Somatic Therapists in Plantsville, CT
Healing Springs Wellness Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479
Hello, I’m Shawniel Chamanlal, Founder and CEO of Healing Springs Wellness Center. Our team of therapists and holistic wellness professionals are dedicated to helping individuals heal, reconnect with themselves, and create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. We provide a safe, culturally affirming, and non-judgmental space where you can work through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. We believe healing happens when people feel seen, supported, and empowered. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapy with whole-person wellness.
Hello, I’m Shawniel Chamanlal, Founder and CEO of Healing Springs Wellness Center. Our team of therapists and holistic wellness professionals are dedicated to helping individuals heal, reconnect with themselves, and create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. We provide a safe, culturally affirming, and non-judgmental space where you can work through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. We believe healing happens when people feel seen, supported, and empowered. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapy with whole-person wellness.
Hi, I’m Shawniel Chamanlal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults who have spent much of their lives being the strong ones, responsible, capable, and often carrying more than their share. You may be someone others rely on, who shows up and gets things done, yet rarely has the space to slow down, rest, or be fully supported. Over time, this way of living can take a toll. Stress, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, difficulty setting boundaries, or a lingering sense of not feeling “enough” often stem from earlier experiences in which you learned to adapt, push through, or put others before yourself.
Hi, I’m Shawniel Chamanlal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults who have spent much of their lives being the strong ones, responsible, capable, and often carrying more than their share. You may be someone others rely on, who shows up and gets things done, yet rarely has the space to slow down, rest, or be fully supported. Over time, this way of living can take a toll. Stress, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, difficulty setting boundaries, or a lingering sense of not feeling “enough” often stem from earlier experiences in which you learned to adapt, push through, or put others before yourself.
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Do you need help managing daily life stress in ways that let you stay productive even when it all seems overwhelming? Are you or someone you love struggling to manage pain, anxiety, depression, illness, or other issues that prevent you from fully living? Are you struggling to feel "good enough" or questioning your sense of purpose? Are you overwhelmed with the demands that life transitions bring? Life transitions, unexpected events and our own self-judgements can be emotionally taxing and destabilizing, but also can be opportunities for growth. If you recognize you need support, I believe I can help you find a healthy way forward.
Do you need help managing daily life stress in ways that let you stay productive even when it all seems overwhelming? Are you or someone you love struggling to manage pain, anxiety, depression, illness, or other issues that prevent you from fully living? Are you struggling to feel "good enough" or questioning your sense of purpose? Are you overwhelmed with the demands that life transitions bring? Life transitions, unexpected events and our own self-judgements can be emotionally taxing and destabilizing, but also can be opportunities for growth. If you recognize you need support, I believe I can help you find a healthy way forward.
My approach integrates expressive arts, spirituality, and somatic awareness to help you reconnect with your whole self.
You’ve done the talking. You've done the inner work—therapy, self-help, reflection. You’ve analyzed and tried to make sense of it all, but something still feels stuck. Maybe you’ve hit a wall in talk therapy or feel like your appointments are venting sessions. Are you craving a more transformative, embodied, and creative way forward? Are you ready to move from insight to integration? From knowing to truly feeling? Are you seeking a deeper, embodied kind of healing—one that lives in your body, breath, and soul? Art therapy can open that door.
My approach integrates expressive arts, spirituality, and somatic awareness to help you reconnect with your whole self.
You’ve done the talking. You've done the inner work—therapy, self-help, reflection. You’ve analyzed and tried to make sense of it all, but something still feels stuck. Maybe you’ve hit a wall in talk therapy or feel like your appointments are venting sessions. Are you craving a more transformative, embodied, and creative way forward? Are you ready to move from insight to integration? From knowing to truly feeling? Are you seeking a deeper, embodied kind of healing—one that lives in your body, breath, and soul? Art therapy can open that door.
A common theme that we see in couples, is that over time, Communication breaks down , Trust turns to Mistrust, Resentment reigns. I can offer more than Marriage Counseling,” with advanced training in General Psychotherapy, Trauma, and the relationship between body and mind.
I’ve been in private practice since 2006.
I also have “lived experience”, with helping couples and family members with a member who is Neurodivergent,
I am privileged to have worked with so many wonderful people and I love what I do. I offer payment plans to help people manage large deductibles. Humans facilitate the healing of Humans, not AI robots!
