Somatic Therapists in Los Gatos, CA
These are object relations, attachment-based and psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic, mindfulness and psychoanalysis work.
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
These are object relations, attachment-based and psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic, mindfulness and psychoanalysis work.
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
Drawing on a number of models, including Somatic Psychotherapy.
Vicky works with high functioning individuals in executive roles and couples struggling with relationship issues, life events, depression and anxiety. When we are heard, seen, and validated, helped to explore and re-discover what we feel passionate and enlivened about, there is a good chance we will grow. You're probably here because you feel stuck, frustrated and discouraged - in your relationships, job or with life in general. You want to make some fundamental changes and need some guidance and support. Vicky brings over 3 decades of experience in the fields of Social Work and Psychotherapy in South Africa and England.
Drawing on a number of models, including Somatic Psychotherapy.
Vicky works with high functioning individuals in executive roles and couples struggling with relationship issues, life events, depression and anxiety. When we are heard, seen, and validated, helped to explore and re-discover what we feel passionate and enlivened about, there is a good chance we will grow. You're probably here because you feel stuck, frustrated and discouraged - in your relationships, job or with life in general. You want to make some fundamental changes and need some guidance and support. Vicky brings over 3 decades of experience in the fields of Social Work and Psychotherapy in South Africa and England.
Our experiences form an unconscious ‘blueprint’, which shapes our beliefs and aspirations, but also the fears and challenges we face. Gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that run your life allows you the freedom to make new choices and respond differently, transforming your relationships with yourself and others. In our work together, I will support you on your journey towards self-awareness that can lead to a profound change. My therapeutic approach is warm, direct and authentic. I believe feeling safe, accepted and heard are all critical elements for therapy to succeed.
Our experiences form an unconscious ‘blueprint’, which shapes our beliefs and aspirations, but also the fears and challenges we face. Gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that run your life allows you the freedom to make new choices and respond differently, transforming your relationships with yourself and others. In our work together, I will support you on your journey towards self-awareness that can lead to a profound change. My therapeutic approach is warm, direct and authentic. I believe feeling safe, accepted and heard are all critical elements for therapy to succeed.
Are you or your teen struggling with big emotions, major life changes, or just feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone—and you’ve come to the right place. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting teens and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, and more. I believe therapy should be collaborative, empowering, and a space where you feel truly seen. I'm committed to helping you navigate life’s toughest transitions while building resilience, confidence, and a stronger sense of identity.
Are you or your teen struggling with big emotions, major life changes, or just feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone—and you’ve come to the right place. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting teens and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, and more. I believe therapy should be collaborative, empowering, and a space where you feel truly seen. I'm committed to helping you navigate life’s toughest transitions while building resilience, confidence, and a stronger sense of identity.
In-Depth analysis, Mindfulness, and Somatic therapies support the core of the therapeutic process .
Are you looking for a genuine, warm, and engaging therapist? This is how I show up for my clients, and I'm sure my passion for this work shows. I want my clients to feel comfortable with fully expressing themselves and working through their hangups. Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues are problems I generally help people with. I specialize in helping clients be better versions of themselves, and have extensive training using In-Depth, body-oriented, mindfulness, trauma informed, and child therapies. I treat clients of all ages and families.
In-Depth analysis, Mindfulness, and Somatic therapies support the core of the therapeutic process .
Are you looking for a genuine, warm, and engaging therapist? This is how I show up for my clients, and I'm sure my passion for this work shows. I want my clients to feel comfortable with fully expressing themselves and working through their hangups. Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues are problems I generally help people with. I specialize in helping clients be better versions of themselves, and have extensive training using In-Depth, body-oriented, mindfulness, trauma informed, and child therapies. I treat clients of all ages and families.
These are object relations, attachment-based and psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic, mindfulness and psychoanalysis work.
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
These are object relations, attachment-based and psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic, mindfulness and psychoanalysis work.
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
Feeling stressed, burned out, or disconnected from yourself? I help adults release emotional blocks, navigate life transitions, and reconnect with their inner strength, clarity, and joy—creating a life that feels balanced, energized, and fully theirs.
