Somatic Therapists in Kingston, ON
Cathryn Greenwood
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7L
My therapeutic approach integrates insights from psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and somatic (body) therapy.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, chronic pain, or OCD? Our emotional struggles can often accompany a disconnect between ourselves and others in our lives, and also between our minds and our emotions and bodies. When we do not feel whole we do not seem to be able to live fully and meaningfully within ourselves or in our relationships. You are not alone in this struggle. I can help you reconnect with yourself. We can work together to identify the underlying internal processes and address triggers to your difficulties to help you reach the change that you desire.
My therapeutic approach integrates insights from psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and somatic (body) therapy.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, chronic pain, or OCD? Our emotional struggles can often accompany a disconnect between ourselves and others in our lives, and also between our minds and our emotions and bodies. When we do not feel whole we do not seem to be able to live fully and meaningfully within ourselves or in our relationships. You are not alone in this struggle. I can help you reconnect with yourself. We can work together to identify the underlying internal processes and address triggers to your difficulties to help you reach the change that you desire.
Bria Wannamaker, MS., RP.
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
I offer psychotherapy services including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), inner child work, parts work/Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and somatic healing such as breathwork.
If you are a couple seeking to heal trauma, navigate your relationship or marriage, and begin to truly feel like yourselves again rather than a shell of who you once were, please reach out to me. Years of working with children and families has illuminated to me that the relationship between parents has a significant impact on the wellbeing of children.
Common themes: difficulty connecting in relationships, managing relationships with NPD/BPD people, communicating with partners who shutdown, emotional regulation, managing relational conflict, family relationships, parenting, health, body image, intimacy, attachment.
I offer psychotherapy services including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), inner child work, parts work/Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and somatic healing such as breathwork.
If you are a couple seeking to heal trauma, navigate your relationship or marriage, and begin to truly feel like yourselves again rather than a shell of who you once were, please reach out to me. Years of working with children and families has illuminated to me that the relationship between parents has a significant impact on the wellbeing of children.
Common themes: difficulty connecting in relationships, managing relationships with NPD/BPD people, communicating with partners who shutdown, emotional regulation, managing relational conflict, family relationships, parenting, health, body image, intimacy, attachment.
Kelsey Prohaska
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Through a trauma-focused lens, I draw from modalities such as Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Now offering evening and weekend availability. I focus on supporting individuals and couples experiencing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I also concentrate on working closely with those affected by trauma, stress, and burnout, such as emergency first responders, military personnel, correctional officers, medical professionals, and their family members and loved ones.
Through a trauma-focused lens, I draw from modalities such as Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Now offering evening and weekend availability. I focus on supporting individuals and couples experiencing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I also concentrate on working closely with those affected by trauma, stress, and burnout, such as emergency first responders, military personnel, correctional officers, medical professionals, and their family members and loved ones.
Beginning from a person centered foundation, I use trauma-informed, attachment, somatic and mindfulness-based frameworks in my practice.
It takes courage to begin the counselling process. When you make the choice to work through painful feelings, to change damaging behaviours, or to build stronger relationships, your life improves in many ways. My role is to provide a counselling relationship that allows you to feel safe to share your experiences, feelings and thoughts. I offer a confidential space, support and feedback in order to help you to make the changes you identify. I am passionate about supporting people in building their capacity to connect with the wisdom of their body and emotions and to return to a felt sense of safety and connection to self.
Beginning from a person centered foundation, I use trauma-informed, attachment, somatic and mindfulness-based frameworks in my practice.
It takes courage to begin the counselling process. When you make the choice to work through painful feelings, to change damaging behaviours, or to build stronger relationships, your life improves in many ways. My role is to provide a counselling relationship that allows you to feel safe to share your experiences, feelings and thoughts. I offer a confidential space, support and feedback in order to help you to make the changes you identify. I am passionate about supporting people in building their capacity to connect with the wisdom of their body and emotions and to return to a felt sense of safety and connection to self.
Samantha Pascoal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, GDip, BAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I use world-class somatic counselling techniques to help you bypass obstacles, create relief, and go beyond to live the amazing life you're capable of
You know well the feeling of being "stuck" - stuck in your life, career, relationship. The main problem is, the longer you put things off, the more you get that nagging feeling that you've got to do something. I've been there. The first important way to get yourself out of this space is to imagine life when your problems are gone. You can imagine it now.
