Somatic Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I draw on Attachment-Based, Trauma-Informed, Behaviorial and Somatic approaches, honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
I became a therapist because I know what it feels like to carry things that are hard to name and how challenging the long, winding path toward understanding yourself can be. That personal journey didn't just bring me to this work; it shaped the kind of therapist I am. If you've ever felt like you were born with a little more volume than the world knew what to do with, highly sensitive, wired differently, carrying a few extra letters of the alphabet (ADHD, HSP, OCD, PTSD...you know who you are), you're in the right place and I'd love to help.
I draw on Attachment-Based, Trauma-Informed, Behaviorial and Somatic approaches, honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
I became a therapist because I know what it feels like to carry things that are hard to name and how challenging the long, winding path toward understanding yourself can be. That personal journey didn't just bring me to this work; it shaped the kind of therapist I am. If you've ever felt like you were born with a little more volume than the world knew what to do with, highly sensitive, wired differently, carrying a few extra letters of the alphabet (ADHD, HSP, OCD, PTSD...you know who you are), you're in the right place and I'd love to help.
" Using a combination of Somatic Experiencing, Solution focused, and Relational Therapy, I focus on helping you to become more self-aware in both mind and body, in order to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms you might be feeling.
I have 18 years working in treating trauma, anxiety, unresolved childhood trauma and addiction. I also specialize in infertility, postpartum depression and anxiety, and women's health. I do couples therapy using a mind body integrative approach to help couples get through where they are stuck, work through differences, and rebuild trust and connection.
" Using a combination of Somatic Experiencing, Solution focused, and Relational Therapy, I focus on helping you to become more self-aware in both mind and body, in order to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms you might be feeling.
I have 18 years working in treating trauma, anxiety, unresolved childhood trauma and addiction. I also specialize in infertility, postpartum depression and anxiety, and women's health. I do couples therapy using a mind body integrative approach to help couples get through where they are stuck, work through differences, and rebuild trust and connection.
My trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach integrates emotionally focused, internal family systems, somatic, and EMDR therapy to support nervous system regulation and deeper healing.
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll focus on more than symptom relief, helping you reconnect with inner strengths you may have lost sight of, build emotional awareness, uncover patterns, and move toward a life that feels aligned, grounded, and fulfilling.
My trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach integrates emotionally focused, internal family systems, somatic, and EMDR therapy to support nervous system regulation and deeper healing.
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll focus on more than symptom relief, helping you reconnect with inner strengths you may have lost sight of, build emotional awareness, uncover patterns, and move toward a life that feels aligned, grounded, and fulfilling.
Dealing with persistent physical and emotional pain is enough to leave you feeling defeated. It can be an isolating experience when loved ones want to help but don't truly understand what you're going through or how to support you. Even if you do have a diagnosis for your pain, it can be a painful grieving process to reconfigure your lifestyle and expectations for yourself. Maybe there are days you find yourself wondering if your symptoms are caused by your actual illness or the amount of stress it has caused you.
Dealing with persistent physical and emotional pain is enough to leave you feeling defeated. It can be an isolating experience when loved ones want to help but don't truly understand what you're going through or how to support you. Even if you do have a diagnosis for your pain, it can be a painful grieving process to reconfigure your lifestyle and expectations for yourself. Maybe there are days you find yourself wondering if your symptoms are caused by your actual illness or the amount of stress it has caused you.
I'll guide you through family problems, stress, and anxiety by using different tools like somatic work, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
Sometimes, family problems can make us feel upset or confused. If you are having trouble with your family, it's okay to ask for help. Stress can also make things harder, and it might feel like too much to handle alone. If you are feeling stressed, talking to someone can help you feel calmer. Anxiety is when you feel worried or scared a lot, and you don't have to go through it by yourself. If you need support with family issues, stress, or anxiety, talking to someone you trust can help make things better. Ademas, hablo espanol.
I'll guide you through family problems, stress, and anxiety by using different tools like somatic work, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
Sometimes, family problems can make us feel upset or confused. If you are having trouble with your family, it's okay to ask for help. Stress can also make things harder, and it might feel like too much to handle alone. If you are feeling stressed, talking to someone can help you feel calmer. Anxiety is when you feel worried or scared a lot, and you don't have to go through it by yourself. If you need support with family issues, stress, or anxiety, talking to someone you trust can help make things better. Ademas, hablo espanol.
