Somatic Therapists in Indian Wells, CA
With somatic therapy, we also focus on how stress shows up in your body—so you can learn mindfulness to feel more grounded, regulated, and in control.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Indian Wells, California, and as a lifelong resident of the Coachella Valley, this community is truly home to me. I’ve dedicated my career to supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges, transitions, and moments of growth. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space where you can explore your experiences openly, strengthen your resilience, and move toward meaningful healing. I provide services in both English and Spanish.
With somatic therapy, we also focus on how stress shows up in your body—so you can learn mindfulness to feel more grounded, regulated, and in control.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Indian Wells, California, and as a lifelong resident of the Coachella Valley, this community is truly home to me. I’ve dedicated my career to supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges, transitions, and moments of growth. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space where you can explore your experiences openly, strengthen your resilience, and move toward meaningful healing. I provide services in both English and Spanish.
Starting therapy takes bravery. My work is focused on recognizing that bravery the moment you walk through my door and anyone courageous enough to do so deserves respect and support. I hope to guide and empower you, first as a caring human being, and then as a professional, to give you skills to help bring healing on your journey that brings you here. With a complimentary education in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, I take an integrative and holistic approach to my work to help create an overall positive lifestyle change for all my clients.
Starting therapy takes bravery. My work is focused on recognizing that bravery the moment you walk through my door and anyone courageous enough to do so deserves respect and support. I hope to guide and empower you, first as a caring human being, and then as a professional, to give you skills to help bring healing on your journey that brings you here. With a complimentary education in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, I take an integrative and holistic approach to my work to help create an overall positive lifestyle change for all my clients.
I’m a bilingual Spanish-English LMFT in California, licensed in February 2025, with 15 years of clinical experience. I gained my first 10 years of clinical experience in Mexico, where I grew up, lived, and studied (bachelor’s and master’s degrees). I then spent nearly five years working here in California, with extensive trauma-informed, integrative experience across a range of programs (victims of crime, domestic violence, and workers’ compensation), as well as extensive experience in community mental health.
I’m a bilingual Spanish-English LMFT in California, licensed in February 2025, with 15 years of clinical experience. I gained my first 10 years of clinical experience in Mexico, where I grew up, lived, and studied (bachelor’s and master’s degrees). I then spent nearly five years working here in California, with extensive trauma-informed, integrative experience across a range of programs (victims of crime, domestic violence, and workers’ compensation), as well as extensive experience in community mental health.
I am so excited for you that you decided to do this! Investing in you is the best choice you could ever make! I am not a regular therapist. I use a holistic approach to help you. What that means is that I come from the perspective of what you have been through in your life gets stuck in your body and you will continue to relive it until you know what it is and I help you to relieve it. By doing this, you start to experience life as it is, instead of having the filter from your past or the anxiety about your future. I am here to help you. Are you hungry for change? Buckle up and enjoy your life, let me help. :)
I am so excited for you that you decided to do this! Investing in you is the best choice you could ever make! I am not a regular therapist. I use a holistic approach to help you. What that means is that I come from the perspective of what you have been through in your life gets stuck in your body and you will continue to relive it until you know what it is and I help you to relieve it. By doing this, you start to experience life as it is, instead of having the filter from your past or the anxiety about your future. I am here to help you. Are you hungry for change? Buckle up and enjoy your life, let me help. :)
Hello! My name is Savannah M. Little and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 139871 and a Certified Sex Therapist supporting human beings in the state of California. I work with individuals, partners, and families who are looking to form a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their communities. I understand that healing and growth looks different for each individual and hope to provide the support necessary for your mind, body, and soul. I am polyamorous, ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ affirming.
Hello! My name is Savannah M. Little and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 139871 and a Certified Sex Therapist supporting human beings in the state of California. I work with individuals, partners, and families who are looking to form a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their communities. I understand that healing and growth looks different for each individual and hope to provide the support necessary for your mind, body, and soul. I am polyamorous, ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ affirming.
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I invite you to reach out and call if your interested in embarking on a journey of self-discovery and change in a comfortable environment filled with kindness, understanding, laughter and hope. Choosing a therapist that "fits" can be challenging. My unique style, knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion are qualities that support and encourage the development of practical healing strategies to deal with relationship conflict, developmental trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety issues, career/occupational stress, and LGBT concerns. Transforming difficulties into opportunities for growth, connection, improved passion and potential is the key to effective therapy.
