Somatic Therapists in New Hampshire
Cattleya Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plaistow, NH 03865 (Online Only)
The primary approaches I use are Compassion-Focused, Internal Family Systems, Somatic, and Liberation-Oriented.
Therapy allows an opportunity to tell your story and to create new chapters and weave new narratives. You might be experiencing anxiety or depression, loss or grief, chronic health issues, systemic marginalization, or seeking to tend to trauma wounds you've carried a long time. Together we can bring curiosity and compassion to your stuck points or struggles, bring you into your internal wisdom, and release burdens that you don't need to carry. Cattleya Counseling centers around supporting historically and systemically marginalized communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and disabled individuals.
The primary approaches I use are Compassion-Focused, Internal Family Systems, Somatic, and Liberation-Oriented.
Therapy allows an opportunity to tell your story and to create new chapters and weave new narratives. You might be experiencing anxiety or depression, loss or grief, chronic health issues, systemic marginalization, or seeking to tend to trauma wounds you've carried a long time. Together we can bring curiosity and compassion to your stuck points or struggles, bring you into your internal wisdom, and release burdens that you don't need to carry. Cattleya Counseling centers around supporting historically and systemically marginalized communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and disabled individuals.
I use a somatic approach to treatment, focusing on treating trauma's that have been stored in your nervous system throughout your lifespan.
You must find the place inside yourself where nothing is impossible. - Deepak Chopra. You are experiencing unpleasant symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and or other mental health disorders, and at this point it is weighing you down and getting in the way of how you want to live your life. Your mental health is impacting how you want to connect with yourself and connect with the world around you. You want to experience positive emotions, but those have been dulled down and painful emotions have taken over. You are noticing your physical health is being impacted by your mental health. At this point you don't know where to turn.
I use a somatic approach to treatment, focusing on treating trauma's that have been stored in your nervous system throughout your lifespan.
You must find the place inside yourself where nothing is impossible. - Deepak Chopra. You are experiencing unpleasant symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and or other mental health disorders, and at this point it is weighing you down and getting in the way of how you want to live your life. Your mental health is impacting how you want to connect with yourself and connect with the world around you. You want to experience positive emotions, but those have been dulled down and painful emotions have taken over. You are noticing your physical health is being impacted by your mental health. At this point you don't know where to turn.
Samantha Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rindge, NH 03461 (Online Only)
I use a somatic approach to treatment, utilizing my years of experience working with child age persons into later adulthood.
I am a partner at Leek Therapy. I predominantly work with adolescents, young adults, and adults in the following areas: trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety and phobias, mood disorders, and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is strengths based and person centered. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, safe space to problem solve, work through struggles, and build effective coping skills. Our life experiences and stressors can make this feel extremely difficult. Maybe you’ve tried to do this on your own, but feel stuck. I want to help you to feel unstuck.
I use a somatic approach to treatment, utilizing my years of experience working with child age persons into later adulthood.
I am a partner at Leek Therapy. I predominantly work with adolescents, young adults, and adults in the following areas: trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety and phobias, mood disorders, and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is strengths based and person centered. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, safe space to problem solve, work through struggles, and build effective coping skills. Our life experiences and stressors can make this feel extremely difficult. Maybe you’ve tried to do this on your own, but feel stuck. I want to help you to feel unstuck.
I hold a mind/body/spirit perspective and integrate Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Therapy and other neuroscience based approaches to therapy.
Sometimes life takes us in directions that can be overwhelming and difficult. You might feel lost, stuck and/or unhappy. Maybe things you've experienced in the past are catching up with you. With awareness and self-compassion, you can consider new options and develop healthier and more sustaining habits and resources. Together we will pay attention to how trauma and struggle can be held in our bodies and released. We will support you in meeting life's challenges with curiosity and kindness so you may choose your path forward with confidence and joy.
I hold a mind/body/spirit perspective and integrate Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Therapy and other neuroscience based approaches to therapy.