Feeling stressed, burned out, or disconnected from yourself? I help adults release emotional blocks, navigate life transitions, and reconnect with their inner strength, clarity, and joy—creating a life that feels balanced, energized, and fully theirs.
If you are feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself, and overwhelmed by your relationships, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s work together to get you unstuck, reconnected to yourself, and building healthier relationships with others. Or perhaps you are in a committed relationship and want to deepen your emotional connection with your partner but keep getting caught in the same issue or arguments. Let’s get started. I can help you and your partner work through cycles that block healthy communication and learn how to communicate in a way that deepens your bond, so you can move forward together in a loving way.
If you are feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself, and overwhelmed by your relationships, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s work together to get you unstuck, reconnected to yourself, and building healthier relationships with others. Or perhaps you are in a committed relationship and want to deepen your emotional connection with your partner but keep getting caught in the same issue or arguments. Let’s get started. I can help you and your partner work through cycles that block healthy communication and learn how to communicate in a way that deepens your bond, so you can move forward together in a loving way.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, and life transitions. I believe therapy should be collaborative, empowering, and a space where you feel truly seen.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, and life transitions. I believe therapy should be collaborative, empowering, and a space where you feel truly seen.
If you've been feeling sad, stuck, and stressed for too long, don't hesitate to reach out. I can help you find clarity and contentment. Our therapeutic relationship combined with mindfulness and experiential methods of psychotherapy, lead to real and lasting changes. Patterns which you once took on to cope with your family or stressors may not serve you anymore. Together we can access these old patterns of feeling and thinking that hold you back, and create new ways to be in your world. You can discover that life and relationships can have meaning and ease.
If you've been feeling sad, stuck, and stressed for too long, don't hesitate to reach out. I can help you find clarity and contentment. Our therapeutic relationship combined with mindfulness and experiential methods of psychotherapy, lead to real and lasting changes. Patterns which you once took on to cope with your family or stressors may not serve you anymore. Together we can access these old patterns of feeling and thinking that hold you back, and create new ways to be in your world. You can discover that life and relationships can have meaning and ease.
I have specific training in trauma therapies, CBT, mind/body techniques, and Somatic Experiencing.
Are you looking to feel more connected to yourself and others? Do you feel trapped in certain areas of your life? I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years and am passionate about this work. I work with teens, adults, and mental health professionals and can effectively address issues that keep you feeling depressed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself and others. I want to help you make the necessary changes to have the life you desire. Therapy isn't about finding out what is wrong with you, it is about building on what is RIGHT with you.
I have specific training in trauma therapies, CBT, mind/body techniques, and Somatic Experiencing.
Are you looking to feel more connected to yourself and others? Do you feel trapped in certain areas of your life? I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years and am passionate about this work. I work with teens, adults, and mental health professionals and can effectively address issues that keep you feeling depressed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself and others. I want to help you make the necessary changes to have the life you desire. Therapy isn't about finding out what is wrong with you, it is about building on what is RIGHT with you.
Whether working with individuals or couples, my approach integrates attachment-based therapy with mindfulness and somatic awareness, grounded in emotional safety.
Most people come to therapy when life feels heavier, relationships feel strained, or a sense of disconnection—from themselves or from others—begins to take hold. These experiences can show up as stress, emotional overwhelm, finding yourself repeating familiar patterns, or simply knowing something needs attention. I offer a warm, collaborative space grounded in safety, understanding, and genuine human connection. Together, we build present-moment awareness and explore patterns that may be contributing to distress, creating space for clarity, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.
Whether working with individuals or couples, my approach integrates attachment-based therapy with mindfulness and somatic awareness, grounded in emotional safety.
Most people come to therapy when life feels heavier, relationships feel strained, or a sense of disconnection—from themselves or from others—begins to take hold. These experiences can show up as stress, emotional overwhelm, finding yourself repeating familiar patterns, or simply knowing something needs attention. I offer a warm, collaborative space grounded in safety, understanding, and genuine human connection. Together, we build present-moment awareness and explore patterns that may be contributing to distress, creating space for clarity, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.
