Somatic Therapists in 60622
Nicole Tyrpak - Somatic And Nervous System Trauma Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I utilize an eclectic person-centered, trauma informed approach pulling from CBT, DBT, somatic, and central nervous approaches to tailor to your unique strengths and needs.
Hi! I'm Nicole. Whether it's unraveling the impact of trauma, managing the complexities of eating disorders, or navigating the depths of depression and anxiety, I'm here to provide you with tailored, evidence-based strategies for healing.I understand the unique struggles associated with identity and stigma in the context of these conditions. I prioritize feelings of safety and belonging. Together, we'll explore ways to develop a strong and resilient sense of self, free from the burdens of societal judgment.My ultimate goal is to empower you to not only overcome your challenges but to thrive and find a path to a more fulfilling life.
I utilize an eclectic person-centered, trauma informed approach pulling from CBT, DBT, somatic, and central nervous approaches to tailor to your unique strengths and needs.
Hi! I'm Nicole. Whether it's unraveling the impact of trauma, managing the complexities of eating disorders, or navigating the depths of depression and anxiety, I'm here to provide you with tailored, evidence-based strategies for healing.I understand the unique struggles associated with identity and stigma in the context of these conditions. I prioritize feelings of safety and belonging. Together, we'll explore ways to develop a strong and resilient sense of self, free from the burdens of societal judgment.My ultimate goal is to empower you to not only overcome your challenges but to thrive and find a path to a more fulfilling life.
Camila Richmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a variety of somatic techniques to help clients understand the connection of body and mind in overall wellness.
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
I utilize a variety of somatic techniques to help clients understand the connection of body and mind in overall wellness.
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
Rebecca Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I have spent the last 13 years becoming formally trained in therapeutic models that are both restorative and result producing (Internal Family Systems, Somatic Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Art Therapy).
When we are able to truly understand ourselves and our relationships, we can build a life of genuine meaning and connection. Many people enter into therapy only to find themselves gaining small amounts of insight that produce little or no changes in their life. My therapeutic methods produce results that not only change the way we feel about ourselves in the world but change our behaviors. I am respectful of the fact that everyone's pace and tolerance to different interventions varies. My work is reflective of the care and respect I have for each and every client as individuals.
I have spent the last 13 years becoming formally trained in therapeutic models that are both restorative and result producing (Internal Family Systems, Somatic Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Art Therapy).
When we are able to truly understand ourselves and our relationships, we can build a life of genuine meaning and connection. Many people enter into therapy only to find themselves gaining small amounts of insight that produce little or no changes in their life. My therapeutic methods produce results that not only change the way we feel about ourselves in the world but change our behaviors. I am respectful of the fact that everyone's pace and tolerance to different interventions varies. My work is reflective of the care and respect I have for each and every client as individuals.
My approach is rooted in neuroscience, and informed by internal family systems, somatic methods, inner child work, strengths-based narratives, CBT, and a trauma-responsive blend of the harm reduction model and 12-step principles.
There are a few golden threads tying us together, serving as reminders of our most universal experience; a desire to be truly seen and heard by others, and to understand ourselves. To pursue these ideals, often, means you may be feeling lost, as if you're constantly performing for others or on display, lonesome, a lack of authenticity, as if there's a disconnect between you and "them", an inability to form or maintain meaningful, stable relationships, frustration, shame, self-hatred, self-sabotaging patterns of behavior. The connection between these is the healing in-between. One requires the other and you don't have to go it alone.
My approach is rooted in neuroscience, and informed by internal family systems, somatic methods, inner child work, strengths-based narratives, CBT, and a trauma-responsive blend of the harm reduction model and 12-step principles.
There are a few golden threads tying us together, serving as reminders of our most universal experience; a desire to be truly seen and heard by others, and to understand ourselves. To pursue these ideals, often, means you may be feeling lost, as if you're constantly performing for others or on display, lonesome, a lack of authenticity, as if there's a disconnect between you and "them", an inability to form or maintain meaningful, stable relationships, frustration, shame, self-hatred, self-sabotaging patterns of behavior. The connection between these is the healing in-between. One requires the other and you don't have to go it alone.