Sometimes life takes us in directions that can be overwhelming and difficult. You might feel lost, stuck and/or unhappy. Maybe things you've experienced in the past are catching up with you. With awareness and self-compassion, you can consider new options and develop healthier and more sustaining habits and resources. Together we will pay attention to how trauma and struggle can be held in our bodies and released. We will support you in meeting life's challenges with curiosity and kindness so you may choose your path forward with confidence and joy.
Danielle Hatem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashua, NH 03060
Your body holds the secrets of the unconscious mind. It reveals the road map allowing us to unpack what the the mind forgets yet the body remembers. Healing takes place when we become more embodied, connect deeper to the early attachment wounds and experience safety and connection within. I am a Somatic Psychotherapist with over 20 years in practice. I am Certified in Internal Family Systems am a Certified Ketamine Psychotherapist, along side utilizing Somatic practices, Polyvagal Theory and Somatic IFS. I believe you are the expert of your life, and my job is to not "fix" you because you are not and never were broken.
Your body holds the secrets of the unconscious mind. It reveals the road map allowing us to unpack what the the mind forgets yet the body remembers. Healing takes place when we become more embodied, connect deeper to the early attachment wounds and experience safety and connection within. I am a Somatic Psychotherapist with over 20 years in practice. I am Certified in Internal Family Systems am a Certified Ketamine Psychotherapist, along side utilizing Somatic practices, Polyvagal Theory and Somatic IFS. I believe you are the expert of your life, and my job is to not "fix" you because you are not and never were broken.
Lisa Boldin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA/MSW, LICSW, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
Exeter, NH 03833
Here at Exeter Family Therapy, I believe in the practice of “listening with the ear of the heart”, recognizing the importance of each person’s story as the basis for healing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on working with those who have experienced trauma, I employ trauma informed practices grounded in creating safe relationships, cultivating a reflective process, & building on strengths & opportunities for self-empowerment. I help clients improve their relationships, increase self-awareness, manage challenges & navigate life transitions, by incorporating mindfulness & somatic awareness to support their process.
Here at Exeter Family Therapy, I believe in the practice of “listening with the ear of the heart”, recognizing the importance of each person’s story as the basis for healing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on working with those who have experienced trauma, I employ trauma informed practices grounded in creating safe relationships, cultivating a reflective process, & building on strengths & opportunities for self-empowerment. I help clients improve their relationships, increase self-awareness, manage challenges & navigate life transitions, by incorporating mindfulness & somatic awareness to support their process.
I specialize in body/mind/spirit integration utilizing Dance/movement therapy, somatic movement therapy, drama therapy, yoga, and expressive arts as primary modalities.
Please note that I am unable to accept new clients at this time. I've been providing creative, collaborative, practical counseling for adults and adolescents, with a down to earth, compassionate approach, for 22 years. Focusing on the wisdom within body, mind and spirit, I support people to think, feel and act creatively, find balance, and honor their natural strengths. I integrate dance/movement therapy, drama therapy, expressive arts and Yoga in my work. Areas of focus include life transitions, LGBTQ concerns, women's issues, social justice focus, and spirituality.
I specialize in body/mind/spirit integration utilizing Dance/movement therapy, somatic movement therapy, drama therapy, yoga, and expressive arts as primary modalities.
Please note that I am unable to accept new clients at this time. I've been providing creative, collaborative, practical counseling for adults and adolescents, with a down to earth, compassionate approach, for 22 years. Focusing on the wisdom within body, mind and spirit, I support people to think, feel and act creatively, find balance, and honor their natural strengths. I integrate dance/movement therapy, drama therapy, expressive arts and Yoga in my work. Areas of focus include life transitions, LGBTQ concerns, women's issues, social justice focus, and spirituality.
Cara Spilsbury
Counselor, LCMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Exeter, NH 03833
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in Dance/Movement Therapy, EMDR, and Expressive Arts Therapy, all strongly informed by IFS/parts work, polyvagal theory and somatic awareness.
I love working with clients who are eager to start their healing journey but don't quite know where or how to begin, as well as clients who have tried therapy before and want to continue learning more about themselves. I have particular expertise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, folks who have experienced trauma, and those moving through grief and loss.
