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Photo of Kyle Buller, MS, LAC, Counselor
Kyle Buller
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denville, NJ 07834
Not accepting new clients
My background is deeply rooted in transpersonal and somatic psychology - bridging traditional and integrative approaches to mental health treatment.
The path towards wholeness is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and highs and lows. Healing is a journey and a process. I am here to walk alongside you as you find your own pathway towards wholeness. I am here to encourage you to take the first step in your healing journey. Experiencing anxiety, depression, existential despair, grief, and trauma can make us feel alone on the journey, but this does not have to be the case. Let's walk together and create a new path towards wholeness.
My background is deeply rooted in transpersonal and somatic psychology - bridging traditional and integrative approaches to mental health treatment.
The path towards wholeness is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and highs and lows. Healing is a journey and a process. I am here to walk alongside you as you find your own pathway towards wholeness. I am here to encourage you to take the first step in your healing journey. Experiencing anxiety, depression, existential despair, grief, and trauma can make us feel alone on the journey, but this does not have to be the case. Let's walk together and create a new path towards wholeness.
(908) 747-1978 View (908) 747-1978
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Colleen M. Cavanagh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Verona, NJ 07044
With an integrative approach utilizing mindfulness, meditation, somatic-based healing, and individual and family therapy, together we will create a treatment program best suited to help you HEAL.
People can heal from abuse, trauma, loss, grief, broken relationships, and life-changing events. Talking with a trusted professional makes a difference. I step into genuine relationships with my clients. I encourage and challenge my clients to do the same with their loved ones and family members. Healing happens in connection with others, and by strengthening emotional bonds, we become more available to renewal and restoration of our emotional selves. We let go of our emotional baggage! It is such an honor and pleasure to walk beside my clients and witness their journey back to wholeness and happiness.
With an integrative approach utilizing mindfulness, meditation, somatic-based healing, and individual and family therapy, together we will create a treatment program best suited to help you HEAL.
People can heal from abuse, trauma, loss, grief, broken relationships, and life-changing events. Talking with a trusted professional makes a difference. I step into genuine relationships with my clients. I encourage and challenge my clients to do the same with their loved ones and family members. Healing happens in connection with others, and by strengthening emotional bonds, we become more available to renewal and restoration of our emotional selves. We let go of our emotional baggage! It is such an honor and pleasure to walk beside my clients and witness their journey back to wholeness and happiness.
(201) 820-0699 View (201) 820-0699
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Donna Ciccone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Caldwell, NJ 07006
I am a certified EFT/Tapping practitioner and have additional training in Internal Family Systems, Somatic Embodiment, Polyvagal Theory and Compassionate Inquiry.
Life is complicated and ever-changing. The good news is that there are endless possibilities in overcoming the obstacles that are thrown our way. Keeping a growth mindset and an unshakeable sense of hope can be difficult in tough times, but entirely possible. Working collaboratively in a safe and nurturing environment, we can identify the root cause of your suffering and the most effective solutions. It’s time to fully embrace your fulfilling and purposeful life!
I am a certified EFT/Tapping practitioner and have additional training in Internal Family Systems, Somatic Embodiment, Polyvagal Theory and Compassionate Inquiry.
Life is complicated and ever-changing. The good news is that there are endless possibilities in overcoming the obstacles that are thrown our way. Keeping a growth mindset and an unshakeable sense of hope can be difficult in tough times, but entirely possible. Working collaboratively in a safe and nurturing environment, we can identify the root cause of your suffering and the most effective solutions. It’s time to fully embrace your fulfilling and purposeful life!
(862) 278-9295 View (862) 278-9295
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Wendy Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
In addition to psychodynamic therapy techniques I am trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing.
People engage in therapy because they are seeking relief from uncomfortable feelings that may have arisen from being overwhelmed with what life has handed them. Many are grappling with relationship challenges, feelings of being stuck, self-defeating behaviors, anxieties, phobias and issues of self-esteem. Others are experiencing physical symptoms which have been diagnosed as being rooted in psychological turmoil, also known as psychophysiologic disorders, or TMS.