Holly Chuang
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
For people hoping for their relationship with their parents to change, their future to be less lonely, or their anxiety to quiet down: I am one of Agave Studio's professional counselors and a trauma therapist, trained as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Somatic Experiencing works to heal trauma through accessing the nervous system and allowing the body to complete physiological responses that got stuck in the body during a traumatic event, or over time, as is the case for racial and childhood trauma.
For people hoping for their relationship with their parents to change, their future to be less lonely, or their anxiety to quiet down: I am one of Agave Studio's professional counselors and a trauma therapist, trained as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Somatic Experiencing works to heal trauma through accessing the nervous system and allowing the body to complete physiological responses that got stuck in the body during a traumatic event, or over time, as is the case for racial and childhood trauma.
Estrella Askren-Gonzalez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We'll use an Internal Family Systems approach to increase mind & bodily harmony and grow to appreciate the ways our bodies try to protect us! From there, we might use somatic or exposure therapy to help you heal and welcome change.
How often have you been told how responsible or mature you were as a child? Maybe you feel highly impacted by others' emotions or reactions. What's it like to consider that these things may have developed as a means to survive chaos and instability in life? We'll work together to embrace what we feel plague us. There's strength and power in all of these things. I work with clients healing from childhood trauma, those looking to improve their relationship with food & their bodies as well as clients living with intrusive thoughts, panic and obsessive thinking.
We'll use an Internal Family Systems approach to increase mind & bodily harmony and grow to appreciate the ways our bodies try to protect us! From there, we might use somatic or exposure therapy to help you heal and welcome change.
How often have you been told how responsible or mature you were as a child? Maybe you feel highly impacted by others' emotions or reactions. What's it like to consider that these things may have developed as a means to survive chaos and instability in life? We'll work together to embrace what we feel plague us. There's strength and power in all of these things. I work with clients healing from childhood trauma, those looking to improve their relationship with food & their bodies as well as clients living with intrusive thoughts, panic and obsessive thinking.
Kylie Cherpes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMFT, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
In sessions I thoughtfully blend relational, somatic, and strengths-based approaches tailored to each client's needs and goals.
Are you ready to attune to your own story and needs? Are you looking for ways to heal and grow the way you interact with yourself, your loved ones, and others? Individuals and couples use the therapeutic space to gain insight, practice new skills and responses, foster healing and growth to overcome historical and current challenges, learn how to identify and change patterns that continue to get in the way of the relationships they envision, and practice how to lean into speciality support during conception and fertility journeys, pregnancy, and postpartum.
In sessions I thoughtfully blend relational, somatic, and strengths-based approaches tailored to each client's needs and goals.
Are you ready to attune to your own story and needs? Are you looking for ways to heal and grow the way you interact with yourself, your loved ones, and others? Individuals and couples use the therapeutic space to gain insight, practice new skills and responses, foster healing and growth to overcome historical and current challenges, learn how to identify and change patterns that continue to get in the way of the relationships they envision, and practice how to lean into speciality support during conception and fertility journeys, pregnancy, and postpartum.
I am committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for clients to grow in self-awareness, curiosity, responsibility and authenticity. I use a variety of client-centered treatment modalities in my work depending on the individual client's needs, including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing. I believe in the mind-body connection and work to incorporate the body's knowledge in treating a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and life transitions.
I am committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for clients to grow in self-awareness, curiosity, responsibility and authenticity. I use a variety of client-centered treatment modalities in my work depending on the individual client's needs, including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing. I believe in the mind-body connection and work to incorporate the body's knowledge in treating a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and life transitions.
I use a person-centered, strength-based, relational approach grounded in Attachment Theory, Somatic practices, and Trauma-Informed care.
