Somatic Therapists in Decatur, GA

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Amy Buesing, PsyD, BCC - Trauma Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD, BCC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
I’m a licensed psychologist, and I’ve been helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse for 20+ years. When indicated, I combine ketamine treatment with several evidenced-based healing modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic/body psychotherapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
I’m a licensed psychologist, and I’ve been helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse for 20+ years. When indicated, I combine ketamine treatment with several evidenced-based healing modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic/body psychotherapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
(404) 850-8249 View (404) 850-8249
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Maija Salins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
As a therapist trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, I believe that our bodies and minds are resilient and know how to heal with the right support.
As a highly sensitive person who cares about others and the world, you experience more stress, pain, and overwhelm than most. You may be feeling burned out, having trouble setting boundaries with others, or judging yourself for not being able to let go of past hurts. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to start prioritizing your own needs. You’re ready to take up space as your authentic self. Most of all, you’re ready to feel more confident and capable, with the knowledge that your sensitivity might be one of your biggest strengths.
As a therapist trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, I believe that our bodies and minds are resilient and know how to heal with the right support.
As a highly sensitive person who cares about others and the world, you experience more stress, pain, and overwhelm than most. You may be feeling burned out, having trouble setting boundaries with others, or judging yourself for not being able to let go of past hurts. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to start prioritizing your own needs. You’re ready to take up space as your authentic self. Most of all, you’re ready to feel more confident and capable, with the knowledge that your sensitivity might be one of your biggest strengths.
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Karen Cleveland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT200
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I use a blend of clinical techniques with clients including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Somatic Therapy, meditation and connecting with intuition and nature.
Each one of us has something very special within us that can help us heal from our emotional wounds, traumas and lead us to a more fulfilling and joyful life. When we begin to listen inward and trust our deepest knowing, we can open ourselves to truth and self-love and live from a more authentic and integrated place. I am here tp facilitate your journey with compassion and support as you navigate the path to healing and wholeness.
I use a blend of clinical techniques with clients including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Somatic Therapy, meditation and connecting with intuition and nature.
Each one of us has something very special within us that can help us heal from our emotional wounds, traumas and lead us to a more fulfilling and joyful life. When we begin to listen inward and trust our deepest knowing, we can open ourselves to truth and self-love and live from a more authentic and integrated place. I am here tp facilitate your journey with compassion and support as you navigate the path to healing and wholeness.
(404) 609-0697 View (404) 609-0697
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Grounded Wellbeing - LGBTQ+ Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Services include traditional talk therapy utilizing emotion-focused, trauma-focused, and somatic-based modalities, as well as other modalities and wellness services.
We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners. Collectively, we are passionate about providing trauma informed care to all people and specialize in working with queer and gender-diverse folks. Whether you are seeking to explore your gender identity, heal from past traumas, improve your overall mental health and wellbeing, or simply seeking support and guidance, our wellness practice can help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. You can expect each therapist to be warm, welcoming, laid-back, and compassionate.
Services include traditional talk therapy utilizing emotion-focused, trauma-focused, and somatic-based modalities, as well as other modalities and wellness services.
We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners. Collectively, we are passionate about providing trauma informed care to all people and specialize in working with queer and gender-diverse folks. Whether you are seeking to explore your gender identity, heal from past traumas, improve your overall mental health and wellbeing, or simply seeking support and guidance, our wellness practice can help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. You can expect each therapist to be warm, welcoming, laid-back, and compassionate.
(404) 882-9247 View (404) 882-9247
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Elizabeth Ocheltree
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30032
I offer an integrative, body-centered approach that is informed by somatic psychotherapy, neurobiology, mindfulness, and each unique client.
I believe that health and wholeness are fostered by authentic connection- to self, to others, and to the larger web of life. From my perspective, the therapeutic process is about intentionally creating and experiencing connections, especially to one's self, that support the development of resilience and empowerment, and ultimately healing and thriving. I aim to create an alliance with my clients that promotes a feeling of safety so that curiosity, exploration, self-reflection, and connection are possible. In our alliance, my clients and I collaborate to generate self-inspired change that suits their unique life and spirit.
I offer an integrative, body-centered approach that is informed by somatic psychotherapy, neurobiology, mindfulness, and each unique client.
I believe that health and wholeness are fostered by authentic connection- to self, to others, and to the larger web of life. From my perspective, the therapeutic process is about intentionally creating and experiencing connections, especially to one's self, that support the development of resilience and empowerment, and ultimately healing and thriving. I aim to create an alliance with my clients that promotes a feeling of safety so that curiosity, exploration, self-reflection, and connection are possible. In our alliance, my clients and I collaborate to generate self-inspired change that suits their unique life and spirit.
