Somatic Therapists in West University Place, TX
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Toby D Howell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005
These are: Emotion Focused Therapy (Through Emotion, Meeting Core Needs, Empowering Relationships), Existential Humanistic Therapy (Increasing Awareness, Meaning, and Being Present), and Somatic Experiencing (Working with the Nervous System Resolving Traumatic Activation and Triggers).
I passionately work to empower clients. I believe in your ability to experience a life that you love starting now. If you choose to work with me, I will use my extensive experience and years of practice to support you in working through areas of your life where you feel hopeless, inhibited, or stuck. Come to know that there is nothing innately wrong with you. There are just problems that you have not distinguished and are not sure how to work through. I can support you in developing your own skills to work through them all. Are you ready to start down the path to experiencing a life you love? Will you contact me? Let's start moving!
These are: Emotion Focused Therapy (Through Emotion, Meeting Core Needs, Empowering Relationships), Existential Humanistic Therapy (Increasing Awareness, Meaning, and Being Present), and Somatic Experiencing (Working with the Nervous System Resolving Traumatic Activation and Triggers).
I passionately work to empower clients. I believe in your ability to experience a life that you love starting now. If you choose to work with me, I will use my extensive experience and years of practice to support you in working through areas of your life where you feel hopeless, inhibited, or stuck. Come to know that there is nothing innately wrong with you. There are just problems that you have not distinguished and are not sure how to work through. I can support you in developing your own skills to work through them all. Are you ready to start down the path to experiencing a life you love? Will you contact me? Let's start moving!
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Kristin K Anderson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005 (Online Only)
As a licensed psychologist for over three decades, I draw from a wealth of experience and understanding to help you improve your life. I emphasize the connection between a healthy mind, a healthy body, and a healthy life. I work with you to utilize strengths while improving weaknesses. My goal is to help you achieve personal growth that can improve all aspects of your life.
As a licensed psychologist for over three decades, I draw from a wealth of experience and understanding to help you improve your life. I emphasize the connection between a healthy mind, a healthy body, and a healthy life. I work with you to utilize strengths while improving weaknesses. My goal is to help you achieve personal growth that can improve all aspects of your life.
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Stefanie C Barthmare
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
West University Place, TX 77005
Are you ready for therapy? If you're frustrated, feeling alone in the struggle and interested in understanding more about the patterns that have kept you (and your relationship) stuck, it’s time. Therapy with me will help you get started on the path to making real, lasting changes. While taking the first step to meet a psychotherapist can be difficult, your relationships and mental health are worth it. I can offer you the kind of support, guidance and gentle feedback that may be useful, no matter the challenge. Let's take the next step together. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Virtual teletherapy is done using Zoom.
Are you ready for therapy? If you're frustrated, feeling alone in the struggle and interested in understanding more about the patterns that have kept you (and your relationship) stuck, it’s time. Therapy with me will help you get started on the path to making real, lasting changes. While taking the first step to meet a psychotherapist can be difficult, your relationships and mental health are worth it. I can offer you the kind of support, guidance and gentle feedback that may be useful, no matter the challenge. Let's take the next step together. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Virtual teletherapy is done using Zoom.
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Krisztina Petho-Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CIMHP, ICCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005
Now accepting new clients! My primary therapeutic goal is to approach each individual in a unique way. While helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and achieve personal growth and positive change, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients in coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, stress, relationship difficulties, divorce, parenting, grief and loss, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, addictions, bipolar disorders, and more. I see pre-teens, adolescents, families, and adults struggling with behavioral, emotional, or relational issues.
Now accepting new clients! My primary therapeutic goal is to approach each individual in a unique way. While helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and achieve personal growth and positive change, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients in coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, stress, relationship difficulties, divorce, parenting, grief and loss, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, addictions, bipolar disorders, and more. I see pre-teens, adolescents, families, and adults struggling with behavioral, emotional, or relational issues.
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Becky Dodds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005
Every one of us will experience crisis in our lifetime. These intense times of difficulty may be easy to name: relationship strife, a significant loss, or traumatic events. Other times you may be living with the gnawing sense that the life you’ve built doesn’t serve who you truly are. You may be experiencing anxiety and depression, unfulfilling relationships, or a resurfacing of unmet grief or trauma. No matter what distress has arrived at your door, it’s possible that you feel lost and confused and wonder what you can do. You are not alone. I’ve been there, and so has almost everyone you know.
