Somatic Therapists in Roseville, CA

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Cristi Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
Looking for a creative approach to dissolve anxieties, reduce stress, lift your mood and resolve patterns that keep you stuck? Need help navigating grief and loss? Want to balance your nervous system and update yourself as you navigate life transitions? Reframe your mindset to highlight what's going right and work through what's not. If you are looking for deep soul healing from your past or traumas with a somatic psycho-spiritual therapist, you are in the right place. Develop true presence, compassion, and fall deeply in love with yourself. Curious about adding holistic healing into your sessions within your cultural lens?
Looking for a creative approach to dissolve anxieties, reduce stress, lift your mood and resolve patterns that keep you stuck? Need help navigating grief and loss? Want to balance your nervous system and update yourself as you navigate life transitions? Reframe your mindset to highlight what's going right and work through what's not. If you are looking for deep soul healing from your past or traumas with a somatic psycho-spiritual therapist, you are in the right place. Develop true presence, compassion, and fall deeply in love with yourself. Curious about adding holistic healing into your sessions within your cultural lens?
(916) 252-1670 View (916) 252-1670
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Jenny Morrell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
Mindfulness, somatic work, emotion-focused therapy, internal family systems and music are some of my approaches implemented to facilitate deep healing and aid in being fully present.
Everyone has a story to tell and wounds to heal. We all have times in our life when we need extra support and help. I desire to come alongside you and work with you to discover your goals, and your healing path. True healing happens in relationship. The therapy relationship is a special relationship. It is a nonjudgmental, safe, caring space that facilitates growth and guides you toward healing and discovering your authentic self.
Mindfulness, somatic work, emotion-focused therapy, internal family systems and music are some of my approaches implemented to facilitate deep healing and aid in being fully present.
Everyone has a story to tell and wounds to heal. We all have times in our life when we need extra support and help. I desire to come alongside you and work with you to discover your goals, and your healing path. True healing happens in relationship. The therapy relationship is a special relationship. It is a nonjudgmental, safe, caring space that facilitates growth and guides you toward healing and discovering your authentic self.
(916) 602-3432 View (916) 602-3432
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Tayler Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
I am trauma informed & use somatic approaches that help connect you back to your body.
Are you noticing that past experiences are holding you back from where you want to be? Perhaps you notice this in your day-to-day life or showing up within your relationships. Maybe you’re beginning to understand your childhood is having an impact on the partners you currently choose, keeping you from being fully seen and vulnerable with another. Maybe you’re beginning to understand that all the times you were called “nice” really meant that you were people pleasing and in turn, sacrificing your own needs. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, depression or feel disconnected from who you truly are.
I am trauma informed & use somatic approaches that help connect you back to your body.
Are you noticing that past experiences are holding you back from where you want to be? Perhaps you notice this in your day-to-day life or showing up within your relationships. Maybe you’re beginning to understand your childhood is having an impact on the partners you currently choose, keeping you from being fully seen and vulnerable with another. Maybe you’re beginning to understand that all the times you were called “nice” really meant that you were people pleasing and in turn, sacrificing your own needs. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, depression or feel disconnected from who you truly are.
(916) 659-8416 View (916) 659-8416
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Carmon Conover Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95747  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR and integrate somatic experiences into our sessions.
Stress. Anxiety. Depression. Confusing emotions. Relationship issues. Poor self image. Unresolved trauma. People seek therapy for many reasons, but taking that first step can be scary. It's a brave step into the unknown, but it's also a path toward healing and insight. Therapy is a special relationship with a guide who offers a new perspective so you can discover your strengths and grow into the person you want to be. I offer a safe environment to learn more about yourself and help you integrate all the parts of yourself into the strong person you were created to be. Strong selves, strong connections.
I am trained in EMDR and integrate somatic experiences into our sessions.
Stress. Anxiety. Depression. Confusing emotions. Relationship issues. Poor self image. Unresolved trauma. People seek therapy for many reasons, but taking that first step can be scary. It's a brave step into the unknown, but it's also a path toward healing and insight. Therapy is a special relationship with a guide who offers a new perspective so you can discover your strengths and grow into the person you want to be. I offer a safe environment to learn more about yourself and help you integrate all the parts of yourself into the strong person you were created to be. Strong selves, strong connections.