(470) 541-5134 View (470) 541-5134
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Alex Middleton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAMFT, LAPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
I approach therapy with a laid-back yet honest posture, and I love to incorporate parts work, brain-based mindfulness, and somatic interventions that bring awareness to what our bodies are trying to tell us about our thoughts and emotions.
Hello! I am glad you have found your way here. I am Alex, and I am a complex trauma therapist and a Marriage and Family psychotherapist. I find myself drawn to working at this intersection of the mind-body connection and applying this with trauma-informed parts work to help clients suffering with complex trauma, including sexual trauma and emotional abuse, as well as divorce, LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, self-harm, and relational problems.
I approach therapy with a laid-back yet honest posture, and I love to incorporate parts work, brain-based mindfulness, and somatic interventions that bring awareness to what our bodies are trying to tell us about our thoughts and emotions.
Hello! I am glad you have found your way here. I am Alex, and I am a complex trauma therapist and a Marriage and Family psychotherapist. I find myself drawn to working at this intersection of the mind-body connection and applying this with trauma-informed parts work to help clients suffering with complex trauma, including sexual trauma and emotional abuse, as well as divorce, LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, self-harm, and relational problems.
(404) 620-2687 View (404) 620-2687
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Lauren Shemain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I also integrate somatic practices.
Hi, there! Thanks for visiting my page. Sometimes we may encounter times when it is hard for us to stay attuned to our authentic needs and wants. That’s where I come in - to help facilitate a process of change for my clients, by walking alongside them. I believe that everyone’s mental health is fluid and impacted by our environments and relationships. My goal is to encourage and support optimal mental health functioning and provide clients with an exploratory and safe space to delve deeper into self-understanding, acceptance, and love. My office is conveniently located in downtown Decatur.
I also integrate somatic practices.
Hi, there! Thanks for visiting my page. Sometimes we may encounter times when it is hard for us to stay attuned to our authentic needs and wants. That’s where I come in - to help facilitate a process of change for my clients, by walking alongside them. I believe that everyone’s mental health is fluid and impacted by our environments and relationships. My goal is to encourage and support optimal mental health functioning and provide clients with an exploratory and safe space to delve deeper into self-understanding, acceptance, and love. My office is conveniently located in downtown Decatur.
(470) 329-3421 View (470) 329-3421
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Common Ground Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30032  (Online Only)
I use Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing training to address trauma in the body.
Are you feeling stuck, unworthy, unmotivated or hopeless? You have goals and you try to move forward, because you know you have a lot to offer, but something always seems to get in the way of your career and your relationships. You feel like you are never enough, like you don’t belong. You wonder how things would be different if you were white, straight, able-bodied or cis-gendered. Every piece of self-help advice you read must be filtered through the lens of being marginalized and having less privilege. You wish someone could understand you. You try to cope, but you find that you just can’t change by willpower alone.
I use Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing training to address trauma in the body.
Are you feeling stuck, unworthy, unmotivated or hopeless? You have goals and you try to move forward, because you know you have a lot to offer, but something always seems to get in the way of your career and your relationships. You feel like you are never enough, like you don’t belong. You wonder how things would be different if you were white, straight, able-bodied or cis-gendered. Every piece of self-help advice you read must be filtered through the lens of being marginalized and having less privilege. You wish someone could understand you. You try to cope, but you find that you just can’t change by willpower alone.
(404) 882-5937 View (404) 882-5937
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Jessica Sullivan Sanchez
Counselor, MS, CRC, NCC, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033  (Online Only)
Talking about sex can be very uncomfortable and feel awkward. It can be made worse by issues with our pelvic floor or reproductive system. This can leave you feeling disconnected from your body and/or your partner. Maybe you're noticing that you're avoiding sex or having sex that is painful or not pleasurable. Confusion, loneliness, shame, frustration are all common emotions that show up when we want something different in our sex lives but don't know how. I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sex and pelvic floor dysfunction reconnect to themselves and each other through somatic and sex based therapies.
Talking about sex can be very uncomfortable and feel awkward. It can be made worse by issues with our pelvic floor or reproductive system. This can leave you feeling disconnected from your body and/or your partner. Maybe you're noticing that you're avoiding sex or having sex that is painful or not pleasurable. Confusion, loneliness, shame, frustration are all common emotions that show up when we want something different in our sex lives but don't know how. I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sex and pelvic floor dysfunction reconnect to themselves and each other through somatic and sex based therapies.
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Patty Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
My practice includes Brainspotting, which is a neurobiological tool for accessing and treating a wide range of somatic and emotionally based conditions on a deep level.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you feel stuck and have trouble making decisions? In a troubled relationship or marriage? Have problems communicating? Family tensions? Would you like to feel more calm and experience your emotions in a more healthy way? It can be very difficult to know where to turn when you need help. My 15+ years of experience have given me the ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental guidance, support and direction to some of life's most difficult challenges. I work with trauma, parenting, ADHD, healing from the past, relational issues, adjustment to life change & life coaching.
