Somatic Therapists in Greenville, SC
Kateryna Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
I am skilled in utilizing a wide range of evidence-based interventions, which include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy ( Somatic), Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy/Theraplay, and Art Therapy.
In my tenure as a mental health professional I have served diverse populations in multiple settings to include: school-based, residential, community mental health and higher-education environments. Proficient in four languages (Ukrainian, Russian, French, and English), I provide culturally competent and trauma-informed clinical services to help people from all walks of life obtain access to mental health services. As a strong generalist, my therapeutic interests include a range of mental health issues and complications in individuals, couples, and families. As a trauma specialist, I hope to make the world as safer place for all.
I am skilled in utilizing a wide range of evidence-based interventions, which include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy ( Somatic), Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy/Theraplay, and Art Therapy.
In my tenure as a mental health professional I have served diverse populations in multiple settings to include: school-based, residential, community mental health and higher-education environments. Proficient in four languages (Ukrainian, Russian, French, and English), I provide culturally competent and trauma-informed clinical services to help people from all walks of life obtain access to mental health services. As a strong generalist, my therapeutic interests include a range of mental health issues and complications in individuals, couples, and families. As a trauma specialist, I hope to make the world as safer place for all.
When you are ready to explore the profound benefits of mindfulness and somatic practices, I invite you to take the first step towards a holistic path that leads to inner peace and a reconnection with your body.
Are you constantly caught in a cycle of overthinking and self-doubt after every interaction? Do you find yourself wishing to break free from unhelpful habits that hinder your emotional well-being? Whether it's anxiety, stress, or depression, I am here to help you navigate your emotions and cultivate healthier connections through mindfulness and somatic therapy techniques.
When you are ready to explore the profound benefits of mindfulness and somatic practices, I invite you to take the first step towards a holistic path that leads to inner peace and a reconnection with your body.
Are you constantly caught in a cycle of overthinking and self-doubt after every interaction? Do you find yourself wishing to break free from unhelpful habits that hinder your emotional well-being? Whether it's anxiety, stress, or depression, I am here to help you navigate your emotions and cultivate healthier connections through mindfulness and somatic therapy techniques.
Courtney Chandler
Art Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC, AADC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29609
I'm a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist with specialized training in somatic (body focused) healing practices to provide you with a unique and holistic approach to support your personal growth.
You've tried therapy before but it wasn't helpful; it was painful to stir up the past and difficult to put words to overwhelming emotions. You're ready to find freedom from unhealthy habits or relationships, but feel stuck. You're searching for something new, and are ready to put yourself first. Art therapy can support you differently, to help bring calmness and clarity to your thoughts and feelings. You’re tired of wearing a proverbial mask pretending everything is fine. You’re ready to get your life back in balance. It takes courage to ask for support, especially when you're used to handling everything on your own.
I'm a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist with specialized training in somatic (body focused) healing practices to provide you with a unique and holistic approach to support your personal growth.
You've tried therapy before but it wasn't helpful; it was painful to stir up the past and difficult to put words to overwhelming emotions. You're ready to find freedom from unhealthy habits or relationships, but feel stuck. You're searching for something new, and are ready to put yourself first. Art therapy can support you differently, to help bring calmness and clarity to your thoughts and feelings. You’re tired of wearing a proverbial mask pretending everything is fine. You’re ready to get your life back in balance. It takes courage to ask for support, especially when you're used to handling everything on your own.
Heather Ridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29609 (Online Only)
It is a privilege to be alongside you on your healing journey with experiential and somatic approaches.
You notice yourself trying to manage heightened anxiety or panic associated with uncertainty. Changes in your environment, social interactions, and other people’s moods feel overwhelming. You tune in quickly to other people's needs while navigating the experience of feeling sensitive, shy, or struggling with self-esteem. When too much is going on at once you recharge by withdrawing to a quiet place to have a sense of relief. You may identify as a highly creative and innovative person wondering, “How can I get above my self-doubt?”
It is a privilege to be alongside you on your healing journey with experiential and somatic approaches.
You notice yourself trying to manage heightened anxiety or panic associated with uncertainty. Changes in your environment, social interactions, and other people’s moods feel overwhelming. You tune in quickly to other people's needs while navigating the experience of feeling sensitive, shy, or struggling with self-esteem. When too much is going on at once you recharge by withdrawing to a quiet place to have a sense of relief. You may identify as a highly creative and innovative person wondering, “How can I get above my self-doubt?”
Mary Ashley Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29609
I approach therapy through the lenses of: spiritual integration, somatic integration, Subtle Yoga, mindfulness, cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment theories, depth, some principles of radically open DBT and traditional DBT, attachment theory, sexuality and sociocultural factors, biological/neurological factors, and more.
