Somatic Therapists in Temecula, CA
What kind of dystopian hellscape is this? Greetings, kindred souls of the mysterious and unconventional! I am the enigmatic guide you seek on your quest for self-discovery. If you find solace in the shadows, dance with the moon, and embrace the peculiar, you have found a fellow traveler in me. In this world of chaos and conformity, I support neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ souls navigating the quiet exhaustion of trying to fit into systems not built for them. Together, we unravel the golden threads of struggles that may bind you, transforming them into the silk of your unique tapestry. Let's combat the monsters of the mind!
What kind of dystopian hellscape is this? Greetings, kindred souls of the mysterious and unconventional! I am the enigmatic guide you seek on your quest for self-discovery. If you find solace in the shadows, dance with the moon, and embrace the peculiar, you have found a fellow traveler in me. In this world of chaos and conformity, I support neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ souls navigating the quiet exhaustion of trying to fit into systems not built for them. Together, we unravel the golden threads of struggles that may bind you, transforming them into the silk of your unique tapestry. Let's combat the monsters of the mind!
If you are looking to connect with yourself and others more deeply and feel confident in the decisions you make in your life, then I’m here to come along side and help you reach those goals. My approach to the therapy process is collaborative so that together we can work to accomplish your goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low mood, past trauma, relationship issues, or a life transition, we can work together to uncover underlying emotions that have been buried by protective mechanisms and navigate the blind spots so that you can gain clarity and calmness in your self and in your relationships.
If you are looking to connect with yourself and others more deeply and feel confident in the decisions you make in your life, then I’m here to come along side and help you reach those goals. My approach to the therapy process is collaborative so that together we can work to accomplish your goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low mood, past trauma, relationship issues, or a life transition, we can work together to uncover underlying emotions that have been buried by protective mechanisms and navigate the blind spots so that you can gain clarity and calmness in your self and in your relationships.
I became a mental health professional because I had a period in my late 20s where I found myself in a life transition and existential/ spiritual search. I was fortunate to have connected with some very supportive integrative mental health professionals that weaved mind body elements into their practice. Both the journey of discovery and the modalities used by my mentors inspired me to give back to others in a similar way. As a professional I have found that there is tremendous value in being a catalyst towards personal growth and fostering personal power.
I became a mental health professional because I had a period in my late 20s where I found myself in a life transition and existential/ spiritual search. I was fortunate to have connected with some very supportive integrative mental health professionals that weaved mind body elements into their practice. Both the journey of discovery and the modalities used by my mentors inspired me to give back to others in a similar way. As a professional I have found that there is tremendous value in being a catalyst towards personal growth and fostering personal power.
You don't have to carry it alone.
As a therapist and a human, I know how heavy life can get - especially when you're the one others rely on.
If you've been feeling stuck, burned out, anxious or emotionally distant from yourself, therapy can be a space to finally exhale. To explore, process, and move forward — without pressure, without judgment.
I support people who are navigating life transitions, trauma, health challenges, anxiety, or simply feeling lost in the busyness of it all. If that’s you, I’m so glad you’re here.
You don't have to carry it alone.
As a therapist and a human, I know how heavy life can get - especially when you're the one others rely on.
If you've been feeling stuck, burned out, anxious or emotionally distant from yourself, therapy can be a space to finally exhale. To explore, process, and move forward — without pressure, without judgment.
I support people who are navigating life transitions, trauma, health challenges, anxiety, or simply feeling lost in the busyness of it all. If that’s you, I’m so glad you’re here.
I practice from an integrative therapeutic perspective tailored to your needs, drawing from attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and AEDP(Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy),a somatic, attachment-based therapy that helps you safely process emotions and trauma within a supportive relationship, fostering healing, resilience, and lasting change.
Hello, and welcome to this space. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already carrying so much. I offer a free phone consultation to give you space to ask questions and explore whether working together feels right. While I may not know exactly what you are facing, you may be feeling tired of struggling alone. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship provides a safe space that opens the door for healing. I invite you to contact me.
