Somatic Therapists in Arizona
Lacey Schuster, PLLC; Equine Therapy
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed professional counselor and obtaining certification as a trauma therapist from the Somatic Experiencing Institute (SEP).
At this time in our world, many feel disconnected and in need of support and grounding that is not necessarily found inside of an office. I provide nature-based counseling in a peaceful and scenic outdoor environment. I also offer tele-health for those who prefer counseling from the comfort of their own home. Whether you prefer to be seen in person or virtually, I can help you heal from trauma, make meaning from what has happened in your past, and create a new way of being that allows you to fully live in the present. Schedule with me today to experience equine therapy, paddle therapy, trail therapy, or tele-health.
I am a licensed professional counselor and obtaining certification as a trauma therapist from the Somatic Experiencing Institute (SEP).
At this time in our world, many feel disconnected and in need of support and grounding that is not necessarily found inside of an office. I provide nature-based counseling in a peaceful and scenic outdoor environment. I also offer tele-health for those who prefer counseling from the comfort of their own home. Whether you prefer to be seen in person or virtually, I can help you heal from trauma, make meaning from what has happened in your past, and create a new way of being that allows you to fully live in the present. Schedule with me today to experience equine therapy, paddle therapy, trail therapy, or tele-health.
Kristen Burnsmith
Counselor, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
The techniques I use to treat trauma are derived from cutting edge therapy models and evidenced-based models that include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Pia Mellody's Model for Codependency, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing Therapy for nervous system regulation.
I am a Licensed Counselor trained in several trauma resolution models. My style is eclectic and client-centered with a goal of creating a safe place to help you live the best life for you. I believe everyone has the ability to heal and that the right therapist can help you experience and recognize your true self so you can start enjoying a life filled with joy, passion and love. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, trauma of all kinds, addictions and relational issues.
The techniques I use to treat trauma are derived from cutting edge therapy models and evidenced-based models that include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Pia Mellody's Model for Codependency, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing Therapy for nervous system regulation.
I am a Licensed Counselor trained in several trauma resolution models. My style is eclectic and client-centered with a goal of creating a safe place to help you live the best life for you. I believe everyone has the ability to heal and that the right therapist can help you experience and recognize your true self so you can start enjoying a life filled with joy, passion and love. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, trauma of all kinds, addictions and relational issues.
Dawn Bartleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85212 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have additional training in somatic interventions including a trauma-informed yoga training with YogaEd.
Looking to make an appointment? Please email me. I’m happy to help! I'm a licensed professional counselor and a national certified counselor. I have experience treating adult populations including substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. It is my honor to have experience working with first responders, veterans, and service members. I am trained in EMDR therapy - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. EMDR is a unique therapeutic approach to help heal emotional pain by allowing clients to resolve unprocessed memories without painfully retelling their stories.
I have additional training in somatic interventions including a trauma-informed yoga training with YogaEd.
Looking to make an appointment? Please email me. I’m happy to help! I'm a licensed professional counselor and a national certified counselor. I have experience treating adult populations including substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. It is my honor to have experience working with first responders, veterans, and service members. I am trained in EMDR therapy - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. EMDR is a unique therapeutic approach to help heal emotional pain by allowing clients to resolve unprocessed memories without painfully retelling their stories.
Dena Tibsherany
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (Online Only)
Grounded in polyvagal theory & somatic healing, we facilitate lasting change, empowering balance & fulfillment.
Are you navigating womanhood, parenthood, or both, seeking support as an individual or as a couple? As a therapist specializing in female empowerment, maternal, perinatal, and parental mental health, I guide women, mothers, and couples through the challenges of womanhood, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Whether overwhelmed by emotions, looking to step into your female power, seeking identity amidst motherhood, or strengthening bonds as partners, I offer a nurturing space for growth. Together, we navigate the complexities of womanhood, motherhood, and parenthood, fostering resilience and well-being.
Grounded in polyvagal theory & somatic healing, we facilitate lasting change, empowering balance & fulfillment.
