Somatic Therapists in Middletown, RI
I utilize a variety of somatic modalities including mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Hakomi and EMDR to support the systems natural tendency towards healing.
When life becomes overwhelming its easy to withdraw inside or reach towards unhealthy habits. With the right support you can start to feel comfortable in your own skin. If you are curious about what has been holding you back, I provide a compassionate space to let go of what is standing in your way. I offer the tools to identify and work through barriers, as well as support to navigate challenging relationships and emotions.
I utilize a variety of somatic modalities including mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Hakomi and EMDR to support the systems natural tendency towards healing.
When life becomes overwhelming its easy to withdraw inside or reach towards unhealthy habits. With the right support you can start to feel comfortable in your own skin. If you are curious about what has been holding you back, I provide a compassionate space to let go of what is standing in your way. I offer the tools to identify and work through barriers, as well as support to navigate challenging relationships and emotions.
My clients are motivated for healing and are open to mindfulness techniques to create transformation and change. They want to explore their shadow side and integrate all parts of them into one whole healthy being. They are open to creative approaches to therapy. They understand the importance of bringing to awareness their core beliefs and posses a desire to cultivate a sense of integration and wholeness through body centered work. My clients understand that trauma is held in their bodies and they are committed to this self exploration to shifting patterns that no longer serve them.
My clients are motivated for healing and are open to mindfulness techniques to create transformation and change. They want to explore their shadow side and integrate all parts of them into one whole healthy being. They are open to creative approaches to therapy. They understand the importance of bringing to awareness their core beliefs and posses a desire to cultivate a sense of integration and wholeness through body centered work. My clients understand that trauma is held in their bodies and they are committed to this self exploration to shifting patterns that no longer serve them.
I currently have daytime openings (e.g. 9-3) for in person appointments. Are you curious about aspects of your life that have become difficult for you? I see psychotherapy as an educational process, and my role is to help you to get to know yourself in a different way. I take a stance that is non-pathologizing, and believe that everyone, no matter how many overwhelming experiences one has had, also has the capacity to heal. I am grounded in an approach based on Internal family systems (IFS), and incorporate elements of mindfulness, as well as sensorimotor psychotherapy, and attachment theories in my work.
I currently have daytime openings (e.g. 9-3) for in person appointments. Are you curious about aspects of your life that have become difficult for you? I see psychotherapy as an educational process, and my role is to help you to get to know yourself in a different way. I take a stance that is non-pathologizing, and believe that everyone, no matter how many overwhelming experiences one has had, also has the capacity to heal. I am grounded in an approach based on Internal family systems (IFS), and incorporate elements of mindfulness, as well as sensorimotor psychotherapy, and attachment theories in my work.
I offer psychotherapy in a safe and collaborative environment where you can explore the challenges of everyday living. Through a process of assisted self-discovery we create the conditions for healing to occur. My approach is holistic and experiential. I specializes in relationship struggles, mood difficulties and life transitions. My therapy is individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. In session with clients I create the opportunity for limiting habitual behavioral patterns and core beliefs to safely surface to conscious awareness so that they can be explored and where appropriate, transformed.
I offer psychotherapy in a safe and collaborative environment where you can explore the challenges of everyday living. Through a process of assisted self-discovery we create the conditions for healing to occur. My approach is holistic and experiential. I specializes in relationship struggles, mood difficulties and life transitions. My therapy is individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. In session with clients I create the opportunity for limiting habitual behavioral patterns and core beliefs to safely surface to conscious awareness so that they can be explored and where appropriate, transformed.
*Accepting new clients* Therapy can and should be an enriching place to safely begin the process of healing and growth. Therapy requires dedication and a willingness to touch both dark and light areas of your life, and it is my goal to help you move through both worlds safely and supportively. While we cannot predict our future, we can be present in the journey. My goal is to help clients feel empowered by their work in therapy, obtain personal growth, awareness, and fulfillment, and ultimately lead a more balanced, peaceful, and rewarding life however that may look to each person.
