Somatic Therapists in Wausau, WI
Behavioral Health Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAS
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54401 (Online Only)
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
Rachel N Sheldon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Jan Spangler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54401
Not accepting new clients
My focus is on your individual journey; my energy & efforts are spent meeting you where you are to meet your goals. I have dedicated my life to helping adolescents, individuals, couples, and families overcome their life challenges with compassion & professional guidance. I incorporate my extensive experience with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after having worked within a suicide prevention and intervention program for at-risk adolescents. I have also had the opportunity to work with a diverse array of clientele in order to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, managing stress, relationships, military personnel, veterans, & their families.
My focus is on your individual journey; my energy & efforts are spent meeting you where you are to meet your goals. I have dedicated my life to helping adolescents, individuals, couples, and families overcome their life challenges with compassion & professional guidance. I incorporate my extensive experience with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after having worked within a suicide prevention and intervention program for at-risk adolescents. I have also had the opportunity to work with a diverse array of clientele in order to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, managing stress, relationships, military personnel, veterans, & their families.
Online Therapists
Using a holistic approach I combine traditional therapy models with the wisdom of yoga and somatic therapy to foster profound emotional processing and healing.
Join me on a holistic journey toward self-discovery and healing. You may question: “What season of life am I in?”, “How am I handling the transition?”, “How does anxiety or depression show up for me?”, “Is it my body? Is it my mind? Or both?” When we understand our own unique challenges, even though overwhelming, we are able to navigate them easier. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, my approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique needs to promote well-being by exploring the intersection of mental and physical experiences.
Using a holistic approach I combine traditional therapy models with the wisdom of yoga and somatic therapy to foster profound emotional processing and healing.
Join me on a holistic journey toward self-discovery and healing. You may question: “What season of life am I in?”, “How am I handling the transition?”, “How does anxiety or depression show up for me?”, “Is it my body? Is it my mind? Or both?” When we understand our own unique challenges, even though overwhelming, we are able to navigate them easier. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, my approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique needs to promote well-being by exploring the intersection of mental and physical experiences.
Julia Tami Witt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913 (Online Only)
I integrate a somatic practice in emotions literacy, emotional regulations skills through dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational enhancing techniques, inner child work, and trauma specific interventions to release emotional pain and emotional wellness and peace in your life.
My philosophy is counseling is simple but powerful. I help people make sense of their feelings so that they no longer have to have a disconnection between what they think and how they feel. I work specifically to help you make sense of your feelings by teaching you how to feel so that you can find some emotional peace. The most painful thing is when you feel stuck, powerless, and can't make sense of your situation.
I integrate a somatic practice in emotions literacy, emotional regulations skills through dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational enhancing techniques, inner child work, and trauma specific interventions to release emotional pain and emotional wellness and peace in your life.
My philosophy is counseling is simple but powerful. I help people make sense of their feelings so that they no longer have to have a disconnection between what they think and how they feel. I work specifically to help you make sense of your feelings by teaching you how to feel so that you can find some emotional peace. The most painful thing is when you feel stuck, powerless, and can't make sense of your situation.
My practice uses a combination of therapies suited for each individual client. Somatic Experiencing & Neurofeedback is a primary tools I use in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Mindfulness to treat anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep issues and other disorders.
My practice uses a combination of therapies suited for each individual client. Somatic Experiencing & Neurofeedback is a primary tools I use in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Mindfulness to treat anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep issues and other disorders.
Samantha Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, APSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913
As a somatic-oriented psychotherapist, Samantha’s mission is to alleviate suffering, grow compassion, and foster healing by integrating body-centered approaches into the therapeutic process. Samantha is committed to guiding individuals on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, recognizing the profound connection between the body, mind, and spirit while integrating traditional therapeutic modalities with somatic practices. Compassion is the cornerstone of her methodology, guiding individuals through their pain with empathy, understanding, and a steadfast belief in their innate capacity for healing.