(916) 932-9253 View (916) 932-9253
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Anika Harral
LCSW, Coach
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661
I am a certificated somatic trauma therapist and I have extensive experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, relational conflict, school/work stress & destructive patterns of behavior/thoughts.
When we can find meaningful direction our world is a better place, but life can come at us unexpectedly, leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, confused and in pain. I have chosen to specialize with women because I understand the uniqueness of the issues and complexities that women face. Additionally, the power created when women support each other with honoring themselves, is limitless! I also specialize with teens in helping them with their developing sense of self, problem solving skills, coping tools, and finding their way in a complex world. It is a true honor for me to pay witness to other humans’ journeys.
I am a certificated somatic trauma therapist and I have extensive experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, relational conflict, school/work stress & destructive patterns of behavior/thoughts.
When we can find meaningful direction our world is a better place, but life can come at us unexpectedly, leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, confused and in pain. I have chosen to specialize with women because I understand the uniqueness of the issues and complexities that women face. Additionally, the power created when women support each other with honoring themselves, is limitless! I also specialize with teens in helping them with their developing sense of self, problem solving skills, coping tools, and finding their way in a complex world. It is a true honor for me to pay witness to other humans’ journeys.
(916) 794-9192 View (916) 794-9192
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Macie Ann Litchfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
I like to integrate other therapeutic approaches including CBT, Somatic work, Biblical principles upon request and more to provide the best support for each individual.
Women and Mothers - I am passionate about helping women and mothers learn how to understand their anxious feelings and behaviors and implement tools that can support empowerment and confidence back over their life and relationships. The majority of my practice focuses on anxiety including but not limited to anxiety during life transition and adjustments, postpartum and motherhood, and anxious behaviors women are struggling with such as intrusive thoughts, relationship distress, people-pleasing, perfectionism overwhelm and more.
I like to integrate other therapeutic approaches including CBT, Somatic work, Biblical principles upon request and more to provide the best support for each individual.
Women and Mothers - I am passionate about helping women and mothers learn how to understand their anxious feelings and behaviors and implement tools that can support empowerment and confidence back over their life and relationships. The majority of my practice focuses on anxiety including but not limited to anxiety during life transition and adjustments, postpartum and motherhood, and anxious behaviors women are struggling with such as intrusive thoughts, relationship distress, people-pleasing, perfectionism overwhelm and more.
(916) 633-7376 View (916) 633-7376
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Renee Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
My training in Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, & EMDR can help you unlock new levels of growth and get unstuck in the areas you’ve felt caught in for so long.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy before but are now looking for something that goes deeper? Maybe life has forced you to slow down due to the loss of a loved one or another significant change. Perhaps you’ve just come to realize that despite all this go-go-go, you actually feel like you’re still lacking direction, purpose, and deep connection with yourself and those close to you. You don’t want to have to “rehash” the past or revisit every detail of what you’ve experienced, but you know that life can feel different than it does today. You believe long-term change is possible…you just need some help getting there.
My training in Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, & EMDR can help you unlock new levels of growth and get unstuck in the areas you’ve felt caught in for so long.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy before but are now looking for something that goes deeper? Maybe life has forced you to slow down due to the loss of a loved one or another significant change. Perhaps you’ve just come to realize that despite all this go-go-go, you actually feel like you’re still lacking direction, purpose, and deep connection with yourself and those close to you. You don’t want to have to “rehash” the past or revisit every detail of what you’ve experienced, but you know that life can feel different than it does today. You believe long-term change is possible…you just need some help getting there.
(480) 470-0718 View (480) 470-0718
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Paloma Margaret Mckenna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661  (Online Only)
I also have trainings, knowledge and skills in somatic trauma healing methods, self-care, and mindfulness.
Do you struggle with sex, desire, and low self-esteem? Do you find yourself consistently attracting the wrong types of people, want better relationships and to feel good about who you are? If you feel stuck, enraged, depressed, anxious or stressed-out, I would like to be there to support you as become more resilient, aware and empowered in your life. It is human to need connection and belonging from others. Together, we can build those pathways to connection that truly bring the best out of you, helping you to strengthen bonds, become more attached within yourself and in your most intimate relationships.
