Somatic Therapists in Chattanooga, TN
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A typical session with me may include breathwork, mindfulness-based practices, EMDR, Somatic-Attachment Therapy, IFS "parts" work, or CBT.
As a therapist, I will work with you to help strengthen the relationship with yourself while learning how to live a more meaningful life. Working with me, you will learn techniques and practices that help you to increase self-awareness and embrace the life you are wanting. Together, we will explore what is holding you back as you integrate tools that will support you in regulating your nervous system and processing emotions.
A typical session with me may include breathwork, mindfulness-based practices, EMDR, Somatic-Attachment Therapy, IFS "parts" work, or CBT.
As a therapist, I will work with you to help strengthen the relationship with yourself while learning how to live a more meaningful life. Working with me, you will learn techniques and practices that help you to increase self-awareness and embrace the life you are wanting. Together, we will explore what is holding you back as you integrate tools that will support you in regulating your nervous system and processing emotions.
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Kristen McGeehon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37411
In addition to EMDR and somatic work, I offer traditional talk therapy where my sole objective is to truly welcome, understand, & accept all parts of you and your narrative.
As humans, we innately desire to be connected to and understood by others. For some, connection feels terrifying, confusing, and unsafe. I can help you build and foster a life with fulfilling relationships, with others & with yourself. My goal is to help you access bravery & empowerment so that your whole, authentic self drives your actions instead of fear. Stop obsessing, people pleasing, & stewing in resentment. Heal the root of feeling misunderstood, unloveable, and out of place. Learn to engage in honest conversations rather than only speaking your truth when you're alone. Create powerful community and deep meaning in your life.
In addition to EMDR and somatic work, I offer traditional talk therapy where my sole objective is to truly welcome, understand, & accept all parts of you and your narrative.
As humans, we innately desire to be connected to and understood by others. For some, connection feels terrifying, confusing, and unsafe. I can help you build and foster a life with fulfilling relationships, with others & with yourself. My goal is to help you access bravery & empowerment so that your whole, authentic self drives your actions instead of fear. Stop obsessing, people pleasing, & stewing in resentment. Heal the root of feeling misunderstood, unloveable, and out of place. Learn to engage in honest conversations rather than only speaking your truth when you're alone. Create powerful community and deep meaning in your life.
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I utilize Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, which both assist in healing nervous system dysregulation, build resilience, support stress management and can be used for trauma resolution.
It is my hope to partner with you in learning how to first be with and then move through life's painful experiences in such a way that feels authentic to you. If you have unresolved grief, trauma or other barriers to your ability to thrive, I would love to join you in opening new doors to embodied and conscious living. I enjoy working with folks from most walks of life, those with body-based concerns such as chronic illness, chronic pain or difficult to diagnose physical symptoms that may be having an impact on mental health.
I utilize Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, which both assist in healing nervous system dysregulation, build resilience, support stress management and can be used for trauma resolution.
It is my hope to partner with you in learning how to first be with and then move through life's painful experiences in such a way that feels authentic to you. If you have unresolved grief, trauma or other barriers to your ability to thrive, I would love to join you in opening new doors to embodied and conscious living. I enjoy working with folks from most walks of life, those with body-based concerns such as chronic illness, chronic pain or difficult to diagnose physical symptoms that may be having an impact on mental health.
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Valerie Gaglione
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
My specialty is focused on helping individuals who struggle with anxiety disorders by targeting the somatic symptoms, irrational thoughts, and behavioral patterns keeping them from growing into their best versions of themselves. I also specialize in helping women struggling after traumatic experiences, navigating difficult life transitions, and healing after relationship conflicts. You do not need to navigate these difficulties on your own, and I am here to walk alongside you on your healing journey by empowering you to find meaning in your hardships and overcome the challenges that life has thrown in your path.
My specialty is focused on helping individuals who struggle with anxiety disorders by targeting the somatic symptoms, irrational thoughts, and behavioral patterns keeping them from growing into their best versions of themselves. I also specialize in helping women struggling after traumatic experiences, navigating difficult life transitions, and healing after relationship conflicts. You do not need to navigate these difficulties on your own, and I am here to walk alongside you on your healing journey by empowering you to find meaning in your hardships and overcome the challenges that life has thrown in your path.
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Lynn Helwig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37415
I offer an integrative approach which may include; CBT, DBT strategies, Interpersonal Therapy, Somatic therapy, EMDR (see EMDRIA.
