Somatic Therapists in Avon, IN

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Dianna Stallings | Heart Space
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avon, IN 46123  (Online Only)
This may include belief work, art, writing, somatic work, psychodrama, and hypnotherapy.
My clients often are aware that something in their current lives is no longer serving them, want to understand how that came to be, and align themselves with the vision they have for their future. This often starts by noticing repeating patterns of behavior in themselves, or those they attract, and becoming curious about the reason why. They may also find that they experience certain physical and emotional responses (anger, anxiety, people pleasing etc.) and know that their body is trying to tell them something needs to shift.
This may include belief work, art, writing, somatic work, psychodrama, and hypnotherapy.
My clients often are aware that something in their current lives is no longer serving them, want to understand how that came to be, and align themselves with the vision they have for their future. This often starts by noticing repeating patterns of behavior in themselves, or those they attract, and becoming curious about the reason why. They may also find that they experience certain physical and emotional responses (anger, anxiety, people pleasing etc.) and know that their body is trying to tell them something needs to shift.
(317) 620-8778 View (317) 620-8778
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Ewa Barnaby
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avon, IN 46123
Hi, I'm Ewa (eh-vuh). I honor all human experience just as it is and recognize that life is rarely linear. At times life may bring challenges that impact and even overwhelm our ability to access and utilize our capacity to heal. Through counseling it is possible to be curious, alongside one another, about the questions your life is asking you. I have confidence that we can co-create a space in which the authentic part of you can be seen and heard in ways that honor your truth. I aim to help you process your complex emotional experiences so that you could live with greater ease and comfort in your relationship with self and others.
Hi, I'm Ewa (eh-vuh). I honor all human experience just as it is and recognize that life is rarely linear. At times life may bring challenges that impact and even overwhelm our ability to access and utilize our capacity to heal. Through counseling it is possible to be curious, alongside one another, about the questions your life is asking you. I have confidence that we can co-create a space in which the authentic part of you can be seen and heard in ways that honor your truth. I aim to help you process your complex emotional experiences so that you could live with greater ease and comfort in your relationship with self and others.
(463) 583-3052 View (463) 583-3052
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Laura Jay-Ballinger
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Avon, IN 46123
Are you weighed down by "doing it all” and always left feeling like it’s not quite enough? Do you often feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Whether it’s parenting struggles, food and body concerns, relationship difficulties, past wounds, or all of the above, the demands of our lives can leave us frazzled and empty. Without focusing on our needs and caring for ourselves, we can become burned out, anxious, and lost. We repeat patterns of behavior in our relationships that don’t serve us anymore and keep us stuck.
Are you weighed down by "doing it all” and always left feeling like it’s not quite enough? Do you often feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Whether it’s parenting struggles, food and body concerns, relationship difficulties, past wounds, or all of the above, the demands of our lives can leave us frazzled and empty. Without focusing on our needs and caring for ourselves, we can become burned out, anxious, and lost. We repeat patterns of behavior in our relationships that don’t serve us anymore and keep us stuck.
(317) 483-8103 View (317) 483-8103
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Shannon Walsh
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Avon, IN 46123
Waitlist for new clients
My mission is to create a space where all clients feel welcome and safe enough to share freely without fear of judgment, and to equip clients with tools and resources to overcome daily challenges and build healthier connections with themselves and others. My specialty includes trauma, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ issues. My aim is to offer a humanistic and trauma-focused approach to growth and healing. Taking the first step toward recovery and healing is HARD. I am here to help you navigate that.
My mission is to create a space where all clients feel welcome and safe enough to share freely without fear of judgment, and to equip clients with tools and resources to overcome daily challenges and build healthier connections with themselves and others. My specialty includes trauma, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ issues. My aim is to offer a humanistic and trauma-focused approach to growth and healing. Taking the first step toward recovery and healing is HARD. I am here to help you navigate that.
(317) 666-6207 View (317) 666-6207
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Randy L Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avon, IN 46123
Waitlist for new clients
The story of our lives often shape our day to day experiences. As we open up to our story and how we ended up at a certain space in our lives, we begin to see patterns. We begin to see unhealthy ways we have responded to people, relationships that have been less than productive, or events that unfolded different than we had hoped. In order to grow and set a new course, we need to identify the patterns that have lead us here. Therapy is about doing just that - uncovering underlying, most the time subconscious, ways of thinking, so that we can become the people that we want to be.
The story of our lives often shape our day to day experiences. As we open up to our story and how we ended up at a certain space in our lives, we begin to see patterns. We begin to see unhealthy ways we have responded to people, relationships that have been less than productive, or events that unfolded different than we had hoped. In order to grow and set a new course, we need to identify the patterns that have lead us here. Therapy is about doing just that - uncovering underlying, most the time subconscious, ways of thinking, so that we can become the people that we want to be.