I also have trainings, knowledge and skills in somatic trauma healing methods, self-care, and mindfulness.
Do you struggle with sex, desire, and low self-esteem? Do you find yourself consistently attracting the wrong types of people, want better relationships and to feel good about who you are? If you feel stuck, enraged, depressed, anxious or stressed-out, I would like to be there to support you as become more resilient, aware and empowered in your life. It is human to need connection and belonging from others. Together, we can build those pathways to connection that truly bring the best out of you, helping you to strengthen bonds, become more attached within yourself and in your most intimate relationships.
(530) 424-2363 View (530) 424-2363
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Gia Herndon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
I utilize an eclectic approach that includes depth-oriented, somatic, Internal Family Systems and CBT techniques.
I believe that we each have an innate force that drives us towards wholeness and the fulfillment of our individual  potential. However, life experiences can lead to a break from our personal experience of the soul, resulting in a deep sense of loss and isolation from self and others. I work collaboratively with my clients to remove obstacles that block the connection to a deeper experience of the soul and authentic self, and then move towards the realization of a fulfilling and purposeful life. "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there... " Rumi
I utilize an eclectic approach that includes depth-oriented, somatic, Internal Family Systems and CBT techniques.
I believe that we each have an innate force that drives us towards wholeness and the fulfillment of our individual  potential. However, life experiences can lead to a break from our personal experience of the soul, resulting in a deep sense of loss and isolation from self and others. I work collaboratively with my clients to remove obstacles that block the connection to a deeper experience of the soul and authentic self, and then move towards the realization of a fulfilling and purposeful life. "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there... " Rumi
(916) 426-4254 View (916) 426-4254
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Kimberly Greene Royce, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661  (Online Only)
I incorporate breath work, grounding techniques, mindfulness practices, psycho education, and somatic interventions into my sessions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and neuropsychotherapist who finds great joy in assisting people during trying times back into a healthier and happier life. I have a warm and non-judgemental approach that provides an opportunity to address both short and long term goals, crisis situations, and long-term underlying issues. I help my clients explore their past and how it is showing up in their present. Working with those struggling after trauma led me to become EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) trained and BSP (Brainspotting) certified.
I incorporate breath work, grounding techniques, mindfulness practices, psycho education, and somatic interventions into my sessions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and neuropsychotherapist who finds great joy in assisting people during trying times back into a healthier and happier life. I have a warm and non-judgemental approach that provides an opportunity to address both short and long term goals, crisis situations, and long-term underlying issues. I help my clients explore their past and how it is showing up in their present. Working with those struggling after trauma led me to become EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) trained and BSP (Brainspotting) certified.
(916) 378-4269 View (916) 378-4269
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Deborah Miller-Froh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
Waitlist for new clients
I graduated from University of Michigan, attended California Institute of Integral Studies and JFK University, and received my graduate degree in Somatic Psychotherapy from JFK.
I work with people who are struggling, and decide take the courageous step to ask for help. Many have a history of trauma and suffer from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, parenting challenges, sleep issues, sexual difficulties, chronic pain, relationship problems, and other post-traumatic responses. Also, present-day situations in our personal or collective worlds can be objectively hard to bear. Our experiences leave traces psychologically and somatically, so I use evidence-based, body-oriented, mindfulness techniques to address limiting patterns so that you can live more authentically today's challenging world.
I graduated from University of Michigan, attended California Institute of Integral Studies and JFK University, and received my graduate degree in Somatic Psychotherapy from JFK.
I work with people who are struggling, and decide take the courageous step to ask for help. Many have a history of trauma and suffer from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, parenting challenges, sleep issues, sexual difficulties, chronic pain, relationship problems, and other post-traumatic responses. Also, present-day situations in our personal or collective worlds can be objectively hard to bear. Our experiences leave traces psychologically and somatically, so I use evidence-based, body-oriented, mindfulness techniques to address limiting patterns so that you can live more authentically today's challenging world.
(916) 378-6706 View (916) 378-6706
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Regina Guthrie Faridnia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, SEP, ADS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
Faster healing desired? Clients who work with me are looking for deeper, somatic psychotherapy approach combined with Integrative medicine.
