Shamanic Counseling, Buddhist Psychology, nutrition, Psychedelic Integration, and TRE, all of which I am trained and/or certified in. One fun fact about me is that I have studied, lived, and worked in many countries, and I've been to 32 countries total! Ask me about working at a mindfulness center in Thailand or getting yoga teacher trained in India.
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Do you want to create change? Do you want to learn how to make intrapersonal and interpersonal shifts in order to move through your life with more ease? With 30 years of experience, I am a seasoned dance/movement therapist. However, I not only offer body centered approaches but a variety of other creative modalities such as art making, role play, and creative writing to awaken our healthiest parts. I have consistently witnessed the power of incorporating these non-verbal and artistically expressive techniques into the traditional counseling process.
Do you want to create change? Do you want to learn how to make intrapersonal and interpersonal shifts in order to move through your life with more ease? With 30 years of experience, I am a seasoned dance/movement therapist. However, I not only offer body centered approaches but a variety of other creative modalities such as art making, role play, and creative writing to awaken our healthiest parts. I have consistently witnessed the power of incorporating these non-verbal and artistically expressive techniques into the traditional counseling process.
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I work with highly sensitive clients and take a holistic perspective in my approach. My focus is on clients from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds. I am happy to assist and collaborate with you on this journey of healing and growth. I take a collaborative approach as I value the therapeutic relationship and have a lot of empathy for your challenges.
I work with highly sensitive clients and take a holistic perspective in my approach. My focus is on clients from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds. I am happy to assist and collaborate with you on this journey of healing and growth. I take a collaborative approach as I value the therapeutic relationship and have a lot of empathy for your challenges.
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Anviksha Kalscheur
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605
I am here to help you live your soul's purpose. I believe we do this by doing our own internal emotional work as well as allowing our relationships to be mirrors for us. I will help you explore your inner world as well as your relationships and move through struggle and challenges that eventually lead to personal growth and development. I provide an inspiring, non-judgemental, and supportive space that is intuitive and grounded in research and extensive experience. I help families and its' members wherever they are on their journey in life. I will help facilitate a healthy integration of your mind, body and spirit.
I am here to help you live your soul's purpose. I believe we do this by doing our own internal emotional work as well as allowing our relationships to be mirrors for us. I will help you explore your inner world as well as your relationships and move through struggle and challenges that eventually lead to personal growth and development. I provide an inspiring, non-judgemental, and supportive space that is intuitive and grounded in research and extensive experience. I help families and its' members wherever they are on their journey in life. I will help facilitate a healthy integration of your mind, body and spirit.
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Therapy is about providing professional support to help you work through what blocks you from experiencing the freedom of emotion and choice. Sometimes, our cultural, familial, and social experiences cause us pain that we don’t know how to process, which stops us from living fully and freely. Our patterns and ways of responding interfere with making sense of our experiences. We need help sifting through our thoughts and emotions to get clarity. Recovery from depression is a healing process, whether from a chemical imbalance or in reaction to life.
Therapy is about providing professional support to help you work through what blocks you from experiencing the freedom of emotion and choice. Sometimes, our cultural, familial, and social experiences cause us pain that we don’t know how to process, which stops us from living fully and freely. Our patterns and ways of responding interfere with making sense of our experiences. We need help sifting through our thoughts and emotions to get clarity. Recovery from depression is a healing process, whether from a chemical imbalance or in reaction to life.
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Coral Heart Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605
It wasn’t always easy growing up or getting through my 20’s. I felt like the world was up against me and I couldn’t make any mistakes, especially as a young professional of color. I focused on trying to be “perfect” so that I could escape harsh judgment that I knew I’d receive anyway. Instead of experiencing triumph from my efforts, I ended up exhausted and burnt out. I soon discovered how my past affected me. Now, I guide others in discovering how parts of themselves and their past have led them to having similar experiences. I assist in showing clients that they can make mistakes to grow and gain life lessons.
It wasn’t always easy growing up or getting through my 20’s. I felt like the world was up against me and I couldn’t make any mistakes, especially as a young professional of color. I focused on trying to be “perfect” so that I could escape harsh judgment that I knew I’d receive anyway. Instead of experiencing triumph from my efforts, I ended up exhausted and burnt out. I soon discovered how my past affected me. Now, I guide others in discovering how parts of themselves and their past have led them to having similar experiences. I assist in showing clients that they can make mistakes to grow and gain life lessons.
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Culturally Competent Therapy PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Culturally Competent Therapy specializes in building trust and a therapeutic alliance with their clients, so they are prepared to do the work. Clients, often including licensed therapists, feel accepted to be themselves in a safe environment. Individualized tailored approaches include culturally sensitive cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to treatment that may challenge the client's belief system. I enjoy helping clients of all backgrounds discover the root of their problems and understanding the value of cultural factors such as family, race, socio-economic status, work/career demands, and integration of faith.
Culturally Competent Therapy specializes in building trust and a therapeutic alliance with their clients, so they are prepared to do the work. Clients, often including licensed therapists, feel accepted to be themselves in a safe environment. Individualized tailored approaches include culturally sensitive cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to treatment that may challenge the client's belief system. I enjoy helping clients of all backgrounds discover the root of their problems and understanding the value of cultural factors such as family, race, socio-economic status, work/career demands, and integration of faith.
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Hello, I'm an aspiring art therapist with a passion for fostering healing and growth through creative expression. I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling at SAIC. I bring a wealth of experience gained from working with diverse age groups & demographics at a behavioral health hospital. As an immigrant, my cultural insights add a distinctive dimension to my practice. I prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity. I recognize that mental health struggles are multifaceted, and I'm committed to guiding individuals through these challenges via the transformative power of art.
Hello, I'm an aspiring art therapist with a passion for fostering healing and growth through creative expression. I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling at SAIC. I bring a wealth of experience gained from working with diverse age groups & demographics at a behavioral health hospital. As an immigrant, my cultural insights add a distinctive dimension to my practice. I prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity. I recognize that mental health struggles are multifaceted, and I'm committed to guiding individuals through these challenges via the transformative power of art.
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Somatic Therapists
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.