Somatic Therapists in San Diego, CA

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Susan Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92128
Waitlist for new clients
I am specialized in the use of Art Psychotherapy I am trained toward certification in Somatic Experiencing.
I believe that each person is born unique and important to this earth. Behavior is adaptive and as such can be understood in the context of experience. I assist with helping others understand patterns of behavior that may contribute to one's unhappiness. I work with marital and relational difficulties to find ways of communicating and honoring differences. I teach about positive communication and assist with developing skills that lead to feeling heard and understood. I assist parents to successfully teach their children to accept and follow direction with the use of behavioral programs best suited to meet the individual need.
I am specialized in the use of Art Psychotherapy I am trained toward certification in Somatic Experiencing.
I believe that each person is born unique and important to this earth. Behavior is adaptive and as such can be understood in the context of experience. I assist with helping others understand patterns of behavior that may contribute to one's unhappiness. I work with marital and relational difficulties to find ways of communicating and honoring differences. I teach about positive communication and assist with developing skills that lead to feeling heard and understood. I assist parents to successfully teach their children to accept and follow direction with the use of behavioral programs best suited to meet the individual need.
(858) 375-4702 View (858) 375-4702
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Nikita Terrian
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92122  (Online Only)
I use a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, including Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Somatic techniques, and Strength-Based strategies.
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
I use a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, including Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Somatic techniques, and Strength-Based strategies.
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
(858) 358-6270 View (858) 358-6270
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Chelsea Herr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92109
I employ the use of evidence-based modalities to guide my practice, integrating the profound wisdom of holistic modalities and somatic approaches into my therapeutic work.
Are you seeking meaningful human connection and healing that can support you in discovering and developing a more lively and authentic sense of self and embodiment in life? Whether you are experiencing the debilitating aftermath of trauma, addiction, loss, interpersonal difficulties, or feeling emotionally disconnected with anxiety or depression, I invite you to reach out. I have engaged in years of specialized training in trauma-informed care, and utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience.
I employ the use of evidence-based modalities to guide my practice, integrating the profound wisdom of holistic modalities and somatic approaches into my therapeutic work.
Are you seeking meaningful human connection and healing that can support you in discovering and developing a more lively and authentic sense of self and embodiment in life? Whether you are experiencing the debilitating aftermath of trauma, addiction, loss, interpersonal difficulties, or feeling emotionally disconnected with anxiety or depression, I invite you to reach out. I have engaged in years of specialized training in trauma-informed care, and utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience.
(619) 404-0297 View (619) 404-0297
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Dr. Inbar C Young
Psychologist, PsyD, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130  (Online Only)
The cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and somatic approaches that I offer, will help you break free from this cycle.
You wake up exhausted, and defeated. High anxiety, racing thoughts and loneliness overshadow every hint of joy in your life. As your energy plummets, small tasks become huge. Just talking seems like a chore. Irritability and exhaustion are a constant battle. Loved ones complain that you are removed and shutdown. You want to let them in, but it’s hard to trust anyone. It’s become impossible to turn off that negative voice in your head that keeps saying you aren’t doing enough. No one understands. Everything triggers you. The past is tied up with the present, your thoughts are dark, and you’re afraid of losing everything.
The cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and somatic approaches that I offer, will help you break free from this cycle.
You wake up exhausted, and defeated. High anxiety, racing thoughts and loneliness overshadow every hint of joy in your life. As your energy plummets, small tasks become huge. Just talking seems like a chore. Irritability and exhaustion are a constant battle. Loved ones complain that you are removed and shutdown. You want to let them in, but it’s hard to trust anyone. It’s become impossible to turn off that negative voice in your head that keeps saying you aren’t doing enough. No one understands. Everything triggers you. The past is tied up with the present, your thoughts are dark, and you’re afraid of losing everything.
(858) 779-0114 View (858) 779-0114
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Amira Gregory - Expansive Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, ACSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
I'll share contemplative, mindfulness, and somatic practices to support your therapeutic goals.
