Somatic Therapists in Tampa, FL
Danielle H. Thomassy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Accepting New Clients! TBCS is a group of mental health clinicians dedicated to providing quality mental health services so you feel comfortable to heal, improve, and change what you can through psychotherapy. Specializing in treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy ( CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP), Dance/Movement Therapy, and Art therapy, we believe mental health for all ages includes emotional/mental flexibility, openness, and healthy social connection.
Accepting New Clients! TBCS is a group of mental health clinicians dedicated to providing quality mental health services so you feel comfortable to heal, improve, and change what you can through psychotherapy. Specializing in treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy ( CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP), Dance/Movement Therapy, and Art therapy, we believe mental health for all ages includes emotional/mental flexibility, openness, and healthy social connection.
Heather Gonyea Evans
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CAS, NCC, RMHI
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33605
I integrate meditation and somatic movement into my sessions, promoting mindfulness and physical awareness as essential components of my holistic approach to mental health.
Feeling worried, lost and stuck? I get it. I’ve been there, too! That’s why I specialize in helping people push past what’s holding them back into a new path of clarity and inner peace. After just a few sessions, most clients report feeling a sense of relief and burdens lifted, making it easier for them to journey forward!
I integrate meditation and somatic movement into my sessions, promoting mindfulness and physical awareness as essential components of my holistic approach to mental health.
Feeling worried, lost and stuck? I get it. I’ve been there, too! That’s why I specialize in helping people push past what’s holding them back into a new path of clarity and inner peace. After just a few sessions, most clients report feeling a sense of relief and burdens lifted, making it easier for them to journey forward!
Hi there! I’m Zoe, a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern with a passion for working with adolescents and young adult women. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, women’s issues, and trauma. Taking a modern and holistic approach to mental health and wellness, I integrate various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and somatic interventions.
Hi there! I’m Zoe, a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern with a passion for working with adolescents and young adult women. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, women’s issues, and trauma. Taking a modern and holistic approach to mental health and wellness, I integrate various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and somatic interventions.
Empower Flower Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33602 (Online Only)
We will engage in somatic practices and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping) to remove blockages and allow flow and ease into the body.
Welcome to Empower Flower Counseling, LLC! It takes strength to be here. I am honored you have found me during your personal journey toward self-discovery and healing. I’m Zoila (Soy-la) (she/her/hers/ella) a gender affirming Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m a first generation graduate, Latin-X clinician practicing in the Tampa Bay area. I’m currently working with all folks with emphasis on people of color (POC) coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, family conflicts, 2sLGBTQIA+, multicultural issues and women’s issues ages 15 and up.
We will engage in somatic practices and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping) to remove blockages and allow flow and ease into the body.
Welcome to Empower Flower Counseling, LLC! It takes strength to be here. I am honored you have found me during your personal journey toward self-discovery and healing. I’m Zoila (Soy-la) (she/her/hers/ella) a gender affirming Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m a first generation graduate, Latin-X clinician practicing in the Tampa Bay area. I’m currently working with all folks with emphasis on people of color (POC) coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, family conflicts, 2sLGBTQIA+, multicultural issues and women’s issues ages 15 and up.
I am the creator of a powerful Quantum Healing Method that is more effective than talk therapy! I specialize in somatic/ mind-body techniques like EMDR, Hypnotherapy and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
I am the creator of a powerful Quantum Healing Method that is more effective than talk therapy! I specialize in somatic/ mind-body techniques like EMDR, Hypnotherapy and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
My ideal client seeks deep healing and personal transformation. They struggle with trauma, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection, feeling that traditional therapy hasn't fully addressed their needs. They seek a holistic approach, blending psychospiritual and somatic therapies, to heal both mind and body. Their goal is to find inner peace, emotional resilience, and a profound connection to their true self. They desire meaningful change, driven by a yearning for authentic living and holistic well-being.
My ideal client seeks deep healing and personal transformation. They struggle with trauma, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection, feeling that traditional therapy hasn't fully addressed their needs. They seek a holistic approach, blending psychospiritual and somatic therapies, to heal both mind and body. Their goal is to find inner peace, emotional resilience, and a profound connection to their true self. They desire meaningful change, driven by a yearning for authentic living and holistic well-being.
