Somatic Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI
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Through various somatic-based and emotion-centered therapeutic tools, I tailor each treatment strategy to the specific client so that they may grow in ways that work for them.
Reaching out and seeking support for yourself can be extremely vulnerable and taxing, especially when you've already been trying to manage overwhelming emotions and the issues of every day life. Even if we do not end up working together, I am glad that you are out here exploring what kind of help is available to you. Shopping for therapists can be tricky. Wherever you are in your journey, my goal is to meet you there and help you discover safe and inviting possibilities towards your goals.
Through various somatic-based and emotion-centered therapeutic tools, I tailor each treatment strategy to the specific client so that they may grow in ways that work for them.
Reaching out and seeking support for yourself can be extremely vulnerable and taxing, especially when you've already been trying to manage overwhelming emotions and the issues of every day life. Even if we do not end up working together, I am glad that you are out here exploring what kind of help is available to you. Shopping for therapists can be tricky. Wherever you are in your journey, my goal is to meet you there and help you discover safe and inviting possibilities towards your goals.
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Laurel Schreier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach includes a variety of therapeutic interventions including attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), somatic interventions, and mindfulness practices.
I strive to build a safe and collaborative environment in which my clients can fully express their identities, perspectives, challenges, and goals. Using a strengths-based, holistic framework, my goal is to empower you in addressing your presenting concerns, developing self-insight, and building a toolkit of therapeutic skills to apply within your life. I specialize in supporting those navigating life transitions such as academic adjustment, relationship concerns, employment transitions, and grief/loss. I also have experience working with clients through anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
My approach includes a variety of therapeutic interventions including attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), somatic interventions, and mindfulness practices.
I strive to build a safe and collaborative environment in which my clients can fully express their identities, perspectives, challenges, and goals. Using a strengths-based, holistic framework, my goal is to empower you in addressing your presenting concerns, developing self-insight, and building a toolkit of therapeutic skills to apply within your life. I specialize in supporting those navigating life transitions such as academic adjustment, relationship concerns, employment transitions, and grief/loss. I also have experience working with clients through anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
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Tashara Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (Online Only)
I have immediate openings and will respond to your inquiry within 24hrs. My passion lies in supporting women and couples as they face the challenges that come with change and uncertainty. Whether you are experiencing a career change, relationship transitions, trauma, or adjusting to a new phase of life, I am here to guide you. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief are often common companions during these times of transitions. Drawing from trauma informed treatment, mindfulness, somatic, and narrative techniques, we'll craft a personalized roadmap for your journey.
I have immediate openings and will respond to your inquiry within 24hrs. My passion lies in supporting women and couples as they face the challenges that come with change and uncertainty. Whether you are experiencing a career change, relationship transitions, trauma, or adjusting to a new phase of life, I am here to guide you. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief are often common companions during these times of transitions. Drawing from trauma informed treatment, mindfulness, somatic, and narrative techniques, we'll craft a personalized roadmap for your journey.
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Jennifer N Burrous
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
I am certified in EMDR Therapy and currently being trained in Polyvagal Theory/Somatic Therapy.
Life is full of many different seasons, highs and lows, challenging and difficult, and we can often get lost in the flow of it all. I want to offer a space of authenticity where people feel safe to be their truest and most congruent selves. With compassion and empathy, I assist clients in learning effective coping skills, setting healthy boundaries, implementing positive lifestyle choices, enhancing communication skills as well as processing disturbing events. I specialize in working with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
I am certified in EMDR Therapy and currently being trained in Polyvagal Theory/Somatic Therapy.
Life is full of many different seasons, highs and lows, challenging and difficult, and we can often get lost in the flow of it all. I want to offer a space of authenticity where people feel safe to be their truest and most congruent selves. With compassion and empathy, I assist clients in learning effective coping skills, setting healthy boundaries, implementing positive lifestyle choices, enhancing communication skills as well as processing disturbing events. I specialize in working with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
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I love using somatic, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to help connect the brain and body.
