Somatic Therapists in Garden City, ID
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In my therapeutic work, I integrate somatic approaches, recognizing the powerful connection between the mind and body.
Hello! My name is Erin Bryant and I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a deep commitment to empowering individuals through life’s most challenging transitions. I bring both extensive education and over a decade of experience to my practice. I am an experienced social worker with a diverse background in supporting vulnerable populations. These experiences have equipped me with a profound understanding of the complex issues individual’s face.
In my therapeutic work, I integrate somatic approaches, recognizing the powerful connection between the mind and body.
Hello! My name is Erin Bryant and I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a deep commitment to empowering individuals through life’s most challenging transitions. I bring both extensive education and over a decade of experience to my practice. I am an experienced social worker with a diverse background in supporting vulnerable populations. These experiences have equipped me with a profound understanding of the complex issues individual’s face.
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Having a difficult time shutting your mind off at night? Feeling lonely and stressed? Experiencing disconnect with your partner? You know something has to change in your life but just not sure what it is yet. It does not have to be this way as there are ways therapy can help much faster than you think. As an experienced heart-centered, intuitive therapist, I am "unshockable" and can handle whatever you are struggling with. I am here to help you feel more connected to others and to learn to feel joy again. My passion is working with motivated individuals and couples who are ready to incorporate more somatic, integrative treatments.
Having a difficult time shutting your mind off at night? Feeling lonely and stressed? Experiencing disconnect with your partner? You know something has to change in your life but just not sure what it is yet. It does not have to be this way as there are ways therapy can help much faster than you think. As an experienced heart-centered, intuitive therapist, I am "unshockable" and can handle whatever you are struggling with. I am here to help you feel more connected to others and to learn to feel joy again. My passion is working with motivated individuals and couples who are ready to incorporate more somatic, integrative treatments.
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I offer EMDR and other somatic approaches to encourage healing.
Looking for a trauma therapist? Let's get you feeling better. Trauma likes to live in the body and come out during times of stress. We will learn coping skills to establish healthy relationships as well as develop a stronger understanding of yourself.
I offer EMDR and other somatic approaches to encourage healing.
Looking for a trauma therapist? Let's get you feeling better. Trauma likes to live in the body and come out during times of stress. We will learn coping skills to establish healthy relationships as well as develop a stronger understanding of yourself.
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Ali Astrid Moto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EMDR, DMT, Somatic
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Garden City, ID 83714
Waitlist for new clients
I'm an EMDR/ Somatic and Polyvagal trained therapist.
With compassion and support, we will untether you from beliefs and negative records that have caused pain. You can be your true self, free. When we suffer from anxiety, depression, or feel stuck and not "motivated" or just can't "get it together," this isn't us broken or defective, it's our brain doing it's job, keeping us alive. It's coped in a way that is maladaptive. Luckily, we have resilient brains and neuro-plasticity. Therapy is an opportunity to reprocess and "change our brain." You have within you the ability to shift threat to thrive. With our aligned intentions, you'll access adaptive thinking and behavior.
I'm an EMDR/ Somatic and Polyvagal trained therapist.
With compassion and support, we will untether you from beliefs and negative records that have caused pain. You can be your true self, free. When we suffer from anxiety, depression, or feel stuck and not "motivated" or just can't "get it together," this isn't us broken or defective, it's our brain doing it's job, keeping us alive. It's coped in a way that is maladaptive. Luckily, we have resilient brains and neuro-plasticity. Therapy is an opportunity to reprocess and "change our brain." You have within you the ability to shift threat to thrive. With our aligned intentions, you'll access adaptive thinking and behavior.
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Rachel Ford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Garden City, ID 83714 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals seeking support with with substance use problems, identity exploration, and trauma and resiliency work. I also like to help people with mood and anxiety regulation. You may have noticed these challenges are impacting your relationships or how you feel about yourself. Or maybe it is impacting goals that you are ready to finally achieve. Are you feeling a pull to engage in counseling again or try therapy for the first time? Are you ready to build skills and confidence to move your life and relationships in the direction that you feel is right for you?
