Somatic Therapists in Burlingame, CA
Alison Swisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Hello and welcome! I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times. Challenges that arise related to adolescence, relationships, employment, parenthood, and partnership can contribute to feelings of anxiety, isolation, shame, self-doubt, and depression. As painful as these feelings and symptoms are, they present us with unique and powerful opportunities to grow beyond our suffering. My own life experience and work in therapy is what fuels my passion to help others grow and heal. I will meet you wherever you are at and journey with you to meet the goals you set for yourself.
I have extensive experience in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Hello and welcome! I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times. Challenges that arise related to adolescence, relationships, employment, parenthood, and partnership can contribute to feelings of anxiety, isolation, shame, self-doubt, and depression. As painful as these feelings and symptoms are, they present us with unique and powerful opportunities to grow beyond our suffering. My own life experience and work in therapy is what fuels my passion to help others grow and heal. I will meet you wherever you are at and journey with you to meet the goals you set for yourself.
From Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) to Somatic Experiencing (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, we’ll explore what resonates most with you to gain deeper insights into your challenges, strengths, and motivations.
As a caring and dedicated therapist, I’m here to provide a supportive space for you to navigate the challenges you’re facing. Whether you’re grappling with relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, or any other issues, know that you’re not alone in this journey. In our sessions, I prioritize your unique experiences and needs, ensuring that our therapy is centered around you as an individual. Drawing from my diverse background as an immigrant and an engineer in the corporate world, I bring a unique perspective to our conversations, allowing me to better understand the complexities of the challenges you’re encountering.
From Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) to Somatic Experiencing (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, we’ll explore what resonates most with you to gain deeper insights into your challenges, strengths, and motivations.
As a caring and dedicated therapist, I’m here to provide a supportive space for you to navigate the challenges you’re facing. Whether you’re grappling with relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, or any other issues, know that you’re not alone in this journey. In our sessions, I prioritize your unique experiences and needs, ensuring that our therapy is centered around you as an individual. Drawing from my diverse background as an immigrant and an engineer in the corporate world, I bring a unique perspective to our conversations, allowing me to better understand the complexities of the challenges you’re encountering.
I use holistic methods including somatic and depth psychology, biofield healing, and mindset coaching and empowerment.
When you are going through a difficult time, seeking to heal a wound, or are embarking on a path of inner transformation, it can be healing to have someone walk beside you. Whether you feel you’re at your lowest low, or you’re experiencing a calling that is pulling your soul to be more of who you are: more authentic, able to see clearly, and feel the freedom to live beyond the limitations of fear, it is an honor for me to meet you there.
I use holistic methods including somatic and depth psychology, biofield healing, and mindset coaching and empowerment.
When you are going through a difficult time, seeking to heal a wound, or are embarking on a path of inner transformation, it can be healing to have someone walk beside you. Whether you feel you’re at your lowest low, or you’re experiencing a calling that is pulling your soul to be more of who you are: more authentic, able to see clearly, and feel the freedom to live beyond the limitations of fear, it is an honor for me to meet you there.
I have specific training using Mindfulness and somatic techniques, Bodynamics Therapy Approach, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Wherever you are on life's journey, and whatever feelings or behaviors you feel stuck in, you are welcome here. ALL parts of you are welcome here, exactly as you are. I'm a licensed psychotherapist that uses an integrative approach to focus on your current concerns and goals using the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to establish a warm, supportive, authentic environment offering questions and reflections that can guide you in handling your challenges and making the changes you desire.
I have specific training using Mindfulness and somatic techniques, Bodynamics Therapy Approach, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Wherever you are on life's journey, and whatever feelings or behaviors you feel stuck in, you are welcome here. ALL parts of you are welcome here, exactly as you are. I'm a licensed psychotherapist that uses an integrative approach to focus on your current concerns and goals using the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to establish a warm, supportive, authentic environment offering questions and reflections that can guide you in handling your challenges and making the changes you desire.
Karla Fakhouri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, SOMATIC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
As your therapist, I maintain curiosity about your unique perspective, assessing your threshold for growth within your cultural context. I work with you, tailoring the work to your need. I utilize various modalities, including somatic, art and play therapy. I work with you in the present moment, accessing and resolving past traumatic experiences. I work with individuals, couples, families and children.
As your therapist, I maintain curiosity about your unique perspective, assessing your threshold for growth within your cultural context. I work with you, tailoring the work to your need. I utilize various modalities, including somatic, art and play therapy. I work with you in the present moment, accessing and resolving past traumatic experiences. I work with individuals, couples, families and children.