A common theme that we see in couples, is that over time, Communication breaks down , Trust turns to Mistrust, Resentment reigns. I can offer more than Marriage Counseling,” with advanced training in General Psychotherapy, Trauma, and the relationship between body and mind.
I’ve been in private practice since 2006.
I also have “lived experience”, with helping couples and family members with a member who is Neurodivergent,
I am privileged to have worked with so many wonderful people and I love what I do. I offer payment plans to help people manage large deductibles. Humans facilitate the healing of Humans, not AI robots!
My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies, values and goals in therapy. As I work with a family, I'm sensitive to the experience of being invited in and I only offer solutions that fit within the family culture.
My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies, values and goals in therapy. As I work with a family, I'm sensitive to the experience of being invited in and I only offer solutions that fit within the family culture.
My approach is integrative, rooted in evidence-based techniques, with mindfulness and somatic awareness weaved in.
I always remain client-centered, tailoring our sessions to your unique identity and what you are experiencing and needing in the moment. Together, we will release limitations from your past, stretch your tolerance for what arises in the present, and foster hope for the future.
My approach is integrative, rooted in evidence-based techniques, with mindfulness and somatic awareness weaved in.
I always remain client-centered, tailoring our sessions to your unique identity and what you are experiencing and needing in the moment. Together, we will release limitations from your past, stretch your tolerance for what arises in the present, and foster hope for the future.
We all have an innate desire to feel deeply understood. I provide affirming and inclusive therapy specializing in gender diversity, women's issues, ADHD, and trauma-informed therapy for adults. I offer a transformative therapeutic experience that honors each client's unique journey. My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, blending mindfulness techniques, mind-body-soul connection, and narrative therapy. I believe in the power of self-awareness and self-compassion. At the core of my work is a commitment to creating a safe and validating space for clients to explore their authentic selves and feel empowered.
We all have an innate desire to feel deeply understood. I provide affirming and inclusive therapy specializing in gender diversity, women's issues, ADHD, and trauma-informed therapy for adults. I offer a transformative therapeutic experience that honors each client's unique journey. My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, blending mindfulness techniques, mind-body-soul connection, and narrative therapy. I believe in the power of self-awareness and self-compassion. At the core of my work is a commitment to creating a safe and validating space for clients to explore their authentic selves and feel empowered.
Our clinical team uses CBT, EMDR, DBT, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and more.
You may be navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or a substance use struggle that's quietly taken over your life. Maybe you've tried managing it alone, or you're not sure where to start. You deserve more than a quick referral — you deserve a team that truly sees you. We serve adults, teens, and tweens ages 8 and up across Connecticut, offering specialized care for a wide range of mental health and co-occurring conditions. Whether you're carrying years of unresolved trauma or facing a new crisis, Hopewell Health Solutions has the people, programs, and expertise to meet you where you are.
Our clinical team uses CBT, EMDR, DBT, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and more.
You may be navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or a substance use struggle that's quietly taken over your life. Maybe you've tried managing it alone, or you're not sure where to start. You deserve more than a quick referral — you deserve a team that truly sees you. We serve adults, teens, and tweens ages 8 and up across Connecticut, offering specialized care for a wide range of mental health and co-occurring conditions. Whether you're carrying years of unresolved trauma or facing a new crisis, Hopewell Health Solutions has the people, programs, and expertise to meet you where you are.
MJA Behavioral Health and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Shelton, CT 06484
Struggling in a relationship? Feeling stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-doubt? You’re not alone — and healing is possible! Many MJA clients experience difficulties with attachment, find it hard to set boundaries, or feel like they’re not "good enough." They may identify as people-pleasers, rigid thinkers, seek constant approval, or carry the weight of unresolved trauma. If your thoughts, emotions, or behaviors are getting in the way of living a fulfilling life, together we can uncover the roots of these patterns, in a safe and supportive environment, via in-office or convenient telehealth appointments.
Struggling in a relationship? Feeling stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-doubt? You’re not alone — and healing is possible! Many MJA clients experience difficulties with attachment, find it hard to set boundaries, or feel like they’re not "good enough." They may identify as people-pleasers, rigid thinkers, seek constant approval, or carry the weight of unresolved trauma. If your thoughts, emotions, or behaviors are getting in the way of living a fulfilling life, together we can uncover the roots of these patterns, in a safe and supportive environment, via in-office or convenient telehealth appointments.
