Somatic Therapists in Grass Valley, CA
My work draws from various modalities including somatic, narrative, expressive arts and mindfulness practices, I look forward to building a partnership with you, listening to you, and offering myself as a kind and objective facilitator.
I’m Shari and I’m here to guide you on a journey of healing that recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. I offer holistic, heart centered therapy from a place of warmth, attunement, and curiosity. I am passionate about meeting people where they are and supporting their unique path of self-discovery, growth and healing. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore all aspects of yourself and your life. Together, we will work to gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and motivations, uncover limiting beliefs and coping mechanisms that may be obstructing your experience of joy.
My work draws from various modalities including somatic, narrative, expressive arts and mindfulness practices, I look forward to building a partnership with you, listening to you, and offering myself as a kind and objective facilitator.
I’m Shari and I’m here to guide you on a journey of healing that recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. I offer holistic, heart centered therapy from a place of warmth, attunement, and curiosity. I am passionate about meeting people where they are and supporting their unique path of self-discovery, growth and healing. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore all aspects of yourself and your life. Together, we will work to gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and motivations, uncover limiting beliefs and coping mechanisms that may be obstructing your experience of joy.
Amata Albero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Waitlist for new clients
Drawing from transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, earth-based spirituality, and mindfulness, I help you reconnect to your inner wisdom and resilience, allowing you to transform crisis into an opportunity for growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and burned out by the relentless challenges facing our world today? Perhaps you find yourself wondering, “What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I keep up?” You may have internalized feelings of powerlessness, failure, or shame—feeling stuck in a cycle that seems impossible to break. But what if these feelings are not signs of personal failing, but reflections of a deeper awareness? In my trauma-informed practice, I provide an integrative approach that bridges mind, body, and spirit, tailored to your unique needs and experience.
Drawing from transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, earth-based spirituality, and mindfulness, I help you reconnect to your inner wisdom and resilience, allowing you to transform crisis into an opportunity for growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and burned out by the relentless challenges facing our world today? Perhaps you find yourself wondering, “What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I keep up?” You may have internalized feelings of powerlessness, failure, or shame—feeling stuck in a cycle that seems impossible to break. But what if these feelings are not signs of personal failing, but reflections of a deeper awareness? In my trauma-informed practice, I provide an integrative approach that bridges mind, body, and spirit, tailored to your unique needs and experience.
Bonnie Lee Eskie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, CMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945
I utilize tools such as Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, EMDR, EFT, IFS, and Brainspotting, as a means to cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Life can be challenging. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck? Would you like life to be more fulfilling, and feel happy, empowered, and satisfied in your close relationships? Would you like to learn communication techniques and stress management skills that really work? Are you interested in transformation. If so I can help. My aim is to help you get quick relief in your life now, and empower you with skills, and tools to discover your innate wisdom, in the face of life challenges. I will help you create the life you want and love the life you live.
I utilize tools such as Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, EMDR, EFT, IFS, and Brainspotting, as a means to cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Life can be challenging. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck? Would you like life to be more fulfilling, and feel happy, empowered, and satisfied in your close relationships? Would you like to learn communication techniques and stress management skills that really work? Are you interested in transformation. If so I can help. My aim is to help you get quick relief in your life now, and empower you with skills, and tools to discover your innate wisdom, in the face of life challenges. I will help you create the life you want and love the life you live.
Julie Quillen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, SEP
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Waitlist for new clients
My work draws from several modalities, including Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family systems theory, polyvagal theory, and mindfulness.
I offer holistic, heart-centered therapy and focus on the mind-body connection. I will support you as you navigate life’s struggles, deepen your inner resources, and develop tools to embrace a rich and meaningful life. I bring attunement, warmth, and curiosity to my work, and I believe that we are all capable of growth. It is an honor to hear your story and bear witness to your experience.
My work draws from several modalities, including Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family systems theory, polyvagal theory, and mindfulness.