Welcome. It takes courage to seek help. I’m glad you’re here. Over the past decade I have dedicated my work to helping those impacted by trauma, anxiety disorders, and stress. I am passionate about helping people improve what trauma, stress and major life changes often disrupt (e.g. self-awareness, coping skills, interpersonal relationships, and self-worth).
¡Offering psychotherapy services and supervision to ACSWs and MSW interns!
Welcome. It takes courage to seek help. I’m glad you’re here. Over the past decade I have dedicated my work to helping those impacted by trauma, anxiety disorders, and stress. I am passionate about helping people improve what trauma, stress and major life changes often disrupt (e.g. self-awareness, coping skills, interpersonal relationships, and self-worth).
¡Offering psychotherapy services and supervision to ACSWs and MSW interns!
I lead with Hakomi (mindful and somatic) while integrating Ecotherapy, and creative practices.
Clients often tell me they finally feel seen and understood when we work together. I welcome individuals and couples from all paths of life. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, unhealthy relationship dynamics, or simply a lack of connection to yourself or each other. Significant life moments - leaving a demanding job, miss-matched desires, or coming off birth control - can leave you feeling disoriented and unsure of who you are, or with couples, what your relationship needs. If you don’t know where to begin, I’ve got you. Together, we’ll find the way back to wholeness and understanding.
I lead with Hakomi (mindful and somatic) while integrating Ecotherapy, and creative practices.
Clients often tell me they finally feel seen and understood when we work together. I welcome individuals and couples from all paths of life. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, unhealthy relationship dynamics, or simply a lack of connection to yourself or each other. Significant life moments - leaving a demanding job, miss-matched desires, or coming off birth control - can leave you feeling disoriented and unsure of who you are, or with couples, what your relationship needs. If you don’t know where to begin, I’ve got you. Together, we’ll find the way back to wholeness and understanding.
My wish is that therapy is as uncomplicated as possible. A typical adult client in my practice is ready to invest in themselves, open to learning, and is ready to work toward a deeper understanding, whatever that may mean for them. Together we will work toward the changes you want/need so you can get on living and enjoying your life, I would love that for you! I also specialize in working with children, typically through referral only, where play therapy strengthens self determination, autonomy, and individuation.
My wish is that therapy is as uncomplicated as possible. A typical adult client in my practice is ready to invest in themselves, open to learning, and is ready to work toward a deeper understanding, whatever that may mean for them. Together we will work toward the changes you want/need so you can get on living and enjoying your life, I would love that for you! I also specialize in working with children, typically through referral only, where play therapy strengthens self determination, autonomy, and individuation.
Mindfulness and Somatic/body oriented approaches to therapy are central elements of my work with clients, as well as EMDR.
Thank you for taking time to read about my work. I am a clinical psychologist (PhD, UCLA, 1991) and have been providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples for over thirty years. My approach integrates insight oriented/depth psychotherapy with mindfulness/meditation within a framework of body awareness. A central part of therapy is the mutually created caring and healing relationship. If we work together, time will be devoted to building a trusting, safe and containing relationship where early (developmental) as well as more recent challenges can be discussed, explored and healed.
Mindfulness and Somatic/body oriented approaches to therapy are central elements of my work with clients, as well as EMDR.
Thank you for taking time to read about my work. I am a clinical psychologist (PhD, UCLA, 1991) and have been providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples for over thirty years. My approach integrates insight oriented/depth psychotherapy with mindfulness/meditation within a framework of body awareness. A central part of therapy is the mutually created caring and healing relationship. If we work together, time will be devoted to building a trusting, safe and containing relationship where early (developmental) as well as more recent challenges can be discussed, explored and healed.
In our therapy sessions, I incorporate elements of mindfulness, somatic work (connecting to the body), IFS (parts work), and EMDR.
I'm a PK and exvangelical. I specialize in working with immigrant & BIPOC populations and issues pertaining to: identity, cultural assimilation, religious trauma, differentiating from family, living authentically, coming out, spirituality, boundaries, codependency, and healthy relationships. I provide trauma-informed therapy in English & Korean.
In our therapy sessions, I incorporate elements of mindfulness, somatic work (connecting to the body), IFS (parts work), and EMDR.
I'm a PK and exvangelical. I specialize in working with immigrant & BIPOC populations and issues pertaining to: identity, cultural assimilation, religious trauma, differentiating from family, living authentically, coming out, spirituality, boundaries, codependency, and healthy relationships. I provide trauma-informed therapy in English & Korean.