Danielle Angellakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Accepting New Clients! TBCS is a group of mental health clinicians dedicated to providing quality mental health services so you feel comfortable to heal, improve, and change what you can through psychotherapy. Specializing in treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy ( CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP), Dance/Movement Therapy, and Art therapy, we believe mental health for all ages includes emotional/mental flexibility, openness, and healthy social connection.
Accepting New Clients! TBCS is a group of mental health clinicians dedicated to providing quality mental health services so you feel comfortable to heal, improve, and change what you can through psychotherapy. Specializing in treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy ( CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP), Dance/Movement Therapy, and Art therapy, we believe mental health for all ages includes emotional/mental flexibility, openness, and healthy social connection.
I have experience in many modalities, from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy approaches.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
I have experience in many modalities, from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy approaches.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
Caroline Parry
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MEd, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33609
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions or seeking clarity? I offer a compassionate space to explore your journey using trauma informed tools and modalities such as somatic therapy, energy work, and traditional talk therapy.
You may be seeking therapy to untangle deep-seated emotions rooted in past experiences and understand how these experiences affect current relationship dynamics and personal growth- exploring trauma that you have endured. Maybe you are currently unpacking feelings of grief. The goal is clarity: Resolving emotional conflicts, healing past wounds, and developing healthier, more fulfilling connections. By exploring your past and present relationships, we will aim to cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and achieve profound personal growth toward a more balanced and authentic life.
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions or seeking clarity? I offer a compassionate space to explore your journey using trauma informed tools and modalities such as somatic therapy, energy work, and traditional talk therapy.
You may be seeking therapy to untangle deep-seated emotions rooted in past experiences and understand how these experiences affect current relationship dynamics and personal growth- exploring trauma that you have endured. Maybe you are currently unpacking feelings of grief. The goal is clarity: Resolving emotional conflicts, healing past wounds, and developing healthier, more fulfilling connections. By exploring your past and present relationships, we will aim to cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and achieve profound personal growth toward a more balanced and authentic life.
As a somatic psychotherapist with 30 years experience, I work with people of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, muscle tension, body aches or all of the above. I teach people how to get their needs met in their relationships. This greatly reduces depression and anxiety. I utilize a variety of techniques to use the mind to heal the body and the body to heal the mind. These methods work to bring about change in negative patterns of behavior to help you create the life you want to live.
As a somatic psychotherapist with 30 years experience, I work with people of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, muscle tension, body aches or all of the above. I teach people how to get their needs met in their relationships. This greatly reduces depression and anxiety. I utilize a variety of techniques to use the mind to heal the body and the body to heal the mind. These methods work to bring about change in negative patterns of behavior to help you create the life you want to live.
Emdr Trained Kayla Heath
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33603
I use an integrative approach that applies a combination of person-centered and attachment focused therapy, EMDR (EMDRIA basic trained), and somatic techniques to work towards a gentle releasing of trauma from the whole body.
As a therapist my first goal is to build a relationship with my clients with a felt sense of safety and rolling consent to help explore areas that may have become unclear, clouded, painful, and difficult. This is the first step towards clarity and relief. Deep relief and release can happen when we feel safe enough in our bodies to acknowledge the truth of our stories. I believe that truth comes not only from our minds and our stories, but from our bodies. From dropping down into them, the sensations they hold and feel, and what they are telling us.
I use an integrative approach that applies a combination of person-centered and attachment focused therapy, EMDR (EMDRIA basic trained), and somatic techniques to work towards a gentle releasing of trauma from the whole body.
As a therapist my first goal is to build a relationship with my clients with a felt sense of safety and rolling consent to help explore areas that may have become unclear, clouded, painful, and difficult. This is the first step towards clarity and relief. Deep relief and release can happen when we feel safe enough in our bodies to acknowledge the truth of our stories. I believe that truth comes not only from our minds and our stories, but from our bodies. From dropping down into them, the sensations they hold and feel, and what they are telling us.
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I incorporate an ideal blend of structured research backed interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as process and somatic process work to address the root cause of your concern.
I am a licensed doctor of clinical psychology accepting clients in Florida and Michigan. My approach as your therapist is warm, direct, and deeply invested in your success and healing. Starting therapy can be uncomfortable, but it can also be life changing if you find the right person to work with. If you are feeling stuck, but ready for something to change let's get started. I am happy to answer any questions you have.
I incorporate an ideal blend of structured research backed interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as process and somatic process work to address the root cause of your concern.