Meredith Denton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
Welcome, glad you are here. At times, we forget parts of ourselves and lose sight of our inner compass. Therapy is one way of remembering and coming back to our wholeness. I offer a space of healing presence, authenticity, and deep listening, integrating somatic and nature-based practices. Through our work together, you will foster the skills and practices that best supports your healing and growth and is most transformative, nurturing, compassionate, and wise for you. I am passionate about and skilled in supporting women, adolescents, helping professionals, in addition to the global majority and underserved communities.
Welcome, glad you are here. At times, we forget parts of ourselves and lose sight of our inner compass. Therapy is one way of remembering and coming back to our wholeness. I offer a space of healing presence, authenticity, and deep listening, integrating somatic and nature-based practices. Through our work together, you will foster the skills and practices that best supports your healing and growth and is most transformative, nurturing, compassionate, and wise for you. I am passionate about and skilled in supporting women, adolescents, helping professionals, in addition to the global majority and underserved communities.
"Ease" is not a keyword for our "Bay Area"! My practice is a resource library for real lives. Whether you're highly visible, invisible, or both--you want some life change. You want a hands-on, motivated professional. Stress shouts out. Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Confusion, Conflict, Addictions/Compulsions come forth. You want strategies for sustained change. Or, you want short-term problem-solving for yourself, marriage, family, workteam. My approaches are eclectic, as we define your needs, goals, and choices. You're motivated to start; and I'm honored to be on your whole-person team!
"Ease" is not a keyword for our "Bay Area"! My practice is a resource library for real lives. Whether you're highly visible, invisible, or both--you want some life change. You want a hands-on, motivated professional. Stress shouts out. Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Confusion, Conflict, Addictions/Compulsions come forth. You want strategies for sustained change. Or, you want short-term problem-solving for yourself, marriage, family, workteam. My approaches are eclectic, as we define your needs, goals, and choices. You're motivated to start; and I'm honored to be on your whole-person team!
I am a licensed bilingual, bicultural therapist who has been working in the mental health field for over 16 years. I enjoy working with the person who is ready to take that first step to make change. I support them by promoting a safe space in order to begin the therapeutic work. I normally work with individuals and families with multiple siblings. Recently I have been working with couples coming to address relationship challenges: intimacy and infidelity, finances, gambling and addictions, co-parenting and blended families, domestic violence and child abuse, as well as other relationship challenges.
I am a licensed bilingual, bicultural therapist who has been working in the mental health field for over 16 years. I enjoy working with the person who is ready to take that first step to make change. I support them by promoting a safe space in order to begin the therapeutic work. I normally work with individuals and families with multiple siblings. Recently I have been working with couples coming to address relationship challenges: intimacy and infidelity, finances, gambling and addictions, co-parenting and blended families, domestic violence and child abuse, as well as other relationship challenges.
Loss of self and self-doubt can manifest in young people as anxiety, depression, burn out, anger, and more. Highly sensitive children and teenagers are especially vulnerable right now to struggles with these symptoms and may need guidance to (re)discover their purposes and passions. I help adolescents and adults become congruent with their best selves. This in turn leads to increased knowledge of self which can lead to increased self-esteem and a satisfaction with the world around them.
Loss of self and self-doubt can manifest in young people as anxiety, depression, burn out, anger, and more. Highly sensitive children and teenagers are especially vulnerable right now to struggles with these symptoms and may need guidance to (re)discover their purposes and passions. I help adolescents and adults become congruent with their best selves. This in turn leads to increased knowledge of self which can lead to increased self-esteem and a satisfaction with the world around them.
Greetings! I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive professional experience across diverse settings. I am the Founder of WARM Education, Training & Consulting, a company dedicated to providing programs that educate youth, families, survivors, clinicians, and businesses on the impacts of trauma and ADHD on health, wellness, and functioning. I have worked with a broad spectrum of clients, including youth and adults in the business, art, and entertainment industries.
Greetings! I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive professional experience across diverse settings. I am the Founder of WARM Education, Training & Consulting, a company dedicated to providing programs that educate youth, families, survivors, clinicians, and businesses on the impacts of trauma and ADHD on health, wellness, and functioning. I have worked with a broad spectrum of clients, including youth and adults in the business, art, and entertainment industries.
Veronica Tai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010 (Online Only)
The intersections of our different identities and different selves can pull us in seemingly opposite directions and cause conflict within ourselves and in the way we relate to others. This might look like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, overly high expectations of self or others, negative perception of yourself, people-pleasing behaviors, resentment, anger, irritability, hopelessness, frustration, or a sense of not belonging.
