Somatic Therapists in Bloomfield, CT

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Shanti Finney-Krigel
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CDP, R-DMT, LADC
Verified Verified
Bloomfield, CT 06002
I utilize certified EMDR, cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, somatic psychotherapy, cognitive- behavioral therapy, dance movement therapy, mindfulness techniques, as well as a handful of other evidence-based practices, to help my clients find freedom from old patterns that no longer serve them.
Current in-person openings in CT & telehealth openings for all of CT, WA and CO! Welcome to the Shanti Wellness Center. I'm Shanti, a compassionate licensed psychotherapist, dance movement therapist and chemical dependency clinician. I have been a dedicated licensed therapist for over 21 years. With deep compassion and non-judgmental mindful support, I hold a space for healing and growth to occur. I help clients heal through a wide variety of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges, domestic violence, chronic pain, eating disorders, sleep disorders, addiction, transitions and more.
I utilize certified EMDR, cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, somatic psychotherapy, cognitive- behavioral therapy, dance movement therapy, mindfulness techniques, as well as a handful of other evidence-based practices, to help my clients find freedom from old patterns that no longer serve them.
Current in-person openings in CT & telehealth openings for all of CT, WA and CO! Welcome to the Shanti Wellness Center. I'm Shanti, a compassionate licensed psychotherapist, dance movement therapist and chemical dependency clinician. I have been a dedicated licensed therapist for over 21 years. With deep compassion and non-judgmental mindful support, I hold a space for healing and growth to occur. I help clients heal through a wide variety of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges, domestic violence, chronic pain, eating disorders, sleep disorders, addiction, transitions and more.
(860) 831-4516 View (860) 831-4516
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Jennifer Honen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bloomfield, CT 06002  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also provide consultation to therapists, combining somatic therapy, EMDR and Janina Fisher's clinical application of structural dissociation model.
Please note my practice is currently full, telehealth sessions only. I do offer consultation for therapists. People seek therapy for different reasons - life transitions, anxiety, a sense that they could be living fuller lives; some feel unhappy and stuck in old familiar behaviors. My intention is to co-create a safe, respectful, supportive space to hold the work. Some of my clients seek short term counseling for specific issues, and others want longer term counseling to gain a deeper understanding of the ways they relate to themselves and others.
I also provide consultation to therapists, combining somatic therapy, EMDR and Janina Fisher's clinical application of structural dissociation model.
Please note my practice is currently full, telehealth sessions only. I do offer consultation for therapists. People seek therapy for different reasons - life transitions, anxiety, a sense that they could be living fuller lives; some feel unhappy and stuck in old familiar behaviors. My intention is to co-create a safe, respectful, supportive space to hold the work. Some of my clients seek short term counseling for specific issues, and others want longer term counseling to gain a deeper understanding of the ways they relate to themselves and others.
(860) 356-2498 View (860) 356-2498
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Phoenix Wellness Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Through practices such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, & somatic experiencing, we empower individuals to achieve the goals.
Growth & success begins with healing. Are you or your loved one struggling with feelings of stress, depression, or anxiety? Are you struggling with past traumas? Are you feeling lonely, disconnected, or lacking in potential? If you are ready to build trust and work on your goals to self empowerment, confidence, & success, contact us today. Our skilled & dynamic therapists are trained in EMDR, TFCBT, & more. They also integrate holistic mind-body strategies that supports the reduction of stress, trauma, & anxiety. They are eager to support you on your wellness mission.
Through practices such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, & somatic experiencing, we empower individuals to achieve the goals.
Growth & success begins with healing. Are you or your loved one struggling with feelings of stress, depression, or anxiety? Are you struggling with past traumas? Are you feeling lonely, disconnected, or lacking in potential? If you are ready to build trust and work on your goals to self empowerment, confidence, & success, contact us today. Our skilled & dynamic therapists are trained in EMDR, TFCBT, & more. They also integrate holistic mind-body strategies that supports the reduction of stress, trauma, & anxiety. They are eager to support you on your wellness mission.