I offer holistic, heart-centered therapy and focus on the mind-body connection. I will support you as you navigate life’s struggles, deepen your inner resources, and develop tools to embrace a rich and meaningful life. I bring attunement, warmth, and curiosity to my work, and I believe that we are all capable of growth. It is an honor to hear your story and bear witness to your experience.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in a Somatic aproach to Psychotherapy.
My primary philosophy uses a humanistic, embodied approach to somatic psychology. Using developmental based theories, I focus on healing from the inside out. Increasing positive self-awareness motivates the individual to investigate soulful changes that produce more joy and satisfaction in their everyday lives. I continue to see adults, for both assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, and other life cycle challenges.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in a Somatic aproach to Psychotherapy.
My primary philosophy uses a humanistic, embodied approach to somatic psychology. Using developmental based theories, I focus on healing from the inside out. Increasing positive self-awareness motivates the individual to investigate soulful changes that produce more joy and satisfaction in their everyday lives. I continue to see adults, for both assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, and other life cycle challenges.
Caitlin Pell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Waitlist for new clients
My intention is to gently guide you towards your own innate wisdom and fully support you as your transformation unfolds. I prefer to take a direct, experiential approach, meeting each client where they are at and honoring their individual needs. I specialize in body-based ( somatic) inquiry to address a variety of issues, with a specific interest in treating trauma, relationship issues, and addiction. My therapeutic approach is uniquely inspired from my own personal experience with healing, drawing from both ancient Eastern philosophy and modern research-based theories of attachment and developmental trauma.
My intention is to gently guide you towards your own innate wisdom and fully support you as your transformation unfolds. I prefer to take a direct, experiential approach, meeting each client where they are at and honoring their individual needs. I specialize in body-based ( somatic) inquiry to address a variety of issues, with a specific interest in treating trauma, relationship issues, and addiction. My therapeutic approach is uniquely inspired from my own personal experience with healing, drawing from both ancient Eastern philosophy and modern research-based theories of attachment and developmental trauma.
I use a variety of techniques and theories from family systems, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal, somatic, cognitive-behavioral therapies, creative expression and child play therapies.
Hello and welcome! As a licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist I provide an empathetic and trusting space to share your concerns. Working together we will uncover blocks to peace and contentment, identify and build upon strengths, alleviate symptoms, build more satisfying relationships and move towards bringing balance to your life. I have worked in community mental health for adults, schools and mental health clinics for children, adolescents and their families and have treated a wide range of disorders including-grief and loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, divorce, relational issues, child behavior issues and parenting.
I use a variety of techniques and theories from family systems, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal, somatic, cognitive-behavioral therapies, creative expression and child play therapies.
Hello and welcome! As a licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist I provide an empathetic and trusting space to share your concerns. Working together we will uncover blocks to peace and contentment, identify and build upon strengths, alleviate symptoms, build more satisfying relationships and move towards bringing balance to your life. I have worked in community mental health for adults, schools and mental health clinics for children, adolescents and their families and have treated a wide range of disorders including-grief and loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, divorce, relational issues, child behavior issues and parenting.
Danelle Riles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IHP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945 (Online Only)
These include: Internal Family Systems; Brainspotting; Somatic Experiencing; Attachment Focused Family Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Emotionally Focused Therapy; Yoga Informed Therapy; Polyvagal Theory; and Art Therapy.
As a neurodiversity affirming psychotherapist and Integrative Health Practitioner, my approach to therapy is holistic in nature. Together we can learn ways to develop a deeper sense of understanding, compassion, and acceptance of yourself. I offer an eclectic approach to this work which is Jungian informed, soulful, heart-centered, and intuitive. My work with clients often includes making room for our grief and acknowledging the ways in which grief is not honored in our culture. This work is sacred to me and I am deeply honored to join my clients on their healing journey.
These include: Internal Family Systems; Brainspotting; Somatic Experiencing; Attachment Focused Family Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Emotionally Focused Therapy; Yoga Informed Therapy; Polyvagal Theory; and Art Therapy.
