Somatic Therapists in San Mateo, CA
Catherine de Sauvage
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I help you listen to your body with self compassion & patience.
Do you struggle with intimacy, sexual desire or trauma ? Let me help you reconnect with your core desire in a simple way. Sexuality can be a wonderful topic to explore. I will create a safe environment where you are the leader of your own journey, and where you are invited to renegotiate sexual challenges, stress and trauma at your own pace. I have a holistic approach: exploring body, heart, mind & spirituality. Together, we can find the most effective way to regain your full potential in intimacy and relationships. I am a Certified sex therapist, this means I studied an extra 3 years to better support you.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I help you listen to your body with self compassion & patience.
Do you struggle with intimacy, sexual desire or trauma ? Let me help you reconnect with your core desire in a simple way. Sexuality can be a wonderful topic to explore. I will create a safe environment where you are the leader of your own journey, and where you are invited to renegotiate sexual challenges, stress and trauma at your own pace. I have a holistic approach: exploring body, heart, mind & spirituality. Together, we can find the most effective way to regain your full potential in intimacy and relationships. I am a Certified sex therapist, this means I studied an extra 3 years to better support you.
I have specific training using Mindfulness and somatic techniques, Bodynamics Therapy Approach, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Wherever you are on life's journey, and whatever feelings or behaviors you feel stuck in, you are welcome here. ALL parts of you are welcome here, exactly as you are. I'm a licensed psychotherapist that uses an integrative approach to focus on your current concerns and goals using the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to establish a warm, supportive, authentic environment offering questions and reflections that can guide you in handling your challenges and making the changes you desire.
I have specific training using Mindfulness and somatic techniques, Bodynamics Therapy Approach, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Wherever you are on life's journey, and whatever feelings or behaviors you feel stuck in, you are welcome here. ALL parts of you are welcome here, exactly as you are. I'm a licensed psychotherapist that uses an integrative approach to focus on your current concerns and goals using the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to establish a warm, supportive, authentic environment offering questions and reflections that can guide you in handling your challenges and making the changes you desire.
Christina Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
My foundation is grounded upon Systems Theory, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Theory, Somatic/Polyvagal Theory, & Mindfulness.
To live is to feel pain in its various expressions. Our relationships with our family systems are often the blueprint by which we respond to the experience. Certain responses can result in experiences of depression, anxiety, or the habitual urge to numb ourselves. The ability to experience, hold space for, and then release our pain is the path to healing; where your heart and mind stop fighting and arrive together finding acceptance, peace, and understanding. "The climb might be tough and challenging, but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can’t always see it right away." – Victoria Arlen.
My foundation is grounded upon Systems Theory, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Theory, Somatic/Polyvagal Theory, & Mindfulness.
To live is to feel pain in its various expressions. Our relationships with our family systems are often the blueprint by which we respond to the experience. Certain responses can result in experiences of depression, anxiety, or the habitual urge to numb ourselves. The ability to experience, hold space for, and then release our pain is the path to healing; where your heart and mind stop fighting and arrive together finding acceptance, peace, and understanding. "The climb might be tough and challenging, but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can’t always see it right away." – Victoria Arlen.
Annette Angulo Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
Choosing the right therapist is very important. The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards your journey of understanding and healing. I aim to provide support to anyone that chooses to take that journey in an empathic, reflective and non-judgmental approach. I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and life's transitions. I am also bilingual and have many years of experience providing services in Spanish. I mostly have experience in existential-humanistic psychology, psychodynamic, relational/attachment based psychotherapy and somatic psychotherapy.
Choosing the right therapist is very important. The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards your journey of understanding and healing. I aim to provide support to anyone that chooses to take that journey in an empathic, reflective and non-judgmental approach. I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and life's transitions. I am also bilingual and have many years of experience providing services in Spanish. I mostly have experience in existential-humanistic psychology, psychodynamic, relational/attachment based psychotherapy and somatic psychotherapy.
Stephen Toriello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94403 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Stephen. My approach to therapy integrates mindfulness, somatic modalities and parts work (IFS). I'm here to support you so you can feel more emotionally grounded, discover peace and contentment, and feel more secure in your relationships.
