Somatic Therapists in Toronto, ON
Combining mind and body-based therapies with attachment theory, IFS, EMDR and somatic techniques, I use an integrative approach to reach beyond our adult, logical self to the deepest layers of our being; the ones that hold the key to true transformation.
What's your "normal"? Has "just getting by" become a way of life? As we struggle with past and present stresses, living takes a back seat to surviving. We all have a survivor within us - a part that carries us through the bad times and holds us together when we feel like falling apart. It's a brilliant survival strategy. And an unhappy way to live. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? What if there’s more to life than just surviving? What if there’s hope? From getting back to normal to redefining the boundaries of normal, there is a better way. A way to stop surviving and start thriving.
Combining mind and body-based therapies with attachment theory, IFS, EMDR and somatic techniques, I use an integrative approach to reach beyond our adult, logical self to the deepest layers of our being; the ones that hold the key to true transformation.
What's your "normal"? Has "just getting by" become a way of life? As we struggle with past and present stresses, living takes a back seat to surviving. We all have a survivor within us - a part that carries us through the bad times and holds us together when we feel like falling apart. It's a brilliant survival strategy. And an unhappy way to live. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? What if there’s more to life than just surviving? What if there’s hope? From getting back to normal to redefining the boundaries of normal, there is a better way. A way to stop surviving and start thriving.
Using a combination of Emotionally Focussed therapy (EFT, EFFT, EFIT) somatic processing and internal family systems (IFS) we can continue your healing journey using a trifecta of emotional, body, and mind-based therapies.
It can be difficult to navigate our world especially when increased demands are placed on us either internally or from the outside. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you finding it difficult to find yourself with all of the noise and demands that are placed on you? Would you like to claim your personal power and learn how to be the best version of yourself on your own and in relationships? Whether you are suffering with anxiety or depression or a mixture of both, I can help. Perhaps you have a history of emotional, psychological, physical or sexual abuse, or you have been bullied or been in an invalidating environment, I can help.
Using a combination of Emotionally Focussed therapy (EFT, EFFT, EFIT) somatic processing and internal family systems (IFS) we can continue your healing journey using a trifecta of emotional, body, and mind-based therapies.
It can be difficult to navigate our world especially when increased demands are placed on us either internally or from the outside. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you finding it difficult to find yourself with all of the noise and demands that are placed on you? Would you like to claim your personal power and learn how to be the best version of yourself on your own and in relationships? Whether you are suffering with anxiety or depression or a mixture of both, I can help. Perhaps you have a history of emotional, psychological, physical or sexual abuse, or you have been bullied or been in an invalidating environment, I can help.
Barbie Liss | C-PTSD, PTSD, Anxiety, Life Changes
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4G
I offer a trauma-informed, integrated approach that brings a mindful blending of Narrative Therapy, IFS, Somatic, and Structural Dissociation Modalities to help bring desired change.
Hi, welcome to our space. I am a trauma-informed therapist, offering a holistic approach to working with PTSD and C-PTSD, anxiety, and life changes. I know, life can be a lot! I see, hear, and believe the challenge you confront. Anxiety has a way of overwhelming. Trauma and complex-trauma have a way of isolating. Childhood experiences can walk with you even as an adult. I travel with you toward a calm and comfortable existence, a strong sense of Self, and the resilient empowerment that brings. Together we cultivate understanding, self-acceptance, and awareness as we process your experiences.
I offer a trauma-informed, integrated approach that brings a mindful blending of Narrative Therapy, IFS, Somatic, and Structural Dissociation Modalities to help bring desired change.
Hi, welcome to our space. I am a trauma-informed therapist, offering a holistic approach to working with PTSD and C-PTSD, anxiety, and life changes. I know, life can be a lot! I see, hear, and believe the challenge you confront. Anxiety has a way of overwhelming. Trauma and complex-trauma have a way of isolating. Childhood experiences can walk with you even as an adult. I travel with you toward a calm and comfortable existence, a strong sense of Self, and the resilient empowerment that brings. Together we cultivate understanding, self-acceptance, and awareness as we process your experiences.