I specialize in Dance/Movement Therapy, EMDR, and Expressive Arts Therapy, all strongly informed by IFS/parts work, polyvagal theory and somatic awareness.
I love working with clients who are eager to start their healing journey but don't quite know where or how to begin, as well as clients who have tried therapy before and want to continue learning more about themselves. I have particular expertise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, folks who have experienced trauma, and those moving through grief and loss.
When we experience severe life stressors to traumatic events, it is not uncommon for our lives to become unraveled. As humans, we try to survive as best we can. My passion is to help people find their strength and to learn new ways of thinking and coping in order to create a life that is worth living again. I work with individuals 16+ to help them find understanding and peace within themselves. I believe there is no one approach that fits everyone. I am trained in several modalities of treatment including Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Mindfulness; Integrated Somatic Trauma; EMDR; and family Systems.
When we experience severe life stressors to traumatic events, it is not uncommon for our lives to become unraveled. As humans, we try to survive as best we can. My passion is to help people find their strength and to learn new ways of thinking and coping in order to create a life that is worth living again. I work with individuals 16+ to help them find understanding and peace within themselves. I believe there is no one approach that fits everyone. I am trained in several modalities of treatment including Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Mindfulness; Integrated Somatic Trauma; EMDR; and family Systems.
My style is warm and non-judgmental, my approach is flexible, individually tailored, and informed by psychodynamic theories, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDRia and Somatic Experiencing.
There are many reasons to come to therapy. I specialize in issues with mood and trauma. Issues with mood can result in feelings of anxiety, depression, low mood or mood swings. There are different ways that this can play out in life. You may be trying to manage deep painful emotions, outbursts of anger, feelings of emptiness, low motivation, lethargy or restless energy. Mood issues may result in difficulty making decisions, issues relating to others, feeling dependent on others, having difficulty saying no or asking for help, perfectionism, rigidity or black and white thinking. I work with issues relating to high intellect as well.
My style is warm and non-judgmental, my approach is flexible, individually tailored, and informed by psychodynamic theories, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDRia and Somatic Experiencing.
There are many reasons to come to therapy. I specialize in issues with mood and trauma. Issues with mood can result in feelings of anxiety, depression, low mood or mood swings. There are different ways that this can play out in life. You may be trying to manage deep painful emotions, outbursts of anger, feelings of emptiness, low motivation, lethargy or restless energy. Mood issues may result in difficulty making decisions, issues relating to others, feeling dependent on others, having difficulty saying no or asking for help, perfectionism, rigidity or black and white thinking. I work with issues relating to high intellect as well.
GROUP & CLASS openings only. No Availability for 1:1 right now. You may feel stuck, repeat patterns that no longer serve you, or feel at a loss regarding how to change. You may have forgotten, or never realized, your purpose. You may be anxious about the future, or the past. In our work together my aim is to help you develop clarity, compassion & curiosity about the true sources of suffering in your life. Through compassionate self-inquiry we explore what gives your life meaning, & what's missing. Integrating insight-oriented therapy, internal family systems, CBT tools, somatic mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, & time in nature.
GROUP & CLASS openings only. No Availability for 1:1 right now. You may feel stuck, repeat patterns that no longer serve you, or feel at a loss regarding how to change. You may have forgotten, or never realized, your purpose. You may be anxious about the future, or the past. In our work together my aim is to help you develop clarity, compassion & curiosity about the true sources of suffering in your life. Through compassionate self-inquiry we explore what gives your life meaning, & what's missing. Integrating insight-oriented therapy, internal family systems, CBT tools, somatic mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, & time in nature.
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My treatment will guide you through a healing process that makes a difference. I use Natural Processing (somatically based EMDR) among other psycho-therapeutic approaches. Natural Processing is an effective intervention, focused on changing unconscious automatic nervous system responses. We will be working with a deep connection to your somatic/bodily experience while you are processing stressful memories. These results cannot be achieved through talk therapy alone. It allows us to shed problematic response patterns and lets functional and adaptive responses emerge. It is a powerful and lasting intervention.
