Somatic Therapists in 53213

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Mandi Degner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
I am trained in breathwork as well as dance and somatic movement, which can be valuable tools to connect body and emotions in the healing process.
I am honored to be a person with whom friends, colleagues and clients have trusted to share their stories and trials and triumphs of life. I believe that our shared connections, compassion and authenticity are precious gifts to our health and wellness. The ups and downs of life often get in the way of becoming our best selves. I love working with clients who are struggling to find that voice of authenticity that’s been hidden by loneliness, comparing themselves to an impossible ideal, or even years of trauma and abuse. Together, we’ll work in collaboration, incorporating connection to mind and body to reclaim a sense of wholeness.
I am trained in breathwork as well as dance and somatic movement, which can be valuable tools to connect body and emotions in the healing process.
I am honored to be a person with whom friends, colleagues and clients have trusted to share their stories and trials and triumphs of life. I believe that our shared connections, compassion and authenticity are precious gifts to our health and wellness. The ups and downs of life often get in the way of becoming our best selves. I love working with clients who are struggling to find that voice of authenticity that’s been hidden by loneliness, comparing themselves to an impossible ideal, or even years of trauma and abuse. Together, we’ll work in collaboration, incorporating connection to mind and body to reclaim a sense of wholeness.
(262) 205-5868 View (262) 205-5868
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Tara Guden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Somatic therapy components are interwoven in the practice.
Often my clients have been in traditional talk therapy but something still felt missing or unaddressed. They come to me looking to deepen their mental and emotional well being with something more. Most of my clients struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or boundary setting. Nearly all of my clients have experienced something in their lives that's left them changed in some way such as unhealthy romantic relationships, chronic illness, or a traumatic childhood.
Somatic therapy components are interwoven in the practice.
Often my clients have been in traditional talk therapy but something still felt missing or unaddressed. They come to me looking to deepen their mental and emotional well being with something more. Most of my clients struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or boundary setting. Nearly all of my clients have experienced something in their lives that's left them changed in some way such as unhealthy romantic relationships, chronic illness, or a traumatic childhood.
(414) 810-2552 View (414) 810-2552
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Heather Hart Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
I use a combination of approaches including The Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), EMDR, mindfulness techniques, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and other somatic and humanistic approaches.
I view psychotherapy as a powerful tool for breaking out of confusion and pain. I work with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, performance, life transitions, job problems, relationship issues, loneliness, and unhappiness. I actively and compassionately work with individuals (adults and adolescents) to help them regain a sense of hope, meaning, and connection in their lives, improving their coping skills and to manage daily stress and overcome destructive behaviors. As a therapist, I work with people to create the lives they want, allowing them to interact more successfully in their families, relationships, and the broader community.
I use a combination of approaches including The Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), EMDR, mindfulness techniques, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and other somatic and humanistic approaches.
I view psychotherapy as a powerful tool for breaking out of confusion and pain. I work with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, performance, life transitions, job problems, relationship issues, loneliness, and unhappiness. I actively and compassionately work with individuals (adults and adolescents) to help them regain a sense of hope, meaning, and connection in their lives, improving their coping skills and to manage daily stress and overcome destructive behaviors. As a therapist, I work with people to create the lives they want, allowing them to interact more successfully in their families, relationships, and the broader community.
(414) 263-9090 View (414) 263-9090
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Deidre Rachel Prosen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53213
Waitlist for new clients
My approach incorporates IFS, somatic, psychodynamic, existential and person centered methods.
It takes courage to seek help when you are suffering. Taking steps to improve the quality of your life is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. I believe it is the job of a therapist to help people on their journey and that the therapeutic relationship is an essential part of this process. The therapist must create an environment of trust where it feels safe to explore thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental, supportive manner. In this kind of atmosphere, we can begin the work to identify strengths and diminish self-defeating thinking and behavior so that you can move forward with your life.
My approach incorporates IFS, somatic, psychodynamic, existential and person centered methods.