As a somatic-oriented psychotherapist, Samantha’s mission is to alleviate suffering, grow compassion, and foster healing by integrating body-centered approaches into the therapeutic process. Samantha is committed to guiding individuals on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, recognizing the profound connection between the body, mind, and spirit while integrating traditional therapeutic modalities with somatic practices. Compassion is the cornerstone of her methodology, guiding individuals through their pain with empathy, understanding, and a steadfast belief in their innate capacity for healing.
Emerging Minds Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54914
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who has explored trauma treatment modalities that include: Emotional Freedoms Techniques (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Not accepting clients at this time. My ideal client is one who is curious about themselves and seeking to find internal growth. My specialization is in trauma so those interested in how trauma gets processed in the body, the understanding of how mental health concerns like anxiety and depression play a role in our daily life, and ultimately what can we do to help find solutions to better understand options for caring for ourselves and others. I would be honored to help you where ever your starting point is.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who has explored trauma treatment modalities that include: Emotional Freedoms Techniques (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Not accepting clients at this time. My ideal client is one who is curious about themselves and seeking to find internal growth. My specialization is in trauma so those interested in how trauma gets processed in the body, the understanding of how mental health concerns like anxiety and depression play a role in our daily life, and ultimately what can we do to help find solutions to better understand options for caring for ourselves and others. I would be honored to help you where ever your starting point is.
I offer an integrated approach using body-centered therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and IFS, while staying true to biblical applications that ultimately bring freedom and healing.
Do you find yourself dwelling on the past or worrying about the future? Are you feeling emotionally or mentally disconnected with yourself or in your relationships? Or maybe (if you're really being honest) there's a gap between what you know to be true about your Christian faith and what you actually believe in your heart? Stress and trauma can leave us feeling disconnected in so many ways. As a Christian therapist specializing in trauma, I help clients understand the deep impacts of trauma, while also supporting them in rebuilding a healthy connection with their body, soul, and spirit.
I offer an integrated approach using body-centered therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and IFS, while staying true to biblical applications that ultimately bring freedom and healing.
Do you find yourself dwelling on the past or worrying about the future? Are you feeling emotionally or mentally disconnected with yourself or in your relationships? Or maybe (if you're really being honest) there's a gap between what you know to be true about your Christian faith and what you actually believe in your heart? Stress and trauma can leave us feeling disconnected in so many ways. As a Christian therapist specializing in trauma, I help clients understand the deep impacts of trauma, while also supporting them in rebuilding a healthy connection with their body, soul, and spirit.
As an experienced trauma therapist,I believe in your ability to heal! Using a combination of cognitive, somatic and mindfulness techniques, you will start to see powerful changes in your life.
Do you want to feel more grounded and balanced? Do you ever feel like you're stuck repeating the same habits and behavioral patterns despite wanting to change? Or maybe you've gone through painful past experiences that you can't seem to get over even with time. Anxiety and that feeling of "overwhelm" can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others, unable to move forward. You're ready to take even the smallest of steps towards your best life. You're ready to start doing something for YOU and to feel genuinely happy again. I believe in you and would love to support you on your journey!
As an experienced trauma therapist,I believe in your ability to heal! Using a combination of cognitive, somatic and mindfulness techniques, you will start to see powerful changes in your life.
Do you want to feel more grounded and balanced? Do you ever feel like you're stuck repeating the same habits and behavioral patterns despite wanting to change? Or maybe you've gone through painful past experiences that you can't seem to get over even with time. Anxiety and that feeling of "overwhelm" can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others, unable to move forward. You're ready to take even the smallest of steps towards your best life. You're ready to start doing something for YOU and to feel genuinely happy again. I believe in you and would love to support you on your journey!
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma (using somatic therapies, including somatic experiencing and brainspotting), relational and family issues, sexual issues (individuals and couples), grief and forgiveness, men’s and women’s issues, abuse recovery, existential concerns, ADHD in individuals and relationships, Christian counseling, and more.