(860) 854-7520 View (860) 854-7520
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Carolyn Coleridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomfield, CT 06002
If you are suffering from issues with finding a purpose, I am an expert in that arena. I work with depression, anxiety and give proactive and productive ways to help to heal themselves. I use alternative practices MBSR & theta healing to remove blocks. I am holistically focused working with breath work, essential oils and Reiki. I have a strong spiritual background but not religious. My work is deep, so come clean and ready to do the work. I work with spiritual cycles. I am a mindfulness Meditation. Expert on women's issues and men during emotional crisis to find the spiritual meaning of life's redirection. Licensed in CA & CT.
If you are suffering from issues with finding a purpose, I am an expert in that arena. I work with depression, anxiety and give proactive and productive ways to help to heal themselves. I use alternative practices MBSR & theta healing to remove blocks. I am holistically focused working with breath work, essential oils and Reiki. I have a strong spiritual background but not religious. My work is deep, so come clean and ready to do the work. I work with spiritual cycles. I am a mindfulness Meditation. Expert on women's issues and men during emotional crisis to find the spiritual meaning of life's redirection. Licensed in CA & CT.
(562) 379-5319 View (562) 379-5319
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Debra Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomfield, CT 06002  (Online Only)
After 33 years of experience with adults, children, families, and couples, and many transformational groups, I developed Heart Path Therapy® (HPT), integrating the most life changing tools. They include ancient spiritual wisdom, guided imagery, inner childwork, energy psychology (similar to EFT & EMDR), use of sound, and ancestral connection work (Family Constellations). The goal is to transform emotional and relational struggles by bringing compassion to the source and in turn empower a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life. Join an adolescent or adult HPT® GROUP, inspiring online heart opening communities.
After 33 years of experience with adults, children, families, and couples, and many transformational groups, I developed Heart Path Therapy® (HPT), integrating the most life changing tools. They include ancient spiritual wisdom, guided imagery, inner childwork, energy psychology (similar to EFT & EMDR), use of sound, and ancestral connection work (Family Constellations). The goal is to transform emotional and relational struggles by bringing compassion to the source and in turn empower a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life. Join an adolescent or adult HPT® GROUP, inspiring online heart opening communities.
(860) 308-1071 View (860) 308-1071
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Danica R Delgado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bloomfield, CT 06002
I hope amid the challenges of life, I can make one thing easier- the process of finding the right fit therapist. At Root to Rise Counseling and Wellness, I partner with clients to decrease suffering and increase ability to move through life with more ease. With over 25 years' experience working in therapy private practice, hospitals and clinics, and trauma programs, my work addresses concerns including anxiety and depression, trauma, abuse, and PTSD, illness and pain, religious trauma, transitions, grief, and relational challenges.
I hope amid the challenges of life, I can make one thing easier- the process of finding the right fit therapist. At Root to Rise Counseling and Wellness, I partner with clients to decrease suffering and increase ability to move through life with more ease. With over 25 years' experience working in therapy private practice, hospitals and clinics, and trauma programs, my work addresses concerns including anxiety and depression, trauma, abuse, and PTSD, illness and pain, religious trauma, transitions, grief, and relational challenges.
(860) 356-3094 View (860) 356-3094
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Janna Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Not accepting new clients
I am a strength-based and collaborative therapist who utilizes systems theory, narrative therapy, social justice and trauma focused models. I also provide EMDR for clients both as individuals and within couples work. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives. I believe every client has the right and ability to author their own story. I am passionate about working with those suffering from trauma (including as the result of experiencing oppression), grief and loss, life changes, family conflict, anxiety and depression as well as any problem getting in the way of connection with others and self.
I am a strength-based and collaborative therapist who utilizes systems theory, narrative therapy, social justice and trauma focused models. I also provide EMDR for clients both as individuals and within couples work. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives. I believe every client has the right and ability to author their own story. I am passionate about working with those suffering from trauma (including as the result of experiencing oppression), grief and loss, life changes, family conflict, anxiety and depression as well as any problem getting in the way of connection with others and self.
