Somatic Therapists in Chatham, NJ
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Phillip Racies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chatham, NJ 07928 (Online Only)
Grounded in a somatic (body-centered) approach and extensive training in family and human systems theory, I offer clients a structure in which they develop more awareness and understanding of both self and others through practicing different ways of exploring experiences.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
Grounded in a somatic (body-centered) approach and extensive training in family and human systems theory, I offer clients a structure in which they develop more awareness and understanding of both self and others through practicing different ways of exploring experiences.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
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Pamela A Parmelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chatham, NJ 07928 (Online Only)
Life is hard, therapy doesn’t have to be. I take a strengths based, collaborative approach to therapy to treat depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and marital issues, trauma and PTSD among many other challenges that people face every day. I use evidence based methods to help my clients cope with stressors, improve relationships, manage symptoms and get more out of life. Contact me to discuss how I can help you.
Life is hard, therapy doesn’t have to be. I take a strengths based, collaborative approach to therapy to treat depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and marital issues, trauma and PTSD among many other challenges that people face every day. I use evidence based methods to help my clients cope with stressors, improve relationships, manage symptoms and get more out of life. Contact me to discuss how I can help you.
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Cara F Maksimow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chatham, NJ 07928
Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected? Would you like to gain more confidence, manage stress, and feel more balanced? It is not uncommon to have physical, emotional, and mental health struggles that get worse with day-to day-stressors. Therapy can provide a safe space to let out and process what may be holding you back from being fully yourself. Whether you are looking for therapy to address a specific situation, event, trauma, emotion, or symptom, there is hope. Let me help.
Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected? Would you like to gain more confidence, manage stress, and feel more balanced? It is not uncommon to have physical, emotional, and mental health struggles that get worse with day-to day-stressors. Therapy can provide a safe space to let out and process what may be holding you back from being fully yourself. Whether you are looking for therapy to address a specific situation, event, trauma, emotion, or symptom, there is hope. Let me help.
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Everyone faces challenges and obstacles in their lives. These times are often an opportunity for change, growth and healing. Seeking professional support and guidance can help you move through these difficult moments and experiences to a healthier place in your life. I believe in a holistic approach with each unique client. We will create a plan together to address your goals and purpose for therapy. I have specialized training in trauma treatment, CBT/ DBT, IFS and family interventions.
Everyone faces challenges and obstacles in their lives. These times are often an opportunity for change, growth and healing. Seeking professional support and guidance can help you move through these difficult moments and experiences to a healthier place in your life. I believe in a holistic approach with each unique client. We will create a plan together to address your goals and purpose for therapy. I have specialized training in trauma treatment, CBT/ DBT, IFS and family interventions.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 20 years experience. Graduated from Fordham University with MSW. Two (2) separate offices located in Summit and Madison, New Jersey. Summit Office is handicapped accessible. Work with individuals, couples and children over the age of 13, usually in a family setting. I have a sub specialty in Substance Abuse. My orientation is cognitive therapy based, psychodynamic, insight oriented, behavioral therapy.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 20 years experience. Graduated from Fordham University with MSW. Two (2) separate offices located in Summit and Madison, New Jersey. Summit Office is handicapped accessible. Work with individuals, couples and children over the age of 13, usually in a family setting. I have a sub specialty in Substance Abuse. My orientation is cognitive therapy based, psychodynamic, insight oriented, behavioral therapy.
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Nancy Kislin Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MFT, Coach
Verified Verified
Chatham, NJ 07928
Is stress overflowing into all aspects of your life, affecting the quality of your relationships? Are feelings of anxiety and depression keeping you stuck at your job or in your marriage? Are you constantly angry at your partner for not listening or understanding you? Perhaps you are always angry at your children for not listening to you?
I can help you! I will listen, ask questions and together we will develop strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/separation and other life issues. I am a committed active member of your path towards symptom relief and deeper self-awareness.
Is stress overflowing into all aspects of your life, affecting the quality of your relationships? Are feelings of anxiety and depression keeping you stuck at your job or in your marriage? Are you constantly angry at your partner for not listening or understanding you? Perhaps you are always angry at your children for not listening to you?