(317) 676-6755 View (317) 676-6755
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Diana Harrington
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, CYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Avon, IN 46123
Life is stressful enough, finding a therapist shouldn't be! If you are curious about why the same symptoms keep returning, it sounds like you are ready to get to the root of the problem. Together we can discover old thought patterns and perspectives which no longer serve you, so that we can make space for something new. Clients describe this process as an awakening to new ways of thinking, feeling, behaving...I call it thriving. If you are challenged by self-doubt, indecisiveness, avoidance, negative thoughts or feelings, allow me to guide you through a deeper understanding of your experiences.
Life is stressful enough, finding a therapist shouldn't be! If you are curious about why the same symptoms keep returning, it sounds like you are ready to get to the root of the problem. Together we can discover old thought patterns and perspectives which no longer serve you, so that we can make space for something new. Clients describe this process as an awakening to new ways of thinking, feeling, behaving...I call it thriving. If you are challenged by self-doubt, indecisiveness, avoidance, negative thoughts or feelings, allow me to guide you through a deeper understanding of your experiences.
(317) 659-8282 View (317) 659-8282

More Therapists Nearby

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Brittany Snyder
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brownsburg, IN 46112  (Online Only)
EMDR-trained. I am a holistic mental health provider taking a unique look at ALL parts of a person's lived experience, identity, belief systems, etc. as she assists clients in achieving their full potential. Through deeper insight and awareness building, addressing unresolved trauma, mindfulness and self-compassion, inner-child work, somatic awareness/body attunement, and developing a deeper understanding and knowing of one's self and others, I can help you live a more full, happier, and peaceful life!
EMDR-trained. I am a holistic mental health provider taking a unique look at ALL parts of a person's lived experience, identity, belief systems, etc. as she assists clients in achieving their full potential. Through deeper insight and awareness building, addressing unresolved trauma, mindfulness and self-compassion, inner-child work, somatic awareness/body attunement, and developing a deeper understanding and knowing of one's self and others, I can help you live a more full, happier, and peaceful life!
(317) 426-9395 View (317) 426-9395
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Courtney Paige Harrough
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brownsburg, IN 46112  (Online Only)
I use a variety of modalities, including, but not limited to somatic, biofeedback, strength based, and trauma informed.
My experiences with depression, queerness, anxiety, and self-discovery were made easier through support from therapists who held space for me and worked with me to address my questions. My number one goal is to center dignity, humanity, and curiosity into my work as a therapist. It is my intent that sessions offer a supportive and non-judgmental environment where your concerns are genuinely heard and validated. My approach is collaborative, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities. We will work together to build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and foster a lasting personal relationship with yourself.
I use a variety of modalities, including, but not limited to somatic, biofeedback, strength based, and trauma informed.
My experiences with depression, queerness, anxiety, and self-discovery were made easier through support from therapists who held space for me and worked with me to address my questions. My number one goal is to center dignity, humanity, and curiosity into my work as a therapist. It is my intent that sessions offer a supportive and non-judgmental environment where your concerns are genuinely heard and validated. My approach is collaborative, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities. We will work together to build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and foster a lasting personal relationship with yourself.
(463) 622-6865 View (463) 622-6865
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Kara Daugherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainfield, IN 46168
As a somatic therapist, I offer a deep, whole-body approach for transformative healing to help you find deep fulfillment.
It’s hard to remember a time you weren’t in survival mode. No matter what you do, nothing is making a difference. Things from your past might keep popping up & derailing your day, and with everything else going on, you don’t even feel like you know yourself anymore. Therapy before this might have even felt like it only scraped the surface, leaving you alone to try and figure out what to do next. It’s exhausting & the crazy thing is, nobody would even guess you’re feeling this way because you’ve got this image of “having it all together,” but deep down you know the cracks are getting bigger. Something has to change, but what?
As a somatic therapist, I offer a deep, whole-body approach for transformative healing to help you find deep fulfillment.
It’s hard to remember a time you weren’t in survival mode. No matter what you do, nothing is making a difference. Things from your past might keep popping up & derailing your day, and with everything else going on, you don’t even feel like you know yourself anymore. Therapy before this might have even felt like it only scraped the surface, leaving you alone to try and figure out what to do next. It’s exhausting & the crazy thing is, nobody would even guess you’re feeling this way because you’ve got this image of “having it all together,” but deep down you know the cracks are getting bigger. Something has to change, but what?
(463) 348-2173 View (463) 348-2173
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Nidhal Newash - Internal Family Systems Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46278  (Online Only)
Are you frustrated by self-critical thoughts that hold you back? Do you struggle with perfectionism or worry? Are you looking for ways to quiet the self-critic and shift into the person you know that you are meant to be? I am trained in evidence based modalities such as Level 1 & 2 of Internal Family Systems, EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I believe in the mind-body connection and will weave guided imagery, mindfulness, somatic, cognitive and behavioral techniques into treatment, depending on your needs. I work from an affirming and inclusive lens.
