Somatic Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
We believe that therapy is an opportunity for enhancing the functioning of individuals and families because everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. We are sensitive to our diverse community and strive to honor everyone’s beliefs and cultural values offering services tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
We believe that therapy is an opportunity for enhancing the functioning of individuals and families because everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. We are sensitive to our diverse community and strive to honor everyone’s beliefs and cultural values offering services tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
I work with executives and high-achieving professionals ready to go beneath the surface, using somatic therapy, IFS-informed parts work, depth psychology, meaning-centered psychotherapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
I specialize in executive burnout, life transitions, trauma, and existential distress, including end-of-life concerns. I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), including prep and integration sessions, for adults ready to move beyond coping into genuine transformation.
I work with executives and high-achieving professionals ready to go beneath the surface, using somatic therapy, IFS-informed parts work, depth psychology, meaning-centered psychotherapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
I specialize in executive burnout, life transitions, trauma, and existential distress, including end-of-life concerns. I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), including prep and integration sessions, for adults ready to move beyond coping into genuine transformation.
Whether you’re a parent feeling stretched too thin, a professional facing burnout, or a couple going through a difficult season, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with intention.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples during times of transition—those moments when stress, uncertainty, or disconnection can feel overwhelming. Together, we’ll explore what’s no longer working, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools you can use outside of session.
Whether you’re a parent feeling stretched too thin, a professional facing burnout, or a couple going through a difficult season, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with intention.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples during times of transition—those moments when stress, uncertainty, or disconnection can feel overwhelming. Together, we’ll explore what’s no longer working, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools you can use outside of session.
I specialize in treating psychological and emotional trauma, offering evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, somatic therapy, polyvagal approaches, expressive arts, play therapies, DBT, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support your journey toward recovery.
Emotional trauma often stems from profoundly stressful events that impact your sense of self, safety, trust, and well-being. Recovery is possible, and I am here to guide you through this healing process in a compassionate, safe environment.
I specialize in treating psychological and emotional trauma, offering evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, somatic therapy, polyvagal approaches, expressive arts, play therapies, DBT, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support your journey toward recovery.
Emotional trauma often stems from profoundly stressful events that impact your sense of self, safety, trust, and well-being. Recovery is possible, and I am here to guide you through this healing process in a compassionate, safe environment.
Trained in PACT Level 2, Gottman Level 3, and Inner Relational Focusing incorporating attachment theory, somatic therapy, and parts work.
You want to be in relationships where your needs matter, and you’ve learned to overextend, walk on eggshells, and care for everyone except yourself. Maybe dating feels hopeless, like you’re being set up for rejection. Maybe you’re afraid of parenting the way you were parented. Your inner critic is loud. Your body feels tense. Your emotions stay trapped inside. Your shoulders carry it all—almost like a turtle shell protecting your most vulnerable parts. I can help you untangle rooted patterns that no longer serve you, so you can feel grounded in your body and build safe, mutual connections without losing yourself in the process.
Trained in PACT Level 2, Gottman Level 3, and Inner Relational Focusing incorporating attachment theory, somatic therapy, and parts work.
You want to be in relationships where your needs matter, and you’ve learned to overextend, walk on eggshells, and care for everyone except yourself. Maybe dating feels hopeless, like you’re being set up for rejection. Maybe you’re afraid of parenting the way you were parented. Your inner critic is loud. Your body feels tense. Your emotions stay trapped inside. Your shoulders carry it all—almost like a turtle shell protecting your most vulnerable parts. I can help you untangle rooted patterns that no longer serve you, so you can feel grounded in your body and build safe, mutual connections without losing yourself in the process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and have been in the mental health field for 25 years. Life can be filled with struggles, emotional pain, and unexpected challenges. On an average day, it can be difficult to navigate and on overwhelming days, we can be left feeling hopeless, helpless, and stuck. Please believe me that there is hope! Old wounds can be healed, unhealthy patterns can be changed and life can be fulfilling.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and have been in the mental health field for 25 years. Life can be filled with struggles, emotional pain, and unexpected challenges. On an average day, it can be difficult to navigate and on overwhelming days, we can be left feeling hopeless, helpless, and stuck. Please believe me that there is hope! Old wounds can be healed, unhealthy patterns can be changed and life can be fulfilling.