I can help you! I will listen, ask questions and together we will develop strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/separation and other life issues. I am a committed active member of your path towards symptom relief and deeper self-awareness.
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Randi Gelfand is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New Jersey who earned her Masters degree in Social Work at Rutgers University. She has experience helping adults with a wide variety of mental and emotional health issues including relationship issues, parenting concerns, life transitions, mood and anxiety disorders, psychological trauma/abuse, and grief and loss. Randi specializes in the treatment of chronic pain using a mind body approach. She believes that chronic pain can often have psychological causes, which are commonly rooted in childhood experiences, as well as current and/or longstanding stressors.
Randi Gelfand is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New Jersey who earned her Masters degree in Social Work at Rutgers University. She has experience helping adults with a wide variety of mental and emotional health issues including relationship issues, parenting concerns, life transitions, mood and anxiety disorders, psychological trauma/abuse, and grief and loss. Randi specializes in the treatment of chronic pain using a mind body approach. She believes that chronic pain can often have psychological causes, which are commonly rooted in childhood experiences, as well as current and/or longstanding stressors.
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Maureen Lennon-Schafer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chatham, NJ 07928
Presence of Mind Therapy is a private practice specializing in empowering young people and adults struggling with inner conflict. Our therapists help clients cultivate mind body healing by exploring day-to-day stressors, deeper subconscious themes, and spirituality. We offer psychotherapy and body work via telehealth, in office, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and wellness group services. We practice from a place of authentic connection and SEE you as you currently exist. Begin your transformation by exploring patterns that no longer serve you and committing to becoming your best self. Let us be your bridge between hope and change.
Presence of Mind Therapy is a private practice specializing in empowering young people and adults struggling with inner conflict. Our therapists help clients cultivate mind body healing by exploring day-to-day stressors, deeper subconscious themes, and spirituality. We offer psychotherapy and body work via telehealth, in office, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and wellness group services. We practice from a place of authentic connection and SEE you as you currently exist. Begin your transformation by exploring patterns that no longer serve you and committing to becoming your best self. Let us be your bridge between hope and change.
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Christine utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach deriving from several theoretical models including psychodynamic, relational, and a systems perspective. She integrates methods and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to individual needs. Christine is active in sessions, empathetic and attuned, and authentic. She works collaboratively with clients to change patterns of thought and action, understand themselves better, assess and improve relational dynamics, and process and heal from trauma.
Christine utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach deriving from several theoretical models including psychodynamic, relational, and a systems perspective. She integrates methods and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to individual needs. Christine is active in sessions, empathetic and attuned, and authentic. She works collaboratively with clients to change patterns of thought and action, understand themselves better, assess and improve relational dynamics, and process and heal from trauma.
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If you are experiencing chronic pain, a lot of energy is spent just to "get through the day". That energy could be put to better use to achieve your goals, enrich your life and enjoy it. Neck and back pain, TMI, IBS, eczema, joint pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and autoimmune disorders have underlying emotional and psychological roots and most medical doctors don't pay attention to those "vitals". It often results in misdiagnosis and unsustainable treatments that bring temporary or no relief. It leaves you feeling misunderstood, frustrated with endless appointments, hopeless, lonely & desperate to try anything to feel better.
If you are experiencing chronic pain, a lot of energy is spent just to "get through the day". That energy could be put to better use to achieve your goals, enrich your life and enjoy it. Neck and back pain, TMI, IBS, eczema, joint pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and autoimmune disorders have underlying emotional and psychological roots and most medical doctors don't pay attention to those "vitals". It often results in misdiagnosis and unsustainable treatments that bring temporary or no relief. It leaves you feeling misunderstood, frustrated with endless appointments, hopeless, lonely & desperate to try anything to feel better.
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Hello, I am so glad you’re here. My name is Sharon and I am a Holistic Therapist, Spiritualist and Intuitive who provides safe and inclusive, open-minded and service-rich experiences that facilitate transformative and sustainable healing for my clients. Congratulations on making the first step towards change. I realize this is a big step, and having been on both sides of the chair, I know how important it is to feel a good connection and trust with your therapist. I am a solution-focused Trauma specialist who combines clinical modalities that include (but aren’t limited to) Somatic, Quantum Metaphysics & Energy Healing.