Every one of us will experience crisis in our lifetime. These intense times of difficulty may be easy to name: relationship strife, a significant loss, or traumatic events. Other times you may be living with the gnawing sense that the life you’ve built doesn’t serve who you truly are. You may be experiencing anxiety and depression, unfulfilling relationships, or a resurfacing of unmet grief or trauma. No matter what distress has arrived at your door, it’s possible that you feel lost and confused and wonder what you can do. You are not alone. I’ve been there, and so has almost everyone you know.
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Maria McGreger LPC-Associate; J. Galske Reid LPC-S
LPC Intern, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005
I am a bilingual (Spanish) LPC-Associate dedicated to holistic care tailored to my client's unique values and needs. I work with individuals of all ages, including children over ten, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I offer services for a variety of presenting concerns, including but not limited to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress management, self-esteem, attachment issues, teen issues, women's issues, parenting, relationship issues, and more. I offer high-quality, client-centered care focused on achieving long-term, permanent change for a brighter, resilient future.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) LPC-Associate dedicated to holistic care tailored to my client's unique values and needs. I work with individuals of all ages, including children over ten, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I offer services for a variety of presenting concerns, including but not limited to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress management, self-esteem, attachment issues, teen issues, women's issues, parenting, relationship issues, and more. I offer high-quality, client-centered care focused on achieving long-term, permanent change for a brighter, resilient future.
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Claire Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005
There are reasons why we are the way we are and react to the world around us. Whether it be how we were raised, our school or work environment, or significant life events, we are impacted by systems and events around us. Though we try to make changes on our own, it can be challenging and feel hopeless. You have done the best you can with what you had in front of you, and this strength has led you to taking a huge step, asking for support. Through individual, couple, or family therapy, we will work together to explore how you, you and your loved one, and/ or family have been impacted.
There are reasons why we are the way we are and react to the world around us. Whether it be how we were raised, our school or work environment, or significant life events, we are impacted by systems and events around us. Though we try to make changes on our own, it can be challenging and feel hopeless. You have done the best you can with what you had in front of you, and this strength has led you to taking a huge step, asking for support. Through individual, couple, or family therapy, we will work together to explore how you, you and your loved one, and/ or family have been impacted.
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Audrey Omenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005
Currently accepting new clients, in-person & teletherapy available. Stepping into the process of counseling takes courage, vulnerability, creativity, and curiosity. It requires the use of one’s whole self—body, mind, emotion and spirit. We also all need community to do the work of healing. Finding a trusted counselor can be one such communal support as you move through the process of excavating who you really are from beneath confusing and toxic layers of culture, religion, family messages, trauma, and unhealthy beliefs about yourself and others.
Currently accepting new clients, in-person & teletherapy available. Stepping into the process of counseling takes courage, vulnerability, creativity, and curiosity. It requires the use of one’s whole self—body, mind, emotion and spirit. We also all need community to do the work of healing. Finding a trusted counselor can be one such communal support as you move through the process of excavating who you really are from beneath confusing and toxic layers of culture, religion, family messages, trauma, and unhealthy beliefs about yourself and others.
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Live Your Best Life Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005 (Online Only)
At Live Your Best Life Counseling Services, our mission is to empower individuals to thrive by nurturing one's overall well-being that encompasses the mind, body, & spirit. We are committed to fostering a transformative journey towards self-discovery, resilience, & fulfillment. Through compassionate care, evidence-based practices, & a holistic approach, we aim to equip individuals with the tools & support needed to achieve balance, vitality, & inner harmony. At the heart of our mission lies a deep dedication to guiding each individual towards living authentically & embracing their full potential.
At Live Your Best Life Counseling Services, our mission is to empower individuals to thrive by nurturing one's overall well-being that encompasses the mind, body, & spirit. We are committed to fostering a transformative journey towards self-discovery, resilience, & fulfillment. Through compassionate care, evidence-based practices, & a holistic approach, we aim to equip individuals with the tools & support needed to achieve balance, vitality, & inner harmony. At the heart of our mission lies a deep dedication to guiding each individual towards living authentically & embracing their full potential.
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Alex Morphew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
I use a flexible approach integrating modalities like mindfulness, somatic work, and IFS, but the foundation of my approach is rooted in attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology.
Hello! I’m Alex, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with adults, emerging adults, and adolescents in individual, group, and family settings. I am a queer-identified, neurodivergent therapist who is HAES aligned, neurodiversity affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. In our space, it is my goal to provide a warm, compassionate, and welcoming place where you can feel safe to share about whatever is coming up for you. I’m passionate about working with women, LGBTQIA+ adults and adolescents, neurodivergent individuals, emerging adults, and Highly Sensitive People (HSP).