I also integrate somatic, attachment-based, and parts work to support lasting healing and meaningful change.
If you're tired of surviving and ready to start feeling like yourself again, you're in the right place. I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and attachment wounds who want more than symptom relief; they want lasting healing. Together, we'll create a personalized path towards greater self-trust, healthier relationships, and a more connected life.
I also integrate somatic, attachment-based, and parts work to support lasting healing and meaningful change.
If you're tired of surviving and ready to start feeling like yourself again, you're in the right place. I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and attachment wounds who want more than symptom relief; they want lasting healing. Together, we'll create a personalized path towards greater self-trust, healthier relationships, and a more connected life.
Does it look like you have it all together on the outside, but deep down you feel anxious, exhausted, or empty? It seems like happiness is something "out there" or baked into your next achievement, but when you actually get what you're striving for, the emptiness quickly returns? Or maybe you feel like something is "off" in your life, but you can't pinpoint exactly what it is? As a (recovering) perfectionist myself, I've been there & I get it. I have a passion for helping adults and adolescents deepen their connection to themselves to get to the root of symptoms such as chronic anxiety, perfectionism, & relational instability.
Does it look like you have it all together on the outside, but deep down you feel anxious, exhausted, or empty? It seems like happiness is something "out there" or baked into your next achievement, but when you actually get what you're striving for, the emptiness quickly returns? Or maybe you feel like something is "off" in your life, but you can't pinpoint exactly what it is? As a (recovering) perfectionist myself, I've been there & I get it. I have a passion for helping adults and adolescents deepen their connection to themselves to get to the root of symptoms such as chronic anxiety, perfectionism, & relational instability.
As a certified Reiki Master, I integrate somatic and mindfulness practices when they align with your goals.
Therapy doesn't have to be just another appointment to squeeze into your day. I create a safe, inclusive environment where you're truly seen. The world is hard right now; your struggles aren't personal failures. They're responses to systems and circumstances that marginalize, oppress, and harm people. We'll create space to see your situation more clearly and reconnect with what actually matters to you. We'll look at the story of who you are to see who's been telling it, what fits, and what needs to shift. Therapy isn't about fixing what's broken in you. It's about helping you move through hard things.
As a certified Reiki Master, I integrate somatic and mindfulness practices when they align with your goals.
Therapy doesn't have to be just another appointment to squeeze into your day. I create a safe, inclusive environment where you're truly seen. The world is hard right now; your struggles aren't personal failures. They're responses to systems and circumstances that marginalize, oppress, and harm people. We'll create space to see your situation more clearly and reconnect with what actually matters to you. We'll look at the story of who you are to see who's been telling it, what fits, and what needs to shift. Therapy isn't about fixing what's broken in you. It's about helping you move through hard things.
I draw from IFS, EMDR, attachment/ somatic approaches, and Narrative/ Existential Therapy
I provide individual therapy for concerns like complex PTSD, anxiety and panic, religious trauma, scrupulosity and moral injury, identity development, relationship and family strain, political stress, and body image. If you are navigating a faith transition or life after a high-demand group, you may feel thoughtful yet anxious or numb, worn down by shame and people-pleasing. You want language for what happened, relief in your body, and a steadier sense of self. Together we will process trauma, set boundaries, separate fear from values, and rebuild relationships based on consent and choice.
I draw from IFS, EMDR, attachment/ somatic approaches, and Narrative/ Existential Therapy
I provide individual therapy for concerns like complex PTSD, anxiety and panic, religious trauma, scrupulosity and moral injury, identity development, relationship and family strain, political stress, and body image. If you are navigating a faith transition or life after a high-demand group, you may feel thoughtful yet anxious or numb, worn down by shame and people-pleasing. You want language for what happened, relief in your body, and a steadier sense of self. Together we will process trauma, set boundaries, separate fear from values, and rebuild relationships based on consent and choice.
Hi, my name is Vanessa (she/they) I am an AMFT and Registered Art Therapist. I am of Zapotec heritage, raised on Tataviam lands, known today as the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Identities I hold are being queer, disabled, 1st gen, neurodiverse, and somewhere on the gender spectrum of being femme and beyond one gender. My commitment as an Anti-Imperialist/abolitionist therapist show up in the space in the ways I do not center tenants of white supremacy such as perfectionism, worship of written word, centrism/white comfort, and individualism. As a person of color, my lived experience has led me to center social justice in my work.