Are you struggling to heal after leaving a toxic relationship? Do you feel as though you’ve lost yourself or you don’t even know who you are? Is it difficult to express your feelings or thoughts? Perhaps you are experiencing tension or communication problems in your relationships? If you have, or are experiencing any of these issues, I would be honored to walk with you and help you navigate your way to confidence, freedom and healing. I work with adults and approach therapy from a Christian worldview. I integrate faith into the counseling process by request.
I offer an integrative approach which may include; CBT, DBT strategies, Interpersonal Therapy, Somatic therapy, EMDR (see EMDRIA.
Are you struggling to heal after leaving a toxic relationship? Do you feel as though you’ve lost yourself or you don’t even know who you are? Is it difficult to express your feelings or thoughts? Perhaps you are experiencing tension or communication problems in your relationships? If you have, or are experiencing any of these issues, I would be honored to walk with you and help you navigate your way to confidence, freedom and healing. I work with adults and approach therapy from a Christian worldview. I integrate faith into the counseling process by request.
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Darlene Mew
Counselor, LPC-MHS, MBA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405 (Online Only)
My approach uses a combination of Somatic Experiencing and Rapid Resolution Therapy with a focus on attachment which focuses on reconsolidation of traumatic memories and creating nervous system regulation.
It gives me joy to come alongside you as a partner in your journey towards being your best self. If you have felt like grief, trauma and anxiety have been holding you back from all you aspire to be, we can work together towards a life that is intentional. I enjoy working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and grief to clear out concerns that have impacted their mental health.
My approach uses a combination of Somatic Experiencing and Rapid Resolution Therapy with a focus on attachment which focuses on reconsolidation of traumatic memories and creating nervous system regulation.
It gives me joy to come alongside you as a partner in your journey towards being your best self. If you have felt like grief, trauma and anxiety have been holding you back from all you aspire to be, we can work together towards a life that is intentional. I enjoy working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and grief to clear out concerns that have impacted their mental health.
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Jessica Hurst-Leggett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37402
In addition to EMDR, I integrate various evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic, Experiential and mindfulness techniques.
Hi! I'm Jessica, a dedicated trauma and EMDR therapist committed to helping my clients navigate the complexities of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, neurodivergence, and parenting challenges. With a compassionate approach and a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, my goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you can heal and thrive. My extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy allows me to effectively address the deep-seated impacts of trauma, helping clients process and integrate distressing memories to achieve lasting relief.
In addition to EMDR, I integrate various evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic, Experiential and mindfulness techniques.
Hi! I'm Jessica, a dedicated trauma and EMDR therapist committed to helping my clients navigate the complexities of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, neurodivergence, and parenting challenges. With a compassionate approach and a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, my goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you can heal and thrive. My extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy allows me to effectively address the deep-seated impacts of trauma, helping clients process and integrate distressing memories to achieve lasting relief.
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Brittany Elizabeth Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37402
I am a certified in DBT (C-DBT) and trained in TF-CBT, mindfulness-based, Coherence Therapy, and somatic approaches.
Life can be difficult but therapy doesn't have to be! If you've talked about your struggles just to feel worse afterwards and see little to no progress, I'd like to introduce myself. You don't need to relive every past hurt or leave feeling emotionally drained at the end of each session. Change is possible without years of therapy! Let me help you figure out what's holding you back and find real, practical solutions so you can live life the way you want to. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP) with over 7 years of experience working with with children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a certified in DBT (C-DBT) and trained in TF-CBT, mindfulness-based, Coherence Therapy, and somatic approaches.
Life can be difficult but therapy doesn't have to be! If you've talked about your struggles just to feel worse afterwards and see little to no progress, I'd like to introduce myself. You don't need to relive every past hurt or leave feeling emotionally drained at the end of each session. Change is possible without years of therapy! Let me help you figure out what's holding you back and find real, practical solutions so you can live life the way you want to. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP) with over 7 years of experience working with with children, adolescents, and adults.
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Experiential therapy supports the thinking mind in taking a rest while your emotional and somatic experiences come through.
My approach to personal growth is rooted in the notion that therapy is soul work. I believe each person has a deep, intuitive connection to their own inner world, but this world is often obscured by the trials of everyday life. The pathway to our inner world becomes darkest when we continue to live with manifestations of trauma. This may look like depression, anxiety, relational dysfunction, a constant state of fight or flight, or profound grief. If this feels like your experience, I hope to support you in awakening your natural wisdom and healing abilities. You may be seeking relief, but you are worthy and capable of restoration.