I use a flexible approach integrating modalities like mindfulness, somatic work, and IFS, but the foundation of my approach is rooted in attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology.
Hello! I’m Alex, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with adults, emerging adults, and adolescents in individual, group, and family settings. I am a queer-identified, neurodivergent therapist who is HAES aligned, neurodiversity affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. In our space, it is my goal to provide a warm, compassionate, and welcoming place where you can feel safe to share about whatever is coming up for you. I’m passionate about working with women, LGBTQIA+ adults and adolescents, neurodivergent individuals, emerging adults, and Highly Sensitive People (HSP).
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Rachel Hubbard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialized training in Trauma and Grief Component Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy and am passionate about staying up to date with evidence based interventions.
Growing numbers of adolescents, adults, and families are dealing with issues stemming from anxiety, depression, lack of connection, finding purpose, grief, and loss of control in an ever-changing world. Therapy can look a lot of different ways, but most importantly it is an hour of time dedicated to getting to know yourself and building a meaningful future.
I have specialized training in Trauma and Grief Component Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy and am passionate about staying up to date with evidence based interventions.
Growing numbers of adolescents, adults, and families are dealing with issues stemming from anxiety, depression, lack of connection, finding purpose, grief, and loss of control in an ever-changing world. Therapy can look a lot of different ways, but most importantly it is an hour of time dedicated to getting to know yourself and building a meaningful future.
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Olivia Berkeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77027 (Online Only)
I also utilize other evidence-based modalities such as IFS, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, and ACT in my work.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
I also utilize other evidence-based modalities such as IFS, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, and ACT in my work.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
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Jean Tabitha Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CGP, RYT, SEP2
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bellaire, TX 77401
What feminine part of yourself did you have to destroy to survive in this world. Hi, I’m Jean and I am an embodiment therapist. Embodiment is the feeling of being at home in your own skin and the intimate knowing of your truest self. My therapeutic approach is holistic incorporating Talk Therapy, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Sacred Pilates (a Nervous System based Movement approach), Reiki (Energy healing), EMDR and Brain-spotting and Somatic Experiencing. You will find me relational, casual, conversational and collaborative. A free spirit passionate about empowering women embody Her unique beauty, strength, soul and personal power.
What feminine part of yourself did you have to destroy to survive in this world. Hi, I’m Jean and I am an embodiment therapist. Embodiment is the feeling of being at home in your own skin and the intimate knowing of your truest self. My therapeutic approach is holistic incorporating Talk Therapy, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Sacred Pilates (a Nervous System based Movement approach), Reiki (Energy healing), EMDR and Brain-spotting and Somatic Experiencing. You will find me relational, casual, conversational and collaborative. A free spirit passionate about empowering women embody Her unique beauty, strength, soul and personal power.
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Therapy Center of Houston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
I (Sharon McLendon LPC-S, Practice Founder) am certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Level 1 trained in Somatic Experiencing.
We are passionate about creating an atmosphere of trust and safety where you can openly explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. We actively engage in the therapeutic process and use a warm and empathetic style. Using experiential therapies, we will guide you through a transformative experience. We will also equip you with the tools needed to maintain your treatment gains. Our background allows us to help a wide range of people, our practice focuses primarily on: Individual and Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Relational Issues, Eating Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Reduction.
I (Sharon McLendon LPC-S, Practice Founder) am certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Level 1 trained in Somatic Experiencing.
We are passionate about creating an atmosphere of trust and safety where you can openly explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. We actively engage in the therapeutic process and use a warm and empathetic style. Using experiential therapies, we will guide you through a transformative experience. We will also equip you with the tools needed to maintain your treatment gains. Our background allows us to help a wide range of people, our practice focuses primarily on: Individual and Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Relational Issues, Eating Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Reduction.
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Rama G Gerig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FSW, SEP, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
Waitlist for new clients
Through Somatic Experience Practice (SEP), I am trained as a trauma resolution specialist.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Through Somatic Experience Practice (SEP), I am trained as a trauma resolution specialist.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
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Sarah Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
At Home Body Counseling, Sarah Shelton uses somatic-based therapies - EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing - to help clients increase body awareness, capacity to manage distress, and release trauma.
