Somatic Therapists in Pinehurst, NC

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HigherMind, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PSYCH-K, CHT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pinehurst, NC 28374
6/15/24 - - - At this time we have 2 telehealth openings: Wednesdays at 10A and Thursdays at 9A with Ruth.- - - We are otherwise accepting referrals for our wait list. With an integrative mental health focus, HigherMind brings life to an engaging therapeutic experience. Expect to identify unhealthy belief systems that create negative patterns of thinking and encouragement to exert your will in reaching your goals.
6/15/24 - - - At this time we have 2 telehealth openings: Wednesdays at 10A and Thursdays at 9A with Ruth.- - - We are otherwise accepting referrals for our wait list. With an integrative mental health focus, HigherMind brings life to an engaging therapeutic experience. Expect to identify unhealthy belief systems that create negative patterns of thinking and encouragement to exert your will in reaching your goals.
(910) 400-1815 View (910) 400-1815
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Amy Phariss
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Pinehurst, NC 28370
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Do you wonder where your energy has gone? Is it difficult to make decisions or plan for future goals? Are your relationships suffering? I work with clients every day who answer yes to these questions. They are anxious and overwhelmed. They are living with grief and sadness. They struggle with relationships (parenting, marriage, partners, friendships, work). Some live with chronic pain; many are burned out.
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Do you wonder where your energy has gone? Is it difficult to make decisions or plan for future goals? Are your relationships suffering? I work with clients every day who answer yes to these questions. They are anxious and overwhelmed. They are living with grief and sadness. They struggle with relationships (parenting, marriage, partners, friendships, work). Some live with chronic pain; many are burned out.
(910) 725-5945 View (910) 725-5945
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Adelina Roman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed with sadness or worry? Do you find yourself reliving past painful events? Are you struggling with life changes, grief, or relationship conflicts? Do you want to make changes, but just can’t seem to do it on your own? When faced with painful events in life, or struggle with difficult emotions, life can seem out of balance. You may become so overwhelmed that sometimes you may shut down or act out. These are all normal and common responses when under stress. Unfortunately, when you’re in a chronic state of stress, this may affect the way you relate to others and yourself.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed with sadness or worry? Do you find yourself reliving past painful events? Are you struggling with life changes, grief, or relationship conflicts? Do you want to make changes, but just can’t seem to do it on your own? When faced with painful events in life, or struggle with difficult emotions, life can seem out of balance. You may become so overwhelmed that sometimes you may shut down or act out. These are all normal and common responses when under stress. Unfortunately, when you’re in a chronic state of stress, this may affect the way you relate to others and yourself.
(910) 725-6336 View (910) 725-6336

More Therapists Nearby

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Debra Bergman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West End, NC 27376
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I have extensive experience working with individuals with issues like anxiety, depression, impulse control, addiction, chronic and life-threatening illness, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship/family problems, stress management, and job stress. I combine a variety of modalities, perspectives, and techniques including client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, humanistic, mindfulness, solution-focused, somatic, and trauma-informed care. My mission is to help you manage stress and find more balance in your life.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I have extensive experience working with individuals with issues like anxiety, depression, impulse control, addiction, chronic and life-threatening illness, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship/family problems, stress management, and job stress. I combine a variety of modalities, perspectives, and techniques including client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, humanistic, mindfulness, solution-focused, somatic, and trauma-informed care. My mission is to help you manage stress and find more balance in your life.
(678) 257-3426 View (678) 257-3426
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Serenity Mental and Medical Health Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aberdeen, NC 28315
Drawing from IFS, somatic therapy, Mindfulness, and DBT, I creates a custom toolbox to help you meet your goals.
Our clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive health care. We have a collaborative practice which allows us to see the "whole person" not just parts. We believe in the innate ability our bodies have to heal wounds both physical and psychological. Each client is treated with compassion and care. We focus on developing a treatment plan that addresses your needs as well as our knowledge. We don't believe in "doing things" to clients without their understanding. Developing a safe and caring relationship is of utmost importance so we make every effort to create an environment that is as relaxing as possible.
Drawing from IFS, somatic therapy, Mindfulness, and DBT, I creates a custom toolbox to help you meet your goals.
Our clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive health care. We have a collaborative practice which allows us to see the "whole person" not just parts. We believe in the innate ability our bodies have to heal wounds both physical and psychological. Each client is treated with compassion and care. We focus on developing a treatment plan that addresses your needs as well as our knowledge. We don't believe in "doing things" to clients without their understanding. Developing a safe and caring relationship is of utmost importance so we make every effort to create an environment that is as relaxing as possible.
