Somatic Therapists in Kailua Kona, HI
Katrina Clark: Beyond Healing LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
To get to the source of your concerns, I use the proven techniques of EMDR and IFS-Informed Therapy in combination with principles from attachment theory, health psychology and somatic interventions.
It takes courage to reach out for support. No matter where you're at on your journey, know that every part of you is welcome here. Over the years as a clinician, I've had the honor of helping hundreds of clients recover from the effects of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. My mission is to help you understand and heal the root of your struggles so that you can connect to the things that are most important to you in life. I offer EMDR Intensive therapy as well as a limited amount of individual sessions.
To get to the source of your concerns, I use the proven techniques of EMDR and IFS-Informed Therapy in combination with principles from attachment theory, health psychology and somatic interventions.
It takes courage to reach out for support. No matter where you're at on your journey, know that every part of you is welcome here. Over the years as a clinician, I've had the honor of helping hundreds of clients recover from the effects of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. My mission is to help you understand and heal the root of your struggles so that you can connect to the things that are most important to you in life. I offer EMDR Intensive therapy as well as a limited amount of individual sessions.
Alyssa S Kratz
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Today, she weaves mindfulness and somatic approaches into her sessions while utilizing Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, nature-based therapy and attachment theory as the basis of her work.
Alyssa Kratz, LSW, received her Master’s Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Behavioral Mental Health from the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. Alyssa is passionate about mental health & wellness. She believes that vast healing potential lies within each individual, and that given tools and a supportive, safe environment, one's unique potential can thrive. Her work is client-centered and trauma focused. Alyssa works with adults on various mental health experiences including addictions, codependency, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, self-harm, PTSD, trauma, abuse, and relational difficulties.
Today, she weaves mindfulness and somatic approaches into her sessions while utilizing Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, nature-based therapy and attachment theory as the basis of her work.
Alyssa Kratz, LSW, received her Master’s Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Behavioral Mental Health from the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. Alyssa is passionate about mental health & wellness. She believes that vast healing potential lies within each individual, and that given tools and a supportive, safe environment, one's unique potential can thrive. Her work is client-centered and trauma focused. Alyssa works with adults on various mental health experiences including addictions, codependency, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, self-harm, PTSD, trauma, abuse, and relational difficulties.
Sangeetha Nair
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
By utilizing Brainspotting, DBT, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness, I work with clients to set and achieve their personal goals in therapy to live a fuller and more vibrant life.
I believe therapy is a gift you give yourself. Until we have the skills to identify our needs, learn to communicate those needs effectively, and give permission to nurture ourselves, we are not fully liberated to love and take care of one another. You can give yourself the gift of therapy. Allow yourself to sit, pause, feel, think, process, and simply be. I believe you have all the resources within you to navigate whatever terrain you have found yourself in life, and it would be my honor to accompany you in your journey to self-discovery.
By utilizing Brainspotting, DBT, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness, I work with clients to set and achieve their personal goals in therapy to live a fuller and more vibrant life.
I believe therapy is a gift you give yourself. Until we have the skills to identify our needs, learn to communicate those needs effectively, and give permission to nurture ourselves, we are not fully liberated to love and take care of one another. You can give yourself the gift of therapy. Allow yourself to sit, pause, feel, think, process, and simply be. I believe you have all the resources within you to navigate whatever terrain you have found yourself in life, and it would be my honor to accompany you in your journey to self-discovery.
But if you are in emotional pain right now, we’ll use CBT strategies and somatic skills from a trauma-informed approach to help you feel better before going deeper.
I love to help people ask ‘the big questions’—Who am I? How can I be my best self in the world? What is my purpose? What will my legacy be? These questions arise in times of transition such as graduation from college, choosing a career, in mid-life, at retirement, or when contemplating our mortality. Some people have spent years in a religious or spiritual community whose beliefs or practices they can no longer support. Some have trauma due to these experiences and benefit from having a witness and guide as they learn to choose their own values and priorities.
But if you are in emotional pain right now, we’ll use CBT strategies and somatic skills from a trauma-informed approach to help you feel better before going deeper.
I love to help people ask ‘the big questions’—Who am I? How can I be my best self in the world? What is my purpose? What will my legacy be? These questions arise in times of transition such as graduation from college, choosing a career, in mid-life, at retirement, or when contemplating our mortality. Some people have spent years in a religious or spiritual community whose beliefs or practices they can no longer support. Some have trauma due to these experiences and benefit from having a witness and guide as they learn to choose their own values and priorities.