Indigena Wellness provides an individualized approach with somatic psychotherapy & a wellness center in one place. Dr. Faridnia brings her background in Integrative Medicine to her practice. Indigena offers brain & nervous system-based approaches which tap into body's own innate mechanisms for healing. that will support movement towards healthier connection, trauma resolution, self-understanding, self-care, burnout prevention, stress reduction, increased awareness of mind/body connection & improved relationships.
Faster healing desired? Clients who work with me are looking for deeper, somatic psychotherapy approach combined with Integrative medicine.
Indigena Wellness provides an individualized approach with somatic psychotherapy & a wellness center in one place. Dr. Faridnia brings her background in Integrative Medicine to her practice. Indigena offers brain & nervous system-based approaches which tap into body's own innate mechanisms for healing. that will support movement towards healthier connection, trauma resolution, self-understanding, self-care, burnout prevention, stress reduction, increased awareness of mind/body connection & improved relationships.
(279) 465-0341 View (279) 465-0341
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Dr. Nicolette Bautista
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661
I specialize in PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, bereavement/grief, depression, dissociative disorders, somatic disorders, and codependency.
Maybe something terrible happened to you or someone you love, and you wonder how to live with the triggers, grief, and anger. Your relationships are likely affected - maybe you overreact or feel numb and detached from others. You learned coping skills but are frankly tired of coping. There is good news - the brain can heal itself, called neuroplasticity. I experienced trauma first-hand and healed. I can help you do the same and heal your brain. If you tried other things to heal and found little relief, there is a good chance you have undischarged traumatic stress. Let's get to the trauma root and extract it once and for all!
I specialize in PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, bereavement/grief, depression, dissociative disorders, somatic disorders, and codependency.
Maybe something terrible happened to you or someone you love, and you wonder how to live with the triggers, grief, and anger. Your relationships are likely affected - maybe you overreact or feel numb and detached from others. You learned coping skills but are frankly tired of coping. There is good news - the brain can heal itself, called neuroplasticity. I experienced trauma first-hand and healed. I can help you do the same and heal your brain. If you tried other things to heal and found little relief, there is a good chance you have undischarged traumatic stress. Let's get to the trauma root and extract it once and for all!
(916) 312-1352 View (916) 312-1352
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Golara Parsapour
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
I am a somatic therapist specializing in trauma healing, offering a safe space to explore and release unprocessed trauma.
Imagine reclaiming your sense of self, where the past no longer defines you. You deserve to feel whole, reconnecting with your body and mind for healing and strength. Navigating trauma can feel isolating and overwhelming, with a heaviness in your chest and emotions you can’t name. As your therapist, I aim to understand your pain and guide you toward a life where your past no longer dictates your present—a life of hope, connection, and resilience. Together, we'll work to release anxiety and despair, helping you reclaim your strength and live fully, untethered from the pain that has held you back.
I am a somatic therapist specializing in trauma healing, offering a safe space to explore and release unprocessed trauma.
Imagine reclaiming your sense of self, where the past no longer defines you. You deserve to feel whole, reconnecting with your body and mind for healing and strength. Navigating trauma can feel isolating and overwhelming, with a heaviness in your chest and emotions you can’t name. As your therapist, I aim to understand your pain and guide you toward a life where your past no longer dictates your present—a life of hope, connection, and resilience. Together, we'll work to release anxiety and despair, helping you reclaim your strength and live fully, untethered from the pain that has held you back.
(279) 888-9277 View (279) 888-9277
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Jamie K Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95611
For me, healing by definition, is the process of returning to wholeness. Yet, what that means is unique to each individual. Here in lies the journey. I hold great passion, and respect, for the potential we all have to create change in our own lives. I approach change through a trauma-informed, somatic (body-based), and Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) foundation. In conjunction with an intuitive and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, supportive space for folx to explore their inner worlds and the challenges that may be holding them back from a sense of wholeness.
For me, healing by definition, is the process of returning to wholeness. Yet, what that means is unique to each individual. Here in lies the journey. I hold great passion, and respect, for the potential we all have to create change in our own lives. I approach change through a trauma-informed, somatic (body-based), and Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) foundation. In conjunction with an intuitive and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, supportive space for folx to explore their inner worlds and the challenges that may be holding them back from a sense of wholeness.