I draw upon several approaches including EMDR for the resolution of past trauma and addictions, psychodynamic (childhood issues), Couples Systems, Jungian dream analysis, meditative practices, somatic focused therapy, and techniques from the latest neuroscience research.
My style is warm, compassionate, and interactive. I won't just sit and listen. I will give you helpful, direct and honest feedback, be your guide through difficult emotional issues, help you listen to your own innate wisdom, and teach you skills that you can use throughout your life.
I draw upon several approaches including EMDR for the resolution of past trauma and addictions, psychodynamic (childhood issues), Couples Systems, Jungian dream analysis, meditative practices, somatic focused therapy, and techniques from the latest neuroscience research.
My style is warm, compassionate, and interactive. I won't just sit and listen. I will give you helpful, direct and honest feedback, be your guide through difficult emotional issues, help you listen to your own innate wisdom, and teach you skills that you can use throughout your life.
I use Existential, Gestalt, ACT, IFS, and somatic work to address root causes, not just symptoms.
I work with founders, executives, high-performing professionals, and new fathers navigating the stress that comes with building something meaningful. My clients are often successful by conventional measures but struggling with relationship strain, burnout, or the nagging question of whether this is actually what fulfillment looks like. You might be carrying the weight of responsibility for others, guilt about taking time for yourself, or realizing that "work-life balance" doesn't fully apply when you're deeply invested in what you're building.
I use Existential, Gestalt, ACT, IFS, and somatic work to address root causes, not just symptoms.
I work with founders, executives, high-performing professionals, and new fathers navigating the stress that comes with building something meaningful. My clients are often successful by conventional measures but struggling with relationship strain, burnout, or the nagging question of whether this is actually what fulfillment looks like. You might be carrying the weight of responsibility for others, guilt about taking time for yourself, or realizing that "work-life balance" doesn't fully apply when you're deeply invested in what you're building.
I draw upon trauma-informed, psychodynamic, existential, attachment-based, somatic, and creative modalities.
If anxiety and stress are overwhelming you or your teen, past trauma and loss are preventing you from moving forward, or ADHD or an autism spectrum disorder is keeping you from what matters most … I'm here to let you know you can find peace, meaning, and joy in life. When the same issues keep recurring, it can be easy to lose hope. But the fact that you're here means you still have hope that you can create the change you seek. And you can! You can overcome anxiety and stress, move forward from grief and trauma, and turn ADHD and autism into sources of strength as you create an authentic life you truly love. And I'm here to help.
I draw upon trauma-informed, psychodynamic, existential, attachment-based, somatic, and creative modalities.
If anxiety and stress are overwhelming you or your teen, past trauma and loss are preventing you from moving forward, or ADHD or an autism spectrum disorder is keeping you from what matters most … I'm here to let you know you can find peace, meaning, and joy in life. When the same issues keep recurring, it can be easy to lose hope. But the fact that you're here means you still have hope that you can create the change you seek. And you can! You can overcome anxiety and stress, move forward from grief and trauma, and turn ADHD and autism into sources of strength as you create an authentic life you truly love. And I'm here to help.
I offer you tools for understanding and healing yourself thru somatic mindfulness, EMDR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, I help you learn self-love, gain confidence, emotional and relational insights to make more meaningful connections in life.
You are frustrated with people in your life. You have resentment toward those you are meant to love; you feel misunderstood and judged; you worry others view you badly; you feel disconnected and excluded. Relationship feels confusing and frustrating. It feels like nothing you try works, you feel like it's your fault, and you feel empty inside. Your anxiety and loneliness won't go away on its own. Let me help you understand why you feel the way you do, help you gain abilities to truly connected with yourself and others, and mental clarity to handle interpersonal exchanges in ways that feels confident, caring, and thoughtful.
I offer you tools for understanding and healing yourself thru somatic mindfulness, EMDR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, I help you learn self-love, gain confidence, emotional and relational insights to make more meaningful connections in life.
