Somatic Therapists in Westport, CT
Christopher J Russo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
As a therapist specializing in attachment & somatic-based experiential therapies, I offer a unique approach integrating Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, and Transformative Couples Therapy.
I specialize in unresolved trauma, relationship conflicts, anxiety, and depression with couples & individuals. I work with those seeking a profound, transformative change and are driven by a desire to heal past wounds, find emotional intimacy in relationships, and to feel comfort in their lives. I provide a safe and compassionate space to map and process the often-unbearable emotion that clients have been alone with. If you are seeking contemporary, integrative, experiential psychotherapy, & want an engaged therapist who won't sit back while you do all the work, then we may be a good fit! Please reach out for a free consultation.
As a therapist specializing in attachment & somatic-based experiential therapies, I offer a unique approach integrating Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, and Transformative Couples Therapy.
I specialize in unresolved trauma, relationship conflicts, anxiety, and depression with couples & individuals. I work with those seeking a profound, transformative change and are driven by a desire to heal past wounds, find emotional intimacy in relationships, and to feel comfort in their lives. I provide a safe and compassionate space to map and process the often-unbearable emotion that clients have been alone with. If you are seeking contemporary, integrative, experiential psychotherapy, & want an engaged therapist who won't sit back while you do all the work, then we may be a good fit! Please reach out for a free consultation.
Zerach Wieder
MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Borrowing from evidence based western psychology and eastern psychotherapy, I specialise in Radical Complex-Trauma informed Somatic Relationship Therapy.
Relationships show us how we WERE loved, how we were taught TO love, and how we were taught TO BE loved. When we begin to unravel these three integral pieces of ourselves, we can start shaking things up. So maybe you and your partner are feeling unsettled, or you're trying to understand patterns and find new ways of relating. You might be feeling stuck in shame or struggling with self confidence, or you just want to address some unresolved issues.
Borrowing from evidence based western psychology and eastern psychotherapy, I specialise in Radical Complex-Trauma informed Somatic Relationship Therapy.
Relationships show us how we WERE loved, how we were taught TO love, and how we were taught TO BE loved. When we begin to unravel these three integral pieces of ourselves, we can start shaking things up. So maybe you and your partner are feeling unsettled, or you're trying to understand patterns and find new ways of relating. You might be feeling stuck in shame or struggling with self confidence, or you just want to address some unresolved issues.
Mindful Pathways Counseling, LLC Maura Satti, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
Waitlist for new clients
I aim to support every client’s therapeutic journey by emphasizing mindfulness, grounding techniques, cognitive and somatic practices.
Now Accepting New Clients for Virtual Self Love Support Group! Call for more info! I support young adults and adults of all abilities struggling with symptoms of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and/or other difficulties (depression, trauma, specific phobias) navigate a variety of life's transitions. My approach guides clients in creating a mind-body connection to understand how their thoughts and physical symptoms influence their relationship with both themselves and the world around them.
I aim to support every client’s therapeutic journey by emphasizing mindfulness, grounding techniques, cognitive and somatic practices.
Now Accepting New Clients for Virtual Self Love Support Group! Call for more info! I support young adults and adults of all abilities struggling with symptoms of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and/or other difficulties (depression, trauma, specific phobias) navigate a variety of life's transitions. My approach guides clients in creating a mind-body connection to understand how their thoughts and physical symptoms influence their relationship with both themselves and the world around them.
Merritt Juliano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880 (Online Only)
I work within a reflective psychodynamic and contemplative framework, emphasizing reflection, and utilizing various modalities including psychodynamic, mentalization, CBT, IFS, ecotherapy and somatic therapy.
As a certified perinatal mental health practitioner, I welcome women navigating the pregnancy and postpartum period. I also specialize in women's issues, highly sensitive people, climate-aware therapy, nature connection and spiritual emergence. I incorporate breathwork, meditation, and mindful outdoor experiences. I understand the dynamic complexities of life and try to understand and support the whole person within the context of his or her unique journey through life.