Hi, I’m Stephen. My approach to therapy integrates mindfulness, somatic modalities and parts work (IFS). I'm here to support you so you can feel more emotionally grounded, discover peace and contentment, and feel more secure in your relationships.
” I fuse Somatic Psychology, IFS, and Psychodynamic Humanistic principles to help my clients restore their MindBody connection so they Thrive instead of survive.
Are you an emerging professional experiencing anxiety, relationship distress, or dissociation? Are you often hypervigilant, insecure or disconnected from your body? Do you feel you can't trust yourself? Are you aware of self-defeating behaviors, but can't seem to change them? You may have had a "late-in-life" diagnosis, realized your gender or even childhood weren’t what you thought they were. You may have had a recent breakup, job change, newborn or Saturn Return. Wherever you’re at, you want long-lasting change and a Right-Fit Therapist. Someone who is not only Neurodivergent-affirming, but who is Neurodivergent themself.
” I fuse Somatic Psychology, IFS, and Psychodynamic Humanistic principles to help my clients restore their MindBody connection so they Thrive instead of survive.
Are you an emerging professional experiencing anxiety, relationship distress, or dissociation? Are you often hypervigilant, insecure or disconnected from your body? Do you feel you can't trust yourself? Are you aware of self-defeating behaviors, but can't seem to change them? You may have had a "late-in-life" diagnosis, realized your gender or even childhood weren’t what you thought they were. You may have had a recent breakup, job change, newborn or Saturn Return. Wherever you’re at, you want long-lasting change and a Right-Fit Therapist. Someone who is not only Neurodivergent-affirming, but who is Neurodivergent themself.
Alice Knowlton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
Through a combination of talk therapy and somatic practices, we will delve into the underlying wisdom and protective functions that underpin your emotions and inner experiences.
In a mind-centered world, we have largely forgotten about the innate wisdom and healing capacities of the body. Many of us have learned to avoid uncomfortable and difficult emotions, viewing them as negative or undesirable. This misconception often leads us to escape our bodies and ourselves. I believe that the relational container created in therapy is integral for exploring our multifaceted identities, layer by layer, part by part.
Through a combination of talk therapy and somatic practices, we will delve into the underlying wisdom and protective functions that underpin your emotions and inner experiences.
In a mind-centered world, we have largely forgotten about the innate wisdom and healing capacities of the body. Many of us have learned to avoid uncomfortable and difficult emotions, viewing them as negative or undesirable. This misconception often leads us to escape our bodies and ourselves. I believe that the relational container created in therapy is integral for exploring our multifaceted identities, layer by layer, part by part.
Meredith Denton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94403
Welcome, glad you are here. At times, we forget parts of ourselves and lose sight of our inner compass. Therapy is one way of remembering and coming back to our wholeness. I offer a space of healing presence, authenticity, and deep listening, integrating somatic and nature-based practices. Through our work together, you will foster the skills and practices that best supports your healing and growth and is most transformative, nurturing, compassionate, and wise for you. I am passionate about and skilled in supporting women, adolescents, helping professionals, in addition to the global majority and underserved communities.
Welcome, glad you are here. At times, we forget parts of ourselves and lose sight of our inner compass. Therapy is one way of remembering and coming back to our wholeness. I offer a space of healing presence, authenticity, and deep listening, integrating somatic and nature-based practices. Through our work together, you will foster the skills and practices that best supports your healing and growth and is most transformative, nurturing, compassionate, and wise for you. I am passionate about and skilled in supporting women, adolescents, helping professionals, in addition to the global majority and underserved communities.
Chally Grundwag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
In my sessions I use a combination of evidence based methods, somatic approach and creative expression.
I'm here to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, reach your goals, and make your life happier and more meaningful. In our sessions you will be invited to explore your deep values and motivations, and identify which aspects of your life help you move forwards, and how to separate from patterns and behaviors that are no longer useful for you. If you are an adult or a teen who suffer from anxiety, depression, burn-out, academic stress, PTSD, Sexual Trauma, relationship issues, or low self esteem, please don't give up. There is hope, and healing is possible.
In my sessions I use a combination of evidence based methods, somatic approach and creative expression.