I support clients using nervous system regulation tools to heal from past or present trauma/challenges in healthy and constructive ways. My practice combines Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting for trauma resolution with Eastern mindfulness practices and psycho-dynamic therapy. Through my extensive training and experience in the field of trauma resolution, I provide clients with tools and insights needed for real growth and transformation. Together, we can pave the way for positive change, leading you to a life of greater fulfillment. I look forward to supporting you on your journey towards a more harmonious and balanced life.
I support clients using nervous system regulation tools to heal from past or present trauma/challenges in healthy and constructive ways. My practice combines Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting for trauma resolution with Eastern mindfulness practices and psycho-dynamic therapy. Through my extensive training and experience in the field of trauma resolution, I provide clients with tools and insights needed for real growth and transformation. Together, we can pave the way for positive change, leading you to a life of greater fulfillment. I look forward to supporting you on your journey towards a more harmonious and balanced life.
Dr. Kasey Huff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Hello! I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your innermost self including your passion, motivation, historical challenges and emotional pain. We will create therapy goals and identify any barriers to achieving them. Together we will monitor progress and identify ways to overcome obstacles in your life path to realize your potential. My goal is to create a safe space to explore any difficulties you may be facing. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, somatic healing, body-based psychotherapy, mindfulness-based therapy and/or psychodynamic therapy.
Hello! I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your innermost self including your passion, motivation, historical challenges and emotional pain. We will create therapy goals and identify any barriers to achieving them. Together we will monitor progress and identify ways to overcome obstacles in your life path to realize your potential. My goal is to create a safe space to explore any difficulties you may be facing. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, somatic healing, body-based psychotherapy, mindfulness-based therapy and/or psychodynamic therapy.
Kelly Lynn Donovan Senft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, Ced, CLTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Could you benefit from some extra support so you can get back on track to focus on things that are important, so that you spend less time, energy and effort dealing with STRESS? Do you need a place to process things going on with you without the bias that can occur when talking to friends and family? The therapeutic setting can give you the opportunity to learn and grow. With these paradigm shifts, or new ways of approaching situations, individuals can often experience greater life satisfaction. I would enjoy the opportunity to accompany you on this journey.
Could you benefit from some extra support so you can get back on track to focus on things that are important, so that you spend less time, energy and effort dealing with STRESS? Do you need a place to process things going on with you without the bias that can occur when talking to friends and family? The therapeutic setting can give you the opportunity to learn and grow. With these paradigm shifts, or new ways of approaching situations, individuals can often experience greater life satisfaction. I would enjoy the opportunity to accompany you on this journey.
Maya Asidon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96745 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the demands of life? Do you have a lot on your plate and struggle to find time for your needs? Are you looking for ways to fill your cup and feel like yourself again? Let’s explore and find solutions that are right for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the demands of life? Do you have a lot on your plate and struggle to find time for your needs? Are you looking for ways to fill your cup and feel like yourself again? Let’s explore and find solutions that are right for you.
Nancy Moreno-Derks PsyD, LMFT and Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Now offering tele-therapy sessions. If you and your family are experiencing a challenging situation or if you want to make some changes in your life, as related to your relationships and may be looking for some help with figuring out where to start, let's talk. If life is getting harder and you lack motivation to make changes, we can talk about how making even small changes will help you get back on track. Together we'll figure out how to do this. I'm trained in cutting edge modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis and Brief Therapy.
Now offering tele-therapy sessions. If you and your family are experiencing a challenging situation or if you want to make some changes in your life, as related to your relationships and may be looking for some help with figuring out where to start, let's talk. If life is getting harder and you lack motivation to make changes, we can talk about how making even small changes will help you get back on track. Together we'll figure out how to do this. I'm trained in cutting edge modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis and Brief Therapy.
Finally ready to reach out and find a therapist? Congratulations. You did the first hard thing. It's not easy reaching out and asking for help. I have a special interest in issues that pertain to the LGBTQ+ community and female sexuality as well as spirituality and cultural issues. Mindfulness and meditation are two practices I often teach clients due to their wide application and the effect that these skills had on my own life. In therapy, I lean toward a solution-focused approach, helping clients actualize changes they wish to make in their lives.
Finally ready to reach out and find a therapist? Congratulations. You did the first hard thing. It's not easy reaching out and asking for help. I have a special interest in issues that pertain to the LGBTQ+ community and female sexuality as well as spirituality and cultural issues. Mindfulness and meditation are two practices I often teach clients due to their wide application and the effect that these skills had on my own life. In therapy, I lean toward a solution-focused approach, helping clients actualize changes they wish to make in their lives.
