Somatic Therapists in Bristol, TN
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My name is Emmanuel S. John. I am a Psychotherapist/counselor and author in the Tri-Cities area of TN. I've been working with individuals, couples and families for more than 30 years. I help people with personal emotional struggles of all kinds; Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Grief, Trauma and PTSD just to name a few. I have a proven track record and you will see results after every session. I can help but not until you call. I am taking new clients. Cash services, insurance is not necessary. Invest the effort, you're worth it! (Ever consider online therapy? Let's talk.)
My name is Emmanuel S. John. I am a Psychotherapist/counselor and author in the Tri-Cities area of TN. I've been working with individuals, couples and families for more than 30 years. I help people with personal emotional struggles of all kinds; Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Grief, Trauma and PTSD just to name a few. I have a proven track record and you will see results after every session. I can help but not until you call. I am taking new clients. Cash services, insurance is not necessary. Invest the effort, you're worth it! (Ever consider online therapy? Let's talk.)
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To those of you who are finding it hard to function at the level you are used to, the ones desperate for healing from a painful childhood, the ones who are dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience, or struggling to put into words what they are going through, Welcome. To the ones needing support as you navigate a difficult season of your life, the ones seeking support for your beloved child, and the ones needing direction in resolving family crisis and conflict, Welcome. To those of you who feel lost, grieved, alone, or overwhelmed, Welcome. You don't have to do it alone. I see you and I want to help you through it.
To those of you who are finding it hard to function at the level you are used to, the ones desperate for healing from a painful childhood, the ones who are dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience, or struggling to put into words what they are going through, Welcome. To the ones needing support as you navigate a difficult season of your life, the ones seeking support for your beloved child, and the ones needing direction in resolving family crisis and conflict, Welcome. To those of you who feel lost, grieved, alone, or overwhelmed, Welcome. You don't have to do it alone. I see you and I want to help you through it.
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Robin Hebert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristol, TN 37620
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with first responders and veterans. I understand the importance of having a counselor that is culturally competent in these professions. As a former first responder of 18 years (firefighter, EMT and peace officer), I have a sincere and genuine motivation to continue helping others. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationships, performance related challenges with athletes, and sexual health. I work with many individuals from all walks of life, not just first responders.
I am passionate about working with first responders and veterans. I understand the importance of having a counselor that is culturally competent in these professions. As a former first responder of 18 years (firefighter, EMT and peace officer), I have a sincere and genuine motivation to continue helping others. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationships, performance related challenges with athletes, and sexual health. I work with many individuals from all walks of life, not just first responders.
![Photo of Katie Metcalf, LMSW, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/662960b6-84ae-4ef0-9f13-8023a186ad7f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by worry and fear? Do you find yourself struggling with feelings of sadness and self-doubt, unable to break free from the grip of anxiety and depression? Whether you're a teenager navigating the challenges of adolescence, a young adult striving to find your place in the world, or a woman in your 40s seeking to rediscover your sense of self, I'm here to help. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are keeping you stuck and work towards finding effective strategies to overcome these challenges.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by worry and fear? Do you find yourself struggling with feelings of sadness and self-doubt, unable to break free from the grip of anxiety and depression? Whether you're a teenager navigating the challenges of adolescence, a young adult striving to find your place in the world, or a woman in your 40s seeking to rediscover your sense of self, I'm here to help. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are keeping you stuck and work towards finding effective strategies to overcome these challenges.
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Wendi S Read Biblically-Focused Mental Health Coach
MA, CTIC, CMR
Verified Verified
Blountville, TN 37617
YOU are worth investing in! Every day gives us a new chance to begin again. We all are seeking balance and perspective in this very chaotic world. Mitigating personal, professional, academic, relational, and spiritual integrity is a difficult challenge. I’m confident that together we can overcome any challenge or heart-break you face. I specialize in Covert/Overt Narcissistic Abuse Identification & Recovery! Hope is available! If you're ready to address the issues and do the work...I am ready to process them with you!
YOU are worth investing in! Every day gives us a new chance to begin again. We all are seeking balance and perspective in this very chaotic world. Mitigating personal, professional, academic, relational, and spiritual integrity is a difficult challenge. I’m confident that together we can overcome any challenge or heart-break you face. I specialize in Covert/Overt Narcissistic Abuse Identification & Recovery! Hope is available! If you're ready to address the issues and do the work...I am ready to process them with you!
Online Therapists
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The Journey Center for Healing Arts, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, FAMI, MT-BC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37604
(Some of our training includes: EMDR, Brainspotting, Bonny Method GIM, Hakomi, Somatic Mindfulness, MARI and therapeutic Art, Sand Tray and Play therapy, and attachment work.
At The Journey Center for Healing Arts, we are passionate about helping people move beyond their past and into a full, authentic life. Trauma affects us all at some level - surviving physical pain, emotional pain, or spiritual pain - and it can keep us from living the life we want. We want to see you thrive through your healing process instead of continuing to struggle with worry, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, grief, and unhealthy relationships.
(Some of our training includes: EMDR, Brainspotting, Bonny Method GIM, Hakomi, Somatic Mindfulness, MARI and therapeutic Art, Sand Tray and Play therapy, and attachment work.