I'm here to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, reach your goals, and make your life happier and more meaningful. In our sessions you will be invited to explore your deep values and motivations, and identify which aspects of your life help you move forwards, and how to separate from patterns and behaviors that are no longer useful for you. If you are an adult or a teen who suffer from anxiety, depression, burn-out, academic stress, PTSD, Sexual Trauma, relationship issues, or low self esteem, please don't give up. There is hope, and healing is possible.
From Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) to Somatic Experiencing (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, we’ll explore what resonates most with you to gain deeper insights into your challenges, strengths, and motivations.
As a caring and dedicated therapist, I’m here to provide a supportive space for you to navigate the challenges you’re facing. Whether you’re grappling with relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, or any other issues, know that you’re not alone in this journey. In our sessions, I prioritize your unique experiences and needs, ensuring that our therapy is centered around you as an individual. Drawing from my diverse background as an immigrant and an engineer in the corporate world, I bring a unique perspective to our conversations, allowing me to better understand the complexities of the challenges you’re encountering.
From Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) to Somatic Experiencing (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, we’ll explore what resonates most with you to gain deeper insights into your challenges, strengths, and motivations.
As a caring and dedicated therapist, I’m here to provide a supportive space for you to navigate the challenges you’re facing. Whether you’re grappling with relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, or any other issues, know that you’re not alone in this journey. In our sessions, I prioritize your unique experiences and needs, ensuring that our therapy is centered around you as an individual. Drawing from my diverse background as an immigrant and an engineer in the corporate world, I bring a unique perspective to our conversations, allowing me to better understand the complexities of the challenges you’re encountering.
Marissa Nasca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
I offer a wholistic approach to mental wellness that includes a combo of my trained skills in somatic therapies and cognitive behavioral therapies.
My philosophy in working with adults & teen is to share cognitive and mindfulness techniques, in a supportive setting, to help my clients make positive changes in their thoughts and actions. Utilizing personal accountability, combined with humor and lightness, I aim to help clients cultivate compassion for themselves, so they may be willing to experiment with new tools. I strive to help clients come back into their bodies, more effectively process their feelings, and move decisively toward wellness. My theory is to be flexible and sensitive in my approach while moving clients toward a more confident, realized version of themselves.
I offer a wholistic approach to mental wellness that includes a combo of my trained skills in somatic therapies and cognitive behavioral therapies.
My philosophy in working with adults & teen is to share cognitive and mindfulness techniques, in a supportive setting, to help my clients make positive changes in their thoughts and actions. Utilizing personal accountability, combined with humor and lightness, I aim to help clients cultivate compassion for themselves, so they may be willing to experiment with new tools. I strive to help clients come back into their bodies, more effectively process their feelings, and move decisively toward wellness. My theory is to be flexible and sensitive in my approach while moving clients toward a more confident, realized version of themselves.
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Because of this, I incorporate somatic awareness and expressive body movement into my sessions.
I welcome anyone who is looking to enhance and make meaning of their life. Unhealed wounds of abandonment, abuse, betrayal, loss and neglect lead to feelings of shame and fear, which keep you from having the relationships, resources and overall life experience that you want. I have expertise in identifying these core sources of pain, healing those wounds, understanding how they currently impact your life and, of course, changing those life patterns so you can experience something new!
Because of this, I incorporate somatic awareness and expressive body movement into my sessions.
I welcome anyone who is looking to enhance and make meaning of their life. Unhealed wounds of abandonment, abuse, betrayal, loss and neglect lead to feelings of shame and fear, which keep you from having the relationships, resources and overall life experience that you want. I have expertise in identifying these core sources of pain, healing those wounds, understanding how they currently impact your life and, of course, changing those life patterns so you can experience something new!
Heidi Landgraf Breakthrough Neurotherapy
Counselor, LPCC, RSMT, RYT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94405
Seeking true wisdom, her journey has led her to study Vipassana Meditation, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Yoga.
I work with a myriad of trauma-informed approaches such as LENS neurofeedback, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing to recover your true resilience. LENS neurofeedback assists in restoring optimal brain health, while EMDR can aid in processing distressing memories. Somatic psychotherapy can help you become aware of how your body holds trauma, and assist you in releasing it. You can feel clear, free, and deeply connected to the world and others around you again. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, CPTSD or other traumas, I can help free you from old blockages and help to restore your original, true nature.
