Somatic Therapists in Newton Centre, MA

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Sarah Schermerhorn
Counselor, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
Newton Centre, MA 02459  (Online Only)
As a licensed psychotherapist, I believe therapy needs to be as unique as the individual and originate from a place of compassionate and collaborative curiosity. I take an eclectic approach that draws from somatic, dynamic, and relational schools of thought, with the underlying belief that all individuals already possess the ingredients needed to heal. My background predominantly involves working with teens, young and emerging adults, and athletes.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I believe therapy needs to be as unique as the individual and originate from a place of compassionate and collaborative curiosity. I take an eclectic approach that draws from somatic, dynamic, and relational schools of thought, with the underlying belief that all individuals already possess the ingredients needed to heal. My background predominantly involves working with teens, young and emerging adults, and athletes.
(781) 691-2319 View (781) 691-2319
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Gabriella Arrien
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newton Centre, MA 02459
Life is full of challenges and hardships that can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed and burned out. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to navigate the difficulties they face. By adopting a strengths-based approach, I strive to help individuals identify and leverage their inner resources to develop resilience and achieve their therapeutic goals. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together as equal partners in exploring their concerns and co-creating personalized strategies for positive change.
Life is full of challenges and hardships that can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed and burned out. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to navigate the difficulties they face. By adopting a strengths-based approach, I strive to help individuals identify and leverage their inner resources to develop resilience and achieve their therapeutic goals. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together as equal partners in exploring their concerns and co-creating personalized strategies for positive change.
(339) 240-6826 View (339) 240-6826
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Joanie A Piken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, ACSW, LICSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton Centre, MA 02459  (Online Only)
CALL Office ONLY: Adults & Seniors: Individual & Couple: The imprint of trauma is psychological, body and brain memory long after the events are over, one continues to respond as if danger were ever present. The therapy mission is to bring this understanding of trauma to Adult & Seniors, via integrated psychotherapy. Looking for answers to healing traumatic events. Healing is not just knowing what happened but transforming how Behavior, mind, & body still store trauma revealing itself via depression, anxiety, grief, despair, conflict ,lack of resolve, patterns of repetition, worn out "survival mode defenses" Mild and Moderate.
CALL Office ONLY: Adults & Seniors: Individual & Couple: The imprint of trauma is psychological, body and brain memory long after the events are over, one continues to respond as if danger were ever present. The therapy mission is to bring this understanding of trauma to Adult & Seniors, via integrated psychotherapy. Looking for answers to healing traumatic events. Healing is not just knowing what happened but transforming how Behavior, mind, & body still store trauma revealing itself via depression, anxiety, grief, despair, conflict ,lack of resolve, patterns of repetition, worn out "survival mode defenses" Mild and Moderate.
(508) 348-7840 View (508) 348-7840
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Erin Kuehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CAGS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton Centre, MA 02459  (Online Only)
Hi! I hope that you find this information helpful. Cultivating health, healing & change guides my work as a clinical social worker. As your therapist, I can provide you with a supportive & collaborative partnership to help with your current circumstances & propel you toward your goals. Through connection and compassion, you will be able to increase your self-awareness & make choices about how you want to respond to your experiences. Using various resources & strategies, you will be an active participant in your treatment and develop the skills you need to provide yourself with effective self-care.
Hi! I hope that you find this information helpful. Cultivating health, healing & change guides my work as a clinical social worker. As your therapist, I can provide you with a supportive & collaborative partnership to help with your current circumstances & propel you toward your goals. Through connection and compassion, you will be able to increase your self-awareness & make choices about how you want to respond to your experiences. Using various resources & strategies, you will be an active participant in your treatment and develop the skills you need to provide yourself with effective self-care.
(617) 663-8814 View (617) 663-8814

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Sasha Statman-Weil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02456
For each unique person or couple I work with, I weave together behavioral (DBT, CBT, ACT), narrative and somatic (Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing) approaches to shape our work specifically to you.
