Somatic Therapists in Antioch, TN
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Eric Bottoms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, EFT, EMDR, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antioch, TN 37013
EFT, EMDR, Somatic, CSAT, and Attachment theory guide my work.
Do you struggle with sex getting more daily attention than your closest relationships? Maybe a previous infidelity or betrayal continues to plague the relationship? Many of my clients struggle to make sense of emotions, but long to feel safe and connected to friends and family. Despite our best protective strategies, emotional experiences will not be ignored. Over a lifespan, adaptive protective strategies of the past become our prisons. Mal-adaptive in the present, old and helpful strategies of the past form the barriers to trusting safe and connected relationships we all desperately desire.
EFT, EMDR, Somatic, CSAT, and Attachment theory guide my work.
Do you struggle with sex getting more daily attention than your closest relationships? Maybe a previous infidelity or betrayal continues to plague the relationship? Many of my clients struggle to make sense of emotions, but long to feel safe and connected to friends and family. Despite our best protective strategies, emotional experiences will not be ignored. Over a lifespan, adaptive protective strategies of the past become our prisons. Mal-adaptive in the present, old and helpful strategies of the past form the barriers to trusting safe and connected relationships we all desperately desire.
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Choosing a therapist can be one of the most difficult decisions we ever make. So many to choose from, and questions abound: "Is he qualified?" "You know, she's qualified BUT is she going to know how to help me and my particular situation." One of the most important relationships we can have in life, but, so often, we just arbitrarily choose someone in a listing based on insurance, their hair, or some other arbitrary element. Although I certainly believe intuition plays a role, we But we must do our due diligence in making sure we ask the right questions and seek the right information.
Choosing a therapist can be one of the most difficult decisions we ever make. So many to choose from, and questions abound: "Is he qualified?" "You know, she's qualified BUT is she going to know how to help me and my particular situation." One of the most important relationships we can have in life, but, so often, we just arbitrarily choose someone in a listing based on insurance, their hair, or some other arbitrary element. Although I certainly believe intuition plays a role, we But we must do our due diligence in making sure we ask the right questions and seek the right information.
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Experiencing Life Consciously, LLC
LPC, RYT-200, Coach
Verified Verified
Antioch, TN 37013 (Online Only)
Many of us struggle with the weight of our thoughts and emotions which can lead to us to feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Do your intense feelings cause you to say or do things in the moment that you later regret? Are your relationships suffering due to emotional conflicts? Do you fear judgment or rejection and find it hard to express your honest feelings? Are you looking for better ways to manage your emotions and show up as your true self? Ignoring intense feelings can increase stress and anxiety causing harm to your mind and body. By learning to master your emotions, you can regain control over your life.
Many of us struggle with the weight of our thoughts and emotions which can lead to us to feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Do your intense feelings cause you to say or do things in the moment that you later regret? Are your relationships suffering due to emotional conflicts? Do you fear judgment or rejection and find it hard to express your honest feelings? Are you looking for better ways to manage your emotions and show up as your true self? Ignoring intense feelings can increase stress and anxiety causing harm to your mind and body. By learning to master your emotions, you can regain control over your life.
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Are you someone who's navigating complex emotional challenges and identity issues? You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand yourself and others. I work with individuals, couples, and families aged 13 and up, providing guidance and validation as they confront these issues. Overall, my ideal clients want to improve their mental health, deepen their self-understanding and relationships, and find peace and fulfillment. They seek a therapist who specializes in addressing their concerns with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and expertise.
Are you someone who's navigating complex emotional challenges and identity issues? You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand yourself and others. I work with individuals, couples, and families aged 13 and up, providing guidance and validation as they confront these issues. Overall, my ideal clients want to improve their mental health, deepen their self-understanding and relationships, and find peace and fulfillment. They seek a therapist who specializes in addressing their concerns with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and expertise.