(860) 831-3492 View (860) 831-3492

More Therapists Nearby

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Safe Passages, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06106
We offer traditional modalities as well as provide the option to integrate somatic based practices such as EMDR, Reiki, Facial Reflexology, and Emotional Freedom Tapping.
We are passionate about helping you to develop a healthy quality of life, improve your relationships, resolve interpersonal conflict, or understand issues around sexual identity or sexual orientation. We look forward to guiding you on your journey to emotional balance, mental health stability, and spiritual transformation! Treatment+Healing=Transformation.
We offer traditional modalities as well as provide the option to integrate somatic based practices such as EMDR, Reiki, Facial Reflexology, and Emotional Freedom Tapping.
We are passionate about helping you to develop a healthy quality of life, improve your relationships, resolve interpersonal conflict, or understand issues around sexual identity or sexual orientation. We look forward to guiding you on your journey to emotional balance, mental health stability, and spiritual transformation! Treatment+Healing=Transformation.
(959) 265-2951 View (959) 265-2951
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Jessica Giordano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Windsor, CT 06074
Waitlist for new clients
I have additional education in health psychology, somatic therapy, trauma therapy, and chronic pain.
I want to be part of your healing story. I believe that two people working together are stronger than one. I believe that most of our suffering comes from the pain around separation and disconnection and that healing and empowerment is best experienced and guided within a relational framework. I believe that the traditional or Western medical model for healing is outdated and limited and so I embrace a holistic or integrative approach to mental health. I believe that healing takes place beyond intellectual processing and that we need to integrate healing into somatic or body based processes and rewriting personal narrative.
I have additional education in health psychology, somatic therapy, trauma therapy, and chronic pain.
I want to be part of your healing story. I believe that two people working together are stronger than one. I believe that most of our suffering comes from the pain around separation and disconnection and that healing and empowerment is best experienced and guided within a relational framework. I believe that the traditional or Western medical model for healing is outdated and limited and so I embrace a holistic or integrative approach to mental health. I believe that healing takes place beyond intellectual processing and that we need to integrate healing into somatic or body based processes and rewriting personal narrative.
(860) 581-9049 View (860) 581-9049
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Brandi Kennedy Roman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, CT 06095
Additionally, I hold additional credentials in holistic healing modalities, neuroscience, Ayurveda, herbalism, somatic therapies, sound healing, and Reiki.
Do you ever feel plagued by your own internal dialogue never shutting off? Struggling with your thoughts continually spiraling that range from going over your never-ending to-do list to intrusive thoughts that cause you to pause with concern? Let's explore it further together. As a fellow self-healer, I am passionate about helping my clients own their stories and eliminate shame through fostering internal safety. I fundamentally believe that when we move through our limiting beliefs, we come face to face with our potentials. Trauma causes us to fight, flight and freeze. Let's get out of survival together so you can THRIVE.
Additionally, I hold additional credentials in holistic healing modalities, neuroscience, Ayurveda, herbalism, somatic therapies, sound healing, and Reiki.
Do you ever feel plagued by your own internal dialogue never shutting off? Struggling with your thoughts continually spiraling that range from going over your never-ending to-do list to intrusive thoughts that cause you to pause with concern? Let's explore it further together. As a fellow self-healer, I am passionate about helping my clients own their stories and eliminate shame through fostering internal safety. I fundamentally believe that when we move through our limiting beliefs, we come face to face with our potentials. Trauma causes us to fight, flight and freeze. Let's get out of survival together so you can THRIVE.
(860) 979-5340 View (860) 979-5340
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Ebonie Goulbourne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newington, CT 06111  (Online Only)
I use an integrative approach, combining Somatic, Dialectical, Cognitive Behavioral, and Internal Family Systems therapies to address the root of your struggles.
Are you tired of stuffing your feelings down and know now is the time to get the support you deserve? Have self-help strategies fallen short of the deeper healing you’re seeking? Do you often feel like your worth is tied to how much you accomplish or how useful you are to others? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
I use an integrative approach, combining Somatic, Dialectical, Cognitive Behavioral, and Internal Family Systems therapies to address the root of your struggles.