Are you navigating womanhood, parenthood, or both, seeking support as an individual or as a couple? As a therapist specializing in female empowerment, maternal, perinatal, and parental mental health, I guide women, mothers, and couples through the challenges of womanhood, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Whether overwhelmed by emotions, looking to step into your female power, seeking identity amidst motherhood, or strengthening bonds as partners, I offer a nurturing space for growth. Together, we navigate the complexities of womanhood, motherhood, and parenthood, fostering resilience and well-being.
Kresta Werner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, CCST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
I am a Certified Couples Sex Therapist (CCST) utilizing a whole-bodied/somatic and sex-positive approach to therapy with individuals and couples.
Relationship 101 is captured beautifully by Esther Perel: "The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives." If you long to learn how to nourish, strengthen, and/or repair your relationships therapy can facilitate clearer and compassionate communication between you and your loved ones. I'm sex-positive and believe that a relationship is like an intimate dance in which mutual partnership depends on healthy communication, curiosity and vulnerability. If you feel stuck in your relationship, are dating, or taking some much needed time off, therapy can play a supportive role in deepening connection to self and other.
I am a Certified Couples Sex Therapist (CCST) utilizing a whole-bodied/somatic and sex-positive approach to therapy with individuals and couples.
Relationship 101 is captured beautifully by Esther Perel: "The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives." If you long to learn how to nourish, strengthen, and/or repair your relationships therapy can facilitate clearer and compassionate communication between you and your loved ones. I'm sex-positive and believe that a relationship is like an intimate dance in which mutual partnership depends on healthy communication, curiosity and vulnerability. If you feel stuck in your relationship, are dating, or taking some much needed time off, therapy can play a supportive role in deepening connection to self and other.
Julia M Ambriz
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85712 (Online Only)
I also offer CBT, DBT, EFT, HAES approach, mindfulness and somatic based therapies.
In a world where we are constantly experiencing trauma, both directly and indirectly, it can be difficult to identify how deeply different things in life affect us. I believe that the experience of feeling understood can be the catalyst for change and something that allows for healing to begin. I aim to provide a space of healing, openness and exploration for those things that you might otherwise suppress or carry with heaviness or judgment. Together, we can heal that unresolved stuff from the past and create skills to support you through future circumstances.
I also offer CBT, DBT, EFT, HAES approach, mindfulness and somatic based therapies.
In a world where we are constantly experiencing trauma, both directly and indirectly, it can be difficult to identify how deeply different things in life affect us. I believe that the experience of feeling understood can be the catalyst for change and something that allows for healing to begin. I aim to provide a space of healing, openness and exploration for those things that you might otherwise suppress or carry with heaviness or judgment. Together, we can heal that unresolved stuff from the past and create skills to support you through future circumstances.
Erin Love
Counselor, LAC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85705
I provide insight-oriented individual counseling that blends Internal Family Systems ("parts work") with experiential therapies (art, narrative, somatic).
I love working with highly sensitive individuals, artists, and social outcasts of all kinds (Website: Erin-Love.com). There is a place for you in this world, even when it feels like it wasn't designed with you in mind at all. As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring lived experience + resources to challenges with executive functioning, social anxiety & masking, nervous system sensitivity, and feeling chronically misinterpreted. I am also passionate about helping others navigate their way through an existential crisis of identity and meaning, and revere the deeply vulnerable self-examination that occurs during life's many transitions.
I provide insight-oriented individual counseling that blends Internal Family Systems ("parts work") with experiential therapies (art, narrative, somatic).
I love working with highly sensitive individuals, artists, and social outcasts of all kinds (Website: Erin-Love.com). There is a place for you in this world, even when it feels like it wasn't designed with you in mind at all. As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring lived experience + resources to challenges with executive functioning, social anxiety & masking, nervous system sensitivity, and feeling chronically misinterpreted. I am also passionate about helping others navigate their way through an existential crisis of identity and meaning, and revere the deeply vulnerable self-examination that occurs during life's many transitions.
