Somatic Therapists in Woodside, CA
National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodside, CA 94062
Waitlist for new clients
Horses. Hope. Healing. Three simple words that when combined have the power to transform lives. Located in Woodside, California on the San Francisco Peninsula, NCEFT is internationally recognized as a pioneer and leader of equine-assisted programs. Since 1971, NCEFT has tapped into the profound rehabilitative power of the human-horse relationship to facilitate healing to thousands of children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges. Diagnoses we treat include, but are not limited to, ADHD, learning disabilities, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, social isolation, grief, and loss.
Horses. Hope. Healing. Three simple words that when combined have the power to transform lives. Located in Woodside, California on the San Francisco Peninsula, NCEFT is internationally recognized as a pioneer and leader of equine-assisted programs. Since 1971, NCEFT has tapped into the profound rehabilitative power of the human-horse relationship to facilitate healing to thousands of children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges. Diagnoses we treat include, but are not limited to, ADHD, learning disabilities, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, social isolation, grief, and loss.
I'm so glad you found your way here. Seeking treatment is an indication of being ready for change and having a new experience of life. I'm an insight oriented therapist meaning I assist clients in illuminating their inner workings and wounds that have created struggles in their lives. I work at a level of healing and empowering with the intention to offer guidance rather than to instruct. You are the expert of your life. Together we take a look at what needs to be addressed and resolved then move into recognizing one's own strengths, value, and worth. This allows individuals to move into greater appreciation and acceptance of self.
I'm so glad you found your way here. Seeking treatment is an indication of being ready for change and having a new experience of life. I'm an insight oriented therapist meaning I assist clients in illuminating their inner workings and wounds that have created struggles in their lives. I work at a level of healing and empowering with the intention to offer guidance rather than to instruct. You are the expert of your life. Together we take a look at what needs to be addressed and resolved then move into recognizing one's own strengths, value, and worth. This allows individuals to move into greater appreciation and acceptance of self.
Dominique Yarritu
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodside, CA 94061 (Online Only)
Life is a series of transformations and sometimes, we hardly notice them. If you are dealing with a transition that has left you frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed and struggling with emotions that are wreaking havoc on your relationships and life... help is available. My name is Dominique Yarritu and my role as a licensed psychotherapist is to help you move through these changes, process the losses, and gain insight into the patterns that are no longer serving you. This can open the door to the deep work necessary to explore who you are and what you want, and create the fulfilling relationships and life you desire and deserve.
Life is a series of transformations and sometimes, we hardly notice them. If you are dealing with a transition that has left you frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed and struggling with emotions that are wreaking havoc on your relationships and life... help is available. My name is Dominique Yarritu and my role as a licensed psychotherapist is to help you move through these changes, process the losses, and gain insight into the patterns that are no longer serving you. This can open the door to the deep work necessary to explore who you are and what you want, and create the fulfilling relationships and life you desire and deserve.
Katie DiNapoli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, BSP, ART, TIST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodside, CA 94062
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel stuck and worried you may not be able to find help? Maybe you have a habit or behavior you want to stop but can't seem to make lasting progress. Perhaps you're unhappy, anxious, exhausted, or feel like you don't know if you will ever get better. By the time most folks seek therapy, they have been stressed or hurting for a long time. Finding someone you can work with, who gets you, is often a very difficult process. ◇I love working with toddlers, kids, couples, & families too! We can do nature walks or meet inside. Attuning to BIPOC experiences, and special focus on LGBTQIA+ community are important to my work & life.
Do you feel stuck and worried you may not be able to find help? Maybe you have a habit or behavior you want to stop but can't seem to make lasting progress. Perhaps you're unhappy, anxious, exhausted, or feel like you don't know if you will ever get better. By the time most folks seek therapy, they have been stressed or hurting for a long time. Finding someone you can work with, who gets you, is often a very difficult process. ◇I love working with toddlers, kids, couples, & families too! We can do nature walks or meet inside. Attuning to BIPOC experiences, and special focus on LGBTQIA+ community are important to my work & life.
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Tanya T Wiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94061
I offer Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for depression and anxiety, Compassion Focused Therapy for increasing self-compassion and intimacy with others, Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention and Motivational Support to address mild to moderate addictions and Somatic Experiencing for healing from trauma.
Do you wish you were more present for life, yourself, and the people you love? Would you like to be free from negative thoughts, old wounds, and past trauma? Do you feel like you are making life more complicated, conflicted, or painful than easeful, calm, and connected? Is it hard for you to feel self-compassion? Is past trauma haunting you and disrupting your ability to live the life you want? Would you like help, tools, and the support you need to be able to turn toward your difficulties with mindfulness, kindness, and clarity? Do you want to pause more, reflect and show up for life with compassion, integrity, and wisdom?
