Somatic Therapists in 72015
Meridiem Psychological Services, Inc.
MA, LPE-I, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benton, AR 72015
I have been working in the mental health field since 2002. I have been nationally certified since 2004. I am EMDR certified, EMDRIA approved Consultant, and EMDR Trainer. I use a trauma-focused approach to treatment because it is a very holistic approach to care (body, mind, and emotional reactions to stress). I prefer to work with adolescents and adults in therapy services. I also offer consultation services for therapists and other mental health providers. I received my credential to be an EMDR trainier on 9/12/2023 and offer both online and in-person trainings.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2002. I have been nationally certified since 2004. I am EMDR certified, EMDRIA approved Consultant, and EMDR Trainer. I use a trauma-focused approach to treatment because it is a very holistic approach to care (body, mind, and emotional reactions to stress). I prefer to work with adolescents and adults in therapy services. I also offer consultation services for therapists and other mental health providers. I received my credential to be an EMDR trainier on 9/12/2023 and offer both online and in-person trainings.
Leah Carvajal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Benton, AR 72015
Leah is an LPC and Supervisor as well as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) Candidate. Leah loves working with issues including unwanted sexual behavior, pornography addiction, sex and love addiction, betrayal trauma, affair recovery, difficult family of origin issues, work/life balance issues, and more. She especially enjoys working with other therapists and high-performing career men and women. She is trained in Brainspotting. Her style is direct and supportive, and her clients often report that they appreciate her straight-shooting way of communicating.
Leah is an LPC and Supervisor as well as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) Candidate. Leah loves working with issues including unwanted sexual behavior, pornography addiction, sex and love addiction, betrayal trauma, affair recovery, difficult family of origin issues, work/life balance issues, and more. She especially enjoys working with other therapists and high-performing career men and women. She is trained in Brainspotting. Her style is direct and supportive, and her clients often report that they appreciate her straight-shooting way of communicating.
Leslie J. Chesshir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LMT
Verified Verified
Benton, AR 72015
Not accepting new clients
I have 600+ hours in education and consultation in the following modalities: Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant for EMDRIA; Advanced training and consultation in Ego State Therapy and IFS trained; Somatic Experiencing (Intermediate Year); Safe and Sound Protocol Certified/Polyvagal Therapy; HAES aligned provider.
Thank You for your interest in my practice and taking the first step to healing and wellness. I specialize in assisting others with healing from the effects of Trauma and Eating Disorders while honoring the mind/body connection that is essential for recovery. I believe that each individual, family, and community can heal from trauma, and other associated issues, to reach our full potential and live a valued, meaningful life. Visit my website at: risinglotustherapyar.com for more information.
I have 600+ hours in education and consultation in the following modalities: Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant for EMDRIA; Advanced training and consultation in Ego State Therapy and IFS trained; Somatic Experiencing (Intermediate Year); Safe and Sound Protocol Certified/Polyvagal Therapy; HAES aligned provider.
Thank You for your interest in my practice and taking the first step to healing and wellness. I specialize in assisting others with healing from the effects of Trauma and Eating Disorders while honoring the mind/body connection that is essential for recovery. I believe that each individual, family, and community can heal from trauma, and other associated issues, to reach our full potential and live a valued, meaningful life. Visit my website at: risinglotustherapyar.com for more information.
Savanna Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, SEP, EMDR II, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Benton, AR 72015
Not accepting new clients
EMDR, IFS Level 1, hypnotherapy, yoga therapy, 200+ hrs in developmental trauma healing, & 225+ hrs as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner), my focus is on tailoring your sessions to best meet YOUR needs, with a focus on integrating mind and body to you find deep, lasting healing.
***WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS TO OUR WAITLIST ONLY*** Your story is unique, and you deserve a therapist who will honor your experience. You’ve likely had painful, tough experiences, and you've probably tried to forget them. But no matter how hard you try, they keeps coming back up- in your brain, in your body, in your relationships. Hard things will be thrown our way, that's a fact of life, but what has happened doesn’t have to weigh you down any longer. Part of being human is having struggles, but part of being human is overcoming those struggles and finding joy and freedom again. I want to help YOU find that freedom!
EMDR, IFS Level 1, hypnotherapy, yoga therapy, 200+ hrs in developmental trauma healing, & 225+ hrs as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner), my focus is on tailoring your sessions to best meet YOUR needs, with a focus on integrating mind and body to you find deep, lasting healing.
***WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS TO OUR WAITLIST ONLY*** Your story is unique, and you deserve a therapist who will honor your experience. You’ve likely had painful, tough experiences, and you've probably tried to forget them. But no matter how hard you try, they keeps coming back up- in your brain, in your body, in your relationships. Hard things will be thrown our way, that's a fact of life, but what has happened doesn’t have to weigh you down any longer. Part of being human is having struggles, but part of being human is overcoming those struggles and finding joy and freedom again. I want to help YOU find that freedom!
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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.