In addition to psychodynamic therapy techniques I am trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing.
People engage in therapy because they are seeking relief from uncomfortable feelings that may have arisen from being overwhelmed with what life has handed them. Many are grappling with relationship challenges, feelings of being stuck, self-defeating behaviors, anxieties, phobias and issues of self-esteem. Others are experiencing physical symptoms which have been diagnosed as being rooted in psychological turmoil, also known as psychophysiologic disorders, or TMS.
(973) 512-4362 View (973) 512-4362
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Berta Rodrigues
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403  (Online Only)
My approach integrates various modalities such as Somatic Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Hi! I am licensed in New Jersey and New York and have been providing psychotherapy services for 25+ years. I am also certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider and Integrative Mental Health Professional. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is witnessing the progress and growth of my clients. My extensive training allows me to support clients who have experienced significant distress, helping them to reclaim their lives. I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, ADHD, Grief, Low Self-Esteem, Women’s Issues, Relationship Difficulties, Career Challenges and General Life Transition Challenges.
My approach integrates various modalities such as Somatic Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Hi! I am licensed in New Jersey and New York and have been providing psychotherapy services for 25+ years. I am also certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider and Integrative Mental Health Professional. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is witnessing the progress and growth of my clients. My extensive training allows me to support clients who have experienced significant distress, helping them to reclaim their lives. I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, ADHD, Grief, Low Self-Esteem, Women’s Issues, Relationship Difficulties, Career Challenges and General Life Transition Challenges.
(862) 378-2669 View (862) 378-2669
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Amanda Sacks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 500
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481  (Online Only)
While sessions include traditional talk therapy, the integration of somatic (body) based practices is prevalent.
Therapy, and life, are non-linear. In our work together you are welcomed to feel - to feel deeply, express, process, and with time move through your emotions. If you are living in a state of overwhelm, are struggling through transitions, or are feeling disconnected from your body, know that you are not alone. In our work together, we can explore where you are, what is impacting your mood, and how to create meaningful and lasting change. Whether you are dealing with recent challenges or want to process and find relief from older patterns, I will hold a supportive and compassionate space for growth, understanding and self-development.
While sessions include traditional talk therapy, the integration of somatic (body) based practices is prevalent.
Therapy, and life, are non-linear. In our work together you are welcomed to feel - to feel deeply, express, process, and with time move through your emotions. If you are living in a state of overwhelm, are struggling through transitions, or are feeling disconnected from your body, know that you are not alone. In our work together, we can explore where you are, what is impacting your mood, and how to create meaningful and lasting change. Whether you are dealing with recent challenges or want to process and find relief from older patterns, I will hold a supportive and compassionate space for growth, understanding and self-development.
(646) 832-4942 View (646) 832-4942
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Daniella Angello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
EMDR is a powerful somatic technique that can heal long held traumas and dramatically improve generalized and social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, life stressors and more so you or your child can experience long lasting calm and peace.
Do you stay up at night worrying about your teen or college student? Do they constantly fight with you, struggle at school or have trouble with peers? Are they complaining of anxiety, fears, overwhelming sadness or stress? Are you are mother who is drowning in the pressures of managing parenting, marriage, family and work while fighting through your own trauma, depression, poor body image, chronic people pleasing, low self esteem and anxiety? Relief can be had! I’ve spent the last fifteen years helping young people and mothers navigate through the ups and downs of life In addition to talk therapy, I am trained as an EMDR therapist.
EMDR is a powerful somatic technique that can heal long held traumas and dramatically improve generalized and social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, life stressors and more so you or your child can experience long lasting calm and peace.
Do you stay up at night worrying about your teen or college student? Do they constantly fight with you, struggle at school or have trouble with peers? Are they complaining of anxiety, fears, overwhelming sadness or stress? Are you are mother who is drowning in the pressures of managing parenting, marriage, family and work while fighting through your own trauma, depression, poor body image, chronic people pleasing, low self esteem and anxiety? Relief can be had! I’ve spent the last fifteen years helping young people and mothers navigate through the ups and downs of life In addition to talk therapy, I am trained as an EMDR therapist.