As a Black, queer clinician, I have witnessed the mental health challenges that can arise while existing in environments that do not affirm our identities. My practice is dedicated to uplifting the lives and experiences of historically marginalized communities, including Black and Indigenous People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. My aim is to promote resilience, empowerment, and authenticity by cultivating an affirmative therapeutic relationship. We will utilize tools to help you gain insight into your life and relationships, and deepen your capacity to be present with distressing emotions.
I'll share contemplative, mindfulness, and somatic practices to support your therapeutic goals.
As a Black, queer clinician, I have witnessed the mental health challenges that can arise while existing in environments that do not affirm our identities. My practice is dedicated to uplifting the lives and experiences of historically marginalized communities, including Black and Indigenous People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. My aim is to promote resilience, empowerment, and authenticity by cultivating an affirmative therapeutic relationship. We will utilize tools to help you gain insight into your life and relationships, and deepen your capacity to be present with distressing emotions.
(213) 463-8190 View (213) 463-8190
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Madison Omholt
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92106
I hold a PhD, have received years of somatic, psychological, group, and other psycho-physiological therapies, as well as have been working on myself daily for almost 40 years.
As a therapist/teacher I ask that my clients be willing to grow. Growth can look many ways, but always involves practice. The people who take what they learn in sesh, practice it with insight, vulnerality, openness, and some diligence, they get the brilliance, sometimes very trying, and grace of somatic and relational transformation.
I hold a PhD, have received years of somatic, psychological, group, and other psycho-physiological therapies, as well as have been working on myself daily for almost 40 years.
As a therapist/teacher I ask that my clients be willing to grow. Growth can look many ways, but always involves practice. The people who take what they learn in sesh, practice it with insight, vulnerality, openness, and some diligence, they get the brilliance, sometimes very trying, and grace of somatic and relational transformation.
(619) 273-5062 View (619) 273-5062
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Linda Collins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
Mind and body approaches that I teach and support in psychotherapy include somatic experiencing, mindful awareness of present moment experience of thoughts, sensations and emotions with kindness towards oneself and non-judgement.
I specialize in an integration of mind and body approaches for working with personal and relationship change. This might include learning mindful awareness practices, self-compassion, stress-reduction skills and approaches for working with negative thoughts and emotional reactivity. These practices are very helpful for clients working with issues such as anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, relationship issues, stress-related physical problems and life transitions. I work with couples to support improved communication, conflict resolution, reduced reactivity and improved emotional connection.
Mind and body approaches that I teach and support in psychotherapy include somatic experiencing, mindful awareness of present moment experience of thoughts, sensations and emotions with kindness towards oneself and non-judgement.
I specialize in an integration of mind and body approaches for working with personal and relationship change. This might include learning mindful awareness practices, self-compassion, stress-reduction skills and approaches for working with negative thoughts and emotional reactivity. These practices are very helpful for clients working with issues such as anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, relationship issues, stress-related physical problems and life transitions. I work with couples to support improved communication, conflict resolution, reduced reactivity and improved emotional connection.
(858) 201-4325 View (858) 201-4325
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Jana Crosby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, self esteem, somatic issues, or life transitions in adults ages 18-40. Do you feel stressed, insecure, or ashamed, constantly battling with intrusive thoughts or impulses that you may not even entirely believe, but still can't seem to let go of? Are you feeling stuck in the trap of perfectionism, alone with high levels of emotional or physical pain, confused about sense of self or life direction, or wondering why your relationships aren't as fulfilling as you'd like? If so, we might be a good match to explore potential therapy together.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, self esteem, somatic issues, or life transitions in adults ages 18-40. Do you feel stressed, insecure, or ashamed, constantly battling with intrusive thoughts or impulses that you may not even entirely believe, but still can't seem to let go of? Are you feeling stuck in the trap of perfectionism, alone with high levels of emotional or physical pain, confused about sense of self or life direction, or wondering why your relationships aren't as fulfilling as you'd like? If so, we might be a good match to explore potential therapy together.