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Being a human in an endless world of possibilities can be hard to navigate, but not impossible. I was born in Mexico and raised in the United States, and I know first-hand how hard navigating the world can be. Having worked with individuals there is beauty in complexity. We are made of different parts and one thing or one experience does not define who YOU are. I enjoy working in a collaborative form with individuals struggling around identity, personal/generational trauma, or other parts of their story. Every story is different and together we can explore your internal world and rediscover the “you” you are seeking.
Being a human in an endless world of possibilities can be hard to navigate, but not impossible. I was born in Mexico and raised in the United States, and I know first-hand how hard navigating the world can be. Having worked with individuals there is beauty in complexity. We are made of different parts and one thing or one experience does not define who YOU are. I enjoy working in a collaborative form with individuals struggling around identity, personal/generational trauma, or other parts of their story. Every story is different and together we can explore your internal world and rediscover the “you” you are seeking.
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We strive to build relationships that heal. Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
We strive to build relationships that heal. Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
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Kevana S West
Pre-Licensed Professional, r-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antioch, TN 37013 (Online Only)
Our collective struggle is that we have inherited a world of imbalance and as such, imbalance lives within each of us. It is my belief that healing is done in community, and that true change can only occur in the space between individuals. Together, we will work to find equilibrium and healing amongst the madness. It is my goal to help clients develop and hone the best version of themselves according to their own vision. Through the integration of movement and the expressive arts, I seek to assist clients in rewriting their narratives in a way that embodies dignity and strength.
Our collective struggle is that we have inherited a world of imbalance and as such, imbalance lives within each of us. It is my belief that healing is done in community, and that true change can only occur in the space between individuals. Together, we will work to find equilibrium and healing amongst the madness. It is my goal to help clients develop and hone the best version of themselves according to their own vision. Through the integration of movement and the expressive arts, I seek to assist clients in rewriting their narratives in a way that embodies dignity and strength.
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Life is full of twists and turns, filled with traumas and hardships that we cannot predict or control. We develop coping mechanisms to survive, to protect ourselves from pain and turmoil. These coping mechanisms may have served you well in the past, but now they may be holding you back, causing more harm than good. Through therapy, we can unearth these defense mechanisms and unravel the wounds that lie beneath. Traumas can build up over time, clouding our vision. By healing these wounds, you can begin to see yourself and the world more clearly, and shed the layers of protection that no longer serve you.
Life is full of twists and turns, filled with traumas and hardships that we cannot predict or control. We develop coping mechanisms to survive, to protect ourselves from pain and turmoil. These coping mechanisms may have served you well in the past, but now they may be holding you back, causing more harm than good. Through therapy, we can unearth these defense mechanisms and unravel the wounds that lie beneath. Traumas can build up over time, clouding our vision. By healing these wounds, you can begin to see yourself and the world more clearly, and shed the layers of protection that no longer serve you.
More Therapists Nearby
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Irena Stjepic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Unlock Healing with Somatic Attachment-Focused EMDR Therapy. Are you struggling with current or past pain and discomfort? I specialize in Somatic Attachment-Focused EMDR therapy, combining body-mind techniques to support healing. I also integrate the Safe and Sound Protocol and Neurofeedback into my practice. As a Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant, I work with young adults (16+) and adults facing recent trauma, Complex PTSD from unhealed childhood experiences, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, medical trauma, and more.
Unlock Healing with Somatic Attachment-Focused EMDR Therapy. Are you struggling with current or past pain and discomfort? I specialize in Somatic Attachment-Focused EMDR therapy, combining body-mind techniques to support healing. I also integrate the Safe and Sound Protocol and Neurofeedback into my practice. As a Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant, I work with young adults (16+) and adults facing recent trauma, Complex PTSD from unhealed childhood experiences, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, medical trauma, and more.
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I am trained in EMDR using somatic, attachment based, experiential approaches that acknowledge the whole self in the process of healing.
