Somatic Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
Ashley Lauren Harrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have training in Somatic Experiencing, and believe that supporting the mind-body connection can be a fundamental part of a full healing and growth process.
I offer individual therapy for adults as well as couples counseling. I have expertise in working with clients impacted by relationship issues, strained relationships with family, trauma, abuse, sexual violence, emotional neglect, and other forms of interpersonal violence. I have experience supporting clients with substance use, anxiety, and mood disorders.
I have training in Somatic Experiencing, and believe that supporting the mind-body connection can be a fundamental part of a full healing and growth process.
I offer individual therapy for adults as well as couples counseling. I have expertise in working with clients impacted by relationship issues, strained relationships with family, trauma, abuse, sexual violence, emotional neglect, and other forms of interpersonal violence. I have experience supporting clients with substance use, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Alex Swales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shaw, Washington, DC 20009
Waitlist for new clients
Depending on your needs, we may use more of sensorimotor, which is a somatic-based practice or we may use more of IFS that allows us to create a landscape of you and all your parts.
Life can be messy, chaotic, and complicated; therapy reminds me of spring cleaning. Similar to spring cleaning, therapy can be slow, overwhelming, & messy. Throughout the therapeutic process, it is my goal to support clients to embrace all the parts of them in healing from trauma. Together, we will work to unpack and find meaning, connection, understanding, and even humor. I work with individuals that have experienced sexual trauma, relational trauma, eating disorders, and struggle with the impacts of trauma. I deeply enjoy working with individuals that want to deepen their connection to self and community.
Depending on your needs, we may use more of sensorimotor, which is a somatic-based practice or we may use more of IFS that allows us to create a landscape of you and all your parts.
Life can be messy, chaotic, and complicated; therapy reminds me of spring cleaning. Similar to spring cleaning, therapy can be slow, overwhelming, & messy. Throughout the therapeutic process, it is my goal to support clients to embrace all the parts of them in healing from trauma. Together, we will work to unpack and find meaning, connection, understanding, and even humor. I work with individuals that have experienced sexual trauma, relational trauma, eating disorders, and struggle with the impacts of trauma. I deeply enjoy working with individuals that want to deepen their connection to self and community.
Leslie Holley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
She uses CBT, IFS, EMDR, and somatic healing techniques to support her clients and helps them establish boundaries and practice healthy communication strategies.
Leslie Holley is a Nationally Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC (MD, DC, VA, MO) who earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from DePaul University where she also taught masters level clinical counseling courses as an adjunct professor. Currently, she is the owner of Healing-Circle, LLC a private counseling practice, in Silver Spring, MD. Leslie holds space for her clients and is responsive. She reminds her clients that therapy is where they choose themselves.
She uses CBT, IFS, EMDR, and somatic healing techniques to support her clients and helps them establish boundaries and practice healthy communication strategies.
Leslie Holley is a Nationally Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC (MD, DC, VA, MO) who earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from DePaul University where she also taught masters level clinical counseling courses as an adjunct professor. Currently, she is the owner of Healing-Circle, LLC a private counseling practice, in Silver Spring, MD. Leslie holds space for her clients and is responsive. She reminds her clients that therapy is where they choose themselves.
Sarah Holland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize principles of Internal Family Systems (or "parts work"), psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies, as well as ERP and Brainspotting.
My clients would describe me as easy to talk to, genuine, warm, inquisitive, and validating. While I take therapy seriously, I also think laughter is a powerful medicine. If you're tired of "just talking" in therapy, my interactive style might work well for you.
I utilize principles of Internal Family Systems (or "parts work"), psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies, as well as ERP and Brainspotting.
My clients would describe me as easy to talk to, genuine, warm, inquisitive, and validating. While I take therapy seriously, I also think laughter is a powerful medicine. If you're tired of "just talking" in therapy, my interactive style might work well for you.
I use experiential & somatic approaches to help you process stress, fears, & past wounds that get stuck beyond intellect.
Is too much happening too quickly? Do you bounce between feeling wound up and bogged down? That overwhelm isn’t just personal—it’s a response to systems of oppression designed to wear us down. I am queer and gay; I know what it's like to feel stuck while navigating identity, stress, and big life shifts. I help those who feel "different" or "out of place" to build a “safe home” in their body, reconnect with joy, and trust themself again. When we’re burdened by expectations, we disconnect and numb out—I’m here to help you come home to yourself and reclaim your excitement!
