Somatic Therapists in New Bedford, MA
Caroline Mazzei
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bedford, MA 02740
Waitlist for new clients
My theoretical lens combines Attachment based and Somatic theories.
For all of us, life can present us with unexpected challenges and transitions. These periods can be filled with overwhelming emotions and sometimes activate old wounds from our past. Starting a new therapeutic relationship can be a big step towards addressing what is happening and where you’d like to be. Let’s begin a collaborative journey to talk about what you are going through & identify your goals. We will bring mindfulness and curiosity to your experience in order to help you feel better. I highlight the interplay of our emotional health with our physical bodies, social environment & spiritual identity.
My theoretical lens combines Attachment based and Somatic theories.
For all of us, life can present us with unexpected challenges and transitions. These periods can be filled with overwhelming emotions and sometimes activate old wounds from our past. Starting a new therapeutic relationship can be a big step towards addressing what is happening and where you’d like to be. Let’s begin a collaborative journey to talk about what you are going through & identify your goals. We will bring mindfulness and curiosity to your experience in order to help you feel better. I highlight the interplay of our emotional health with our physical bodies, social environment & spiritual identity.
Camilla Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, SEP
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02740 (Online Only)
I am a trauma specialist, trained in Somatic Experiencing and certified in EMDR.
I believe that people have an innate capacity to heal and change. Access to this healing is sometimes blocked by negative and destructive patterns that are formed when there is a need to adapt and survive difficult, traumatic or overwhelming experiences. In a collaborative, empathic, and safe atmosphere, I facilitate people’s connections to their own resources and foster the creation of a compassionate self that is free to make mindful choices and unhook old patterns. Through psychodynamic and somatically oriented approaches, people find new insights and awareness, build resiliency and create pathways to greater fulfillment.
I am a trauma specialist, trained in Somatic Experiencing and certified in EMDR.
I believe that people have an innate capacity to heal and change. Access to this healing is sometimes blocked by negative and destructive patterns that are formed when there is a need to adapt and survive difficult, traumatic or overwhelming experiences. In a collaborative, empathic, and safe atmosphere, I facilitate people’s connections to their own resources and foster the creation of a compassionate self that is free to make mindful choices and unhook old patterns. Through psychodynamic and somatically oriented approaches, people find new insights and awareness, build resiliency and create pathways to greater fulfillment.
I believe every one has a unique story to tell and hope to tailor each individual's treatment to their develop their strengths, while applying compassion toward as yet unresolved issues. I craft individual treatment using various modalities such as: CBT; DBT; MDBT; IFS; positive psychology; mind/body awareness; expressive therapies; and somatic experiencing in varied combinations in order to help each person with their unique needs and goals.
I believe every one has a unique story to tell and hope to tailor each individual's treatment to their develop their strengths, while applying compassion toward as yet unresolved issues. I craft individual treatment using various modalities such as: CBT; DBT; MDBT; IFS; positive psychology; mind/body awareness; expressive therapies; and somatic experiencing in varied combinations in order to help each person with their unique needs and goals.
Welcome! My ideal client is someone who wants to gradually peel the layers that lead to the root of underlying issues that cause anxiety, PTSD and depression. I offer therapy from an attachment and trauma informed lens and integrate a variety of approaches including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Attachment Focused/Inner Child Healing using Ego State therapy (Parts' work). My style is Eclectic in that I often use CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Psychodynamic (exploring past painful experiences often found in childhood and connecting them to present day distress) to heal emotional wounds.
Welcome! My ideal client is someone who wants to gradually peel the layers that lead to the root of underlying issues that cause anxiety, PTSD and depression. I offer therapy from an attachment and trauma informed lens and integrate a variety of approaches including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Attachment Focused/Inner Child Healing using Ego State therapy (Parts' work). My style is Eclectic in that I often use CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Psychodynamic (exploring past painful experiences often found in childhood and connecting them to present day distress) to heal emotional wounds.