Hello! I'm so happy that you're here! In my work with children, adults, and families, I focus on grief, anxiety, racial, gender, and sexuality issues. I have significant experience with those who are POC, and neurodivergent and the unique issues that may face them. I also can assist with trauma, PTSD and life transitions. I like to use mainly talk based therapy, but I am ultimately here for you and whatever best fits your needs! I also offer a 15-minute free consultation meeting via phone or video to see if we are a match.
I love using somatic, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to help connect the brain and body.
Hello! I'm so happy that you're here! In my work with children, adults, and families, I focus on grief, anxiety, racial, gender, and sexuality issues. I have significant experience with those who are POC, and neurodivergent and the unique issues that may face them. I also can assist with trauma, PTSD and life transitions. I like to use mainly talk based therapy, but I am ultimately here for you and whatever best fits your needs! I also offer a 15-minute free consultation meeting via phone or video to see if we are a match.
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Margaret Levasseur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
My work tends to have a psychodynamic and somatic flavor to it.
If you like the Robin Williams therapist character from the movie "Good Will Hunting," that is who I try to embody. I believe in meeting people where they're at, and helping them find and use the tools to work through their pain. I can help if you're struggling with depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, poor self-esteem, trauma, or adjustment issues. I really like to help people go deeper into their present issues, through a somatic, psychodynamic, and attachment focused lens. I am also really interested in intuitive eating.
My work tends to have a psychodynamic and somatic flavor to it.
If you like the Robin Williams therapist character from the movie "Good Will Hunting," that is who I try to embody. I believe in meeting people where they're at, and helping them find and use the tools to work through their pain. I can help if you're struggling with depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, poor self-esteem, trauma, or adjustment issues. I really like to help people go deeper into their present issues, through a somatic, psychodynamic, and attachment focused lens. I am also really interested in intuitive eating.
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Chelsea Spencer
Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (Online Only)
My approach is informed by attachment theory, internal family systems, somatic theories, anti-racism, queer theories, anti-ablism and LGBTQIA+ affirmative practice.
Hi, I’m Chelsea! Reaching out for support requires immense courage, and I'm here to accompany you on your path towards enhanced mental health and well-being. I work with individuals that feel stuck, insecure and overwhelmed. I can help you develop more compassion, connectedness, and understanding within your relationship to yourself and others so that you can experience a deeper sense of safety, security and fulfillment.
My approach is informed by attachment theory, internal family systems, somatic theories, anti-racism, queer theories, anti-ablism and LGBTQIA+ affirmative practice.
Hi, I’m Chelsea! Reaching out for support requires immense courage, and I'm here to accompany you on your path towards enhanced mental health and well-being. I work with individuals that feel stuck, insecure and overwhelmed. I can help you develop more compassion, connectedness, and understanding within your relationship to yourself and others so that you can experience a deeper sense of safety, security and fulfillment.
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Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (Online Only)
The therapy I offer is most effective for people who have already spent time working on themselves in therapy, spiritual practice, or by other means. My main treatment focus is developmental trauma, which means the harm caused in relationships growing up. As adults that can look like high functioning depression, anxiety, relationship problems, creative blocks, numbness/dissociation, lack of progress, and other expressions. We work with mindfulness based somatic therapy in an compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental environment using a wide array of methods. Together we will uncover the healing your body is striving to access.
The therapy I offer is most effective for people who have already spent time working on themselves in therapy, spiritual practice, or by other means. My main treatment focus is developmental trauma, which means the harm caused in relationships growing up. As adults that can look like high functioning depression, anxiety, relationship problems, creative blocks, numbness/dissociation, lack of progress, and other expressions. We work with mindfulness based somatic therapy in an compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental environment using a wide array of methods. Together we will uncover the healing your body is striving to access.
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I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, somatic-based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
With my clients, I build a therapeutic alliance that allows me to understand each client’s environment, challenges, and goals. The foundation for therapy is a collaborative, supportive, professional relationship with my client. Intersectional and feminist approaches are integral to my work. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their identity and orientation.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, somatic-based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
With my clients, I build a therapeutic alliance that allows me to understand each client’s environment, challenges, and goals. The foundation for therapy is a collaborative, supportive, professional relationship with my client. Intersectional and feminist approaches are integral to my work. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their identity and orientation.
