Somatic Therapists in Caledonia, MI
2 Birds Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Caledonia, MI 49316
We provide trauma informed evidence based counseling services as well as EMDR and somatic experiencing.
At 2 Birds Counseling Services we provide counseling and holistic services for adults who are struggling with a variety of life events that include sexual, physical, emotional and cultural trauma, grief, chronic pain & disease, depression, and anxiety. Our clients also come to see us due to difficult life transitions that they need support working through.
We provide trauma informed evidence based counseling services as well as EMDR and somatic experiencing.
At 2 Birds Counseling Services we provide counseling and holistic services for adults who are struggling with a variety of life events that include sexual, physical, emotional and cultural trauma, grief, chronic pain & disease, depression, and anxiety. Our clients also come to see us due to difficult life transitions that they need support working through.
Angela Musselman
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, BCC
Verified Verified
Caledonia, MI 49316 (Online Only)
Comfortable, professional: your space to heal. I started Pro-Active Counseling to help people like you who experience Anxiety, Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and other mental/emotional health challenges to find healing and healthier living. As you face day-to-day stressors, worries, or fears, or you encounter struggle, trauma, or trouble, our weekly appointments can help you process what you're going through. I will work with you to identify your own needs and goals, and together we will focus on your healing, growth, and wholeness.
Comfortable, professional: your space to heal. I started Pro-Active Counseling to help people like you who experience Anxiety, Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and other mental/emotional health challenges to find healing and healthier living. As you face day-to-day stressors, worries, or fears, or you encounter struggle, trauma, or trouble, our weekly appointments can help you process what you're going through. I will work with you to identify your own needs and goals, and together we will focus on your healing, growth, and wholeness.
Zoe Gates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Caledonia, MI 49316
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! If your kiddo needs some extra support with big feelings, is experiencing emotional and mental health hurdles and in need of healthier coping tools, or has an even more significant challenge in their life, you've come to the right place. Are you struggling with parenting, stress, or life changes? Maybe you're even trying to manage your anxiety or depression on top of it all. I am here for you, too! There is so much to be grateful for in life, but people of all ages experience hardships within themselves, with others, and within life's ongoing changes. Therapy is a great place to start when you don't know where to start.
Welcome! If your kiddo needs some extra support with big feelings, is experiencing emotional and mental health hurdles and in need of healthier coping tools, or has an even more significant challenge in their life, you've come to the right place. Are you struggling with parenting, stress, or life changes? Maybe you're even trying to manage your anxiety or depression on top of it all. I am here for you, too! There is so much to be grateful for in life, but people of all ages experience hardships within themselves, with others, and within life's ongoing changes. Therapy is a great place to start when you don't know where to start.
Kimberly Sue Lichon-Tufer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Caledonia, MI 49316
My passion is helping others find ways to manage their challenges in this ever-changing journey we call life. For over 27 years I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings; including home, school, office, and in the community. I pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with each individual I work with. By achieving this, I believe we can then work together to help identify what is challenging you currently to get you to the life you choose to live successfully.
My passion is helping others find ways to manage their challenges in this ever-changing journey we call life. For over 27 years I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings; including home, school, office, and in the community. I pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with each individual I work with. By achieving this, I believe we can then work together to help identify what is challenging you currently to get you to the life you choose to live successfully.
Amanda Larson
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, MLP, DBTC, CMHIMP, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Caledonia, MI 49316
Have you/your child experienced trauma or adversity that has led to depression, anxiety, self harm, low self-worth, and interpersonal difficulties? You may believe you are "broken" or "unworthy"? You are not alone. Healing and change is always possible. As a DBT, EMDR, and integrative medicine practitioner, I have years of clinical experience helping teens and adults in the psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings. And, it can be scary to take the first steps and believe your life will get better. In our work together, the goal is to provide you with skills to help be more compassionate and mindful on this path to healing.
Have you/your child experienced trauma or adversity that has led to depression, anxiety, self harm, low self-worth, and interpersonal difficulties? You may believe you are "broken" or "unworthy"? You are not alone. Healing and change is always possible. As a DBT, EMDR, and integrative medicine practitioner, I have years of clinical experience helping teens and adults in the psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings. And, it can be scary to take the first steps and believe your life will get better. In our work together, the goal is to provide you with skills to help be more compassionate and mindful on this path to healing.
Anne Jansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Caledonia, MI 49316
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking for healing, beauty, hope, and freedom from the things that keep you stuck? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with thoughts or emotions and you feel out of control? Are your relationships impacted by your past? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors or patterns that you wish you could just stop? Does your faith feel dull and your relationship with God feel distant? Does the trauma of the past impact your life today? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, I can help. I am also excited to offer the Confessional Community model of group therapy!
