Somatic Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
Ashley Lauren Harrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Shaw, Washington, DC 20001
I use a blend of traditional talk therapy and Somatic Experiencing techniques with most of my clients.
My ideal client is frustrated. A little stuck. A little wary. Longing for change, but a little bit afraid to hope that it's actually possible. And, ready enough to try something new.
There’s an old saying: if nothing changes, nothing changes. And frankly, change can be hard to make on our own. Even when we want it. When we feel stuck, we often can’t quite see the full picture anymore. We keep running into the same challenges and coming up with the same faulty solutions. It’s not that we’re not trying, it’s that our strategies have stopped working. That’s where a good therapist comes in. I hope to be that for you.
I use a blend of traditional talk therapy and Somatic Experiencing techniques with most of my clients.
My ideal client is frustrated. A little stuck. A little wary. Longing for change, but a little bit afraid to hope that it's actually possible. And, ready enough to try something new.
There’s an old saying: if nothing changes, nothing changes. And frankly, change can be hard to make on our own. Even when we want it. When we feel stuck, we often can’t quite see the full picture anymore. We keep running into the same challenges and coming up with the same faulty solutions. It’s not that we’re not trying, it’s that our strategies have stopped working. That’s where a good therapist comes in. I hope to be that for you.
Jasmin uses a strengths-based lens to encourage self-exploration while fostering self-compassion for her clients, and uses modalities such as CBT, DBT, Somatic therapies, IFS, EMDR, and more.
Jasmin Perrier, LMSW (she/her) graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Columbia University, where she received extensive training and certifications in EMDR and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Jasmin identifies as a Black queer woman and believes that it is important to honor her identity alongside clients, while recognizing how those identities interact with systems of power and oppression throughout our country. She particularly loves working with young adults exploring their identities, learning emotional regulation, and working on improving interpersonal relationships.
Jasmin uses a strengths-based lens to encourage self-exploration while fostering self-compassion for her clients, and uses modalities such as CBT, DBT, Somatic therapies, IFS, EMDR, and more.
Jasmin Perrier, LMSW (she/her) graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Columbia University, where she received extensive training and certifications in EMDR and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Jasmin identifies as a Black queer woman and believes that it is important to honor her identity alongside clients, while recognizing how those identities interact with systems of power and oppression throughout our country. She particularly loves working with young adults exploring their identities, learning emotional regulation, and working on improving interpersonal relationships.
If you feel stuck in old patterns or weighed down by past pain, therapy can help you reconnect—with yourself, your values, and the people who matter most. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, feeling disconnected, or carrying experiences from the past that still shape your present, you don’t have to face it alone.
If you feel stuck in old patterns or weighed down by past pain, therapy can help you reconnect—with yourself, your values, and the people who matter most. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, feeling disconnected, or carrying experiences from the past that still shape your present, you don’t have to face it alone.
Hi, I'm Juliana Snapp with DC.EMDR.Therapy. I specialize in working with adults navigating high stress experiences and past trauma from childhood and adult life. I have a particular specialty in working with international professionals working in high stress, high threat settings (international aide workers, journalists, medical & mental health professionals, activists, etc). I worked overseas for a decade and understand the unique stress of international life.
If you are processing a recent traumatic incident or seeking a holistic process to integrate and move on from childhood or adult trauma, we may be a right therapeutic fit.
Hi, I'm Juliana Snapp with DC.EMDR.Therapy. I specialize in working with adults navigating high stress experiences and past trauma from childhood and adult life. I have a particular specialty in working with international professionals working in high stress, high threat settings (international aide workers, journalists, medical & mental health professionals, activists, etc). I worked overseas for a decade and understand the unique stress of international life.
If you are processing a recent traumatic incident or seeking a holistic process to integrate and move on from childhood or adult trauma, we may be a right therapeutic fit.
As an immigrant, my passion lies in supporting BIPOC and migrant populations who have experienced violence and sexual trauma, as well as working with relationships from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Cultural humility and sensitivity are essential to my practice.
As an immigrant, my passion lies in supporting BIPOC and migrant populations who have experienced violence and sexual trauma, as well as working with relationships from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Cultural humility and sensitivity are essential to my practice.
With over 30 years of experience to offer, I'm pleased to say that most of my clients have been referred by their friends who are or have been clients. When mutual respect develops, it ensures the trust and comfort needed to address and resolve most problems. I have always felt blessed and privileged to be a therapist and to sit with someone who is grappling with some of the most meaningful aspects of their lives. When you contact me, I'll be happy to honestly explore whether or not this will be a good therapeutic relationship.
With over 30 years of experience to offer, I'm pleased to say that most of my clients have been referred by their friends who are or have been clients. When mutual respect develops, it ensures the trust and comfort needed to address and resolve most problems. I have always felt blessed and privileged to be a therapist and to sit with someone who is grappling with some of the most meaningful aspects of their lives. When you contact me, I'll be happy to honestly explore whether or not this will be a good therapeutic relationship.