I practice from an integrative therapeutic perspective tailored to your needs, drawing from attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and AEDP(Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy),a somatic, attachment-based therapy that helps you safely process emotions and trauma within a supportive relationship, fostering healing, resilience, and lasting change.
Hello, and welcome to this space. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already carrying so much. I offer a free phone consultation to give you space to ask questions and explore whether working together feels right. While I may not know exactly what you are facing, you may be feeling tired of struggling alone. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship provides a safe space that opens the door for healing. I invite you to contact me.
Your wellness is our priority! We are a culturally competent counseling corporation specializing in first responder and family support. With decades of collective experience, we are dedicated to helping individuals navigate career and life transitions. Our team is trained in effective, evidence-based treatment methods with a holistic approach. We aim to help you break free from unwanted patterns, improve struggling relationships, and address family challenges, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma recovery. We are EMDR trained and practice with professionalism, compassion, and commitment.
Your wellness is our priority! We are a culturally competent counseling corporation specializing in first responder and family support. With decades of collective experience, we are dedicated to helping individuals navigate career and life transitions. Our team is trained in effective, evidence-based treatment methods with a holistic approach. We aim to help you break free from unwanted patterns, improve struggling relationships, and address family challenges, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma recovery. We are EMDR trained and practice with professionalism, compassion, and commitment.
I have experience working with psychedelic-assisted therapy, somatic healing, and other emerging modalities that support deep, lasting change.
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and a former Special Operations combat veteran, I understand the toll that high-risk professions, trauma, and unrelenting pressure can take on your mental and emotional well-being. My practice is built for those who operate in demanding environments—first responders, military personnel, and high-performing professionals—who need a direct, results-oriented approach to therapy. I specialize in complex PTSD, performance optimization, and life transitions, integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and alternative medicine approaches.
I have experience working with psychedelic-assisted therapy, somatic healing, and other emerging modalities that support deep, lasting change.
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and a former Special Operations combat veteran, I understand the toll that high-risk professions, trauma, and unrelenting pressure can take on your mental and emotional well-being. My practice is built for those who operate in demanding environments—first responders, military personnel, and high-performing professionals—who need a direct, results-oriented approach to therapy. I specialize in complex PTSD, performance optimization, and life transitions, integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and alternative medicine approaches.
"PROMISE ME YOU WILL NOT SPEND SO MUCH TIME TREADING WATER AND TRYING TO KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE THE WAVES THAT YOU FORGET, TRULY FORGET, HOW MUCH YOU HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TO SWIM." -TKG
Are you trying to address a long standing problem or has life presented a new challenge? My name is Chrissy and I would love to meet you! My therapy style is intuitive, compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Treatment is individually tailored for each client in an environment in which you feel accepted & comfortable. Research reveals that clients who trust & feel comfortable with their therapist, report better results.
"PROMISE ME YOU WILL NOT SPEND SO MUCH TIME TREADING WATER AND TRYING TO KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE THE WAVES THAT YOU FORGET, TRULY FORGET, HOW MUCH YOU HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TO SWIM." -TKG
Are you trying to address a long standing problem or has life presented a new challenge? My name is Chrissy and I would love to meet you! My therapy style is intuitive, compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Treatment is individually tailored for each client in an environment in which you feel accepted & comfortable. Research reveals that clients who trust & feel comfortable with their therapist, report better results.
The overall goals of therapy are to find relief from what is not working, deepen insight, generate new opportunities, cultivate healthy experiences and enjoy more fulfilling relationships. Working together, we will pinpoint problematic issues that undermine growth and accomplishment and begin to create new successful patterns and habits.
The overall goals of therapy are to find relief from what is not working, deepen insight, generate new opportunities, cultivate healthy experiences and enjoy more fulfilling relationships. Working together, we will pinpoint problematic issues that undermine growth and accomplishment and begin to create new successful patterns and habits.
Explore Somatic Mindfulness & Story Medicine Journeys.