Are you looking for healing, beauty, hope, and freedom from the things that keep you stuck? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with thoughts or emotions and you feel out of control? Are your relationships impacted by your past? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors or patterns that you wish you could just stop? Does your faith feel dull and your relationship with God feel distant? Does the trauma of the past impact your life today? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, I can help. I am also excited to offer the Confessional Community model of group therapy!
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I take a collaborative approach with clients that includes transparency, experiential techniques, attachment theory, somatic work (mind & body), trauma, and narrative/story work.
Have you ever noticed yourself feeling "stuck" in your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Do you experience an internal, exhausting, tug-of-war between your mind and body? This can feel overwhelming and lonely, leaving many people feeling powerless. This is a common feeling, one that I myself have experienced. Painful experiences, significant life changes, relationships, or past memories can begin to feel as though they have great power over us and the people we want to be. I am passionate about helping people name those thoughts, feelings, and memories in a safe relationship to begin the journey of healing and empowerment.
I take a collaborative approach with clients that includes transparency, experiential techniques, attachment theory, somatic work (mind & body), trauma, and narrative/story work.
Have you ever noticed yourself feeling "stuck" in your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Do you experience an internal, exhausting, tug-of-war between your mind and body? This can feel overwhelming and lonely, leaving many people feeling powerless. This is a common feeling, one that I myself have experienced. Painful experiences, significant life changes, relationships, or past memories can begin to feel as though they have great power over us and the people we want to be. I am passionate about helping people name those thoughts, feelings, and memories in a safe relationship to begin the journey of healing and empowerment.
Betrayal Trauma Infidelity Rebuild Trust Kelly Kays
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Byron Center, MI 49315 (Online Only)
I am trained in Somatic Attachment-Focused EMDR (SAFE).
Do you feel the rug has been pulled out from under you? Have you lost your sense of safety, security, and stability? I am so sorry that you have to be here but also so grateful that you have the courage to show up for yourself. It may not feel like it yet, but hope and healing are possible. Along with unpacking your story, I will help you become more attuned to your body, which can be an ally in helping you heal. Through this holistic approach, you will begin to feel empowered. I offer a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment, where you will learn to trust yourself again.
I am trained in Somatic Attachment-Focused EMDR (SAFE).
Do you feel the rug has been pulled out from under you? Have you lost your sense of safety, security, and stability? I am so sorry that you have to be here but also so grateful that you have the courage to show up for yourself. It may not feel like it yet, but hope and healing are possible. Along with unpacking your story, I will help you become more attuned to your body, which can be an ally in helping you heal. Through this holistic approach, you will begin to feel empowered. I offer a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment, where you will learn to trust yourself again.
Rachel J. Hipp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MA, AcHT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I use a combination of traditional psychotherapy, somatic techniques and hypnotherapy to allow you to experience the deep transformation you are seeking in your life.
Flipping through the latest Netflix releases, you search endlessly for your next "binge-worthy" series to numb you out for the rest of the weekend. This has been your default for far too long. You know all of the things you are “supposed” to be doing. You have tried all the self-help tricks, but you feel stuck in your head and unable to move forward in your life. You’ve had glimmers of the life you want before, but it always seems just out of reach.
I use a combination of traditional psychotherapy, somatic techniques and hypnotherapy to allow you to experience the deep transformation you are seeking in your life.
Flipping through the latest Netflix releases, you search endlessly for your next "binge-worthy" series to numb you out for the rest of the weekend. This has been your default for far too long. You know all of the things you are “supposed” to be doing. You have tried all the self-help tricks, but you feel stuck in your head and unable to move forward in your life. You’ve had glimmers of the life you want before, but it always seems just out of reach.
Natalie DeVries
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
I enjoy working with people of various backgrounds, especially adults and teens in the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with a history of trauma. Using a mix of evidence-based interventions like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, along with a somatic, multicultural and feminist lens, I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore all the parts of yourself. I believe the key to progress in therapy is curiosity and a commitment to change, and my goal as your therapist is to walk alongside you as you discover your own personal power!
I enjoy working with people of various backgrounds, especially adults and teens in the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with a history of trauma. Using a mix of evidence-based interventions like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, along with a somatic, multicultural and feminist lens, I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore all the parts of yourself. I believe the key to progress in therapy is curiosity and a commitment to change, and my goal as your therapist is to walk alongside you as you discover your own personal power!
Laura Meeker Wicksall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
I have training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) which provides me with a somatic (body) framework for working with anxiety and emotions.
