Somatic Therapists in Cottondale, FL

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Finch & Finch Consulting Group, LLC
Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marianna, FL 32446
Finch & Finch Consulting Group, LLC is comprised of Kenneth A. Finch, Ph.D., LMHC and Dallas A. Finch, LCSW. We offer psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families to address specific issues or for general therapeutic growth as well as organizational consulting for coaching, team building and leadership development. Our mission is to create a safe environment that adds value and therapeutic significance to empower clients towards healing, health and growth in the context of faith.
Finch & Finch Consulting Group, LLC is comprised of Kenneth A. Finch, Ph.D., LMHC and Dallas A. Finch, LCSW. We offer psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families to address specific issues or for general therapeutic growth as well as organizational consulting for coaching, team building and leadership development. Our mission is to create a safe environment that adds value and therapeutic significance to empower clients towards healing, health and growth in the context of faith.
(850) 747-8144 View (850) 747-8144

Online Therapists

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Ashley Pickard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
My approach to therapy is a somatic based one.
I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to do deep inner work & who have been to traditional therapy before, but have come to an impasse. For those clients who have talked it all out, but continue to suffer, I offer an alternative approach. Many individuals whom I have had the privilege to walk with on their healing journey were facing things like depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain, parenting difficulties & trauma. I am trained in EMDR, TRE & use these with clients as part of a wholistic approach. My intent is to provide a safe and non-threatening space to explore and release difficult histories.
My approach to therapy is a somatic based one.
I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to do deep inner work & who have been to traditional therapy before, but have come to an impasse. For those clients who have talked it all out, but continue to suffer, I offer an alternative approach. Many individuals whom I have had the privilege to walk with on their healing journey were facing things like depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain, parenting difficulties & trauma. I am trained in EMDR, TRE & use these with clients as part of a wholistic approach. My intent is to provide a safe and non-threatening space to explore and release difficult histories.
(850) 790-4226 View (850) 790-4226
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Emily Sparks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Crestview, FL 32539
I am an EMDR-trained therapist and also provide a variety of other therapy modalities to include cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, compassionate inquiry and somatic healing techniques.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 18 years of social work experience, and the last 7 of them have been in private practice. I graduated from Florida State University (Go Noles!) with my bachelor's and master's degrees in Social Work. I believe that you are your own best helper, and I serve as a companion to light the way in your healing journey. I help adults reconnect to their true, authentic self and gain the confidence to live the life they were meant for by addressing and treating unresolved trauma, codependency or difficulty managing emotions.
I am an EMDR-trained therapist and also provide a variety of other therapy modalities to include cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, compassionate inquiry and somatic healing techniques.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 18 years of social work experience, and the last 7 of them have been in private practice. I graduated from Florida State University (Go Noles!) with my bachelor's and master's degrees in Social Work. I believe that you are your own best helper, and I serve as a companion to light the way in your healing journey. I help adults reconnect to their true, authentic self and gain the confidence to live the life they were meant for by addressing and treating unresolved trauma, codependency or difficulty managing emotions.
(850) 493-7728 View (850) 493-7728
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Robin Dunn Bryant
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, MFA, CYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
My eclectic method merges talk therapy and somatic techniques, lifting physical stress and depression, building self-esteem, and teaching coping skills for codependency and relationship issues.
Are you a Black woman healing from the trauma of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or growing up in a dysfunctional family? Are you the change maker, setting out to resolve generational curses by breaking from "the way we've always done things"? Historically Black women have been the rock of the family, sometimes with devastating results. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can cause physical symptoms like high blood pressure and emotional struggles with depression, self-worth, and boundaries. Add to that the cultural expectation that we should stay in a child's place and not air our dirty laundry, and it's a heavy burden to bear.
My eclectic method merges talk therapy and somatic techniques, lifting physical stress and depression, building self-esteem, and teaching coping skills for codependency and relationship issues.
Are you a Black woman healing from the trauma of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or growing up in a dysfunctional family? Are you the change maker, setting out to resolve generational curses by breaking from "the way we've always done things"? Historically Black women have been the rock of the family, sometimes with devastating results. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can cause physical symptoms like high blood pressure and emotional struggles with depression, self-worth, and boundaries. Add to that the cultural expectation that we should stay in a child's place and not air our dirty laundry, and it's a heavy burden to bear.
(850) 270-3370 View (850) 270-3370
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Stacy M Rush
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Navarre, FL 32566  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe therapy is a way to enrich life and develop connection in a space with compassion and free of judgment. My methods involve treating the whole person, mind, body & spirit. I believe it is important to identify and process emotion, non-verbal communication, somatic expressions and subconscious processes. Memories play a part in how our brains process and store meaning to life. Misinterpreted meaning sometimes becomes internalized and leaves us with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As we work together we process those memories leaving undesired mind/body connections behind.
I believe therapy is a way to enrich life and develop connection in a space with compassion and free of judgment. My methods involve treating the whole person, mind, body & spirit. I believe it is important to identify and process emotion, non-verbal communication, somatic expressions and subconscious processes. Memories play a part in how our brains process and store meaning to life. Misinterpreted meaning sometimes becomes internalized and leaves us with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As we work together we process those memories leaving undesired mind/body connections behind.
(252) 302-2418 View (252) 302-2418
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Lucy Erika Baird