Glenda Rivas /Soul Y Vida Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, SEP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85742 (Online Only)
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner; certified in DBT and Mindfulness-Informed Professional.
Do you find yourself struggling to cope with life’s challenges or emotional wounds? I can support you to navigate these experiences to provide a path forward. As a bilingual Latina therapist and daughter of Mexican-immigrant parents, I’m passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health within our BIPOC and Latinx community. I'm also dedicated in supporting the mental health of adult children of immigrants- who at a young age, had to assume many complex responsibilities to help our parents. Servicios en su idioma. Sería un placer y un honor apoyarlo en crear cambios positivos. Agenda su consulta: calendy.com/grivaslpc
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner; certified in DBT and Mindfulness-Informed Professional.
Do you find yourself struggling to cope with life’s challenges or emotional wounds? I can support you to navigate these experiences to provide a path forward. As a bilingual Latina therapist and daughter of Mexican-immigrant parents, I’m passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health within our BIPOC and Latinx community. I'm also dedicated in supporting the mental health of adult children of immigrants- who at a young age, had to assume many complex responsibilities to help our parents. Servicios en su idioma. Sería un placer y un honor apoyarlo en crear cambios positivos. Agenda su consulta: calendy.com/grivaslpc
Brenna Gonzales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85020
I utilize EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, DBT, Pia Mellody's Model of Codependency and other techniques to help you reach your goals for treatment.
I am dedicated to helping adults heal from all types of trauma. I am trained in several different trauma resolution modalities and will make it my mission to find the right combination of treatments that work for you and your goals. I believe in the power of therapy to promote personal growth, resilience, and overall well-being.
I utilize EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, DBT, Pia Mellody's Model of Codependency and other techniques to help you reach your goals for treatment.
I am dedicated to helping adults heal from all types of trauma. I am trained in several different trauma resolution modalities and will make it my mission to find the right combination of treatments that work for you and your goals. I believe in the power of therapy to promote personal growth, resilience, and overall well-being.
Flaget Simms Dubé
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MTS, OTR/L
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283 (Online Only)
Telehealth Only. I view therapy as a profound journey in which the therapist creates a compassionate, safe space for a client to share at a deep level and explore how life is both good and difficult. I have accompanied those facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, sexual abuse, and grief/loss. I hold a Master of Social Work, focused on Trauma Counseling. I have walked with individuals, couples, and families. My training includes EMDR, DBT, ACT, ongoing somatic training, and Inner Child work.
Telehealth Only. I view therapy as a profound journey in which the therapist creates a compassionate, safe space for a client to share at a deep level and explore how life is both good and difficult. I have accompanied those facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, sexual abuse, and grief/loss. I hold a Master of Social Work, focused on Trauma Counseling. I have walked with individuals, couples, and families. My training includes EMDR, DBT, ACT, ongoing somatic training, and Inner Child work.
Christin Emberlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prescott, AZ 86301 (Online Only)
There I was introduced to Somatic Experiencing, which now shapes the way that I work with clients.
Whether you've experienced trauma or you're finding yourself feeling more stressed than usual, life is hard and sometimes feels lonely. You've read all the books and tried everything you can think of to find relief, but now you're starting to think you need something more. Choosing to go to therapy isn't easy. It takes incredible courage to ask for help, and I'm so glad you're considering working with me. You no longer have to walk your journey alone.
There I was introduced to Somatic Experiencing, which now shapes the way that I work with clients.
Whether you've experienced trauma or you're finding yourself feeling more stressed than usual, life is hard and sometimes feels lonely. You've read all the books and tried everything you can think of to find relief, but now you're starting to think you need something more. Choosing to go to therapy isn't easy. It takes incredible courage to ask for help, and I'm so glad you're considering working with me. You no longer have to walk your journey alone.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II, E-RYT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
I use EMDR, somatic experiencing, emotionally focused therapy, yoga therapy, and a variety of trauma modalities based in mindfulness to help you clean up your past and get you feeling more connected in your life.