Do you find yourself longing for a deeper connection with yourself and others? You want close relationships and yet these very relationships become a source of pain? Many people find their way to therapy feeling lost, confused, and alone. For me, a most valuable aspect of therapy is connecting with a caring other and being able to undo the loneliness that one feels in their experience. Feeling connected in therapy allows individuals to access important core emotions and gain a deeper sense of themselves. My goal is that people leave therapy with a renewed sense of vitality and a coherent narrative of who they are.
I have training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) which provides me with a somatic (body) framework for working with anxiety and emotions.
Do you find yourself longing for a deeper connection with yourself and others? You want close relationships and yet these very relationships become a source of pain? Many people find their way to therapy feeling lost, confused, and alone. For me, a most valuable aspect of therapy is connecting with a caring other and being able to undo the loneliness that one feels in their experience. Feeling connected in therapy allows individuals to access important core emotions and gain a deeper sense of themselves. My goal is that people leave therapy with a renewed sense of vitality and a coherent narrative of who they are.
Kelly Ibarra Emdr Sex Addiction Betrayal Infidelity
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR, CSAT, EFT ACS, LPC, SCL
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Byron Center, MI 49315
She is a CSAT & is trained in Somatic EMDR & EFT.
I know you're "fine, totally fine, absolutely fine"...but just in case you're a little "not fine", I'm here. Maybe you are here because people whom you’ve naturally turned to for care and protection have hurt or neglected you in some way. Or maybe you're here because you have found yourself unable to honor the commitments and promises that you have made to yourself; or those whom you love due to your addictive behaviors. It takes time to allow the reality behind our symptoms to reveal themselves. Treatment can help you feel more present in the moment, in control of your world, compassionate towards all of your parts, and safe.
She is a CSAT & is trained in Somatic EMDR & EFT.
I know you're "fine, totally fine, absolutely fine"...but just in case you're a little "not fine", I'm here. Maybe you are here because people whom you’ve naturally turned to for care and protection have hurt or neglected you in some way. Or maybe you're here because you have found yourself unable to honor the commitments and promises that you have made to yourself; or those whom you love due to your addictive behaviors. It takes time to allow the reality behind our symptoms to reveal themselves. Treatment can help you feel more present in the moment, in control of your world, compassionate towards all of your parts, and safe.
Carli Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Waitlist for new clients
During somatic therapy, we don't just talk or think about change, you truly feel it, because we address your nervous system directly through concrete experiential exercises.
I believe the ability to heal already exists in you, waiting to be uncovered from beneath past protective patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you're successful & functioning on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your mind overthinks & your body is tense. From past trauma or current stress, part of you feels broken, not enough, unworthy, or unlovable. You already know this shame, but aren't aware of other parts of you. Those that know how to rest, relax, self-care, balance emotions, & love yourself. You hope you can befriend your own mind, body, & spirit as allies instead of enemies.
During somatic therapy, we don't just talk or think about change, you truly feel it, because we address your nervous system directly through concrete experiential exercises.
I believe the ability to heal already exists in you, waiting to be uncovered from beneath past protective patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you're successful & functioning on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your mind overthinks & your body is tense. From past trauma or current stress, part of you feels broken, not enough, unworthy, or unlovable. You already know this shame, but aren't aware of other parts of you. Those that know how to rest, relax, self-care, balance emotions, & love yourself. You hope you can befriend your own mind, body, & spirit as allies instead of enemies.
Using your body's own natural healing process, I use Run Therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, play-based techniques, and Somatic Experiencing to help you rewrite your story in a way that empowers you and your family to meet your goals, build resilience, and live well.
Life is harder than you ever imagined it would be. Whether it's your painful past that keeps showing up in your present, difficulty in completing tasks and staying focus, or the anxiety and stress from things that are out of your control, you just can't find your way out of the struggle. Maybe it's your child or teenager who is struggling and needs someone else to help them find their joy and peace. A positive change is possible. Hope can be realized and joy can be a regular part of your life again.
Using your body's own natural healing process, I use Run Therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, play-based techniques, and Somatic Experiencing to help you rewrite your story in a way that empowers you and your family to meet your goals, build resilience, and live well.
Life is harder than you ever imagined it would be. Whether it's your painful past that keeps showing up in your present, difficulty in completing tasks and staying focus, or the anxiety and stress from things that are out of your control, you just can't find your way out of the struggle. Maybe it's your child or teenager who is struggling and needs someone else to help them find their joy and peace. A positive change is possible. Hope can be realized and joy can be a regular part of your life again.
Traci Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, CADC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
In addition to talk therapy, I offer somatic therapy (Brainspotting & Sensorimotor), which uses a bottom-up approach of feeling vs.