I work within a reflective psychodynamic and contemplative framework, emphasizing reflection, and utilizing various modalities including psychodynamic, mentalization, CBT, IFS, ecotherapy and somatic therapy.
As a certified perinatal mental health practitioner, I welcome women navigating the pregnancy and postpartum period. I also specialize in women's issues, highly sensitive people, climate-aware therapy, nature connection and spiritual emergence. I incorporate breathwork, meditation, and mindful outdoor experiences. I understand the dynamic complexities of life and try to understand and support the whole person within the context of his or her unique journey through life.
Danute Kuncas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
Waitlist for new clients
My clients are primarily interested in self-empowerment. They are heartened by the opportunity to discover unconscious conditioning that might have stood in the way of their hope for happiness, success, and peace of mind. They feel revitalized when they gain new tools to reach their goals. One widespread issue that is common in therapy these days is 'poor boundaries.' Somatic Psychotherapy is a way to check in with the body to see what indication it offers us for a 'yes' or a 'no' to someone's request or expectation. A 'no' all too easily gets overridden by guilt, and always for invalid reasons. Learn how your body speaks volumes!
My clients are primarily interested in self-empowerment. They are heartened by the opportunity to discover unconscious conditioning that might have stood in the way of their hope for happiness, success, and peace of mind. They feel revitalized when they gain new tools to reach their goals. One widespread issue that is common in therapy these days is 'poor boundaries.' Somatic Psychotherapy is a way to check in with the body to see what indication it offers us for a 'yes' or a 'no' to someone's request or expectation. A 'no' all too easily gets overridden by guilt, and always for invalid reasons. Learn how your body speaks volumes!
Nahid Westwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880 (Online Only)
I am trained and certified in, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma treatment: EMDR,and Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness/ meditation & Imago Couple counseling.
Do you often feel sad? Lonely? Anxious? Or just unsatisfied with the way your life is going in certain areas? Do you sometimes feel stuck in negative thoughts?
I can help you to break through, to move towards your goals and feel better. I will be with you all the way, to encourage you, guide you, and help you reach your genuine happy self.
I am trained and certified in, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma treatment: EMDR,and Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness/ meditation & Imago Couple counseling.
Do you often feel sad? Lonely? Anxious? Or just unsatisfied with the way your life is going in certain areas? Do you sometimes feel stuck in negative thoughts?
I can help you to break through, to move towards your goals and feel better. I will be with you all the way, to encourage you, guide you, and help you reach your genuine happy self.
Laura van Riper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified in Somatic Experiencing, skilled in psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, EMDR, addictions work, attachment, play therapy, and parent coaching.
Would you like to feel more fully alive and able to handle life's many challenges? I integrate talk therapy and Somatic Experiencing, a body focused psychotherapy designed to help if you have experienced chronic stress or trauma. Sleep problems, anxiety, feeling constantly on guard, depression, emotional numbness, and chronic pain are some of the symptoms that respond well to this integrative approach. I use a holistic, eclectic approach tailored to your needs, with your input.
I am certified in Somatic Experiencing, skilled in psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, EMDR, addictions work, attachment, play therapy, and parent coaching.
Would you like to feel more fully alive and able to handle life's many challenges? I integrate talk therapy and Somatic Experiencing, a body focused psychotherapy designed to help if you have experienced chronic stress or trauma. Sleep problems, anxiety, feeling constantly on guard, depression, emotional numbness, and chronic pain are some of the symptoms that respond well to this integrative approach. I use a holistic, eclectic approach tailored to your needs, with your input.
Phillip Racies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880 (Online Only)
Grounded in a somatic (body-centered) approach and extensive training in family and human systems theory, I offer clients a structure in which they develop more awareness and understanding of both self and others through practicing different ways of exploring experiences.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
Grounded in a somatic (body-centered) approach and extensive training in family and human systems theory, I offer clients a structure in which they develop more awareness and understanding of both self and others through practicing different ways of exploring experiences.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
A trauma-informed care expert and somatic therapy specialist, she guides clients toward healing using evidence-based techniques to foster emotional resilience, mindfulness, and overall well-being for a more joyful life.