I am a Turtle Mountain Chippewa Licensed Clinical Psychologist, UCLA Certified Mindfulness Facilitator, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Drama Therapist. I was featured on the cover of Mindful Magazine in 2018 and featured as a 2022 Powerful Woman of Mindfulness. My book The Mindful Family Guidebook was listed as a Best Book of Mindfulness 2021.
Explore Somatic Mindfulness & Story Medicine Journeys.
I am a Turtle Mountain Chippewa Licensed Clinical Psychologist, UCLA Certified Mindfulness Facilitator, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Drama Therapist. I was featured on the cover of Mindful Magazine in 2018 and featured as a 2022 Powerful Woman of Mindfulness. My book The Mindful Family Guidebook was listed as a Best Book of Mindfulness 2021.
I use a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, including Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Somatic techniques, and Strength-Based strategies.
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
I use a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, including Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Somatic techniques, and Strength-Based strategies.
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
As your therapist, my primary goal is for you to feel safe and comfortable in an environment where you feel valued and understood. I have a warm, honest and empathic approach with my clients and believe that every person has the ability to heal and reach their true potential in life. My approach is eclectic, believing that every person is unique with their own life experiences and perceptions. It is for this reason that your experience in therapy will be tailored to your needs so that you can reach your goals in a supportive, nurturing environment.
As your therapist, my primary goal is for you to feel safe and comfortable in an environment where you feel valued and understood. I have a warm, honest and empathic approach with my clients and believe that every person has the ability to heal and reach their true potential in life. My approach is eclectic, believing that every person is unique with their own life experiences and perceptions. It is for this reason that your experience in therapy will be tailored to your needs so that you can reach your goals in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have my master's degree in counseling. I graduated from Palo Alto University in 2020 with Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I highly focus on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to figure out the underlying issue and where issue has stemmed from. I use narrative therapy to re-author your story. Alongside, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT.
Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have my master's degree in counseling. I graduated from Palo Alto University in 2020 with Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I highly focus on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to figure out the underlying issue and where issue has stemmed from. I use narrative therapy to re-author your story. Alongside, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT.
Because trauma and anxiety live in the body, I integrate somatic therapy to help you move past intellectualizing your problems so you can actually feel the shift in your nervous system.
Tired of feeling like roommates? Are you wanting more sex? Tired of fighting the same fight time and time again? Are you feeling like your concerns are not being heard and your desire to connect is being overlooked? Or maybe you wake up every morning dreading the day. You are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted and the day just started. Or, maybe you're staying up later avoiding going to bed because you know they want sex and you don't? Are you craving more intimacy, more excitement in your life? Together, we can stop the anger dance, feel more present in our bodies, and learn to receive more pleasure in our lives.
Because trauma and anxiety live in the body, I integrate somatic therapy to help you move past intellectualizing your problems so you can actually feel the shift in your nervous system.
Tired of feeling like roommates? Are you wanting more sex? Tired of fighting the same fight time and time again? Are you feeling like your concerns are not being heard and your desire to connect is being overlooked? Or maybe you wake up every morning dreading the day. You are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted and the day just started. Or, maybe you're staying up later avoiding going to bed because you know they want sex and you don't? Are you craving more intimacy, more excitement in your life? Together, we can stop the anger dance, feel more present in our bodies, and learn to receive more pleasure in our lives.
The most important aspect of your counseling success will be your relationship with your therapist. Interview potential therapists until you feel comfortable. I encourage you on your counseling journey to be true to yourself and continue to build your trusted resources.
My passion for counseling comes from wanting to facilitate healing for others as I have experienced myself. Utilizing a toolbox of interventions tailored to your needs, I seek to join you in reaching your goals. I will approach your individual circumstances with respect, empathy, and a calm, soothing presence.
The most important aspect of your counseling success will be your relationship with your therapist. Interview potential therapists until you feel comfortable. I encourage you on your counseling journey to be true to yourself and continue to build your trusted resources.