I enjoy working with individuals seeking support with with substance use problems, identity exploration, and trauma and resiliency work. I also like to help people with mood and anxiety regulation. You may have noticed these challenges are impacting your relationships or how you feel about yourself. Or maybe it is impacting goals that you are ready to finally achieve. Are you feeling a pull to engage in counseling again or try therapy for the first time? Are you ready to build skills and confidence to move your life and relationships in the direction that you feel is right for you?
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Brian Peck, LCSW | Room to Thrive PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garden City, ID 83714
I acknowledge your courage and commitment in this moment as you search for a therapist. In my experience, it's easy to get stuck inside of our suffering and difficult to find room to function, much less to thrive. And yet, here you are. Take a moment to appreciate the room here--the space between the difficult stuff preceding this moment and the step you're about to take. Imagine if life had a little more room in each moment--more flexibility, meaning, and vitality? What if therapy was not about getting rid of the difficult stuff but about living a deeply meaningful life?
I acknowledge your courage and commitment in this moment as you search for a therapist. In my experience, it's easy to get stuck inside of our suffering and difficult to find room to function, much less to thrive. And yet, here you are. Take a moment to appreciate the room here--the space between the difficult stuff preceding this moment and the step you're about to take. Imagine if life had a little more room in each moment--more flexibility, meaning, and vitality? What if therapy was not about getting rid of the difficult stuff but about living a deeply meaningful life?
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I approach counseling with individuals from a personal holistic viewpoint in hopes of better understanding their world. I believe in promoting my clients’ right to autonomy, self-acceptance, and to feel genuine in their experiences and connections with others. My hope as a counselor is to meet my clients where they are at and provide support for their journey, knowing that every connection made has the power to affect each of us and brings us the opportunity to make meaning in our lives. I am part of and love working with the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity community. I am kink/polyam/lifestyle affirming
I approach counseling with individuals from a personal holistic viewpoint in hopes of better understanding their world. I believe in promoting my clients’ right to autonomy, self-acceptance, and to feel genuine in their experiences and connections with others. My hope as a counselor is to meet my clients where they are at and provide support for their journey, knowing that every connection made has the power to affect each of us and brings us the opportunity to make meaning in our lives. I am part of and love working with the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity community. I am kink/polyam/lifestyle affirming
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Copper Penny Guidance, LLC - Angelique De Nofa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Garden City, ID 83714 (Online Only)
As a seasoned therapist, I am curious, interactive and enjoy working with clients who are willing to cultivate a working relationship. Together we can work towards your goal, demystify your patterns, and shine a light into blind spots. When you're stuck in a cycle, used what's worked in the past with little success, it's time to seek guidance. I offer EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy, parts psychology, executive functioning skills, EQ (and more) to support your Whole Self in this collective world.
As a seasoned therapist, I am curious, interactive and enjoy working with clients who are willing to cultivate a working relationship. Together we can work towards your goal, demystify your patterns, and shine a light into blind spots. When you're stuck in a cycle, used what's worked in the past with little success, it's time to seek guidance. I offer EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy, parts psychology, executive functioning skills, EQ (and more) to support your Whole Self in this collective world.
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Calli Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, ID 83703 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adult clients struggling with various concerns related to mental health. I graduated with my master's degree in social work from Boise State University in 2016 and have been practicing as a therapist since 2017.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adult clients struggling with various concerns related to mental health. I graduated with my master's degree in social work from Boise State University in 2016 and have been practicing as a therapist since 2017.