I use world-class somatic counselling techniques to help you bypass obstacles, create relief, and go beyond to live the amazing life you're capable of
You know well the feeling of being "stuck" - stuck in your life, career, relationship. The main problem is, the longer you put things off, the more you get that nagging feeling that you've got to do something. I've been there. The first important way to get yourself out of this space is to imagine life when your problems are gone. You can imagine it now.
I often incorporate somatic, behavioural, experiential, and cognitive practices in session.
Not currently accepting new clients - waitlist available. If you are struggling, my aim is to walk alongside you in your journey to wellness, whatever that may look like for you. I am passionate about supporting individuals in developing coping skills, building distress tolerance, and regaining resilience and confidence. I work with my clients to create a personalized treatment plan that can support you in moving forward in your life in a healthy way, whether that be through more effective communication and relationships, processing historical experiences, or mood stabilization.
I often incorporate somatic, behavioural, experiential, and cognitive practices in session.
Not currently accepting new clients - waitlist available. If you are struggling, my aim is to walk alongside you in your journey to wellness, whatever that may look like for you. I am passionate about supporting individuals in developing coping skills, building distress tolerance, and regaining resilience and confidence. I work with my clients to create a personalized treatment plan that can support you in moving forward in your life in a healthy way, whether that be through more effective communication and relationships, processing historical experiences, or mood stabilization.
Candice D’Souza
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, Intern, BA
Verified Verified
Online Only
I operate from diverse modalities especially trauma informed care, somatic therapy, DBT and other modalities to help meet you where you are at.
Are you someone who struggles to balance between work and life responsibilities, feel the pressure of the world and your responsibilities on you, navigating through environments not having been seen or heard? If this is you, you have come to the right place. Whether your goals are to dedicate time for taking care of you, healthier coping tools and a place where you just want answers. In a world of disconnect, we are wired to function out of auto pilot for years not knowing the impacts it can have on our bodies and hearts. This is a space for you to gain re-ownership of your journey and captain of what you want that path to be.
I operate from diverse modalities especially trauma informed care, somatic therapy, DBT and other modalities to help meet you where you are at.
Are you someone who struggles to balance between work and life responsibilities, feel the pressure of the world and your responsibilities on you, navigating through environments not having been seen or heard? If this is you, you have come to the right place. Whether your goals are to dedicate time for taking care of you, healthier coping tools and a place where you just want answers. In a world of disconnect, we are wired to function out of auto pilot for years not knowing the impacts it can have on our bodies and hearts. This is a space for you to gain re-ownership of your journey and captain of what you want that path to be.
Alicia Sergeant
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7M
With a strong foundation and advanced trainings in EMDR, parts work, EFT, somatic and trauma-informed practices.
I’m Alicia, a trauma-informed Registered Psychotherapist (Q) with 14+ years of experience in mental health and addictions. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotion dysregulation. I have specialized experience with first responders, addiction, and sexual trauma. With curiosity and compassion, we’ll explore the parts of you that protect or disconnect to keep you safe.
With a strong foundation and advanced trainings in EMDR, parts work, EFT, somatic and trauma-informed practices.
I’m Alicia, a trauma-informed Registered Psychotherapist (Q) with 14+ years of experience in mental health and addictions. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotion dysregulation. I have specialized experience with first responders, addiction, and sexual trauma. With curiosity and compassion, we’ll explore the parts of you that protect or disconnect to keep you safe.
I am a Certified IFS and Somatic IFS practitioner and trained to Level 2.
It takes a lot of courage to decide to seek support. We start where you are and go at a pace that is comfortable for you. I work with feminist and anti-oppressive perspectives. The areas around which I have experience include depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma, relationship violence, grief, issues around being queer, questioning your sexual orientation and transitioning genders, immigrant and refugee settlement, and culture shock. With clients, I primarily employ the evidence based approaches of Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Brainspotting, Attachment Theory, mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory.
I am a Certified IFS and Somatic IFS practitioner and trained to Level 2.