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling/EMDR
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCTP II, NCC
Serves Area
We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches—including EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies—carefully tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.
Trauma recovery is our clinical foundation, with all clinicians trained in EMDR and IFS, and somatic work. At the heart of our work is the belief that no two clients are the same. By blending evidence-based trauma treatments with genuine respect for each person’s unique experience, we support clients in moving toward lasting healing.
We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches—including EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies—carefully tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.
Trauma recovery is our clinical foundation, with all clinicians trained in EMDR and IFS, and somatic work. At the heart of our work is the belief that no two clients are the same. By blending evidence-based trauma treatments with genuine respect for each person’s unique experience, we support clients in moving toward lasting healing.
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.
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through their anxiety, depression, and their life shifts. How the show up in relationships, dating, exploring their sexuality, their identity, gender, and working through/ healing from previous trauma wounds. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we will explore the stories that have shaped your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through their anxiety, depression, and their life shifts. How the show up in relationships, dating, exploring their sexuality, their identity, gender, and working through/ healing from previous trauma wounds. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we will explore the stories that have shaped your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
A former New Yorker comedian, he left the big city to take a deeper dive into where eastern approaches (mindfulness, meditation, somatic work, movement, etc.) meet western clinical mental health modalities.
Jeff’s utilizes a multidisciplinary approach that addresses attachment style dysfunctions, family and relational trauma backgrounds, self-limiting beliefs, intimacy and relational obstacles, and helping clients develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. He weaves skills from CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, IFS, and body/ somatic regulation.
A former New Yorker comedian, he left the big city to take a deeper dive into where eastern approaches (mindfulness, meditation, somatic work, movement, etc.) meet western clinical mental health modalities.
Jeff’s utilizes a multidisciplinary approach that addresses attachment style dysfunctions, family and relational trauma backgrounds, self-limiting beliefs, intimacy and relational obstacles, and helping clients develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. He weaves skills from CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, IFS, and body/ somatic regulation.
While we possess many innate tools to cope effectively with adversity, there are many factors that can serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether these barriers relate to internal processes or external circumstances, I believe that it is often beneficial for us to practice vocalizing our experience to others. Doing so can serve as a protective factor, helping us to cope more effectively with any radical internal monologues that may pop up from time to time.
While we possess many innate tools to cope effectively with adversity, there are many factors that can serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether these barriers relate to internal processes or external circumstances, I believe that it is often beneficial for us to practice vocalizing our experience to others. Doing so can serve as a protective factor, helping us to cope more effectively with any radical internal monologues that may pop up from time to time.
Ellie Georgetown isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Washington, D.C. - Georgetown. No matter your concerns, your compassionate Ellie therapist will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.
Ellie Georgetown isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Washington, D.C. - Georgetown. No matter your concerns, your compassionate Ellie therapist will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.
My approach draws from attachment-based, relational, and psychodynamic therapy, with elements of mindfulness and somatic awareness.
I’m Brian Rink, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington, DC, and Virginia. I specialize in helping men—gay or straight—who struggle with emotions, relationships, and connection. Many of my patients are high-achieving and capable, yet feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to express their feelings. I help men develop emotional awareness, improve communication, and build more meaningful relationships.
I also work with all genders on issues of Sex Therapy, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Depression and mood disorders. Here I focus on self compassion, self-acceptance, and self-exploration.
My approach draws from attachment-based, relational, and psychodynamic therapy, with elements of mindfulness and somatic awareness.
I’m Brian Rink, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington, DC, and Virginia. I specialize in helping men—gay or straight—who struggle with emotions, relationships, and connection. Many of my patients are high-achieving and capable, yet feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to express their feelings. I help men develop emotional awareness, improve communication, and build more meaningful relationships.
I also work with all genders on issues of Sex Therapy, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Depression and mood disorders. Here I focus on self compassion, self-acceptance, and self-exploration.
Since 2007, I've been supporting adults 18 and over navigating the complex terrain of trauma, grief and life transitions. Loss shows up in many forms — through death or illness, career changes, relationships coming to an end or even during transitions that are expected to feel “happy.” Grief can often stir up older, unexamined wounds that may not have had the chance to heal. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that a counselor's role isn't to fix someone's life or tell them what to do; rather, it's to walk beside someone, hold up a mirror and help people sort through what's working and what isn't.
Since 2007, I've been supporting adults 18 and over navigating the complex terrain of trauma, grief and life transitions. Loss shows up in many forms — through death or illness, career changes, relationships coming to an end or even during transitions that are expected to feel “happy.” Grief can often stir up older, unexamined wounds that may not have had the chance to heal. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that a counselor's role isn't to fix someone's life or tell them what to do; rather, it's to walk beside someone, hold up a mirror and help people sort through what's working and what isn't.