<- New sessions available mornings & evenings - New couples welcome -> Are you living with challenging routines? Having the same fight over and over or the same negative self-thoughts every night? Often, these painful patterns came out of initial attempts to help care for yourself or your relationship. My goal is to support you to explore how these patterns influence your life today and then to continue the parts that serve you and to change the ones that don’t. You may build new boundaries, find ways to quiet shame and shape new narratives of possibility to find the growth you're looking for.
For each unique person or couple I work with, I weave together behavioral (DBT, CBT, ACT), narrative and somatic (Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing) approaches to shape our work specifically to you.
<- New sessions available mornings & evenings - New couples welcome -> Are you living with challenging routines? Having the same fight over and over or the same negative self-thoughts every night? Often, these painful patterns came out of initial attempts to help care for yourself or your relationship. My goal is to support you to explore how these patterns influence your life today and then to continue the parts that serve you and to change the ones that don’t. You may build new boundaries, find ways to quiet shame and shape new narratives of possibility to find the growth you're looking for.
(413) 331-7226 View (413) 331-7226
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Steven Ioanilli, LMHC, Mindful Path Therapy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02494  (Online Only)
For more than 10 years I have been refining my approach to therapy and I draw upon my training in EMDR, somatic therapy, CBT, and mindfulness practices to help you break free of old patterns, clarify your values and goals, and travel lighter in the direction of your best life.
Life challenges us in many ways, and sometimes we find ourselves struggling. We may lack energy, motivation, or direction, and find ourselves not enjoying life very much at all. Stressful events, over-thinking, and an unbalanced lifestyle can knock us out of our “window of tolerance” and decrease our resilience. If we don't take the time to slow down and attend to our bodies as well as our thoughts and emotions, life can become a rush of activity without meaning and can lead to anxiety, depression, and disconnection. Therapy is a powerful way to take that time for yourself.
For more than 10 years I have been refining my approach to therapy and I draw upon my training in EMDR, somatic therapy, CBT, and mindfulness practices to help you break free of old patterns, clarify your values and goals, and travel lighter in the direction of your best life.
Life challenges us in many ways, and sometimes we find ourselves struggling. We may lack energy, motivation, or direction, and find ourselves not enjoying life very much at all. Stressful events, over-thinking, and an unbalanced lifestyle can knock us out of our “window of tolerance” and decrease our resilience. If we don't take the time to slow down and attend to our bodies as well as our thoughts and emotions, life can become a rush of activity without meaning and can lead to anxiety, depression, and disconnection. Therapy is a powerful way to take that time for yourself.
(978) 693-5578 View (978) 693-5578
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Whitney Norton
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02467  (Online Only)
I am a Somatic, CBT based clinician who believes in developing a unique treatment plan to work through the goals you set.
I currently have a couple openings! Feel free to reach out if you are interested in services! I work primarily with teens and adults who want to work through anxiety, depression, and trauma, or improve their ability to manage the stress of life. I strive to help individuals visualize and create a life that brings them fulfillment and joy. As a Mental Health Therapist, my goal is to support you in your journey by offering you a space to talk through worries or behaviors that are impeding your ability to live the life you wish to live. I look forward to hearing from you!
I am a Somatic, CBT based clinician who believes in developing a unique treatment plan to work through the goals you set.
I currently have a couple openings! Feel free to reach out if you are interested in services! I work primarily with teens and adults who want to work through anxiety, depression, and trauma, or improve their ability to manage the stress of life. I strive to help individuals visualize and create a life that brings them fulfillment and joy. As a Mental Health Therapist, my goal is to support you in your journey by offering you a space to talk through worries or behaviors that are impeding your ability to live the life you wish to live. I look forward to hearing from you!
(339) 201-5436 View (339) 201-5436
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Amanda Elyse Sieferman
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02135  (Online Only)
I utilize a mix of person centered, CBT, Somatic experience, sensate focus, relational & narrative therapy, and a bit of humor to help folks find what is blocking them and reconnect with themselves and their bodies in healing ways.
I am a therapist who specializes in increasing sexual communication, pleasure, and satisfaction for my clients. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve the sexual lives they are looking for. People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning "sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc. If this sounds like you I am here to help without judgement, to collaborate on how to create a new sexual narrative.