Let's collaborate to help you move towards more insight, peace and fulfillment. I understand that every person has their own unique struggle and I want to help you to be able identify your blocks and strategize ways through them. Therapy can heal wounds from the past and take us into the present where we can make choices that help to put us on a path that we truly desire.
Let's collaborate to help you move towards more insight, peace and fulfillment. I understand that every person has their own unique struggle and I want to help you to be able identify your blocks and strategize ways through them. Therapy can heal wounds from the past and take us into the present where we can make choices that help to put us on a path that we truly desire.
It is my experience that each of us carries stories with us. Some we share outwardly while others are made less visible – especially those associated with pain, discomfort or loss. As a Registered Art Therapist & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have collaborated with incredible clients over the past 13 years of my career. Many of my clients are interested in finding care to help with issues such as adjusting to life changes, managing anxiety, navigating OCD, coping with depression, working through feelings of grief & loss, processing trauma, exploring aspects of identity, & evaluating career changes among other things.
It is my experience that each of us carries stories with us. Some we share outwardly while others are made less visible – especially those associated with pain, discomfort or loss. As a Registered Art Therapist & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have collaborated with incredible clients over the past 13 years of my career. Many of my clients are interested in finding care to help with issues such as adjusting to life changes, managing anxiety, navigating OCD, coping with depression, working through feelings of grief & loss, processing trauma, exploring aspects of identity, & evaluating career changes among other things.
Anger, anxiety, depression, shame, and challenges with self-identity are often rooted in unresolved trauma. When left unaddressed, trauma can deeply impact our relationships and family dynamics. As your therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you in managing trauma-related symptoms and moving toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life. I use a client-centered approach to create a safe and supportive space where unresolved emotions and reactions can be explored. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself is just as important as the modality used because healing begins with trust, connection, and the freedom to be vulnerable.
Anger, anxiety, depression, shame, and challenges with self-identity are often rooted in unresolved trauma. When left unaddressed, trauma can deeply impact our relationships and family dynamics. As your therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you in managing trauma-related symptoms and moving toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life. I use a client-centered approach to create a safe and supportive space where unresolved emotions and reactions can be explored. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself is just as important as the modality used because healing begins with trust, connection, and the freedom to be vulnerable.
Finding the right therapist is a vital part of the healing process. I work with individuals, couples, and relationships, using curiosity, warmth, direct feedback, and—when fitting—a sense of humor. My approach draws from attachment-based, trauma-informed, and depth psychology frameworks to support greater self-awareness, clarity, and connection.
I offer a non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner world and bring unconscious patterns into consciousness. Together, we deepen your connection to your aspirations, dreams and desires.
Finding the right therapist is a vital part of the healing process. I work with individuals, couples, and relationships, using curiosity, warmth, direct feedback, and—when fitting—a sense of humor. My approach draws from attachment-based, trauma-informed, and depth psychology frameworks to support greater self-awareness, clarity, and connection.
I offer a non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner world and bring unconscious patterns into consciousness. Together, we deepen your connection to your aspirations, dreams and desires.
I am an Associate Therapist with a passion for helping people navigate challenging circumstances, and find healing and personal growth. I specialize in working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and caregiver stress. With a background in community mental health, I have experience working with diverse populations and keep in mind individual concerns as well as backgrounds, relationships, lifestyles, cultures, strengths, and values.
I am an Associate Therapist with a passion for helping people navigate challenging circumstances, and find healing and personal growth. I specialize in working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and caregiver stress. With a background in community mental health, I have experience working with diverse populations and keep in mind individual concerns as well as backgrounds, relationships, lifestyles, cultures, strengths, and values.
I am certified in, and frequently incorporate into each session, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a somatic therapy modality, that helps my clients befriend their bodies and gain the wisdom it brings to the table.
Do you find yourself feeling fine one moment and suddenly you're overwhelmed by distressing thoughts or confusing emotions? Do you feel like your body has been hijacked by sensations that you can't identify or pinpoint? Do you find yourself disconnected from your life and those things you once enjoyed doing? Have you ever experienced or seen something in the past that now invades your life on a daily basis? Have you ever just wanted to hide away from everything? I know that feeling and I'm telling you right now, you're not alone.