I guide clients towards deeper, longer lasting healing for the mind, body, and spirit. I work well with concerns like: anxiety, attention/focus, depression, digging deeper into self-awareness, grief/loss, trauma, guilt/shame, overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, spiritual/religious/existential concerns, getting stuck in fight/flight/freeze, troubled/conflict in relationships, and more. I work well with individuals, small groups, and couples.
I approach therapy through the lenses of: spiritual integration, somatic integration, Subtle Yoga, mindfulness, cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment theories, depth, some principles of radically open DBT and traditional DBT, attachment theory, sexuality and sociocultural factors, biological/neurological factors, and more.
I guide clients towards deeper, longer lasting healing for the mind, body, and spirit. I work well with concerns like: anxiety, attention/focus, depression, digging deeper into self-awareness, grief/loss, trauma, guilt/shame, overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, spiritual/religious/existential concerns, getting stuck in fight/flight/freeze, troubled/conflict in relationships, and more. I work well with individuals, small groups, and couples.
Corinne Blackmon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, LCMHCA, LPCA
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults with childhood trauma, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), disordered eating, and binge eating. I work from a parts work, somatic, and nervous system informed lens with my clients, and I also utilize intuitive eating and weight neutral approaches.
I specialize in working with adults with childhood trauma, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), disordered eating, and binge eating. I work from a parts work, somatic, and nervous system informed lens with my clients, and I also utilize intuitive eating and weight neutral approaches.
Jaclyn Lenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, LPCS
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29609
It is proven that through expressive art, creative writing, and somatic movement that insight, resiliency, and self esteem can be ignited.
Hello brave one. I look forward to being part of your growth and healing journey. I have a bit of a gypsy soul and have traveled to many parts of the world studying diverse cultures and healing modalities. As an art therapist and artist myself I have witnessed the creative process improve communication, emotional regulation and stress tolerance.
It is proven that through expressive art, creative writing, and somatic movement that insight, resiliency, and self esteem can be ignited.
Hello brave one. I look forward to being part of your growth and healing journey. I have a bit of a gypsy soul and have traveled to many parts of the world studying diverse cultures and healing modalities. As an art therapist and artist myself I have witnessed the creative process improve communication, emotional regulation and stress tolerance.
Allison Conroy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
Welcome! I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety and trauma recovery. With sincerity, humor, and warmth, I strive to create a trusting and nurturing environment where clients can build capacity for self-compassion and resilience. I draw on my trainings in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and EMDR. I am also informed by Social Justice, Mindfulness, Somatic, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) frameworks. I help individuals and couples to connect with their bodies and emotions, enhance self-awareness, and foster more authentic relationships with themselves and others.
Welcome! I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety and trauma recovery. With sincerity, humor, and warmth, I strive to create a trusting and nurturing environment where clients can build capacity for self-compassion and resilience. I draw on my trainings in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and EMDR. I am also informed by Social Justice, Mindfulness, Somatic, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) frameworks. I help individuals and couples to connect with their bodies and emotions, enhance self-awareness, and foster more authentic relationships with themselves and others.
Amie Gill
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29609
I strive to create a non-judgmental space for my clients and believe that your life is made of unique stories that you are the expert on. As a trauma-informed therapist, I utilize an integrative approach that draws from a variety of techniques and theories including attachment theory, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, and reality therapy. For those who have experienced trauma, it can be challenging to feel connected to yourself and those around you. In therapy we will work together to develop a plan specific to your needs, prioritizing building connection to your own emotions and body.
I strive to create a non-judgmental space for my clients and believe that your life is made of unique stories that you are the expert on. As a trauma-informed therapist, I utilize an integrative approach that draws from a variety of techniques and theories including attachment theory, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, and reality therapy. For those who have experienced trauma, it can be challenging to feel connected to yourself and those around you. In therapy we will work together to develop a plan specific to your needs, prioritizing building connection to your own emotions and body.
Nature's Way Home Counseling and Life Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29605
Are you looking for a holistic alternative to traditional counseling - one that goes beyond talk-therapy and helps you get to the root of the problem? Would you like to learn how to release stress, negative emotions and reactions, and the subconscious programs that are driving them, in a way that's easeful and practical? I specialize in a somatic (also called body-informed) approach to counseling and coaching.
Are you looking for a holistic alternative to traditional counseling - one that goes beyond talk-therapy and helps you get to the root of the problem? Would you like to learn how to release stress, negative emotions and reactions, and the subconscious programs that are driving them, in a way that's easeful and practical? I specialize in a somatic (also called body-informed) approach to counseling and coaching.
Shiri Kaczur, MA, LPC - Whole Body Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am professionally trained and experienced in a number of proven modalities which target this, including EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems.