I invite you to reach out and call if your interested in embarking on a journey of self-discovery and change in a comfortable environment filled with kindness, understanding, laughter and hope. Choosing a therapist that "fits" can be challenging. My unique style, knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion are qualities that support and encourage the development of practical healing strategies to deal with relationship conflict, developmental trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety issues, career/occupational stress, and LGBT concerns. Transforming difficulties into opportunities for growth, connection, improved passion and potential is the key to effective therapy.
Neuroscience-based approaches and EMDR, BSP, somatic, parts, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness practices are used to help my clients start healing themselves.
My clients come to me when they're experiencing emotional and/or mental distress and just want the pain to stop...now. They are sleep-deprived (or the opposite), stressed over college, depressed about work, angry or indifferent to everyone, anxious, frustrated by everything! Their stomachs hurt and heads ache. The problems may stem from unmet needs (love, belonging, self-esteem), various issues (trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, chronic pain) or not meeting personal or life goals. While change can feel difficult and scary, you can learn powerful, safe ways through as you progress to becoming the person you truly want to be.
Neuroscience-based approaches and EMDR, BSP, somatic, parts, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness practices are used to help my clients start healing themselves.
My clients come to me when they're experiencing emotional and/or mental distress and just want the pain to stop...now. They are sleep-deprived (or the opposite), stressed over college, depressed about work, angry or indifferent to everyone, anxious, frustrated by everything! Their stomachs hurt and heads ache. The problems may stem from unmet needs (love, belonging, self-esteem), various issues (trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, chronic pain) or not meeting personal or life goals. While change can feel difficult and scary, you can learn powerful, safe ways through as you progress to becoming the person you truly want to be.
Hello My Brandy Mays-Cancino, LCSW. I hold my master's in Social work. With a B.A. in psychology with a minor in gender studies. I have had the privilege to work in the mental health field for over 10 years. I specialize in doing trauma work with individuals, groups, and families. I utilize a variety of modalities such as CBT and DBT. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy traveling and going camping. I also enjoy Music, Art, and writing as hobbies. I look forward to working with you … take care.
Hello My Brandy Mays-Cancino, LCSW. I hold my master's in Social work. With a B.A. in psychology with a minor in gender studies. I have had the privilege to work in the mental health field for over 10 years. I specialize in doing trauma work with individuals, groups, and families. I utilize a variety of modalities such as CBT and DBT. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy traveling and going camping. I also enjoy Music, Art, and writing as hobbies. I look forward to working with you … take care.
" I also utilize additional approaches as warranted, such as mindfulness, somatic therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Lost your balance? Through gentle guidance you will feel safe and supported as you discover your own innate capacity to heal. You can feel resilient and whole again. Troubling situations or events in your life will be processed, and the discomfort associated with them released. Our work will focus on the relationship between painful past or current life events and your health and well-being. As a result, you will experience more peace within yourself, more harmony in your home and in your outside relationships.
" I also utilize additional approaches as warranted, such as mindfulness, somatic therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Lost your balance? Through gentle guidance you will feel safe and supported as you discover your own innate capacity to heal. You can feel resilient and whole again. Troubling situations or events in your life will be processed, and the discomfort associated with them released. Our work will focus on the relationship between painful past or current life events and your health and well-being. As a result, you will experience more peace within yourself, more harmony in your home and in your outside relationships.
My approach integrates psychoanalytic depth work with relational and somatic awareness.
Many people come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, from others, or from a sense of meaning, especially during times of loss, transition or overwhelm. Approaching our inner experiences with curiosity and an openness to the unknown can help us feel more alive, reduce suffering, and point the way forward. Using a psychoanalytic approach, we may pay attention to patterns in your relationships, emotional reactions, memories, and dreams. I bring warmth, humor, curiosity, and a collaborative approach that centers you as the expert on your life.
My approach integrates psychoanalytic depth work with relational and somatic awareness.
Many people come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, from others, or from a sense of meaning, especially during times of loss, transition or overwhelm. Approaching our inner experiences with curiosity and an openness to the unknown can help us feel more alive, reduce suffering, and point the way forward. Using a psychoanalytic approach, we may pay attention to patterns in your relationships, emotional reactions, memories, and dreams. I bring warmth, humor, curiosity, and a collaborative approach that centers you as the expert on your life.
I have been offering client-centered, depth, narrative, and somatic psychotherapy for ten years and have a passion for working with LGBTQA+ folx who need support navigating all forms of consensual non-monogamy.
I specialize in working with folx who identify with the following communities: LGBTQA+ consensual/ethical non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory, kink, BDSM, and who are struggling with anxiety, depression and a history of trauma.
I think of psychotherapy as a necessary form of social activism toward a larger goal of equity for people of all races, genders, sexual/relational orientations, levels of ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Let's work together to bring you back to yourself, your relationships and your community!