(619) 650-6834 View (619) 650-6834
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Amber Merziotis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, Somatic
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92110  (Online Only)
I love being a therapist and feel honored to be a part of my clients’ wellness journey. Specializing in trauma-informed somatic therapy, I help people tap into their body’s wisdom to help them feel more integrated in body, mind and spirit. No matter what you are experiencing, you will be met with warmth, patience, and curiosity.
I love being a therapist and feel honored to be a part of my clients’ wellness journey. Specializing in trauma-informed somatic therapy, I help people tap into their body’s wisdom to help them feel more integrated in body, mind and spirit. No matter what you are experiencing, you will be met with warmth, patience, and curiosity.
(619) 432-4810 View (619) 432-4810
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Keller Rich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92122
The modalities I use include motivational interviewing, CBT, family systems approach for relational therapy, somatic and attachment focused EMDR.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from a range of different issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD and severe mental illness. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to create a supportive, caring environment in which each individual can flourish within their family system. I also work with athletes experiencing a range of different issues including performance anxiety, stress management, and body image issues.
The modalities I use include motivational interviewing, CBT, family systems approach for relational therapy, somatic and attachment focused EMDR.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from a range of different issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD and severe mental illness. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to create a supportive, caring environment in which each individual can flourish within their family system. I also work with athletes experiencing a range of different issues including performance anxiety, stress management, and body image issues.
(858) 221-0344 View (858) 221-0344
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Healmatic Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92105
We believe in the Mind Body connection and use EMDR, Brain-spotting, inner child work, and somatic work to facilitate healing.
Welcome! Healmatic Group Practice, led by Brittani Williams, LCSW, is an inclusive therapy space that fosters healing for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Healmatic’s approach is grounded in the acknowledgment of the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit, guided by a trauma-informed framework and a deep commitment to healing justice principles.
We believe in the Mind Body connection and use EMDR, Brain-spotting, inner child work, and somatic work to facilitate healing.
Welcome! Healmatic Group Practice, led by Brittani Williams, LCSW, is an inclusive therapy space that fosters healing for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Healmatic’s approach is grounded in the acknowledgment of the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit, guided by a trauma-informed framework and a deep commitment to healing justice principles.
(619) 304-7142 View (619) 304-7142
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Gissell Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101
Hello and welcome! I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am committed to providing all my clients with compassionate support, an affirming space to be themselves, and a lens of curiosity and acceptance free of judgment. I work with adults and couples challenged by relationship issues, trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety, somatic symptoms, identity issues, gender dysphoria, depression, and neurodivergence. Through our work we can help you identify and break out of cycles that are no longer serving you, renew your sense of hope & zest for life, and create lifelong changes.
Hello and welcome! I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am committed to providing all my clients with compassionate support, an affirming space to be themselves, and a lens of curiosity and acceptance free of judgment. I work with adults and couples challenged by relationship issues, trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety, somatic symptoms, identity issues, gender dysphoria, depression, and neurodivergence. Through our work we can help you identify and break out of cycles that are no longer serving you, renew your sense of hope & zest for life, and create lifelong changes.
(619) 853-4568 View (619) 853-4568
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Vida Somatic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92106
Through Somatic Experiencing, people can learn to recognize the stress patterns that are held in the body and utilize skills to restore balance and comfort.
Ask yourself the following questions: When was the last time you felt like yourself? Are you experiencing frightening pictures or memories that keep popping into your mind? Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you having stomach problems? Is your heart racing all the time? Do you feel like something bad is always going to happen? Do you feel numb and depressed? Are you feeling disconnected from everyone? Even after a major life event or traumatic experience has passed, we often feel discomfort in our bodies. Vida Somatic Therapy works alongside people to ease their physical and mental discomfort.
Through Somatic Experiencing, people can learn to recognize the stress patterns that are held in the body and utilize skills to restore balance and comfort.