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Dr. Jennifer Tang Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Through science-based therapies, like trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, we’ll work together to find coping strategies and tools that you can use every day.
Are you experiencing a high level of stress and burnout? Do you struggle to balance the demands of home and work life? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of fights with your partner? Maybe you feel emotionally disconnected, and the stress from one area of your life spills over to others. If you've reached the point of saying, "Enough is enough,” let’s explore therapy that actually works. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer Tang Cole, a trauma and couples therapist licensed in Michigan, Washington DC and Florida. I help adults and couples balance the demands of life to find healing.
Through science-based therapies, like trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, we’ll work together to find coping strategies and tools that you can use every day.
Are you experiencing a high level of stress and burnout? Do you struggle to balance the demands of home and work life? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of fights with your partner? Maybe you feel emotionally disconnected, and the stress from one area of your life spills over to others. If you've reached the point of saying, "Enough is enough,” let’s explore therapy that actually works. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer Tang Cole, a trauma and couples therapist licensed in Michigan, Washington DC and Florida. I help adults and couples balance the demands of life to find healing.
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Somatic & mindfulness practices help to deepen self-compassion and a connection to your Inner spirit.
I help people enjoy life more instead of trying to be everything for everybody. This means reducing distractions, setting healthy boundaries and tuning into what's most important to you. This might mean finally starting that creative business, trying out surfing or singing or traveling like you've always wanted to or simply having more downtime to relax and enjoy life. I can help you if you are tired of putting the needs of others over your own and feeling sadness, stress or a lack of time for what matters.
Somatic & mindfulness practices help to deepen self-compassion and a connection to your Inner spirit.
I help people enjoy life more instead of trying to be everything for everybody. This means reducing distractions, setting healthy boundaries and tuning into what's most important to you. This might mean finally starting that creative business, trying out surfing or singing or traveling like you've always wanted to or simply having more downtime to relax and enjoy life. I can help you if you are tired of putting the needs of others over your own and feeling sadness, stress or a lack of time for what matters.
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Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (Online Only)
I integrate my experience at Michigan Medicine and training in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and IFS.
You're exhausted from trying to hold it together. No matter how hard you try, you constantly feel stuck. Your body won't let go of trauma and stress. You feel like you are always on alert. It feels like there's always a threat. You feel as though something you wrong with you. You worry that you are broken. It seems like you have lost your way, but you know there is more to you than your past. You are ready to heal and no longer want to be stuck in the past. You're not ready to give up. You know this is the time for change but you aren't sure where to turn or what to do. You are ready to release the trauma trapped inside.
I integrate my experience at Michigan Medicine and training in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and IFS.
You're exhausted from trying to hold it together. No matter how hard you try, you constantly feel stuck. Your body won't let go of trauma and stress. You feel like you are always on alert. It feels like there's always a threat. You feel as though something you wrong with you. You worry that you are broken. It seems like you have lost your way, but you know there is more to you than your past. You are ready to heal and no longer want to be stuck in the past. You're not ready to give up. You know this is the time for change but you aren't sure where to turn or what to do. You are ready to release the trauma trapped inside.
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Nichole Ondersma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Through evidence-based practices rooted in the latest neuroscience, we will work using somatic / body-based strategies along with mindfulness to identify stuck patterns in order for you to gain enough awareness to make lasting positive change.
My clients struggle with various issues: anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, divorce / break-ups, parenting concerns, medical challenges, etc. They come to me facing ongoing loneliness, sadness, and fear. My clients expect a compassionate space in which to explore their difficulties; unconditional positive regard from me to them. I honor clients where they are at and partner with them to facilitate the healing necessary to get them to where they want to be. My clients explore how their experiences in early childhood shaped how they show up in the world on a day to day basis, sometimes in unexpected ways.