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Stacy Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83702 (Online Only)
I am skilled in trauma healing techniques like EMDR, Brainspotting, and Hypnotherapy, as well as Mindfulness Practices, trauma-informed yoga, and Somatic Therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas? Struggling to break free from isolating, frightening, and repetitive thought patterns that keep you trapped? Do you desire to cultivate a better relationship with yourself and others and thrive in life? Unresolved trauma can hinder our ability to reach our full potential and affect our physical and mental well-being. I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can feel understood and accepted without fearing judgment. I am dedicated to assisting you in establishing deep connections with yourself and others and overcoming negative thought patterns that hold you back.
I am skilled in trauma healing techniques like EMDR, Brainspotting, and Hypnotherapy, as well as Mindfulness Practices, trauma-informed yoga, and Somatic Therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas? Struggling to break free from isolating, frightening, and repetitive thought patterns that keep you trapped? Do you desire to cultivate a better relationship with yourself and others and thrive in life? Unresolved trauma can hinder our ability to reach our full potential and affect our physical and mental well-being. I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can feel understood and accepted without fearing judgment. I am dedicated to assisting you in establishing deep connections with yourself and others and overcoming negative thought patterns that hold you back.
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Utilizing holistic healing methods such as mindfulness, somatic work, art, process work and psychedelic, and ketamine integration, our work together is to effectively learn how to change ourrelationships, pathologies, and painful patterns and learn new stories about Self in this world.
Please ALWAYS reach out via email to schedule consultations, not via phone calls. am taking new clients! I specialize in: attachment and adult relationships, reframing pathology and mental illness diagnosis, addiction issues, sexual trauma and sexual dysfunction, shadow and dream work, psychedelic integration and narrative therapies and lastly self actualization and living and creating the life of your dreams! Reach out today to chat! Holly Flammer, QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate-Medicaid), MA (Masters in Transpersonal Psychology), Ph.D. (c), (Ph.D. candidate in Jungian Depth Psychology and Integrative Healing Methods).
Utilizing holistic healing methods such as mindfulness, somatic work, art, process work and psychedelic, and ketamine integration, our work together is to effectively learn how to change ourrelationships, pathologies, and painful patterns and learn new stories about Self in this world.
Please ALWAYS reach out via email to schedule consultations, not via phone calls. am taking new clients! I specialize in: attachment and adult relationships, reframing pathology and mental illness diagnosis, addiction issues, sexual trauma and sexual dysfunction, shadow and dream work, psychedelic integration and narrative therapies and lastly self actualization and living and creating the life of your dreams! Reach out today to chat! Holly Flammer, QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate-Medicaid), MA (Masters in Transpersonal Psychology), Ph.D. (c), (Ph.D. candidate in Jungian Depth Psychology and Integrative Healing Methods).
![Photo of Katie Monnig, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4eff0537-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
My approach is integrative and holistic, blending mindfulness, CBT, EMDR therapy, and somatic (body) awareness to help you feel empowered and begin to find relief of symptoms.
Symptoms of depression, anxiety or trauma can feel like they define you. Maybe you've tried therapy in the past without making much progress. Or maybe you are a new mom who feels like you are "going crazy" and are worried you will never feel like yourself again. I specialize in supporting pregnant and postpartum women along their unique journey. I know what it's like to feel stuck and unsure that you can get better. Whatever has brought you here, know that you will be welcomed and seen for who you are. And...that you hold within the power of choice to try something different- to move out of what is no longer serving you.
My approach is integrative and holistic, blending mindfulness, CBT, EMDR therapy, and somatic (body) awareness to help you feel empowered and begin to find relief of symptoms.
Symptoms of depression, anxiety or trauma can feel like they define you. Maybe you've tried therapy in the past without making much progress. Or maybe you are a new mom who feels like you are "going crazy" and are worried you will never feel like yourself again. I specialize in supporting pregnant and postpartum women along their unique journey. I know what it's like to feel stuck and unsure that you can get better. Whatever has brought you here, know that you will be welcomed and seen for who you are. And...that you hold within the power of choice to try something different- to move out of what is no longer serving you.
