Somatic Therapists in Dexter, MI
In addition to EMDR, I use somatic techniques, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), & mindfulness.
Thank you for taking this brave step toward your healing. My name is Cathi and I graduated from U of M with my MSW in 2011. As your therapist, I will create a nonjudgmental and safe space for you to process any pain you are carrying and to help you find your inner light. I can help you with life transitions, health changes, chronic illness, disabilities, grief/loss, PTSD, childhood neglect/abuse/control, anxiety, sexual trauma, autism, family dynamics, enmeshment, college/career anxiety, caregiver fatigue/burnout, panic attacks, self esteem/self love, ADHD, infant/maternal mental health, fertility, social media addiction, and more.
In addition to EMDR, I use somatic techniques, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), & mindfulness.
Thank you for taking this brave step toward your healing. My name is Cathi and I graduated from U of M with my MSW in 2011. As your therapist, I will create a nonjudgmental and safe space for you to process any pain you are carrying and to help you find your inner light. I can help you with life transitions, health changes, chronic illness, disabilities, grief/loss, PTSD, childhood neglect/abuse/control, anxiety, sexual trauma, autism, family dynamics, enmeshment, college/career anxiety, caregiver fatigue/burnout, panic attacks, self esteem/self love, ADHD, infant/maternal mental health, fertility, social media addiction, and more.
Andrea Burmeister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dexter, MI 48130
I have spent years utilizing therapeutic practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Somatic (body) work and the 12 step program.
In my practice I have worked with individuals and couples that struggle within relationships, addiction, mental health diagnoses, unwanted life changes, and trauma. Taking the step to find help in understanding how the struggles we endure can impact us as individuals and also the relationships in our lives. My goal as your therapist is to create a trusting, open, compassionate, nonjudgmental and collaborative environment so that you feel safe sharing your struggles, needs and hopes with me.
I have spent years utilizing therapeutic practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Somatic (body) work and the 12 step program.
In my practice I have worked with individuals and couples that struggle within relationships, addiction, mental health diagnoses, unwanted life changes, and trauma. Taking the step to find help in understanding how the struggles we endure can impact us as individuals and also the relationships in our lives. My goal as your therapist is to create a trusting, open, compassionate, nonjudgmental and collaborative environment so that you feel safe sharing your struggles, needs and hopes with me.
Tatianah Thunberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dexter, MI 48130
In session we cultivate present moment awareness, meeting cognitive, emotional, sensory, somatic, social and existential distress with compassion and curiosity.
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.
In session we cultivate present moment awareness, meeting cognitive, emotional, sensory, somatic, social and existential distress with compassion and curiosity.
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.
Now more than ever, we need a safe space where we can be truly seen, supported, and empowered. As your therapist, I am honored to create this space and to work together on the lasting changes you want to make. I bring over 17 years of counseling experience and I enjoy working with people in many stages of life, from children (ages 6+) to adults. I also work with couples who are looking for help with relationship issues. I take a holistic approach, so I draw on a wide variety of tools, including: internal family systems (IFS), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic work.
Now more than ever, we need a safe space where we can be truly seen, supported, and empowered. As your therapist, I am honored to create this space and to work together on the lasting changes you want to make. I bring over 17 years of counseling experience and I enjoy working with people in many stages of life, from children (ages 6+) to adults. I also work with couples who are looking for help with relationship issues. I take a holistic approach, so I draw on a wide variety of tools, including: internal family systems (IFS), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic work.
Brett Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Dexter, MI 48130
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Brett Johnson and I have worked in mental health since 2006, first providing direct care. I received my a BA degree from Albion College in 2009, and served in the Peace Corps from 2010 to 2012 as a youth development volunteer in Bulgaria. Following my Peace Corps service, I worked as a case manager for adults who receive mental health services from 2012 to 2020. I received my MSW degree from Western Michigan University in 2020 and I have worked as a clinical social worker and therapist at Peaceful Mind Counseling Services since then.
Hello, my name is Brett Johnson and I have worked in mental health since 2006, first providing direct care. I received my a BA degree from Albion College in 2009, and served in the Peace Corps from 2010 to 2012 as a youth development volunteer in Bulgaria. Following my Peace Corps service, I worked as a case manager for adults who receive mental health services from 2012 to 2020. I received my MSW degree from Western Michigan University in 2020 and I have worked as a clinical social worker and therapist at Peaceful Mind Counseling Services since then.