Hello, I am so glad you’re here. My name is Sharon and I am a Holistic Therapist, Spiritualist and Intuitive who provides safe and inclusive, open-minded and service-rich experiences that facilitate transformative and sustainable healing for my clients. Congratulations on making the first step towards change. I realize this is a big step, and having been on both sides of the chair, I know how important it is to feel a good connection and trust with your therapist. I am a solution-focused Trauma specialist who combines clinical modalities that include (but aren’t limited to) Somatic, Quantum Metaphysics & Energy Healing.
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Ashley Lai is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of New Jersey, double majoring in Psychology and Music with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Ashley has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and elders in educational, in-community, nursing home, non-profit, and outpatient settings providing both individual and group therapy. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, and play therapy and incorporates mindfulness and somatic
Ashley Lai is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of New Jersey, double majoring in Psychology and Music with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Ashley has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and elders in educational, in-community, nursing home, non-profit, and outpatient settings providing both individual and group therapy. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, and play therapy and incorporates mindfulness and somatic
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Ashley Elizabeth Morolla
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also offer Somatic Healing Coaching for those who might not be ready for therapy but still want to benefit from movement and breath techniques.
Life can be busy and especially difficult when past experiences intrude on your present and hold you back. I specialize in helping women who have faced challenging life events, supporting them in restoring hope, strength, and resilience. As a mom and the spouse of a former first responder, I understand firsthand how unpredictable life can be. Utilizing my certifications in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Somatic Healing practices, I help you gain a sense of safety and control. Somatic Healing involves teaching movement and breath techniques to process issues that can be difficult to verbalize.
I also offer Somatic Healing Coaching for those who might not be ready for therapy but still want to benefit from movement and breath techniques.
Life can be busy and especially difficult when past experiences intrude on your present and hold you back. I specialize in helping women who have faced challenging life events, supporting them in restoring hope, strength, and resilience. As a mom and the spouse of a former first responder, I understand firsthand how unpredictable life can be. Utilizing my certifications in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Somatic Healing practices, I help you gain a sense of safety and control. Somatic Healing involves teaching movement and breath techniques to process issues that can be difficult to verbalize.
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I am trained in many trauma focused therapies that facilitate this deeper healing process - EMDR, Internal Family Systems, NARM, Somatic Experiencing-but above all consider myself to be a relational and relatable therapist who prioritizes the relationship with my clients as the primary healing agent.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
I am trained in many trauma focused therapies that facilitate this deeper healing process - EMDR, Internal Family Systems, NARM, Somatic Experiencing-but above all consider myself to be a relational and relatable therapist who prioritizes the relationship with my clients as the primary healing agent.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
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My integrative approach includes use of psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mind/body and mindfulness techniques, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic techniques, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Thank you for viewing my page and I hope I can help you on the path towards healing and personal growth. I strive to create a safe, genuine, and empathic space for clients to explore their inner experiences. I have expertise in working with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma/post-traumatic stress including complex trauma, relationship issues, reproductive health and infertility, life cycle changes including college transitions, new motherhood, and grief and loss. I have postgraduate certification in integrative trauma studies and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
My integrative approach includes use of psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mind/body and mindfulness techniques, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic techniques, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Thank you for viewing my page and I hope I can help you on the path towards healing and personal growth. I strive to create a safe, genuine, and empathic space for clients to explore their inner experiences. I have expertise in working with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma/post-traumatic stress including complex trauma, relationship issues, reproductive health and infertility, life cycle changes including college transitions, new motherhood, and grief and loss. I have postgraduate certification in integrative trauma studies and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
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This approach understands the importance of somatic integration with other modalities (EMDR, IFS, DBT).
I specialize in trauma informed care with teens and adults who are navigating painful and challenging life transitions. These challenges may have left you with questions such as why do I act/feel this way? Or the opposite: why am I not having an emotional response to this? Maybe a sense of disconnect from your body? Sometimes you are able to identify the root cause of those actions and feelings that caused a significant transition in our lives. Other times, you do not understand the behaviors and emotions that lead to disruptions within yourself and relationships. Sometimes leaving you feeling numb or disconnected from your body.