Home Body Counseling is a space for those looking to feel more calm, comfortable, and connected in their body and relationships. Feeling anxiety, chronic stress, and grief makes it hard to be present, know ourselves, enjoy our lives, or relate to others. Because our bodies hold onto past experiences, it's important we become embodied to help us feel, care, and heal. Being able to slow down, witness, and see all parts of ourselves is how we begin to unburden and release stuck energy from our bodies to become more regulated and whole. This is your invitation to feel at home and at ease in your body, your life. You are welcome here.
At Home Body Counseling, Sarah Shelton uses somatic-based therapies - EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing - to help clients increase body awareness, capacity to manage distress, and release trauma.
Home Body Counseling is a space for those looking to feel more calm, comfortable, and connected in their body and relationships. Feeling anxiety, chronic stress, and grief makes it hard to be present, know ourselves, enjoy our lives, or relate to others. Because our bodies hold onto past experiences, it's important we become embodied to help us feel, care, and heal. Being able to slow down, witness, and see all parts of ourselves is how we begin to unburden and release stuck energy from our bodies to become more regulated and whole. This is your invitation to feel at home and at ease in your body, your life. You are welcome here.
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Merilee Minshew
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
I weave together somatic experiencing, art therapy, CBT/DBT, and other approaches.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Art in Art Therapy. I am known for my warm, caring nature that creates an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance which is tempered with my ability to lovingly challenge my clients with tact and compassion. I help adults who've been through sexual/relational trauma and narcissistic abuse, or who struggle with relational difficulties, dissociative identity/OSDD, and codependency.
I weave together somatic experiencing, art therapy, CBT/DBT, and other approaches.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Art in Art Therapy. I am known for my warm, caring nature that creates an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance which is tempered with my ability to lovingly challenge my clients with tact and compassion. I help adults who've been through sexual/relational trauma and narcissistic abuse, or who struggle with relational difficulties, dissociative identity/OSDD, and codependency.
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Xue ( Sue ) Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77027
Waitlist for new clients
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a way to gently get your nervous system back to equilibrium.
Were you abused, neglected, and traumatized? Were you raised by a tiger mom? Did you raise yourself and everyone else? Do you feel frozen, numb, and disconnected from your body? Do you feel like there's something wrong with you? Do you have a need to be perfect? Do you feel anxious even during downtime? Are you always running and doing and still feel it's not enough? Is food your only friend? Yet, on the outside, you look like the most put-together person. If only people knew what was on the inside.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a way to gently get your nervous system back to equilibrium.
Were you abused, neglected, and traumatized? Were you raised by a tiger mom? Did you raise yourself and everyone else? Do you feel frozen, numb, and disconnected from your body? Do you feel like there's something wrong with you? Do you have a need to be perfect? Do you feel anxious even during downtime? Are you always running and doing and still feel it's not enough? Is food your only friend? Yet, on the outside, you look like the most put-together person. If only people knew what was on the inside.
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Jamie McLemore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77054 (Online Only)
With a Trauma Informed approach I combine Client-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Somatic Therapy and Mindfulness techniques, among others, to tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I am Jamie McLemore, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a 1994 graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington, with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's of Science in Social Work. Over the past 28 years, I have worked with children as young as 5 to geriatrics, in a variety of settings. My experience includes, medical and psychiatric hospitals, child welfare and private practice. My private practice focuses on individuals struggling with concerns such as; trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues and parenting problems.
With a Trauma Informed approach I combine Client-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Somatic Therapy and Mindfulness techniques, among others, to tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I am Jamie McLemore, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a 1994 graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington, with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's of Science in Social Work. Over the past 28 years, I have worked with children as young as 5 to geriatrics, in a variety of settings. My experience includes, medical and psychiatric hospitals, child welfare and private practice. My private practice focuses on individuals struggling with concerns such as; trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues and parenting problems.
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Hi there, it's so nice to meet you and I'm so happy that you have decided to embark on this healing journey. I am a first generation Nigerian America therapist in Austin, TX. I work with a broad range of mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, eating disorders, and addiction. My therapeutic style is warm and empathetic, while still offering direct feedback. I am also aware of how the body stores trauma and can offer guidance on re-regulating your nervous system through somatic experiencing.
Hi there, it's so nice to meet you and I'm so happy that you have decided to embark on this healing journey. I am a first generation Nigerian America therapist in Austin, TX. I work with a broad range of mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, eating disorders, and addiction. My therapeutic style is warm and empathetic, while still offering direct feedback. I am also aware of how the body stores trauma and can offer guidance on re-regulating your nervous system through somatic experiencing.
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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.