Somatic Therapists in Ballwin, MO
Angela Sastry
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, EMDR-C, RYT
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63011
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a nervous system-centered approach that combines neuroscience, EMDR, somatic practices, parts work, attachment theory, and ego state work to help you get to the root issues holding you back and keeping you from overcoming difficult life experiences and challenging situations.
Are you looking to experience more joy and peace in your life while increasing your resilience and balance? Do you want to improve your relationships? I believe encouragement and acceptance are essential. Therefore, I utilize a holistic person-centered approach focused on you as a whole person. My goal as a therapist is to help you attain emotional well-being, enhance your resilience, and unlock your full potential. By adopting a nervous system approach that focuses on your entire being, body, and mind, you can tap into your innate capacity for healing, resulting in profound personal growth.
I offer a nervous system-centered approach that combines neuroscience, EMDR, somatic practices, parts work, attachment theory, and ego state work to help you get to the root issues holding you back and keeping you from overcoming difficult life experiences and challenging situations.
Are you looking to experience more joy and peace in your life while increasing your resilience and balance? Do you want to improve your relationships? I believe encouragement and acceptance are essential. Therefore, I utilize a holistic person-centered approach focused on you as a whole person. My goal as a therapist is to help you attain emotional well-being, enhance your resilience, and unlock your full potential. By adopting a nervous system approach that focuses on your entire being, body, and mind, you can tap into your innate capacity for healing, resulting in profound personal growth.
Trauma is identified as an event that a individual has processed as deeply painful and disturbing, causing lingering symptoms including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, self-harm, PTSD, dissociation, and somatic symptoms (such as body pain or illness).
Safety, trust, and empathy are foundational to any counseling relationship. As a professional who has also experienced trauma in her own life, I understand not only that foundation, but also the deep pain that comes with indescribable hurt. Many times, those who have experienced painful events, are unable to find the words to describe it. This is where I am able to help. I can bring peace, when the pain is too much for words. Your story is beautiful, and there is hope.
Trauma is identified as an event that a individual has processed as deeply painful and disturbing, causing lingering symptoms including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, self-harm, PTSD, dissociation, and somatic symptoms (such as body pain or illness).
Safety, trust, and empathy are foundational to any counseling relationship. As a professional who has also experienced trauma in her own life, I understand not only that foundation, but also the deep pain that comes with indescribable hurt. Many times, those who have experienced painful events, are unable to find the words to describe it. This is where I am able to help. I can bring peace, when the pain is too much for words. Your story is beautiful, and there is hope.
Cheri Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63021
I utilize EMDR & Somatic EMDR as tools in the healing process.
Are you troubled by negative or distressing thoughts & memories from the past or present? Have you experienced a trauma? Perhaps you find yourself "overreacting" to minor or non-incidents. Do others say you're "too sensitive"? Maybe you have lost someone or something and you're finding it difficult to move forward. You are in a battle to reclaim you're stability, freedom, joy, self-confidence, self-worth, self-control, or even a part of yourself. Somehow you have lost your way & you would give just about anything to get back to how life used to be. Or maybe you desire something even better than before. . . .
I utilize EMDR & Somatic EMDR as tools in the healing process.
Are you troubled by negative or distressing thoughts & memories from the past or present? Have you experienced a trauma? Perhaps you find yourself "overreacting" to minor or non-incidents. Do others say you're "too sensitive"? Maybe you have lost someone or something and you're finding it difficult to move forward. You are in a battle to reclaim you're stability, freedom, joy, self-confidence, self-worth, self-control, or even a part of yourself. Somehow you have lost your way & you would give just about anything to get back to how life used to be. Or maybe you desire something even better than before. . . .
Sarah Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP, BCN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63021
Not accepting new clients
In order to meet you where you are in your process, I draw from experience in treating clients at both residential and outpatient levels of care, using attachment-based approaches, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi! I'm Sarah, a therapist serving clients with attachment and developmental struggles, eating disorders/disordered eating, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, and mood disorders. I believe (and research shows) that a strong, safe therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in healing. My goal is for you to feel heard, seen, and understood as I walk alongside you in your healing process. No matter your story or lived experience, we will work together to create a safe and supportive space to help you feel empowered and to help you connect authentically with yourself and with others.