Hi, my name is Vanessa (she/they) I am an AMFT and Registered Art Therapist. I am of Zapotec heritage, raised on Tataviam lands, known today as the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Identities I hold are being queer, disabled, 1st gen, neurodiverse, and somewhere on the gender spectrum of being femme and beyond one gender. My commitment as an Anti-Imperialist/abolitionist therapist show up in the space in the ways I do not center tenants of white supremacy such as perfectionism, worship of written word, centrism/white comfort, and individualism. As a person of color, my lived experience has led me to center social justice in my work.
I offer in-person and virtual sessions for adults, couples, and families residing in California, and virtual sessions for residents of Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia. I am trained in IFS and EMDR therapies, and I integrate both of these modalities to catalyze change for clients. These are trauma informed approaches that address the whole human experience: thoughts, emotions, beliefs, relationships, physical sensations in the body, and spirituality.
I offer in-person and virtual sessions for adults, couples, and families residing in California, and virtual sessions for residents of Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia. I am trained in IFS and EMDR therapies, and I integrate both of these modalities to catalyze change for clients. These are trauma informed approaches that address the whole human experience: thoughts, emotions, beliefs, relationships, physical sensations in the body, and spirituality.
Through evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Mindfulness, and Somatic approach, we will work collaboratively to heal any trauma, alleviate anxiety or depression, and improve your relationships with others.
If you're reading this, chances are you're seeking agency and understanding on your journey toward emotional well-being and healthier relationships. I want you to know that you've come to the right place! As a trauma-informed clinician with 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am here to offer you a unique therapeutic approach that integrates spirituality and psychological principles into your healing journey. Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, battling anxiety or depression, struggling in your relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions, I am here to provide support.
Through evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Mindfulness, and Somatic approach, we will work collaboratively to heal any trauma, alleviate anxiety or depression, and improve your relationships with others.
If you're reading this, chances are you're seeking agency and understanding on your journey toward emotional well-being and healthier relationships. I want you to know that you've come to the right place! As a trauma-informed clinician with 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am here to offer you a unique therapeutic approach that integrates spirituality and psychological principles into your healing journey. Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, battling anxiety or depression, struggling in your relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions, I am here to provide support.
Learn to access your innate ability to transform and heal. In my therapeutic work I am committed to supporting you to make lasting, transformational changes in your life. I have extensive experience (residential and outpatient treatment centers) working with addictions, both early recovery and issues in long-term recovery. My expertise is in working with families impacted by addiction, addressing the specific trauma responses (family of origin work and inter-generational trauma). My work with clients goes beyond typical 'Co-Dependency' issues, to address the mental and emotional aspects of healing and lasting change.
Learn to access your innate ability to transform and heal. In my therapeutic work I am committed to supporting you to make lasting, transformational changes in your life. I have extensive experience (residential and outpatient treatment centers) working with addictions, both early recovery and issues in long-term recovery. My expertise is in working with families impacted by addiction, addressing the specific trauma responses (family of origin work and inter-generational trauma). My work with clients goes beyond typical 'Co-Dependency' issues, to address the mental and emotional aspects of healing and lasting change.
I draw from culturally sensitive, attachment-based, and somatic practices to help you reconnect with your body, understand relational patterns, and build a deeper sense of self.
Do you feel like you're straddling different worlds — trying to find where you belong, but never feeling fully seen or understood? Are you carrying grief, anxiety, or the weight of cultural expectations that leave you disconnected from yourself? If you're a young adult or woman of color navigating identity, life transitions, or the complexities of being bicultural, I want you to know: your story matters, and you deserve a space where all of it is welcomed. I'm Dr. Naomi Wu, a licensed psychologist at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad, and I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
I draw from culturally sensitive, attachment-based, and somatic practices to help you reconnect with your body, understand relational patterns, and build a deeper sense of self.