We draw from different modalities and incorporate both talk therapy and somatic (body-based) techniques into our interventions.
We are a team of dedicated therapists who combine lived experience and clinical expertise. We recognize that while therapy is an important part of maintaining overall well-being, Muslim women often face unique challenges to beginning therapy, and returning to it once they start. We aim to provide Muslim women with a welcoming, supportive, and respectful space where they can fully engage in and benefit from the therapeutic process, without having to leave their faith behind.
Our approach is holistic, evidence-based, collaborative culturally humble, and anti-colonial.
We draw from different modalities and incorporate both talk therapy and somatic (body-based) techniques into our interventions.
We are a team of dedicated therapists who combine lived experience and clinical expertise. We recognize that while therapy is an important part of maintaining overall well-being, Muslim women often face unique challenges to beginning therapy, and returning to it once they start. We aim to provide Muslim women with a welcoming, supportive, and respectful space where they can fully engage in and benefit from the therapeutic process, without having to leave their faith behind.
Our approach is holistic, evidence-based, collaborative culturally humble, and anti-colonial.
Natasha Batshon
Registered Psychotherapist, CNP, MA, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6C
I take a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, integrating techniques like CBT, IFS, somatic therapies, and mindfulness strategies.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions. Whether you’re facing stress at work, feeling disconnected in relationships, or navigating emotional challenges, I’m here to guide you through the process of healing and growth.
I take a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, integrating techniques like CBT, IFS, somatic therapies, and mindfulness strategies.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions. Whether you’re facing stress at work, feeling disconnected in relationships, or navigating emotional challenges, I’m here to guide you through the process of healing and growth.
I use both traditional talk therapy, emotion and somatic methods based on the issues presented and the client’s comfort level.
Difficult life experiences can make coping with daily events challenging. Some people isolate themselves in a variety of ways due to fear of burdening or not being understood by those around them. For others, unprocessed adversity from childhood can leave them feeling a disconnect from the world, loved ones, and even their own bodies. The affects can be feelings of depression, anxiety, shame and/or self-doubt. Counselling is a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore the parts of yourself you have difficulty exploring elsewhere and get tools to help you live the life you want.
I use both traditional talk therapy, emotion and somatic methods based on the issues presented and the client’s comfort level.
Difficult life experiences can make coping with daily events challenging. Some people isolate themselves in a variety of ways due to fear of burdening or not being understood by those around them. For others, unprocessed adversity from childhood can leave them feeling a disconnect from the world, loved ones, and even their own bodies. The affects can be feelings of depression, anxiety, shame and/or self-doubt. Counselling is a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore the parts of yourself you have difficulty exploring elsewhere and get tools to help you live the life you want.
I specialize in somatic, attachment, and trauma-based therapies, continually training in these research-backed techniques.
Feeling secure within ourselves is our birthright, but it’s often not what our experience offers. Perhaps you find it difficult to trust others, or connecting in a meaningful, consistent way. You might be easily anxious, self-doubting and ruminating, frequently wondering how you’re being perceived. Or you find yourself distant, closed off, but longing for safe connection. As a therapist for the past 10 years, I collaborate with reflective, high performing adults as we teach their nervous system new ways to feel trusted and embodied safety, so they can thrive with deeper connection, confidence and authenticity.
I specialize in somatic, attachment, and trauma-based therapies, continually training in these research-backed techniques.
Feeling secure within ourselves is our birthright, but it’s often not what our experience offers. Perhaps you find it difficult to trust others, or connecting in a meaningful, consistent way. You might be easily anxious, self-doubting and ruminating, frequently wondering how you’re being perceived. Or you find yourself distant, closed off, but longing for safe connection. As a therapist for the past 10 years, I collaborate with reflective, high performing adults as we teach their nervous system new ways to feel trusted and embodied safety, so they can thrive with deeper connection, confidence and authenticity.