It takes a lot of courage to decide to seek support. We start where you are and go at a pace that is comfortable for you. I work with feminist and anti-oppressive perspectives. The areas around which I have experience include depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma, relationship violence, grief, issues around being queer, questioning your sexual orientation and transitioning genders, immigrant and refugee settlement, and culture shock. With clients, I primarily employ the evidence based approaches of Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Brainspotting, Attachment Theory, mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory.
I currently work from various modalities such as transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and internal family systems (parts work), to help you gain a deeper understanding of your strengths and increase resilience.
My ideal person to work with is one who has done some personal work already and is wanting to dive deeper. I am often sought out when people have been through the system and are looking for a more compassionate and empowering perspective than what is often offered. Without condoning or promoting the use of any substances, I do work from a harm reduction perspective and support prep and integration of psychedelic experiences as well as harm reduction coaching and consulting for microdosing. I do group ceremonies with breathwork and come from an anti-oppression framework.
I currently work from various modalities such as transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and internal family systems (parts work), to help you gain a deeper understanding of your strengths and increase resilience.
My ideal person to work with is one who has done some personal work already and is wanting to dive deeper. I am often sought out when people have been through the system and are looking for a more compassionate and empowering perspective than what is often offered. Without condoning or promoting the use of any substances, I do work from a harm reduction perspective and support prep and integration of psychedelic experiences as well as harm reduction coaching and consulting for microdosing. I do group ceremonies with breathwork and come from an anti-oppression framework.
Kathryn Irene Thompson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA, BST
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7K
I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches including narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques.
I can help you uncover what is meaningful to you. As a trauma therapist, I have dedicated my professional career to understanding how experiences shape the view of ourselves and the world around us. I offer exploration using talk therapy, behavioural therapies, Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, and The Safe and Sound Protocol.
I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches including narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques.
I can help you uncover what is meaningful to you. As a trauma therapist, I have dedicated my professional career to understanding how experiences shape the view of ourselves and the world around us. I offer exploration using talk therapy, behavioural therapies, Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, and The Safe and Sound Protocol.
Meet Our Somatic Counsellors
Shannon Jervis @ Psychotherapy for You
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My expertise lies in employing various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Psychotherapy, Dying and Bereavement Therapy, Eating Disorders Treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing training (EMDR), Mindfulness, Couples Therapy, and many more.
Hi, my name is Shannon! BSW, MSW, RSW, Master of Social Work I am a dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience working with victims of trauma in diverse settings. Throughout my career, I have provided unwavering support to clients affected by neglect, child abuse, domestic violence, and various mental health challenges. I specialize in creating a collaborative and meaningful treatment plan tailored to individual needs, fostering a therapeutic environment.
My expertise lies in employing various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Psychotherapy, Dying and Bereavement Therapy, Eating Disorders Treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing training (EMDR), Mindfulness, Couples Therapy, and many more.
Hi, my name is Shannon! BSW, MSW, RSW, Master of Social Work I am a dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience working with victims of trauma in diverse settings. Throughout my career, I have provided unwavering support to clients affected by neglect, child abuse, domestic violence, and various mental health challenges. I specialize in creating a collaborative and meaningful treatment plan tailored to individual needs, fostering a therapeutic environment.
Angeline Antonakos Boswell
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I integrate the following: ACT, Narrative Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, EFT, Somatic and Nervous System focus, and Existential Therapy.
To me, therapy is a warm, comfortable space we build together; it’s an hour outside of your everyday life, a shared place we can process whatever needs to be processed from the safety of. Care, compassion, non-judgement, and a genuine therapeutic relationship are the foundations of our work together and are my main priorities. My focus is always holistic: we have to look at every layer - from the cues your body and nervous system are giving you to the systemic messages surrounding you - to reach not just the bandaids but the deeper roots of distress and, ultimately, growth. I work from an actively affirming and anti-oppressive lens.
I integrate the following: ACT, Narrative Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, EFT, Somatic and Nervous System focus, and Existential Therapy.