My practice includes Brainspotting, which is a neurobiological tool for accessing and treating a wide range of somatic and emotionally based conditions on a deep level.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you feel stuck and have trouble making decisions? In a troubled relationship or marriage? Have problems communicating? Family tensions? Would you like to feel more calm and experience your emotions in a more healthy way? It can be very difficult to know where to turn when you need help. My 15+ years of experience have given me the ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental guidance, support and direction to some of life's most difficult challenges. I work with trauma, parenting, ADHD, healing from the past, relational issues, adjustment to life change & life coaching.
(404) 471-3036 View (404) 471-3036
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Jamie Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
Through a trauma-informed lens, I focus on the impact of attachment, earlier life experiences and the variety of somatic responses throughout those experiences.
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image, life-transitions, adoption-related issues, parenthood and the intersection of faith and spirituality with day to day living.
Through a trauma-informed lens, I focus on the impact of attachment, earlier life experiences and the variety of somatic responses throughout those experiences.
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image, life-transitions, adoption-related issues, parenthood and the intersection of faith and spirituality with day to day living.
(404) 924-4456 View (404) 924-4456
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Sue McCoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
Using a combination of herbs, culinary education, somatic work, detoxification, creativity and other personalized supports help to empower clients with a highly personalized dynamic plan towards vitality.
I offer a variety of traditional, creative, mind-body and Integrative approaches to healing. My mental health practices are rooted in attachment theory, supported by neuroscience research, with a trauma informed focus and a strong belief in the power of relationships. I also offer Integrative approaches to wellness. Utilizing herbal support in addition to a full treatment plan of wholistic options uniquely crafted for each client.
Using a combination of herbs, culinary education, somatic work, detoxification, creativity and other personalized supports help to empower clients with a highly personalized dynamic plan towards vitality.
I offer a variety of traditional, creative, mind-body and Integrative approaches to healing. My mental health practices are rooted in attachment theory, supported by neuroscience research, with a trauma informed focus and a strong belief in the power of relationships. I also offer Integrative approaches to wellness. Utilizing herbal support in addition to a full treatment plan of wholistic options uniquely crafted for each client.
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Alix Amar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years of expertise in the field. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to studying and practicing various therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt, Expressive Arts, Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Grief therapy, and Trauma therapy. My true passion lies in working with those who are living with dissociation and plurality. I am proud to serve on the board of An Infinite Mind and offer Creative Journaling workshops and a Creative Explorations series on zoom for people Living with Dissociation.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years of expertise in the field. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to studying and practicing various therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt, Expressive Arts, Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Grief therapy, and Trauma therapy. My true passion lies in working with those who are living with dissociation and plurality. I am proud to serve on the board of An Infinite Mind and offer Creative Journaling workshops and a Creative Explorations series on zoom for people Living with Dissociation.
(470) 397-5853 View (470) 397-5853
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Align Wellness
Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Hi! I'm Laura Joplin, LMSW, and my foundational therapeutic philosophy is that we don’t need to be fixed, but seen. I believe that the integration of somatic tools like yoga and meditation with classical talk therapy gives us room to understand this key truth. Sessions with me are a place to land amidst the swirl of life, develop skills for self-regulation and empowerment, form goals and intentions, and receive kind accountability around it all. I show up to session relaxed (comfy pants and flowy clothes!), warm and personable, humorous and acutely aware of the challenging environmental and structural circumstances we all face.
Hi! I'm Laura Joplin, LMSW, and my foundational therapeutic philosophy is that we don’t need to be fixed, but seen. I believe that the integration of somatic tools like yoga and meditation with classical talk therapy gives us room to understand this key truth. Sessions with me are a place to land amidst the swirl of life, develop skills for self-regulation and empowerment, form goals and intentions, and receive kind accountability around it all. I show up to session relaxed (comfy pants and flowy clothes!), warm and personable, humorous and acutely aware of the challenging environmental and structural circumstances we all face.
(678) 329-9590 View (678) 329-9590
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Clerissa Cooper
Counselor, MS, LPC, SEP, CDBT, CPCS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
I help individuals and their families overcome difficulties associated with mood disorders, anxiety disorders including OCD, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and the adoption triad utilizing mindfulness, cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, clinical hypnotherapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Somatic Experiencing techniques.
I value honest and thoughtful communication, which means I communicate in an attentive, supportive, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental manner while being authentic, direct, and transparent. I utilize validation and humor in therapy to foster connection and to create space for healthy, long-lasting change. I seek to help my clients deeply accept and understand their own thoughts, emotions, actions, and experiences so they can more effectively navigate their relationships with self and the world.