Do you feel like you're straddling different worlds — trying to find where you belong, but never feeling fully seen or understood? Are you carrying grief, anxiety, or the weight of cultural expectations that leave you disconnected from yourself? If you're a young adult or woman of color navigating identity, life transitions, or the complexities of being bicultural, I want you to know: your story matters, and you deserve a space where all of it is welcomed. I'm Dr. Naomi Wu, a licensed psychologist at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad, and I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
My approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from CBT, somatic therapy, and psychodynamic work to support lasting change.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns of overthinking, you’re not alone. I work with adults across California who are navigating anxiety, chronic stress, and major life transitions. I offer a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s contributing to stress and develop practical, sustainable tools that support resilience and lasting change. I welcome you to reach out by email or phone to see if we might be a good fit
My approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from CBT, somatic therapy, and psychodynamic work to support lasting change.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns of overthinking, you’re not alone. I work with adults across California who are navigating anxiety, chronic stress, and major life transitions. I offer a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s contributing to stress and develop practical, sustainable tools that support resilience and lasting change. I welcome you to reach out by email or phone to see if we might be a good fit
I became a licensed therapist with the intention of supporting others on their life journey. My work involves integrating, honoring and listening to your thoughts, feelings, and body, so that you may access your inner world of truth and knowing. I believe that each person has vast internal resources from which to draw, and my job is to encourage, reflect and support your inner connection to finding your own answers.
I became a licensed therapist with the intention of supporting others on their life journey. My work involves integrating, honoring and listening to your thoughts, feelings, and body, so that you may access your inner world of truth and knowing. I believe that each person has vast internal resources from which to draw, and my job is to encourage, reflect and support your inner connection to finding your own answers.
Using a compassionate, client-centered approach, I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), art therapy, psychoanalysis, and somatic work to help you reconnect with yourself, process unresolved pain, and build a sense of safety within your own body.
I help individuals, couples, and teens heal from past experiences and combat depression, anxiety, relational issues, and trauma. I understand how trauma can impact every aspect of life, from relationships to self-esteem to physical health. Whether you are struggling with dark thoughts or hard feelings, dissociation, or a persistent feeling of being "on edge," I am here to help your rediscover your resilience and move toward a life that feels authentic, peaceful, and empowered. Healing trauma isn’t just about talking; it's about truly feeling heard, understood, and gently guided toward inner transformation.
Using a compassionate, client-centered approach, I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), art therapy, psychoanalysis, and somatic work to help you reconnect with yourself, process unresolved pain, and build a sense of safety within your own body.
I help individuals, couples, and teens heal from past experiences and combat depression, anxiety, relational issues, and trauma. I understand how trauma can impact every aspect of life, from relationships to self-esteem to physical health. Whether you are struggling with dark thoughts or hard feelings, dissociation, or a persistent feeling of being "on edge," I am here to help your rediscover your resilience and move toward a life that feels authentic, peaceful, and empowered. Healing trauma isn’t just about talking; it's about truly feeling heard, understood, and gently guided toward inner transformation.
My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based, integrating somatic therapy, parts work (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR.
You may understand your patterns and still feel stuck in them, especially in relationships. Many of the brave individuals I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or relationships that leave them feeling disconnected or unsure of themselves. Some notice patterns around self-worth, body image, or a strong inner critic, while others feel the impact of past experiences or trauma. Often, one part understands what’s happening while another feels overwhelmed or reactive. They’re not looking for quick fixes, but for something that helps things truly shift toward a deeper sense of wholeness in mind, body, heart, and soul.
My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based, integrating somatic therapy, parts work (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR.
You may understand your patterns and still feel stuck in them, especially in relationships. Many of the brave individuals I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or relationships that leave them feeling disconnected or unsure of themselves. Some notice patterns around self-worth, body image, or a strong inner critic, while others feel the impact of past experiences or trauma. Often, one part understands what’s happening while another feels overwhelmed or reactive. They’re not looking for quick fixes, but for something that helps things truly shift toward a deeper sense of wholeness in mind, body, heart, and soul.
As an "elder", I know of the vulnerabilities and anxieties that can arise due to the aging process. Elders often have to deal with change, loss and grief more frequently than one does in earlier stages of our lives. We are touched by them, directly or indirectly. Learning to more gracefully move through these transitions is an opportunity for deeper emotional, psychological and spiritual growth. These challenges can become the medicine for your spirit and soul.
As an "elder", I know of the vulnerabilities and anxieties that can arise due to the aging process. Elders often have to deal with change, loss and grief more frequently than one does in earlier stages of our lives. We are touched by them, directly or indirectly. Learning to more gracefully move through these transitions is an opportunity for deeper emotional, psychological and spiritual growth. These challenges can become the medicine for your spirit and soul.
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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.