Over the past 27 years I have been committed to supporting teens and adults healing journey. My clients are seeking emotional healing, self-regulation, and personal growth. In addition to therapeutic support, I help leaders, entrepreneurs and managers develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and relational skills critical for leading teams through difficult transitions and challenges. My leadership experience enables me to guide individuals who not only want to improve their personal lives but also those looking to enhance their leadership effectiveness, empowering them to foster strong, compassionate, and high-performing teams.
I use a person-centered, strength-based, relational approach grounded in Attachment Theory, Somatic practices, and Trauma-Informed care.
Over the past 27 years I have been committed to supporting teens and adults healing journey. My clients are seeking emotional healing, self-regulation, and personal growth. In addition to therapeutic support, I help leaders, entrepreneurs and managers develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and relational skills critical for leading teams through difficult transitions and challenges. My leadership experience enables me to guide individuals who not only want to improve their personal lives but also those looking to enhance their leadership effectiveness, empowering them to foster strong, compassionate, and high-performing teams.
Louise Sherman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCPC, CCTP, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
Louise is dedicated to renewing lives and supporting the recovery of those struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-worth and trauma. Louise strives to enhance an individual's quality of life and relationship with self, understanding that when met with adequate support, we can all find healing and fulfillment in life. Louise utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach, including Insight Oriented Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Attachment-Based Theory, Experiential Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Psycho-Education and EMDR Therapy.
Louise is dedicated to renewing lives and supporting the recovery of those struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-worth and trauma. Louise strives to enhance an individual's quality of life and relationship with self, understanding that when met with adequate support, we can all find healing and fulfillment in life. Louise utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach, including Insight Oriented Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Attachment-Based Theory, Experiential Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Psycho-Education and EMDR Therapy.
Jenna Burr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I use a trauma-informed, attachment-focused lens and integrate a blend of psychodynamic, relational, & somatic therapies in my practice.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to the healing process. In our work together, we will co-create a safe, non-judgmental, restorative space. Through genuine warmth, compassion, & humor, my hope is that you’ll feel ready to explore and embark on your unique journey. As someone with a strong spiritual foundation, I empower individuals to tap into their inner healing intelligence as they navigate their past and present life experience. My passion lies in supporting attachment wound healing through reparative connection and increasing awareness & understanding of how trauma gets stored in the body.
I use a trauma-informed, attachment-focused lens and integrate a blend of psychodynamic, relational, & somatic therapies in my practice.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to the healing process. In our work together, we will co-create a safe, non-judgmental, restorative space. Through genuine warmth, compassion, & humor, my hope is that you’ll feel ready to explore and embark on your unique journey. As someone with a strong spiritual foundation, I empower individuals to tap into their inner healing intelligence as they navigate their past and present life experience. My passion lies in supporting attachment wound healing through reparative connection and increasing awareness & understanding of how trauma gets stored in the body.
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Counselor, LCPC, BSP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Approaches and modalities: Brainspotting, Somatic Archaeology, ancestral relations, dream and archetypal work, psychedelic integration, reiki, Yoga, EMDR.
I am an art therapist, certified Brainspotting consultant, death doula, yoga teacher. Embodiment & somatic work is an interpersonal and collective liberation practice; it enriches our compassionate relations with our personal, generational, and collective experiences. I primarily practice Generational Brainspotting to support you in expanding your capacities and sensitivity to thoughtfully uncover and integrate memories, honor grief and joy - all of which can also deepen your generative conflict resolution skills, and access to clarity and creativity. It is your birthright to remember fully, your gifts and purpose in this life.
Approaches and modalities: Brainspotting, Somatic Archaeology, ancestral relations, dream and archetypal work, psychedelic integration, reiki, Yoga, EMDR.