Marjan Rafiee
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5H
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is trauma-informed, blending psychodynamic therapy with somatic techniques by exploring how unconscious patterns rooted in your past influence your emotional and bodily experiences.
I support individuals who navigate through trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have an interest in working with individuals who experience chronic conditions, including neuropsychological conditions like bipolar disorder and epilepsy, drawing from both knowledge and personal history. Using an integrated approach that combines psychodynamic, trauma-focused, and mind-body techniques, I tailor therapy to individuals' unique needs. Within an anti-oppressive and queer-affirming framework, I provide a space where you feel seen and supported. Rather than just managing symptoms, we explore the deeper patterns shaping your experiences.
My approach is trauma-informed, blending psychodynamic therapy with somatic techniques by exploring how unconscious patterns rooted in your past influence your emotional and bodily experiences.
I support individuals who navigate through trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have an interest in working with individuals who experience chronic conditions, including neuropsychological conditions like bipolar disorder and epilepsy, drawing from both knowledge and personal history. Using an integrated approach that combines psychodynamic, trauma-focused, and mind-body techniques, I tailor therapy to individuals' unique needs. Within an anti-oppressive and queer-affirming framework, I provide a space where you feel seen and supported. Rather than just managing symptoms, we explore the deeper patterns shaping your experiences.
Samantha Paterson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CC-PMH, DTATI, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with a diverse & multicultural population, drawing on a variety of trauma-informed approaches including attachment, somatic & relational therapy to best support individuals & couples.
My clients are often....1) Individuals or couples struggling with relationships patterns including communication issues, persistent arguing/conflict, difficultly articulating needs & navigating life; 2) Young professionals or parents navigating the stressors of life transitions, relationship issues or family expectations, all whilst trying to build their career & find success; 3) Women struggling with the stress to conceive/infertility, pregnancy & postpartum mental health; 4) Parents navigating the daily stressors, demands & responsibilities; and 4) Those looking for a relatable, kind and easy-to-talk-to therapist.
I work with a diverse & multicultural population, drawing on a variety of trauma-informed approaches including attachment, somatic & relational therapy to best support individuals & couples.
My clients are often....1) Individuals or couples struggling with relationships patterns including communication issues, persistent arguing/conflict, difficultly articulating needs & navigating life; 2) Young professionals or parents navigating the stressors of life transitions, relationship issues or family expectations, all whilst trying to build their career & find success; 3) Women struggling with the stress to conceive/infertility, pregnancy & postpartum mental health; 4) Parents navigating the daily stressors, demands & responsibilities; and 4) Those looking for a relatable, kind and easy-to-talk-to therapist.
I use an integrative, relational, mind-body approach and have specialized in complex trauma and dissociation, having trained extensively in EMDR, DBR, Structural Dissociation (parts work), Here+Now Work & somatic-relational modalities such as the Hakomi Method.
It’s not always easy being human, is it? I find that the greatest gift of therapy, when there is a strong air of compassion, presence and curiosity in the therapeutic alliance, is the ability to reclaim our needs, our full range of feelings, our joy and our aliveness. While building skills of mindfulness, self-compassion, and embodied awareness, I believe there is immense possibility that lies in our unfolding wholeness, waiting to be discovered - creative choice made more accessible, when we're less held back by our fears, our core beliefs, and pain that we've had to organize around to survive.
I use an integrative, relational, mind-body approach and have specialized in complex trauma and dissociation, having trained extensively in EMDR, DBR, Structural Dissociation (parts work), Here+Now Work & somatic-relational modalities such as the Hakomi Method.
It’s not always easy being human, is it? I find that the greatest gift of therapy, when there is a strong air of compassion, presence and curiosity in the therapeutic alliance, is the ability to reclaim our needs, our full range of feelings, our joy and our aliveness. While building skills of mindfulness, self-compassion, and embodied awareness, I believe there is immense possibility that lies in our unfolding wholeness, waiting to be discovered - creative choice made more accessible, when we're less held back by our fears, our core beliefs, and pain that we've had to organize around to survive.
