Somatic Therapists in North Carolina

Hayley Dodd is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults in both private and non-profit sectors of the mental health field. She specializes in working with clients coping with trauma, issues of loss and change, anxiety, depression, and the essential human tasks of: self-development, growth in relationships, and discovering meaning and purpose.

We live in a world that makes us sick and then capitalizes on our pain. The pain gets passed down through intergenerational trauma, parenting, and the culture at large. The impact erodes our physical and emotional health as well as our ability to nurture strong relationship with our own true selves and others. This unprocessed pain can manifest in your life in a myriad of ways including chronic depression, anxiety, low self-worth, codependency, overworking, addictive behaviors, and relational conflict.

In our sessions together, I create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and develop coping skills to navigate the effects of trauma. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and somatic interventions, to help you heal on a holistic level. My ultimate goal is to empower you to reclaim your sense of safety, agency, and well-being.

Feeling stuck in your ability to make lasting and meaningful life changes? Or looking for someone to help you cope with anxiety or relationship issues? I specialize in working with young (18 and up) and older adults who struggle with disordered eating, acute and complex trauma, interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, communication problems, complications with life transitions, and intimacy issues. Additionally, I welcome and have extensive experience working with individuals who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals in polyamorous or non-traditional relationships.

Clients who work with me are seeking a collaborative effort for wellness, open to mind / body approaches and a healthful path. Clients may be dealing with Anxiety or Depression, Trauma or Life Transitions (job related / relational / fertility / men's & women's issues / LGBTQIA+ / aging). You may be working to find peace & purpose in your life. I hope to help you in evaluating and processing internal and external barriers that may prevent you from actualizing authentic-self potential. We will do this work with psychodynamic and somatic principals. We will work together to provide applicable skills for meeting the goals we set forth.

Do you feel like you logically understand why you are the way you are and yet still struggle with emotion identification, feeling emotions in your body, and making larger changes? Therapy provides a therapeutic relationship that can help guide you toward building a better connection and understanding of yourself. Do you want to have a better sense of identity? A better connection with you body? A sense of acceptance with your trauma? Therapy can provide you with the tools to discover yourself through your mental and physical wellness.

My approach is one of collaboration, curiosity, humor and warmth, using an anti-oppression framework. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I bring empathy, skill and understanding with how to carefully engage and shift the effects of stress, grief, anxiety, depression and past traumas. Navigating relationships, identity questions and adjusting to life transitions is a significant part of this work. I welcome working with clients from all cultural, class, ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds; abilities; gender identities; and sexual orientations.

Are you a woman struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-expression, or body-image concerns? You're not alone. Trying to fix everything you dislike about yourself can be draining. In my practice, I offer a supportive space where you can explore these challenges without judgment. You don't have to be perfect to take up space in this world. You deserve to feel safe and confident in your own skin. When we face ourselves with kindness and become the compassionate witness to our own stories, we lay the groundwork for profound transformation.

You're over it. Feeling sad and heartbroken about what you've endured in life. You don't want to continue struggling to get through the day. Your nervous system feels like it's in survival mode to cope and it's affecting your relationships, self-worth, and work. It's time for that black cloud over your head to stop controlling you. Whether you're struggling with identity, sexuality, relational trauma, grief, anxiety, or burnout, you have options to grow beyond this quicksand keeping you stuck.

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?”

My therapy style is eclectic and will tailor therapeutic interventions based on the individual needs, goals, and life experiences of each client. I utilize evidenced based practices including ACT, CBT, EFT, and somatic processing. No matter what the theory or intervention, my is focused on working through a trauma-informed lens and my approach is warm and person-centered. I have experience working with various mood disorders (such as depression and anxiety), trauma and PTSD, psychosis, adjustment disorders, and personality disorders.

Are you feeling stuck despite your efforts to overcome life's challenges? Do you find the same issues resurfacing, hindering your progress? Struggling to set boundaries while maintaining connections in your relationships? Despite your accomplishments, do you feel trapped in old patterns that lead to hurt, frustration, or unhappiness? What may feel like personal shortcomings is often your body’s response to past trauma- a profound intelligence signaling the need for acknowledgment and healing.

I provide a culturally competent, anti - racist, LGBTQ+ affirming space. I have expertise in working with people who want support with healthy sexuality, trauma, self- esteem issues, depression, grief, and anxiety. I feel comfortable working with teens and adults, and have the most experience working with female identified individuals.

My love is helping people learn to navigate the terrain of the body and to find the wisdom and freedom of feeling and ‘sensing’ as ways of knowing and healing. This domain is difficult to navigate alone - We live in a time when our nervous systems are deeply taxed and carry significant trauma, and in which the cultural resources for healing have been repressed or lost under the weight of systems of oppression. I want to help you find your way back to a sense of wholeness by listening to your innate wisdom. Please note- I only accept clients who have some form of contemplative practice because it creates a foundation for our work!

Licensed in FL and NC. Do you want to feel more connected? In therapy we’ll get to the root of what holds you back, heal, and integrate new ways of being. I specialize in deepening relationships, healing attachment wounds, attachment styles, LGBTQIA+, and conscious living. This work is very personal to me. That’s why I’ve dedicated my life to healing generational trauma, and supporting others on their journey. Deep understanding is the most powerful healer. If you want to embrace all of your emotions and all parts of yourself and others; call me. I’d love to hear from you!

It is my great honor to be of service to people and assist them in having more alignment, integration, and coherence in their lives. I have a doctoral degree in psychology and have worked in mental health for 25 years. I work with adults and my ideal clients are people who are interested in learning ways to source more spaciousness, curiosity, and compassion in their lives to help get untangled from old cognitive and emotional patterning no longer serving them. My approach to therapy has evolved over these last 25 years to become more holistic and my toolbox is ever expanding as I am a very committed life long student and seeker.

My approach to therapy begins with developing a strong rapport with the client. I work to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship through compassion, empathy, and support. You can expect a laid-back, nonjudgmental environment – perhaps even a bit of humor. Seeking therapy is a sign of strength that should be appreciated as such.

Jason is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina (LCSWA) and Maryland (LMSW). Jason believes deeply in the human capacity to heal, grow, and be happy. As a therapist, he offers a non-judgmental and compassionate space where clients can tap into that capacity. He combines depth and practicality in his work with clients, creating a space where clients can expect to be thoroughly cared for and understood as well as challenged and given the tools to prosper.

Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.