To me, therapy is a warm, comfortable space we build together; it’s an hour outside of your everyday life, a shared place we can process whatever needs to be processed from the safety of. Care, compassion, non-judgement, and a genuine therapeutic relationship are the foundations of our work together and are my main priorities. My focus is always holistic: we have to look at every layer - from the cues your body and nervous system are giving you to the systemic messages surrounding you - to reach not just the bandaids but the deeper roots of distress and, ultimately, growth. I work from an actively affirming and anti-oppressive lens.
Simon Erlich
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I draw on Humanistic & Somatic therapies to provide integrative and wholistic support.
Are you tired of labels like “anxiety,” “depression,” “addiction,” "BPD," or “PTSD” and instead seek positive change, deeper self-understanding, and a desire to live more fully and authentically? Welcome. Many of my clients are looking for clarity, understanding, and connection—within themselves and in their relationships. Often, they are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, the lingering impact of childhood pains, or preparing for parenthood. I am a gentle and curious therapist, and I bring compassion, honesty, and a quality of stubbornness that I hope will be seen as an unfaltering commitment to your wellbeing.
I draw on Humanistic & Somatic therapies to provide integrative and wholistic support.
Are you tired of labels like “anxiety,” “depression,” “addiction,” "BPD," or “PTSD” and instead seek positive change, deeper self-understanding, and a desire to live more fully and authentically? Welcome. Many of my clients are looking for clarity, understanding, and connection—within themselves and in their relationships. Often, they are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, the lingering impact of childhood pains, or preparing for parenthood. I am a gentle and curious therapist, and I bring compassion, honesty, and a quality of stubbornness that I hope will be seen as an unfaltering commitment to your wellbeing.
Hannah Behzadi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I use an eclectic mix including psychodynamic, exploring how past shapes present; attachment theory, examining relational patterns; Jungian approach, delving into the psyche; somatic practices, connecting mind and body; and mindfulness, enhancing present awareness.
The stress of daily responsibilities, relationships, work, and emotions can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're starting a new job or navigating life in a new city and feeling out of place. Perhaps you’re stepping into or out of a relationship and feeling unsteady. Maybe you’re exhausted from always putting others first, asking yourself, “Who am I?” or “Where do I go from here?” Sometimes, it feels like everything is happening all at once. These moments of uncertainty can spark a longing to reconnect with your inner wisdom, explore deeper parts of yourself, and find clarity, direction, and peace.
I use an eclectic mix including psychodynamic, exploring how past shapes present; attachment theory, examining relational patterns; Jungian approach, delving into the psyche; somatic practices, connecting mind and body; and mindfulness, enhancing present awareness.
The stress of daily responsibilities, relationships, work, and emotions can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're starting a new job or navigating life in a new city and feeling out of place. Perhaps you’re stepping into or out of a relationship and feeling unsteady. Maybe you’re exhausted from always putting others first, asking yourself, “Who am I?” or “Where do I go from here?” Sometimes, it feels like everything is happening all at once. These moments of uncertainty can spark a longing to reconnect with your inner wisdom, explore deeper parts of yourself, and find clarity, direction, and peace.
Jennifer Grindon
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a relational therapist that uses an integrative approach to therapy, drawing influence from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Poly vagal Theory/ Somatic based approaches.
The journey of life holds many unexpected turns that can often lead to feeling lost, stuck and alone. I am dedicated to providing individuals and couples a safe and supportive space where they can slow down and connect to their internal resources. I believe that with a felt sense of safety and the right support, each person has the capacity to grow and heal. I encourage clients to explore how their life experiences are affecting their current circumstances, with the intention of moving toward a satisfying life with meaningful connections.
I am a relational therapist that uses an integrative approach to therapy, drawing influence from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Poly vagal Theory/ Somatic based approaches.
The journey of life holds many unexpected turns that can often lead to feeling lost, stuck and alone. I am dedicated to providing individuals and couples a safe and supportive space where they can slow down and connect to their internal resources. I believe that with a felt sense of safety and the right support, each person has the capacity to grow and heal. I encourage clients to explore how their life experiences are affecting their current circumstances, with the intention of moving toward a satisfying life with meaningful connections.
I work from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective, drawing from evidence-based modalities including, but not limited to, mindfulness-based, internal family systems, and somatic experiencing, as well as cognitive behavioural therapy.