Nina Santiago | Inclusive & Integrative Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
In practice, I often draw from Attachment-based and Internal Family System strategies, but I also integrate knowledge and training from various therapeutic approaches, including DBT, ACT, EFT, EFIT, Somatic, Polyvagal, Neurodiversity-affirming, and Strengths-based approaches.
Ever feel like you don’t belong and don’t know where to turn? You may be carrying the pain of being misunderstood or the exhaustion of living life in survival mode. My clients are often struggling with intimate relationships, life transitions, traumatic experiences, shame, grief, loneliness, chronic illness, body image, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. As a queer human with lived experience of trauma and chronic illness, I can relate to the impact that psychological and physical pain can have on your life and relationships. I also welcome existential and spiritual discussions if they align with your healing journey.
In practice, I often draw from Attachment-based and Internal Family System strategies, but I also integrate knowledge and training from various therapeutic approaches, including DBT, ACT, EFT, EFIT, Somatic, Polyvagal, Neurodiversity-affirming, and Strengths-based approaches.
Ever feel like you don’t belong and don’t know where to turn? You may be carrying the pain of being misunderstood or the exhaustion of living life in survival mode. My clients are often struggling with intimate relationships, life transitions, traumatic experiences, shame, grief, loneliness, chronic illness, body image, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. As a queer human with lived experience of trauma and chronic illness, I can relate to the impact that psychological and physical pain can have on your life and relationships. I also welcome existential and spiritual discussions if they align with your healing journey.
Meet Our Somatic Counsellors
Registered Psychotherapist Clinical, Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist, Gestalt Therapist, Master Postural Integration Practitioner ( Somatic body-mind practitioner) Emotional Freedom Techniques - Level 2.
Are you seeking relief, clarity and well-being? Realigning your inner strengths and creating the balance you desire and deserve in your life is achievable! Stressful relationships (personal, family, work), loss, depression, anxiety, anger and conflict are some things I can assist you with. I can help you with being focused and grounded and, ultimately, more present. Being present, with yourself and others, is the only place from which you can make effective, conscious, lasting choices and changes. During 24 years in private practice I've had the privilege of working with many people of different ages, personalities and backgrounds.
Registered Psychotherapist Clinical, Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist, Gestalt Therapist, Master Postural Integration Practitioner ( Somatic body-mind practitioner) Emotional Freedom Techniques - Level 2.
Are you seeking relief, clarity and well-being? Realigning your inner strengths and creating the balance you desire and deserve in your life is achievable! Stressful relationships (personal, family, work), loss, depression, anxiety, anger and conflict are some things I can assist you with. I can help you with being focused and grounded and, ultimately, more present. Being present, with yourself and others, is the only place from which you can make effective, conscious, lasting choices and changes. During 24 years in private practice I've had the privilege of working with many people of different ages, personalities and backgrounds.
Frankie Talon Rose
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, BSW, GIT Dip
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
Our sessions together will weave gentle curiosity and open-ended exploration of who you are as an embodied human in relation to your environment, understanding that what is in the present usually has roots anchored deep in our somatic (body) awareness.
Welcome and thanks for visiting! My name is Frankie, and if you've been reluctant to approach a therapist for support fearing that you will be judged or shamed, I can empathize - and I can probably help.
I am a queer, non-binary, mixed-race, neurodivergent (AuDHD) therapist who specializes in working with clients around issues relating to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, body dysphoria, religious trauma, relationships (monogamous/polyamorous), kink, anxiety, depression, existential issues, neurodivergence & life transitions.
Our sessions together will weave gentle curiosity and open-ended exploration of who you are as an embodied human in relation to your environment, understanding that what is in the present usually has roots anchored deep in our somatic (body) awareness.
Welcome and thanks for visiting! My name is Frankie, and if you've been reluctant to approach a therapist for support fearing that you will be judged or shamed, I can empathize - and I can probably help.