(201) 730-2603 View (201) 730-2603
Photo of Robert Galarowicz - Holistic Naturopathic Healing & Energy Psychology, PhD, ND
Holistic Naturopathic Healing & Energy Psychology
PhD, ND
Verified Verified
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
I've undergone rigorous training in therapies that work fast such as spirituality, hypnosis, emdr, eft, meditation, somatic therapies, traditional counseling and more blending them into a unique healing system to help you overcome your problems in a few short visits that anyone can afford.
Do You Want Improvement In Your Emotional/Mental Issues and Change Habits in 1 to 3 Sessions? .. Want To Move Forward From The Past Quickly and Easily? .. Find out how, in just 1 to 3 sessions, you could be much better, healhier, happier and accomplishing your goals, thanks to Dr. Robert's Energy Psychology & Mindy/Body Therapies. Dr. Robert has already helped hundreds of people accomplish what they desire and can help you in a short amount of time! .... It doesn't matter if you have trauma, PTSD, anxiety, want to lose weight, stop smoking, etc, I can Help You!
I've undergone rigorous training in therapies that work fast such as spirituality, hypnosis, emdr, eft, meditation, somatic therapies, traditional counseling and more blending them into a unique healing system to help you overcome your problems in a few short visits that anyone can afford.
Do You Want Improvement In Your Emotional/Mental Issues and Change Habits in 1 to 3 Sessions? .. Want To Move Forward From The Past Quickly and Easily? .. Find out how, in just 1 to 3 sessions, you could be much better, healhier, happier and accomplishing your goals, thanks to Dr. Robert's Energy Psychology & Mindy/Body Therapies. Dr. Robert has already helped hundreds of people accomplish what they desire and can help you in a short amount of time! .... It doesn't matter if you have trauma, PTSD, anxiety, want to lose weight, stop smoking, etc, I can Help You!
(201) 257-5689 View (201) 257-5689
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Julie Ann Doherty
Counselor, MA, LCPC, ACHt, Coach
Verified Verified
Denville, NJ 07834  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you have trouble staying focused, concentrating, functioning normally? Most people that seek out my expertise do because they're either in crisis or struggling, and within a few sessions, they are feeling more in control, more peaceful, and more aware of their capabilities to manage their lives and relationships better.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you have trouble staying focused, concentrating, functioning normally? Most people that seek out my expertise do because they're either in crisis or struggling, and within a few sessions, they are feeling more in control, more peaceful, and more aware of their capabilities to manage their lives and relationships better.
(623) 280-2192 View (623) 280-2192
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Denise M Michalowski And Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parsippany, NJ 07054
I believe in the power of courage and self-determination. Too often we get stuck in the "Problem". With support, information, exploration and encouragement each of us can begin to live in the Solution. My experience as a Social Worker has allowed me to see lives change. We all have dark days and, we can find a place of "reasonable contentedness" and peace.
I believe in the power of courage and self-determination. Too often we get stuck in the "Problem". With support, information, exploration and encouragement each of us can begin to live in the Solution. My experience as a Social Worker has allowed me to see lives change. We all have dark days and, we can find a place of "reasonable contentedness" and peace.
(973) 826-2482 View (973) 826-2482
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Joanne C Zullig
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-DTR, MA
Verified Verified
Parsippany, NJ 07054  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a highly skilled, compassionate and solutions oriented clinician dedicated to providing exceptional care for better mental health and wellness. Cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, creative arts therapies, parenting, stress and relaxation therapies, mindfulness are some of the tools I am adept in. I am a licensed professional counselor and board certified dance/movement psychotherapist (BC=DTR) since 1990. I have worked in many clinical settings, both inpatient and outpatient,children through adults serving a wide range of clinical issues.