I help individuals and their families overcome difficulties associated with mood disorders, anxiety disorders including OCD, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and the adoption triad utilizing mindfulness, cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, clinical hypnotherapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Somatic Experiencing techniques.
I value honest and thoughtful communication, which means I communicate in an attentive, supportive, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental manner while being authentic, direct, and transparent. I utilize validation and humor in therapy to foster connection and to create space for healthy, long-lasting change. I seek to help my clients deeply accept and understand their own thoughts, emotions, actions, and experiences so they can more effectively navigate their relationships with self and the world.
(404) 445-1177 View (404) 445-1177
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The Clearing: A Healing Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
We utilize a liberation-focused and holistic framework that integrates mindfulness, somatic, cognitive, behavioral, exposure, hypnotherapy, interpersonal, and trauma resolution approaches.
Welcome to the Clearing! We are a group of therapists focused on supporting individuals and families to cultivate connection, healing, and liberation. We specialize in exploring and reducing depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulties in relationships, and the impact of surviving the complications of the world around us.
We utilize a liberation-focused and holistic framework that integrates mindfulness, somatic, cognitive, behavioral, exposure, hypnotherapy, interpersonal, and trauma resolution approaches.
Welcome to the Clearing! We are a group of therapists focused on supporting individuals and families to cultivate connection, healing, and liberation. We specialize in exploring and reducing depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulties in relationships, and the impact of surviving the complications of the world around us.
(404) 383-8681 View (404) 383-8681
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Tara Lozano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
I strongly believe in the healing potential and wholeness within every individual. I specialize in working with adults, parents, and families who experience anxiety/overwhelm, developmental and specific trauma(s), difficult life transitions, challenging relationship dynamics, and feelings of "not good enough." Utilizing a somatic, trauma-informed approach that incorporates practical and deeply connecting tools, I support my clients in promoting growth and healing. When we are in distress, or experiencing a longing for deeper connection, we can benefit from having assistance to turn inward and open to our immediate experience.
I strongly believe in the healing potential and wholeness within every individual. I specialize in working with adults, parents, and families who experience anxiety/overwhelm, developmental and specific trauma(s), difficult life transitions, challenging relationship dynamics, and feelings of "not good enough." Utilizing a somatic, trauma-informed approach that incorporates practical and deeply connecting tools, I support my clients in promoting growth and healing. When we are in distress, or experiencing a longing for deeper connection, we can benefit from having assistance to turn inward and open to our immediate experience.
(678) 647-7851 View (678) 647-7851
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Living Well Integrative Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT200, MBA
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
My interventions include somatic practices, nutritional self-care, mindfulness, and talk therapy.
Hi! My name is Juanita Davis and I’m the founder of Living Well Integrative Counseling. I’m passionate about helping women learn healthy ways of being. Whether you’re struggling with depression due to a life transition, have low energy and poor motivation to make necessary changes, or just feel stuck and off balance, I’m here to help. I understand how important it is to have someone in your corner.
My interventions include somatic practices, nutritional self-care, mindfulness, and talk therapy.
Hi! My name is Juanita Davis and I’m the founder of Living Well Integrative Counseling. I’m passionate about helping women learn healthy ways of being. Whether you’re struggling with depression due to a life transition, have low energy and poor motivation to make necessary changes, or just feel stuck and off balance, I’m here to help. I understand how important it is to have someone in your corner.
(404) 737-8446 View (404) 737-8446
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Jacqueline Adams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MA, PhD Can
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
My primary therapeutic approaches are: IFS/parts work, EMDR, mindfulness, somatic therapy, intersectional feminism, ACT, narrative therapies.
Finding the right therapist is a way to practice self advocacy! I value you considering me to meet your needs! Clients often come to me to work on difficult events, such as workplace or school stress, traumatic experiences, cultural traumas, coming out, transitioning, struggling with substance misuse, or even the things that the world labels as positive, such as a new job, marriage, or graduations. I value authenticity, autonomy, and vulnerability. As a consent-based humanistic therapist, I greatly value your growth and needs. I'm here to validate your experiences and help you to move toward a healthier life with more contentment!
My primary therapeutic approaches are: IFS/parts work, EMDR, mindfulness, somatic therapy, intersectional feminism, ACT, narrative therapies.
Finding the right therapist is a way to practice self advocacy! I value you considering me to meet your needs! Clients often come to me to work on difficult events, such as workplace or school stress, traumatic experiences, cultural traumas, coming out, transitioning, struggling with substance misuse, or even the things that the world labels as positive, such as a new job, marriage, or graduations. I value authenticity, autonomy, and vulnerability. As a consent-based humanistic therapist, I greatly value your growth and needs. I'm here to validate your experiences and help you to move toward a healthier life with more contentment!
(912) 461-4389 View (912) 461-4389
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Leslie Ann Binch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
(678) 990-1456 View (678) 990-1456
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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.