Have you been searching for the answers about why you fall into the same patterns again and again? I help people find out the “why” of their issues and help them regain focus, clarity and inner resilience. I specialize in trauma based techniques to help you find the core issues keeping you from the life you want. I am an advanced practitioner of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and mindfulness-based techniques to help you process difficult events, and reduce distressing symptoms so you can gain a greater sense of calm and confidence for your life. Together we’ll work collaboratively to help you heal.
Have you been searching for the answers about why you fall into the same patterns again and again? I help people find out the “why” of their issues and help them regain focus, clarity and inner resilience. I specialize in trauma based techniques to help you find the core issues keeping you from the life you want. I am an advanced practitioner of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and mindfulness-based techniques to help you process difficult events, and reduce distressing symptoms so you can gain a greater sense of calm and confidence for your life. Together we’ll work collaboratively to help you heal.
I integrate EMDR, CBT, somatic techniques, and attachment-based approaches to support deeper, lasting change beyond short-term relief.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. You might notice overthinking, emotional ups and downs, difficulty feeling settled in yourself, or repeating the same dynamics in relationships. Even when things look “fine” on the outside, something within you may not feel right. In therapy, we move beyond just managing symptoms. Together, we’ll look at the patterns driving your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We will explore how they developed, how they’ve helped you cope, how they may be keeping you stuck, and begin working toward lasting change.
I integrate EMDR, CBT, somatic techniques, and attachment-based approaches to support deeper, lasting change beyond short-term relief.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. You might notice overthinking, emotional ups and downs, difficulty feeling settled in yourself, or repeating the same dynamics in relationships. Even when things look “fine” on the outside, something within you may not feel right. In therapy, we move beyond just managing symptoms. Together, we’ll look at the patterns driving your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We will explore how they developed, how they’ve helped you cope, how they may be keeping you stuck, and begin working toward lasting change.
Complex personal experiences can shape a person’s view of the world. In my support to clients, I focus on the importance of human relationships, emphasizing genuineness and empathy. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals and navigate the challenges of daily life.
Complex personal experiences can shape a person’s view of the world. In my support to clients, I focus on the importance of human relationships, emphasizing genuineness and empathy. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals and navigate the challenges of daily life.
I incorporate mindfulness, somatic techniques, and other therapeutic approaches to help clients feel grounded, build self-awareness, and strengthen the connection between mind and body.
My name is Rebecca and I work with adults who are ready to better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, and communicate with greater confidence. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or family stress, I provide a compassionate and collaborative space to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and heard.
I incorporate mindfulness, somatic techniques, and other therapeutic approaches to help clients feel grounded, build self-awareness, and strengthen the connection between mind and body.
My name is Rebecca and I work with adults who are ready to better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, and communicate with greater confidence. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or family stress, I provide a compassionate and collaborative space to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and heard.
I use somatic practices, expressive techniques, and EMDR to help clients connect to their authentic selves, overcome limiting patterns, and to shift entrenched narratives.
I am EMDR-Certified, integrating IFS-informed and partswork for anxiety, OCD, chronic pain, and attachment trauma. My work combines depth psychology, somatic practices, and humanistic therapies to explore unconscious material and support emotional resilience. I focus on the whole person, with an emphasis on ecological awareness and creative expression.
I use somatic practices, expressive techniques, and EMDR to help clients connect to their authentic selves, overcome limiting patterns, and to shift entrenched narratives.
I am EMDR-Certified, integrating IFS-informed and partswork for anxiety, OCD, chronic pain, and attachment trauma. My work combines depth psychology, somatic practices, and humanistic therapies to explore unconscious material and support emotional resilience. I focus on the whole person, with an emphasis on ecological awareness and creative expression.
It’s my joy to help individuals and couples during the many stages of family planning and parenting through a combination of talk therapy and somatic practices.
Parenthood has changed you in a way that no one prepared you for despite all the books, podcasts, and advice you got. Maybe you find difficulty in even recognizing yourself as your identity shifts. Together we can slow down so you can have space to catch your breath and reconnect with yourself again. In session we can help rebuild your sense of self, as well as find compassion for yourself so you can go from just surviving every day, to feeling confident and capable.
It’s my joy to help individuals and couples during the many stages of family planning and parenting through a combination of talk therapy and somatic practices.