I am a highly skilled, compassionate and solutions oriented clinician dedicated to providing exceptional care for better mental health and wellness. Cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, creative arts therapies, parenting, stress and relaxation therapies, mindfulness are some of the tools I am adept in. I am a licensed professional counselor and board certified dance/movement psychotherapist (BC=DTR) since 1990. I have worked in many clinical settings, both inpatient and outpatient,children through adults serving a wide range of clinical issues.
(973) 755-2391 View (973) 755-2391
Photo of Julie Roebuck, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Julie Roebuck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Parsippany, NJ 07054
At TCTCS, we are all about providing relief and recovery to our clients. Throughout our life spans, we will experience a variety of transitions and traumas. Everyone experiences these adjustments in different ways. Examples of our traumas include but are not limited to: post partum depression, divorce, bullying, cyber stalking, relationship adjustments and separations, loss, medical illnesses, mental health challenges, domestic and/or sexual violence, betrayals and surviving child abuse etc. We have a team of trauma informed therapists who presently have availability. We speak Hebrew and French and English.
At TCTCS, we are all about providing relief and recovery to our clients. Throughout our life spans, we will experience a variety of transitions and traumas. Everyone experiences these adjustments in different ways. Examples of our traumas include but are not limited to: post partum depression, divorce, bullying, cyber stalking, relationship adjustments and separations, loss, medical illnesses, mental health challenges, domestic and/or sexual violence, betrayals and surviving child abuse etc. We have a team of trauma informed therapists who presently have availability. We speak Hebrew and French and English.
(551) 465-7237 View (551) 465-7237
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Andrew Konnerth
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or the loss of a loved one with a sense of feeling lost, hopeless, and without purpose? Are you struggling with life transitions & open to delving deeper to explore those issues? I primarily work with men like this, who have arrived at this point in life feeling "stuck" or "at a dead end," struggling with relationship issues and feeling disconnected & frustrated. My job is to help you re-negotiate your relationship with your feelings, see you as okay, and understand the meaning of your upbringing or narratives you've learned on "how you ought to be."
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or the loss of a loved one with a sense of feeling lost, hopeless, and without purpose? Are you struggling with life transitions & open to delving deeper to explore those issues? I primarily work with men like this, who have arrived at this point in life feeling "stuck" or "at a dead end," struggling with relationship issues and feeling disconnected & frustrated. My job is to help you re-negotiate your relationship with your feelings, see you as okay, and understand the meaning of your upbringing or narratives you've learned on "how you ought to be."
(973) 313-5872 View (973) 313-5872
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Dr. Sal Benanti The Center For Optimum Living
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Dr. Benanti's background includes two Masters Degrees and a Doctorate from Columbia University where he taught in the graduate division. Our Master Level Life Coaches are all Nationally Certified and each received over 250 hours of advanced training directly from Dr. Benanti. We work with adults and couples who want to experience less everyday stress and far more of the personal fulfillment that is available in each of our own unique lives.
Dr. Benanti's background includes two Masters Degrees and a Doctorate from Columbia University where he taught in the graduate division. Our Master Level Life Coaches are all Nationally Certified and each received over 250 hours of advanced training directly from Dr. Benanti. We work with adults and couples who want to experience less everyday stress and far more of the personal fulfillment that is available in each of our own unique lives.
(973) 671-8158 View (973) 671-8158
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Diane Laks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montville, NJ 07045
Not accepting new clients
In my 30 years as a psychotherapist, my primary focus has always been on the therapeutic relationship. Our work together will help you to find inner strengths and resources. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, you will recognize new ways of thinking and being that will help you to achieve your life goals. There is a uniqueness to each individual's personality and life experiences that connects us to the unique sense of who we are and how we can learn to cope and grow during stressful times.
In my 30 years as a psychotherapist, my primary focus has always been on the therapeutic relationship. Our work together will help you to find inner strengths and resources. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, you will recognize new ways of thinking and being that will help you to achieve your life goals. There is a uniqueness to each individual's personality and life experiences that connects us to the unique sense of who we are and how we can learn to cope and grow during stressful times.
