Somatic Therapists in Arlington Heights, IL
I utilize trauma-informed hypnotherapy and Somatic Experiencing.
My goal is to assist you in tuning into your body’s unique ability to heal from traumatic experiences. The modalities I use in order to assist in this process are gentle yet effective. I firmly believe you can get through life with increased resiliency and confidence in your ability to not only survive, but ultimately thrive by learning how to help your body experience a sense of safety and regulation.
I utilize trauma-informed hypnotherapy and Somatic Experiencing.
My goal is to assist you in tuning into your body’s unique ability to heal from traumatic experiences. The modalities I use in order to assist in this process are gentle yet effective. I firmly believe you can get through life with increased resiliency and confidence in your ability to not only survive, but ultimately thrive by learning how to help your body experience a sense of safety and regulation.
Shannon Samborski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
I utilize an integrated approach that incorporates somatic techniques, mindfulness, cognitive processing, and value clarification to help clients strengthen their mind-body connection, embrace their authentic selves, and establish balance in their lives.
Accepting new clients! Hi, I'm Shannon, a therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find meaningful growth along the way. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, panic disorders, burnout, trauma, and chronic illness.
I utilize an integrated approach that incorporates somatic techniques, mindfulness, cognitive processing, and value clarification to help clients strengthen their mind-body connection, embrace their authentic selves, and establish balance in their lives.
Accepting new clients! Hi, I'm Shannon, a therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find meaningful growth along the way. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, panic disorders, burnout, trauma, and chronic illness.
My experience as a trauma therapist using Somatic Experiencing has allowed clients to feel more present and assertive.
I would be honored to support you on your journey towards healing and living a more present and connected life. I specialize in trauma. For several years I have supported clients in healing from acute trauma, complex PTSD and chronic trauma. I firmly believe that we all have within us the natural ability to heal from trauma. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can find your voice and feel empowered to move through life’s ups and downs with flexibility and confidence. I work with adults across the lifespan and understand firsthand the importance of being a culturally competent therapist.
My experience as a trauma therapist using Somatic Experiencing has allowed clients to feel more present and assertive.
I would be honored to support you on your journey towards healing and living a more present and connected life. I specialize in trauma. For several years I have supported clients in healing from acute trauma, complex PTSD and chronic trauma. I firmly believe that we all have within us the natural ability to heal from trauma. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can find your voice and feel empowered to move through life’s ups and downs with flexibility and confidence. I work with adults across the lifespan and understand firsthand the importance of being a culturally competent therapist.
Family Resilience Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Ready to try something different? We are experts in Somatic Experiencing and Trauma. Family Resilience is a group of 13 seasoned therapists deeply trained in the latest technologies + 1 amazing nutritionist. We work together as a team, to wrap you in attention, support, humor and wisdom. Together we study the latest developments in research and techniques, mind and body. People have their faith in therapy renewed at Family Resilience. We specialize in complicated situations, couples and family work, trauma, anxiety, depression, yoga tx, eating issues, LGBTQA+, Christian tx, and offer a depth of diversity among the staff.
Ready to try something different? We are experts in Somatic Experiencing and Trauma. Family Resilience is a group of 13 seasoned therapists deeply trained in the latest technologies + 1 amazing nutritionist. We work together as a team, to wrap you in attention, support, humor and wisdom. Together we study the latest developments in research and techniques, mind and body. People have their faith in therapy renewed at Family Resilience. We specialize in complicated situations, couples and family work, trauma, anxiety, depression, yoga tx, eating issues, LGBTQA+, Christian tx, and offer a depth of diversity among the staff.
Rossana Woldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
I incorporate Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS), and Somatic Experiencing (SE) with other modalities such as psychotherapy, mindfulness and solution focused therapy depending on the needs of my clients.
I believe in providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental environment that allows clients to use their own strengths and insights to create positive and meaningful growth in their lives. Everyone has the ability to change painful experiences into resilience. Sometimes, we just need a helping hand to grab onto for guidance and support along the way.
I incorporate Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS), and Somatic Experiencing (SE) with other modalities such as psychotherapy, mindfulness and solution focused therapy depending on the needs of my clients.