Do you find yourself in the same relationship patterns over and over again? Do you feel like your past experiences are ruining your present life? Are you ready to start feeling like the person you know you really are deep down? I'm here to tell you that it is possible to have fulfilling relationships and deep, meaningful connection is within your reach.
I use EMDR, somatic experiencing, emotionally focused therapy, yoga therapy, and a variety of trauma modalities based in mindfulness to help you clean up your past and get you feeling more connected in your life.
Do you find yourself in the same relationship patterns over and over again? Do you feel like your past experiences are ruining your present life? Are you ready to start feeling like the person you know you really are deep down? I'm here to tell you that it is possible to have fulfilling relationships and deep, meaningful connection is within your reach.
Sandrine A Aegerter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work collaboratively with them through transformational therapeutic approaches (IFS and EMDR certified, Brainspotting, Somatic Approaches) to help them reach real, sustainable healing and thrive in their lives.
My calling is to help people on their journey to healing and wellness. Real healing and growth, I believe, is achieved by addressing the multiple dimensions that make us human beings: caring not only for the body but also the mind and spirit. I work with individuals and couples to resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life transition issues. I offer secure online counseling services.
I work collaboratively with them through transformational therapeutic approaches (IFS and EMDR certified, Brainspotting, Somatic Approaches) to help them reach real, sustainable healing and thrive in their lives.
My calling is to help people on their journey to healing and wellness. Real healing and growth, I believe, is achieved by addressing the multiple dimensions that make us human beings: caring not only for the body but also the mind and spirit. I work with individuals and couples to resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life transition issues. I offer secure online counseling services.
Sarah Rocha
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85210
Waitlist for new clients
I work from a Somatic Experiencing, (SE) background.
I apply a holistic approach as a pathway to increase your optimal wellbeing. This holistic approach, combined with your personal goals, creates an experience that is personal and unique to you. As your therapist, I will design a session tailored to your needs. I use Somatic Experiencing along with other forms of wellness specialties in working with those who are struggling with work/life balance, PTSD, anxiety, stress, marginalization, systems of oppression, ancestral trauma/intergenerational trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I work from a Somatic Experiencing, (SE) background.
I apply a holistic approach as a pathway to increase your optimal wellbeing. This holistic approach, combined with your personal goals, creates an experience that is personal and unique to you. As your therapist, I will design a session tailored to your needs. I use Somatic Experiencing along with other forms of wellness specialties in working with those who are struggling with work/life balance, PTSD, anxiety, stress, marginalization, systems of oppression, ancestral trauma/intergenerational trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Nicky Langbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85013
With over 15 years experience, my passion is creating a safe space for you to explore your conscious and unconscious mind and be able to talk about things you might not be able to talk about in other areas of your life. I believe that both a collaborative and compassionate approach is fertile ground for personal growth. I work with you as a whole individual encompassing mind, body and spirit. I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Trauma Integrated Somatic Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Emotion Freedom Technique, CBT, DBT, ACT and Heartmath, amongst other evidence-based modalities.
With over 15 years experience, my passion is creating a safe space for you to explore your conscious and unconscious mind and be able to talk about things you might not be able to talk about in other areas of your life. I believe that both a collaborative and compassionate approach is fertile ground for personal growth. I work with you as a whole individual encompassing mind, body and spirit. I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Trauma Integrated Somatic Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Emotion Freedom Technique, CBT, DBT, ACT and Heartmath, amongst other evidence-based modalities.