Clinically trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS or Parts Work), EMDR, Freedom From Chronic Pain Practitioner, and Mind Body Skills Groups Facilitator
Clinically trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS or Parts Work), EMDR, Freedom From Chronic Pain Practitioner, and Mind Body Skills Groups Facilitator
Hello! I’m Laurie Wevers, a warm, authentic, and relational therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in trauma healing utilizing EMDR, IFS, and holistic/spiritual (if desired) lenses. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, religious trauma and deconstruction, spirituality after religious trauma, sexuality, family estrangement, the LGBTQIA+ community, attachment, coming out later in life, spiritual exploration, grief, narcissistic abuse, and identity shifts. I will both support you empathically and challenge you, and more than likely laugh with you! Licensed in DC, MD, VA, CA, & MN.
Hello! I’m Laurie Wevers, a warm, authentic, and relational therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in trauma healing utilizing EMDR, IFS, and holistic/spiritual (if desired) lenses. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, religious trauma and deconstruction, spirituality after religious trauma, sexuality, family estrangement, the LGBTQIA+ community, attachment, coming out later in life, spiritual exploration, grief, narcissistic abuse, and identity shifts. I will both support you empathically and challenge you, and more than likely laugh with you! Licensed in DC, MD, VA, CA, & MN.
Grounded in decolonizing mental health, liberation, and feminist psychologies, my practice employs multimodal approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, somatic experiencing, emotionally focused couples therapy, Gottman, family systems, and psychoanalysis.
Adolescents and adults navigating their faith and sexuality (LGBTQ+ affirming), anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, grief, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, family of origin concerns, identity development, and general life stressors and transitions would particular enjoy working with me. Multicultural couples and families navigating culture clashes, estrangement, faith transitions, and sexual and intergenerational trauma, especially for BIPOC populations, are treatment specialties. Psychedelic psychotherapy preparation and integration are also available with referrals to clinics for medication administration.
Grounded in decolonizing mental health, liberation, and feminist psychologies, my practice employs multimodal approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, somatic experiencing, emotionally focused couples therapy, Gottman, family systems, and psychoanalysis.
Adolescents and adults navigating their faith and sexuality (LGBTQ+ affirming), anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, grief, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, family of origin concerns, identity development, and general life stressors and transitions would particular enjoy working with me. Multicultural couples and families navigating culture clashes, estrangement, faith transitions, and sexual and intergenerational trauma, especially for BIPOC populations, are treatment specialties. Psychedelic psychotherapy preparation and integration are also available with referrals to clinics for medication administration.
Additionally, I have advanced training in somatic modalities, including Focusing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (levels 1 and 2).
If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions that might seem unhelpful, such as anxiety, hopelessness, anger, shame, or addictive behaviors, know you're not alone. Therapy can provide a nurturing space to help release those burdens and begin healing and reconnecting with your true self.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes in the power of healing within a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can cultivate greater resilience, reduce reactive behaviors, achieve emotional balance, foster self-compassion, and strengthen your connection with your inner self.
Additionally, I have advanced training in somatic modalities, including Focusing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (levels 1 and 2).
If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions that might seem unhelpful, such as anxiety, hopelessness, anger, shame, or addictive behaviors, know you're not alone. Therapy can provide a nurturing space to help release those burdens and begin healing and reconnecting with your true self.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes in the power of healing within a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can cultivate greater resilience, reduce reactive behaviors, achieve emotional balance, foster self-compassion, and strengthen your connection with your inner self.
Perhaps you are considering working with me because you desire true intimacy in your relationships, including with yourself. Or perhaps you want to feel more at home and at ease within your body, no matter the situation. Maybe you are living with trauma or grief and feel you need an experienced professional to sit alongside you and help you make sense and meaning out of all of this hurt. Or you wish to live more in accordance with long-held fantasies and secret gifts within yourself that may have gotten displaced or devalued along the way.
Perhaps you are considering working with me because you desire true intimacy in your relationships, including with yourself. Or perhaps you want to feel more at home and at ease within your body, no matter the situation. Maybe you are living with trauma or grief and feel you need an experienced professional to sit alongside you and help you make sense and meaning out of all of this hurt. Or you wish to live more in accordance with long-held fantasies and secret gifts within yourself that may have gotten displaced or devalued along the way.
All psychological issues are ultimately existential in origin, entailing a confrontation with death, loss, meaning, purpose and value. All that we do (knowingly or unknowingly) is dedicated to deciphering these daunting and irrepressible demands of existence. Few are successful in resolving or even clearly conceptualizing these existential issues and their minds inevitably descend into despair, depression and anxiety. Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self. My System offers a solution.
All psychological issues are ultimately existential in origin, entailing a confrontation with death, loss, meaning, purpose and value. All that we do (knowingly or unknowingly) is dedicated to deciphering these daunting and irrepressible demands of existence. Few are successful in resolving or even clearly conceptualizing these existential issues and their minds inevitably descend into despair, depression and anxiety. Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self. My System offers a solution.
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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.