Somatic Therapists in Corona, NY

I want to help you feel more okay and be more equipped to navigate current challenges and stay in connection by tending to the source of your triggers, symptoms, and emotional pain that makes reality harder for you. Our subconscious inner world organizes itself around pain, and it will get creative to keep us away from overwhelming, scary, and alone experiences we have lived through. I’ll make invitations that could expand your capacity to be with hard things while feeling rooted in curiosity and compassion. When our wounds feel deeply understood by us, they transform into inner wisdom and we feel true belonging within ourselves.

In the heart of every problem lies its solution. Alex Boianghu, LPC, EMDR is a gifted therapist who works with individuals and couples. He has more than 25 years of experience of clinical work utilizing an integrative holistic approach with an emphasis healing trauma through integrative somatic therapy, EMDR, and nonduality therapy. He also uses EMDR, a technique that is effective in the treatment of PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, trauma, abuse & anxiety. Alex knows that healing happens when people integrate their past into the present.

Inclusive education has taught me the value of holistic well-being. I prioritize creating a sanctuary of trust where clients feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed, free from judgment. Therapy, to me, is not about changing oneself but about understanding and examining unique patterns and behaviors. Having immersed myself in diverse cultural communities during my international schooling, I understand the importance of embracing and empowering individuals from all social backgrounds. As a person of color, I recognize the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities in New York City and aim to provide a supportive space for all

As a therapist at Wellness Psychotherapy Services, I provide a nonjudgmental, affirming space for clients to deepen self-compassion and understanding. People seek out therapy for different reasons. No matter what brings you here, therapy can be a transformative process - helping you find where you may be stuck, allowing you greater self-awareness, and empowering you to build a life that is in alignment with who you truly are. My approach is rooted in empathy, support, and collaboration. I believe that every person has a wealth of internal resources and a deep capacity for growth.

Therapy is a desired journey for self-discovery at any point in our lives, and an opportunity to access our own inner resources for self-empowerment. In my practice, I integrate Western psychotherapy interventions with Eastern methods of healing. For 25 years, my cross-cultural work and clinical experience have fostered a global perspective on mental health with deep empathy and nonjudgement. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, EMDR therapy, integrative somatic therapy, Satvavajaya Chikitsa (Ayurvedic), & Hakomi. My focus is trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, & other crises. I also offer life coaching.

I am passionate about working with young people and members of the LGBTQ+ community. As a former educator, I have extensive experience working with youth, and specialize in issues related to adolescence, young adulthood, coming out, queer identities, perfectionism, self-image, and learning disabilities. I am well-versed in integrated therapeutic practices which involve connecting current challenges with personal history and combining cognitive therapy with meditation and mindfulness training. Also, the handsome fella in the pic is Hud, our rescue pup. He's generally happier than he looks in the picture, I promise.

If you struggle with inner conflict or feel disconnected, inadequate or lost, there may be deeper roots to address. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, feeling pressure to conform to outer expectations and neglect your own truth, all could stem from past trauma. Complex trauma, familial or systemic, can lead to internalized guilt, shame or self-abandonment. You may feel confused, resentful, tense, hopeless or shut down. Yet, you are not doomed to stay stuck in this difficult loop. Healing is possible and can illuminate a path to more self-acceptance, authenticity, and better relationships with others and especially yourself.

As a native New Yorker and a first-generation Latinx therapist, I am deeply committed to addressing the complex challenges that arise at the intersection of identities and empowering individuals to navigate/overcome obstacles. I utilize my bilingualism to establish effective communication and build connections with a wide range of diverse individuals. I am deeply dedicated to supporting my clients in breaking free from the grip of perfectionism, navigating through feelings of shame, and untangling from patterns of people-pleasing. I believe in uncovering the root causes of issues to create lasting and fulfilling change.

I am a professional consultant, healer and psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in holistic advisory, wellness consulting, and integrated practices. My approach to therapy is based on the latest research in neuroscience, somatization, psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and trauma recovery. A lifelong learner, I borrow from many theories and traditions, including Jungian analysis, psychodynamic therapy, somatic healing practices, internal family systems, and recently, EMDR. In the consulting room, I like to use a collaborative model to empower clients to develop their own sense new pathways and opportunities.

Welcome to view my profile. I believe that our moments of great struggle can also hold the most powerful potential for growth. The pain we face is an invitation for ourselves to deepen and expand. My lifelong curiosity with resilience and transformation has led me down a path where I support my clients in their journey. My consistent learning and self-reflection have allowed me to be clients' anchor and their holding environment. Together we work to bring changes and heal what has been getting in the way of the life you would like lead.

Life brings challenges that can feel overwhelming and stressful. Sometimes emotions become so intense they can create feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. These emotions can be hard to manage on your own. As a dedicated and open therapist, I would be honored to offer a safe space to heal the scars and burdens that you carry. I am a client centered therapist who will create your own individualized plan on how to cope with the challenges you are faced with. My practice utilizes a holistic yet evidenced based approach in order to ensure successful outcomes.

Imagine a space where you can be totally and completely yourself without fear of judgment. Healing is a creative and personal process which requires us to use many tools. Together, we can navigate the art studio to express conflicted emotions, practice mindfulness, reflect and create insight into your inner world. I provide an integrative approach to therapy that marries both art therapy and traditional psychotherapy. No experience using art materials is needed. Here we can traverse the challenges of daily life, promote positive change, increase self-esteem, destress and cultivate a creative outlet to process difficult experiences.

You've decided you're ready for therapy! I'm so glad you're here. I am a trauma-informed music psychotherapist looking to work with folks to provide body positive music psychotherapy from a Health at Every Size perspective. Wouldn't it be great if you felt less anxious, less depressed and maybe even - dare I say it - joyful sometimes? I believe therapy isn't only about eliminating the hard stuff, but also celebrating the good stuff.

With a trauma informed approach, I work to develop a therapeutic relationship built on mutual trust, respect, and understanding. You’ve been yourself your whole life and you probably know what works for you and what doesn’t. I want therapy to be something that works for you. I know that for some of you that will require an anti-oppression practice that is identity affirming and empowering for whoever you are and whoever you might become and I am committed to that practice.