Therapists in Spokane Valley, WA
Consider Hope Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Van Der Kolk (2014) wrote "The Body Keeps The Score" where he explains we know about significant neurological changes in the brain due to trauma (above symptoms), but we also know interventions that really work, particularly EMDR & somatic (body) interventions.
When the body holds the physical symptoms of chronic stress and traumatic stress, life can become overwhelming, relationships difficult, and feeling comfortable in your own shoes may become uncertain. You need help to see the path forward and the skills to control and calm yourself in those high-stress moments that come out of nowhere. You want to feel in control of yourself and you want to respond to others in a way that you feel good about, remembering without regret, and feeling strong enough to build the connections you value.
Van Der Kolk (2014) wrote "The Body Keeps The Score" where he explains we know about significant neurological changes in the brain due to trauma (above symptoms), but we also know interventions that really work, particularly EMDR & somatic (body) interventions.
When the body holds the physical symptoms of chronic stress and traumatic stress, life can become overwhelming, relationships difficult, and feeling comfortable in your own shoes may become uncertain. You need help to see the path forward and the skills to control and calm yourself in those high-stress moments that come out of nowhere. You want to feel in control of yourself and you want to respond to others in a way that you feel good about, remembering without regret, and feeling strong enough to build the connections you value.
It is a great privilege to be entrusted with the sacred work of helping individuals navigate life's issues. The therapeutic relationship is unlike any relationship one will experience anywhere because, in the therapy room, they are unconditionally valued and empathically listened to with their best interests in mind, free from hidden agendas, discrimination, or personal gain. In this safe environment, clients are encouraged to develop compassionate curiosity toward the pieces of their life story, which grants insight into their present functioning and is an essential part of their growth journey.
It is a great privilege to be entrusted with the sacred work of helping individuals navigate life's issues. The therapeutic relationship is unlike any relationship one will experience anywhere because, in the therapy room, they are unconditionally valued and empathically listened to with their best interests in mind, free from hidden agendas, discrimination, or personal gain. In this safe environment, clients are encouraged to develop compassionate curiosity toward the pieces of their life story, which grants insight into their present functioning and is an essential part of their growth journey.
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I have been trained in many talk-based therapy modalities. However, I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with my patients. Not everyone is ready for EMDR, and talk-based therapy may be a better fit.
I have been trained in many talk-based therapy modalities. However, I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with my patients. Not everyone is ready for EMDR, and talk-based therapy may be a better fit.
Insurance not accepted; Cash pay only. Do you excel as a student, wife, mom or professional, yet find yourself silently struggling with deep-seated anger, frustration, disappointment, anxiety, insecurity or other challenging emotions? You've tried changing your mindset, perhaps even other therapies, but nothing has reached the core of your struggle and pain. I work with women like you, who are desperate for real change and ready to heal from the inside out. When you truly understand how trauma wounds people, you can begin to learn how to break free from the painful cycles that prevent you from living a full and abundant life.
Insurance not accepted; Cash pay only. Do you excel as a student, wife, mom or professional, yet find yourself silently struggling with deep-seated anger, frustration, disappointment, anxiety, insecurity or other challenging emotions? You've tried changing your mindset, perhaps even other therapies, but nothing has reached the core of your struggle and pain. I work with women like you, who are desperate for real change and ready to heal from the inside out. When you truly understand how trauma wounds people, you can begin to learn how to break free from the painful cycles that prevent you from living a full and abundant life.
What is your story? Have you struggled with some of the incidents or events in your life? Has the intrigue or plot of your narrative become painful and overwhelming? Are you hurting and despairing? There is hope for you. I am passionate about helping individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, coping with medical conditions, and adjustment in life transitions. I enjoy helping individuals learn and implement healthy coping tools and resources needed to overcome the challenging obstacles in their lives.
What is your story? Have you struggled with some of the incidents or events in your life? Has the intrigue or plot of your narrative become painful and overwhelming? Are you hurting and despairing? There is hope for you. I am passionate about helping individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, coping with medical conditions, and adjustment in life transitions. I enjoy helping individuals learn and implement healthy coping tools and resources needed to overcome the challenging obstacles in their lives.
Online Therapists
Suzanna Darlene Toews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
Elk, WA 99009 (Online Only)
Thirty two years ago, when I began to practice, I was fascinated by the resiliency of people individually, and their family systems. I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, with many different challenges. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth and uncomplicated. Most often I lean heavily into Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI). I look at challenges from several viewpoints and work with the client to help them identify the strengths within to address their own concerns.
Thirty two years ago, when I began to practice, I was fascinated by the resiliency of people individually, and their family systems. I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, with many different challenges. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth and uncomplicated. Most often I lean heavily into Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI). I look at challenges from several viewpoints and work with the client to help them identify the strengths within to address their own concerns.
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Nearby Somatic Therapists Searches for Spokane Valley
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- Cheney
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- Deer Park
- Greenacres
- Liberty Lake
- Mead
- Medical Lake
- Millwood
- Spokane
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.