This approach understands the importance of somatic integration with other modalities (EMDR, IFS, DBT).
I specialize in trauma informed care with teens and adults who are navigating painful and challenging life transitions. These challenges may have left you with questions such as why do I act/feel this way? Or the opposite: why am I not having an emotional response to this? Maybe a sense of disconnect from your body? Sometimes you are able to identify the root cause of those actions and feelings that caused a significant transition in our lives. Other times, you do not understand the behaviors and emotions that lead to disruptions within yourself and relationships. Sometimes leaving you feeling numb or disconnected from your body.
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Joe Vernic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, NJ 07940 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults, including students, artists, immigrants, and people from the LGBTQ community. I am good at getting attuned to all parts of my patients. Together we can work on helping you gain a greater awareness of your inner life, including your energy, thoughts, feelings, conflicts, and your core beliefs about yourself and others. I want to help you challenge and change your unhelpful and self-sabotaging ways of thinking and behaving that tend to originate in the past and that can keep you stuck in the past and to replace them with healthier and more appropriate alternatives.
I work with adults, including students, artists, immigrants, and people from the LGBTQ community. I am good at getting attuned to all parts of my patients. Together we can work on helping you gain a greater awareness of your inner life, including your energy, thoughts, feelings, conflicts, and your core beliefs about yourself and others. I want to help you challenge and change your unhelpful and self-sabotaging ways of thinking and behaving that tend to originate in the past and that can keep you stuck in the past and to replace them with healthier and more appropriate alternatives.
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Magdalena Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc , LPC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship issues or a difficult life transition? Have you been affected by trauma or multiple traumatic experiences? Would you like to regain control of your thoughts, emotions and begins to live a meaningful and enjoyable life? I can help you heal by providing research based coping skills, supporting you in cultivating feelings of healthy connection with yourself and others, and offering a safe space to explore, process and overcome difficult issues and past traumas.
Are you struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship issues or a difficult life transition? Have you been affected by trauma or multiple traumatic experiences? Would you like to regain control of your thoughts, emotions and begins to live a meaningful and enjoyable life? I can help you heal by providing research based coping skills, supporting you in cultivating feelings of healthy connection with yourself and others, and offering a safe space to explore, process and overcome difficult issues and past traumas.
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Jessica Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, NJ 07940 (Online Only)
I work with any who has been experiencing symptoms of Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, & Co-Dependency and/or has been struggling with life transitions, personal growth and self-esteem. What makes me different from other therapists? My care is genuine. I am someone that will not only care about your symptoms, but will want to know you as a whole person. I am direct in my approach, and will help you make those tough & important connections. And while therapy can be clinical, it should be collaborative & casual and I will provide a safe space to laugh and/or cry without fear of judgement.
I work with any who has been experiencing symptoms of Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, & Co-Dependency and/or has been struggling with life transitions, personal growth and self-esteem. What makes me different from other therapists? My care is genuine. I am someone that will not only care about your symptoms, but will want to know you as a whole person. I am direct in my approach, and will help you make those tough & important connections. And while therapy can be clinical, it should be collaborative & casual and I will provide a safe space to laugh and/or cry without fear of judgement.
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At times we find ourselves at a difficult crossroad, uncertain how to grow and change in the face of our distress. With 35 years in private practice, my goal is to help individuals and couples find a path to unknot conflicts and develop more resilient and expansive modes of living. Many of the people I work with are embroiled in addictive behaviors such as alcohol and substance misuse, gambling, sex addiction and pornography. Others struggle with painful traumatic personal histories, chronic and acute illnesses, grief and loss. And still others are mired in destructive relationship patterns that undermine the quality of their lives.
At times we find ourselves at a difficult crossroad, uncertain how to grow and change in the face of our distress. With 35 years in private practice, my goal is to help individuals and couples find a path to unknot conflicts and develop more resilient and expansive modes of living. Many of the people I work with are embroiled in addictive behaviors such as alcohol and substance misuse, gambling, sex addiction and pornography. Others struggle with painful traumatic personal histories, chronic and acute illnesses, grief and loss. And still others are mired in destructive relationship patterns that undermine the quality of their lives.
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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.