I believe in providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental environment that allows clients to use their own strengths and insights to create positive and meaningful growth in their lives. Everyone has the ability to change painful experiences into resilience. Sometimes, we just need a helping hand to grab onto for guidance and support along the way.
Holly McDaniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTP
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
I'm drawn to working from attachment, feminist, and systems lenses and incorporate various cognitive and somatic modalities designed to meet each person's needs.
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel. My skills, training, experience, and compassion can help bring healing to people who have been through adverse experiences. Whether it be unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, life stressors, or trauma, I’m committed to sitting alongside you in your journey. I have experience working across the lifespan and am LGBTQIA affirming. I guide individuals in creating healthy perceptions of themselves. I facilitate the strengthening of relationships, allowing people to experience themselves fully and safely in the world and in community with others.
I'm drawn to working from attachment, feminist, and systems lenses and incorporate various cognitive and somatic modalities designed to meet each person's needs.
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel. My skills, training, experience, and compassion can help bring healing to people who have been through adverse experiences. Whether it be unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, life stressors, or trauma, I’m committed to sitting alongside you in your journey. I have experience working across the lifespan and am LGBTQIA affirming. I guide individuals in creating healthy perceptions of themselves. I facilitate the strengthening of relationships, allowing people to experience themselves fully and safely in the world and in community with others.
Lonnie Joy Sommer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
As a musician, I am drawn to explore creative and somatic therapy practices in the arts.
My mission is to create a safe, calm, inclusive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space. As an embodied listener, I am honored to hold others’ stories in confidence and help uncover their deeply held understanding and expertise of their lives from a strengths-based perspective. I am exceptionally awed at the incremental freedom that comes from engaging stories of harm, trauma, and abuse. The beauty freedom produces led me to seek certification in narrative-focused trauma therapy.
As a musician, I am drawn to explore creative and somatic therapy practices in the arts.
My mission is to create a safe, calm, inclusive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space. As an embodied listener, I am honored to hold others’ stories in confidence and help uncover their deeply held understanding and expertise of their lives from a strengths-based perspective. I am exceptionally awed at the incremental freedom that comes from engaging stories of harm, trauma, and abuse. The beauty freedom produces led me to seek certification in narrative-focused trauma therapy.
Mie Tamura
Counselor, LCPC , ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is the integration of various methods including EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS model, somatic-based therapy, Mindfulness and Art therapy / Sand tray therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the effects of trauma, by challenging circumstances, or just feeling stuck in life? Do you have a hard time expressing or describing your feeling in words? My therapy is rooted in care and trust. With compassion, understanding and guidance, I assist my clients to increase their self-esteem, confidence, and self-awareness and reconnect with their own inner strength to overcome the hardships in their lives. With my background as a clinical trauma specialist, an expressive artist and a Japanese immigrant, I am uniquely positioned to help guide you towards a more positive and empowered life journey.
My approach is the integration of various methods including EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS model, somatic-based therapy, Mindfulness and Art therapy / Sand tray therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the effects of trauma, by challenging circumstances, or just feeling stuck in life? Do you have a hard time expressing or describing your feeling in words? My therapy is rooted in care and trust. With compassion, understanding and guidance, I assist my clients to increase their self-esteem, confidence, and self-awareness and reconnect with their own inner strength to overcome the hardships in their lives. With my background as a clinical trauma specialist, an expressive artist and a Japanese immigrant, I am uniquely positioned to help guide you towards a more positive and empowered life journey.
Dr. Liana Gerdov
Psychologist, LCPC, CHT, Hypno, CCTP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
We blend evidence-based & trauma informed care, Internal Family System (parts), Brainspotting, somatic, inner child healing, clinical & spiritual hypnotherapy, reiki & chakra energy, reflexology, yoga, shamanic journeys & soul retrieval, past life regression, equine therapy, creative art, chiropractic, holistic fertility, empowered birth, & ceremonies.