It takes courage to reach out for help. I am passionate about partnering and walking alongside others in some of their most difficult moments to help them reach a sense of hope and healing. I believe we are designed to heal. My greatest priority is creating an atmosphere of safety where my clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. There may have been places in your story where you learned tools to help you survive and those tools are no longer helpful but actually keeping you from living from a place of wholeness.
I am trained in EMDR using somatic, attachment based, experiential approaches that acknowledge the whole self in the process of healing.
It takes courage to reach out for help. I am passionate about partnering and walking alongside others in some of their most difficult moments to help them reach a sense of hope and healing. I believe we are designed to heal. My greatest priority is creating an atmosphere of safety where my clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. There may have been places in your story where you learned tools to help you survive and those tools are no longer helpful but actually keeping you from living from a place of wholeness.
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Lauren Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37219
I use a combination of somatic and experiential methods, attachment-based EMDR, Internal Family Systems, breathwork, and mindfulness-based interventions to help you heal and integrate major life experiences, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, disconnection, loneliness, and relationship issues.
I invite all parts of your story into the room. I most often hear that what is wanted from therapy is hope and relief. Relief from anxiety, hope for your relationship. I believe you can achieve self-esteem, hope, and healing. I've seen it happen many times. Trusting this process is the first step. You don't have to do this alone. I can stand with you and guide you towards a safe and secure self within life's ups and downs. You can learn how to regain a sense of self, heal from the past, come home to your body, and create a life you find worth in living.
I use a combination of somatic and experiential methods, attachment-based EMDR, Internal Family Systems, breathwork, and mindfulness-based interventions to help you heal and integrate major life experiences, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, disconnection, loneliness, and relationship issues.
I invite all parts of your story into the room. I most often hear that what is wanted from therapy is hope and relief. Relief from anxiety, hope for your relationship. I believe you can achieve self-esteem, hope, and healing. I've seen it happen many times. Trusting this process is the first step. You don't have to do this alone. I can stand with you and guide you towards a safe and secure self within life's ups and downs. You can learn how to regain a sense of self, heal from the past, come home to your body, and create a life you find worth in living.
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I bring my 4 years of additional specialized training in Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, Psychedelic therapy, and meditation/mindfulness to help you reconnect to your inner wisdom and transform core beliefs and patterns.
I know how hard it can be to look at endless profiles on here to find the "right" person. I also get just how exhausting it can be to be a human sometimes! Perhaps you've tried talk therapy and have made insights but still find yourself in the same patterns- numbing out, escaping, lashing out, etc. I offer something different. As a somatic and mindfulness based therapist, I help you tune into the nervous system, the body, and present moment as a doorway into helping you access deeper parts of yourself. In this process, I am beside you as you meet yourself and step into the growth and transformation waiting to take root.
I bring my 4 years of additional specialized training in Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, Psychedelic therapy, and meditation/mindfulness to help you reconnect to your inner wisdom and transform core beliefs and patterns.
I know how hard it can be to look at endless profiles on here to find the "right" person. I also get just how exhausting it can be to be a human sometimes! Perhaps you've tried talk therapy and have made insights but still find yourself in the same patterns- numbing out, escaping, lashing out, etc. I offer something different. As a somatic and mindfulness based therapist, I help you tune into the nervous system, the body, and present moment as a doorway into helping you access deeper parts of yourself. In this process, I am beside you as you meet yourself and step into the growth and transformation waiting to take root.