I utilize a mix of person centered, CBT, Somatic experience, sensate focus, relational & narrative therapy, and a bit of humor to help folks find what is blocking them and reconnect with themselves and their bodies in healing ways.
I am a therapist who specializes in increasing sexual communication, pleasure, and satisfaction for my clients. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve the sexual lives they are looking for. People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning "sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc. If this sounds like you I am here to help without judgement, to collaborate on how to create a new sexual narrative.
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Sima (Sharon) Menora
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02467  (Online Only)
I incorporate somatic intervention, EMDR, and yoga, all through a client-centered, humanistic perspective.
I am a licensed psychologist offering trauma-informed individual and couples therapy. My clients and I work together to sort through their experiences both present and past. Through self-compassion, in a warm and safe environment, we work on improving your insight into your experiences and into your important relationships. My couple's work is based on the theory that we all just want to connect! Utilizing Terry Real's model of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), I collaborate with couples to find their empathy for the other (knowing full way that this means the other is feeling empathy for them!)
I incorporate somatic intervention, EMDR, and yoga, all through a client-centered, humanistic perspective.
I am a licensed psychologist offering trauma-informed individual and couples therapy. My clients and I work together to sort through their experiences both present and past. Through self-compassion, in a warm and safe environment, we work on improving your insight into your experiences and into your important relationships. My couple's work is based on the theory that we all just want to connect! Utilizing Terry Real's model of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), I collaborate with couples to find their empathy for the other (knowing full way that this means the other is feeling empathy for them!)
(508) 466-4645 View (508) 466-4645
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Albairis Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, CCTP-II, SIFI
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02466  (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Alba Gomez, a Trauma Therapist with over 15 years of experience and a first-generation Latina, holding degrees from NYU and certifications as an LCSW, LICSW, and CCTP-II. I’m also a certified KAP provider, (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) psychospiritual and somatic practitioner, specializing in shadow work and inner child work using the IFS modality.
Hello! I’m Alba Gomez, a Trauma Therapist with over 15 years of experience and a first-generation Latina, holding degrees from NYU and certifications as an LCSW, LICSW, and CCTP-II. I’m also a certified KAP provider, (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) psychospiritual and somatic practitioner, specializing in shadow work and inner child work using the IFS modality.
(718) 514-9277 View (718) 514-9277
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Ari Spalding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Auburndale, MA 02466  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my page! I offer a holistic approach to therapy, focusing on the mind/body/spirit connection. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment during each session. My style is collaborative and interactive and I often pull from a variety of techniques and modalities, such a trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness, relational-cultural therapy, Solution-focused, and somatic-based therapies. I believe that each person is unique and therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the therapeutic process.
Hello and welcome to my page! I offer a holistic approach to therapy, focusing on the mind/body/spirit connection. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment during each session. My style is collaborative and interactive and I often pull from a variety of techniques and modalities, such a trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness, relational-cultural therapy, Solution-focused, and somatic-based therapies. I believe that each person is unique and therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the therapeutic process.
(857) 688-3767 View (857) 688-3767
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Marisa Mohrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02456  (Online Only)
I bring my passion for somatic psychology, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, and attachment theory to my therapeutic approach.
I offer 60 and 90 minute sessions, and specialize in half day trauma therapy intensives. A therapy intensive is an efficient and comprehensive pathway to heal trauma in consecutive days instead of over many years in weekly therapy, and can accelerate symptom relief. I utilize evidence-informed modalities such as EMDR, Progressive Counting, the Flash technique, and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment to effectively heal the roots of distressing emotions and negative beliefs stored within traumatic memories.
I bring my passion for somatic psychology, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, and attachment theory to my therapeutic approach.
I offer 60 and 90 minute sessions, and specialize in half day trauma therapy intensives. A therapy intensive is an efficient and comprehensive pathway to heal trauma in consecutive days instead of over many years in weekly therapy, and can accelerate symptom relief. I utilize evidence-informed modalities such as EMDR, Progressive Counting, the Flash technique, and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment to effectively heal the roots of distressing emotions and negative beliefs stored within traumatic memories.