Our purpose is to provide a healing pathway! We support clients on their journey to healing with an individualistic holistic approach. Clients receive for support for a variety of stressors, such as trauma of any kind, anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, OCD, PTSD, C-PTSD, abuse of any kind, domestic violence, parenting stressors, grief and loss, sexual stressors, and emotional regulation. We work with individuals across the lifespan including couples, children, adolescents, families and group therapy. We also support first responder, military personnel and veterans and persons of all races and sexual orientations.
Our purpose is to provide a healing pathway! We support clients on their journey to healing with an individualistic holistic approach. Clients receive for support for a variety of stressors, such as trauma of any kind, anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, OCD, PTSD, C-PTSD, abuse of any kind, domestic violence, parenting stressors, grief and loss, sexual stressors, and emotional regulation. We work with individuals across the lifespan including couples, children, adolescents, families and group therapy. We also support first responder, military personnel and veterans and persons of all races and sexual orientations.
Rebecca Kuklinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02745 (Online Only)
Minds think just like lungs breathe. Bodies feel what is happening in and around us. Actions are always happening. These three events are interwoven and part of our human experience. Sometimes though, these events cause more stress than we want and know what to do with. Sometimes we have have habits that were helpful in certain situations but are no longer serving a positive purpose, and others we care about are telling us this. If you are struggling with thoughts and emotions that have become difficult to be with and/or with behaviors that are taking you away from living your healthiest self, I would enjoy talking with you,
Minds think just like lungs breathe. Bodies feel what is happening in and around us. Actions are always happening. These three events are interwoven and part of our human experience. Sometimes though, these events cause more stress than we want and know what to do with. Sometimes we have have habits that were helpful in certain situations but are no longer serving a positive purpose, and others we care about are telling us this. If you are struggling with thoughts and emotions that have become difficult to be with and/or with behaviors that are taking you away from living your healthiest self, I would enjoy talking with you,
Are you facing communication issues in your marriage, or have you experienced a profound loss? Are you navigating a stressful work life, or have you just been feeling "not yourself?" Something may be in the way. In the words of Gabor Maté, "Emotions are not a luxury; they are a necessity. They are the medicine." I strive to create a warm and supportive space for you to unpack and process those challenging feelings and experiences, to foster personal growth and resilience. As a licensed therapist in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Tennessee, I work with clients both online and in-person at my office in Westport, MA.
Are you facing communication issues in your marriage, or have you experienced a profound loss? Are you navigating a stressful work life, or have you just been feeling "not yourself?" Something may be in the way. In the words of Gabor Maté, "Emotions are not a luxury; they are a necessity. They are the medicine." I strive to create a warm and supportive space for you to unpack and process those challenging feelings and experiences, to foster personal growth and resilience. As a licensed therapist in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Tennessee, I work with clients both online and in-person at my office in Westport, MA.
Sara Rodrigues
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Bedford, MA 02740
I have over 22 years of experience working with children and families. The principles of wraparound are a major component of my work as I believe that families are the experts on their own experiences, strengths and needs. Building an integrated team of both natural and professional supports can help a family meet their goals for themselves in a way that is sustainable.
I have over 22 years of experience working with children and families. The principles of wraparound are a major component of my work as I believe that families are the experts on their own experiences, strengths and needs. Building an integrated team of both natural and professional supports can help a family meet their goals for themselves in a way that is sustainable.
The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02744
The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing strives to provide clients with an opportunity to make lasting changes in their lives. A positive, therapeutic relationship with a compassionate therapist can bring about healing and transformation.
The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing strives to provide clients with an opportunity to make lasting changes in their lives. A positive, therapeutic relationship with a compassionate therapist can bring about healing and transformation.
Life can be very challenging at times. Often, we find ourselves in places, wondering how did I get here? Or not again? Although the details may be different, you will find repeated themes in your life. The first step in solving any problem is to identify the problem. We will work together to gain an understanding of: why you are where you are at this time in your life, what you would like to change, and learn the tools needed in order to effectively make the changes and establish long and short term goals.