![Photo of Summer Wilson, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5c1af966-8a83-4533-a198-3ed450550617/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am specifically trained in Neurofeedback, EMDR, DBT, CBT, solution focused, trauma-informed, and integrating somatic practices, such as yoga, into therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals who are open and ready to work for what they need. They may need assistance coping with daily stress or transitioning to a different stage of life. My hope is that we can work together to establish achievable goals and identify strategies that will be effective for you as an individual.
I am specifically trained in Neurofeedback, EMDR, DBT, CBT, solution focused, trauma-informed, and integrating somatic practices, such as yoga, into therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals who are open and ready to work for what they need. They may need assistance coping with daily stress or transitioning to a different stage of life. My hope is that we can work together to establish achievable goals and identify strategies that will be effective for you as an individual.
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By using an eclectic background of evidence-based sleep science, creative and somatic work, and dream practices—I offer playful ways to reconnect to self and other.
As someone who has had their own journey with sleep, restfulness and dreams—I’m not leading you anywhere into the depths of the night that I haven’t been. I come with a satchel full of useful tools and a humble curiosity about what it means to rest well, and try again. I work best with clients who are looking to cultivate a better understanding with themselves with curiosity, compassion, and creativity. In our work together my biggest intention is that you will find more restful nights and cultivate a deeper relationship creativity, somatic body, and dreamlife.
By using an eclectic background of evidence-based sleep science, creative and somatic work, and dream practices—I offer playful ways to reconnect to self and other.
As someone who has had their own journey with sleep, restfulness and dreams—I’m not leading you anywhere into the depths of the night that I haven’t been. I come with a satchel full of useful tools and a humble curiosity about what it means to rest well, and try again. I work best with clients who are looking to cultivate a better understanding with themselves with curiosity, compassion, and creativity. In our work together my biggest intention is that you will find more restful nights and cultivate a deeper relationship creativity, somatic body, and dreamlife.
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Welcome. I am your body positive, fat liberation, feminist therapist. I work best with binge eating, bulimia, and body image disorders. Disordered eating patterns are exhausting, and eventually create a disconnect from the body you inhabit. Your body is the greatest resource you have! I work from mostly somatic lenses, and the goal of somatic therapy is to reconnect back to yourself. Examples of somatic therapy is being asked questions such as, "What color is your anxiety?" or "What does your body need to feel safe right now?" Your body will talk to you; I will help you hear what it has to say.
Welcome. I am your body positive, fat liberation, feminist therapist. I work best with binge eating, bulimia, and body image disorders. Disordered eating patterns are exhausting, and eventually create a disconnect from the body you inhabit. Your body is the greatest resource you have! I work from mostly somatic lenses, and the goal of somatic therapy is to reconnect back to yourself. Examples of somatic therapy is being asked questions such as, "What color is your anxiety?" or "What does your body need to feel safe right now?" Your body will talk to you; I will help you hear what it has to say.
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I've studied several modalities of somatic healing including SE, OI, and NARM (Developmental Trauma).
My favorite modalities of therapy are Somatic Experiencing and NARM, whole body modalities that involve greater focus on physical sensation, emotion, the felt sense, and incomplete motor programs. Both have grounding in modern neuropsychology. I have found that these techniques enhance a person's journey to integration. I have a background in Jungian work and also have a MA in Folklore and Mythology. I enjoy working with clients who have an interest in somatics, story, and healing from anxiety and trauma. I have done a great deal of men's work and enjoy helping men recover from depression and difficult relationships.
I've studied several modalities of somatic healing including SE, OI, and NARM (Developmental Trauma).
My favorite modalities of therapy are Somatic Experiencing and NARM, whole body modalities that involve greater focus on physical sensation, emotion, the felt sense, and incomplete motor programs. Both have grounding in modern neuropsychology. I have found that these techniques enhance a person's journey to integration. I have a background in Jungian work and also have a MA in Folklore and Mythology. I enjoy working with clients who have an interest in somatics, story, and healing from anxiety and trauma. I have done a great deal of men's work and enjoy helping men recover from depression and difficult relationships.