Are you frustrated by self-critical thoughts that hold you back? Do you struggle with perfectionism or worry? Are you looking for ways to quiet the self-critic and shift into the person you know that you are meant to be? I am trained in evidence based modalities such as Level 1 & 2 of Internal Family Systems, EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I believe in the mind-body connection and will weave guided imagery, mindfulness, somatic, cognitive and behavioral techniques into treatment, depending on your needs. I work from an affirming and inclusive lens.
(463) 220-3997 View (463) 220-3997
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Megan Shook
MS, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brownsburg, IN 46112
With a decade of experience in mental health & health education, I specialize in treating trauma using a blend of parts work, experiential techniques, somatic experiencing, and psychoeducation. My approach is designed to help individuals rediscover self-love and heal from the deep-seated impacts of trauma. Clients who work with me often find relief from overwhelming feelings of guilt, shame, perfectionism, and anger - all of which are frequently rooted in internalized trauma.
With a decade of experience in mental health & health education, I specialize in treating trauma using a blend of parts work, experiential techniques, somatic experiencing, and psychoeducation. My approach is designed to help individuals rediscover self-love and heal from the deep-seated impacts of trauma. Clients who work with me often find relief from overwhelming feelings of guilt, shame, perfectionism, and anger - all of which are frequently rooted in internalized trauma.
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Lindsey Southwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAYC, CPT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Mooresville, IN 46158  (Online Only)
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I am an experienced therapist that's willing to listen and validate you. My goal is to have everyone feel welcomed and heard. I am an adolescent and adult certified professional trauma, CSAYC, therapist working with trauma victims from war, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, physical and emotional abuse, individuals fleeing countries, of all ages and backgrounds, using somatic psychology, trauma-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive trauma therapy, and EMDR tools, family system approach, and client center therapy.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I am an experienced therapist that's willing to listen and validate you. My goal is to have everyone feel welcomed and heard. I am an adolescent and adult certified professional trauma, CSAYC, therapist working with trauma victims from war, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, physical and emotional abuse, individuals fleeing countries, of all ages and backgrounds, using somatic psychology, trauma-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive trauma therapy, and EMDR tools, family system approach, and client center therapy.
(463) 444-7681 View (463) 444-7681
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Brittany Smogoleski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mooresville, IN 46158
Hi, I'm Brittany. I'm so happy that you have decided to take the next step to create your ideal life. I am a dedicated and compassionate counselor with a passion for empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges, unlock their potential, and lead fulfilling lives. With multiple years of experience and a commitment to fostering positive change, I am here to provide the support and guidance you need on your journey toward personal growth and well-being. My approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration.
Hi, I'm Brittany. I'm so happy that you have decided to take the next step to create your ideal life. I am a dedicated and compassionate counselor with a passion for empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges, unlock their potential, and lead fulfilling lives. With multiple years of experience and a commitment to fostering positive change, I am here to provide the support and guidance you need on your journey toward personal growth and well-being. My approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration.
(317) 620-7032 View (317) 620-7032
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Michele Stepanek Teague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Hi, I'm Michele. I'm glad you're here. I know how a situation, involving yourself or a loved one, can consume your life. I became a therapist because I've experienced similar circumstances. Those moments have led me to be an empathetic and effective counselor. We will take things at your pace. This is your time, and we will work together to find healing and growth.
Hi, I'm Michele. I'm glad you're here. I know how a situation, involving yourself or a loved one, can consume your life. I became a therapist because I've experienced similar circumstances. Those moments have led me to be an empathetic and effective counselor. We will take things at your pace. This is your time, and we will work together to find healing and growth.
(765) 305-5703 View (765) 305-5703
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Craig Hennecke
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46224
I treasure a core belief that human beings are inherently compassionate, wise, and whole. Then life happens and we begin to lose access to our inner resourcefulness. Connection, authenticity, and empathy form the foundation of my work. I feel that change and healing occur both experientially and relationally. By utilizing compassion, curiosity, honesty, and humor, I connect and collaborate with clients to build a supportive and non-judgmental container for self-exploration and growth.
I treasure a core belief that human beings are inherently compassionate, wise, and whole. Then life happens and we begin to lose access to our inner resourcefulness. Connection, authenticity, and empathy form the foundation of my work. I feel that change and healing occur both experientially and relationally. By utilizing compassion, curiosity, honesty, and humor, I connect and collaborate with clients to build a supportive and non-judgmental container for self-exploration and growth.
(317) 934-6755 View (317) 934-6755
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Meredith Lauren Canada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46254  (Online Only)
I am licensed in Indiana with 10 years+ of clinical work experience. I have experience in helping clients with a range of life challenges, including anxiety and depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, relationships, sexuality, work-related stress, trauma, substance use and safer substance use, and issues unique to first responders. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage! It would be my honor to walk your wellness journey with you.