Are you tired of stuffing your feelings down and know now is the time to get the support you deserve? Have self-help strategies fallen short of the deeper healing you’re seeking? Do you often feel like your worth is tied to how much you accomplish or how useful you are to others? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
(860) 775-6130 View (860) 775-6130
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Samantha Parsons
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartford, CT 06101
Hi, I’m Samantha Parsons, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I empower individuals to navigate their life’s challenges, heal trauma, and achieve emotional wellness. I provide compassionate, culturally informed, and integrative care through Somatic Movement and Mental Health Therapy, which aid in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, and physical issues.
Hi, I’m Samantha Parsons, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I empower individuals to navigate their life’s challenges, heal trauma, and achieve emotional wellness. I provide compassionate, culturally informed, and integrative care through Somatic Movement and Mental Health Therapy, which aid in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, and physical issues.
(203) 204-9914 View (203) 204-9914
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Amy Tria
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the power of somatic experiences and other body-based therapeutic interventions to help you release stored emotions and find relief.
Dealing with the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression can be challenging and overwhelming. If you're dealing with the physical and emotional symptoms of these conditions, it can be hard to keep up with your daily life. If you're feeling trapped by anxiety or depression, finding it hard to cope with the aftermath of past trauma, or feeling lost and unsure about how to move forward, I'm here to help. I specialize in complex trauma and utilize an experiential approach. I offer both individual sessions and EMDR and ART Intensives for faster healing!
I believe in the power of somatic experiences and other body-based therapeutic interventions to help you release stored emotions and find relief.
Dealing with the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression can be challenging and overwhelming. If you're dealing with the physical and emotional symptoms of these conditions, it can be hard to keep up with your daily life. If you're feeling trapped by anxiety or depression, finding it hard to cope with the aftermath of past trauma, or feeling lost and unsure about how to move forward, I'm here to help. I specialize in complex trauma and utilize an experiential approach. I offer both individual sessions and EMDR and ART Intensives for faster healing!
(860) 784-7591 View (860) 784-7591
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Laurie Silvan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06106  (Online Only)
I am also a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through Copper Beech Institute and recently received certification in Integrative Somatic Trauma therapy from Embody Lab.
Hi there, I'm Laurie. Would you like to dive deeper into your own inner healing? I would love to work with you to allow you the space and support you need to heal and live abundantly and peacefully.
I am also a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through Copper Beech Institute and recently received certification in Integrative Somatic Trauma therapy from Embody Lab.
Hi there, I'm Laurie. Would you like to dive deeper into your own inner healing? I would love to work with you to allow you the space and support you need to heal and live abundantly and peacefully.
(203) 951-3309 View (203) 951-3309
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Private Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
South Windsor, CT 06074
Waitlist for new clients
I practice based primarily in EMDR, parts work, somatic based work, with use of polyvagal theory, mindfulness, DBT and CBT skills.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it challenging to communicate your thoughts and feelings to your significant other, friends, family or co-workers? Perhaps you feel like you have the baseline skills to cope but are finding it challenging to find any relief. Maybe you suspect you may be experiencing symptoms of complex trauma but are unsure where to even start.
I practice based primarily in EMDR, parts work, somatic based work, with use of polyvagal theory, mindfulness, DBT and CBT skills.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it challenging to communicate your thoughts and feelings to your significant other, friends, family or co-workers? Perhaps you feel like you have the baseline skills to cope but are finding it challenging to find any relief. Maybe you suspect you may be experiencing symptoms of complex trauma but are unsure where to even start.
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Sophia Fleming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06114  (Online Only)
Sophia is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers virtual counseling sessions for adults throughout Massachusetts who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
Sophia is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers virtual counseling sessions for adults throughout Massachusetts who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
(857) 425-8416 View (857) 425-8416
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Bria Bromell Holeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartford, CT 06105
I provide Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions-Psychoeducation to understand the effects of trauma, somatic experiencing, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Breathwork exercises that can help regulate the nervous system, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Hi, I'm glad you're here. No one should have to face pain alone, and by considering reaching out, you're already taking a step toward healing. I'm here to support you on your journey to wholeness. I support mothers and individuals who have experienced trauma, especially those feeling disconnected from themselves and struggling to find joy. My goal is to help break those patterns of disconnection and emotional pain, guiding you toward a life filled with renewed joy and purpose.My mental health podcast, 'Harmony Hour for Black Girls,' is now available on Spotify, Pandora, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio! Tune in now!