I am a licensed doctor of clinical psychology accepting clients in Florida and Michigan. My approach as your therapist is warm, direct, and deeply invested in your success and healing. Starting therapy can be uncomfortable, but it can also be life changing if you find the right person to work with. If you are feeling stuck, but ready for something to change let's get started. I am happy to answer any questions you have.
With my background in holistic health, Ayurvedic medicine, meditation and yoga, I bring an integrative and somatic style to my practice.
Whether your challenge comes from a past or recent trauma, relationship or interpersonal issues, addictions, issues of loss and letting go, anxiety, depression or just general life-confusion, there are many tools to employ to recover and reset yourself. And doing it with a supportive partner can make all the difference. Therapy is a chance to get to know yourself on a more intimate level, to bring balance to the body, mind and daily habits, clarify values and goals and get you moving in a direction that brings light, joy and purpose back to living. It teaches you grounding, new perspectives and new coping skills.
With my background in holistic health, Ayurvedic medicine, meditation and yoga, I bring an integrative and somatic style to my practice.
Whether your challenge comes from a past or recent trauma, relationship or interpersonal issues, addictions, issues of loss and letting go, anxiety, depression or just general life-confusion, there are many tools to employ to recover and reset yourself. And doing it with a supportive partner can make all the difference. Therapy is a chance to get to know yourself on a more intimate level, to bring balance to the body, mind and daily habits, clarify values and goals and get you moving in a direction that brings light, joy and purpose back to living. It teaches you grounding, new perspectives and new coping skills.
This somatic awareness helps us address and release the physical and emotional tensions that have accumulated over time, leading to a more balanced sense of self.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic illness. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University and have experience in hospital and school settings. I create a safe and empowering environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your internal world, understanding and integrating different parts of yourself to promote healing and growth.
This somatic awareness helps us address and release the physical and emotional tensions that have accumulated over time, leading to a more balanced sense of self.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic illness. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University and have experience in hospital and school settings. I create a safe and empowering environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your internal world, understanding and integrating different parts of yourself to promote healing and growth.
My approach is Trauma-Informed, Experiential, Spiritual, Humanistic & Depth-Oriented: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Memory Reconsolidation, Coherence, Reiki, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Expressive Arts, Attachment, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Meditation, DBT, CBT, & Self-Compassion: I serve individuals, couples, & families.
Licensed in FL & NC. If you’re ready to live with more joy and less anxiety, call me! I’m dedicated to helping my clients get to the root of what holds them back, so they can live their lives fully. I specialize in deepening relationships, healing attachment wounds, attachment styles, & LGBTQIA+. This work is very personal to me. My clients often say they feel deeply supported and understood by me, while also challenged as we uncover blind spots and doable solution steps. If you’d like to feel the freedom that comes from being more of who you really are, and less of who you think you should be, call me! I’d love to hear from you!
My approach is Trauma-Informed, Experiential, Spiritual, Humanistic & Depth-Oriented: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Memory Reconsolidation, Coherence, Reiki, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Expressive Arts, Attachment, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Meditation, DBT, CBT, & Self-Compassion: I serve individuals, couples, & families.
Licensed in FL & NC. If you’re ready to live with more joy and less anxiety, call me! I’m dedicated to helping my clients get to the root of what holds them back, so they can live their lives fully. I specialize in deepening relationships, healing attachment wounds, attachment styles, & LGBTQIA+. This work is very personal to me. My clients often say they feel deeply supported and understood by me, while also challenged as we uncover blind spots and doable solution steps. If you’d like to feel the freedom that comes from being more of who you really are, and less of who you think you should be, call me! I’d love to hear from you!
I am also trained in somatic experiencing, anger management, and trauma informed yoga.
Sometimes we become better at seeming to be well, rather than actually being well. Living our fullest lives comes when we are aligned mind, body, and soul. This life of wellness is a delicate balance that can be impacted by life and other circumstances leaving us looking for a change. Therapy doesn't have to be a last resort when we're struggling and feel out of options; perhaps it is just the next step to wellness. Working with a therapist can be helpful in finding and maintaining your balance, to reconnect with your authentic self.
I am also trained in somatic experiencing, anger management, and trauma informed yoga.
Sometimes we become better at seeming to be well, rather than actually being well. Living our fullest lives comes when we are aligned mind, body, and soul. This life of wellness is a delicate balance that can be impacted by life and other circumstances leaving us looking for a change. Therapy doesn't have to be a last resort when we're struggling and feel out of options; perhaps it is just the next step to wellness. Working with a therapist can be helpful in finding and maintaining your balance, to reconnect with your authentic self.