At The Journey Center for Healing Arts, we are passionate about helping people move beyond their past and into a full, authentic life. Trauma affects us all at some level - surviving physical pain, emotional pain, or spiritual pain - and it can keep us from living the life we want. We want to see you thrive through your healing process instead of continuing to struggle with worry, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, grief, and unhealthy relationships.
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Aaron Free
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
I am a counselor that values the depth of human relationships. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions that can be summarized as somatic and attachment focused, relational, and mindful. All of these interventions are built off of the idea of present moment awareness. This means that I use each moment as potential for awareness into your inner experience. I spend time assisting each client in expanding their window of tolerance for discomfort as well as developing tools and techniques for structural changes. I am experienced working with general mental health concerns as well as what people identify as trauma and PTSD.
I am a counselor that values the depth of human relationships. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions that can be summarized as somatic and attachment focused, relational, and mindful. All of these interventions are built off of the idea of present moment awareness. This means that I use each moment as potential for awareness into your inner experience. I spend time assisting each client in expanding their window of tolerance for discomfort as well as developing tools and techniques for structural changes. I am experienced working with general mental health concerns as well as what people identify as trauma and PTSD.
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Nancy Kaye Waite-O'Brien
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rogersville, TN 37857 (Online Only)
I am California-licensed psychologist and am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner which means I pay attention to how the body responds to emotional distress.
I most often work with with depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I help people in recovery from addiction find a satisfying life, work with those with more complicated mental health issues and also work with those with a history of trauma. My style is to work collaboratively with my clients. This means I help set reasonable and attainable goals for treatment.
I am California-licensed psychologist and am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner which means I pay attention to how the body responds to emotional distress.
I most often work with with depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I help people in recovery from addiction find a satisfying life, work with those with more complicated mental health issues and also work with those with a history of trauma. My style is to work collaboratively with my clients. This means I help set reasonable and attainable goals for treatment.
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As a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, I understand the importance of an individuals somatic self-regulation.
Sometimes life gets hard and talking with someone is helpful. My approach to counseling is Salutogenic in nature and allows my clients to ground in their reality, explore their authentic self as well as find self-regulation through their personal competencies and experiences. We will partner together to help you formulate and understand this view of yourself through a holistic, person-centered approach.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, I understand the importance of an individuals somatic self-regulation.
Sometimes life gets hard and talking with someone is helpful. My approach to counseling is Salutogenic in nature and allows my clients to ground in their reality, explore their authentic self as well as find self-regulation through their personal competencies and experiences. We will partner together to help you formulate and understand this view of yourself through a holistic, person-centered approach.
![Photo of Jordan Ashley Lovetere, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ee348bb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jordan Ashley Lovetere
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach starts with meeting people where they are in their journey through life. I believe in nourishing the inner child within all of us with empathy and kindness. People are the experts of their own lives and I am simply someone to help facilitate the change they wish to implement for themselves. I work with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults to empower them in understanding and accepting themselves and their changing emotions throughout life’s transitions. Movement is a universal language and through gentle curiosity and unconditional positive regard everyone has the ability to grow and thrive.
My therapeutic approach starts with meeting people where they are in their journey through life. I believe in nourishing the inner child within all of us with empathy and kindness. People are the experts of their own lives and I am simply someone to help facilitate the change they wish to implement for themselves. I work with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults to empower them in understanding and accepting themselves and their changing emotions throughout life’s transitions. Movement is a universal language and through gentle curiosity and unconditional positive regard everyone has the ability to grow and thrive.
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Claudia Hirsemann Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kodak, TN 37764
I have limited openings online or in person. I treat severe trauma, complex/developmental trauma, toxic relationship trauma, and misfit people, substance abuse, and am LGBTQIA+ affirming. I work with people 18 years and older. Whether you are dealing with a recent or life long issue your experiences have a great impact on your life. Often we are given mixed or untrue messages & labels that follow us throughout life. I want to help you differentiate who YOU really are from who you have been told you "should be." Together we can find your Authentic You. The fastest way to begin is to fill out this form: forms.gle/56kW2sB42UwQd6DAA
I have limited openings online or in person. I treat severe trauma, complex/developmental trauma, toxic relationship trauma, and misfit people, substance abuse, and am LGBTQIA+ affirming. I work with people 18 years and older. Whether you are dealing with a recent or life long issue your experiences have a great impact on your life. Often we are given mixed or untrue messages & labels that follow us throughout life. I want to help you differentiate who YOU really are from who you have been told you "should be." Together we can find your Authentic You. The fastest way to begin is to fill out this form: forms.gle/56kW2sB42UwQd6DAA
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Jean Marie Sweeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Greeneville, TN 37743 (Online Only)
Another night plagued by nightmares. Another morning waking up anxious and exhausted. “Why do I feel like this?” you wonder to yourself, but you have no answers. You move through each day hyperalert, always waiting for some unseen threat to strike. You’re constantly on edge and find yourself blowing up in anger at the people around you. You want so badly to tell someone – anyone – how you’re feeling, but you’re scared of how they’ll react. You’re supposed to be the strong one, and you don’t want to disappoint anyone. So you push through and put on a brave face, but inside, you’re falling apart. You know something needs to change.