Featherstone Counseling Associates, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
NEW availability for online short term relationship counseling program called Real Dialogue/Dialogue Couples Therapy. Specializing in romantic/married partners, estranged adult children & their parents, adult siblings & colleagues/co-workers who find themselves mired in repetitive conflict without resolution. Learn how to resolve these issues with improved communication, better listening skills, and how to negotiate & compromise a resolution with respect. Gain a deeper understanding of yourself & each other and learn how to remain open & curious as your relationship continues to grow and evolve.
NEW availability for online short term relationship counseling program called Real Dialogue/Dialogue Couples Therapy. Specializing in romantic/married partners, estranged adult children & their parents, adult siblings & colleagues/co-workers who find themselves mired in repetitive conflict without resolution. Learn how to resolve these issues with improved communication, better listening skills, and how to negotiate & compromise a resolution with respect. Gain a deeper understanding of yourself & each other and learn how to remain open & curious as your relationship continues to grow and evolve.
Carrie Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPRP
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Choosing a therapist is a lot like dating (not in a creepy way). You meet for the first hour and you have a good sense of whether you might want to get coffee with them again. I am looking for people who are dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma and more. Together, we will figure out your goals in therapy and how to meet them. Using a combination of active listening, skill building, and different therapeutic modalities, we will work together to improve your quality of life.
Choosing a therapist is a lot like dating (not in a creepy way). You meet for the first hour and you have a good sense of whether you might want to get coffee with them again. I am looking for people who are dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma and more. Together, we will figure out your goals in therapy and how to meet them. Using a combination of active listening, skill building, and different therapeutic modalities, we will work together to improve your quality of life.
Kevin Faust
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC, NATC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Psychological trauma occurs when our level of stress exceeds our ability to cope with that stress. This often creates a disregulated nervous system (stuck in "fight-or-flight" survival mode) that may show up as feeling anxious or depressed, ADHD, memory issues, confusion, dissociation, or just feeling stuck. I specialize in helping womxn who have had abuse from narcissistic men. This type of romantic relationship is known as a "pathological love relationship" (PLR). I'd like to help you recover and become your best self again.
Psychological trauma occurs when our level of stress exceeds our ability to cope with that stress. This often creates a disregulated nervous system (stuck in "fight-or-flight" survival mode) that may show up as feeling anxious or depressed, ADHD, memory issues, confusion, dissociation, or just feeling stuck. I specialize in helping womxn who have had abuse from narcissistic men. This type of romantic relationship is known as a "pathological love relationship" (PLR). I'd like to help you recover and become your best self again.
Heart Led Therapy LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself having tightness in your chest, neck or hips, having racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, questioning your life decisions or having fear of the future or worry around the unknown? Are you an ambitious woman who desires more in life and wants support while dealing with burnout, changes in relationships, jobs or wants to stop self sabotaging? Or someone who wants to stop living in survival mode and finally thrive in life and love? If so, you’re in the right place. Together we will co-create on a game plan to understand how your coping skills have protected you, develop new skills, and deepen into self love.
Do you find yourself having tightness in your chest, neck or hips, having racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, questioning your life decisions or having fear of the future or worry around the unknown? Are you an ambitious woman who desires more in life and wants support while dealing with burnout, changes in relationships, jobs or wants to stop self sabotaging? Or someone who wants to stop living in survival mode and finally thrive in life and love? If so, you’re in the right place. Together we will co-create on a game plan to understand how your coping skills have protected you, develop new skills, and deepen into self love.
Elizabeth Irene Shaver
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Damien Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Not accepting new clients
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic interventions, and practice from a systemic and holistic framework grounded in attachment and person-centered therapy, as well as transpersonal psychology.
I believe that beneath every symptom that creates our suffering is a wise, healthy, and whole Self yearning to break free of old shackles and guide us home to the person we are meant to be. In this way, I help clients to reconceptualize their issues as road signs that are guiding them on their path of healing; just the same way that physical symptoms like a fever or ache directs us to an ailment that needs addressing, so too do psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, or addictions, point to a deeper underlying wound that is calling to be healed. Our goal is to not simply survive, but thrive.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic interventions, and practice from a systemic and holistic framework grounded in attachment and person-centered therapy, as well as transpersonal psychology.