Are you tired of feeling weighed down by anxiety and depression? Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from your body, overwhelmed by racing thoughts? You don’t have to navigate this alone. Are you ready to heal your inner-child, rediscover your true self, and embrace a life of emotional freedom? Whether you’re seeking relief from the constant stress or looking to reconnect with your body and spirit, I can guide you through this transformative journey. Together, we’ll work on healing trauma, building emotional stability, and creating a life filled with more mindfulness, joy, and balance.
A trauma-informed care expert and somatic therapy specialist, she guides clients toward healing using evidence-based techniques to foster emotional resilience, mindfulness, and overall well-being for a more joyful life.
Are you tired of feeling weighed down by anxiety and depression? Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from your body, overwhelmed by racing thoughts? You don’t have to navigate this alone. Are you ready to heal your inner-child, rediscover your true self, and embrace a life of emotional freedom? Whether you’re seeking relief from the constant stress or looking to reconnect with your body and spirit, I can guide you through this transformative journey. Together, we’ll work on healing trauma, building emotional stability, and creating a life filled with more mindfulness, joy, and balance.
I weave somatic work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness techniques, and yoga into my sessions.
Through an integrative, whole-person approach to therapeutic intervention, I help individuals gain a deeper connection to themselves and the world, identifying limiting internal beliefs and cultivating self-acceptance, inner peace, and empowerment. I utilize a non-judgmental and compassionate approach to supporting others with confidence in their intrinsic value, importance, and potential.
I weave somatic work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness techniques, and yoga into my sessions.
Through an integrative, whole-person approach to therapeutic intervention, I help individuals gain a deeper connection to themselves and the world, identifying limiting internal beliefs and cultivating self-acceptance, inner peace, and empowerment. I utilize a non-judgmental and compassionate approach to supporting others with confidence in their intrinsic value, importance, and potential.
In the heart of every problem lies its solution. Alex Boianghu, LPC, EMDR is a gifted therapist who works with individuals and couples. He has more than 25 years of experience of clinical work utilizing an integrative holistic approach with an emphasis healing trauma through integrative somatic therapy, EMDR, and nonduality therapy. He also uses EMDR, a technique that is effective in the treatment of PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, trauma, abuse & anxiety. Alex knows that healing happens when people integrate their past into the present.
In the heart of every problem lies its solution. Alex Boianghu, LPC, EMDR is a gifted therapist who works with individuals and couples. He has more than 25 years of experience of clinical work utilizing an integrative holistic approach with an emphasis healing trauma through integrative somatic therapy, EMDR, and nonduality therapy. He also uses EMDR, a technique that is effective in the treatment of PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, trauma, abuse & anxiety. Alex knows that healing happens when people integrate their past into the present.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880 (Online Only)
Using an integrative approach, I blend cognitive, emotional and somatic therapies to help people heal from trauma and create meaningful relationships with themselves and others.
I help people just like you find balance peace and joy within themselves and their most significant relationships. Maybe your relationship has reached a crisis point and you are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. Or, maybe your busy life has left little time for your relationship and your partner is beginning to feel like a roommate, or even worse, a stranger. Feeling disconnected in your relationship was never part of the plan. Then again, the current challenges you’re experiencing may be coming from a past trauma that never healed, a transition to a new chapter of your life, or a search to truly connect with your authentic self.
Using an integrative approach, I blend cognitive, emotional and somatic therapies to help people heal from trauma and create meaningful relationships with themselves and others.
I help people just like you find balance peace and joy within themselves and their most significant relationships. Maybe your relationship has reached a crisis point and you are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. Or, maybe your busy life has left little time for your relationship and your partner is beginning to feel like a roommate, or even worse, a stranger. Feeling disconnected in your relationship was never part of the plan. Then again, the current challenges you’re experiencing may be coming from a past trauma that never healed, a transition to a new chapter of your life, or a search to truly connect with your authentic self.