Another night plagued by nightmares. Another morning waking up anxious and exhausted. “Why do I feel like this?” you wonder to yourself, but you have no answers. You move through each day hyperalert, always waiting for some unseen threat to strike. You’re constantly on edge and find yourself blowing up in anger at the people around you. You want so badly to tell someone – anyone – how you’re feeling, but you’re scared of how they’ll react. You’re supposed to be the strong one, and you don’t want to disappoint anyone. So you push through and put on a brave face, but inside, you’re falling apart. You know something needs to change.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated in 2005 from Missouri State University. I am passionate about what I do and the clients I serve. I am creative and think outside the box to help you find your truth, resolve your stressors and create lasting change in your life. I serve a diverse population from infants and primary caregivers, young children, adolescents, teens and adults.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated in 2005 from Missouri State University. I am passionate about what I do and the clients I serve. I am creative and think outside the box to help you find your truth, resolve your stressors and create lasting change in your life. I serve a diverse population from infants and primary caregivers, young children, adolescents, teens and adults.
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Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the competing priorities of daily life? Stuck in unhealthy patterns such as overuse of alcohol, procrastination, or emotional eating? Are your days spent battling perfectionism and negative self-talk? Would you like to be more active socially but struggle with anxiety or feelings of low self-worth? Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy, assessment, and referral services to adults, children, and families.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the competing priorities of daily life? Stuck in unhealthy patterns such as overuse of alcohol, procrastination, or emotional eating? Are your days spent battling perfectionism and negative self-talk? Would you like to be more active socially but struggle with anxiety or feelings of low self-worth? Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy, assessment, and referral services to adults, children, and families.
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Lydia Haurez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingsport, TN 37660
Does your child complain of stomach aches? Say they don't want to go to school? Do they struggle to sleep? Are they having issues with their siblings or other people? Is there a history of trauma? Do you feel at an impasse? Hope is not lost! I work with children and their parents on communicating and solving their struggles together. All children are welcome. I specialize in children, preteens, and teenagers. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can all show up as anger, fear, lethargy, and lack of sleep. The sooner it is addressed the sooner your child can feel better and more themselves.
Does your child complain of stomach aches? Say they don't want to go to school? Do they struggle to sleep? Are they having issues with their siblings or other people? Is there a history of trauma? Do you feel at an impasse? Hope is not lost! I work with children and their parents on communicating and solving their struggles together. All children are welcome. I specialize in children, preteens, and teenagers. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can all show up as anger, fear, lethargy, and lack of sleep. The sooner it is addressed the sooner your child can feel better and more themselves.
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Thom E Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience helping clients. I am a proud Appalachian-American that was born and raised deep in the mountains of Upper Northeast TN. Although my life experience is about what one would expect from this area (cue banjo music), my work experience is vastly different. I have been fortunate to get to work with individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with clients (thanks to the internet) from all over the world, various cultures, religious beliefs, race, gender spectrums and socioeconomic status.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience helping clients. I am a proud Appalachian-American that was born and raised deep in the mountains of Upper Northeast TN. Although my life experience is about what one would expect from this area (cue banjo music), my work experience is vastly different. I have been fortunate to get to work with individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with clients (thanks to the internet) from all over the world, various cultures, religious beliefs, race, gender spectrums and socioeconomic status.
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I have a passion for helping people overcome difficult life struggles. My work is centered on you (individual, couple, or family unit) and all that matters in your world. I will assist in developing constructive coping skills with utilization of CBT-based therapy alongside existential practices that are uniquely tailored to you.
I have a passion for helping people overcome difficult life struggles. My work is centered on you (individual, couple, or family unit) and all that matters in your world. I will assist in developing constructive coping skills with utilization of CBT-based therapy alongside existential practices that are uniquely tailored to you.
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Loving Counseling and Consultation LLC
Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greeneville, TN 37745
At Loving Counseling, our ideal client is one who's motivated to change their lives in a positive way and who just need some assistance to get there. All of our counselors want to support and help you nourish the skills necessary to be successful no matter what challenges you're facing. We see individuals of all ages, couples, and families in our offices. We will work with any issue that comes through our door if our clients think we can be a good fit for them and build a solid relationship to help them heal.
At Loving Counseling, our ideal client is one who's motivated to change their lives in a positive way and who just need some assistance to get there. All of our counselors want to support and help you nourish the skills necessary to be successful no matter what challenges you're facing. We see individuals of all ages, couples, and families in our offices. We will work with any issue that comes through our door if our clients think we can be a good fit for them and build a solid relationship to help them heal.
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Shannon McBride
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jefferson City, TN 37760 (Online Only)
One of the things life has taught me is to not believe everything you think because our mind can really play tricks on us. There is hope even when you think there is none. There are solutions even when you cannot see them, because you have more power than you know.
One of the things life has taught me is to not believe everything you think because our mind can really play tricks on us. There is hope even when you think there is none. There are solutions even when you cannot see them, because you have more power than you know.
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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.