I use experiential & somatic approaches to help you process stress, fears, & past wounds that get stuck beyond intellect.
Is too much happening too quickly? Do you bounce between feeling wound up and bogged down? That overwhelm isn’t just personal—it’s a response to systems of oppression designed to wear us down. I am queer and gay; I know what it's like to feel stuck while navigating identity, stress, and big life shifts. I help those who feel "different" or "out of place" to build a “safe home” in their body, reconnect with joy, and trust themself again. When we’re burdened by expectations, we disconnect and numb out—I’m here to help you come home to yourself and reclaim your excitement!
I have certifications in EMDR, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Dance Mindfulness, & experience with EMDR Intensives, parts work, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Whether you are experiencing stress, a life transition, current trauma, or navigating the impact of trauma, I offer a therapeutic space that invites collaboration, exploration, and healing. We will address your concerns, enhance natural strengths, and identify new skills while providing an embodied approach to address your needs, goals, work towards relief, and the life you have imagined.
I have certifications in EMDR, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Dance Mindfulness, & experience with EMDR Intensives, parts work, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Whether you are experiencing stress, a life transition, current trauma, or navigating the impact of trauma, I offer a therapeutic space that invites collaboration, exploration, and healing. We will address your concerns, enhance natural strengths, and identify new skills while providing an embodied approach to address your needs, goals, work towards relief, and the life you have imagined.
I conduct individual and group therapy with an integrative approach from various treatment methodologies (attachment, EMDR, DBT, psychodynamic, IFS, CBT, somatic, relapse prevention) in order to help you build the skills needed to achieve personal growth and healing.
It takes incredible strength and courage to realize that you are struggling and need support. It’s even more tiring doing the same thing over and over again and having the same outcome. Are you struggling with love, sex, or porn addiction? Have you been deeply betrayed by the person you love? Are you in a toxic relationship or struggling to move on from one? Are you struggling to set boundaries? We all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you to explore your struggles and empower yourself to work towards your goals.
I conduct individual and group therapy with an integrative approach from various treatment methodologies (attachment, EMDR, DBT, psychodynamic, IFS, CBT, somatic, relapse prevention) in order to help you build the skills needed to achieve personal growth and healing.
It takes incredible strength and courage to realize that you are struggling and need support. It’s even more tiring doing the same thing over and over again and having the same outcome. Are you struggling with love, sex, or porn addiction? Have you been deeply betrayed by the person you love? Are you in a toxic relationship or struggling to move on from one? Are you struggling to set boundaries? We all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you to explore your struggles and empower yourself to work towards your goals.
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling/EMDR Intensives
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCTP II, NCC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
All clinicians in our practice integrate EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing into the trauma treatment.
Exploring therapy is not an easy decision; therefore it is our mission to make therapy as open, comfortable, and effective as possible for each client. The first goal for each individual entering my practice is to establish an environment of comfort and safety. For those interested, therapy animals are available to provide additional support throughout the experience. Each person who enters my practice is embraced as an individual, and the therapeutic experience is tailored specifically to best meet each person's needs.
All clinicians in our practice integrate EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing into the trauma treatment.
Exploring therapy is not an easy decision; therefore it is our mission to make therapy as open, comfortable, and effective as possible for each client. The first goal for each individual entering my practice is to establish an environment of comfort and safety. For those interested, therapy animals are available to provide additional support throughout the experience. Each person who enters my practice is embraced as an individual, and the therapeutic experience is tailored specifically to best meet each person's needs.
I am an EMDR trained therapist and utilize Somatic Therapies in treatment.
Accepting new clients virtually in TN, MA, OK, FL, DC, and ID. In person sessions in Hendersonville, TN.
I believe that all client's have it within themselves to heal. Many of my client's have spent much of their lives feeling truly misunderstood. I look forward to working with you- you are not alone, and you don't have to feel that way anymore.
I am an EMDR trained therapist and utilize Somatic Therapies in treatment.
Accepting new clients virtually in TN, MA, OK, FL, DC, and ID. In person sessions in Hendersonville, TN.