I love working with clients who aren't afraid to be curious, or who may still be afraid, but are willing to gently explore those tender places in themselves that keep them stuck and unfulfilled. Anyone who is willing to dip a toe into unfamiliar waters is brave and capable of obtaining the healing and peace they're seeking. I love being a kind and, sometimes, firm guide in this process and am humbled and gratified to walk alongside my clients on this path.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma (using somatic therapies, including somatic experiencing and brainspotting), relational and family issues, sexual issues (individuals and couples), grief and forgiveness, men’s and women’s issues, abuse recovery, existential concerns, ADHD in individuals and relationships, Christian counseling, and more.
I love working with clients who aren't afraid to be curious, or who may still be afraid, but are willing to gently explore those tender places in themselves that keep them stuck and unfulfilled. Anyone who is willing to dip a toe into unfamiliar waters is brave and capable of obtaining the healing and peace they're seeking. I love being a kind and, sometimes, firm guide in this process and am humbled and gratified to walk alongside my clients on this path.
New Depth Counseling & Wellness Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54303
The treatment models I often use are brain-body based therapies like Brainspotting with somatic mindfulness approaches that supports the body's natural ability to heal.
My purpose is to teach, guide, and support all those seeking to live up to their highest potential. My intentions as a psychotherapist are to help you understand, release, and heal the parts of "self" that are felt to be out of balance, stuck, and/or wounded. We have the innate ability to heal ourselves from past stories that no longer serve us in the present. This profound healing can transform your life to have more meaning and purpose. My area of strengths include treating trauma, secondary trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, performance issues, mood disorders, and/or other behavioral health issues hindering your quality of life.
The treatment models I often use are brain-body based therapies like Brainspotting with somatic mindfulness approaches that supports the body's natural ability to heal.
My purpose is to teach, guide, and support all those seeking to live up to their highest potential. My intentions as a psychotherapist are to help you understand, release, and heal the parts of "self" that are felt to be out of balance, stuck, and/or wounded. We have the innate ability to heal ourselves from past stories that no longer serve us in the present. This profound healing can transform your life to have more meaning and purpose. My area of strengths include treating trauma, secondary trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, performance issues, mood disorders, and/or other behavioral health issues hindering your quality of life.
Julie L Decker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, FDN-P
Verified Verified
Neenah, WI 54956 (Online Only)
I offer established clinical practices incorporating holistic strategies including TFCBT, EMDR, Somatic and Movement Therapies, Horse-assisted Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, and Christian based therapy upon request.
I have a master's degree in clinical psychology and 33 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor specializing in Attention Deficit Disorders, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Holistic Stress Resolution, Relational Issues, Christian Counseling, Foster and Adoptive children, and children facing atypical neurological issues. I am also a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and advanced practitioner in training for certification in the Biology of Trauma. My goal is to get to the root of the challenge, with compassion. Where there is a symptom; there is a cause. Where there is a cause; there is a solution.
I offer established clinical practices incorporating holistic strategies including TFCBT, EMDR, Somatic and Movement Therapies, Horse-assisted Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, and Christian based therapy upon request.
I have a master's degree in clinical psychology and 33 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor specializing in Attention Deficit Disorders, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Holistic Stress Resolution, Relational Issues, Christian Counseling, Foster and Adoptive children, and children facing atypical neurological issues. I am also a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and advanced practitioner in training for certification in the Biology of Trauma. My goal is to get to the root of the challenge, with compassion. Where there is a symptom; there is a cause. Where there is a cause; there is a solution.
Victoria Zweifelhofer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
My clinical approach is integrative and collaborative as all people are different. Mindfulness is at the core of all approaches I utilize in practice. I utilize Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients build a base of skills to improve their quality of life including decreasing unhealthy coping mechanisms and building healthier relationships. I work with a variety of techniques with individuals who struggle with PTSD or Complex PTSD including Self-Compassion, Prolonged Exposure, and Somatic therapies. I provide tools for clients to practice in between sessions to help them progress toward their individual goals.