Above all, my priority is to ensure that my office is a safe space for everyone. I am here to provide you with empathy, understanding, and support as you navigate your path towards healing and growth. Together, we’ll create an empowering space where you can thrive.
Above all, my priority is to ensure that my office is a safe space for everyone. I am here to provide you with empathy, understanding, and support as you navigate your path towards healing and growth. Together, we’ll create an empowering space where you can thrive.
I offer individuals and couples evidence-based approaches to heal emotional struggles, build sustainable health/wellness, and transform your relationships and life. Your sessions may include frank and thought-provoking discussion of your road blocks, including concrete ways to heal your core emotional wounds; a guided mindfulness, body-based, Imago or Brainspotting exercise; and practices for connecting to your strength and empowerment. Together we will focus on tangible, on-the-ground results in your life.
I offer individuals and couples evidence-based approaches to heal emotional struggles, build sustainable health/wellness, and transform your relationships and life. Your sessions may include frank and thought-provoking discussion of your road blocks, including concrete ways to heal your core emotional wounds; a guided mindfulness, body-based, Imago or Brainspotting exercise; and practices for connecting to your strength and empowerment. Together we will focus on tangible, on-the-ground results in your life.
Refreshing Waters Counseling . Sheila Renae Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dexter, MI 48130
Are you ready to move forward in your life, free from circumstances and emotions that have held you back? Making the investment in your wellbeing can help you become the person you want to be, living the life you hoped for. Risk and change are scary ideas, but together we can examine what is holding you back and develop a plan that will lead to positive, lasting life changes. So often people live a compromised life that leaves them feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. At RWCC our passion is to help you overcome barriers and make changes towards a more satisfying life for you and your family.
Are you ready to move forward in your life, free from circumstances and emotions that have held you back? Making the investment in your wellbeing can help you become the person you want to be, living the life you hoped for. Risk and change are scary ideas, but together we can examine what is holding you back and develop a plan that will lead to positive, lasting life changes. So often people live a compromised life that leaves them feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. At RWCC our passion is to help you overcome barriers and make changes towards a more satisfying life for you and your family.
Pietruck Therapy Services PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dexter, MI 48130
Pietruck Therapy Services (PTS) is a private group practice. PTS hopes to build mutual respect, trust and create a safe space with all clients. PTS has a commitment to providing culturally responsive services and strives to provide the upmost ethical practices. We are enthusiastic about working with children and families who are or have experienced trauma. We are very passionate about the work we do with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life adjustments, ADHD and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We also have training and experience working with individuals who are on the ASD spectrum.
Pietruck Therapy Services (PTS) is a private group practice. PTS hopes to build mutual respect, trust and create a safe space with all clients. PTS has a commitment to providing culturally responsive services and strives to provide the upmost ethical practices. We are enthusiastic about working with children and families who are or have experienced trauma. We are very passionate about the work we do with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life adjustments, ADHD and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We also have training and experience working with individuals who are on the ASD spectrum.
You’re a little different. You’re seeking more out of life than mainstream society implies is possible. Perhaps you’ve always felt that there’s some piece missing but you can’t put your finger on it, or that you have a calling that you haven’t discovered yet. You feel things strongly. You may have been told that you feel things too much, or that you are too much. Maybe you’re looking for a better way to live with anxiety, depression, a trauma history, or an illness you can’t make sense of. Maybe you’re not sure what’s wrong, but you know things aren’t quite right. You wonder if there’s anyone else like you. I’m so glad you're here.
You’re a little different. You’re seeking more out of life than mainstream society implies is possible. Perhaps you’ve always felt that there’s some piece missing but you can’t put your finger on it, or that you have a calling that you haven’t discovered yet. You feel things strongly. You may have been told that you feel things too much, or that you are too much. Maybe you’re looking for a better way to live with anxiety, depression, a trauma history, or an illness you can’t make sense of. Maybe you’re not sure what’s wrong, but you know things aren’t quite right. You wonder if there’s anyone else like you. I’m so glad you're here.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Ann Arbor 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 - Ann Arbor 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.
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Sacred Healing Therapeutic Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Dexter, MI 48130 (Online Only)
With each personalized session I will use alternative and integrative modalities combined with traditional talk therapy which can be a powerful way for an individual to move through the healing process and reconnect with their inherent state of wellness. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues and much more. By embarking on the journey of self discovery that comes with entering Psychotherapy, you may find a new sense of wholeness and peace in your life.