I am licensed in Indiana with 10 years+ of clinical work experience. I have experience in helping clients with a range of life challenges, including anxiety and depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, relationships, sexuality, work-related stress, trauma, substance use and safer substance use, and issues unique to first responders. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage! It would be my honor to walk your wellness journey with you.
(463) 241-6696 View (463) 241-6696
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Ashlyn Bridgewater
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CAPRCI
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46222  (Online Only)
We all have innate wisdom about what is best for us but may struggle to believe this about ourselves. I work with clients with past and ongoing trauma that has impacted their sense of self, created feelings of overwhelm, and even feelings of detachment. I strive to create a safe environment in which clients can be curious about the relationship between their inner and outer worlds. Through curiosity, I hope to show people that there are no “bad parts" of them, just parts that may no longer serve them. I help clients to connect mind and body to address the full picture of thoughts, feelings and emotions.
We all have innate wisdom about what is best for us but may struggle to believe this about ourselves. I work with clients with past and ongoing trauma that has impacted their sense of self, created feelings of overwhelm, and even feelings of detachment. I strive to create a safe environment in which clients can be curious about the relationship between their inner and outer worlds. Through curiosity, I hope to show people that there are no “bad parts" of them, just parts that may no longer serve them. I help clients to connect mind and body to address the full picture of thoughts, feelings and emotions.
(317) 666-9189 View (317) 666-9189
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Ben Foodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMPC, CSCS, TSAC-F
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Ben Foodman's training includes having a background as a licensed psychotherapist with advanced training in sport psychology & motor behavior, Brainspotting, biofeedback and neurofeedback. He has helped athletes at all levels with sports mental blocks, PTSD, ADD / ADHD, non-sport related trauma, anxiety, depression, and transition from sport injuries. He is also able to provide alternative interventions for clients looking to alleviate their mental health symptoms such as the Yips. He has worked with a wide variety of professional, Olympic, collegiate & high school athletes as well as musicians and tactical athletes.
Ben Foodman's training includes having a background as a licensed psychotherapist with advanced training in sport psychology & motor behavior, Brainspotting, biofeedback and neurofeedback. He has helped athletes at all levels with sports mental blocks, PTSD, ADD / ADHD, non-sport related trauma, anxiety, depression, and transition from sport injuries. He is also able to provide alternative interventions for clients looking to alleviate their mental health symptoms such as the Yips. He has worked with a wide variety of professional, Olympic, collegiate & high school athletes as well as musicians and tactical athletes.
(980) 255-5535 View (980) 255-5535
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Nichole Hutchinson
Counselor, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Hi! My name is Nichole Hutchinson and I became a mental health counselor in order to provide a supportive and inclusive environment to adolescents and adults, where freedom of expression, speaking your own truth, and the ability to be heard can all happen. What brings you here today? No matter the reason, you are in the right place. Are you feeling underwhelmed, overworked, stressed out, burdened, unhappy, or challenged in some way? These are all common feelings and yet they can make you feel out of control.
Hi! My name is Nichole Hutchinson and I became a mental health counselor in order to provide a supportive and inclusive environment to adolescents and adults, where freedom of expression, speaking your own truth, and the ability to be heard can all happen. What brings you here today? No matter the reason, you are in the right place. Are you feeling underwhelmed, overworked, stressed out, burdened, unhappy, or challenged in some way? These are all common feelings and yet they can make you feel out of control.
(463) 208-4264 View (463) 208-4264

Online Therapists

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Adria Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074
I use a holistic, integrated approach to wellness which may include inner child work, mindfulness and meditation, Ketamine assisted therapy, somatic release exercises, and/or movement-based therapy.
It can be exhausting to feel like you've tried it all and keep getting the same results. While on the outside, you seem to have it together, on the inside, you're dealing with chaos. You've tried to set goals, but your mind is too scattered to be consistent. I can support and empower you to be a more healed and powerful version of yourself and break free from sabotaging behaviors. In a world where most people wear masks, it's a privilege to see a soul. This is how I see my role as your therapist. To see past your pain and help you uncover your true inner light.
I use a holistic, integrated approach to wellness which may include inner child work, mindfulness and meditation, Ketamine assisted therapy, somatic release exercises, and/or movement-based therapy.
It can be exhausting to feel like you've tried it all and keep getting the same results. While on the outside, you seem to have it together, on the inside, you're dealing with chaos. You've tried to set goals, but your mind is too scattered to be consistent. I can support and empower you to be a more healed and powerful version of yourself and break free from sabotaging behaviors. In a world where most people wear masks, it's a privilege to see a soul. This is how I see my role as your therapist. To see past your pain and help you uncover your true inner light.
(919) 335-7536 View (919) 335-7536
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.