(919) 344-0849 View (919) 344-0849
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Healing Reflections Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
We utilize many treatment modalities from traditional DBT and CBT/talk therapy to more complex trauma treatment therapies including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and Brainspotting; each person is different and presents with different needs making it important for us to meet people where they are in order to provide them with exactly what they need to heal.
There are many reasons and life situations that move us toward seeking out therapy but making that decision to take the first step toward healing, for most clients, can be uncertain and often anxiety provoking. It's important for the therapists at Healing Reflections to create a compassionate and collaborative space to begin building a therapeutic relationship based on feelings of safety and a sense of trust helping clients to heal wounds, discover their purpose and feel more alive. Immediate Openings for new clients!
We utilize many treatment modalities from traditional DBT and CBT/talk therapy to more complex trauma treatment therapies including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and Brainspotting; each person is different and presents with different needs making it important for us to meet people where they are in order to provide them with exactly what they need to heal.
There are many reasons and life situations that move us toward seeking out therapy but making that decision to take the first step toward healing, for most clients, can be uncertain and often anxiety provoking. It's important for the therapists at Healing Reflections to create a compassionate and collaborative space to begin building a therapeutic relationship based on feelings of safety and a sense of trust helping clients to heal wounds, discover their purpose and feel more alive. Immediate Openings for new clients!
(910) 541-5380 View (910) 541-5380
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Karen Andrea Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Karen Flynn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Karen works with clients both in-person at the Fayetteville, N.C. office, and virtually. She has had experience working in community mental health as a school based counselor and joined Mindful Collaboration in 2021. Since joining the practice, She has completed the Foundational Level training for DBT and has moved on to work on her Intensive Level Certification. She is the group leader for the practice DBT consultation group and participates in weekly consultation with practice clinicians.
Karen Flynn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Karen works with clients both in-person at the Fayetteville, N.C. office, and virtually. She has had experience working in community mental health as a school based counselor and joined Mindful Collaboration in 2021. Since joining the practice, She has completed the Foundational Level training for DBT and has moved on to work on her Intensive Level Certification. She is the group leader for the practice DBT consultation group and participates in weekly consultation with practice clinicians.
(919) 739-3457 View (919) 739-3457
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Lotus Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Aberdeen, NC 28315
I enjoy working with teens and adults on issues related to anger, ADHD, adjustments, depression, anxiety, PTSD and self-esteem. Teaching teens how to cope in this often times chaotic world is a passion of mine, but I also enjoy working with adults and teaching them how to decrease distorted thinking and create a life they love living. Self-awareness, self-regulation, self-soothing, and self-determination are fundamentally important for healing and I ask the questions that will help you understand your own barriers and teach you the skills that will empower you to change.
I enjoy working with teens and adults on issues related to anger, ADHD, adjustments, depression, anxiety, PTSD and self-esteem. Teaching teens how to cope in this often times chaotic world is a passion of mine, but I also enjoy working with adults and teaching them how to decrease distorted thinking and create a life they love living. Self-awareness, self-regulation, self-soothing, and self-determination are fundamentally important for healing and I ask the questions that will help you understand your own barriers and teach you the skills that will empower you to change.
(910) 335-2531 View (910) 335-2531
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Victoria Marie Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aberdeen, NC 28315  (Online Only)
Are you or your loved one between the ages of 10-30? Have you realized that you or your loved one struggles with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, or emotional dysregulation? Do you seek neuro-divergent affirming care? In a demanding and fast-paced world, has your situation found you struggling to cope and seeking effective solutions tailored to you or your loved one's needs? Do you wish to achieve resilience for yourself or your loved one by exploring the skills necessary to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world? If this sounds like you, or the one you care about, you have come to the right place!
Are you or your loved one between the ages of 10-30? Have you realized that you or your loved one struggles with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, or emotional dysregulation? Do you seek neuro-divergent affirming care? In a demanding and fast-paced world, has your situation found you struggling to cope and seeking effective solutions tailored to you or your loved one's needs? Do you wish to achieve resilience for yourself or your loved one by exploring the skills necessary to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world? If this sounds like you, or the one you care about, you have come to the right place!
(845) 253-5942 View (845) 253-5942
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Cindy W Hickman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
(984) 234-5683 View (984) 234-5683

Online Therapists

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Kimberly Lillig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612  (Online Only)
I use somatic therapies that help you to become aware of your thoughts as well as you embodied emotions.
Do you have persistent worries, have boundary issues, always feeling stuck or sad or are haunted by past traumas? I can help you in your healing journey and we can work together to untangle unresolved issues in your life. Above all however, compassionate listening is the first hallmark of my practice. To feel safe enough to make changes you must first feel you have been truly heard without judgement while expressing your concerns. Together we can create a space where both your feel safe to express Bothe thoughts and embodied emotions. Feel free to reach out to me for a short free 15 minute session.