With each personalized session I will use alternative and integrative modalities combined with traditional talk therapy which can be a powerful way for an individual to move through the healing process and reconnect with their inherent state of wellness. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues and much more. By embarking on the journey of self discovery that comes with entering Psychotherapy, you may find a new sense of wholeness and peace in your life.
Ali Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dexter, MI 48130
Not accepting new clients
I offer deep, effective counseling treatment. I specialize in relationship struggles, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, high stress/burn out and depression. My advanced training focuses on helping clients to resolve past traumas in order to relieve current emotional distress and psychological symptoms. I focus on healing from a body / somatic experiencing standpoint. I support clients in cultivating feelings of peace, confidence and connection. This paves the way for improved relationships with both self and others. (To see my availability for a first session please visit my website)
I offer deep, effective counseling treatment. I specialize in relationship struggles, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, high stress/burn out and depression. My advanced training focuses on helping clients to resolve past traumas in order to relieve current emotional distress and psychological symptoms. I focus on healing from a body / somatic experiencing standpoint. I support clients in cultivating feelings of peace, confidence and connection. This paves the way for improved relationships with both self and others. (To see my availability for a first session please visit my website)
Lindsay Boyce
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Dexter, MI 48130
Not accepting new clients
As long as I can remember, I have been in awe of the human experience. In awe of the amount of joy and pain we can experience in a single lifetime. In awe of our triumphs and failures. In awe of our resiliency and our tenderness. In awe of the incredible evolution in the arc of a single lifetime. My offering supports individuals to more consciously participate in their life's unfolding through the development of greater awareness, body-based practices, nervous system restoration, healing trauma, utilizing the wisdom of post-traumatic growth, and through re-connection to that which already is, and has always been, whole in ourselves.
As long as I can remember, I have been in awe of the human experience. In awe of the amount of joy and pain we can experience in a single lifetime. In awe of our triumphs and failures. In awe of our resiliency and our tenderness. In awe of the incredible evolution in the arc of a single lifetime. My offering supports individuals to more consciously participate in their life's unfolding through the development of greater awareness, body-based practices, nervous system restoration, healing trauma, utilizing the wisdom of post-traumatic growth, and through re-connection to that which already is, and has always been, whole in ourselves.
Sue Pellerito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Dexter, MI 48130
Not accepting new clients
As of Sep 2024 I am not accepting new clients. We all have some form of inner strength or resilience, but that can be hard to access when we’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed or in crisis. Life changes, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, college, work (to name a few) are all factors in our life that can be difficult to navigate at one time or another. Whatever it is that’s motivating you to seek help; you don’t have to go it alone. I provide an emotionally safe, caring, and non-judgmental space where we can work together to find your unique path forward.
As of Sep 2024 I am not accepting new clients. We all have some form of inner strength or resilience, but that can be hard to access when we’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed or in crisis. Life changes, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, college, work (to name a few) are all factors in our life that can be difficult to navigate at one time or another. Whatever it is that’s motivating you to seek help; you don’t have to go it alone. I provide an emotionally safe, caring, and non-judgmental space where we can work together to find your unique path forward.
Peg Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dexter, MI 48130
Not accepting new clients
I want to work with anyone who has the goal of simply wanting to feel better than they do right now. Not feeling our emotional best is exhausting, and can lead to physical health decline, so it is worth the effort to try to feel better. The causes for not feeling our best can be for any of the reasons listed below ("issues") or, more often, unknown. I will listen to you and help you get to know your Self. Together, we will discover the tools you need to employ in various situations to help you understand your Self and your relationships, feel more confident and calm, less anxious, and live your life to its fullest.
I want to work with anyone who has the goal of simply wanting to feel better than they do right now. Not feeling our emotional best is exhausting, and can lead to physical health decline, so it is worth the effort to try to feel better. The causes for not feeling our best can be for any of the reasons listed below ("issues") or, more often, unknown. I will listen to you and help you get to know your Self. Together, we will discover the tools you need to employ in various situations to help you understand your Self and your relationships, feel more confident and calm, less anxious, and live your life to its fullest.
