Somatic Therapists in Flourtown, PA
During a Somatic Therapy session gentle touch and talk together are used together to help you listen to your body and interpret the messages that you receive.
Your brain knows your story. Your body knows how you have been impacted by life. Transformative Touch is the healing balm for those places in you that have been bruised, scratched, or worn down. If your feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted by life, I can help. Come on in and find REST for your mind, RESTORE movement to your body, and RE-PAIR old belief patterns that no longer serve you.
During a Somatic Therapy session gentle touch and talk together are used together to help you listen to your body and interpret the messages that you receive.
Your brain knows your story. Your body knows how you have been impacted by life. Transformative Touch is the healing balm for those places in you that have been bruised, scratched, or worn down. If your feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted by life, I can help. Come on in and find REST for your mind, RESTORE movement to your body, and RE-PAIR old belief patterns that no longer serve you.
Carly McDade
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Flourtown, PA 19031
I have certifications in Perinatal Mental Health & Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, and I offer Brainspotting & Reiki to complement talk therapy with somatic and energy-based practices.
Is it difficult to feel present or manage your stress? Do you wish for greater balance in your life? I serve adults & couples who struggle with anxiety, caretaking, grief/loss, and complex trauma. Whatever challenges impact you, I hope together we can explore healthier ways of regulating during emotional uncertainty, as well as empower your voice in the processes of healing.
I have certifications in Perinatal Mental Health & Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, and I offer Brainspotting & Reiki to complement talk therapy with somatic and energy-based practices.
Is it difficult to feel present or manage your stress? Do you wish for greater balance in your life? I serve adults & couples who struggle with anxiety, caretaking, grief/loss, and complex trauma. Whatever challenges impact you, I hope together we can explore healthier ways of regulating during emotional uncertainty, as well as empower your voice in the processes of healing.
Daniella E Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, R-DMT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flourtown, PA 19031
My person-centered, somatic and humanistic approach to movement therapy encourages you to tap into your sensations, feelings, intuition and interpretation.
My focus of interest is to become a therapeutic container to support the exploration of the mind-body connection within children and teens. I believe that the body carries valuable information about ourselves and our minds are actively trying to interpret it. I specialize in children who seek to improve their body awareness which provides coping skills for self-regulation, positive self-talk and overall physical/mental wellness. I have experience working with children with autism, adopted families, neurodivergent movers and people simply want a better connection with their bodies
My person-centered, somatic and humanistic approach to movement therapy encourages you to tap into your sensations, feelings, intuition and interpretation.
My focus of interest is to become a therapeutic container to support the exploration of the mind-body connection within children and teens. I believe that the body carries valuable information about ourselves and our minds are actively trying to interpret it. I specialize in children who seek to improve their body awareness which provides coping skills for self-regulation, positive self-talk and overall physical/mental wellness. I have experience working with children with autism, adopted families, neurodivergent movers and people simply want a better connection with their bodies
Tracy DiFonzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flourtown, PA 19031 (Online Only)
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, all are trauma informed including EMDR , Somatic therapy, and Self-compassion practices.
My clients describe my style as warm and supportive. I am able to connect quickly with clients, helping people move forward to their desired path. Therapy is a partnership built on trust and safety to explore various aspects of life such as acute and complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions and relationships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania practicing in the field for over fifteen years. I provide services to individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, panic, relationship/peer issues, self-esteem/self-confidence, life transitions, and everyday issues that arise as part of life.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, all are trauma informed including EMDR , Somatic therapy, and Self-compassion practices.
My clients describe my style as warm and supportive. I am able to connect quickly with clients, helping people move forward to their desired path. Therapy is a partnership built on trust and safety to explore various aspects of life such as acute and complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions and relationships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania practicing in the field for over fifteen years. I provide services to individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, panic, relationship/peer issues, self-esteem/self-confidence, life transitions, and everyday issues that arise as part of life.