Through evidence-based practices rooted in the latest neuroscience, we will work using somatic / body-based strategies along with mindfulness to identify stuck patterns in order for you to gain enough awareness to make lasting positive change.
My clients struggle with various issues: anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, divorce / break-ups, parenting concerns, medical challenges, etc. They come to me facing ongoing loneliness, sadness, and fear. My clients expect a compassionate space in which to explore their difficulties; unconditional positive regard from me to them. I honor clients where they are at and partner with them to facilitate the healing necessary to get them to where they want to be. My clients explore how their experiences in early childhood shaped how they show up in the world on a day to day basis, sometimes in unexpected ways.
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Hello and welcome! You are so courageous for considering the next step in your healing journey. My name is Jennifer (Jen) Towns (she/her). It is my personal and professional belief that everyone can discover their most authentic and successful self. I invite you to a safe space where you can learn to trust, speak your truth, and realize your potential for emotional growth and change. I practice trauma-informed integrative therapy - blending somatic body work, EMDR, IFS / ego-state parts work, and a general recognition of the impact of traumas and attachment wounds on ourselves and our relationships.
Hello and welcome! You are so courageous for considering the next step in your healing journey. My name is Jennifer (Jen) Towns (she/her). It is my personal and professional belief that everyone can discover their most authentic and successful self. I invite you to a safe space where you can learn to trust, speak your truth, and realize your potential for emotional growth and change. I practice trauma-informed integrative therapy - blending somatic body work, EMDR, IFS / ego-state parts work, and a general recognition of the impact of traumas and attachment wounds on ourselves and our relationships.
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Embodied Wellness, PLLC | Immediate Openings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Online Only)
We have therapists trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD who are dedicated to walking with you on your healing journey.
You feel exhausted and stuck. You are disconnected from yourself and others. You’re sick of being on autopilot. You are tired of being brave. You find yourself in the same old patterns. You want to change but you don't know how. You can't help but replay the same painful memories, worries, and negative self-talk in your mind. Maybe you've tried self-care practices, meditation, or yoga and they helped, but you can't shake the feeling that there's more to explore on your healing path. We are here for folks with the desire to look inward and make the changes in their lives that they have been craving.
We have therapists trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD who are dedicated to walking with you on your healing journey.
You feel exhausted and stuck. You are disconnected from yourself and others. You’re sick of being on autopilot. You are tired of being brave. You find yourself in the same old patterns. You want to change but you don't know how. You can't help but replay the same painful memories, worries, and negative self-talk in your mind. Maybe you've tried self-care practices, meditation, or yoga and they helped, but you can't shake the feeling that there's more to explore on your healing path. We are here for folks with the desire to look inward and make the changes in their lives that they have been craving.
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TheraBee, LLC
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
We offer therapy from a nonjudgmental, secular viewpoint and have a compassionate and accepting approach to all clients. We specialize in working with those marginalized for reasons around their sexuality (i.e. LGBQ+, Kink/Alternative, etc.), their gender (i.e. Trans*, non-binary, etc.), their relationship style (i.e. Consensual nonmonogamy, polyam, etc.), and/or their religion (including Atheists, and those choosing to leave their religion). Therapy interventions we offer include mindfulness, somatic/body based practice, movement based practice, as well as traditional psychotherapy / "talk therapy".
We offer therapy from a nonjudgmental, secular viewpoint and have a compassionate and accepting approach to all clients. We specialize in working with those marginalized for reasons around their sexuality (i.e. LGBQ+, Kink/Alternative, etc.), their gender (i.e. Trans*, non-binary, etc.), their relationship style (i.e. Consensual nonmonogamy, polyam, etc.), and/or their religion (including Atheists, and those choosing to leave their religion). Therapy interventions we offer include mindfulness, somatic/body based practice, movement based practice, as well as traditional psychotherapy / "talk therapy".
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Jean Leverich, PhD, LMSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
I offer targeted somatic, attachment-focused EMDR in weekly and intensive formats, tapping into your innate strengths to help you put the past behind you and thrive.