Parenthood has changed you in a way that no one prepared you for despite all the books, podcasts, and advice you got. Maybe you find difficulty in even recognizing yourself as your identity shifts. Together we can slow down so you can have space to catch your breath and reconnect with yourself again. In session we can help rebuild your sense of self, as well as find compassion for yourself so you can go from just surviving every day, to feeling confident and capable.
My approach is shaped by my own healing journey and years of experience, including training at The Meadows with experts like Pia Melody (Developmental Immaturity Model), Claudia Black (It Will Never Happen to Me), and Peter Levine ( Somatic Experiencing).
You are realizing that it is time to focus on healing. Life hasn’t been easy for you. You've faced a number of challenges that haven't been healed. Or, perhaps, you’re facing a loss that has left you disoriented and raw. Survival mode feels like a daily routine, and you don’t even know what “normal” feels like anymore. You may struggle with anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts and images. You find yourself swinging between overwhelm and detachment, anger and numbness. Only those who’ve been in your shoes can truly understand. You know it’s time to seek help toward healing and enjoying more of what life has to offer!
My approach is shaped by my own healing journey and years of experience, including training at The Meadows with experts like Pia Melody (Developmental Immaturity Model), Claudia Black (It Will Never Happen to Me), and Peter Levine ( Somatic Experiencing).
You are realizing that it is time to focus on healing. Life hasn’t been easy for you. You've faced a number of challenges that haven't been healed. Or, perhaps, you’re facing a loss that has left you disoriented and raw. Survival mode feels like a daily routine, and you don’t even know what “normal” feels like anymore. You may struggle with anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts and images. You find yourself swinging between overwhelm and detachment, anger and numbness. Only those who’ve been in your shoes can truly understand. You know it’s time to seek help toward healing and enjoying more of what life has to offer!
I have experience in somatic approaches, attachment, trauma, individual and family therapy, and relationship issues.
I'm excited to partner with you as you take the brave step in seeking help. Many struggle with isolation, depression, anxiety, attention, identity, change of life, toxic stress, grief, trauma, relationships, or work. Do you feel alone and overwhelmed in these issues? I offer a compassionate space in which to help you take a look at these issues in an empowering, strengths-based way. I specialize in using creativity, art, mind-body strategies, and self-empowerment in relationships. We will take an in-depth look at your concerns in a holistic way.
I have experience in somatic approaches, attachment, trauma, individual and family therapy, and relationship issues.
I'm excited to partner with you as you take the brave step in seeking help. Many struggle with isolation, depression, anxiety, attention, identity, change of life, toxic stress, grief, trauma, relationships, or work. Do you feel alone and overwhelmed in these issues? I offer a compassionate space in which to help you take a look at these issues in an empowering, strengths-based way. I specialize in using creativity, art, mind-body strategies, and self-empowerment in relationships. We will take an in-depth look at your concerns in a holistic way.
I work with men and woman who are interested in exploring themselves deeply to overcome any limiting behaviors and beliefs that stem from trauma, cultural entrainments, neurological/ mental/ spiritual/ emotional patterns or blocks and/or simply not being taught how to tap into their greatest potential to not only heal themselves but to thrive with purpose and joy.
I work with men and woman who are interested in exploring themselves deeply to overcome any limiting behaviors and beliefs that stem from trauma, cultural entrainments, neurological/ mental/ spiritual/ emotional patterns or blocks and/or simply not being taught how to tap into their greatest potential to not only heal themselves but to thrive with purpose and joy.
I offer a range of treatment modalities such as creative arts therapy, somatic processing and talk therapy with focus on self-compassion, mindfulness, spirituality, mind-body connection and creativity.
Art therapy may differ from what we associate with traditional arts based practices since it can be utilized as a tool to further explore unconscious thoughts and emotions, it isn't necessary to have a background in art making, just the desire to explore your psyche. In our work together we will learn from the process of creating and from the artwork itself.
I offer a range of treatment modalities such as creative arts therapy, somatic processing and talk therapy with focus on self-compassion, mindfulness, spirituality, mind-body connection and creativity.
Art therapy may differ from what we associate with traditional arts based practices since it can be utilized as a tool to further explore unconscious thoughts and emotions, it isn't necessary to have a background in art making, just the desire to explore your psyche. In our work together we will learn from the process of creating and from the artwork itself.
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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.