I offer Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for depression and anxiety, Compassion Focused Therapy for increasing self-compassion and intimacy with others, Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention and Motivational Support to address mild to moderate addictions and Somatic Experiencing for healing from trauma.
Do you wish you were more present for life, yourself, and the people you love? Would you like to be free from negative thoughts, old wounds, and past trauma? Do you feel like you are making life more complicated, conflicted, or painful than easeful, calm, and connected? Is it hard for you to feel self-compassion? Is past trauma haunting you and disrupting your ability to live the life you want? Would you like help, tools, and the support you need to be able to turn toward your difficulties with mindfulness, kindness, and clarity? Do you want to pause more, reflect and show up for life with compassion, integrity, and wisdom?
Eva Karolina Gagnon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm also a Somatic EMDR Practitioner & specialize in working with highly-stressed professionals, entrepreneurs & executives needing support navigating stress and burnout.
Welcome to my bio! The decision to pursue therapy is a courageous one, & finding the right therapist can feel daunting but it is possible. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in CA with 15+ yrs experience serving clients who desire to heal from anxiety, depression & challenging life transitions across the lifespan. I'm passionate about empowering others to bring their life, career, & relationships into thriving alignment in order to experience more authentic joy, abundance & fulfillment. You are more than capable & worthy of experiencing the change you deeply desire, & I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey.
I'm also a Somatic EMDR Practitioner & specialize in working with highly-stressed professionals, entrepreneurs & executives needing support navigating stress and burnout.
Welcome to my bio! The decision to pursue therapy is a courageous one, & finding the right therapist can feel daunting but it is possible. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in CA with 15+ yrs experience serving clients who desire to heal from anxiety, depression & challenging life transitions across the lifespan. I'm passionate about empowering others to bring their life, career, & relationships into thriving alignment in order to experience more authentic joy, abundance & fulfillment. You are more than capable & worthy of experiencing the change you deeply desire, & I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey.
I have a warm and compassionate approach focusing on the present moment. I support teens, pre teens, parents, families, individuals and couples deal with their challenges in a safe and supportive environment. I am experienced in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions to name a few. I have extensive training in DBT, CBT, Mindfulness,EMDR and Somatic therapy. I am also fluent in Spanish and through my life lived in four different countries, therefore, enjoy working with a population with diverce cultural background.
I have a warm and compassionate approach focusing on the present moment. I support teens, pre teens, parents, families, individuals and couples deal with their challenges in a safe and supportive environment. I am experienced in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions to name a few. I have extensive training in DBT, CBT, Mindfulness,EMDR and Somatic therapy. I am also fluent in Spanish and through my life lived in four different countries, therefore, enjoy working with a population with diverce cultural background.
Araceli Pimentel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
My approach is holistic and grounded in psychodynamic, humanistic, and somatic orientations, I use a range of trauma modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), (EMDR), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Brainspotting (BSP), and more to tailor sessions to your unique needs.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings, build effective communication, and foster healthier relationships. My focus areas include anxiety/depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and marital/pre-marital issues.
My approach is holistic and grounded in psychodynamic, humanistic, and somatic orientations, I use a range of trauma modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), (EMDR), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Brainspotting (BSP), and more to tailor sessions to your unique needs.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings, build effective communication, and foster healthier relationships. My focus areas include anxiety/depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and marital/pre-marital issues.
Daisee Duran
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94064 (Online Only)
My use of Integrative Somatic Work, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, & Parent Child Psychotherapy practices builds a strong foundation for healing.
Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is a brave step. In our sessions, you will find a compassionate space where your experiences and feelings are deeply understood and accepted. The space I provide is to explore and heal your mind, body, and soul. Together, we will navigate your path by acknowledging your pain, focusing on growth, and building inner strength.
My use of Integrative Somatic Work, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, & Parent Child Psychotherapy practices builds a strong foundation for healing.
Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is a brave step. In our sessions, you will find a compassionate space where your experiences and feelings are deeply understood and accepted. The space I provide is to explore and heal your mind, body, and soul. Together, we will navigate your path by acknowledging your pain, focusing on growth, and building inner strength.
Lezah Pope
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94064 (Online Only)
My approach blends techniques from Internal Family Systems, somatic psychology, mindfulness, & attachment theory, creating a holistic experience that addresses your unique mind-body-spirit needs.