My psychoanalytic and Somatic Experiencing training enable me to both understand and to work in a deeper way to help you recognize patterns and allow you to release engrained problems you may have felt throughout your life.
My goal is to help you to feel heard and understood as perhaps never before. Through careful listening and questioning, I will help you to formulate your thoughts and identify all of your feelings, so together we can come to understand your internal emotional life. Finding ways to manage your anxiety and emotional reactions, we will increase your capacity to tolerate stress and help your thinking become more flexible. As you experience more options in your responses within yourself and to others, you will feel an increased sense of confidence, moving you into a life in which you feel more fully engaged and authentically present.
My psychoanalytic and Somatic Experiencing training enable me to both understand and to work in a deeper way to help you recognize patterns and allow you to release engrained problems you may have felt throughout your life.
My goal is to help you to feel heard and understood as perhaps never before. Through careful listening and questioning, I will help you to formulate your thoughts and identify all of your feelings, so together we can come to understand your internal emotional life. Finding ways to manage your anxiety and emotional reactions, we will increase your capacity to tolerate stress and help your thinking become more flexible. As you experience more options in your responses within yourself and to others, you will feel an increased sense of confidence, moving you into a life in which you feel more fully engaged and authentically present.
With a focus on mindfulness, emotional self-care, body-centered practices such as somatic experiencing and holistic stress management, you can tap into your innate wisdom and translate it into practical coping skills.
If you are seeking help right now, you probably want something in your life to change. You might feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious, out of balance, lacking in joy or energy, or just plain unhappy. In this fast-paced life where stress has become commonplace and acceptable, it may be time for you to take a "pause" to reflect on your life and re-align with your best self. In a safe, comfortable environment, together we will open the doors of self-awareness and trust, breaking down resistances and building a bridge to living your life with greater joy and ease. The first step is to be willing to take a peek at what's holding you back!
With a focus on mindfulness, emotional self-care, body-centered practices such as somatic experiencing and holistic stress management, you can tap into your innate wisdom and translate it into practical coping skills.
If you are seeking help right now, you probably want something in your life to change. You might feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious, out of balance, lacking in joy or energy, or just plain unhappy. In this fast-paced life where stress has become commonplace and acceptable, it may be time for you to take a "pause" to reflect on your life and re-align with your best self. In a safe, comfortable environment, together we will open the doors of self-awareness and trust, breaking down resistances and building a bridge to living your life with greater joy and ease. The first step is to be willing to take a peek at what's holding you back!
In addition to my private practice, I teach the Core methodology around the world as well as supervise therapists who seek to integrate the wisdom of somatic psychotherapy in their practice.
"It is my intention to be of service in your journey, to support you in being all of who you are and live from your authenticity. To help you find the courage to know and express your real needs, to feel all of your feelings, and to let go of the defense patterns that limit your experience of aliveness and do not serve your higher purpose."
In addition to my private practice, I teach the Core methodology around the world as well as supervise therapists who seek to integrate the wisdom of somatic psychotherapy in their practice.
"It is my intention to be of service in your journey, to support you in being all of who you are and live from your authenticity. To help you find the courage to know and express your real needs, to feel all of your feelings, and to let go of the defense patterns that limit your experience of aliveness and do not serve your higher purpose."
Nancy M. Bottger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
Waitlist for new clients
I help people make sense of their internal lives by helping to identify and understand the spectrum of emotions one feels in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I help give feelings and behaviors a deeper context for understanding which is an essential first step towards healing. I'm passionate about my work and have 28 yrs of experience working with individuals and couples. My style is engaged, collaborative, and direct. I started off as a "family systems" trained social worker, and later obtained certificates in both Psychoanalysis in 2006 and Somatic Experiencing Therapy in 2019 (body-based/trauma).