Seeking true wisdom, her journey has led her to study Vipassana Meditation, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Yoga.
I work with a myriad of trauma-informed approaches such as LENS neurofeedback, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing to recover your true resilience. LENS neurofeedback assists in restoring optimal brain health, while EMDR can aid in processing distressing memories. Somatic psychotherapy can help you become aware of how your body holds trauma, and assist you in releasing it. You can feel clear, free, and deeply connected to the world and others around you again. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, CPTSD or other traumas, I can help free you from old blockages and help to restore your original, true nature.
Jane Kinsley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
I have received three years of special training in a mind/body modality of treating trauma called Somatic Experience.
Whether you are struggling with a difficult relationship or life has brought you down an unwanted path, I help people to get in touch with their own inner ability to bounce back from challenges through self-awareness and finding blocks to your personal happiness. To me, the most important aspect of therapy is the personal bond we will develop together which will help you with all aspects of your life. I have experience working with children, teens, parents, and families, as well as individuals.
I have received three years of special training in a mind/body modality of treating trauma called Somatic Experience.
Whether you are struggling with a difficult relationship or life has brought you down an unwanted path, I help people to get in touch with their own inner ability to bounce back from challenges through self-awareness and finding blocks to your personal happiness. To me, the most important aspect of therapy is the personal bond we will develop together which will help you with all aspects of your life. I have experience working with children, teens, parents, and families, as well as individuals.
Hey there fellow traveler! I am a nb, queer, neuroqueer, white, ashkenazi jewish healer. I support queer creatives & nonconformists honor authenticity beyond the binary. My practice offers a somatic, creative, relational, and liberatory justice approach to caregiver recovery/codependencey, developmental trauma, post traumatic stress, and anxiety. I hold a non-pathologizing stance, encouraging a sense creative flow in healing. I aim to support your agency & QT joy! I have a passion for supporting LGBTQQIP2SAA+ community with hard transitions, systemic harm, relationship healing, & all who had to "grow up too quickly" in childhood.
Hey there fellow traveler! I am a nb, queer, neuroqueer, white, ashkenazi jewish healer. I support queer creatives & nonconformists honor authenticity beyond the binary. My practice offers a somatic, creative, relational, and liberatory justice approach to caregiver recovery/codependencey, developmental trauma, post traumatic stress, and anxiety. I hold a non-pathologizing stance, encouraging a sense creative flow in healing. I aim to support your agency & QT joy! I have a passion for supporting LGBTQQIP2SAA+ community with hard transitions, systemic harm, relationship healing, & all who had to "grow up too quickly" in childhood.
I use holistic methods including somatic and depth psychology, biofield healing, and mindset coaching and empowerment.
When you are going through a difficult time, seeking to heal a wound, or are embarking on a path of inner transformation, it can be healing to have someone walk beside you. Whether you feel you’re at your lowest low, or you’re experiencing a calling that is pulling your soul to be more of who you are: more authentic, able to see clearly, and feel the freedom to live beyond the limitations of fear, it is an honor for me to meet you there.
I use holistic methods including somatic and depth psychology, biofield healing, and mindset coaching and empowerment.
When you are going through a difficult time, seeking to heal a wound, or are embarking on a path of inner transformation, it can be healing to have someone walk beside you. Whether you feel you’re at your lowest low, or you’re experiencing a calling that is pulling your soul to be more of who you are: more authentic, able to see clearly, and feel the freedom to live beyond the limitations of fear, it is an honor for me to meet you there.
These interventions are often found in evidence-based approaches you may have heard of, such as Cognitive Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and somatic mindfulness.
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." -Nelson Mandela. I believe that through a supportive therapeutic connection, you are choosing to develop resources for healing, uncover strengths, and meet new goals. I specialize in working with teens, adults and parents. I focus on supporting anxiety, depression, family/peer conflict, and those recovering from trauma. I have facilitated groups, served as an advisor and counselor at schools, and supported survivors of sexual violence. My approach is strength-based, solution focused, and acknowledges each client as a whole person, not just the problems they face.
These interventions are often found in evidence-based approaches you may have heard of, such as Cognitive Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and somatic mindfulness.