In order to meet you where you are in your process, I draw from experience in treating clients at both residential and outpatient levels of care, using attachment-based approaches, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi! I'm Sarah, a therapist serving clients with attachment and developmental struggles, eating disorders/disordered eating, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, and mood disorders. I believe (and research shows) that a strong, safe therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in healing. My goal is for you to feel heard, seen, and understood as I walk alongside you in your healing process. No matter your story or lived experience, we will work together to create a safe and supportive space to help you feel empowered and to help you connect authentically with yourself and with others.
Jean Ricks-Ayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63024
If you are interested in deepening and expanding your awareness and understanding of Self, as a means of finding a more confident pathway to your most authentic life, you're in the right place. I have a special interest and knack for working with individuals in leadership and helping positions find grounding, balance, and most importantly, self acceptance. My approach will be tailored just for you, utilizing a blend of holistic, integrative, trauma-informed approaches including Internal Family Systems (or "parts work"), somatic work, and mindfulness. You are way more than your brain-all of you should be acknowledged in therapy!
If you are interested in deepening and expanding your awareness and understanding of Self, as a means of finding a more confident pathway to your most authentic life, you're in the right place. I have a special interest and knack for working with individuals in leadership and helping positions find grounding, balance, and most importantly, self acceptance. My approach will be tailored just for you, utilizing a blend of holistic, integrative, trauma-informed approaches including Internal Family Systems (or "parts work"), somatic work, and mindfulness. You are way more than your brain-all of you should be acknowledged in therapy!
Jamie Bodily
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
Navigating the emotional highs and lows of infertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood can be incredibly challenging. Whether you're struggling to conceive, feeling anxious about pregnancy changes, or overwhelmed as a new parent, I'm here to help. With over 20 years of experience supporting expectant and new families, I offer the guidance, tools, and information you need to confidently navigate this journey.
Navigating the emotional highs and lows of infertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood can be incredibly challenging. Whether you're struggling to conceive, feeling anxious about pregnancy changes, or overwhelmed as a new parent, I'm here to help. With over 20 years of experience supporting expectant and new families, I offer the guidance, tools, and information you need to confidently navigate this journey.
Abbe L Bassin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
My goal is to help my clients work towards achieving their highest possible state of emotional and physical well-being. My professional training and background include working with adolescents and adults in both short and longer term therapy. I value the diversity and flexibility of a generalist practice. I offer challenging insight with compassion and practical solutions aimed at developing a new awareness and fulfilling life.
My goal is to help my clients work towards achieving their highest possible state of emotional and physical well-being. My professional training and background include working with adolescents and adults in both short and longer term therapy. I value the diversity and flexibility of a generalist practice. I offer challenging insight with compassion and practical solutions aimed at developing a new awareness and fulfilling life.
Rachel C Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
Waitlist for new clients
I am a passionate and dedicated counselor who longs to see healing and redemption in the lives of the wounded and the broken. My background includes working with those who have experienced trauma, abuse, and suffering and consequently have attempted to cope with their pain in a variety of ways -- eating disorders, anxiety, depression, addictions, personality disorders, mood disorders, and more. It is my greatest honor to walk alongside people as they fight for hope and healing.
I am a passionate and dedicated counselor who longs to see healing and redemption in the lives of the wounded and the broken. My background includes working with those who have experienced trauma, abuse, and suffering and consequently have attempted to cope with their pain in a variety of ways -- eating disorders, anxiety, depression, addictions, personality disorders, mood disorders, and more. It is my greatest honor to walk alongside people as they fight for hope and healing.
Welcome! I offer counseling services for children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxious thoughts, peer relationships, depression, school related issues, and/or self-esteem in a compassionate and safe environment. Working with kiddos is my specialty and passion! I am a former teacher with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade) and now a counselor with a Masters in Counseling.
Welcome! I offer counseling services for children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxious thoughts, peer relationships, depression, school related issues, and/or self-esteem in a compassionate and safe environment. Working with kiddos is my specialty and passion! I am a former teacher with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade) and now a counselor with a Masters in Counseling.
Nichole Oliver
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, NPT-C, DAAETS
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63021
As an Integrative Therapist, I bring together the whole person- emotional, cognitive, behavioral, physiological, and spiritual dimensions of each individual client for lasting change. Incorporating practical neuroscience to improve neurobiology, emotional regulation, calming the mind & body, and reducing anxiety and fear. Bridging the gap between where you are today and your best-authentic self. Helping clients reduce and eliminate traumatic memories, automatic negative thoughts, rumination, patterns of self-defeating behaviors, and subconscious mechanisms is the primary goal. Mind-body therapy for lasting change!