I provide Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions-Psychoeducation to understand the effects of trauma, somatic experiencing, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Breathwork exercises that can help regulate the nervous system, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Hi, I'm glad you're here. No one should have to face pain alone, and by considering reaching out, you're already taking a step toward healing. I'm here to support you on your journey to wholeness. I support mothers and individuals who have experienced trauma, especially those feeling disconnected from themselves and struggling to find joy. My goal is to help break those patterns of disconnection and emotional pain, guiding you toward a life filled with renewed joy and purpose.My mental health podcast, 'Harmony Hour for Black Girls,' is now available on Spotify, Pandora, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio! Tune in now!
(475) 251-7197 View (475) 251-7197
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Lourie C Bonsu
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MSOL
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06042  (Online Only)
I am an EMDR Trained with advance training in BPD as an attachment/complex trauma and Certified Internalized Somatic Trauma Therapist "ISTT.” I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma. Trauma can take any form - developmental, single-incident, or complex. Many people who have experienced trauma also face various mental health issues. I help them reclaim their lives. I have unique insight into the experiences of people who are immigrants, refugees, or survivors of sexual abuse. I invite anyone who is impacted by trauma to reach out to me so we can start your journey back to health.
I am an EMDR Trained with advance training in BPD as an attachment/complex trauma and Certified Internalized Somatic Trauma Therapist "ISTT.” I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma. Trauma can take any form - developmental, single-incident, or complex. Many people who have experienced trauma also face various mental health issues. I help them reclaim their lives. I have unique insight into the experiences of people who are immigrants, refugees, or survivors of sexual abuse. I invite anyone who is impacted by trauma to reach out to me so we can start your journey back to health.
(860) 792-5891 View (860) 792-5891
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Jenny Alzate LPC LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06107
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Jenny Alzate. I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years. I provide a safe and nurturing environment so that true healing can occur. My specialty is integrating mind-body medicine, energy medicine, spirituality and somatic therapy into my clinical practice. Because of my passion to help others heal, I have co-founded The Enlightenment Counseling Center. An integrative, holistic group practice. We specialize in helping the whole person heal. We combine traditional psychotherapy with Complimentary and Alternative practices and medicines.
Hello, my name is Jenny Alzate. I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years. I provide a safe and nurturing environment so that true healing can occur. My specialty is integrating mind-body medicine, energy medicine, spirituality and somatic therapy into my clinical practice. Because of my passion to help others heal, I have co-founded The Enlightenment Counseling Center. An integrative, holistic group practice. We specialize in helping the whole person heal. We combine traditional psychotherapy with Complimentary and Alternative practices and medicines.
(860) 566-8930 View (860) 566-8930
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Taline Elizabeth Andonian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06119
Dr. Andonian is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Resonance Center for Psychotherapy & Healing Arts in West Hartford, CT. Holistic Psychology and the integration of Western psychotherapy & neuroscience with Eastern healing practices are core practices at Resonance Center. As a descendent of Genocide survivors, Dr. Andonian is passionate about supporting individuals in moving toward liberation from the adverse effects of inter-generational trauma. Treatment options include innovative techniques such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, Parts Work (IFS), Somatic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, & Sound Therapy.
Dr. Andonian is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Resonance Center for Psychotherapy & Healing Arts in West Hartford, CT. Holistic Psychology and the integration of Western psychotherapy & neuroscience with Eastern healing practices are core practices at Resonance Center. As a descendent of Genocide survivors, Dr. Andonian is passionate about supporting individuals in moving toward liberation from the adverse effects of inter-generational trauma. Treatment options include innovative techniques such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, Parts Work (IFS), Somatic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, & Sound Therapy.
(516) 259-3824 View (516) 259-3824
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.