As an LMHC, I am a Certified Trauma Professional, Couples Counselor, CBT, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, DBT/REBT, Sports depression, Grief/Recovery, Mindfulness, Inner Child, Artist/musician anxiety, somatic, and LGBTQ issues.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for the State of Florida. I am very sensitive to the issues of diversity, oppression, and discrimination. I am a Certified Trauma Professional with the ITAP and advocate in the issues of the LGBT, sexual assault survivors, childhood sexual abuse survivors, elderly abuse, intimate partner violence and many other types of trauma. I have created a safe and secure environment for my clients to unveil their lived experiences, as I help guide them towards their goals and a better way of life. My own lived experiences allow me to be vulnerable, empathetic, and non-judgmental
As an LMHC, I am a Certified Trauma Professional, Couples Counselor, CBT, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, DBT/REBT, Sports depression, Grief/Recovery, Mindfulness, Inner Child, Artist/musician anxiety, somatic, and LGBTQ issues.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for the State of Florida. I am very sensitive to the issues of diversity, oppression, and discrimination. I am a Certified Trauma Professional with the ITAP and advocate in the issues of the LGBT, sexual assault survivors, childhood sexual abuse survivors, elderly abuse, intimate partner violence and many other types of trauma. I have created a safe and secure environment for my clients to unveil their lived experiences, as I help guide them towards their goals and a better way of life. My own lived experiences allow me to be vulnerable, empathetic, and non-judgmental
I trained in EMDR and have studied polyvagal theory, attachment theory/neurobiology, IFS, and somatic psychology.
Healing happens through genuine human connection. We work to understand your repetitive patterns and change hurtful relationships, depression, anxiety, fear, grief, procrastination, fatigue, & unhealthy behaviors. I love working with those seeking deep healing, even if prior therapy was not enough. I work with those who have a history of sexual and other abuse, neglect, domestic violence, assault, and other traumas, impacts of narcissistic relationships, anxiety, worry, grief, chronic illness, and phobias. Together we will use your inherent ability to heal, alleviate symptoms, find strength and freedom, and embrace vulnerability.
I trained in EMDR and have studied polyvagal theory, attachment theory/neurobiology, IFS, and somatic psychology.
Healing happens through genuine human connection. We work to understand your repetitive patterns and change hurtful relationships, depression, anxiety, fear, grief, procrastination, fatigue, & unhealthy behaviors. I love working with those seeking deep healing, even if prior therapy was not enough. I work with those who have a history of sexual and other abuse, neglect, domestic violence, assault, and other traumas, impacts of narcissistic relationships, anxiety, worry, grief, chronic illness, and phobias. Together we will use your inherent ability to heal, alleviate symptoms, find strength and freedom, and embrace vulnerability.
Parker Bowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33647 (Online Only)
Our work together can draw on an eclectic array of therapeutic techniques, including evidence-based somatic and mindfulness modalities like IFS and ACT.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and stressed, therapy can offer a compass to navigate the complexities of your inner and outer worlds so that you can live a more meaningful day-to-day life. By creating a compassionate space for reflection, insight and motivation, I support people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, substance use, and developmental trauma. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the root causes of your symptoms and co-create an actionable path towards healing.
Our work together can draw on an eclectic array of therapeutic techniques, including evidence-based somatic and mindfulness modalities like IFS and ACT.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and stressed, therapy can offer a compass to navigate the complexities of your inner and outer worlds so that you can live a more meaningful day-to-day life. By creating a compassionate space for reflection, insight and motivation, I support people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, substance use, and developmental trauma. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the root causes of your symptoms and co-create an actionable path towards healing.
Sonica Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33612 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Sonica (pronounced just like Monica, but with an S). I specialize in self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, people-pleasing behaviors, and perfectionism. I am truly passionate about helping clients find self-love and reach self-acceptance. I often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness based and somatic practices. My approach is to help you gain insight, practical tools/coping skills, and get to the root of your problems, not just bandaid them.
Hi, I'm Sonica (pronounced just like Monica, but with an S). I specialize in self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, people-pleasing behaviors, and perfectionism. I am truly passionate about helping clients find self-love and reach self-acceptance. I often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness based and somatic practices. My approach is to help you gain insight, practical tools/coping skills, and get to the root of your problems, not just bandaid them.
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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.