Life can be very challenging at times. Often, we find ourselves in places, wondering how did I get here? Or not again? Although the details may be different, you will find repeated themes in your life. The first step in solving any problem is to identify the problem. We will work together to gain an understanding of: why you are where you are at this time in your life, what you would like to change, and learn the tools needed in order to effectively make the changes and establish long and short term goals.
I am a radically person-centered, trauma-informed, mind-body behavioral health practitioner with 12 yrs experience in the human services field. I provide a welcoming, supportive, non-judgmental space to freely vent & process concerns, while offering practical tools & strategies to manage/alleviate symptoms. I regard my clients to be the ultimate authorities/experts of their own lives & liken my role as therapist to a “fellow traveler”, joining you wherever you’re at with compassion, acceptance & authenticity. I'll help you overcome obstacles to accessing the resources you already possess & develop those that are yet to come forth.
I am a radically person-centered, trauma-informed, mind-body behavioral health practitioner with 12 yrs experience in the human services field. I provide a welcoming, supportive, non-judgmental space to freely vent & process concerns, while offering practical tools & strategies to manage/alleviate symptoms. I regard my clients to be the ultimate authorities/experts of their own lives & liken my role as therapist to a “fellow traveler”, joining you wherever you’re at with compassion, acceptance & authenticity. I'll help you overcome obstacles to accessing the resources you already possess & develop those that are yet to come forth.
My clients would describe me as active, direct, caring, humorous, action, and solution-focused. I help individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, dating, infidelity, communication issues, parenting issues, work conflicts, students, athletes, and professionals struggling with stress management. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based form of treatment. CBT targets your thoughts and perceptions that contribute to the emotions and experiences you feel. Together, we will identify your problem areas, their contributors, and focus on learning the skills and solutions necessary to overcome them.
My clients would describe me as active, direct, caring, humorous, action, and solution-focused. I help individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, dating, infidelity, communication issues, parenting issues, work conflicts, students, athletes, and professionals struggling with stress management. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based form of treatment. CBT targets your thoughts and perceptions that contribute to the emotions and experiences you feel. Together, we will identify your problem areas, their contributors, and focus on learning the skills and solutions necessary to overcome them.
Samantha Eckrich
Counselor, LMHC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Bedford, MA 02740
Not accepting new clients
I primarily use bottom up approaches, such as IFS informed treatment, somatic work, polyvagal theory, and yoga, while using MI, & CBT when indicated.
Liberation and freedom starts with ourselves, and I’m grateful your curiosity has led you here. As a therapist, I value open heartedness, curiosity, and compassion as the foundation for client-centered healing. In this work, I’ve found that clients often show up to therapy with high insight around their symptoms, but frustration because their knowledge hasn’t led to long-term changes. In a world where people feel they need to choose between intellectual knowing versus having and expressing their feelings, I offer a third choice where we obtain harmony between our head and the wisdom of our heart.
I primarily use bottom up approaches, such as IFS informed treatment, somatic work, polyvagal theory, and yoga, while using MI, & CBT when indicated.
Liberation and freedom starts with ourselves, and I’m grateful your curiosity has led you here. As a therapist, I value open heartedness, curiosity, and compassion as the foundation for client-centered healing. In this work, I’ve found that clients often show up to therapy with high insight around their symptoms, but frustration because their knowledge hasn’t led to long-term changes. In a world where people feel they need to choose between intellectual knowing versus having and expressing their feelings, I offer a third choice where we obtain harmony between our head and the wisdom of our heart.
Jennie Kristel
MA, REAT, RMT, APTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bedford, MA 02740
Not accepting new clients
Counseling/Coaching via teletherapy is available. As a registered expressive arts therapist, facilitator and coach, I bring a unique blend of trauma-informed skills, in helping individuals re-frame, reauthor and re-story their life stories and create more fulfilling lives. Using expressive arts, EFT, Qi Gong, Reiki and energy work, narrative and transpersonal psychologies, I support you in developing the confidence that is needed to see in order to clearly move through the pain and grief of life experience becoming an agent of and for change. I also work at JourneyWorks Collaborative in New Bedford offering groups, & classes.