I provide EMDR for healthcare providers, first responders and helping professionals. You work hard, but painful experiences from your past keep you stuck. Perhaps you over-schedule, over-commit, and always keep yourself busy. You listen to podcasts about stress and time management, but have a hard time relaxing because your brain won’t shut off. Or you haven’t slept well in ages, and you never feel rested. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about an incident or situation, or maybe you overreact to certain people and situations or feel jumpy and panicky. You know that you have so much more potential and are ready work to feel better now.
I offer targeted somatic, attachment-focused EMDR in weekly and intensive formats, tapping into your innate strengths to help you put the past behind you and thrive.
I provide EMDR for healthcare providers, first responders and helping professionals. You work hard, but painful experiences from your past keep you stuck. Perhaps you over-schedule, over-commit, and always keep yourself busy. You listen to podcasts about stress and time management, but have a hard time relaxing because your brain won’t shut off. Or you haven’t slept well in ages, and you never feel rested. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about an incident or situation, or maybe you overreact to certain people and situations or feel jumpy and panicky. You know that you have so much more potential and are ready work to feel better now.
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Tatianah Thunberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
I offer trauma informed, somatic and attachment focused therapy for adults and couples.
We are all called to evolve beyond our survival level strategies designed to cope with wounding family systems, lineages and social systems. It is possible to integrate the legacy of trauma we have inherited and thrive in this lifetime. We are collectively facing monumental global challenges, socially, politically and environmentally, that amplifies this legacy, and hastens the call for us to cultivate greater capacity to stay present, grounded and lovingly engaged. Returning to wholeness requires reorienting towards mobilizing our rich inner and outer resources, shifting from generating suffering to unlocking liberation.
I offer trauma informed, somatic and attachment focused therapy for adults and couples.
We are all called to evolve beyond our survival level strategies designed to cope with wounding family systems, lineages and social systems. It is possible to integrate the legacy of trauma we have inherited and thrive in this lifetime. We are collectively facing monumental global challenges, socially, politically and environmentally, that amplifies this legacy, and hastens the call for us to cultivate greater capacity to stay present, grounded and lovingly engaged. Returning to wholeness requires reorienting towards mobilizing our rich inner and outer resources, shifting from generating suffering to unlocking liberation.
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Through treatment interventions such as EMDR, parts work, somatic work, and mindfulness, we will work together to create an environment that makes space for healing, empowerment, and building skills to help you cope with daily life.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Brene Brown once said, “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness”. Our experiences in life can sometimes leave us feeling sad, angry, confused, lost, and everything in between. Whether you’re struggling with experiences of trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, any relational conflicts, or school difficulties, I’m here to walk alongside you on a path towards vulnerability and compassion for all parts of you. Instead of being who you’ve had to be (because trauma), this journey can bring you to who you’re meant to be.
Through treatment interventions such as EMDR, parts work, somatic work, and mindfulness, we will work together to create an environment that makes space for healing, empowerment, and building skills to help you cope with daily life.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Brene Brown once said, “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness”. Our experiences in life can sometimes leave us feeling sad, angry, confused, lost, and everything in between. Whether you’re struggling with experiences of trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, any relational conflicts, or school difficulties, I’m here to walk alongside you on a path towards vulnerability and compassion for all parts of you. Instead of being who you’ve had to be (because trauma), this journey can bring you to who you’re meant to be.
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I use a somatic approach to therapy which allows experiences to be more fully integrated.
Therapy is a very personal journey and wherever you find yourself right now is where you are supposed to be. Life can bring challenges. Whether you seek help in the treatment of anxiety, depression, overthinking, grief and loss, infertility, general dissatisfaction, or to heal from past traumas, we can find a treatment approach for you.
I use a somatic approach to therapy which allows experiences to be more fully integrated.
Therapy is a very personal journey and wherever you find yourself right now is where you are supposed to be. Life can bring challenges. Whether you seek help in the treatment of anxiety, depression, overthinking, grief and loss, infertility, general dissatisfaction, or to heal from past traumas, we can find a treatment approach for you.
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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.