I believe that all client's have it within themselves to heal. Many of my client's have spent much of their lives feeling truly misunderstood. I look forward to working with you- you are not alone, and you don't have to feel that way anymore.
With my expertise in clinical and forensic psychology as well as somatic therapy, I help you attune to your body's signals.
As a first-gen college grad committed to Civil Rights, my work is inspired by those who fight for equality and justice. I specialize in affirming and empowering Black, Latine/a/x, Indigenous, Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI), and other People of Color, as well as LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide a therapeutic space that acknowledges the challenges and strengths of overcoming adversity. I focus on helping individuals understand the intricate relationships between their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns through a strength-based lens.
With my expertise in clinical and forensic psychology as well as somatic therapy, I help you attune to your body's signals.
As a first-gen college grad committed to Civil Rights, my work is inspired by those who fight for equality and justice. I specialize in affirming and empowering Black, Latine/a/x, Indigenous, Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI), and other People of Color, as well as LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide a therapeutic space that acknowledges the challenges and strengths of overcoming adversity. I focus on helping individuals understand the intricate relationships between their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns through a strength-based lens.
This works by using somatic techniques and mindfulness to bring awareness to your body.
Everyone comes to therapy to work out a problem, but unsure where to begin. I give you lots of space to voice your emotions. Active listening and compassion are paramount in each session. Support is offered by validating your feelings and understanding your point of view.
This works by using somatic techniques and mindfulness to bring awareness to your body.
Everyone comes to therapy to work out a problem, but unsure where to begin. I give you lots of space to voice your emotions. Active listening and compassion are paramount in each session. Support is offered by validating your feelings and understanding your point of view.
Meet Our Somatic Therapists
We will access your inner power through various forms of expression, talk therapy, mindfulness, IFS, somatic work, and more.
Hello, I’m John Gingrich MCPAT, LGPC. My practice is devoted to helping people transform their state of mind and create beautiful lives for themselves. Therapy with me is tailored specifically for each one of my clients based on their unique needs. As a counselor and art therapist, I bring a unique approach to the therapy process. I have experience working with children and youth, individuals in government, neurodiverse people and working professionals. Currently, I'm offering remote sessions for clients who are based out of Maryland.
We will access your inner power through various forms of expression, talk therapy, mindfulness, IFS, somatic work, and more.
Hello, I’m John Gingrich MCPAT, LGPC. My practice is devoted to helping people transform their state of mind and create beautiful lives for themselves. Therapy with me is tailored specifically for each one of my clients based on their unique needs. As a counselor and art therapist, I bring a unique approach to the therapy process. I have experience working with children and youth, individuals in government, neurodiverse people and working professionals. Currently, I'm offering remote sessions for clients who are based out of Maryland.
My approach blends CBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic techniques to help you understand patterns and create lasting change.
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, or exercise addiction? Maybe you feel trapped in patterns with food and body image and long for peace and freedom. My ideal client is ready to explore the “why” behind their struggles and the “how” of real change. You want to break free from cycles of guilt, shame, and frustration, and develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself. You need a therapist who is both direct and supportive, someone who integrates humor, insight, and evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to guide you toward lasting healing.
My approach blends CBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic techniques to help you understand patterns and create lasting change.
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, or exercise addiction? Maybe you feel trapped in patterns with food and body image and long for peace and freedom. My ideal client is ready to explore the “why” behind their struggles and the “how” of real change. You want to break free from cycles of guilt, shame, and frustration, and develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself. You need a therapist who is both direct and supportive, someone who integrates humor, insight, and evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to guide you toward lasting healing.
Ashley Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I often pull from various treatment modalities, but you can count on me always bringing mindfulness and somatic techniques into our work together.
My work with clients is grounded in, as Carl Jung said long ago, that "the privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." No matter where you find yourself on this path to your true self (or you find yourself lost in the woods searching for the path itself), I am ready to support and empower you throughout your mental health journey.
I often pull from various treatment modalities, but you can count on me always bringing mindfulness and somatic techniques into our work together.
My work with clients is grounded in, as Carl Jung said long ago, that "the privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." No matter where you find yourself on this path to your true self (or you find yourself lost in the woods searching for the path itself), I am ready to support and empower you throughout your mental health journey.