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Stephanie Epstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83702 (Online Only)
As she tailors treatment to each individual client, she is inspired by therapeutic practices which include Internal Family Systems (IFS), Parts Work, Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), Somatic Experiencing, Mindful Self-Compassion, Wheel of Consent, and Art Therapy.
Stephanie is always client-centered and rooted in evidence-based practices. She has received extensive training in various modalities addressing diagnoses of complex trauma (CPTSD), PTSD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, depression, and dissociative disorders. She believes that the decision to enter therapy is courageous, and the path of self-discovery and fulfillment is one of the most profound journeys on which we embark. This path requires that each person be witnessed, seen, and held in a compassionate and supportive space.
As she tailors treatment to each individual client, she is inspired by therapeutic practices which include Internal Family Systems (IFS), Parts Work, Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), Somatic Experiencing, Mindful Self-Compassion, Wheel of Consent, and Art Therapy.
Stephanie is always client-centered and rooted in evidence-based practices. She has received extensive training in various modalities addressing diagnoses of complex trauma (CPTSD), PTSD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, depression, and dissociative disorders. She believes that the decision to enter therapy is courageous, and the path of self-discovery and fulfillment is one of the most profound journeys on which we embark. This path requires that each person be witnessed, seen, and held in a compassionate and supportive space.
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Laura Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR-T, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83703
Waitlist for new clients
I support clients' journeys by using an eclectic and holistic approach of EMDR therapy, attachment focused therapy, and somatic therapies.
My focus is providing a dedicated, safe space for those seeking support through life transitions. Transitions, whether they are welcomed or unexpected, are opportunities for reflection, for discovering a new authentic sense of self, and for challenging internal belief systems that often make change feel overwhelming or unbearable. My primary goal is to help clients find a renewed sense of purpose, balance, energy, and self-confidence.
I support clients' journeys by using an eclectic and holistic approach of EMDR therapy, attachment focused therapy, and somatic therapies.
My focus is providing a dedicated, safe space for those seeking support through life transitions. Transitions, whether they are welcomed or unexpected, are opportunities for reflection, for discovering a new authentic sense of self, and for challenging internal belief systems that often make change feel overwhelming or unbearable. My primary goal is to help clients find a renewed sense of purpose, balance, energy, and self-confidence.
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Joshua R Grade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, Gottman, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83704
I am trained in EMDR and Somatic Therapy.
My clinical specialties include Trauma, Couples and Marital Counseling, Parenting Issues, and a variety of Addiction. Primarily, my areas of expertise are Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Autism, and PTSD.
I am trained in EMDR and Somatic Therapy.
My clinical specialties include Trauma, Couples and Marital Counseling, Parenting Issues, and a variety of Addiction. Primarily, my areas of expertise are Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Autism, and PTSD.
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With hundreds of hours of continued education in sex therapy and somatic practices, I have plenty of tools to help you get there.
Accepting New Clients! I work with adults (18+) who are looking to overcome challenges, define their identities, and unlock their potential. I have a soft spot for serving the 'outsiders': LGBTQIA2S+ folks, kink and fetish enjoyers, sex workers. I'm also a believer in the power of relational healing - we're not meant to go through this life alone. With a mix of somatic therapy practices, I aim to help you find your own path and growth.
With hundreds of hours of continued education in sex therapy and somatic practices, I have plenty of tools to help you get there.
Accepting New Clients! I work with adults (18+) who are looking to overcome challenges, define their identities, and unlock their potential. I have a soft spot for serving the 'outsiders': LGBTQIA2S+ folks, kink and fetish enjoyers, sex workers. I'm also a believer in the power of relational healing - we're not meant to go through this life alone. With a mix of somatic therapy practices, I aim to help you find your own path and growth.
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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.