Michael R. Bridges
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Flourtown, PA 19031
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Michael R. Bridges is a licensed psychologist and former associate professor & director of psychological services at Temple University. He was also an assistant professor & director of an inpatient Dialectical Behavior Unit at UNC-Chapel Hill & an adjunct professor in Family & Couples Therapy at Jefferson University. He has done research & published in professional journals on how people resolve painful issues in therapy related to attachment injuries in their past such as betrayals in relationships and childhood trauma. He is sought out by other psychotherapists for supervision and consultation. He is also the therapist that other therapists turn to for therapy.
Dr. Michael R. Bridges is a licensed psychologist and former associate professor & director of psychological services at Temple University. He was also an assistant professor & director of an inpatient Dialectical Behavior Unit at UNC-Chapel Hill & an adjunct professor in Family & Couples Therapy at Jefferson University. He has done research & published in professional journals on how people resolve painful issues in therapy related to attachment injuries in their past such as betrayals in relationships and childhood trauma. He is sought out by other psychotherapists for supervision and consultation. He is also the therapist that other therapists turn to for therapy.
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Chandra Campana
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, IBCLC
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Chandra Campana, LPC has over 20 years of experience treating various populations. Chandra began her practice working with children, adults and families in hospitals, schools and outpatient settings. Chandra’s focus, in recent years, became more specialized towards working with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, and perinatal mood disorders. Chandra’s therapeutic approach combines CBT, psychotherapy, family systems and somatic experiencing techniques in collaboration with a client's needs, lending to an integrative approach.
Chandra Campana, LPC has over 20 years of experience treating various populations. Chandra began her practice working with children, adults and families in hospitals, schools and outpatient settings. Chandra’s focus, in recent years, became more specialized towards working with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, and perinatal mood disorders. Chandra’s therapeutic approach combines CBT, psychotherapy, family systems and somatic experiencing techniques in collaboration with a client's needs, lending to an integrative approach.
Council for Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CST, AAMFT-A, Supervi
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
I also have specialized training in the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and with Somatic Experience (SE) mind-body focused approaches to healing trauma in a collaborative process that helps individuals recover from emotional injuries as a result of traumatic experiences.
Lucy S. Raizman, MSW, LCSW. LMFT, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT-certified Sex Therapist for the Council for Relationships, a well-respected not-for-profit counseling organization that offers expertise in individual and couple relationship and intimacy issues and offers a sliding fee scale. I am a therapist with more than 20+ years of experience working with individuals and couples in the suburban offices of Blue Bell, Pa. Montgomery County outside Philadelphia, Pa.
I also have specialized training in the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and with Somatic Experience (SE) mind-body focused approaches to healing trauma in a collaborative process that helps individuals recover from emotional injuries as a result of traumatic experiences.
Lucy S. Raizman, MSW, LCSW. LMFT, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT-certified Sex Therapist for the Council for Relationships, a well-respected not-for-profit counseling organization that offers expertise in individual and couple relationship and intimacy issues and offers a sliding fee scale. I am a therapist with more than 20+ years of experience working with individuals and couples in the suburban offices of Blue Bell, Pa. Montgomery County outside Philadelphia, Pa.
Jodi Schwartz-Levy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Now offering virtual and in person therapy. As one of a handful of psychologists worldwide with a doctorate in Somatic (body-oriented) Psychology, I am able to work with the cognitive, emotional, somatic, spiritual, and energetic aspects of a person. I am an ideal therapist for people that have tried traditional therapy and feel that "something was missing".
Now offering virtual and in person therapy. As one of a handful of psychologists worldwide with a doctorate in Somatic (body-oriented) Psychology, I am able to work with the cognitive, emotional, somatic, spiritual, and energetic aspects of a person. I am an ideal therapist for people that have tried traditional therapy and feel that "something was missing".