It takes courage to seek help when you are suffering. Taking steps to improve the quality of your life is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. I believe it is the job of a therapist to help people on their journey and that the therapeutic relationship is an essential part of this process. The therapist must create an environment of trust where it feels safe to explore thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental, supportive manner. In this kind of atmosphere, we can begin the work to identify strengths and diminish self-defeating thinking and behavior so that you can move forward with your life.
(262) 581-1507 View (262) 581-1507
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Lorrie Ogren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53213  (Online Only)
EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, Holo-dynamic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness and Somatic Therapies are some of the interactive methods I use for trauma, anxiety, depression, neg beliefs.
I offer a unique blend of alternative therapies combining some of the newest discoveries in neuropsychology, mind-body integration and mindfulness. I do my best to work from a place of intuitive, compassionate, heart based support. Working together, we can explore your issues and uncover the root causes of your suffering using the subconscious, breath-work, mind-body awareness and many other transpersonal therapy methods. I believe therapy is the courageous process of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering the 'greater' self and learning to make conscious choices with compassion and forgiveness.
EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, Holo-dynamic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness and Somatic Therapies are some of the interactive methods I use for trauma, anxiety, depression, neg beliefs.
I offer a unique blend of alternative therapies combining some of the newest discoveries in neuropsychology, mind-body integration and mindfulness. I do my best to work from a place of intuitive, compassionate, heart based support. Working together, we can explore your issues and uncover the root causes of your suffering using the subconscious, breath-work, mind-body awareness and many other transpersonal therapy methods. I believe therapy is the courageous process of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering the 'greater' self and learning to make conscious choices with compassion and forgiveness.
(715) 333-3446 View (715) 333-3446
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Tracy Keller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Have life experiences changed how you see yourself? How you relate to others? How you see the world? Some situations can leave you feeing stuck or like you just can’t get back to who you were. If you are a woman or a teen navigating trauma or grief, you're in the right place. I see you as the expert of your life experience. Through the therapy partnership, I will help you to learn, explore, and grow from your experiences and find forward movement.
Have life experiences changed how you see yourself? How you relate to others? How you see the world? Some situations can leave you feeing stuck or like you just can’t get back to who you were. If you are a woman or a teen navigating trauma or grief, you're in the right place. I see you as the expert of your life experience. Through the therapy partnership, I will help you to learn, explore, and grow from your experiences and find forward movement.
(414) 895-5156 View (414) 895-5156
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Kristin Damato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
My practice is dedicated to supporting women through life's most challenging seasons. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in practice, I have a passion for walking with women through life’s hardships -whether that is through pregnancy and new motherhood, anxiety or depression, or relational difficulties due to complex trauma histories. I want you to feel safe and held without judgment, and provide feedback and support with the warmth of a friend but with sound knowledge and guidance you can trust.
My practice is dedicated to supporting women through life's most challenging seasons. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in practice, I have a passion for walking with women through life’s hardships -whether that is through pregnancy and new motherhood, anxiety or depression, or relational difficulties due to complex trauma histories. I want you to feel safe and held without judgment, and provide feedback and support with the warmth of a friend but with sound knowledge and guidance you can trust.
(414) 410-9122 View (414) 410-9122
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Natalia Ottesen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
If you suspect that your present life is being affected by your past adverse experiences, you are not alone. If you feel that it is time for you to have a trained professional to help you with your healing journey, I will be honored to offer you my knowledge and experience. I help people feel more integrated and whole after surviving trauma, so that they can live to their fullest potential.
If you suspect that your present life is being affected by your past adverse experiences, you are not alone. If you feel that it is time for you to have a trained professional to help you with your healing journey, I will be honored to offer you my knowledge and experience. I help people feel more integrated and whole after surviving trauma, so that they can live to their fullest potential.
(262) 205-6989 View (262) 205-6989
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Mind Body Spirit Program
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Immediate Appointments Available Visit www.mindbodyspiritprogram.com. We treat each client with the the respect and compassion they deserve. We work as a team to help each client accomplish their goals, fulfill their potential and live their best life. Each client has rheir own story and we collaboratively design a plan to accomplish success. We believe that providing a ZERO judgement zone is crucial. We will be your guide, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. Together we will accomplish your goals so you can live the life you were meant to live