Counseling/Coaching via teletherapy is available. As a registered expressive arts therapist, facilitator and coach, I bring a unique blend of trauma-informed skills, in helping individuals re-frame, reauthor and re-story their life stories and create more fulfilling lives. Using expressive arts, EFT, Qi Gong, Reiki and energy work, narrative and transpersonal psychologies, I support you in developing the confidence that is needed to see in order to clearly move through the pain and grief of life experience becoming an agent of and for change. I also work at JourneyWorks Collaborative in New Bedford offering groups, & classes.
Jenna Ellis
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP-1
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Bedford, MA 02740
Not accepting new clients
Let's find the real you. Trauma impacts everyone differently, but with the right support, anyone can heal... including you. I believe that inside all of us is an authentic self that has been buried by painful learning experiences, and I want to help you rediscover who you truly are. Your journey will not be easy, but at least you'll have our support while you're on it. I specialize in working with individuals ages 18+ who are struggling with trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, identity, adjustment problems, grief, self injury/suicidality, and anxiety. Gender affirming care and therapy related to gender affirming medical treatments available!
Let's find the real you. Trauma impacts everyone differently, but with the right support, anyone can heal... including you. I believe that inside all of us is an authentic self that has been buried by painful learning experiences, and I want to help you rediscover who you truly are. Your journey will not be easy, but at least you'll have our support while you're on it. I specialize in working with individuals ages 18+ who are struggling with trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, identity, adjustment problems, grief, self injury/suicidality, and anxiety. Gender affirming care and therapy related to gender affirming medical treatments available!
Janet Cope-Leclair, LMHC, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02740
Not accepting new clients
I have been a clinician for 20 years working with adolescents, adults and families in crisis. These stressful experiences may include suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship discord. I have experience with crisis management, problem solving, goal development and coping strategies to help restore stability and hope. If you are interested in therapy, gaining new skills and strategies, or looking to consolidate trauma memories, feel free to contact me. Please note, I do not specialize in couples counseling.
I have been a clinician for 20 years working with adolescents, adults and families in crisis. These stressful experiences may include suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship discord. I have experience with crisis management, problem solving, goal development and coping strategies to help restore stability and hope. If you are interested in therapy, gaining new skills and strategies, or looking to consolidate trauma memories, feel free to contact me. Please note, I do not specialize in couples counseling.
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If I were to imagine an ideal client, it would be someone who wants to change no matter what their needs are. It would also be someone who is open to new and innovative treatment modalities. It is also beneficial to have someone who is not hindered in what they discuss. Everything is important.
If I were to imagine an ideal client, it would be someone who wants to change no matter what their needs are. It would also be someone who is open to new and innovative treatment modalities. It is also beneficial to have someone who is not hindered in what they discuss. Everything is important.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
Choosing to seek support is a brave and transformative step towards personal growth and healing. As a dedicated mental health counselor, I am honored to accompany individuals like you on this journey. My approach to counseling is deeply rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. Together, we will work towards understanding the challenges you face and discovering your strengths and resilience.
Choosing to seek support is a brave and transformative step towards personal growth and healing. As a dedicated mental health counselor, I am honored to accompany individuals like you on this journey. My approach to counseling is deeply rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. Together, we will work towards understanding the challenges you face and discovering your strengths and resilience.
Lauren Cavanaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that key aspects of therapy are the willingness to change, to have difficult conversations and to be challenged. Deciding to go to therapy can provoke anxiety and there are often a lot of questions about what therapy is and what it can do. My goal is to make that process easier to go through, and to understand.I strive to understand the unique needs of each individual and build a collaborative relationship. My goal is to help those I work with meet their goals by helping them build on their strengths in a caring, non-judgmental environment.
I believe that key aspects of therapy are the willingness to change, to have difficult conversations and to be challenged. Deciding to go to therapy can provoke anxiety and there are often a lot of questions about what therapy is and what it can do. My goal is to make that process easier to go through, and to understand.I strive to understand the unique needs of each individual and build a collaborative relationship. My goal is to help those I work with meet their goals by helping them build on their strengths in a caring, non-judgmental environment.
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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.