As a neurodiversity affirming psychotherapist and Integrative Health Practitioner, my approach to therapy is holistic in nature. Together we can learn ways to develop a deeper sense of understanding, compassion, and acceptance of yourself. I offer an eclectic approach to this work which is Jungian informed, soulful, heart-centered, and intuitive. My work with clients often includes making room for our grief and acknowledging the ways in which grief is not honored in our culture. This work is sacred to me and I am deeply honored to join my clients on their healing journey.
Karlie Youngblood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95949 (Online Only)
As a Depth/Jungian psychotherapist specializing in dream work, shadow work, and somatic archaeology, I offer a unique blend of modalities tailored to your specific needs.
Imagine seeking deeper meaning in your life, grappling with unresolved trauma, inner conflicts, and a longing for personal growth. You yearn for self-empowerment, liberation from past burdens, and a path to your own sovereignty.
As a Depth/Jungian psychotherapist specializing in dream work, shadow work, and somatic archaeology, I offer a unique blend of modalities tailored to your specific needs.
Imagine seeking deeper meaning in your life, grappling with unresolved trauma, inner conflicts, and a longing for personal growth. You yearn for self-empowerment, liberation from past burdens, and a path to your own sovereignty.
Windy DiPietro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Coach, RYT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95949
I’m all about helping people heal from trauma, and I draw from a range of proven methods, including Somatic EMDR, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
Many people are suffering from anxiety and the effects of trauma in our times. You are not alone. You may constantly prioritize others' needs over your own, feeling emotionally exhausted and undervalued. Do you struggle to set boundaries and often find yourself in relationships where you feel invisible, taken for granted, or unable to express your true feelings? These patterns can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, anxious, and unsure of your identity outside of your role in others' lives.
I’m all about helping people heal from trauma, and I draw from a range of proven methods, including Somatic EMDR, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
Many people are suffering from anxiety and the effects of trauma in our times. You are not alone. You may constantly prioritize others' needs over your own, feeling emotionally exhausted and undervalued. Do you struggle to set boundaries and often find yourself in relationships where you feel invisible, taken for granted, or unable to express your true feelings? These patterns can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, anxious, and unsure of your identity outside of your role in others' lives.
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95949 (Online Only)
• Desire to have a more fulfilling relationship to your body and sexuality • Healing from past traumas, especially around sexual assault • Psychedelic integration • Wanting a somatic (body based therapy) approach to self exploration and healing.
You are likely here because you are in discomfort or experiencing longing for things to be different. This human experience can be messy and vast. I won't claim to be an expert on you or your lived experience but I will meet you from a place of compassion and explore the terrain with you as we find your path through. Themes people come to explore with me include: •Attachment trauma and CPTSD • Challenges with connection and in relationships (friendships, romantic relationships or familial) • Self-exploration and empowerment • Issues around sex and sexuality including but not limited to shame, pain, confusion or disconnection
• Desire to have a more fulfilling relationship to your body and sexuality • Healing from past traumas, especially around sexual assault • Psychedelic integration • Wanting a somatic (body based therapy) approach to self exploration and healing.
You are likely here because you are in discomfort or experiencing longing for things to be different. This human experience can be messy and vast. I won't claim to be an expert on you or your lived experience but I will meet you from a place of compassion and explore the terrain with you as we find your path through. Themes people come to explore with me include: •Attachment trauma and CPTSD • Challenges with connection and in relationships (friendships, romantic relationships or familial) • Self-exploration and empowerment • Issues around sex and sexuality including but not limited to shame, pain, confusion or disconnection
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945
I work relationally with a humanistic, transpersonal framework and utilize holistic, integrative, somatic, mindfulness, and trauma-sensitive approaches to help you develop your inner strength and resilience.
Are you ready to heal? Ready to break unhealthy patterns that no longer serve you? I can help. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship and setting that is a living sanctuary for your heart and soul. In the darkest night of unimaginable pain and grief, one hand to hold, one heart to listen, can be all that's needed to make it until the sun rises again.
I work relationally with a humanistic, transpersonal framework and utilize holistic, integrative, somatic, mindfulness, and trauma-sensitive approaches to help you develop your inner strength and resilience.