I believe that beneath every symptom that creates our suffering is a wise, healthy, and whole Self yearning to break free of old shackles and guide us home to the person we are meant to be. In this way, I help clients to reconceptualize their issues as road signs that are guiding them on their path of healing; just the same way that physical symptoms like a fever or ache directs us to an ailment that needs addressing, so too do psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, or addictions, point to a deeper underlying wound that is calling to be healed. Our goal is to not simply survive, but thrive.
John Mascaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, OIX
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Not accepting new clients
I believe that each of us has the ability to achieve our highest potential despite whatever path life has taken us. We move forward despite the difficulties presented to us along the way. Sometimes along this path we are faced with circumstances that make it difficult to cope. There are times when childhood experiences, hurtful interactions with others or horrific events can interrupt our present day functioning to create stress in our day-to-day living. For these and many other reasons, we lose our way and find ourselves off-track from the path that could lead us to our highest and best selves.
I believe that each of us has the ability to achieve our highest potential despite whatever path life has taken us. We move forward despite the difficulties presented to us along the way. Sometimes along this path we are faced with circumstances that make it difficult to cope. There are times when childhood experiences, hurtful interactions with others or horrific events can interrupt our present day functioning to create stress in our day-to-day living. For these and many other reasons, we lose our way and find ourselves off-track from the path that could lead us to our highest and best selves.
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Caroline Motley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Holualoa, HI 96725 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Currently I am not accepting new clients, and have a waitlist, earliest availability will be July. I only work with women and nonbinary people. Life is not a neat package, I am here to help you unpack it , keep track of of it all, get rid of some of it, and keep some safe. At the core of my approach is the establishment of a trustworthy, unbiased space for clients. I aim to be a consistent and empathetic presence, helping process where you feel secure enough to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment, or agenda. My role is to provide support, perspective, and self compassion.
Currently I am not accepting new clients, and have a waitlist, earliest availability will be July. I only work with women and nonbinary people. Life is not a neat package, I am here to help you unpack it , keep track of of it all, get rid of some of it, and keep some safe. At the core of my approach is the establishment of a trustworthy, unbiased space for clients. I aim to be a consistent and empathetic presence, helping process where you feel secure enough to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment, or agenda. My role is to provide support, perspective, and self compassion.
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I treat Trauma and PTSD using Brainspotting, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and Capacitar International Self Regulation and Stress Reduction methods.
UNFORTUNATELY I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Anyone can have a time in their life when they may need to speak with someone to help them get some clarity or another perspective. First we need to see where you are in that process and together develop a plan to help you learn the skills you need to improve your daily functioning, improve your relationship with yourself and others, improve your ability to self-sooth and self-regulate, increase your ability to "bounce back" from difficulties and/or increase your sense of connection and self-worth. Relationships are rewarding and hard work. I often work with couples/families.
I treat Trauma and PTSD using Brainspotting, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and Capacitar International Self Regulation and Stress Reduction methods.
UNFORTUNATELY I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Anyone can have a time in their life when they may need to speak with someone to help them get some clarity or another perspective. First we need to see where you are in that process and together develop a plan to help you learn the skills you need to improve your daily functioning, improve your relationship with yourself and others, improve your ability to self-sooth and self-regulate, increase your ability to "bounce back" from difficulties and/or increase your sense of connection and self-worth. Relationships are rewarding and hard work. I often work with couples/families.
I received my Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology from Naropa University where contemplative practices were an important part of the training.
I am passionate about assisting people in clearing challenges and obstacles in order to allow growth and transformation to take place on physical, emotional, cognitive, relational, energetic and spiritual levels. I provide a safe space with compassionate presence where you can be authentically you, discover what is keeping you from moving forward and how to create health, balance and peace. I know from my own life challenges and illnesses how obstacles and losses in our lives can bring growth and transformation when we get support. After surviving two cancers I wrote the book “The Little Book of Hope” to spread seeds of Hope.
I received my Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology from Naropa University where contemplative practices were an important part of the training.
I am passionate about assisting people in clearing challenges and obstacles in order to allow growth and transformation to take place on physical, emotional, cognitive, relational, energetic and spiritual levels. I provide a safe space with compassionate presence where you can be authentically you, discover what is keeping you from moving forward and how to create health, balance and peace. I know from my own life challenges and illnesses how obstacles and losses in our lives can bring growth and transformation when we get support. After surviving two cancers I wrote the book “The Little Book of Hope” to spread seeds of Hope.
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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.