Hello! My name's Lezah. As a therapist, there are a few beliefs that guide my practice: First, that each person has innate value, worth, and wisdom. Second, our lives are influenced by the systems, environments, and relationships that we are part of. Third, that no matter how broken we may feel, our struggles make sense in the greater context of our stories. I am here to help you to understand how your unique story has shaped you and to provide you with tools for growth. My approach is to go beyond "symptom reduction"; to be by your side as we get to the root of what hurts so that you can reclaim your sense of wholeness.
My approach blends techniques from Internal Family Systems, somatic psychology, mindfulness, & attachment theory, creating a holistic experience that addresses your unique mind-body-spirit needs.
Hello! My name's Lezah. As a therapist, there are a few beliefs that guide my practice: First, that each person has innate value, worth, and wisdom. Second, our lives are influenced by the systems, environments, and relationships that we are part of. Third, that no matter how broken we may feel, our struggles make sense in the greater context of our stories. I am here to help you to understand how your unique story has shaped you and to provide you with tools for growth. My approach is to go beyond "symptom reduction"; to be by your side as we get to the root of what hurts so that you can reclaim your sense of wholeness.
Elizabeth Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94061
I incorporate elements of Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, ACT, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), DBT, Somatic, and Gesalt.
Would you like someone to listen to you? Maybe you are feeling stuck or are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, overwhelm, isolation, grief, trauma, attachment issues, excessive worrying, healing from past wounds, or your sense of identity and purpose. I would be honored to support you on your journey by providing you a safe and judgment-free space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
I incorporate elements of Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, ACT, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), DBT, Somatic, and Gesalt.
Would you like someone to listen to you? Maybe you are feeling stuck or are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, overwhelm, isolation, grief, trauma, attachment issues, excessive worrying, healing from past wounds, or your sense of identity and purpose. I would be honored to support you on your journey by providing you a safe and judgment-free space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
Laura Goossens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
An integrated approach: non-gaslighting CBT, EMDR, IFS, and somatic/mind-body techniques.
Hello! I’m Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, patient, and thorough. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and am experienced in serving: disabled/chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alternative lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Happy to serve folks from other groups too of course! I offer a free 30-minute video intro call.
An integrated approach: non-gaslighting CBT, EMDR, IFS, and somatic/mind-body techniques.
Hello! I’m Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, patient, and thorough. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and am experienced in serving: disabled/chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alternative lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Happy to serve folks from other groups too of course! I offer a free 30-minute video intro call.
I use EMDR to focus on trauma and draw from relational and attachment focus while including CBT, mindfulness, and somatic interventions.
Did something happen to you and you don't know how to move forward? Have you lost your sense of self after going through a major life transition? Do you feel guilt when you put yourself first? With all the ups and downs that life throws at you, its so easy to feel stuck or lose your sense of self. I want to help you move past the trauma and find your happiness. I will guide and support you so you have the courage to rediscover yourself, know your worth, and work through the bad times so you can move forward and reach your goals.
I use EMDR to focus on trauma and draw from relational and attachment focus while including CBT, mindfulness, and somatic interventions.
Did something happen to you and you don't know how to move forward? Have you lost your sense of self after going through a major life transition? Do you feel guilt when you put yourself first? With all the ups and downs that life throws at you, its so easy to feel stuck or lose your sense of self. I want to help you move past the trauma and find your happiness. I will guide and support you so you have the courage to rediscover yourself, know your worth, and work through the bad times so you can move forward and reach your goals.
Karlie Youngblood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
As a Depth/Jungian psychotherapist specializing in dream work, shadow work, and somatic archaeology, I offer a unique blend of modalities tailored to your specific needs.
Imagine seeking deeper meaning in your life, grappling with unresolved trauma, inner conflicts, and a longing for personal growth. You yearn for self-empowerment, liberation from past burdens, and a path to your own sovereignty.
As a Depth/Jungian psychotherapist specializing in dream work, shadow work, and somatic archaeology, I offer a unique blend of modalities tailored to your specific needs.
Imagine seeking deeper meaning in your life, grappling with unresolved trauma, inner conflicts, and a longing for personal growth. You yearn for self-empowerment, liberation from past burdens, and a path to your own sovereignty.
Sejla Serifovic
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94027
I will guide you through self-discovery and healing using modalities like Somatic Therapy.
You used to be radiant, dynamic, and alive. Now, you are going through the motions, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. You have been chasing goals and achievements, and though you are good at it, deep inside, something feels off. Regrets from the past have been creeping into your mind, making you feel dreadful. Fears of the future paralyze you, keeping you from moving forward. It feels as if you’ve lost a sense of yourself. You want help but don’t want to burden your loved ones.
I will guide you through self-discovery and healing using modalities like Somatic Therapy.