Are you ready to heal? Ready to break unhealthy patterns that no longer serve you? I can help. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship and setting that is a living sanctuary for your heart and soul. In the darkest night of unimaginable pain and grief, one hand to hold, one heart to listen, can be all that's needed to make it until the sun rises again.
Christina A Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Waitlist for new clients
Have you done a lot of work on yourself, but still feel stuck? Are you ready to finally clear the pain and sadness that has blocked you from growing? Then working with a trauma and somatic therapist like me is a good next step!
Have you done a lot of work on yourself, but still feel stuck? Are you ready to finally clear the pain and sadness that has blocked you from growing? Then working with a trauma and somatic therapist like me is a good next step!
I integrate several modalities of treatment into my practice: Somatic, EFT, psychodynamic and help persons with acute and ongoing trauma.
We are defined by our stories. Working from a Narrative Therapy perspective helps me to support clients in a way that is unique and different from most traditional therapy perspectives. YOU are not the problem, the PROBLEM is the problem, and it may be time to develop new tools and skills to develop a different story for your life, one that you authored and can live by. Lets work together on helping you to develop the new story that will empower you to live the life you want!
I integrate several modalities of treatment into my practice: Somatic, EFT, psychodynamic and help persons with acute and ongoing trauma.
We are defined by our stories. Working from a Narrative Therapy perspective helps me to support clients in a way that is unique and different from most traditional therapy perspectives. YOU are not the problem, the PROBLEM is the problem, and it may be time to develop new tools and skills to develop a different story for your life, one that you authored and can live by. Lets work together on helping you to develop the new story that will empower you to live the life you want!
Therapy for Therapists with a counselor educator! The best of both worlds. Get help with your own spiritual and emotional development as well as countertransference, difficult clients and ongoing advanced skill development. I use an integrated approach of depth psychology, somatic experience, solution focused and Native American spirituality to address your needs from a holistic perspective. I am a college professor of counseling and have been training therapists for over a decade. I understand the unique journey therapists endure as they develop their careers while managing home and family life. I am here to support you 100%.
Therapy for Therapists with a counselor educator! The best of both worlds. Get help with your own spiritual and emotional development as well as countertransference, difficult clients and ongoing advanced skill development. I use an integrated approach of depth psychology, somatic experience, solution focused and Native American spirituality to address your needs from a holistic perspective. I am a college professor of counseling and have been training therapists for over a decade. I understand the unique journey therapists endure as they develop their careers while managing home and family life. I am here to support you 100%.
Somatic & Transpersonal therapies: deep breathing, mindfulness, guided visualization, EMDR (trauma-focused), Somatic Emotional Clearing and inner parts work and QHHT, developed by Dolores Cannon.
Hello! I’ve been working with children, teens and adults in a therapeutic context, for over 15 years. I offer emotional, psychological and spiritual support through eco-therapy practices, somatic and transpersonal techniques. I have additional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy, & Plant Spirit Healing. I'm interested in guiding one through a transformative experience while cultivating their present moment awareness in order to emerge and align with one's Higher Self and life purpose.
Somatic & Transpersonal therapies: deep breathing, mindfulness, guided visualization, EMDR (trauma-focused), Somatic Emotional Clearing and inner parts work and QHHT, developed by Dolores Cannon.
Hello! I’ve been working with children, teens and adults in a therapeutic context, for over 15 years. I offer emotional, psychological and spiritual support through eco-therapy practices, somatic and transpersonal techniques. I have additional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy, & Plant Spirit Healing. I'm interested in guiding one through a transformative experience while cultivating their present moment awareness in order to emerge and align with one's Higher Self and life purpose.
I specialize in working with trauma, somatic skills training, gaining confidence, and helping you discover grounded, wild, creativity and radical resilience.
Our work together is about building trust, creating aliveness and healing in a collaborative and empowering safe space. I offer Brainspotting and other modalities that promote greater awareness, health, presence, and mindfulness. I love to work with individuals and with couples to gain harmony and growth in their lives. Some specialties include conscious parenting skills, pre-marital counseling, soul retrieval, depth psychology, pre-natal and postpartum counseling, recovery from narcissistic and domestic abuse, career counseling, and support for couples and single parents. Co-parenting counseling.