I use somatic therapies that help you to become aware of your thoughts as well as you embodied emotions.
Do you have persistent worries, have boundary issues, always feeling stuck or sad or are haunted by past traumas? I can help you in your healing journey and we can work together to untangle unresolved issues in your life. Above all however, compassionate listening is the first hallmark of my practice. To feel safe enough to make changes you must first feel you have been truly heard without judgement while expressing your concerns. Together we can create a space where both your feel safe to express Bothe thoughts and embodied emotions. Feel free to reach out to me for a short free 15 minute session.
(919) 646-2672 View (919) 646-2672
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Leia Charnin
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
We will do that through affirming, inclusive, and science-backed strategies, such as somatic experiencing, exposure therapy, and honing your values-based choices.
You're over it. Feeling sad and heartbroken about what you've endured in life. You don't want to continue struggling to get through the day. Your nervous system feels like it's in survival mode to cope and it's affecting your relationships, self-worth, and work. It's time for that black cloud over your head to stop controlling you. Whether you're struggling with identity, sexuality, relational trauma, grief, anxiety, or burnout, you have options to grow beyond this quicksand keeping you stuck.
We will do that through affirming, inclusive, and science-backed strategies, such as somatic experiencing, exposure therapy, and honing your values-based choices.
You're over it. Feeling sad and heartbroken about what you've endured in life. You don't want to continue struggling to get through the day. Your nervous system feels like it's in survival mode to cope and it's affecting your relationships, self-worth, and work. It's time for that black cloud over your head to stop controlling you. Whether you're struggling with identity, sexuality, relational trauma, grief, anxiety, or burnout, you have options to grow beyond this quicksand keeping you stuck.
(980) 280-1324 View (980) 280-1324
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Kalyn Hamilton
Counselor, MS/EdS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27407
Waitlist for new clients
I am trauma-focused and utilize specialty approaches including Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting.
Please allow me to commend you for seeking out therapy: I am very glad that you are recognizing a personal need to find support in a mental health professional. Whether or not you decide that I am a good therapeutic fit for you and your needs, I believe wholeheartedly that every person can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. It can be supremely beneficial to have a caring but impartial perspective in your life to help you heal, grow, and fulfill your own personal needs/goals.
I am trauma-focused and utilize specialty approaches including Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting.
Please allow me to commend you for seeking out therapy: I am very glad that you are recognizing a personal need to find support in a mental health professional. Whether or not you decide that I am a good therapeutic fit for you and your needs, I believe wholeheartedly that every person can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. It can be supremely beneficial to have a caring but impartial perspective in your life to help you heal, grow, and fulfill your own personal needs/goals.
(336) 891-9762 View (336) 891-9762
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Sylwia Stamm-Nawrocka
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCPC, SEP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
I am a compassionate, down to earth person offering therapy to individuals. It is my belief that healing comes from within you, and within the context of a relationship. I specialize in working with the effects of trauma on people's lives, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relational troubles. I practice using Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to help clients find calmness, wholeness, emotional resilience, and renewed connection to themselves, and to people in their lives.
I am a compassionate, down to earth person offering therapy to individuals. It is my belief that healing comes from within you, and within the context of a relationship. I specialize in working with the effects of trauma on people's lives, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relational troubles. I practice using Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to help clients find calmness, wholeness, emotional resilience, and renewed connection to themselves, and to people in their lives.
(919) 504-9169 View (919) 504-9169
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Ashya Kennedy
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28208  (Online Only)
I incorporate mindfulness practices and somatic techniques that foster the mind-body connection.
Currently Accepting New Clients in NC and SC - My name is Ashya and I want to acknowledge you for taking the first step in your healing journey. I'm here to support you, hold space, and encourage you when life becomes overwhelming or challenges feel too great. Having a safe space to openly express thoughts and emotions while being met with nonjudgmental support fosters healing and positive changes. Inner Guidance Counseling was created to provide a space where individuals can find their way. Everything you need is within, but sometimes you need someone to walk along with you until you discover it.
I incorporate mindfulness practices and somatic techniques that foster the mind-body connection.
Currently Accepting New Clients in NC and SC - My name is Ashya and I want to acknowledge you for taking the first step in your healing journey. I'm here to support you, hold space, and encourage you when life becomes overwhelming or challenges feel too great. Having a safe space to openly express thoughts and emotions while being met with nonjudgmental support fosters healing and positive changes. Inner Guidance Counseling was created to provide a space where individuals can find their way. Everything you need is within, but sometimes you need someone to walk along with you until you discover it.
(980) 393-6968 View (980) 393-6968
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Susan Patricia Intemann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Addressing aspects of your being, physical, emotional, and relational, I integrate a variety of techniques and perspectives - CBT, Somatic Psychology, Biofeedback, (Board Certified,) Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Certified Therapist.