Experiential therapy supports the thinking mind in taking a rest while your emotional and somatic experiences come through.
My approach to personal growth is rooted in the notion that therapy is soul work. I believe each person has a deep, intuitive connection to their own inner world, but this world is often obscured by the trials of everyday life. The pathway to our inner world becomes darkest when we continue to live with manifestations of trauma. This may look like depression, anxiety, relational dysfunction, a constant state of fight or flight, or profound grief. If this feels like your experience, I hope to support you in awakening your natural wisdom and healing abilities. You may be seeking relief, but you are worthy and capable of restoration.
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Logan Miles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37402 (Online Only)
I have ongoing training through Somatic Experiencing International, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Neuroscience-informed counseling, Sensory Awareness yoga training, as well as a 500-RYT advanced yoga certification.
I offer a nurturing, collaborative therapeutic environment, committed to bringing compassion and curiosity as you explore parts of yourself and share your experiences. Much of the distress and dysregulation we experience in life develops in relationships. Alternatively, with care and safety, the counseling relationship can be a space of healing and regulation. Incorporating mindfulness and acceptance practices, we allow space to explore and process your emotions, and to grow capacity for regulation in times of distress and overwhelm.
I have ongoing training through Somatic Experiencing International, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Neuroscience-informed counseling, Sensory Awareness yoga training, as well as a 500-RYT advanced yoga certification.
I offer a nurturing, collaborative therapeutic environment, committed to bringing compassion and curiosity as you explore parts of yourself and share your experiences. Much of the distress and dysregulation we experience in life develops in relationships. Alternatively, with care and safety, the counseling relationship can be a space of healing and regulation. Incorporating mindfulness and acceptance practices, we allow space to explore and process your emotions, and to grow capacity for regulation in times of distress and overwhelm.
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Maddie Storz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37401
I utilize experiential, somatic, parts-work, emotion focused, grief-work, trauma focused and narrative techniques in my process.
Pregnancy, parenthood and fertility challenges can be so stressful and overwhelming it can be difficult to know how to manage all the emotions and intensity of the stress. It can feel like you're drowning! I would love to be there with you in the healing process. My passion is working with individuals navigating the perinatal (pertaining to the period between conception and 3 years postpartum) and parenthood stages of life. I have advanced training in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic birth experiences, stillbirth, child loss, pregnancy loss, reproductive trauma, assisted fertility stress and fertility challenges.
I utilize experiential, somatic, parts-work, emotion focused, grief-work, trauma focused and narrative techniques in my process.
Pregnancy, parenthood and fertility challenges can be so stressful and overwhelming it can be difficult to know how to manage all the emotions and intensity of the stress. It can feel like you're drowning! I would love to be there with you in the healing process. My passion is working with individuals navigating the perinatal (pertaining to the period between conception and 3 years postpartum) and parenthood stages of life. I have advanced training in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic birth experiences, stillbirth, child loss, pregnancy loss, reproductive trauma, assisted fertility stress and fertility challenges.
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I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to choose towards something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! What if every wrongness was a strength not yet acknowledged? You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!
I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to choose towards something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! What if every wrongness was a strength not yet acknowledged? You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!
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As a therapist with a deep passion for working with pre-teens and teens, I understand that the journey through adolescence can be both exciting and challenging. During these formative years, many young people face significant struggles, including behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and family dynamics that can feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where young clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop healthy coping strategies, and build resilience.
As a therapist with a deep passion for working with pre-teens and teens, I understand that the journey through adolescence can be both exciting and challenging. During these formative years, many young people face significant struggles, including behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and family dynamics that can feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where young clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop healthy coping strategies, and build resilience.
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Carley Chollman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
I offer individualized counseling for adults wanting to explore their understanding of themselves and the world around them. It can be scary to pursue the healing of deep wounds; I provide a space for individuals to pursue this with authenticity and confidence. If your hurt is manifesting in problematic beliefs and behaviors, it is time to create a new path and find relief.
I offer individualized counseling for adults wanting to explore their understanding of themselves and the world around them. It can be scary to pursue the healing of deep wounds; I provide a space for individuals to pursue this with authenticity and confidence. If your hurt is manifesting in problematic beliefs and behaviors, it is time to create a new path and find relief.