I am an art therapist, certified Brainspotting consultant, death doula, yoga teacher. Embodiment & somatic work is an interpersonal and collective liberation practice; it enriches our compassionate relations with our personal, generational, and collective experiences. I primarily practice Generational Brainspotting to support you in expanding your capacities and sensitivity to thoughtfully uncover and integrate memories, honor grief and joy - all of which can also deepen your generative conflict resolution skills, and access to clarity and creativity. It is your birthright to remember fully, your gifts and purpose in this life.
Vida Holistic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622
My name is Rebeca Davila, and Vida Holistic Therapy provides an integrated therapy approach for your mental health needs that combines talk therapy with somatic therapies such as full-body acupuncture, acupressure, breathing exercises, and meditation. As a Licensed Clinician and a Licensed Acupuncturist, I offer a unique treatment model, the only one of its kind in the State of Michigan & Illinois. Integrated therapies have significant results in healing. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, a difficult life transition, have unresolved trauma, or want to find more meaning in your life, I am here to support you.
My name is Rebeca Davila, and Vida Holistic Therapy provides an integrated therapy approach for your mental health needs that combines talk therapy with somatic therapies such as full-body acupuncture, acupressure, breathing exercises, and meditation. As a Licensed Clinician and a Licensed Acupuncturist, I offer a unique treatment model, the only one of its kind in the State of Michigan & Illinois. Integrated therapies have significant results in healing. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, a difficult life transition, have unresolved trauma, or want to find more meaning in your life, I am here to support you.
Through somatic interventions like mindfulness and breath work, I'll help you release stored stress and trauma in a safe, supportive environment.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or life’s transitions? I’m here to support you in finding emotional balance, embracing your true self, and connecting with your spiritual center. I’m interested in helping you clarify your therapeutic goals and break them down into small and concrete steps, while also highlighting your own unique strengths and support systems. I will encourage you to envision your ideal reality, and work with you towards getting there. Together, we will identify and challenge any thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may act as roadblocks in your life or hinder your growth and progress.
Through somatic interventions like mindfulness and breath work, I'll help you release stored stress and trauma in a safe, supportive environment.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or life’s transitions? I’m here to support you in finding emotional balance, embracing your true self, and connecting with your spiritual center. I’m interested in helping you clarify your therapeutic goals and break them down into small and concrete steps, while also highlighting your own unique strengths and support systems. I will encourage you to envision your ideal reality, and work with you towards getting there. Together, we will identify and challenge any thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may act as roadblocks in your life or hinder your growth and progress.
Semah Shammas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm licensed as a clinical social worker and certified as a psychologically sensitive, trauma-informed yoga teacher through Chicago Room to Breathe. Additionally, I am currently going through the Somatic Attachment Therapy certification program through The Embody Lab. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and complex trauma recovery. I'm an attuned therapist with the intention of meeting clients where they are.
I'm licensed as a clinical social worker and certified as a psychologically sensitive, trauma-informed yoga teacher through Chicago Room to Breathe. Additionally, I am currently going through the Somatic Attachment Therapy certification program through The Embody Lab. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and complex trauma recovery. I'm an attuned therapist with the intention of meeting clients where they are.
Rose Carol
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Whatever the obstacle - fear to move forward, nagging self-doubt, or a harsh inner critic that tells you that you can't do it, I'm here to help you get unstuck! I'm passionate about working with adults affected by anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma as well as those wanting to focus on personal growth and relational issues. I have a background in Executive Functioning Coaching and Holistic Health Coaching, and expertise in a variety of approaches including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Depth Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Inner Child Healing, Somatic/Body Work, and Meditation.
Whatever the obstacle - fear to move forward, nagging self-doubt, or a harsh inner critic that tells you that you can't do it, I'm here to help you get unstuck! I'm passionate about working with adults affected by anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma as well as those wanting to focus on personal growth and relational issues. I have a background in Executive Functioning Coaching and Holistic Health Coaching, and expertise in a variety of approaches including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Depth Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Inner Child Healing, Somatic/Body Work, and Meditation.