The intersections of our different identities and different selves can pull us in seemingly opposite directions and cause conflict within ourselves and in the way we relate to others. This might look like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, overly high expectations of self or others, negative perception of yourself, people-pleasing behaviors, resentment, anger, irritability, hopelessness, frustration, or a sense of not belonging.
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Are you someone who is at an impasse in some part of your life, whether it’s relationships, career, friendships, navigating mental health? Maybe you're a student studying and considering all of the possibilities of what lies ahead after school and in that process you're feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Or you're a working professional at a job that might feel unsatisfying and in result there's an imbalance in your life. Life is full of transitions. Every person has a unique story as to what brings them to therapy, whether it’s a big life transition or the feeling and need to find coping tools to navigate everyday life challenges.
Are you someone who is at an impasse in some part of your life, whether it’s relationships, career, friendships, navigating mental health? Maybe you're a student studying and considering all of the possibilities of what lies ahead after school and in that process you're feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Or you're a working professional at a job that might feel unsatisfying and in result there's an imbalance in your life. Life is full of transitions. Every person has a unique story as to what brings them to therapy, whether it’s a big life transition or the feeling and need to find coping tools to navigate everyday life challenges.
Stephanie Loera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy in California. I reside in the Bay Area Peninsula. I have experience working with children, families and adults. I am passionate about empowering people by helping them reclaim their peace, joy, and power.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy in California. I reside in the Bay Area Peninsula. I have experience working with children, families and adults. I am passionate about empowering people by helping them reclaim their peace, joy, and power.
So often I hear from clients that they have been in therapy before, and it hasn't worked, or they are on medication, and it still is not working. Does this sound like you? My guess is that therapy hasn't worked because the approach is not specifically catered to meet your own unique needs and doesn't really look at the "whole person" but attempts to make a diagnosis and treats that diagnosis with a prescribed treatment plan. That is not you, though. You are unique and your treatment plan needs to meet your needs.
So often I hear from clients that they have been in therapy before, and it hasn't worked, or they are on medication, and it still is not working. Does this sound like you? My guess is that therapy hasn't worked because the approach is not specifically catered to meet your own unique needs and doesn't really look at the "whole person" but attempts to make a diagnosis and treats that diagnosis with a prescribed treatment plan. That is not you, though. You are unique and your treatment plan needs to meet your needs.
Therapy means many different things to different people. For some it is a journey of growth, self-awareness, and healing. For others it is necessary for them to survive. For some it is something they are mandated to do, and for many it is something they really want to do. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, I am here to support you through your process. Therapy is about where you are, where you want to go, what you want to explore, and joining you on your experience. I am here to listen, to guide you, focus you, support you and push you when needed.
Therapy means many different things to different people. For some it is a journey of growth, self-awareness, and healing. For others it is necessary for them to survive. For some it is something they are mandated to do, and for many it is something they really want to do. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, I am here to support you through your process. Therapy is about where you are, where you want to go, what you want to explore, and joining you on your experience. I am here to listen, to guide you, focus you, support you and push you when needed.
Reika D Faust
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you find yourself longing to fully understand who you are and why you may make the choices that you make? Learning to love and accept yourself -and your choices- can seem like a challenge, but it is possible. I can help you on that journey.
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you find yourself longing to fully understand who you are and why you may make the choices that you make? Learning to love and accept yourself -and your choices- can seem like a challenge, but it is possible. I can help you on that journey.
Bay Area Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010 (Online Only)
Relationships are hard, but they also bring the most of joy and satisfaction out of life. When we experience challenges in our relationships with our families, with significant others, or even with ourselves, this might look like anxiety, depression, resentment, anger, frustration, or a sense of not belonging. At Bay Area Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc (BAMFT), our mission is to help people improve their relationships, so they can enjoy each other more lovingly and respectfully.
Relationships are hard, but they also bring the most of joy and satisfaction out of life. When we experience challenges in our relationships with our families, with significant others, or even with ourselves, this might look like anxiety, depression, resentment, anger, frustration, or a sense of not belonging. At Bay Area Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc (BAMFT), our mission is to help people improve their relationships, so they can enjoy each other more lovingly and respectfully.
My ideal client seeks support for a spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, family dynamics, relational struggles, and career obstacles. Their overarching goals are to lead fulfilling lives marked by healing and personal evolution, striving for understanding, empowerment, and resilience in their journey toward holistic well-being.
My ideal client seeks support for a spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, family dynamics, relational struggles, and career obstacles. Their overarching goals are to lead fulfilling lives marked by healing and personal evolution, striving for understanding, empowerment, and resilience in their journey toward holistic well-being.
Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.
Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
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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.