I have been offering client-centered, depth, narrative, and somatic psychotherapy for ten years and have a passion for working with LGBTQA+ folx who need support navigating all forms of consensual non-monogamy.
I specialize in working with folx who identify with the following communities: LGBTQA+ consensual/ethical non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory, kink, BDSM, and who are struggling with anxiety, depression and a history of trauma.
I think of psychotherapy as a necessary form of social activism toward a larger goal of equity for people of all races, genders, sexual/relational orientations, levels of ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Let's work together to bring you back to yourself, your relationships and your community!
As a trauma specialist, I offer EMDR, Brainspotting, and equine-assisted psychotherapy, integrating somatic and parts work to support processing emotional blocks, improving nervous system regulation, and enhancing performance and resilience.
I specialize in depth-oriented trauma treatment for adults seeking lasting change beyond traditional talk therapy. I integrate EMDR, Brainspotting, parts work, and equine-assisted psychotherapy to address trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and feeling stuck or frozen. I also support performance enhancement and resilience building. I offer in-person equine therapy and telehealth, including individual sessions, intensives, workshops. I am an EMDRIA and Brainspotting Consultant and developed EquiAttune, integrating Brainspotting with equine-assisted psychotherapy.
As a trauma specialist, I offer EMDR, Brainspotting, and equine-assisted psychotherapy, integrating somatic and parts work to support processing emotional blocks, improving nervous system regulation, and enhancing performance and resilience.
I specialize in depth-oriented trauma treatment for adults seeking lasting change beyond traditional talk therapy. I integrate EMDR, Brainspotting, parts work, and equine-assisted psychotherapy to address trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and feeling stuck or frozen. I also support performance enhancement and resilience building. I offer in-person equine therapy and telehealth, including individual sessions, intensives, workshops. I am an EMDRIA and Brainspotting Consultant and developed EquiAttune, integrating Brainspotting with equine-assisted psychotherapy.
Are you struggling with intimacy, codependency, and disconnection or carrying the weight of old trauma while stuck in painful patterns? You might be longing for a more genuine connection, but are overwhelmed by anxiety or low-self esteem that leaves you feeling isolated and lonely. Whether you are single, dating, or in a long term relationship, perhaps you are ready to feel more connected and empowered to become your truest self. For couples, this often looks like rebuilding trust, improving intimacy, and creating a more secure and fulfilling relationship for both of you.
Are you struggling with intimacy, codependency, and disconnection or carrying the weight of old trauma while stuck in painful patterns? You might be longing for a more genuine connection, but are overwhelmed by anxiety or low-self esteem that leaves you feeling isolated and lonely. Whether you are single, dating, or in a long term relationship, perhaps you are ready to feel more connected and empowered to become your truest self. For couples, this often looks like rebuilding trust, improving intimacy, and creating a more secure and fulfilling relationship for both of you.
I use Somatic Present-Based Relational methods, EMDR, and Experiential Therapy.
Perhaps you're struggling in silence, and from the outside, everything seems fine to your friends and family. But what happens when your outer world doesn't reflect what's going on inside? You may feel overwhelmed, lost, or too embarrassed to speak up. Who can you talk to or trust that you can say the things that you don’t feel right to say out loud? You are not alone, and it is more common than you may think. This increases anxiety and can stand in the way of building fulfilling relationships, achieving career success, or finding a place of peace where you truly feel at home.
I use Somatic Present-Based Relational methods, EMDR, and Experiential Therapy.
Perhaps you're struggling in silence, and from the outside, everything seems fine to your friends and family. But what happens when your outer world doesn't reflect what's going on inside? You may feel overwhelmed, lost, or too embarrassed to speak up. Who can you talk to or trust that you can say the things that you don’t feel right to say out loud? You are not alone, and it is more common than you may think. This increases anxiety and can stand in the way of building fulfilling relationships, achieving career success, or finding a place of peace where you truly feel at home.
I specialize in working with multicultural adolescents, adults, and aging individuals and groups suffering with multiple social and emotional impairments and disorders, including neuro-developmental, schizophrenia, mood and personality, PTSD and trauma, addiction, somatic experiencing, conduct disorders, memory loss disabilities, and criminals.
My name is Debra O'Brien Ruiz, MS, LMFT (LMFT104549) and am licensed in California with 10-years professional work experience. I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming daily challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I radiate enthusiasm, compassion, and empathy. I am deeply committed to helping others. I motivate others to live a life of purpose.
I specialize in working with multicultural adolescents, adults, and aging individuals and groups suffering with multiple social and emotional impairments and disorders, including neuro-developmental, schizophrenia, mood and personality, PTSD and trauma, addiction, somatic experiencing, conduct disorders, memory loss disabilities, and criminals.