Amelia Elizabeth Gabelman- Wise Root Somatics
MA, SEP
Verified Verified
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and I have a Masters of Arts degree in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
My offering is to walk with you through the many terrains of your becoming. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal. I believe that every person has an inner Wise One. I believe that the body is the rudder that guides all of these unfoldings. I work with the body and its felt sense to support the renegotiation of experiences that reside in the nervous system as a way to increase resiliency and experience aliveness and ease. My intention is to hold space with gentleness, compassion, safety, and attunement so that wounds are tended to and your most authentic self may emerge.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and I have a Masters of Arts degree in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
My offering is to walk with you through the many terrains of your becoming. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal. I believe that every person has an inner Wise One. I believe that the body is the rudder that guides all of these unfoldings. I work with the body and its felt sense to support the renegotiation of experiences that reside in the nervous system as a way to increase resiliency and experience aliveness and ease. My intention is to hold space with gentleness, compassion, safety, and attunement so that wounds are tended to and your most authentic self may emerge.
Sophia Sims
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
I am passionate about being a source of strength, hope and empowerment to individuals, couples and families as they uncover their innate capacity to be the best they can be for themselves and their loved ones. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Tucson, Arizona. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, which uses a body-oriented approach for the healing of trauma and other stress disorders, founded by Dr. Peter Levine. Somatic Experiencing is about creating more choice - body, mind & spirit.
I am passionate about being a source of strength, hope and empowerment to individuals, couples and families as they uncover their innate capacity to be the best they can be for themselves and their loved ones. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Tucson, Arizona. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, which uses a body-oriented approach for the healing of trauma and other stress disorders, founded by Dr. Peter Levine. Somatic Experiencing is about creating more choice - body, mind & spirit.
Tracy Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily work with therapists, spiritual facilitators and practitioners, and others on a journey of self-awareness, healing, and integration. My depth-orientation incorporates intention, curiosity, reflection, and somatic and emotional awareness. Together, through exploration and a strong therapeutic relationship, we move in the direction of increased psychobiological capacity, loosening shame and self-judgment, and opening to a greater sense of aliveness.
I primarily work with therapists, spiritual facilitators and practitioners, and others on a journey of self-awareness, healing, and integration. My depth-orientation incorporates intention, curiosity, reflection, and somatic and emotional awareness. Together, through exploration and a strong therapeutic relationship, we move in the direction of increased psychobiological capacity, loosening shame and self-judgment, and opening to a greater sense of aliveness.
Brittany Britt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
I specialize in helping individuals work through symptoms of trauma and am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, somatic experiencing, parts work, deep brain reorienting, and the Meadows Model.
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected? Perhaps you have trouble letting go of the past or setting boundaries with your partner or other family members. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about your childhood or problems with your current relationships. Many people I’ve worked with responded to overwhelming experiences by disconnecting from their body, which led to problems like anxiety, traumatic-stress, and depression. I have helped many individuals navigate through these and similar challenges. It may feel like your life will always be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. You deserve help and support as you move forward.
I specialize in helping individuals work through symptoms of trauma and am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, somatic experiencing, parts work, deep brain reorienting, and the Meadows Model.
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected? Perhaps you have trouble letting go of the past or setting boundaries with your partner or other family members. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about your childhood or problems with your current relationships. Many people I’ve worked with responded to overwhelming experiences by disconnecting from their body, which led to problems like anxiety, traumatic-stress, and depression. I have helped many individuals navigate through these and similar challenges. It may feel like your life will always be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. You deserve help and support as you move forward.
Sandra Guilfoyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, Somatic, Yoga
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85711 (Online Only)
I use EMDR and Somatic Experiencing which provide healing on a deeper level.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whatever your problem, I will help you find a solution. Therapy is enriching and life changing as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to handle your life and emotions. There is no reason to stay in bad relationships, a job you hate, being stuck in anxiety/anger/depression or trauma. I will guide you to emotional freedom full of meaning and purpose.
I use EMDR and Somatic Experiencing which provide healing on a deeper level.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whatever your problem, I will help you find a solution. Therapy is enriching and life changing as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to handle your life and emotions. There is no reason to stay in bad relationships, a job you hate, being stuck in anxiety/anger/depression or trauma. I will guide you to emotional freedom full of meaning and purpose.
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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.