(530) 628-9485 View (530) 628-9485
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Brian Ginsberg
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95611
I have found that working with mindfulness and somatic practices (body-related) can be potent complements to talk-centered therapy.
Life can be difficult, but it does not mean that we must suffer due to our circumstances. No matter what life presents us with, we all have the capacity to meet the conditions of this present moment. Whether you have been feeling stuck for a while or are meeting a sudden change in life, engaging therapy can offer support. There is always the possibility for relief here and now - let's join together in this process of discovery.
I have found that working with mindfulness and somatic practices (body-related) can be potent complements to talk-centered therapy.
Life can be difficult, but it does not mean that we must suffer due to our circumstances. No matter what life presents us with, we all have the capacity to meet the conditions of this present moment. Whether you have been feeling stuck for a while or are meeting a sudden change in life, engaging therapy can offer support. There is always the possibility for relief here and now - let's join together in this process of discovery.
(530) 507-7745 View (530) 507-7745
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Donna M. Hutcheson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678  (Online Only)
I tailor counseling to meet the needs of my client drawing from multiple healing approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic and Mindfulness Based practices.
As a client-centered therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental approach in which you can feel safe to begin the healing journey. I firmly believe in building on my client's strengths and skills. My training and experience has included working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and codependency/relationship issues.
I tailor counseling to meet the needs of my client drawing from multiple healing approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic and Mindfulness Based practices.
As a client-centered therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental approach in which you can feel safe to begin the healing journey. I firmly believe in building on my client's strengths and skills. My training and experience has included working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and codependency/relationship issues.
(530) 488-4143 View (530) 488-4143
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Kimberly Ebinger
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
Discover profound healing with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). This cutting-edge treatment, backed by extensive research, combines Ketamine with therapy to effectively address depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. If traditional talk therapy or antidepressants haven't brought relief, KAP might be the solution you need. Clients often experience transformative results, breaking through when other treatments have failed. Ready to go deeper and accelerate your healing journey? Contact me to learn how KAP may help you!
Discover profound healing with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). This cutting-edge treatment, backed by extensive research, combines Ketamine with therapy to effectively address depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. If traditional talk therapy or antidepressants haven't brought relief, KAP might be the solution you need. Clients often experience transformative results, breaking through when other treatments have failed. Ready to go deeper and accelerate your healing journey? Contact me to learn how KAP may help you!
(279) 529-5850 View (279) 529-5850
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Tracey Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
As a relationship counselor, I am passionate about helping couples and individuals build stronger, more fulfilling connections with their loved ones. I believe that everyone deserves to experience healthy and fulfilling relationships and I feel privileged to be able to help partners and individuals along this path. I strive to have openness and honesty in the therapy room so we can truly understand each other, because to be seen and heard is invaluable in true intimacy. My approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
As a relationship counselor, I am passionate about helping couples and individuals build stronger, more fulfilling connections with their loved ones. I believe that everyone deserves to experience healthy and fulfilling relationships and I feel privileged to be able to help partners and individuals along this path. I strive to have openness and honesty in the therapy room so we can truly understand each other, because to be seen and heard is invaluable in true intimacy. My approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
(916) 282-7823 View (916) 282-7823
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Lyl Starr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, Trauma, LGBTQ+
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
Are you noticing experiences from your past showing up in your life or relationships today? Perhaps you’re realizing that the childhood you thought was “typical” was actually anything but, and you’re seeing the patterns showing up in the partners you choose or your tendency to try and keep everyone happy. Maybe you’re walking a road through parenthood that you never expected to be on: infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or postpartum anxiety or depression. While you might have pushed it away for a while, you now can’t ignore the impacts of these experiences on your body, your partner, your child, and your mental health.
Are you noticing experiences from your past showing up in your life or relationships today? Perhaps you’re realizing that the childhood you thought was “typical” was actually anything but, and you’re seeing the patterns showing up in the partners you choose or your tendency to try and keep everyone happy. Maybe you’re walking a road through parenthood that you never expected to be on: infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or postpartum anxiety or depression. While you might have pushed it away for a while, you now can’t ignore the impacts of these experiences on your body, your partner, your child, and your mental health.
(916) 656-0192 View (916) 656-0192
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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.