My passion for counseling comes from wanting to facilitate healing for others as I have experienced myself. Utilizing a toolbox of interventions tailored to your needs, I seek to join you in reaching your goals. I will approach your individual circumstances with respect, empathy, and a calm, soothing presence.
Anxiety and depression are easy words to use, experiencing either can halt your ability to move on with simple to more complex life challenges. Trying harder is not the answer, when you find yourself in transition, due to a major loss, acting out family members or serious medical and financial challenges. What you need is an advocate. Additionally with a deep understanding of what it means to be in or have been in a Narcissistic relationship the recovery from possibly years of abuse, requires the help of a professional who can help you see the patterns of narcissism, and unravel the damage it has done to you,
Anxiety and depression are easy words to use, experiencing either can halt your ability to move on with simple to more complex life challenges. Trying harder is not the answer, when you find yourself in transition, due to a major loss, acting out family members or serious medical and financial challenges. What you need is an advocate. Additionally with a deep understanding of what it means to be in or have been in a Narcissistic relationship the recovery from possibly years of abuse, requires the help of a professional who can help you see the patterns of narcissism, and unravel the damage it has done to you,
Have you experienced a life-altering loss and wonder how to move forward? Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, facing a serious diagnosis, or adjusting to another major life change, you do not have to navigate your loss alone.
Have you experienced a life-altering loss and wonder how to move forward? Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, facing a serious diagnosis, or adjusting to another major life change, you do not have to navigate your loss alone.
Some of the therapeutic modalities used in treatment include cognitive-behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, EMDR, somatic experiencing, narrative and art therapies.
Greetings and congratulations on taking the first step towards change. My name is Dr. Betina Wofford-Gilmore and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and/or your loved one. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My goal is to provide a warm and welcoming therapy environment that allows clients to feel at ease with processing life's challenges.
Some of the therapeutic modalities used in treatment include cognitive-behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, EMDR, somatic experiencing, narrative and art therapies.
Greetings and congratulations on taking the first step towards change. My name is Dr. Betina Wofford-Gilmore and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and/or your loved one. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My goal is to provide a warm and welcoming therapy environment that allows clients to feel at ease with processing life's challenges.
I specialize in couples therapy, and also have a focus on trauma and anxiety for individuals, including abuse survivors and first responders. I also provide therapy for therapists and other mental health professionals. My goal is to assist you in strengthening, repairing and/or rebuilding your core relationships while remaining true to yourself. Regardless of your need, I offer compassionate and caring psychotherapy services built on a foundation of neuroscience, mindfulness and expressive arts. I provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for ALL clients, and support the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in couples therapy, and also have a focus on trauma and anxiety for individuals, including abuse survivors and first responders. I also provide therapy for therapists and other mental health professionals. My goal is to assist you in strengthening, repairing and/or rebuilding your core relationships while remaining true to yourself. Regardless of your need, I offer compassionate and caring psychotherapy services built on a foundation of neuroscience, mindfulness and expressive arts. I provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for ALL clients, and support the LGBTQIA+ community.
I’m passionate about helping people discover their strengths and live fulfilling lives, not by adding more or doing more, but by uncovering and exploring who they were created to be.
My goal is to engage, empower, and equip you with tools and confidence to overcome challenges and reach your full potential. My work is rooted in the belief that healing is possible. I believe therapy creates lasting change.
I’m passionate about helping people discover their strengths and live fulfilling lives, not by adding more or doing more, but by uncovering and exploring who they were created to be.
My goal is to engage, empower, and equip you with tools and confidence to overcome challenges and reach your full potential. My work is rooted in the belief that healing is possible. I believe therapy creates lasting change.
See more therapy options for Temecula
Nearby Somatic Therapists Searches for Temecula
- Carlsbad
- Escondido
- Fallbrook
- Hemet
- Lake Elsinore
- Menifee
- Murrieta
- Oceanside
- San Jacinto
- San Marcos
- Trabuco Canyon
- Vista
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.