My name is Debra O'Brien Ruiz, MS, LMFT (LMFT104549) and am licensed in California with 10-years professional work experience. I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming daily challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I radiate enthusiasm, compassion, and empathy. I am deeply committed to helping others. I motivate others to live a life of purpose.
I blend modalities such as IFS, EFT, CFT, Psychodynamic and Somatic Therapy.
I have specialized training in women’s mental health - pregnancy, postpartum, reproductive challenges/infertility, hormonal shifts, identity, body image, and the emotional transitions that often accompany these shifts in life. These life stages can bring profound changes and I am honored to support you through this journey. Wherever you are at in your journey to wholeness, I create a space where clients can feel seen, heard, understood, and supported as they unpack old narratives, heal emotional wounds, and step into greater self-trust, self-love, and compassion in their healing journey.
I blend modalities such as IFS, EFT, CFT, Psychodynamic and Somatic Therapy.
I have specialized training in women’s mental health - pregnancy, postpartum, reproductive challenges/infertility, hormonal shifts, identity, body image, and the emotional transitions that often accompany these shifts in life. These life stages can bring profound changes and I am honored to support you through this journey. Wherever you are at in your journey to wholeness, I create a space where clients can feel seen, heard, understood, and supported as they unpack old narratives, heal emotional wounds, and step into greater self-trust, self-love, and compassion in their healing journey.
You’re the client who reads self-help books, listens to psychology podcasts, and still wonders why old patterns won’t budge. Maybe anxiety, trauma, or substance use keeps hijacking your plans. You long for relationships that feel real and a life directed by your values, not your fears. You want a therapist who gets LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationships, honours culture, and speaks plainly. If that sounds like you, I built my virtual practice with you in mind.
You’re the client who reads self-help books, listens to psychology podcasts, and still wonders why old patterns won’t budge. Maybe anxiety, trauma, or substance use keeps hijacking your plans. You long for relationships that feel real and a life directed by your values, not your fears. You want a therapist who gets LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationships, honours culture, and speaks plainly. If that sounds like you, I built my virtual practice with you in mind.
for example, I may utilize interventions from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, along with coping skills from mindfulness and attachment theories, somatic techniques (tapping), or experiential.
Do you feel you need to make changes but are struggling with how to get started? Are you in some way dissatisfied with your current situation, do you feel unseen, unheard, and unable to express what it is that needs to change? If this resonates with you, I can help. I have a great deal of experience with those who are looking to move forward, but need support to gain self awareness, confidence and feel heard as they make the sometimes difficult changes that will allow this to occur.
for example, I may utilize interventions from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, along with coping skills from mindfulness and attachment theories, somatic techniques (tapping), or experiential.
Do you feel you need to make changes but are struggling with how to get started? Are you in some way dissatisfied with your current situation, do you feel unseen, unheard, and unable to express what it is that needs to change? If this resonates with you, I can help. I have a great deal of experience with those who are looking to move forward, but need support to gain self awareness, confidence and feel heard as they make the sometimes difficult changes that will allow this to occur.
Julie Clark is a Board-Certified Coach specializing in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Psychospiritual Coaching and Entheogenic Medicine Integration. Clients recovering from Narcissistic Abuse are guided to establish a solid and lasting inner identification with the Authentic Self, dissolving trauma-bonding patterns and restoring a healthy inner vibration. For those integrating Entheogenic Medicine Work, clients will decode and ground messages from their journeys to deepen the transformation process. All coaching incorporates Psychospiritual principles and is designed to efficiently evoke profound results that will not fade with time.
Julie Clark is a Board-Certified Coach specializing in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Psychospiritual Coaching and Entheogenic Medicine Integration. Clients recovering from Narcissistic Abuse are guided to establish a solid and lasting inner identification with the Authentic Self, dissolving trauma-bonding patterns and restoring a healthy inner vibration. For those integrating Entheogenic Medicine Work, clients will decode and ground messages from their journeys to deepen the transformation process. All coaching incorporates Psychospiritual principles and is designed to efficiently evoke profound results that will not fade with time.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. They might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, but they have a genuine desire to improve their mental well-being. They are open to exploring their thoughts and emotions, and willing to engage in honest conversations. Whether they’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or personal growth challenges, they are committed to making positive changes in their life. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where they can find balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. They might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, but they have a genuine desire to improve their mental well-being. They are open to exploring their thoughts and emotions, and willing to engage in honest conversations. Whether they’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or personal growth challenges, they are committed to making positive changes in their life. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where they can find balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of 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.