As an Integrative Therapist, I bring together the whole person- emotional, cognitive, behavioral, physiological, and spiritual dimensions of each individual client for lasting change. Incorporating practical neuroscience to improve neurobiology, emotional regulation, calming the mind & body, and reducing anxiety and fear. Bridging the gap between where you are today and your best-authentic self. Helping clients reduce and eliminate traumatic memories, automatic negative thoughts, rumination, patterns of self-defeating behaviors, and subconscious mechanisms is the primary goal. Mind-body therapy for lasting change!
I’m here to offer you a supportive and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in helping individuals find their voice, establish better boundaries and live in freedom as the unique person God created them to be. In my work, I believe that all people are worthy of being seen, heard, and valued and seek to offer that experience of feeling "felt" in the counseling room.
I’m here to offer you a supportive and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in helping individuals find their voice, establish better boundaries and live in freedom as the unique person God created them to be. In my work, I believe that all people are worthy of being seen, heard, and valued and seek to offer that experience of feeling "felt" in the counseling room.
Are you struggling with disordered eating, negative body image, anxiety, depression, and/or unresolved trauma? Creating Your Journey has three therapist that specializes in treating eating disorders, body dysmorphia, mood disorder and trauma related disorders.
Are you struggling with disordered eating, negative body image, anxiety, depression, and/or unresolved trauma? Creating Your Journey has three therapist that specializes in treating eating disorders, body dysmorphia, mood disorder and trauma related disorders.
With an understanding of life stressors that are encountered through work, relationships, family, and life events, I combine extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches to treat anxiety, depression, fears, and trauma. Working together as a team, each session builds on the last to seek real solutions for everyday and complex problems.
With an understanding of life stressors that are encountered through work, relationships, family, and life events, I combine extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches to treat anxiety, depression, fears, and trauma. Working together as a team, each session builds on the last to seek real solutions for everyday and complex problems.
Raber Hamad
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63021
Feeling the sting of conflict, infidelity, or past trauma in your relationship? These painful experiences can leave you feeling lost and disconnected. I understand the deep emotional toll these issues can take. Imagine a space where your feelings are heard and validated, where you can safely explore the root causes of your pain and begin to heal.
Feeling the sting of conflict, infidelity, or past trauma in your relationship? These painful experiences can leave you feeling lost and disconnected. I understand the deep emotional toll these issues can take. Imagine a space where your feelings are heard and validated, where you can safely explore the root causes of your pain and begin to heal.
Hello! My name is Melanie, but everyone calls me Mia. I know how disorienting and frustrating life can feel sometimes- like you're stuck going around in circles, unsure of how to break the cycle. Whether you want to explore how an old wound is showing up in the present day, or learn to develop new ways of relating to people, therapy is a powerful tool to help you move ahead with clarity and confidence. I especially enjoy working with young women as they develop a strong sense of identity, as well as couples who have hit a snag. You can expect me to show up as a sensitive, challenging and collaborative partner on your journey.
Hello! My name is Melanie, but everyone calls me Mia. I know how disorienting and frustrating life can feel sometimes- like you're stuck going around in circles, unsure of how to break the cycle. Whether you want to explore how an old wound is showing up in the present day, or learn to develop new ways of relating to people, therapy is a powerful tool to help you move ahead with clarity and confidence. I especially enjoy working with young women as they develop a strong sense of identity, as well as couples who have hit a snag. You can expect me to show up as a sensitive, challenging and collaborative partner on your journey.
The Empowerment Spot: Anxiety & Trauma Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021
Are you feeling anxious about a current life transition? Is a past trauma holding you back in life? I work with individuals and couples to enhance the quality of their relationships and to gain a better understanding of others. I help people learn healthy coping skills and work together to create a plan of action to start using them in your day-to-day life. I help people break out of patterns that are no longer serving them. It's okay if you have no clue where to start. This is a great first step. Give me a call and let's get started.
Are you feeling anxious about a current life transition? Is a past trauma holding you back in life? I work with individuals and couples to enhance the quality of their relationships and to gain a better understanding of others. I help people learn healthy coping skills and work together to create a plan of action to start using them in your day-to-day life. I help people break out of patterns that are no longer serving them. It's okay if you have no clue where to start. This is a great first step. Give me a call and let's get started.