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Every person who steps through my door is a unique individual. Like many multi-faceted people, you may be experiencing confusing or conflicting internal "signals" telling you your life needs changing. Ongoing frustration, worry, sadness, tension, relationship conflict, or disinterest in things that used to give you joy are signs that your life really wants your attention! Distress may drive you to seek relief, but may also indicate your readiness for change. With careful attention, hard work, and the right therapeutic fit, your deepest challenges could, ironically, become the bedrock for a better life.
Every person who steps through my door is a unique individual. Like many multi-faceted people, you may be experiencing confusing or conflicting internal "signals" telling you your life needs changing. Ongoing frustration, worry, sadness, tension, relationship conflict, or disinterest in things that used to give you joy are signs that your life really wants your attention! Distress may drive you to seek relief, but may also indicate your readiness for change. With careful attention, hard work, and the right therapeutic fit, your deepest challenges could, ironically, become the bedrock for a better life.
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Heather Monson-James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Waitlist for new clients
For over twenty years, I've been practicing psychotherapy in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I began my career working with complex psychiatric cases. I have since evolved my practice to include a focus on wellness and prevention. I work with individuals, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based treatment techniques that are tailored to each person's unique needs.
For over twenty years, I've been practicing psychotherapy in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I began my career working with complex psychiatric cases. I have since evolved my practice to include a focus on wellness and prevention. I work with individuals, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based treatment techniques that are tailored to each person's unique needs.
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Beth Zumwalt Brewer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Welcome! I’m so glad you're taking this courageous step in searching for the right therapist for you. What a kindness you’re already doing for yourself. You might have unresolved trauma, are dealing with the aftermath of a life transition, or maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and held back..like you aren’t able to live life in the connected way you had imagined. If this sounds familiar, I would love to partner with you. With specialized training in trauma treatment (EMDR), I work with folks from all walks of life who are navigating complex trauma, anxiety, life transitions, boundary setting, and relationship issues.
Welcome! I’m so glad you're taking this courageous step in searching for the right therapist for you. What a kindness you’re already doing for yourself. You might have unresolved trauma, are dealing with the aftermath of a life transition, or maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and held back..like you aren’t able to live life in the connected way you had imagined. If this sounds familiar, I would love to partner with you. With specialized training in trauma treatment (EMDR), I work with folks from all walks of life who are navigating complex trauma, anxiety, life transitions, boundary setting, and relationship issues.
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Sam Wolfe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37419
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience supporting individuals through some of life’s most difficult and transformative moments. My passion is helping clients grow into their best versions, no matter the challenges. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or navigating a major life transition, I’m here to offer the personalized support you need. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can heal, grow, and move forward in your journey
I have extensive experience supporting individuals through some of life’s most difficult and transformative moments. My passion is helping clients grow into their best versions, no matter the challenges. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or navigating a major life transition, I’m here to offer the personalized support you need. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can heal, grow, and move forward in your journey
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Are you exhausted from living with substance misuse, sexual compulsivity, or the pain of trauma? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to help? Having an experienced guide to help navigate the challenges in your healing journey can make all the difference. No matter the trauma or the shape addiction takes (drugs, alcohol, sex, porn, etc.), healing depends on addressing the underlying issues and restoring connection to our bodies, ourselves, others, and the world. As you begin to heal, the need to engage in addictive behavior lessens, ultimately resulting in natural, lifelong recovery.
Are you exhausted from living with substance misuse, sexual compulsivity, or the pain of trauma? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to help? Having an experienced guide to help navigate the challenges in your healing journey can make all the difference. No matter the trauma or the shape addiction takes (drugs, alcohol, sex, porn, etc.), healing depends on addressing the underlying issues and restoring connection to our bodies, ourselves, others, and the world. As you begin to heal, the need to engage in addictive behavior lessens, ultimately resulting in natural, lifelong recovery.
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Barrett Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, EMDR-TR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Have you avoided investment in your own health? Have you sacrificed yourself for many seasons in life to come upon a day where old coping patterns are not getting you through like they once did? Have you tried therapy before but didn't feel heard, seen or understood? Have you gone through something terrifying in your past that has power over you to this day? If any of the above resonates with you, it would be a privilege to meet you where you are and journey beside you.
Have you avoided investment in your own health? Have you sacrificed yourself for many seasons in life to come upon a day where old coping patterns are not getting you through like they once did? Have you tried therapy before but didn't feel heard, seen or understood? Have you gone through something terrifying in your past that has power over you to this day? If any of the above resonates with you, it would be a privilege to meet you where you are and journey beside you.
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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.