You’re meant for something more. Maybe your past is holding your back, or you feel like something is missing but you aren’t sure what. Many of us find that previous experiences get in the way of a full and meaningful life. Maybe your struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenging relationships has interfered with knowing and living into your purpose. If this sounds like you, I’d like to help. I can guide you as you heal, learning to trust yourself. We will draw upon your strengths, including your spirituality and inner wisdom, so you can be kind to yourself and present for your meaningful life.
You’re meant for something more. Maybe your past is holding your back, or you feel like something is missing but you aren’t sure what. Many of us find that previous experiences get in the way of a full and meaningful life. Maybe your struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenging relationships has interfered with knowing and living into your purpose. If this sounds like you, I’d like to help. I can guide you as you heal, learning to trust yourself. We will draw upon your strengths, including your spirituality and inner wisdom, so you can be kind to yourself and present for your meaningful life.
As an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), in Newport Beach, CA with over 10+ years of diverse background in outpatient, crisis counseling, and Therapeutic-Day Treatment, I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and create meaningful change. My passion is to work with young adult women in various stages of life facing Life transition issues, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief, school & work burnout, and conflicts within relationships.
As an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), in Newport Beach, CA with over 10+ years of diverse background in outpatient, crisis counseling, and Therapeutic-Day Treatment, I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and create meaningful change. My passion is to work with young adult women in various stages of life facing Life transition issues, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief, school & work burnout, and conflicts within relationships.
No matter how difficult your current circumstances may feel, psychotherapy can help you identify what is holding you back and help you develop the right strategies to feel connected with yourself and others. My goal in therapy is to assist you to find your own voice and to guide you to live life in your own terms.
No matter how difficult your current circumstances may feel, psychotherapy can help you identify what is holding you back and help you develop the right strategies to feel connected with yourself and others. My goal in therapy is to assist you to find your own voice and to guide you to live life in your own terms.
Estefanía Simich Muñoz
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCPC, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Finding a place we can trust to tell our stories is essential to finding a path to healing, recovery, and transformation. Therefore, it is essential to find someone that can help you reach your potential to transform your life. We all are born with an innate capacity to develop healthy lives. However, sometimes life experiences such as hurts and traumas can interfere with our development and we may become unhappy or unsatisfied with our lives and adopt self-defeating thinking and behavioral patterns.
Finding a place we can trust to tell our stories is essential to finding a path to healing, recovery, and transformation. Therefore, it is essential to find someone that can help you reach your potential to transform your life. We all are born with an innate capacity to develop healthy lives. However, sometimes life experiences such as hurts and traumas can interfere with our development and we may become unhappy or unsatisfied with our lives and adopt self-defeating thinking and behavioral patterns.
Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Is it hard for you to set boundaries with significant others? Do you have difficulty making decisions? Doubting yourself or feeling like an imposter can make tough times (and difficult decisions) even tougher. I can help you explore and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of your authentic self. Our bodies do keep the score, so it’s vital to connect mind and body. Unprocessed trauma can block that connection. Once our nervous system is regulated, everything seems to fall into place: Anxiety decreases, as does pain perception, while cognitive and creative capabilities increase.
Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Is it hard for you to set boundaries with significant others? Do you have difficulty making decisions? Doubting yourself or feeling like an imposter can make tough times (and difficult decisions) even tougher. I can help you explore and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of your authentic self. Our bodies do keep the score, so it’s vital to connect mind and body. Unprocessed trauma can block that connection. Once our nervous system is regulated, everything seems to fall into place: Anxiety decreases, as does pain perception, while cognitive and creative capabilities increase.
I create an environment that helps clients explore both the internal and external barriers to their healing and growth. As a psychologist I pull from working with diverse groups of people and assist on issues of trauma, grief, loss, relationship difficulties, wellness and health. To me, therapy is best when it's a mix of approaches that are used strategically to create a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere. My style is both warm and thought-provoking, and I actively collaborate with and support those with whom I work.
I create an environment that helps clients explore both the internal and external barriers to their healing and growth. As a psychologist I pull from working with diverse groups of people and assist on issues of trauma, grief, loss, relationship difficulties, wellness and health. To me, therapy is best when it's a mix of approaches that are used strategically to create a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere. My style is both warm and thought-provoking, and I actively collaborate with and support those with whom I work.
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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.