(617) 380-6169 View (617) 380-6169
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Aviva R Bock
Counselor, MA, EdM, CCMHC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02459
From self criticism to self compassion. An open calm curious genuine exploration No shaming, no judgment only a question: What happened? What curve balls did life sent your way? My approach is holistic integrative and relational. If it works for you I will introduce you to a tool box of resources: somatic, energetic, EMDR, Flash etc as together we make sense of where you are now, what you are feeling, how to help you shift to a place of renewed empowerment and control, to be who you want to be and feel how you want to feel? A system/soul update to a renewed place of joy peace and harmony.
From self criticism to self compassion. An open calm curious genuine exploration No shaming, no judgment only a question: What happened? What curve balls did life sent your way? My approach is holistic integrative and relational. If it works for you I will introduce you to a tool box of resources: somatic, energetic, EMDR, Flash etc as together we make sense of where you are now, what you are feeling, how to help you shift to a place of renewed empowerment and control, to be who you want to be and feel how you want to feel? A system/soul update to a renewed place of joy peace and harmony.
(617) 446-3042 View (617) 446-3042
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Gabby Rascati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02467
Mindfulness and somatic work in general is also at the core of my work, in as much or as little capacity as feels right for you.
I support clients who want to better connect to themselves, their emotions, their values, and their body. Because this type of identity work typically happens in early adulthood, I tend to work with folks 18-40. Often, but not always, my work involves understanding and managing anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma, stress, relationships, pregnancy/parenting transitions, and sexuality & gender identity.
Mindfulness and somatic work in general is also at the core of my work, in as much or as little capacity as feels right for you.
I support clients who want to better connect to themselves, their emotions, their values, and their body. Because this type of identity work typically happens in early adulthood, I tend to work with folks 18-40. Often, but not always, my work involves understanding and managing anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma, stress, relationships, pregnancy/parenting transitions, and sexuality & gender identity.
(224) 999-0677 View (224) 999-0677
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Kim Sharon Luzzi
Counselor, MA, DC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
I occasionally also draw upon and integrate a somatic approach in my therapeutic work.
I enjoy working with adults, couples, and blended families with a wide range of challenges including: identity, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relational dynamics, limit-setting, loss, parenting, and transitions. I strive to provide a warm, safe, collaborative space to help clients explore their feelings and understand the origins of their challenges. As this occurs, new options become available for living a more engaged and satisfying life.
I occasionally also draw upon and integrate a somatic approach in my therapeutic work.
I enjoy working with adults, couples, and blended families with a wide range of challenges including: identity, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relational dynamics, limit-setting, loss, parenting, and transitions. I strive to provide a warm, safe, collaborative space to help clients explore their feelings and understand the origins of their challenges. As this occurs, new options become available for living a more engaged and satisfying life.
(617) 616-8976 View (617) 616-8976
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Gabrielle Orcha
MA, MFA
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02461
My approach is influenced by Jungian psychology, somatic psychology, and contemplative practices grounded in mindfulness and eastern traditions.
In working with clients, I consider the whole person, their mind, their body, their spirit. These three aspects aren’t separate but are in dynamic conversation: chronic physical symptoms are connected to our mental and emotional states, our feelings of depression relate to how we treat and relate to our bodies and sensorial lives. I enjoy supporting people facing life’s challenges, who are looking for a somatic dimension to their healing. I specialize in helping clients navigate difficult relationships, cope with grief and chronic illness, process the pandemic, and manifest greater depth, vibrancy, and purpose in their lives.
My approach is influenced by Jungian psychology, somatic psychology, and contemplative practices grounded in mindfulness and eastern traditions.
In working with clients, I consider the whole person, their mind, their body, their spirit. These three aspects aren’t separate but are in dynamic conversation: chronic physical symptoms are connected to our mental and emotional states, our feelings of depression relate to how we treat and relate to our bodies and sensorial lives. I enjoy supporting people facing life’s challenges, who are looking for a somatic dimension to their healing. I specialize in helping clients navigate difficult relationships, cope with grief and chronic illness, process the pandemic, and manifest greater depth, vibrancy, and purpose in their lives.