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Robin Kahler - Certified -Trauma Somatic - Ann Arbor Mi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
As a trauma somatic therapist, I work with individuals and couples to address trauma and neglect.
Do you find talk therapy not helping enough or perhaps making you feel worse? This can happen, especially if there is trauma or neglect in one's history. Are you struggling in your relationship, repeating patterns of conflict, or not getting your needs met? Are you finding yourself crying, blowing your fuse or unable to get out of bed? Do you find yourself dissociating or spacing out? You might want to try a different type of talk therapy called Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. This therapy addresses relationship and attachment patterns and helps to work profoundly and somatically to provide relief.
As a trauma somatic therapist, I work with individuals and couples to address trauma and neglect.
Do you find talk therapy not helping enough or perhaps making you feel worse? This can happen, especially if there is trauma or neglect in one's history. Are you struggling in your relationship, repeating patterns of conflict, or not getting your needs met? Are you finding yourself crying, blowing your fuse or unable to get out of bed? Do you find yourself dissociating or spacing out? You might want to try a different type of talk therapy called Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. This therapy addresses relationship and attachment patterns and helps to work profoundly and somatically to provide relief.
Rachel Crutchfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Waitlist for new clients
(such as Mindful Self-Compassion, somatic experiencing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills) to help clients manage and regulate painful, intense emotions, be less self-critical, tolerate distress, and address problems in interpersonal relationships.
I love helping people heal and live more fulfilling lives. I will work to help you find the self-compassion, acceptance, confidence, and concrete skills you need to address past traumas and make the changes you want in your life. I work from a humanistic, feminist, and trauma-informed framework and utilize DBT, CBT, MSC, somatic, and other approaches to best help my clients. I have over 20 years of experience treating clients (many are U of M students) who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, self-esteem, adjustment, relationship issues, and other concerns. I combine talk therapy with practical exercises
(such as Mindful Self-Compassion, somatic experiencing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills) to help clients manage and regulate painful, intense emotions, be less self-critical, tolerate distress, and address problems in interpersonal relationships.
I love helping people heal and live more fulfilling lives. I will work to help you find the self-compassion, acceptance, confidence, and concrete skills you need to address past traumas and make the changes you want in your life. I work from a humanistic, feminist, and trauma-informed framework and utilize DBT, CBT, MSC, somatic, and other approaches to best help my clients. I have over 20 years of experience treating clients (many are U of M students) who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, self-esteem, adjustment, relationship issues, and other concerns. I combine talk therapy with practical exercises
I am trained and EMDRIA-certified in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR (SAFE).
We are all facing intense situations and it is easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, and struggling with who we are and who we want to be. It is common to notice the patterns that we repeat over time in our lives and continue to do automatically. I believe deeply that when we are supported in processing what is coming up and connecting with our values, we grow our capacity to show up and build the world we want to live in. I strive to hold space for adults who have experienced impactful events that make it harder to be the person they want to be. EMDR is a powerful approach to rewire these patterns and open new possibilities.
I am trained and EMDRIA-certified in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR (SAFE).
We are all facing intense situations and it is easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, and struggling with who we are and who we want to be. It is common to notice the patterns that we repeat over time in our lives and continue to do automatically. I believe deeply that when we are supported in processing what is coming up and connecting with our values, we grow our capacity to show up and build the world we want to live in. I strive to hold space for adults who have experienced impactful events that make it harder to be the person they want to be. EMDR is a powerful approach to rewire these patterns and open new possibilities.
My practice is grounded in attachment science, mindfulness and somatic practices, as well as principles of narrative and play therapy.
Accepting new clients. My practice is focused on guiding clients towards grounded embodiment in the present moment, while simultaneously supporting them in healing past traumas and attachment injuries. I use a variety of methods and modalities, including Internal Family Systems, trauma-informed parts work, and psychodynamic therapy, to help clients develop self-compassion and somatic regulation, so they can grow into wholeness and alignment with their values and goals.
My practice is grounded in attachment science, mindfulness and somatic practices, as well as principles of narrative and play therapy.
Accepting new clients. My practice is focused on guiding clients towards grounded embodiment in the present moment, while simultaneously supporting them in healing past traumas and attachment injuries. I use a variety of methods and modalities, including Internal Family Systems, trauma-informed parts work, and psychodynamic therapy, to help clients develop self-compassion and somatic regulation, so they can grow into wholeness and alignment with their values and goals.
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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.