I specialize in healing from deeply-rooted trauma and distressing life events. If you've been in therapy before and still struggle with problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors which interfere in day-to-day life, a more comprehensive approach may help. Research has shown that present day mental health challenges which originate from earlier life experiences often require intervention with the parts of our system which hold verbal and pre-verbal conditioning. Using both cognitive (brain-focused) AND somatic (body-focused) interventions ensures that all parts of our body are integrated into the healing process.
I am professionally trained and experienced in a number of proven modalities which target this, including EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems.
I specialize in healing from deeply-rooted trauma and distressing life events. If you've been in therapy before and still struggle with problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors which interfere in day-to-day life, a more comprehensive approach may help. Research has shown that present day mental health challenges which originate from earlier life experiences often require intervention with the parts of our system which hold verbal and pre-verbal conditioning. Using both cognitive (brain-focused) AND somatic (body-focused) interventions ensures that all parts of our body are integrated into the healing process.
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Some of these include somatic therapy, DBT, CBT, and expressive therapies.
There are many challenges or stages in life that can cause us to feel out of control and uncertain. Having a safe person to help us along the way can make all the difference. Sometimes we just need a safe person to understand our feelings and thoughts. Other times we may need guidance with finding the best tools that allow us to overcome a challenging time. I believe that therapy works best when it is a collaborative effort between therapist and client. My goal is to get to know you and help you find what works best for your life.
Some of these include somatic therapy, DBT, CBT, and expressive therapies.
There are many challenges or stages in life that can cause us to feel out of control and uncertain. Having a safe person to help us along the way can make all the difference. Sometimes we just need a safe person to understand our feelings and thoughts. Other times we may need guidance with finding the best tools that allow us to overcome a challenging time. I believe that therapy works best when it is a collaborative effort between therapist and client. My goal is to get to know you and help you find what works best for your life.
Hope Wood LMFT, Counseling & Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29614
Additional coursework: BS Nursing, Non-Religious Spiritual Direction, Religious Trauma trainings, Certified Grief Educator, Somatic/Polyvagal interventions, Creative Grief Coaching coursework, & Nervous System Regulation.
Are you dealing with spiritual abuse, religious trauma, clergy abuse, clergy sexual misconduct, existential angst, or questioning your faith? Are you living with grief, the death of a partner by suicide, or deep loss of any kind? Do you need support surrounding your or a loved one’s sexual or gender identity? I'd love to collaborate with you in your care, human to human. I believe you know yourself best. I can help you learn to use your own knowledge to create more space and openness for growth. Everyone deserves to feel fully accepted & valued. I will see you, hear you, and believe you.
Additional coursework: BS Nursing, Non-Religious Spiritual Direction, Religious Trauma trainings, Certified Grief Educator, Somatic/Polyvagal interventions, Creative Grief Coaching coursework, & Nervous System Regulation.
Are you dealing with spiritual abuse, religious trauma, clergy abuse, clergy sexual misconduct, existential angst, or questioning your faith? Are you living with grief, the death of a partner by suicide, or deep loss of any kind? Do you need support surrounding your or a loved one’s sexual or gender identity? I'd love to collaborate with you in your care, human to human. I believe you know yourself best. I can help you learn to use your own knowledge to create more space and openness for growth. Everyone deserves to feel fully accepted & valued. I will see you, hear you, and believe you.
I use a combination of somatic approaches, with art therapy and talk therapy from a person-centered theoretical orientation.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you working on your gender, personal or professional identity? Are you looking for support and direction to manage your life. Do you have a history or trauma that is contributing to your emotional turmoil.
I use a combination of somatic approaches, with art therapy and talk therapy from a person-centered theoretical orientation.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you working on your gender, personal or professional identity? Are you looking for support and direction to manage your life. Do you have a history or trauma that is contributing to your emotional turmoil.
Dawn Salveson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
I use a mix of therapeutic modalities, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral, Person-centered, Trust Based Relational Intervention, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Therapy.
Are you or your loved one (child or aging parent) in a difficult season of life? My passion is working with individuals, in life transitions, doing hard things, experiencing hard places. Let me sit with you, hold space for you. I will provide gentle, compassionate guidance; empowering & honoring your vulnerability, strengths, and values. In order to heal, sometimes we have to sit in the uncomfortable, for a season. At Seasons Child & Family Wellness, I provide a nurturing and accepting environment for you to be seen, feel safe; leading you to balance, joy, and a sense of peace.
I use a mix of therapeutic modalities, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral, Person-centered, Trust Based Relational Intervention, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Therapy.
Are you or your loved one (child or aging parent) in a difficult season of life? My passion is working with individuals, in life transitions, doing hard things, experiencing hard places. Let me sit with you, hold space for you. I will provide gentle, compassionate guidance; empowering & honoring your vulnerability, strengths, and values. In order to heal, sometimes we have to sit in the uncomfortable, for a season. At Seasons Child & Family Wellness, I provide a nurturing and accepting environment for you to be seen, feel safe; leading you to balance, joy, and a sense of peace.