My clinical approach is integrative and collaborative as all people are different. Mindfulness is at the core of all approaches I utilize in practice. I utilize Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients build a base of skills to improve their quality of life including decreasing unhealthy coping mechanisms and building healthier relationships. I work with a variety of techniques with individuals who struggle with PTSD or Complex PTSD including Self-Compassion, Prolonged Exposure, and Somatic therapies. I provide tools for clients to practice in between sessions to help them progress toward their individual goals.
Neko J Vanevenhoven
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Supervi
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Little Chute, WI 54140
My work primarily revolves around ones natural psychological parts and how those parts interact with ones somatic experience.
Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! In addition, I am dually licensed in MN and WI and an approved supervisor for LMFT and LPCC. My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received!
My work primarily revolves around ones natural psychological parts and how those parts interact with ones somatic experience.
Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! In addition, I am dually licensed in MN and WI and an approved supervisor for LMFT and LPCC. My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received!
Mary Beth King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Green Bay, WI 54303
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the helping field for over 20 years, with the last 14 years focusing on uncovering the best therapies/techniques to address trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression, as well as addressing performance enhancement, which includes but is not limited to Brainspotting, Somatic therapies, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
As a psychotherapist, I love what I do. I am most passionate about empowering people to tap into their own innate and natural ability to heal and grow. My treatment philosophy is nonjudgmental, strength-based, and trauma informed. My therapeutic style is to help individuals find their inner gifts and challenge them in a compassionate and direct way. Every individual has their own personal journey that is unique to them all that is needed is a foundation of trust, respect, and equality for clients to heal. I believe as a helping professional it is an honor and a privilege to be a part of that path to wellness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the helping field for over 20 years, with the last 14 years focusing on uncovering the best therapies/techniques to address trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression, as well as addressing performance enhancement, which includes but is not limited to Brainspotting, Somatic therapies, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
As a psychotherapist, I love what I do. I am most passionate about empowering people to tap into their own innate and natural ability to heal and grow. My treatment philosophy is nonjudgmental, strength-based, and trauma informed. My therapeutic style is to help individuals find their inner gifts and challenge them in a compassionate and direct way. Every individual has their own personal journey that is unique to them all that is needed is a foundation of trust, respect, and equality for clients to heal. I believe as a helping professional it is an honor and a privilege to be a part of that path to wellness.
Arianna Gerrits
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I work with adults navigating grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use concerns. I have a special interest in working with women struggling with self-esteem issues, as well as postpartum and perinatal depression. As your therapist, I hold unconditional positive regard for you and will show up as compassionate, validating and direct.
I work with adults navigating grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use concerns. I have a special interest in working with women struggling with self-esteem issues, as well as postpartum and perinatal depression. As your therapist, I hold unconditional positive regard for you and will show up as compassionate, validating and direct.
Nikki Deziel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma and chronic stress can leave us disconnected from our sense of self and inner wisdom. This can make life difficult, as your guidance system is not easily accessible and external factors end up steering your life. You may also feel a general lack of safety in your body and this world. Healing past trauma, improving relational patterns and building self-trust, can support you in living a more aligned life. I know how hard this work is, including owning what you Actually want and holding yourself with compassion for what has already occurred.
Trauma and chronic stress can leave us disconnected from our sense of self and inner wisdom. This can make life difficult, as your guidance system is not easily accessible and external factors end up steering your life. You may also feel a general lack of safety in your body and this world. Healing past trauma, improving relational patterns and building self-trust, can support you in living a more aligned life. I know how hard this work is, including owning what you Actually want and holding yourself with compassion for what has already occurred.
Now accepting patients. I am a dual diagnosis therapist skilled in working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns, addiction/substance use disorders, or both. I am a consummate professional that has treated a variety of patients varying from age 6 and up. I hold the following credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and Independent Clinical Supervisor.
Now accepting patients. I am a dual diagnosis therapist skilled in working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns, addiction/substance use disorders, or both. I am a consummate professional that has treated a variety of patients varying from age 6 and up. I hold the following credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and Independent Clinical Supervisor.
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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.