I welcome you. I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over tow decvades. I am confident I can help you overcome adversity, expand your self-awareness and self-acceptance, and truly achieve lasting changes in your life. I am passionate about supporting individuals with trauma, chronic pain, and/or illness, as we explore the multifaceted issues surrounding your circumstances. My emphasis is on the mind-body connection. These issues can cause physical and emotional challenges and together we will develop a plan to address the challenges in your life. Currently, EMDR and biofeedback is offered through telehealth.
Addressing aspects of your being, physical, emotional, and relational, I integrate a variety of techniques and perspectives - CBT, Somatic Psychology, Biofeedback, (Board Certified,) Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Certified Therapist.
I welcome you. I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over tow decvades. I am confident I can help you overcome adversity, expand your self-awareness and self-acceptance, and truly achieve lasting changes in your life. I am passionate about supporting individuals with trauma, chronic pain, and/or illness, as we explore the multifaceted issues surrounding your circumstances. My emphasis is on the mind-body connection. These issues can cause physical and emotional challenges and together we will develop a plan to address the challenges in your life. Currently, EMDR and biofeedback is offered through telehealth.
(919) 648-0229 View (919) 648-0229
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Leslie Rhyne Roach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMBT, ERYT500
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Our bodies store everything we have ever experienced, making them essential in therapeutic and healing processes. When our bodies are full of painful experiences of the past, it can feel impossible to be engaged, invested, or fully alive in the present. I work well with clients that are seeking a somatic, integrative, and trauma-informed approach. My work with clients is creative, collaborative and designed to help individuals find pathways to embodiment and an expanded capacity to embrace all emotion or circumstance with greater ease, intimacy and balance.
Our bodies store everything we have ever experienced, making them essential in therapeutic and healing processes. When our bodies are full of painful experiences of the past, it can feel impossible to be engaged, invested, or fully alive in the present. I work well with clients that are seeking a somatic, integrative, and trauma-informed approach. My work with clients is creative, collaborative and designed to help individuals find pathways to embodiment and an expanded capacity to embrace all emotion or circumstance with greater ease, intimacy and balance.
(919) 443-6931 View (919) 443-6931
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Andrea Juarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216  (Online Only)
I utilize EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, somatic practices, CBT & ACT techniques.
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
I utilize EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, somatic practices, CBT & ACT techniques.
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
(252) 424-6778 View (252) 424-6778
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Jaimie Sophia Cory
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from a variety of interventions found in relational psychoanalysis, experiential psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, and Somatic Experiencing.
Thanks for taking a look at my page! I'm a queer, trans, and neurodivergent counselor in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, NC. I'm passionate about helping others develop new skills, find self-acceptance, and engage in a process of personal transformation. Whatever you are bringing to the table, I am here to be with you in your experience and help you along the way. Through authentic, healing relationships, I believe that we can begin to let go of barriers that keep us distant from others and our sources of meaning in life.
I draw from a variety of interventions found in relational psychoanalysis, experiential psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, and Somatic Experiencing.
Thanks for taking a look at my page! I'm a queer, trans, and neurodivergent counselor in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, NC. I'm passionate about helping others develop new skills, find self-acceptance, and engage in a process of personal transformation. Whatever you are bringing to the table, I am here to be with you in your experience and help you along the way. Through authentic, healing relationships, I believe that we can begin to let go of barriers that keep us distant from others and our sources of meaning in life.
(336) 649-4551 View (336) 649-4551
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Melissa R. Meyers, M.Ed., LCMHC
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
I am a NC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, with a certification in Accelerated Resolution, The Blast Technique, Meditation, and neurofeedback. My approach is eclectic and tailored to the client's needs using aspects of varying modalities, such as: Accelerated Resolution Therapy, The Blast Method, Neurofeedback, and Somatic Therapy. The BLAST Technique (Bi-Lateral Analysis and Stimulation Treatment) is technique that speeds up the process and efficacy of PTSD and trauma for a more efficient experience for the client and therapist by utilizing the brain’s natural processing systems, like the amygdala.
I am a NC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, with a certification in Accelerated Resolution, The Blast Technique, Meditation, and neurofeedback. My approach is eclectic and tailored to the client's needs using aspects of varying modalities, such as: Accelerated Resolution Therapy, The Blast Method, Neurofeedback, and Somatic Therapy. The BLAST Technique (Bi-Lateral Analysis and Stimulation Treatment) is technique that speeds up the process and efficacy of PTSD and trauma for a more efficient experience for the client and therapist by utilizing the brain’s natural processing systems, like the amygdala.
(910) 447-4253 View (910) 447-4253
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.