Are you struggling with stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or trauma? Are you looking for a compassionate professional to support you through a difficult time?
Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist. with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
I have worked in the field of human services for more than 15 years, working with adults from all walks of life, facing a wide variety of challenges such as poverty and insecure housing, relationship difficulties, substance and behavioural addictions, and involvement with the justice system.
I work from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective, drawing from evidence-based modalities including, but not limited to, mindfulness-based, internal family systems, and somatic experiencing, as well as cognitive behavioural therapy.
Are you struggling with stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or trauma? Are you looking for a compassionate professional to support you through a difficult time?
Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist. with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
I have worked in the field of human services for more than 15 years, working with adults from all walks of life, facing a wide variety of challenges such as poverty and insecure housing, relationship difficulties, substance and behavioural addictions, and involvement with the justice system.
Nadia Stinson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I integrate somatic, attachment-based and emotion-focused approaches to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or disconnection? If you're reading this, you’ve already taken a courageous step. In my experience, life challenges including trauma, neurodivergence, or emotional dysregulation, can feel heavy to navigate. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA in Counselling Psychology student under supervision, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, whether managing stress, relationship issues, or life transitions. My approach blends compassion with evidence-based strategies to help you find clarity, confidence, and healing.
I integrate somatic, attachment-based and emotion-focused approaches to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or disconnection? If you're reading this, you’ve already taken a courageous step. In my experience, life challenges including trauma, neurodivergence, or emotional dysregulation, can feel heavy to navigate. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA in Counselling Psychology student under supervision, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, whether managing stress, relationship issues, or life transitions. My approach blends compassion with evidence-based strategies to help you find clarity, confidence, and healing.
I have advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) - an evidence-based, mind-body or somatic approach that offers techniques that help retrain the brain to accurately interpret and respond to signals from the body through a lens of safety.
Do you live with Chronic Pain? Is dealing with pain and or the health care system exhausting and all-consuming? Are you still looking for that one thing to help with your pain? Trust someone with extensive experience in the chronic pain therapy. I have developed a deep understanding of the complex physical, emotional, and social factors that contribute to chronic pain. It’s what I do! I’ve been there too. I have lived experience with chronic pain which is now behind me. I present across the country on the topic of chronic pain. My practice is virtual with clients who are residents or physically located in Ontario.
I have advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) - an evidence-based, mind-body or somatic approach that offers techniques that help retrain the brain to accurately interpret and respond to signals from the body through a lens of safety.
Do you live with Chronic Pain? Is dealing with pain and or the health care system exhausting and all-consuming? Are you still looking for that one thing to help with your pain? Trust someone with extensive experience in the chronic pain therapy. I have developed a deep understanding of the complex physical, emotional, and social factors that contribute to chronic pain. It’s what I do! I’ve been there too. I have lived experience with chronic pain which is now behind me. I present across the country on the topic of chronic pain. My practice is virtual with clients who are residents or physically located in Ontario.
Online Talk, Somatic & Sound Therapy.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
My approach includes traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Neurobiology, & Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which addresses somatic symptoms of unresolved trauma.
I bring 24 years of experience to my practice, & clients choose to work with me when they want to change a pattern, discuss a relationship, navigate a life transition, or talk about the past. My role is to guide you on a transformative journey with unwavering support, offering powerful tools to help you feel better & more aligned. During treatment, clients often experience less anxiety, sadness, reactivity, or self-criticism. You’ll practice listening to your feelings, needs, & body which is a skill that increases confidence, makes decision-making easier, clarifies boundaries, & reduces stress overall.
My approach includes traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Neurobiology, & Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which addresses somatic symptoms of unresolved trauma.
I bring 24 years of experience to my practice, & clients choose to work with me when they want to change a pattern, discuss a relationship, navigate a life transition, or talk about the past. My role is to guide you on a transformative journey with unwavering support, offering powerful tools to help you feel better & more aligned. During treatment, clients often experience less anxiety, sadness, reactivity, or self-criticism. You’ll practice listening to your feelings, needs, & body which is a skill that increases confidence, makes decision-making easier, clarifies boundaries, & reduces stress overall.
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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.