Ask yourself the following questions: When was the last time you felt like yourself? Are you experiencing frightening pictures or memories that keep popping into your mind? Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you having stomach problems? Is your heart racing all the time? Do you feel like something bad is always going to happen? Do you feel numb and depressed? Are you feeling disconnected from everyone? Even after a major life event or traumatic experience has passed, we often feel discomfort in our bodies. Vida Somatic Therapy works alongside people to ease their physical and mental discomfort.
(619) 404-0732 View (619) 404-0732
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Marni L Greenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92110
I am a beginning level student of Somatic Experiencing, a trauma treatment method that helps heal through the nervous system to find greater integration and a sense of well-being.
I know that you want to feel more confident and hopeful, manage stress more gracefully and calmly, and communicate more effectively. You don't have to remain stuck in patterns that appear to be holding you back. You have unique strengths that can help you cope through any difficult time. With acceptance and compassion, and through our collaborations, I can help you find more awareness and balance so that you can trust yourself to be able to handle what comes your way with more grace and ease.
I am a beginning level student of Somatic Experiencing, a trauma treatment method that helps heal through the nervous system to find greater integration and a sense of well-being.
I know that you want to feel more confident and hopeful, manage stress more gracefully and calmly, and communicate more effectively. You don't have to remain stuck in patterns that appear to be holding you back. You have unique strengths that can help you cope through any difficult time. With acceptance and compassion, and through our collaborations, I can help you find more awareness and balance so that you can trust yourself to be able to handle what comes your way with more grace and ease.
(858) 432-3290 View (858) 432-3290
Ian Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
Not accepting new clients
I use a variety of approaches like attachment/emotion focused, holistic, somatic experiencing to name a few.
Hello, my name is Ian and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego. If you are dealing with relationship issues, stress, loss, anxiety, or difficult life situations, please give me a call. Are you feeling anxious, lonely, betrayed, or looking to rebuild after a difficult marriage and divorce? I'm here to help you find healing and happiness and help with the problems or issues that you want to talk about. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, 16 years of age and up. Contact me today for a free, 15 minute, phone consultation.
I use a variety of approaches like attachment/emotion focused, holistic, somatic experiencing to name a few.
Hello, my name is Ian and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego. If you are dealing with relationship issues, stress, loss, anxiety, or difficult life situations, please give me a call. Are you feeling anxious, lonely, betrayed, or looking to rebuild after a difficult marriage and divorce? I'm here to help you find healing and happiness and help with the problems or issues that you want to talk about. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, 16 years of age and up. Contact me today for a free, 15 minute, phone consultation.
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Tara Guden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
Somatic therapy components are interwoven in the practice.
Often my clients have been in traditional talk therapy but something still felt missing or unaddressed. They come to me looking to deepen their mental and emotional well being with something more. Most of my clients struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or boundary setting. Nearly all of my clients have experienced something in their lives that's left them changed in some way such as unhealthy romantic relationships, chronic illness, or a traumatic childhood.
Somatic therapy components are interwoven in the practice.
Often my clients have been in traditional talk therapy but something still felt missing or unaddressed. They come to me looking to deepen their mental and emotional well being with something more. Most of my clients struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or boundary setting. Nearly all of my clients have experienced something in their lives that's left them changed in some way such as unhealthy romantic relationships, chronic illness, or a traumatic childhood.
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Christian Ernest Urias
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92104
My therapeutic background is eclectic; and I use different modalities including Client-centered, Trauma focused, CBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Play therapy and Art to help foster healing, growth and insight.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Do you feel not present in your life? It is sometimes difficult to feel like yourself in an ever changing and unpredictable world combined with life stressors. You are not alone and there is hope. Hello, my name is Christian Urias and I am a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I have a passion for working with adults and children to help create positive changes, and support individuals to improve their lives and achieve their life's goals.
My therapeutic background is eclectic; and I use different modalities including Client-centered, Trauma focused, CBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Play therapy and Art to help foster healing, growth and insight.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Do you feel not present in your life? It is sometimes difficult to feel like yourself in an ever changing and unpredictable world combined with life stressors. You are not alone and there is hope. Hello, my name is Christian Urias and I am a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I have a passion for working with adults and children to help create positive changes, and support individuals to improve their lives and achieve their life's goals.