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I am a compassionate therapist who helps individuals manage worry, stress, and anxiety holistically. Understanding how these affect the mind and body, I build rapport and empathy to create a safe space. I listen attentively and collaborate with clients to uncover root causes, aiming to positively impact their lives. I practice client-centered therapy, tailoring my approach to each individual's needs and combining therapeutic modalities like EMDR, somatic exercises, and DBT. My eclectic approach uncovers effective coping skills for clients. Central to my methodology are somatic exercises such as movement, yoga/Qigong, nature walks, a
I am a compassionate therapist who helps individuals manage worry, stress, and anxiety holistically. Understanding how these affect the mind and body, I build rapport and empathy to create a safe space. I listen attentively and collaborate with clients to uncover root causes, aiming to positively impact their lives. I practice client-centered therapy, tailoring my approach to each individual's needs and combining therapeutic modalities like EMDR, somatic exercises, and DBT. My eclectic approach uncovers effective coping skills for clients. Central to my methodology are somatic exercises such as movement, yoga/Qigong, nature walks, a
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Catherine Virden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37201
I want to offer you more than traditional talk therapy, I want to offer you a space to find an inner connection with your mind, body, and soul through exploring emotions, sensations, dreams and the things left unspoken. Sometimes if we skip over our emotions, our bodies will express them through symptomology, and navigating immune sensitivities is complicated. My hope is that the therapy room becomes an experiential space where you hash out what it feels like to engage in safety, connection, resonating with another person. We can navigate this through somatic based EMDR, applied polyvagal, somatic experiencing.
I want to offer you more than traditional talk therapy, I want to offer you a space to find an inner connection with your mind, body, and soul through exploring emotions, sensations, dreams and the things left unspoken. Sometimes if we skip over our emotions, our bodies will express them through symptomology, and navigating immune sensitivities is complicated. My hope is that the therapy room becomes an experiential space where you hash out what it feels like to engage in safety, connection, resonating with another person. We can navigate this through somatic based EMDR, applied polyvagal, somatic experiencing.
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Lindsey Magner Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
I have extensive training in experiential intervention, including the intensive experiential training at Onsite, Stan Tatkin's PACT 1 training, Terry Real's RLT Level 1 training, and I employ polyvagal theory and somatic experiencing techniques in all sessions.
One of the most meaningful parts of the human experience is being in relationship. Whether it’s premarital, marital/partnership or divorce adjustment, I love to help couples discern the kindest, safest, most loving way to navigate their world. The relationships we had with our primary caregivers often serve as a template for how we negotiate romantic partnership, and those models don’t always work for us. We carry the stories of all attachment relationships with us, and they impact the way we interact with our partners. When the going gets tough and love itself is not enough, how do we turn toward our chosen ones instead of away?
I have extensive training in experiential intervention, including the intensive experiential training at Onsite, Stan Tatkin's PACT 1 training, Terry Real's RLT Level 1 training, and I employ polyvagal theory and somatic experiencing techniques in all sessions.
One of the most meaningful parts of the human experience is being in relationship. Whether it’s premarital, marital/partnership or divorce adjustment, I love to help couples discern the kindest, safest, most loving way to navigate their world. The relationships we had with our primary caregivers often serve as a template for how we negotiate romantic partnership, and those models don’t always work for us. We carry the stories of all attachment relationships with us, and they impact the way we interact with our partners. When the going gets tough and love itself is not enough, how do we turn toward our chosen ones instead of away?
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Jennifer K. Knowles
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
I have advanced training in Brainspotting, Somatic Experiential (SomEx), and Hypnotherapy and I use these as effective adjunct services with more common modalities such as CBT and ACT.
I work with clients from all walks of life and with a variety of concerns and lived experiences. My approach to therapy is through a polyvagal-informed, body-based lens incorporating therapeutic modalities designed to attend to biological systems as well as core thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. Clients who are interested in achieving a better understanding of the body/brain connection and who would like to address chronic pain, tension, and trauma in the body will find help here. My goal is to restore ease and empower you to connect with your own innate healing abilities.
I have advanced training in Brainspotting, Somatic Experiential (SomEx), and Hypnotherapy and I use these as effective adjunct services with more common modalities such as CBT and ACT.