Healing is a circular & cyclical journey with many paths, choices, & discoveries. We meet you where you are today, acknowledge that you are ever-changing, ever evolving. We know how hard it is to ask for help…to embrace, hold, and make space for change…we know how challenging it is to have a dissolution of self, or a version of yourself that no longer fits. Together, we uncover & compost outdated & stifling beliefs, unrealistic expectations or goals, let go of worries & fears, discover self-sabotage, burrow through behaviors & deeply hidden feelings & emotions that keep us stuck, fearful, unable to step into empowered selves.
We blend evidence-based & trauma informed care, Internal Family System (parts), Brainspotting, somatic, inner child healing, clinical & spiritual hypnotherapy, reiki & chakra energy, reflexology, yoga, shamanic journeys & soul retrieval, past life regression, equine therapy, creative art, chiropractic, holistic fertility, empowered birth, & ceremonies.
Healing is a circular & cyclical journey with many paths, choices, & discoveries. We meet you where you are today, acknowledge that you are ever-changing, ever evolving. We know how hard it is to ask for help…to embrace, hold, and make space for change…we know how challenging it is to have a dissolution of self, or a version of yourself that no longer fits. Together, we uncover & compost outdated & stifling beliefs, unrealistic expectations or goals, let go of worries & fears, discover self-sabotage, burrow through behaviors & deeply hidden feelings & emotions that keep us stuck, fearful, unable to step into empowered selves.
Alyssa Raiche-Salek
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (Online Only)
I utilize a series of modalities including talk therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic work, and Brainspotting that will aid you on your healing path.
Accepting NEW Clients: You gaze in the mirror and the person looking back at you is not person you expected to see. You have given up practically everything for everybody else. You keep saying yes to others, and you constantly say no to yourself and your own needs. You feel you can’t do it anymore. You cry for help, but nobody bothers to listen. You feel like even those you used to be closest to do not understand what you are going through. You fell down into a dark hole, and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to climb out of it. You are not exactly sure when it happened or how it happened, but you somehow lost yourself.
I utilize a series of modalities including talk therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic work, and Brainspotting that will aid you on your healing path.
Accepting NEW Clients: You gaze in the mirror and the person looking back at you is not person you expected to see. You have given up practically everything for everybody else. You keep saying yes to others, and you constantly say no to yourself and your own needs. You feel you can’t do it anymore. You cry for help, but nobody bothers to listen. You feel like even those you used to be closest to do not understand what you are going through. You fell down into a dark hole, and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to climb out of it. You are not exactly sure when it happened or how it happened, but you somehow lost yourself.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who works with adults, couples, adolescents, and families having difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationships, stress management, chronic pain, and chronic illness. I use a cognitive behavioral approach supplemented as needed with interpersonal skill building, and education. I am solution focused. I provide clients with the tools they need to better themselves and/or their circumstances.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who works with adults, couples, adolescents, and families having difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationships, stress management, chronic pain, and chronic illness. I use a cognitive behavioral approach supplemented as needed with interpersonal skill building, and education. I am solution focused. I provide clients with the tools they need to better themselves and/or their circumstances.
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Life throws emotional challenges at all of us, and it can feel like there’s no clear way to get through them. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, addiction, or overwhelming emotions, I’m here to help. I want to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and work through whatever’s weighing on you. Let’s work together to ease the impact of these challenges and move toward the goals that matter most to you. In our sessions, you can expect a warm and collaborative atmosphere where we can work together toward your goals.
Life throws emotional challenges at all of us, and it can feel like there’s no clear way to get through them. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, addiction, or overwhelming emotions, I’m here to help. I want to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and work through whatever’s weighing on you. Let’s work together to ease the impact of these challenges and move toward the goals that matter most to you. In our sessions, you can expect a warm and collaborative atmosphere where we can work together toward your goals.
Tijana Hilaris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past trauma, or specific challenges as an athlete? Whether you’re a teenager navigating the pressures of school, an adult balancing life’s responsibilities, or a couple facing communication barriers, the journey can be daunting. If you’re looking to regain control and find peace amid chaos, you’re not alone. Many individuals and families encounter moments when everything feels unmanageable. Past experiences can overshadow the present, and the pressures of performance, both in sports and daily life, can be overwhelming. It is normal to feel lost or unsure, and you deserve support.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past trauma, or specific challenges as an athlete? Whether you’re a teenager navigating the pressures of school, an adult balancing life’s responsibilities, or a couple facing communication barriers, the journey can be daunting. If you’re looking to regain control and find peace amid chaos, you’re not alone. Many individuals and families encounter moments when everything feels unmanageable. Past experiences can overshadow the present, and the pressures of performance, both in sports and daily life, can be overwhelming. It is normal to feel lost or unsure, and you deserve support.