(619) 949-3918 View (619) 949-3918
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Garet Bedrosian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CiRT, MFEC, CBT, CET
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92111
My specialties in Relationship Therapy, Equus Coaching, Somatic Therapy, EMDR & Expressive Arts help me connect with you and your relationship.
Is your relationship in trouble? Does your relationship feel dull and lifeless? Are you at the beginning of a new relationship and want to make sure this one works out? We all need to learn how to make relationships work. There are a few things you need to know. 1. All relationships go through a cycle, and one of those cycles includes conflict. Yes, conflict is supposed to happen because it helps us grow and heal. 2. All those great feelings you had at the beginning were because of hormones, and they don't last. 3. You are in this relationship because you hold the key to each other's healing. I can help create a safe environment.
My specialties in Relationship Therapy, Equus Coaching, Somatic Therapy, EMDR & Expressive Arts help me connect with you and your relationship.
Is your relationship in trouble? Does your relationship feel dull and lifeless? Are you at the beginning of a new relationship and want to make sure this one works out? We all need to learn how to make relationships work. There are a few things you need to know. 1. All relationships go through a cycle, and one of those cycles includes conflict. Yes, conflict is supposed to happen because it helps us grow and heal. 2. All those great feelings you had at the beginning were because of hormones, and they don't last. 3. You are in this relationship because you hold the key to each other's healing. I can help create a safe environment.
(619) 432-3260 View (619) 432-3260
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Eva Michelle Belanger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
Somatic Experiencing (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness are how I practice and help you attain health.
Human beings have an innate capacity towards healing and are unconsciously driven to be better psychologically, even when we think we are at our worst. In other words, we already have all we need to get better, we just need to access it. Naturally, our bodies, minds, and hearts seek equilibrium, peace and ultimately joy; a fully embodied human coherence. Together, in a safe, compassionate, and non judgmental environment we can create positive change for you. My personal goal is to be a safe container for you to explore your internal self, while ultimately helping you reach the goals you aim to achieve in therapy. I truly believe in people and their ability to self actualize, heal, and to live life with happiness and satisfaction.
Somatic Experiencing (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness are how I practice and help you attain health.
Human beings have an innate capacity towards healing and are unconsciously driven to be better psychologically, even when we think we are at our worst. In other words, we already have all we need to get better, we just need to access it. Naturally, our bodies, minds, and hearts seek equilibrium, peace and ultimately joy; a fully embodied human coherence. Together, in a safe, compassionate, and non judgmental environment we can create positive change for you. My personal goal is to be a safe container for you to explore your internal self, while ultimately helping you reach the goals you aim to achieve in therapy. I truly believe in people and their ability to self actualize, heal, and to live life with happiness and satisfaction.
(619) 900-6912 View (619) 900-6912
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Imani Safiya Francis
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I believe in the power of somatic healing, mindfulness and DBT.
Hello and welcome! It's a pleasure to have you here. I deeply believe everyone has a right to healing. I am deeply committed to working with individuals who are navigating a verity of challenges. My goal is to create a supportive and empathetic space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward mental well-being. Together, we will explore mind-body connection, coping strategies, and work towards fostering a sense of balance and fulfillment. I am dedicated to providing a therapeutic environment that promotes healing, growth, and a renewed sense of hope.
I believe in the power of somatic healing, mindfulness and DBT.
Hello and welcome! It's a pleasure to have you here. I deeply believe everyone has a right to healing. I am deeply committed to working with individuals who are navigating a verity of challenges. My goal is to create a supportive and empathetic space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward mental well-being. Together, we will explore mind-body connection, coping strategies, and work towards fostering a sense of balance and fulfillment. I am dedicated to providing a therapeutic environment that promotes healing, growth, and a renewed sense of hope.
(619) 648-5108 View (619) 648-5108
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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.