*Accepting new clients* Therapy can and should be an enriching place to safely begin the process of healing and growth. Therapy requires dedication and a willingness to touch both dark and light areas of your life, and it is my goal to help you move through both worlds safely and supportively. While we cannot predict our future, we can be present in the journey. My goal is to help clients feel empowered by their work in therapy, obtain personal growth, awareness, and fulfillment, and ultimately lead a more balanced, peaceful, and rewarding life however that may look to each person.
Tess White
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC-A, MEd, CAGS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, RI 02842
I provide compassionate support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, in need of career guidance, pregnancy and postpartum support, infertility, miscarriage, and ADHD. I support children, and young teens who are experiencing life stressors, people who are navigating life transitions, grieving the death of a loved one, new motherhood/parental challenges, as well as addressing attachment concerns within relationships.
I provide compassionate support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, in need of career guidance, pregnancy and postpartum support, infertility, miscarriage, and ADHD. I support children, and young teens who are experiencing life stressors, people who are navigating life transitions, grieving the death of a loved one, new motherhood/parental challenges, as well as addressing attachment concerns within relationships.
Book on Amazon, Releasing Toxic Anger for Women. Pre sales until 12/1/25. New seminar Transforming Anger to Love, to Launch mid January 2025. Practice Full/Wait List. Using video-therapy and tele-therapy Dr. Wilner will help you reduce stress, manage anger, experience pleasure, achieve success, quell anxiety, enhance love relationships, develop trust, and improve communications. Having 40 years experience working with clients, supervising therapists, and facilitating workshops, she will teach you techniques to bring balance and positivity into your life. , contact Karyne if you are ready to experience life change.
Book on Amazon, Releasing Toxic Anger for Women. Pre sales until 12/1/25. New seminar Transforming Anger to Love, to Launch mid January 2025. Practice Full/Wait List. Using video-therapy and tele-therapy Dr. Wilner will help you reduce stress, manage anger, experience pleasure, achieve success, quell anxiety, enhance love relationships, develop trust, and improve communications. Having 40 years experience working with clients, supervising therapists, and facilitating workshops, she will teach you techniques to bring balance and positivity into your life. , contact Karyne if you are ready to experience life change.
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I am is a board-certified sex therapist and draw from my experiences as a mindfulness-based mental health counselor, a licensed massage therapist, a registered yoga teacher, and a sexual wellness educator teaching a Human Sexuality course at URI for the last 13 years. Our sexuality and sexual experiences have the potential power to be part of some of the most blissful and beautiful experiences as well as potentially problematic, compulsive or traumatic experiences. I support people to connect with their inner guidance system to access their own wisdom for healing, creating balance, wellbeing, joy and pleasure.
I am is a board-certified sex therapist and draw from my experiences as a mindfulness-based mental health counselor, a licensed massage therapist, a registered yoga teacher, and a sexual wellness educator teaching a Human Sexuality course at URI for the last 13 years. Our sexuality and sexual experiences have the potential power to be part of some of the most blissful and beautiful experiences as well as potentially problematic, compulsive or traumatic experiences. I support people to connect with their inner guidance system to access their own wisdom for healing, creating balance, wellbeing, joy and pleasure.
Lead Therapist @ The Psyched Group
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newport, RI 02840
Kids, adolescents, adults, and families. With our Eclectic whole person approach we'll through your unique issues at this stage of your life. We believe in normalizing people's experiences listening to them pointing out themes or repetitive thoughts or behaviors that may be impacting the way we think and feel about ourselves or others. Our team of RI therapists pull from methods and theories such as CBT mindfulness, psychodynamic, family systems, linking past experiences to current functioning. We work with all ages and genders in overcoming any issues that may be in your way of achieving what you desire.
Kids, adolescents, adults, and families. With our Eclectic whole person approach we'll through your unique issues at this stage of your life. We believe in normalizing people's experiences listening to them pointing out themes or repetitive thoughts or behaviors that may be impacting the way we think and feel about ourselves or others. Our team of RI therapists pull from methods and theories such as CBT mindfulness, psychodynamic, family systems, linking past experiences to current functioning. We work with all ages and genders in overcoming any issues that may be in your way of achieving what you desire.