I am certified in, and frequently incorporate into each session, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a somatic therapy modality, that helps my clients befriend their bodies and gain the wisdom it brings to the table.
Do you find yourself feeling fine one moment and suddenly you're overwhelmed by distressing thoughts or confusing emotions? Do you feel like your body has been hijacked by sensations that you can't identify or pinpoint? Do you find yourself disconnected from your life and those things you once enjoyed doing? Have you ever experienced or seen something in the past that now invades your life on a daily basis? Have you ever just wanted to hide away from everything? I know that feeling and I'm telling you right now, you're not alone.
You’ve been checking all the boxes, doing what’s expected, maybe even excelling. But deep down, you’re craving something more: to live with intention, to make meaning of your experiences, and to feel deeply connected to who you truly are.
Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you connect with your authentic self, beyond the roles you fill or your achievements.
Here, you don’t have to perform. You don’t have to people-please. You just have to show up.
You’ve been checking all the boxes, doing what’s expected, maybe even excelling. But deep down, you’re craving something more: to live with intention, to make meaning of your experiences, and to feel deeply connected to who you truly are.
Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you connect with your authentic self, beyond the roles you fill or your achievements.
Here, you don’t have to perform. You don’t have to people-please. You just have to show up.
I am certified in the trauma-informed, somatic modality Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which taps into the power of mindfulness and present moment experience to help shift old patterns.
My philosophy of therapy is encapsulated in the phrase, “To see, to be seen, and to be met.” I work with clients looking to feel better understood by others, and to better understand themselves. Together, we will address your specific issues – and because so many feeling-states such as anxiety and depression are as much felt in the body as in the mind, I like to include the interconnection between body, mind and spirit. A goal of my work to always to expand your sense of flow and connectedness.
I am certified in the trauma-informed, somatic modality Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which taps into the power of mindfulness and present moment experience to help shift old patterns.
My philosophy of therapy is encapsulated in the phrase, “To see, to be seen, and to be met.” I work with clients looking to feel better understood by others, and to better understand themselves. Together, we will address your specific issues – and because so many feeling-states such as anxiety and depression are as much felt in the body as in the mind, I like to include the interconnection between body, mind and spirit. A goal of my work to always to expand your sense of flow and connectedness.
I offer somatic/mindfulness-based skills, provide tools to reduce shame and isolation, help you put words to your needs and desires, as well as empower you to navigate challenging conversations, to handle conflict and to design the the joyful and satisfying relationships we all deserve.
Choosing new possibilities is a courageous act. If you’ve found your way here, you may be feeling deep sadness, loneliness, anxiety, frustrated or just simply tired. Perhaps you're curious to discover and create a new relationship with yourself, your partner(s) or understand and manage neurodiversity. When it comes to sexuality, love, or neurodivergence, many of us are carrying around old stories, misinformation, and the pain of difficult experiences that we want to be free of. If you are wrestling with love, sexuality and/or are multi-passionate and neurodivergent. I can work with you so you and your relationships can flourish.
I offer somatic/mindfulness-based skills, provide tools to reduce shame and isolation, help you put words to your needs and desires, as well as empower you to navigate challenging conversations, to handle conflict and to design the the joyful and satisfying relationships we all deserve.
Choosing new possibilities is a courageous act. If you’ve found your way here, you may be feeling deep sadness, loneliness, anxiety, frustrated or just simply tired. Perhaps you're curious to discover and create a new relationship with yourself, your partner(s) or understand and manage neurodiversity. When it comes to sexuality, love, or neurodivergence, many of us are carrying around old stories, misinformation, and the pain of difficult experiences that we want to be free of. If you are wrestling with love, sexuality and/or are multi-passionate and neurodivergent. I can work with you so you and your relationships can flourish.
My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic techniques.
Looking for a therapist isn't easy, and you don't have to have everything figured out. Whether you're an adult quietly drowning in anxiety while keeping it together for everyone else, a teenager struggling to name what's wrong, or a family trying to hold it all together through a stretch, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, family stress, etc. My background spans school based mental health, community mental health, and crisis work.
My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic techniques.
Looking for a therapist isn't easy, and you don't have to have everything figured out. Whether you're an adult quietly drowning in anxiety while keeping it together for everyone else, a teenager struggling to name what's wrong, or a family trying to hold it all together through a stretch, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, family stress, etc. My background spans school based mental health, community mental health, and crisis work.
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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.