My treatment will guide you through a healing process that makes a difference. I use Natural Processing (somatically based EMDR) among other psycho-therapeutic approaches. Natural Processing is an effective intervention, focused on changing unconscious automatic nervous system responses. We will be working with a deep connection to your somatic/bodily experience while you are processing stressful memories. These results cannot be achieved through talk therapy alone. It allows us to shed problematic response patterns and lets functional and adaptive responses emerge. It is a powerful and lasting intervention.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, a SoulCollage facilitator, and a Family Constellations facilitator.
I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, a SoulCollage facilitator, and a Family Constellations facilitator.
I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.
I use evidence based, person centered therapies and complimentary alternative somatic/energy techniques to help you master self soothing.
Accepting new clients! I am an interactive therapist. My years in acute care have given me a passion for treating trauma and particularly reproductive/perinatal mental health. Pregnancy and birth should be a time of joy, but sometimes instead it overturns dreams, disrupts relationships, and brings waves of grief, loss, confusion, and heartbreak. Whether your challenges are new or years in the making you don't want to feel like this any more - nor should you! I am a little irreverent, a lot empathetic, and ready to help you find your best self again.
I use evidence based, person centered therapies and complimentary alternative somatic/energy techniques to help you master self soothing.
Accepting new clients! I am an interactive therapist. My years in acute care have given me a passion for treating trauma and particularly reproductive/perinatal mental health. Pregnancy and birth should be a time of joy, but sometimes instead it overturns dreams, disrupts relationships, and brings waves of grief, loss, confusion, and heartbreak. Whether your challenges are new or years in the making you don't want to feel like this any more - nor should you! I am a little irreverent, a lot empathetic, and ready to help you find your best self again.
It's been shown to help reduce anxiety, depression, negative thought patterns, addictive behavior, and somatic complaints.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed? Are you struggling to manage your emotions? Maybe you’ve been living with emotional pain or experiencing intrusive thoughts and memories that are affecting your ability to live life fully? These feelings can make life even more challenging! I'll work with you to find what will best meet your needs. I integrate talk therapy with mindfulness, expressive arts, and an awareness of the body and mind connection. My approach is warm and accepting and I strive to assist clients in increasing self-understanding, acceptance, and compassion.
It's been shown to help reduce anxiety, depression, negative thought patterns, addictive behavior, and somatic complaints.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed? Are you struggling to manage your emotions? Maybe you’ve been living with emotional pain or experiencing intrusive thoughts and memories that are affecting your ability to live life fully? These feelings can make life even more challenging! I'll work with you to find what will best meet your needs. I integrate talk therapy with mindfulness, expressive arts, and an awareness of the body and mind connection. My approach is warm and accepting and I strive to assist clients in increasing self-understanding, acceptance, and compassion.
Taylor Berrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCMHC, RMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, NH 03104
Through somatic work & nervous system regulation, I guide clients out of their heads & back into their bodies, helping them navigate the connections between mind, body, & soul.
As an LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming therapist, Reiki Master, & certified breath coach, I specialize in gender-affirming care & support to individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. I also have a focus on working with women with ADHD, college students, & healthcare workers. I am a fierce advocate for body positivity, sex positivity, challenging societal norms & fostering a non-judgmental environment where clients feel accepted and understood. Are you navigating the complexities of your identity, seeking to deepen your connection to yourself, or striving to overcome self-doubt and unlock your true potential, I'm here for you.
Through somatic work & nervous system regulation, I guide clients out of their heads & back into their bodies, helping them navigate the connections between mind, body, & soul.
As an LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming therapist, Reiki Master, & certified breath coach, I specialize in gender-affirming care & support to individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. I also have a focus on working with women with ADHD, college students, & healthcare workers. I am a fierce advocate for body positivity, sex positivity, challenging societal norms & fostering a non-judgmental environment where clients feel accepted and understood. Are you navigating the complexities of your identity, seeking to deepen your connection to yourself, or striving to overcome self-doubt and unlock your true potential, I'm here for you.