You used to be radiant, dynamic, and alive. Now, you are going through the motions, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. You have been chasing goals and achievements, and though you are good at it, deep inside, something feels off. Regrets from the past have been creeping into your mind, making you feel dreadful. Fears of the future paralyze you, keeping you from moving forward. It feels as if you’ve lost a sense of yourself. You want help but don’t want to burden your loved ones.
Nicole Schumacher
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94062
If you’ve found yourself here, perhaps you're searching for clarity, understanding, movement from stuckness, or for another way to hold big feelings. Feeling uncertain in an uncertain world makes so much sense. I am here to help you reconnect with the inner wisdom that can assist you in living a life that feels aligned with your truest self. I offer an integrative therapeutic approach that meets you where you're at drawing from modalities like IFS/parts work, EMDR, somatic, eco, transpersonal, and more. My practice is intersectional, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and centered on what feels most supportive to you.
If you’ve found yourself here, perhaps you're searching for clarity, understanding, movement from stuckness, or for another way to hold big feelings. Feeling uncertain in an uncertain world makes so much sense. I am here to help you reconnect with the inner wisdom that can assist you in living a life that feels aligned with your truest self. I offer an integrative therapeutic approach that meets you where you're at drawing from modalities like IFS/parts work, EMDR, somatic, eco, transpersonal, and more. My practice is intersectional, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and centered on what feels most supportive to you.
Suzy Ross
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, CTRS, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
If you prefer efficient approaches that help you to face, heal, and integrate distressing, peak or psychedelic experiences through evidence-based, experiential, somatic, and ancient exercises, contact me. I am a recreational therapist specializing in trauma and transformation, professor, and author of The Map to Wholeness. I will guide you through neurolinguistic programming for emotional breakthroughs, biofeedback to restore harmony in the body, and bilateral stimulation for integration. See me to transform feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and loneliness into self-love, play, peace, and joy so you can become whole.
If you prefer efficient approaches that help you to face, heal, and integrate distressing, peak or psychedelic experiences through evidence-based, experiential, somatic, and ancient exercises, contact me. I am a recreational therapist specializing in trauma and transformation, professor, and author of The Map to Wholeness. I will guide you through neurolinguistic programming for emotional breakthroughs, biofeedback to restore harmony in the body, and bilateral stimulation for integration. See me to transform feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and loneliness into self-love, play, peace, and joy so you can become whole.
Christina Lansdown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063
Thank you for viewing my page! Therapy with me is relational, dynamic, reflective and responsive. You can expect to be challenged, in a warm and supportive environment. Curiosity about relationships and how family history gets carried forward into the present guides my work with children & adults of all ages. I've worked with clients aged 0-101 with an emphasis on connection, authenticity, and mindful self-awareness to overcome a variety of conditions, including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, phase-of-life and relationship problems. As a Somatic psychotherapist, I also utilize body-based techniques like mindfulness & movement.
Thank you for viewing my page! Therapy with me is relational, dynamic, reflective and responsive. You can expect to be challenged, in a warm and supportive environment. Curiosity about relationships and how family history gets carried forward into the present guides my work with children & adults of all ages. I've worked with clients aged 0-101 with an emphasis on connection, authenticity, and mindful self-awareness to overcome a variety of conditions, including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, phase-of-life and relationship problems. As a Somatic psychotherapist, I also utilize body-based techniques like mindfulness & movement.
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.
The results clients have seen from working with me come from my use of therapeutic modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), communication skills training, cognitive-behavioral techniques, somatic exercises, trauma therapy such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and other effective techniques.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and all varieties of partnerships become more intimate and connected with each other and themselves. I work with clients looking for help with: Communication breakdowns; Emotional disconnection; Sexual dissatisfaction or dysfunction; Low libido & mismatched sexual desire; Navigating life transitions (parenthood, menopause, aging); Healing from infidelity, betrayal, or past trauma; Managing anxiety, shame, or guilt around sex; Accepting sexual identity, orientation, & preferences; Attachment wounds & patterns. I offer therapy and coaching services, depending on your unique situation.
The results clients have seen from working with me come from my use of therapeutic modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), communication skills training, cognitive-behavioral techniques, somatic exercises, trauma therapy such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and other effective techniques.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and all varieties of partnerships become more intimate and connected with each other and themselves. I work with clients looking for help with: Communication breakdowns; Emotional disconnection; Sexual dissatisfaction or dysfunction; Low libido & mismatched sexual desire; Navigating life transitions (parenthood, menopause, aging); Healing from infidelity, betrayal, or past trauma; Managing anxiety, shame, or guilt around sex; Accepting sexual identity, orientation, & preferences; Attachment wounds & patterns. I offer therapy and coaching services, depending on your unique situation.
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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.