Julia Leah Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, CCTP, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63021 (Online Only)
Seeking space to process trauma and understand your path of healing is a courageous choice. Whether you are new to therapy, or returning to your journey of healing self-discovery — searching for a therapist can be overwhelming. Be proud that you made it this far! I am passionate about processing trauma and working with caregivers, helpers, and those excited to attune to one's own needs. I work with clients seeking to explore a deeper understanding of their attachment, and identities and heal from trauma, abuse, and neglect. My practice welcomes those who identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2+, or consensually non-monogamous.
Seeking space to process trauma and understand your path of healing is a courageous choice. Whether you are new to therapy, or returning to your journey of healing self-discovery — searching for a therapist can be overwhelming. Be proud that you made it this far! I am passionate about processing trauma and working with caregivers, helpers, and those excited to attune to one's own needs. I work with clients seeking to explore a deeper understanding of their attachment, and identities and heal from trauma, abuse, and neglect. My practice welcomes those who identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2+, or consensually non-monogamous.
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Caryn Attianese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-S, LCPC, SEP-IT
Verified Verified
Manchester, MO 63021
I use a base of somatic, attachment, EMDR, and IFS with most clients.
I want to commend you on taking the first step in this journey and I am honored to walk this path with you. It takes courage to look at yourself and explore patterns that have not been working for you and challenging yourself to create new patterns for your future. My practice is in helping people change ineffective relationship patterns, old beliefs, and unhealthy behaviors. I encourage all clients to get to the core of the underlying issues, while focusing on new ways of living. I believe in helping you get in touch with emotions and your body, so you can manage symptoms and enjoy a more peaceful, joyful, and productive life.
I use a base of somatic, attachment, EMDR, and IFS with most clients.
I want to commend you on taking the first step in this journey and I am honored to walk this path with you. It takes courage to look at yourself and explore patterns that have not been working for you and challenging yourself to create new patterns for your future. My practice is in helping people change ineffective relationship patterns, old beliefs, and unhealthy behaviors. I encourage all clients to get to the core of the underlying issues, while focusing on new ways of living. I believe in helping you get in touch with emotions and your body, so you can manage symptoms and enjoy a more peaceful, joyful, and productive life.
Heather Gargis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellisville, MO 63011
My methods include Somatic Experiencing – a body-centered approach that addresses physiological dysregulation resulting from trauma, EMDR – which works with the brain’s natural healing mechanisms to reprocess traumatic experiences.
Heather (she/her) practices a holistic approach when working with clients. She desires for every client to know they have a voice, and their story is important. Heather offers a safe place where clients can find authentic healing by engaging with their story and helping their mind and body to recognize that the old threat has passed. It is safe to live in the present reality. Heather walks with clients to help them understand, experience, and accept the reality of life – with all of its desires and sorrows – and leads them to a life of healing and flourishing.
My methods include Somatic Experiencing – a body-centered approach that addresses physiological dysregulation resulting from trauma, EMDR – which works with the brain’s natural healing mechanisms to reprocess traumatic experiences.
Heather (she/her) practices a holistic approach when working with clients. She desires for every client to know they have a voice, and their story is important. Heather offers a safe place where clients can find authentic healing by engaging with their story and helping their mind and body to recognize that the old threat has passed. It is safe to live in the present reality. Heather walks with clients to help them understand, experience, and accept the reality of life – with all of its desires and sorrows – and leads them to a life of healing and flourishing.
Olivia Bacca-Haupt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP-IT
Verified Verified
Manchester, MO 63021
Welcome to Roots of Integrity Counseling, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri. Taking the first step toward healing takes a great deal of courage, and I want to applaud you on taking a step toward making yourself and your wellbeing a priority. It is a true privilege to support you throughout this journey. I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and validated. I believe in the 3 C’s: Challenge. Choice. Change. – Challenge by Choice. Challenge creates Change. Choose the Challenge.
Welcome to Roots of Integrity Counseling, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri. Taking the first step toward healing takes a great deal of courage, and I want to applaud you on taking a step toward making yourself and your wellbeing a priority. It is a true privilege to support you throughout this journey. I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and validated. I believe in the 3 C’s: Challenge. Choice. Change. – Challenge by Choice. Challenge creates Change. Choose the Challenge.
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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.