Do you find it challenging to relax and enjoy the present moment? Are you struggling to quiet your inner critic? Do you have difficulty sitting with intense emotions, naming them, and expressing them to others? I work with female and queer individuals who want to feel more grounded, present, and empowered in their lives. Things such as trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, and dissociation can impact our ability to connect with our bodies and feel our feelings – it’s hard to understand and express what you’re feeling if you don’t know how to feel it, or if you don’t feel safe to do so.
In addition to talk therapy, I offer somatic therapy (Brainspotting & Sensorimotor), which uses a bottom-up approach of feeling vs.
Do you find it challenging to relax and enjoy the present moment? Are you struggling to quiet your inner critic? Do you have difficulty sitting with intense emotions, naming them, and expressing them to others? I work with female and queer individuals who want to feel more grounded, present, and empowered in their lives. Things such as trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, and dissociation can impact our ability to connect with our bodies and feel our feelings – it’s hard to understand and express what you’re feeling if you don’t know how to feel it, or if you don’t feel safe to do so.
John R Curphey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
As a Somatic Experiencing Therapist (body-based trauma work) I support clients through the trauma events of their lives.
Many folks have painful memories of their childhood. That story needs to be heard and redeemed. There is also the conflict in the present, which may be relational , situational or self-endused. Regulation in the nervous system is an important base line to bring on board. Emotions are valuable, but they cannot rule. Faith is needed. Generational trauma is a very real thing, and many folks experience the trauma of war or abuse which is passed down through parents and grandparents. That can be unlocked through healing imagination. The future story needs to be imaginatively explored as well.
As a Somatic Experiencing Therapist (body-based trauma work) I support clients through the trauma events of their lives.
Many folks have painful memories of their childhood. That story needs to be heard and redeemed. There is also the conflict in the present, which may be relational , situational or self-endused. Regulation in the nervous system is an important base line to bring on board. Emotions are valuable, but they cannot rule. Faith is needed. Generational trauma is a very real thing, and many folks experience the trauma of war or abuse which is passed down through parents and grandparents. That can be unlocked through healing imagination. The future story needs to be imaginatively explored as well.
Tessa Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Online Only)
Virtual Only Appointments - Asking for help can be challenging so give yourself credit for taking the first step. I am honored to serve as a guide and provide support while you work through this part of your life. My goal is to provide a safe and judgement free environment where you can navigate the challenges of everyday life and process past experiences.
Virtual Only Appointments - Asking for help can be challenging so give yourself credit for taking the first step. I am honored to serve as a guide and provide support while you work through this part of your life. My goal is to provide a safe and judgement free environment where you can navigate the challenges of everyday life and process past experiences.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Kalamazoo understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Kalamazoo understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Anamaria Pogacean-Lorson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, NTS, EMDR, ADS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Whomever you are, I welcome you. If you are feeling stuck in your life or treatment, I extend hope and encouragement that change and transformation are possible. If you've experienced past trauma that left you feeling inadequate, you can heal and reclaim your true self and life. If, in the process of coping, you developed habits that now hinder you, you can break free and develop compassionate and wise ways to be with your difficulties. If you feel disconnected from your self/body/others, feel shut down, and/or constantly feel on edge, with guidance you can learn to feel safe, trust again, and find joy and meaning in your life.
Whomever you are, I welcome you. If you are feeling stuck in your life or treatment, I extend hope and encouragement that change and transformation are possible. If you've experienced past trauma that left you feeling inadequate, you can heal and reclaim your true self and life. If, in the process of coping, you developed habits that now hinder you, you can break free and develop compassionate and wise ways to be with your difficulties. If you feel disconnected from your self/body/others, feel shut down, and/or constantly feel on edge, with guidance you can learn to feel safe, trust again, and find joy and meaning in your life.
Navigating the world can be stressful and our stress responses can impact us on multiple levels. While trauma and stress may be ever-present, I invite you to consider what else is true. As a therapist, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is trauma-informed AND resilience-informed, moving people from a place of despair to hope. I have experience working with those navigating anxiety, stress and burnout, grief, and trauma. Cultivating resilience helps build the capacity to hold the complexities of life, and integrating the mind and body allows one to respond intentionally and live more fully.
Navigating the world can be stressful and our stress responses can impact us on multiple levels. While trauma and stress may be ever-present, I invite you to consider what else is true. As a therapist, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is trauma-informed AND resilience-informed, moving people from a place of despair to hope. I have experience working with those navigating anxiety, stress and burnout, grief, and trauma. Cultivating resilience helps build the capacity to hold the complexities of life, and integrating the mind and body allows one to respond intentionally and live more fully.
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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.