(508) 403-9739 View (508) 403-9739
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Melanie Johnson French
PhD, BC-DMT, RYT-200, CMA
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02135  (Online Only)
I now offer hypnotherapy, somatic healing, embodiment coaching approaches for adults seeking general stress management.
Overwhelmed? Panicked? Frustrated? Trying to hold it all together? What if freedom from pain was possible, and readily available? What if you could navigate the intensity with authentic confidence, empowerment, and inner peace? My role is to be a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence for you to imagine and create the missing ingredients to your well-being. If you are motivated to try new approaches to life challenges and seeking someone to "coach" you along, working together could be a good fit.
I now offer hypnotherapy, somatic healing, embodiment coaching approaches for adults seeking general stress management.
Overwhelmed? Panicked? Frustrated? Trying to hold it all together? What if freedom from pain was possible, and readily available? What if you could navigate the intensity with authentic confidence, empowerment, and inner peace? My role is to be a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence for you to imagine and create the missing ingredients to your well-being. If you are motivated to try new approaches to life challenges and seeking someone to "coach" you along, working together could be a good fit.
(913) 359-9132 View (913) 359-9132
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Natalie Gaida
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach combines relational skills, sexual education, and somatic practices used to improve intimacy and communication between partners in their every day life and in their bedroom space.
Instead of fighting problems together, you’re now fighting each other. You don’t know when this happened but you no longer feel connected to and loved by your partner, and there are days when you find yourself thinking if maybe it would be better to just end your relationship. This isn’t the relationship you wanted, you feel like you’ve tried to do everything to make it better and it either helped for some time or not at all.
My approach combines relational skills, sexual education, and somatic practices used to improve intimacy and communication between partners in their every day life and in their bedroom space.
Instead of fighting problems together, you’re now fighting each other. You don’t know when this happened but you no longer feel connected to and loved by your partner, and there are days when you find yourself thinking if maybe it would be better to just end your relationship. This isn’t the relationship you wanted, you feel like you’ve tried to do everything to make it better and it either helped for some time or not at all.
(781) 725-6110 View (781) 725-6110
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Jessica Slicer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brighton, MA 02135
Hello! I am accepting new in-person clients in East Boston and virtual clients across Massachusetts, Maine and Connecticut. As a somatic-oriented therapist, I focus on treating motivated adults and teens who want to find new skills and tools for overcoming symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma. Focusing on the mind-body connection, I can work with you to help heal your nervous system and gain mastery to understand your emotions and behaviors using evidenced-based interventions. My sessions can be a place to process emotions, learn skills, create safety in your body and gain the freedom to move forward.
Hello! I am accepting new in-person clients in East Boston and virtual clients across Massachusetts, Maine and Connecticut. As a somatic-oriented therapist, I focus on treating motivated adults and teens who want to find new skills and tools for overcoming symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma. Focusing on the mind-body connection, I can work with you to help heal your nervous system and gain mastery to understand your emotions and behaviors using evidenced-based interventions. My sessions can be a place to process emotions, learn skills, create safety in your body and gain the freedom to move forward.
(857) 663-7860 View (857) 663-7860
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Jonathan E. Goldberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02459
NOW Accepting New Clients: There is no way to adequately describe the experience of living with depression and anxiety. For the roughly 14% of Americans who suffer from these conditions, everyday activities, such as going to work, speaking in class, even meeting friends for dinner, can become agonizing challenges accompanied by a host of negative physical and emotional symptoms. Perhaps you've noticed your face burning when you speak in public; have felt like an impostor at work and wait to be "found out," or maybe you've experienced a surge of panic (racing-heart, trouble breathing, dizziness, nausea) when you least expected it?
NOW Accepting New Clients: There is no way to adequately describe the experience of living with depression and anxiety. For the roughly 14% of Americans who suffer from these conditions, everyday activities, such as going to work, speaking in class, even meeting friends for dinner, can become agonizing challenges accompanied by a host of negative physical and emotional symptoms. Perhaps you've noticed your face burning when you speak in public; have felt like an impostor at work and wait to be "found out," or maybe you've experienced a surge of panic (racing-heart, trouble breathing, dizziness, nausea) when you least expected it?
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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.