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." -Nelson Mandela. I believe that through a supportive therapeutic connection, you are choosing to develop resources for healing, uncover strengths, and meet new goals. I specialize in working with teens, adults and parents. I focus on supporting anxiety, depression, family/peer conflict, and those recovering from trauma. I have facilitated groups, served as an advisor and counselor at schools, and supported survivors of sexual violence. My approach is strength-based, solution focused, and acknowledges each client as a whole person, not just the problems they face.
My approach is compassionate yet direct, using effective methods like EMDR, IFS, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic techniques.
Do you feel haunted by feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, or shame? Are there moments when past memories overwhelm your present? Perhaps you struggle with a strong fear of failure and self-criticism, despite achieving outward success. If you’re someone who always strives for excellence, you may feel drained by the pressure to be perfect and the constant urge to support others, while neglecting your own needs. I’m here to help you find relief and guide you to thrive. My clients come from diverse backgrounds, including engineers, educators, executives, and entrepreneurs, all seeking to create meaningful changes in their lives.
My approach is compassionate yet direct, using effective methods like EMDR, IFS, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic techniques.
Do you feel haunted by feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, or shame? Are there moments when past memories overwhelm your present? Perhaps you struggle with a strong fear of failure and self-criticism, despite achieving outward success. If you’re someone who always strives for excellence, you may feel drained by the pressure to be perfect and the constant urge to support others, while neglecting your own needs. I’m here to help you find relief and guide you to thrive. My clients come from diverse backgrounds, including engineers, educators, executives, and entrepreneurs, all seeking to create meaningful changes in their lives.
Daniel Meisenheimer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94403 (Online Only)
I utilize mindfulness, EMDR, somatic exploration, compassion and connectedness to support clients in building safety, reprocessing trauma and increasing their well being.
Do you find that you have always felt different or highly sensitive? Are you anxious and overwhelmed in social situations or maybe noting that you have sensory sensitivities, or processing issues that make certain interactions challenging? This can be very alienating and exhausting to manage and can lead to self esteem issues and challenges like anxiety, depression, and increased instances of trauma. You may already have a diagnosis such as Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia or Bipolar. In my therapy, I pull away from harmful "cure" based approaches, and instead, into approaches that nurture self-acceptance and healing.
I utilize mindfulness, EMDR, somatic exploration, compassion and connectedness to support clients in building safety, reprocessing trauma and increasing their well being.
Do you find that you have always felt different or highly sensitive? Are you anxious and overwhelmed in social situations or maybe noting that you have sensory sensitivities, or processing issues that make certain interactions challenging? This can be very alienating and exhausting to manage and can lead to self esteem issues and challenges like anxiety, depression, and increased instances of trauma. You may already have a diagnosis such as Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia or Bipolar. In my therapy, I pull away from harmful "cure" based approaches, and instead, into approaches that nurture self-acceptance and healing.
Individual therapy: support individuals to build awareness on unhealthy patterns and behaviors, focus on mindful somatic experience to overcome barriers for positive change;.
I am a bilingual (English/Mandarin) therapist based in SF Bay area. Client comes to see me for more fulfillment in life including depression, anxiety, insomnia, trauma, relationship issues etc,. I have holistic trainings on Gestalt Therapy, Hakomi ( somatic) therapy and Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT), which provides me a framework on combining mindfulness, somatic experience and neurobiological studies into my practice. I want to hold a safe space for my clients that they feel supported, cared for, resourced but also challenged, so that they can unfold their own unique way toward healing.
Individual therapy: support individuals to build awareness on unhealthy patterns and behaviors, focus on mindful somatic experience to overcome barriers for positive change;.
I am a bilingual (English/Mandarin) therapist based in SF Bay area. Client comes to see me for more fulfillment in life including depression, anxiety, insomnia, trauma, relationship issues etc,. I have holistic trainings on Gestalt Therapy, Hakomi ( somatic) therapy and Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT), which provides me a framework on combining mindfulness, somatic experience and neurobiological studies into my practice. I want to hold a safe space for my clients that they feel supported, cared for, resourced but also challenged, so that they can unfold their own unique way toward healing.
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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.