Chances are if you are reading this you are curious to make changes in your life. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed? Searching for meaning/purpose in your life? Struggling in your relationships? Maybe you are wanting to learn more about mindfulness practices or simply wanting a safe place to talk and be heard. Whatever it may be that brings you to therapy, I know it takes courage to reach out and I am grateful you are here reading this now.
Chances are if you are reading this you are curious to make changes in your life. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed? Searching for meaning/purpose in your life? Struggling in your relationships? Maybe you are wanting to learn more about mindfulness practices or simply wanting a safe place to talk and be heard. Whatever it may be that brings you to therapy, I know it takes courage to reach out and I am grateful you are here reading this now.
Rita Margaret Mahon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR, MSW
Verified Verified
Newport, RI 02840 (Online Only)
I work with individuals with varied behavioral health concerns and help them build resilience through skill building and developing a better understanding of their personal context and life narrative. I've trained extensively in the treatment of trauma. I am EMDR certified. I am always continuing my education and understanding of the best treatment modalities. I enjoy teaching Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill building and have seen some amazing life changes for individuals serious about using these skills to manage their behavioral health effectively.
I work with individuals with varied behavioral health concerns and help them build resilience through skill building and developing a better understanding of their personal context and life narrative. I've trained extensively in the treatment of trauma. I am EMDR certified. I am always continuing my education and understanding of the best treatment modalities. I enjoy teaching Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill building and have seen some amazing life changes for individuals serious about using these skills to manage their behavioral health effectively.
Now accepting NEW-CLIENTS: Therapy is a personal journey and experience. Therapy can be used to encourage, strengthen, and change aspects of our lives. I received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have experience with and currently provide therapy to children, adolescents, parents, adults, couples, and families. I will strive to cultivate a transparent relationship with you that will provide us with a positive foundation for the work you would like accomplish in therapy.
Now accepting NEW-CLIENTS: Therapy is a personal journey and experience. Therapy can be used to encourage, strengthen, and change aspects of our lives. I received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have experience with and currently provide therapy to children, adolescents, parents, adults, couples, and families. I will strive to cultivate a transparent relationship with you that will provide us with a positive foundation for the work you would like accomplish in therapy.
Being a psychotherapist for the past 20 years has and continues to be a journey with people that validates my belief healing and deep change is truly possible. The therapeutic relationship which is a special and sacred connection is by far the most essential ingredient to real shifts in our attachment systems and long held unconscious beliefs about ourselves and the world. My background is mainly centered in Body/Mind experiential psychotherapy. I help people to slow down and bring mindful awareness to their experience. This allows us to study together what’s happening in the here and now.
Being a psychotherapist for the past 20 years has and continues to be a journey with people that validates my belief healing and deep change is truly possible. The therapeutic relationship which is a special and sacred connection is by far the most essential ingredient to real shifts in our attachment systems and long held unconscious beliefs about ourselves and the world. My background is mainly centered in Body/Mind experiential psychotherapy. I help people to slow down and bring mindful awareness to their experience. This allows us to study together what’s happening in the here and now.
As a therapist in private practice, I specialize in helping both children and adults through a holistic, play-based approach combined with CBT, solution-focused, expressive arts, and strengths-based counseling. For children, I create a safe, engaging space to express themselves and develop coping skills through play therapy. For adults, I provide tailored CBT to manage thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused strategies to achieve their goals. Strengths-based counseling emphasizes clients' capabilities. Collaborating with families and individuals, I empower all my clients to navigate their worlds with confidence and hope.