Margaret Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
Trauma leaves us feeling broken, in pain and disconnected from our true selves. You may be exhausted by feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from friends and family who can’t understand, or struggling to make sense of what happened to you. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. I love that you’re here now because you’ve decided you deserve more and are ready to feel different! Most of all you’re ready to leave the past in the past, change old patterns that no longer serve you and step into a hopeful future on your own terms.
Trauma leaves us feeling broken, in pain and disconnected from our true selves. You may be exhausted by feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from friends and family who can’t understand, or struggling to make sense of what happened to you. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. I love that you’re here now because you’ve decided you deserve more and are ready to feel different! Most of all you’re ready to leave the past in the past, change old patterns that no longer serve you and step into a hopeful future on your own terms.
Kim Peake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29605 (Online Only)
Hi there! In the midst of life's demands, it's easy to feel emotionally and mentally drained. Balancing roles as parents, partners, colleagues, and caretakers often leads us to overlook our own well-being. It can feel like an endless cycle of battling anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, leaving us feeling stuck in a hamster wheel of stress. While we prioritize relationships with others, it's equally crucial to nurture our relationship with ourselves. If you're grappling with self-criticism or navigating life's transitions while seeking identity, remember: self-care isn't a luxury; it's vital for our well-being.
Hi there! In the midst of life's demands, it's easy to feel emotionally and mentally drained. Balancing roles as parents, partners, colleagues, and caretakers often leads us to overlook our own well-being. It can feel like an endless cycle of battling anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, leaving us feeling stuck in a hamster wheel of stress. While we prioritize relationships with others, it's equally crucial to nurture our relationship with ourselves. If you're grappling with self-criticism or navigating life's transitions while seeking identity, remember: self-care isn't a luxury; it's vital for our well-being.
Carly Guari
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29609
Yes, you can cuss here. I thought I'd get that out of the way so you know you can be yourself with me. You’ve likely been to therapy before but it didn’t seem to get to the root of the problem. You know deep down there’s more to your healing than merely changing your thoughts. You have a voice inside telling you things like, “I’m not good enough, I have to be perfect, I’m an imposter, I’m unlovable.” You’re tired of believing these messages and fighting them off by yourself. You’ve tried many things to feel better. You've read books, done therapy, saved all the Instagram and/or tik-tok posts about self-care, started a yoga practice…
Yes, you can cuss here. I thought I'd get that out of the way so you know you can be yourself with me. You’ve likely been to therapy before but it didn’t seem to get to the root of the problem. You know deep down there’s more to your healing than merely changing your thoughts. You have a voice inside telling you things like, “I’m not good enough, I have to be perfect, I’m an imposter, I’m unlovable.” You’re tired of believing these messages and fighting them off by yourself. You’ve tried many things to feel better. You've read books, done therapy, saved all the Instagram and/or tik-tok posts about self-care, started a yoga practice…
Spencer Edward Beeson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, AADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
Waitlist for new clients
Spencer embodies a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to therapy as the necessary foundation for developing therapeutic rapport and an environment that fosters our inherent ability for healing. He believes in meeting and accepting each client where they are and the importance of taking a strength-based perspective. Spencer has been trained in EMDR and utilizes this approach to work effectively with all forms of client trauma/presenting issues. He works to engage the client in setting obtainable goals, developing positive resources and support, and empowering individuals to take responsibility for their own personal growth.
Spencer embodies a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to therapy as the necessary foundation for developing therapeutic rapport and an environment that fosters our inherent ability for healing. He believes in meeting and accepting each client where they are and the importance of taking a strength-based perspective. Spencer has been trained in EMDR and utilizes this approach to work effectively with all forms of client trauma/presenting issues. He works to engage the client in setting obtainable goals, developing positive resources and support, and empowering individuals to take responsibility for their own personal growth.
You have an unmet need to feel heard in the midst of the noise, distractions, loss, never ending pressure, and stress that surrounds you. You want to break free so that you can enjoy a focused, balanced, and functional life, but don't know how. The anxiety, grief, depression, worry, insomnia, trauma, and chaos associated with coping and fitting in can be so overwhelming that you need some hope, directions, and solutions. Simply put, you need a blueprint for your own revolution so that you can continue moving forward, instead of running around in circles.
You have an unmet need to feel heard in the midst of the noise, distractions, loss, never ending pressure, and stress that surrounds you. You want to break free so that you can enjoy a focused, balanced, and functional life, but don't know how. The anxiety, grief, depression, worry, insomnia, trauma, and chaos associated with coping and fitting in can be so overwhelming that you need some hope, directions, and solutions. Simply put, you need a blueprint for your own revolution so that you can continue moving forward, instead of running around in circles.
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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.