I specialize in working with trauma, somatic skills training, gaining confidence, and helping you discover grounded, wild, creativity and radical resilience.
Our work together is about building trust, creating aliveness and healing in a collaborative and empowering safe space. I offer Brainspotting and other modalities that promote greater awareness, health, presence, and mindfulness. I love to work with individuals and with couples to gain harmony and growth in their lives. Some specialties include conscious parenting skills, pre-marital counseling, soul retrieval, depth psychology, pre-natal and postpartum counseling, recovery from narcissistic and domestic abuse, career counseling, and support for couples and single parents. Co-parenting counseling.
Diane Owen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Trauma Focused credentials include: Somatic Trauma Therapy Training for Professionals and The Tamura Method, a relational-attachment therapeutic touch working with the inner wounded child and adult self.
Becoming a therapist came to me during my own journey into self-discovery and growth. I continue to do my own work as this is more than a profession to me. It is a way of life and part of my daily practices. I foster a safe therapeutic relationship by meeting my clients in full acceptance of their beliefs, values, and cultural experiences. This builds the foundation for you to show up for yourself, explore how you came to be, who you are now, and who you wish to become. "It may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." -Maya Angelou
Trauma Focused credentials include: Somatic Trauma Therapy Training for Professionals and The Tamura Method, a relational-attachment therapeutic touch working with the inner wounded child and adult self.
Becoming a therapist came to me during my own journey into self-discovery and growth. I continue to do my own work as this is more than a profession to me. It is a way of life and part of my daily practices. I foster a safe therapeutic relationship by meeting my clients in full acceptance of their beliefs, values, and cultural experiences. This builds the foundation for you to show up for yourself, explore how you came to be, who you are now, and who you wish to become. "It may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." -Maya Angelou
Donna M. Hutcheson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95945 (Online Only)
I tailor counseling to meet the needs of my client drawing from multiple healing approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic and Mindfulness Based practices.
As a client-centered therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental approach in which you can feel safe to begin the healing journey. I firmly believe in building on my client's strengths and skills. My training and experience has included working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and codependency/relationship issues.
I tailor counseling to meet the needs of my client drawing from multiple healing approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic and Mindfulness Based practices.
As a client-centered therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental approach in which you can feel safe to begin the healing journey. I firmly believe in building on my client's strengths and skills. My training and experience has included working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and codependency/relationship issues.
Algiu Mihai
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945
My approach is experiential, effective and practical -influenced by Hakomi Mindfulness based Somatic Psychotherapy, Kiloby Inquiries, Shadow Work, Psychodrama, Attachment Theory, CBT, as well as a variety of Eastern spiritual teachings (Advaita, 4th Way).
Besides individual sessions, couples work sessions and Group Work, I also train clinicians in awareness based somatic psychotherapy. I also, hold two types of weekly groups that are ongoing, although they are open to new people from time time. Check my website and youtube channel (Circle of Being Somatic Shadow Work) to understand more about my work and different modules I have available. Before booking sessions with me, please watch the video called 'Watch this video before booking 1:1 sessions with Mihai Intro to somatic therapy vs talk therapy' (cannot insert this video here but you can find on my above mentioned youtube channel)
My approach is experiential, effective and practical -influenced by Hakomi Mindfulness based Somatic Psychotherapy, Kiloby Inquiries, Shadow Work, Psychodrama, Attachment Theory, CBT, as well as a variety of Eastern spiritual teachings (Advaita, 4th Way).
Besides individual sessions, couples work sessions and Group Work, I also train clinicians in awareness based somatic psychotherapy. I also, hold two types of weekly groups that are ongoing, although they are open to new people from time time. Check my website and youtube channel (Circle of Being Somatic Shadow Work) to understand more about my work and different modules I have available. Before booking sessions with me, please watch the video called 'Watch this video before booking 1:1 sessions with Mihai Intro to somatic therapy vs talk therapy' (cannot insert this video here but you can find on my above mentioned youtube channel)
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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.