As a therapist in private practice, I specialize in helping both children and adults through a holistic, play-based approach combined with CBT, solution-focused, expressive arts, and strengths-based counseling. For children, I create a safe, engaging space to express themselves and develop coping skills through play therapy. For adults, I provide tailored CBT to manage thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused strategies to achieve their goals. Strengths-based counseling emphasizes clients' capabilities. Collaborating with families and individuals, I empower all my clients to navigate their worlds with confidence and hope.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field. I have worked with children, adults, couples, and families. My gentle, warm, holistic approach will offer you the environment that is not only safe, but understanding and compassionate. I will support you through the experience of working with your body, mind, and spirit, and assist you with making improvements in your life. Treatment is individualized. I work from a strengths-based perspective. My practice is open to all people.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field. I have worked with children, adults, couples, and families. My gentle, warm, holistic approach will offer you the environment that is not only safe, but understanding and compassionate. I will support you through the experience of working with your body, mind, and spirit, and assist you with making improvements in your life. Treatment is individualized. I work from a strengths-based perspective. My practice is open to all people.
Beth McMurray
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport, RI 02840 (Online Only)
I'm a seasoned therapist with 22 years of experience, offering a safe, empathetic space, while encouraging you to share your truth without any judgement. My goal is to help you heal in your relationships and to create behavioral change. I will help you to form measurable goals for treatment and we will review progress regularly. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I work with individuals of any gender or orientation, ages 18 and up. I enjoy working with a team of medical professionals, including your PCP and/or psychiatrist.
I'm a seasoned therapist with 22 years of experience, offering a safe, empathetic space, while encouraging you to share your truth without any judgement. My goal is to help you heal in your relationships and to create behavioral change. I will help you to form measurable goals for treatment and we will review progress regularly. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I work with individuals of any gender or orientation, ages 18 and up. I enjoy working with a team of medical professionals, including your PCP and/or psychiatrist.
Like water under pressure, emotions always find a way out. They can manifest in a variety of life challenges and symptoms. I believe that everyone has the ability and power to heal themselves and I see myself like a flashlight you may sometimes need to pick up when you become overwhelmed by the darkness of your own struggles. I have a deep appreciation for and belief in the support and growth that comes from human connection. Counseling is a way to connect with someone to take a look at your struggles, values and goals and dive into them without judgement and with support.
Like water under pressure, emotions always find a way out. They can manifest in a variety of life challenges and symptoms. I believe that everyone has the ability and power to heal themselves and I see myself like a flashlight you may sometimes need to pick up when you become overwhelmed by the darkness of your own struggles. I have a deep appreciation for and belief in the support and growth that comes from human connection. Counseling is a way to connect with someone to take a look at your struggles, values and goals and dive into them without judgement and with support.
The process of selecting a therapist can add stress to the issue you are seeking help for. You want someone knowledgeable, someone you feel comfortable with, someone you can trust, and most of all, someone who will take the time to really listen to you and understand what you are experiencing. I've been a mental health professional for over 25 years working in settings including community mental health, private practice, and over half my career in military hospitals and clinics. I offer Telehealth to Hawaii. Florida, Virginia, & Rhode Island residents. Appointments outside of work hours for those on the East Coast available.
The process of selecting a therapist can add stress to the issue you are seeking help for. You want someone knowledgeable, someone you feel comfortable with, someone you can trust, and most of all, someone who will take the time to really listen to you and understand what you are experiencing. I've been a mental health professional for over 25 years working in settings including community mental health, private practice, and over half my career in military hospitals and clinics. I offer Telehealth to Hawaii. Florida, Virginia, & Rhode Island residents. Appointments outside of work hours for those on the East Coast available.
I work with clients ranging from adolescence through adulthood. Therapists typically describe themselves by listing the disorders they treat, such as depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Though I have significant experience with all of these issues, I view many symptoms as important expressions of an internal struggle that may have begun long before clients seek therapy. These symptoms often and understandably create misery, but I believe that approaching them with curiosity may ultimately provide a path to reducing or even eliminating them. Please note that I do not accept insurance as payment. See below.
I work with clients ranging from adolescence through adulthood. Therapists typically describe themselves by listing the disorders they treat, such as depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Though I have significant experience with all of these issues, I view many symptoms as important expressions of an internal struggle that may have begun long before clients seek therapy. These symptoms often and understandably create misery, but I believe that approaching them with curiosity may ultimately provide a path to reducing or even eliminating them. Please note that I do not accept insurance as payment. See below.
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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.