(973) 287-4728 View (973) 287-4728
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Elizabeth Conran
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACJ, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Parsippany, NJ 07054  (Online Only)
Being a therapist is more than just a job for me, it is my passion. Clients have provided positive feedback on my down-to-earth personality and ability to bring humor into sessions. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to regulate anxiety while removing barriers that keep us from feeling our emotions. I am here to help you unlock the core reasonings for issues that negatively impact relationships, performance, and self-esteem.
Being a therapist is more than just a job for me, it is my passion. Clients have provided positive feedback on my down-to-earth personality and ability to bring humor into sessions. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to regulate anxiety while removing barriers that keep us from feeling our emotions. I am here to help you unlock the core reasonings for issues that negatively impact relationships, performance, and self-esteem.
(973) 352-0453 View (973) 352-0453
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Helen M Castiglione
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wayne, NJ 07470
Helen Castiglione is a passionate and dedicated practitioner who understands the many and varied needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families in our modern and ever-changing daily lives. In our stress-filled, demanding and busy world with rapid digital change, Helen strives to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with a hopeful perspective. With issues and needs related to anxiety, attention and focus, executive functioning, social skills development, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges, Helen creates an emotionally safe space to allow children, adults, and families to grow and change.
Helen Castiglione is a passionate and dedicated practitioner who understands the many and varied needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families in our modern and ever-changing daily lives. In our stress-filled, demanding and busy world with rapid digital change, Helen strives to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with a hopeful perspective. With issues and needs related to anxiety, attention and focus, executive functioning, social skills development, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges, Helen creates an emotionally safe space to allow children, adults, and families to grow and change.
(862) 247-4499 View (862) 247-4499
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Bring Hope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
My natural focus is on individuals experiencing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I believe that making a strong connection right from the start is important and when an individual feels like he or she is understood, he or she is more willing to give the process of change a try. It also helps when those who experience ADHD or ASD are able to accept that what they are living with is not a disability but rather a strength and that it is okay to feel and be different. I say this from experience because I am childhood diagnosed.
My natural focus is on individuals experiencing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I believe that making a strong connection right from the start is important and when an individual feels like he or she is understood, he or she is more willing to give the process of change a try. It also helps when those who experience ADHD or ASD are able to accept that what they are living with is not a disability but rather a strength and that it is okay to feel and be different. I say this from experience because I am childhood diagnosed.
(973) 804-5083 View (973) 804-5083
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Christine Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wayne, NJ 07470
Life can present a wide array of challenges, from anxiety, to mood disorders, to trauma; all which require very specialized healing. Therapy is a personalized and integrative experience, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are seeking clarity on your past, support through a life transition, or coaching for a challenging family dynamic; I will work with you with compassion and guidance to meet your needs.
Life can present a wide array of challenges, from anxiety, to mood disorders, to trauma; all which require very specialized healing. Therapy is a personalized and integrative experience, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are seeking clarity on your past, support through a life transition, or coaching for a challenging family dynamic; I will work with you with compassion and guidance to meet your needs.
(862) 505-2946 View (862) 505-2946
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Leora Perlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Waitlist for new clients
My work is dedicated to helping you embrace who you are in order to live a fulfilling and balanced life. I focus on developing your ability to understand the powerful connection between your mind and body. This insight facilitates a path toward healing from current and past challenges. During the course of our work, I will help you develop your "Emotional Intelligence" (understanding of what motivates feelings and actions) and acquire the tools needed to overcome barriers blocking growth and change. Once you gain these coping skills, you will find yourself open to loving relationships, living in the present and creating a more fulfilling life.
My work is dedicated to helping you embrace who you are in order to live a fulfilling and balanced life. I focus on developing your ability to understand the powerful connection between your mind and body. This insight facilitates a path toward healing from current and past challenges. During the course of our work, I will help you develop your "Emotional Intelligence" (understanding of what motivates feelings and actions) and acquire the tools needed to overcome barriers blocking growth and change. Once you gain these coping skills, you will find yourself open to loving relationships, living in the present and creating a more fulfilling life.
(646) 679-5992 View (646) 679-5992

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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.