I am a queer, non-binary, mixed-race, neurodivergent (AuDHD) therapist who specializes in working with clients around issues relating to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, body dysphoria, religious trauma, relationships (monogamous/polyamorous), kink, anxiety, depression, existential issues, neurodivergence & life transitions.
Elif Giray - Psychotherapy - Clinical Supervision
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I incorporate internal family systems (IFS), emotion focused, mindfulness, attachment, narrative, strengths/resiliency based, somatic, neuroscience based approaches.
Maybe you are looking to get some relief from anxiety, grief, depression, or to heal trauma. Or maybe you are looking to build confidence, strengthen relationships, or explore ways to communicate. I am here to support and provide a kind, compassionate space to explore, find clarity, steady footing and to grow and thrive. I believe that each individual already has the wisdom and knowledge needed for their own well-being and healing. My role as a therapist is to act as a guide along this journey and provide the tools to work with and help one get in touch with the inherently healing force within each individual.
I incorporate internal family systems (IFS), emotion focused, mindfulness, attachment, narrative, strengths/resiliency based, somatic, neuroscience based approaches.
Maybe you are looking to get some relief from anxiety, grief, depression, or to heal trauma. Or maybe you are looking to build confidence, strengthen relationships, or explore ways to communicate. I am here to support and provide a kind, compassionate space to explore, find clarity, steady footing and to grow and thrive. I believe that each individual already has the wisdom and knowledge needed for their own well-being and healing. My role as a therapist is to act as a guide along this journey and provide the tools to work with and help one get in touch with the inherently healing force within each individual.
In using compassion and non-judgment, I believe in a collective-modality approach, combining mindfulness, somatic-work, and IFS to help you achieve your specific therapeutic goals.
Feeling "not good enough" can take everything out of us.
Whether it stems from trauma, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, or anything else in between, this "not good enough" belief leaves us feeling unsafe in ourselves and unassured in our future. My aim in this work is to create a collaborative pathway forward for you that tends to the wounded parts of your self and accesses strength in vulnerability.
Working from a warm, healing-centred lens, I emphasize the necessity of a collaborative and open therapeutic space. Let's end the cycle of not "enoughness" and build the safety and security needed to make your healing happen.
In using compassion and non-judgment, I believe in a collective-modality approach, combining mindfulness, somatic-work, and IFS to help you achieve your specific therapeutic goals.
Feeling "not good enough" can take everything out of us.
Whether it stems from trauma, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, or anything else in between, this "not good enough" belief leaves us feeling unsafe in ourselves and unassured in our future. My aim in this work is to create a collaborative pathway forward for you that tends to the wounded parts of your self and accesses strength in vulnerability.
Working from a warm, healing-centred lens, I emphasize the necessity of a collaborative and open therapeutic space. Let's end the cycle of not "enoughness" and build the safety and security needed to make your healing happen.
Maryam Mohamed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My trauma-informed, depth-focused approach blends experiential, somatic, and skills-based methods to transform your inner world and create lasting change.
I specialize in helping professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs break free from trauma, from overwork or burnout, from family or relational struggles, and from worrying they’re “too much” or “not enough.”
My trauma-informed, depth-focused approach blends experiential, somatic, and skills-based methods to transform your inner world and create lasting change.
I specialize in helping professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs break free from trauma, from overwork or burnout, from family or relational struggles, and from worrying they’re “too much” or “not enough.”
I incorporate aspects of art therapy, somatic work and trauma-sensitive mindfulness into traditional talk therapy to support integration of thoughts and feelings, or mind and body.
For further support, I bring the benefit of connecting my clients to psychiatrists through my membership with Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic (PMVC) - a collaborative care model where therapists, primary care physicians, and psychiatrists work together seamlessly to offer psychiatric support when needed, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care.
I incorporate aspects of art therapy, somatic work and trauma-sensitive mindfulness into traditional talk therapy to support integration of thoughts and feelings, or mind and body.