Patricia Lutz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Patricia is passionate about holding space for you to find peace, and move through life's challenges. Change, growth, and healing can be incredibly daunting. It takes bravery to seek help. She holds safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for clients to move toward their therapeutic goals. Patricia is thrilled to be a licensed professional counselor at Pure Health Center.
Patricia is passionate about holding space for you to find peace, and move through life's challenges. Change, growth, and healing can be incredibly daunting. It takes bravery to seek help. She holds safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for clients to move toward their therapeutic goals. Patricia is thrilled to be a licensed professional counselor at Pure Health Center.
I can help you with your challenges. I am confident I can assist individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, identity issues, familial issues, substance use, grief, and much much more.
I can help you with your challenges. I am confident I can assist individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, identity issues, familial issues, substance use, grief, and much much more.
Look at you! You’re taking steps to improve yourself by searching for a therapist. You want to understand yourself better and that is something to celebrate.
Look at you! You’re taking steps to improve yourself by searching for a therapist. You want to understand yourself better and that is something to celebrate.
Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.
Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.
Jordan A Dobrowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (Online Only)
Jordan is LGBTQ-affirming and has experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Her clinical interests include individual, partner, and family therapy; treatment-resistant depression; sexual and gender identity development; trauma recovery; relief from codependency; immigration; and chronic illness resilience. Utilizing a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to therapy, Jordan invites clients to show-up and be seen as their full selves, worthy and capable of care.
Jordan is LGBTQ-affirming and has experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Her clinical interests include individual, partner, and family therapy; treatment-resistant depression; sexual and gender identity development; trauma recovery; relief from codependency; immigration; and chronic illness resilience. Utilizing a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to therapy, Jordan invites clients to show-up and be seen as their full selves, worthy and capable of care.
Olimpia W Wesley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Bilingual Polish/English Focus area: self discovery, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships. Approach: Holistic approach with elements of psychodynamic, EFT, CBT, DBT, Family, Gestalt therapy. I blend my intuition with my true essence and higher consciousness to help you navigate through inner blocks and heal from trauma, especially abandonment. My approach is like a soulful journey, where I use my unique touch to gently guide you toward healing and personal growth. It’s all about making the process nurturing and transformative, helping you uncover your potential and embrace a life of fulfillment.
Bilingual Polish/English Focus area: self discovery, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships. Approach: Holistic approach with elements of psychodynamic, EFT, CBT, DBT, Family, Gestalt therapy. I blend my intuition with my true essence and higher consciousness to help you navigate through inner blocks and heal from trauma, especially abandonment. My approach is like a soulful journey, where I use my unique touch to gently guide you toward healing and personal growth. It’s all about making the process nurturing and transformative, helping you uncover your potential and embrace a life of fulfillment.
Wolf Pack Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Jill & I support your inalienable right to feel your emotions and develop the emotional literacy skills to process those emotions. The goal is to enhance your emotional wellbeing by helping you increase tools and tolerance to hold emotions. I support your ability to break cycles and value using humor and creativity in our work together. Many traumas happen in the context of relationships, and so too does the healing. Whether you are the lone wolf or part of the pack, we are all pack animals, and relationships are central to the work. See if a group, individual, or single-session Clarity Consultation might be right for you.
Hi, I'm Jill & I support your inalienable right to feel your emotions and develop the emotional literacy skills to process those emotions. The goal is to enhance your emotional wellbeing by helping you increase tools and tolerance to hold emotions. I support your ability to break cycles and value using humor and creativity in our work together. Many traumas happen in the context of relationships, and so too does the healing. Whether you are the lone wolf or part of the pack, we are all pack animals, and relationships are central to the work. See if a group, individual, or single-session Clarity Consultation might be right for you.
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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.