Sarah Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118 (Online Only)
I specialize in Somatic Psychotherapy and view the body as integral to the healing process, emphasizing nervous system regulation as a requisite for meaningful change.
At various points in life, we all encounter moments of feeling stuck or struggling. I firmly believe that every individual possesses an inner wisdom capable of navigating life’s greatest challenges. However, undue stress and prolonged overwhelm can sometimes hinder our ability to access this inner resource on our own. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I recognize that meaningful progress requires safety and grounding. I will guide you in sharing and exploring at a pace that feels secure for you and your nervous system within a compassionate, judgment-free space.
I specialize in Somatic Psychotherapy and view the body as integral to the healing process, emphasizing nervous system regulation as a requisite for meaningful change.
At various points in life, we all encounter moments of feeling stuck or struggling. I firmly believe that every individual possesses an inner wisdom capable of navigating life’s greatest challenges. However, undue stress and prolonged overwhelm can sometimes hinder our ability to access this inner resource on our own. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I recognize that meaningful progress requires safety and grounding. I will guide you in sharing and exploring at a pace that feels secure for you and your nervous system within a compassionate, judgment-free space.
Nourish Center for Therapy & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Are you in need of change and encouragement? A supportive, accepting and accountable relationship with your therapist is key to see positive change. It is time for you to be free of what has kept you stuck and hurting. Our team are down to earth, relatable therapists ready to help you heal. Our practice offers a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults such as traditional talk therapy, EMDR, somatic body work & dance movement therapy. Nourish also offers EMDR intensives. Reach out today to connect!
Are you in need of change and encouragement? A supportive, accepting and accountable relationship with your therapist is key to see positive change. It is time for you to be free of what has kept you stuck and hurting. Our team are down to earth, relatable therapists ready to help you heal. Our practice offers a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults such as traditional talk therapy, EMDR, somatic body work & dance movement therapy. Nourish also offers EMDR intensives. Reach out today to connect!
I draw primarily upon Relational, Emotion-Focused, Family Systems, Somatic and Mindfulness-and-Compassion-Based approaches.
I believe that every individual has the wisdom to know how to heal themselves and the courage to face life's challenges and grow from them. It is my job, as a therapist, to help you connect with this innate wisdom and courage. In therapy, I work to create a space where you can feel safe, understood, and cared for. Within this space, we will explore your current difficulties and challenges. We will address these challenges in ways that fit you and that build upon your unique strengths and personality.
I draw primarily upon Relational, Emotion-Focused, Family Systems, Somatic and Mindfulness-and-Compassion-Based approaches.
I believe that every individual has the wisdom to know how to heal themselves and the courage to face life's challenges and grow from them. It is my job, as a therapist, to help you connect with this innate wisdom and courage. In therapy, I work to create a space where you can feel safe, understood, and cared for. Within this space, we will explore your current difficulties and challenges. We will address these challenges in ways that fit you and that build upon your unique strengths and personality.
Jordyn Occhipinti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize EMDR, Somatic Resourcing, and IFS-informed Parts Work from an anti-oppressive, intersectional, and systemic lens.
After trauma, we reach for whatever coping skill is closest in order to survive. We may turn to substances, self-harm, intellectualizing, perfectionism, etc. This helps us soothe, distract, and numb from feelings of shame, guilt, anger and fear. Still, our unprocessed emotions can overwhelm–morphing into anxiety, depression, rage, dissociation, or hyper-vigilance. However, this only represents a part of us and our experiences. We contain creativity, empathy, resilience, & intuition. Through our strengths, we increase our tolerance, release survival skills that no longer serve us, and return to our most liberated and aligned self.
I utilize EMDR, Somatic Resourcing, and IFS-informed Parts Work from an anti-oppressive, intersectional, and systemic lens.