For further support, I bring the benefit of connecting my clients to psychiatrists through my membership with Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic (PMVC) - a collaborative care model where therapists, primary care physicians, and psychiatrists work together seamlessly to offer psychiatric support when needed, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care.
Hartwell Counselling, Ltd
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Through the integration of EMDR, Somatic therapy and other evidence-based psychological modalities, I guide clients on a transformative journey.
When was the last time you experienced harmony with your core principles? At Hartwell Counselling, I provide a compassionate and transformative therapy rooted in evidence-based practices such as EMDR. EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and its the gold standard for treating and processing trauma. EMDR reduces trauma symptoms in a shorter time frame than the traditional talk therapy. Many clients have reported a reduction of traumatic symptoms after the initial few sessions of EMDR. EMDR is not a magic cure for trauma but it might produce some symptoms relief.
Through the integration of EMDR, Somatic therapy and other evidence-based psychological modalities, I guide clients on a transformative journey.
When was the last time you experienced harmony with your core principles? At Hartwell Counselling, I provide a compassionate and transformative therapy rooted in evidence-based practices such as EMDR. EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and its the gold standard for treating and processing trauma. EMDR reduces trauma symptoms in a shorter time frame than the traditional talk therapy. Many clients have reported a reduction of traumatic symptoms after the initial few sessions of EMDR. EMDR is not a magic cure for trauma but it might produce some symptoms relief.
Using mindfulness, depth psychology, and somatic awareness, we’ll uncover unconscious patterns and foster resilience.
You feel stuck—trapped in overthinking, depression, or self-doubt. Past wounds still haunt you, making it hard stay in the present. Maybe you're creatively blocked, struggling with your identity, or questioning the way forward. The pressure to perform—on stage, in life, or within yourself—feels relentless, never allowing you to rest. You may have had spiritual experiences through dreams, meditation, or psychedelics but struggle to understand their meaning or how to integrate them. You’re searching for clarity, resilience, and healing. Together, we’ll explore what holds you back and help you reconnect with your authentic self.
Using mindfulness, depth psychology, and somatic awareness, we’ll uncover unconscious patterns and foster resilience.
You feel stuck—trapped in overthinking, depression, or self-doubt. Past wounds still haunt you, making it hard stay in the present. Maybe you're creatively blocked, struggling with your identity, or questioning the way forward. The pressure to perform—on stage, in life, or within yourself—feels relentless, never allowing you to rest. You may have had spiritual experiences through dreams, meditation, or psychedelics but struggle to understand their meaning or how to integrate them. You’re searching for clarity, resilience, and healing. Together, we’ll explore what holds you back and help you reconnect with your authentic self.
I have education and experience in; Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), ACT for Trauma, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Somatic-Based Interventions, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, & DBT Skills.
I support individuals experiencing challenges with relationship/attachment patterns, self-esteem, anxiety, school/career stress, depression, grief/loss, ADHD, ASD, trauma, and life transitions. My approach begins with building a therapeutic rapport to provide space for exploring, curiosity, and healing. I practice from a framework that recognizes your individual strengths, is informed by attachment, considers neuroscience research, and is cognizant of any past trauma/circumstances that brought you here. Collaboratively, we will use a combination of evidence-based strategies to manage your current concerns and foster hope/resilience.
I have education and experience in; Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), ACT for Trauma, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Somatic-Based Interventions, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, & DBT Skills.
I support individuals experiencing challenges with relationship/attachment patterns, self-esteem, anxiety, school/career stress, depression, grief/loss, ADHD, ASD, trauma, and life transitions. My approach begins with building a therapeutic rapport to provide space for exploring, curiosity, and healing. I practice from a framework that recognizes your individual strengths, is informed by attachment, considers neuroscience research, and is cognizant of any past trauma/circumstances that brought you here. Collaboratively, we will use a combination of evidence-based strategies to manage your current concerns and foster hope/resilience.
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Somatic Counsellors
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.