I help people make sense of their internal lives by helping to identify and understand the spectrum of emotions one feels in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I help give feelings and behaviors a deeper context for understanding which is an essential first step towards healing. I'm passionate about my work and have 28 yrs of experience working with individuals and couples. My style is engaged, collaborative, and direct. I started off as a "family systems" trained social worker, and later obtained certificates in both Psychoanalysis in 2006 and Somatic Experiencing Therapy in 2019 (body-based/trauma).
Jessica Ashoka Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AP, LCSW, MS, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, Educator, & Researcher with 22 years of clinical experience. My treatment approach is heart centered and intuitive to support whole self health through our internal ecosystem and by bioaligning with the natural world. I hold credentials in Neuroscience, Ayurvedic Medicine, Clinical Herbalism, Somatic Therapies, and integrative healing paradigms. As a Trauma Specialist, I am certified in numerous evidence based modalities that support true healing. I have worked in many leadership capacities, most recently within the Yale School of Medicine and have a passion for integrative mental health care!
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, Educator, & Researcher with 22 years of clinical experience. My treatment approach is heart centered and intuitive to support whole self health through our internal ecosystem and by bioaligning with the natural world. I hold credentials in Neuroscience, Ayurvedic Medicine, Clinical Herbalism, Somatic Therapies, and integrative healing paradigms. As a Trauma Specialist, I am certified in numerous evidence based modalities that support true healing. I have worked in many leadership capacities, most recently within the Yale School of Medicine and have a passion for integrative mental health care!
If you are feeling stuck, hopeless, overwhelmed or confused as to why you keep reacting in the ways that you do, you are in the right place. I will help you connect to what is happening under the surface and bring healing to your pain and suffering. I can help you make sense of your body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Often typical "talk therapy" is not enough and you need help healing on a deeper level with trauma informed methods that actually change the way you think, feel and react in your relationships, towards yourself and the world.
If you are feeling stuck, hopeless, overwhelmed or confused as to why you keep reacting in the ways that you do, you are in the right place. I will help you connect to what is happening under the surface and bring healing to your pain and suffering. I can help you make sense of your body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Often typical "talk therapy" is not enough and you need help healing on a deeper level with trauma informed methods that actually change the way you think, feel and react in your relationships, towards yourself and the world.
I am a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, and have a PhD in clinical social work, with a practice in Westport, CT. I have over 25 years of clinical experience in treating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and parenting concerns. I also work with grandparents. I see adolescents, adults and couples including non-traditional families, and LGBTQ. Nothing is more important and comforting than feeling understood. No concern is too big or too small to explore. I welcome all feelings. Whether you feel overwhelmed or have feelings, thoughts and behavior patterns that concern you, we will work together to achieve your goals.
I am a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, and have a PhD in clinical social work, with a practice in Westport, CT. I have over 25 years of clinical experience in treating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and parenting concerns. I also work with grandparents. I see adolescents, adults and couples including non-traditional families, and LGBTQ. Nothing is more important and comforting than feeling understood. No concern is too big or too small to explore. I welcome all feelings. Whether you feel overwhelmed or have feelings, thoughts and behavior patterns that concern you, we will work together to achieve your goals.
I believe that every person has the right to live a happy, healthy and purposeful life. There are times when challenges get in the way of this. Happiness is not a straight trajectory, there are twists and turns and sometimes barriers that get in the way. I feel my purpose is to walk and support my client on their path of self discovery and assist them in acquiring skills that leads to life long changes. Self discovery and self empowerment is the key to change. I hold a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore themselves. Healing is like peeling an onion with many layers. We are complex.
I believe that every person has the right to live a happy, healthy and purposeful life. There are times when challenges get in the way of this. Happiness is not a straight trajectory, there are twists and turns and sometimes barriers that get in the way. I feel my purpose is to walk and support my client on their path of self discovery and assist them in acquiring skills that leads to life long changes. Self discovery and self empowerment is the key to change. I hold a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore themselves. Healing is like peeling an onion with many layers. We are complex.
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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.