After trauma, we reach for whatever coping skill is closest in order to survive. We may turn to substances, self-harm, intellectualizing, perfectionism, etc. This helps us soothe, distract, and numb from feelings of shame, guilt, anger and fear. Still, our unprocessed emotions can overwhelm–morphing into anxiety, depression, rage, dissociation, or hyper-vigilance. However, this only represents a part of us and our experiences. We contain creativity, empathy, resilience, & intuition. Through our strengths, we increase our tolerance, release survival skills that no longer serve us, and return to our most liberated and aligned self.
Certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a somatic talk therapy, and mentored by Dr.
Maren is a mother, intuitive guide, connector, and trauma specialist. Maren embraces the dynamic nature of healing, acknowledging its capacity to encompass moments of joy, adversity, and profound struggle. She champions the transformative power of love as the ultimate healing force. Alongside coaching clients and leading therapeutic intensives, Maren is deeply committed to mentoring and guiding fellow practitioners, as well as fostering authentic collective events and spaces that deepen our connection to ourselves, each other, and the divine in everything.
Certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a somatic talk therapy, and mentored by Dr.
Maren is a mother, intuitive guide, connector, and trauma specialist. Maren embraces the dynamic nature of healing, acknowledging its capacity to encompass moments of joy, adversity, and profound struggle. She champions the transformative power of love as the ultimate healing force. Alongside coaching clients and leading therapeutic intensives, Maren is deeply committed to mentoring and guiding fellow practitioners, as well as fostering authentic collective events and spaces that deepen our connection to ourselves, each other, and the divine in everything.
Riverbend Psychedelic Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, CHT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Ketamine-assisted therapy at Riverbend integrates the transformational power of psychedelic medicine with the personal relationship and scientific grounding of somatic psychotherapy.
Tired of repeating old, unsatisfying patterns in relationship? Ready to break free from constricting insecurities and inhibitions? Need help being kinder and more accepting toward yourself? Want to live less in your thoughts and more in your body? Working therapeutically with expanded states of consciousness allows us to reach to the very sources of psychological suffering - offering release from our deepest and oldest traumas, and restoring a sense of meaning and belonging that modern life has made hard to find.
Ketamine-assisted therapy at Riverbend integrates the transformational power of psychedelic medicine with the personal relationship and scientific grounding of somatic psychotherapy.
Tired of repeating old, unsatisfying patterns in relationship? Ready to break free from constricting insecurities and inhibitions? Need help being kinder and more accepting toward yourself? Want to live less in your thoughts and more in your body? Working therapeutically with expanded states of consciousness allows us to reach to the very sources of psychological suffering - offering release from our deepest and oldest traumas, and restoring a sense of meaning and belonging that modern life has made hard to find.
Isabelle Barker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Over the course of life, we accumulate hurts and wounds that impact how we function in our day to day lives. We can feel flooded by a range of difficult, often overpowering thoughts & emotions. We also can experience challenges in our relationships as well as in our efforts to process and respond to overwhelming life events. Integrating experiential aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and somatic therapies along with relational/attachment-based therapy, I will partner with you to help you locate and strengthen your inner resources of healing and resilience.
Over the course of life, we accumulate hurts and wounds that impact how we function in our day to day lives. We can feel flooded by a range of difficult, often overpowering thoughts & emotions. We also can experience challenges in our relationships as well as in our efforts to process and respond to overwhelming life events. Integrating experiential aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and somatic therapies along with relational/attachment-based therapy, I will partner with you to help you locate and strengthen your inner resources of healing and resilience.
Amanda Colón
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118 (Online Only)
I work through a somatic lens that is focused on bringing people into their bodies.
I work from the understanding there is a part of us that is already whole and healed. Trauma can skew how we perceive ourselves and the world. Through therapy, we both tend to the hurt parts of ourselves and also cultivate an access point to the whole, healed self. We practice ushering our habitual emotional and mental patterns into our awareness in order to remove blockages to allow us to be the person we’d love to be and to live the life we’d love to live.
I work through a somatic lens that is focused on bringing people into their bodies.