Rose Carrigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Manchester, NH 03101
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults, especially those looking to heal from complex or childhood trauma, but welcome clients who have a variety of diagnoses and life circumstances they’re seeking support for. As a therapist with Autism and ADHD, I understand firsthand how trauma can be complicated by neurodivergence and why working with a professional who understands this is crucial to effective healing for those who are neurodivergent themselves. I have a special focus on the mind-body connection and offer both psychodynamic and somatic approaches.
I work with adults, especially those looking to heal from complex or childhood trauma, but welcome clients who have a variety of diagnoses and life circumstances they’re seeking support for. As a therapist with Autism and ADHD, I understand firsthand how trauma can be complicated by neurodivergence and why working with a professional who understands this is crucial to effective healing for those who are neurodivergent themselves. I have a special focus on the mind-body connection and offer both psychodynamic and somatic approaches.
We'll use EMDR therapy, somatic techniques, homeopathy and compassionate, supportive conversation.
I'm now accepting new clients (online only)! My practice focuses on integrating evidence-based practices with other holistic methods. We'll explore past wounds/trauma and acknowledge how this plays a role in current relationships and personal wellness or chronic illness. We'll investigate spirituality and purpose to create a sense of fulfillment and passion for life, and work to create balance and resilience to face all of life's challenges with strength and greater ease. Over 20 years of therapeutic bodywork, clinical training in mental health and classical homeopathy gives me a unique lens through which I view clients and help
We'll use EMDR therapy, somatic techniques, homeopathy and compassionate, supportive conversation.
I'm now accepting new clients (online only)! My practice focuses on integrating evidence-based practices with other holistic methods. We'll explore past wounds/trauma and acknowledge how this plays a role in current relationships and personal wellness or chronic illness. We'll investigate spirituality and purpose to create a sense of fulfillment and passion for life, and work to create balance and resilience to face all of life's challenges with strength and greater ease. Over 20 years of therapeutic bodywork, clinical training in mental health and classical homeopathy gives me a unique lens through which I view clients and help
Our work includes cognitive and somatic approaches which create powerful long-lasting changes in overall mental well-being.
I am a licensed, nationally certified mental health counselor, providing telehealth services to adult clients in MA, ME, NH, and FL. I help clients who are dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and grief. I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment, while helping clients gain insight into problems, thoughts, and behaviors which may be creating or compounding their difficulties. Together, we identify and improve unhealthy thought and behavioral patterns, process challenges, and explore problem solving interventions that lead to empowerment and healthy change.
Our work includes cognitive and somatic approaches which create powerful long-lasting changes in overall mental well-being.
I am a licensed, nationally certified mental health counselor, providing telehealth services to adult clients in MA, ME, NH, and FL. I help clients who are dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and grief. I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment, while helping clients gain insight into problems, thoughts, and behaviors which may be creating or compounding their difficulties. Together, we identify and improve unhealthy thought and behavioral patterns, process challenges, and explore problem solving interventions that lead to empowerment and healthy change.
Charla Ruby Malamed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Exeter, NH 03833 (Online Only)
I integrate psychodynamic, somatic, mindfulness, and IFS modalities.
Psychological suffering exists on different levels and manifests in different ways, in psyche, body, interpersonally, socially, both consciously and unconsciously. Thankfully, there are many ways to address psychological struggle, ranging from the exploration of non-conscious intra-psychic and interpersonal dynamics underlying "symptoms" to the exploration of ways that we are alienated from community. This work is especially helpful when the source of our suffering is unclear. My work is social justice-informed and incorporates an understanding of how larger systems impact our lives. Facilitating empowerment is key in my work.
I integrate psychodynamic, somatic, mindfulness, and IFS modalities.
Psychological suffering exists on different levels and manifests in different ways, in psyche, body, interpersonally, socially, both consciously and unconsciously. Thankfully, there are many ways to address psychological struggle, ranging from the exploration of non-conscious intra-psychic and interpersonal dynamics underlying "symptoms" to the exploration of ways that we are alienated from community. This work is especially helpful when the source of our suffering is unclear. My work is social justice-informed and incorporates an understanding of how larger systems impact our lives. Facilitating empowerment is key in my work.
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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.