I integrate the knowledge acquired in training in Somatic Experience, Perinatal Mood Disorders, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to teach my clients skills to help regulate their emotions, gain clarity in their personal experiences, and feel comfortable in their bodies.
Hola! I am a bilingual therapist passionate about supporting my clients on their healing path. Since 2014, I have been offering services to adults who have experienced trauma in their lives and deal with intense emotions of sadness, fear, anger, worry, and low self-esteem that might be affecting their bodies and their health. I offer my clients a safe space to process their feelings and experiences, teaching them skills that can help them regulate their emotions, feel safe in their bodies, and improve their quality of life. I believe healing occurs by creating and promoting a safe therapeutic relationship.
I integrate the knowledge acquired in training in Somatic Experience, Perinatal Mood Disorders, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to teach my clients skills to help regulate their emotions, gain clarity in their personal experiences, and feel comfortable in their bodies.
Hola! I am a bilingual therapist passionate about supporting my clients on their healing path. Since 2014, I have been offering services to adults who have experienced trauma in their lives and deal with intense emotions of sadness, fear, anger, worry, and low self-esteem that might be affecting their bodies and their health. I offer my clients a safe space to process their feelings and experiences, teaching them skills that can help them regulate their emotions, feel safe in their bodies, and improve their quality of life. I believe healing occurs by creating and promoting a safe therapeutic relationship.
I utilize methods from ACT and DBT, as well as somatic/mindfulness practices.
Life can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and painful. Our lived experiences can influence the paths we take, but they don't have to define us. I work with clients who are looking to take a deeper look at emotional and behavioral patterns, better understand their personal needs, and heal from past wounds to create their meaningful life. My clients may struggle with issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, negative body image, trauma/PTSD, stress management, or relationship issues.
I utilize methods from ACT and DBT, as well as somatic/mindfulness practices.
Life can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and painful. Our lived experiences can influence the paths we take, but they don't have to define us. I work with clients who are looking to take a deeper look at emotional and behavioral patterns, better understand their personal needs, and heal from past wounds to create their meaningful life. My clients may struggle with issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, negative body image, trauma/PTSD, stress management, or relationship issues.
At the heart of my work, I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic therapy model, which means I believe the relationship between the client and therapist can be a transformative component in the growth process. I am a LPC combining modern neurobiology with holistic somatic healing, the psychodynamic therapeutic relationship, and body-based practices to create an experiential awakening on a bodily, psychological and emotional level. I work from a somatic-centered therapeutic approach, meaning that I believe that the body tells the stories and narratives. For more information, my website is: www.kellypastori.com
At the heart of my work, I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic therapy model, which means I believe the relationship between the client and therapist can be a transformative component in the growth process. I am a LPC combining modern neurobiology with holistic somatic healing, the psychodynamic therapeutic relationship, and body-based practices to create an experiential awakening on a bodily, psychological and emotional level. I work from a somatic-centered therapeutic approach, meaning that I believe that the body tells the stories and narratives. For more information, my website is: www.kellypastori.com
Creative people often need multiple ways to process and integrate information before things "click" and real change takes place. Studio art therapy provides an accepting space for flexible self-expression that moves beyond words into the sensory and tangible world. I focus on helping clients connect their unconscious and conscious minds to align around personal and relationship goals in fresh, creative ways. Together we can enter a space where safety and exploration are bridged, and issues of mood, anxiety, and past trauma can be safely and effectively worked through to improve overall functioning through mind-body integration.
Creative people often need multiple ways to process and integrate information before things "click" and real change takes place. Studio art therapy provides an accepting space for flexible self-expression that moves beyond words into the sensory and tangible world. I focus on helping clients connect their unconscious and conscious minds to align around personal and relationship goals in fresh, creative ways. Together we can enter a space where safety and exploration are bridged, and issues of mood, anxiety, and past trauma can be safely and effectively worked through to improve overall functioning through mind-body integration.
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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.