I work from the understanding there is a part of us that is already whole and healed. Trauma can skew how we perceive ourselves and the world. Through therapy, we both tend to the hurt parts of ourselves and also cultivate an access point to the whole, healed self. We practice ushering our habitual emotional and mental patterns into our awareness in order to remove blockages to allow us to be the person we’d love to be and to live the life we’d love to live.
Hannah Schoenman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
I enjoy working with young adults and those facing challenging life transitions, depression, anxiety, or recovering from trauma, or maladaptive coping. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their feelings and experiences. I provide compassionate understanding and effective strategies to help my clients heal and grow. My goal is to help you reclaim your life, achieve inner peace, and build resilience. While working with me, my hope is that you can reconnect with your true nature, find balance, and transform your struggles into strengths.
I enjoy working with young adults and those facing challenging life transitions, depression, anxiety, or recovering from trauma, or maladaptive coping. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their feelings and experiences. I provide compassionate understanding and effective strategies to help my clients heal and grow. My goal is to help you reclaim your life, achieve inner peace, and build resilience. While working with me, my hope is that you can reconnect with your true nature, find balance, and transform your struggles into strengths.
Allison Middleton
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Texting available at 215-436-8115. You deserve the best version of you! There is hope. Are you looking for a safe space to explore yourself? Do you wish to learn how to affirm, support, and love yourself for being you? I can help you discover the self-care that is best for you and how to be the best in your relationships, using tools like the Enneagram. I am trauma informed and am happy to help change what is negatively impacting you in your life. I am also passionate about seeing couples and helping relationships develop true intimacy and healthy communication skills. This therapeutic relationship can change your life.
Texting available at 215-436-8115. You deserve the best version of you! There is hope. Are you looking for a safe space to explore yourself? Do you wish to learn how to affirm, support, and love yourself for being you? I can help you discover the self-care that is best for you and how to be the best in your relationships, using tools like the Enneagram. I am trauma informed and am happy to help change what is negatively impacting you in your life. I am also passionate about seeing couples and helping relationships develop true intimacy and healthy communication skills. This therapeutic relationship can change your life.
Demeko Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MMT, LPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Take a moment and visualize your life as a garden, influenced by various individuals and experiences that have shaped its landscape. You may notice aspects of your garden that no longer align with your desires—a tangle of vines choking your flowers or plants that no longer serve you. Maybe you have yearning to create a garden that truly reflects who you are and are unsure of what you want to grow. Some sections of your garden are thriving and others aren't. Whether there is that type of knowing or its processing an adverse event(s), you have an awareness that your "garden" isn't as full as you want it to be.
Take a moment and visualize your life as a garden, influenced by various individuals and experiences that have shaped its landscape. You may notice aspects of your garden that no longer align with your desires—a tangle of vines choking your flowers or plants that no longer serve you. Maybe you have yearning to create a garden that truly reflects who you are and are unsure of what you want to grow. Some sections of your garden are thriving and others aren't. Whether there is that type of knowing or its processing an adverse event(s), you have an awareness that your "garden" isn't as full as you want it to be.
Sonya Budnovitch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Ambler, PA 19002
I present with an open, light-hearted personality to support the establishment of trust and to build, engage, and grow with patients. My theoretical framework values the following core principles: communication, specifically through movement expression; supporting tension release and vitality; the role of imagery, fantasy, symbolism, and play in the therapeutic process, and the importance of meeting clients where they are physically, emotionally, and developmentally within a trusting environment.
I present with an open, light-hearted personality to support the establishment of trust and to build, engage, and grow with patients. My theoretical framework values the following core principles: communication, specifically through movement expression; supporting tension release and vitality; the role of imagery, fantasy, symbolism, and play in the therapeutic process, and the importance of meeting clients where they are physically, emotionally, and developmentally within a trusting environment.
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- Lafayette Hill
- Plymouth Meeting
- Willow Grove
- Wyndmoor
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.