Immediate Appointments Available Visit www.mindbodyspiritprogram.com. We treat each client with the the respect and compassion they deserve. We work as a team to help each client accomplish their goals, fulfill their potential and live their best life. Each client has rheir own story and we collaboratively design a plan to accomplish success. We believe that providing a ZERO judgement zone is crucial. We will be your guide, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. Together we will accomplish your goals so you can live the life you were meant to live
(262) 217-7809 View (262) 217-7809
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Healing Arts Pathway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Waitlist for new clients
Life is hard. Life is stressful. And there is no way of avoiding this reality. And the life you are living does not have to be your reality. Change is possible. I harness the power to create changes for folks that want to create it. Changes in lifestyle, career, self-esteem / self-worth, relationships, personal growth, finances, stress, health, and wellness. The same story is replayed in your head. You often begin and stop. You don't know where to begin. Life gets in the way. I am here to help you discover all of the treasures inside of you that are waiting and wanting to be unleashed.
Life is hard. Life is stressful. And there is no way of avoiding this reality. And the life you are living does not have to be your reality. Change is possible. I harness the power to create changes for folks that want to create it. Changes in lifestyle, career, self-esteem / self-worth, relationships, personal growth, finances, stress, health, and wellness. The same story is replayed in your head. You often begin and stop. You don't know where to begin. Life gets in the way. I am here to help you discover all of the treasures inside of you that are waiting and wanting to be unleashed.
(414) 939-7968 View (414) 939-7968
Photo of Lauri Gebhard - Mind body spirit program, PhD, Psychologist
Mind body spirit program
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? High blood pressure? chronic pain? PMS? Infertility? Cancer? Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. I have received specialty training in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. I imploy innovative practices: EMDR, hypnosis, and meditation, to improve the lives of her patients.
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? High blood pressure? chronic pain? PMS? Infertility? Cancer? Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. I have received specialty training in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. I imploy innovative practices: EMDR, hypnosis, and meditation, to improve the lives of her patients.
(414) 939-7931 View (414) 939-7931
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Sarah Ness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53213
I find inspiration in the strength and resilience I see in the work I do with my patients. Everyone has their own unique life story and worldview. These beliefs and values help establish ones character and value system. Throughout life, all people face challenges or barriers that can influence their mental health and alter one’s worldview. Vulnerability plays a key role in seeking out help and utilizing therapy to become more empowered and overcome these challenges. I believe the therapeutic process leads to restored hope, gained insight, confidence, and learning healthy ways to cope.
I find inspiration in the strength and resilience I see in the work I do with my patients. Everyone has their own unique life story and worldview. These beliefs and values help establish ones character and value system. Throughout life, all people face challenges or barriers that can influence their mental health and alter one’s worldview. Vulnerability plays a key role in seeking out help and utilizing therapy to become more empowered and overcome these challenges. I believe the therapeutic process leads to restored hope, gained insight, confidence, and learning healthy ways to cope.
(262) 400-3624 View (262) 400-3624
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Karisse Callender
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults who identify with an ethnic minority group who may have difficulty regulating emotions, experiencing symptoms of stress or trauma, or impacted by addiction. I enjoy helping clients learn emotion regulation skills, understand how to strengthen the mind-body connection, and learn how to cope with distress through a holistic and culturally appropriate lens. I want to help clients learn how to improve their quality of life and overall mental health. I also enjoy providing education about mental health and practical ways you can take care of yourself.
I work with adults who identify with an ethnic minority group who may have difficulty regulating emotions, experiencing symptoms of stress or trauma, or impacted by addiction. I enjoy helping clients learn emotion regulation skills, understand how to strengthen the mind-body connection, and learn how to cope with distress through a holistic and culturally appropriate lens. I want to help clients learn how to improve their quality of life and overall mental health. I also enjoy providing education about mental health and practical ways you can take care of yourself.
(262) 394-8020 View (262) 394-8020

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Somatic Therapists

How does somatic therapy work?

Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.

Is EMDR a somatic therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.

Is somatic therapy evidence-based?

Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.

What is somatic trauma therapy?

Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.