You are frustrated with people in your life. You have resentment toward those you are meant to love; you feel misunderstood and judged; you worry others view you badly; you feel disconnected and excluded. Relationship feels confusing and frustrating. It feels like nothing you try works, you feel like it's your fault, and you feel empty inside. Your anxiety and loneliness won't go away on its own. Let me help you understand why you feel the way you do, help you gain abilities to truly connected with yourself and others, and mental clarity to handle interpersonal exchanges in ways that feels confident, caring, and thoughtful.
But more than focusing on any one theory, I am active, relational, and collaborative, and use whatever therapeutic techniques are most helpful for my clients in the moment, from psychoanalysis to somatic to play therapy.
It matters that you are here! Whether you're seeking counseling or therapy for yourself, your child, adolescent, or teen, or your whole family, reaching out can be the first brushstroke of a deeper journey toward understanding, healing, and change. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Art Therapist in training (ATR-P), I offer a space where creativity and therapeutic presence meet. No matter your age, when words feel out of reach, art and play therapy can provide additional, nonverbal forms of expression that can illuminate our thoughts and feelings in unexpected ways and lead to profound healing, connection, and growth.
But more than focusing on any one theory, I am active, relational, and collaborative, and use whatever therapeutic techniques are most helpful for my clients in the moment, from psychoanalysis to somatic to play therapy.
It matters that you are here! Whether you're seeking counseling or therapy for yourself, your child, adolescent, or teen, or your whole family, reaching out can be the first brushstroke of a deeper journey toward understanding, healing, and change. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Art Therapist in training (ATR-P), I offer a space where creativity and therapeutic presence meet. No matter your age, when words feel out of reach, art and play therapy can provide additional, nonverbal forms of expression that can illuminate our thoughts and feelings in unexpected ways and lead to profound healing, connection, and growth.
These are object relations, attachment-based and psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic, mindfulness and psychoanalysis work.
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
These are object relations, attachment-based and psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic, mindfulness and psychoanalysis work.
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
But more than focusing on any one theory, I am active, relational, and collaborative, and use whatever therapeutic techniques are most helpful for my clients in the moment, from psychoanalysis to somatic to play therapy.
It matters that you are here! Whether you're seeking counseling or therapy for yourself, your child, adolescent, or teen, or your whole family, reaching out can be the first brushstroke of a deeper journey toward understanding, healing, and change. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Art Therapist in training (ATR-P), I offer a space where creativity and therapeutic presence meet. No matter your age, when words feel out of reach, art and play therapy can provide additional, nonverbal forms of expression that can illuminate our thoughts and feelings in unexpected ways and lead to profound healing, connection, and growth.
But more than focusing on any one theory, I am active, relational, and collaborative, and use whatever therapeutic techniques are most helpful for my clients in the moment, from psychoanalysis to somatic to play therapy.
It matters that you are here! Whether you're seeking counseling or therapy for yourself, your child, adolescent, or teen, or your whole family, reaching out can be the first brushstroke of a deeper journey toward understanding, healing, and change. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Art Therapist in training (ATR-P), I offer a space where creativity and therapeutic presence meet. No matter your age, when words feel out of reach, art and play therapy can provide additional, nonverbal forms of expression that can illuminate our thoughts and feelings in unexpected ways and lead to profound healing, connection, and growth.
If you're looking for a safe, warm and gentle space to find peace and clarity for yourself or your child, I'd love to partner with you in your healing work. My passion is guiding children, teens and adult women to develop their inner wisdom, to cultivate tools for peace and grounding, and to reconnect with nature. I utilize a holistic approach for your whole being, addressing mind, body and soul. Together we'll develop a healing plan with modalities such as Ecotherapy, CBT, DBT, Art Therapy or Reiki, tailoring treatment to your needs.
If you're looking for a safe, warm and gentle space to find peace and clarity for yourself or your child, I'd love to partner with you in your healing work. My passion is guiding children, teens and adult women to develop their inner wisdom, to cultivate tools for peace and grounding, and to reconnect with nature. I utilize a holistic approach for your whole being, addressing mind, body and soul. Together we'll develop a healing plan with modalities such as Ecotherapy, CBT, DBT, Art Therapy or Reiki, tailoring treatment to your needs.
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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.