I work with clients from all walks of life and with a variety of concerns and lived experiences. My approach to therapy is through a polyvagal-informed, body-based lens incorporating therapeutic modalities designed to attend to biological systems as well as core thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. Clients who are interested in achieving a better understanding of the body/brain connection and who would like to address chronic pain, tension, and trauma in the body will find help here. My goal is to restore ease and empower you to connect with your own innate healing abilities.
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Hazel House, PLLC / Lindsay E. Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in talk therapy. Talking about your problems is helpful, but sometimes you need more! If you are ready to take your healing to the next level, please reach out! We integrate somatic and experiential therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, IFS, psychodrama, nature therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, Neurofeedback, holistic health coaching, and more, to go deeper, so you can truly heal from past experiences. There are no quick fixes - there is only the journey to truly know, love, and care for yourself, and our team of expert therapists is ready to take the journey with you.
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in talk therapy. Talking about your problems is helpful, but sometimes you need more! If you are ready to take your healing to the next level, please reach out! We integrate somatic and experiential therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, IFS, psychodrama, nature therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, Neurofeedback, holistic health coaching, and more, to go deeper, so you can truly heal from past experiences. There are no quick fixes - there is only the journey to truly know, love, and care for yourself, and our team of expert therapists is ready to take the journey with you.
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Jessie Risman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
I am passionate about the heart and deeply committed to seeing you live more fully by engaging yours. Because your needs are as unique and valuable as your story, my therapy is grounded in Person-Centered Theory. I trust you to be the expert on your own life, and thus the expert in the room. My approach to therapy is integrative and trauma-informed. While drawing from Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and Play and Expressive Arts Therapy, my focus remains on the most powerful tool, the relationship. From my own healing journey, I have come to believe we're wounded in the context of relationship, and we heal in relationship, too.
I am passionate about the heart and deeply committed to seeing you live more fully by engaging yours. Because your needs are as unique and valuable as your story, my therapy is grounded in Person-Centered Theory. I trust you to be the expert on your own life, and thus the expert in the room. My approach to therapy is integrative and trauma-informed. While drawing from Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and Play and Expressive Arts Therapy, my focus remains on the most powerful tool, the relationship. From my own healing journey, I have come to believe we're wounded in the context of relationship, and we heal in relationship, too.
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Katy Hurst Counseling & Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37024
Our approach is based in attachment theory, IFS/parts, somatic therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
Are you tired of constantly trying to heal? Does it feel like other people got a handbook on how to handle emotions, relationships, and work-life balance, but you were left off the list? At this point, you may even have a laundry list of diagnoses - Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Autism, disordered eating - but you struggle to find success through traditional therapy. If this is you, we need to chat!
Our approach is based in attachment theory, IFS/parts, somatic therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
Are you tired of constantly trying to heal? Does it feel like other people got a handbook on how to handle emotions, relationships, and work-life balance, but you were left off the list? At this point, you may even have a laundry list of diagnoses - Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Autism, disordered eating - but you struggle to find success through traditional therapy. If this is you, we need to chat!
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Sara Combos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37219
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training (3yr program).
I operate from the perspective that therapy is not about changing ourselves. Rather, therapy is simply creating space for the seemingly dark, fearful, and shameful parts within us. These parts want to be seen and accepted, just as we all do. In sessions, I encourage my client to allow their body and inner wisdom to drive the progression of the therapeutic process. I believe that healing occurs as we gently move towards non-resistance and self-acceptance. This process catalyzes the body’s innate ability to transform emotions, the conscious, and the subconscious mind.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training (3yr program).
I operate from the perspective that therapy is not about changing ourselves. Rather, therapy is simply creating space for the seemingly dark, fearful, and shameful parts within us. These parts want to be seen and accepted, just as we all do. In sessions, I encourage my client to allow their body and inner wisdom to drive the progression of the therapeutic process. I believe that healing occurs as we gently move towards non-resistance and self-acceptance. This process catalyzes the body’s innate ability to transform emotions, the conscious, and the subconscious mind.
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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.