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RMHCI, ATR-P, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32308
I offer a blend of talk therapy, somatic therapy, yoga therapy, art therapy, and sound healing to individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are looking to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, regulate emotions, process trauma, strengthen relationships, enhance connection to your core self, process life changes, or others; I am here to support you along the way.
I offer a blend of talk therapy, somatic therapy, yoga therapy, art therapy, and sound healing to individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are looking to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, regulate emotions, process trauma, strengthen relationships, enhance connection to your core self, process life changes, or others; I am here to support you along the way.
(850) 726-3860 View (850) 726-3860
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Nathalie Carrera
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
I integrate mindfulness and somatic interventions to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself.
Hi, I am licensed in Florida with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues and other areas.
I integrate mindfulness and somatic interventions to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself.
Hi, I am licensed in Florida with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues and other areas.
(813) 592-4844 View (813) 592-4844
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Christina Belknap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32312
I have experience in many modalities, from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy approaches.
I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
I have experience in many modalities, from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy approaches.
I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
(850) 805-3973 View (850) 805-3973
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Shoshanah E. Glucksman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301  (Online Only)
I use EMDR, DBT, and Somatic interventions and successfully treated PTSD and mood disorders by increasing awareness of the nervous system/sensory integration/social skills that need boosting for connection.
You've already succeeded, you took the first step, you reached out to find solutions to the unsettling emotions and challenges you've been experiencing. As a Licensed Marriage & Family/Mental Health counslor and trauma specialist, I work with you collaboratively, advocating and supporting you to strengthen your voice and become more assertively present in your life. I often work with clients that feel stuck, helping them create a life that is vibrant and alive. Imagine being present without needing to numb the pain when triggers or challenges arise. Let me guide you whether as an individual a couple or family.
I use EMDR, DBT, and Somatic interventions and successfully treated PTSD and mood disorders by increasing awareness of the nervous system/sensory integration/social skills that need boosting for connection.
You've already succeeded, you took the first step, you reached out to find solutions to the unsettling emotions and challenges you've been experiencing. As a Licensed Marriage & Family/Mental Health counslor and trauma specialist, I work with you collaboratively, advocating and supporting you to strengthen your voice and become more assertively present in your life. I often work with clients that feel stuck, helping them create a life that is vibrant and alive. Imagine being present without needing to numb the pain when triggers or challenges arise. Let me guide you whether as an individual a couple or family.
(305) 487-8385 View (305) 487-8385
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Kally Doyle
LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32306
I use a blend of relational, somatic, & parts-work therapies.
Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship stress, or feeling disconnected from yourself & your emotions? Have you had childhood or adulthood relationship experiences that were confusing, stressful, or traumatic? If this sounds like you, let’s connect. I specialize in helping young adult women cope more effectively after experiencing unsupportive, stressful, or traumatic relationships & environments. Problems such as anxiety, depression, becoming disconnected from your own needs & emotions, trust issues, discomfort with conflict, self-doubt, & experiencing instability & stress within relationships can stem from relational trauma.
I use a blend of relational, somatic, & parts-work therapies.
Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship stress, or feeling disconnected from yourself & your emotions? Have you had childhood or adulthood relationship experiences that were confusing, stressful, or traumatic? If this sounds like you, let’s connect. I specialize in helping young adult women cope more effectively after experiencing unsupportive, stressful, or traumatic relationships & environments. Problems such as anxiety, depression, becoming disconnected from your own needs & emotions, trust issues, discomfort with conflict, self-doubt, & experiencing instability & stress within relationships can stem from relational trauma.
(321) 204-1948 View (321) 204-1948
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Claudine Terese Chiarmonte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301  (Online Only)
I practice an integrative approach to counseling informed by the Mind-Body connection, Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavior, & Solution-Focused in addressing Individual Concerns, Anxiety, Trauma, and Grief, By clearing out old conditioning, past trauma, limited mindset, & somatic disconnection.
Hi, I'm happy you are here! Become the BELOVED you SEEK! Enhance your relationship and heal your past and open up to all you desire. Stop repeating arguments and start communicating in ways that get your needs met. You can improve your intimacy and build a secure and healthy relationship. I customize my approach to each individual creating a space for you to be heard, understood, and supported with preparation for change! If you are committed to creating deeper connections with yourself and others. Let's walk this journey together in a safe, zero-judgment zone. You are worth the life you envision.
I practice an integrative approach to counseling informed by the Mind-Body connection, Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavior, & Solution-Focused in addressing Individual Concerns, Anxiety, Trauma, and Grief, By clearing out old conditioning, past trauma, limited mindset, & somatic disconnection.
Hi, I'm happy you are here! Become the BELOVED you SEEK! Enhance your relationship and heal your past and open up to all you desire. Stop repeating arguments and start communicating in ways that get your needs met. You can improve your intimacy and build a secure and healthy relationship. I customize my approach to each individual creating a space for you to be heard, understood, and supported with preparation for change! If you are committed to creating deeper connections with yourself and others. Let's walk this journey together in a safe, zero-judgment zone. You are worth the life you envision.
(561) 944-9231 View (561) 944-9231
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Alannah Brown
Counselor, MS, EdS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
I work with a broad range of techniques such as Mindfulness, Somatic, EMDR, IFS, and holistic alternatives to medication and am EMDR Certified and a Certified Herbalist.
Healing is a process that begins with your decision to act. You do not have to be in pain alone. I am a Licensed Counselor and EMDR Certified with over 25 years of experience with a broad range of concerns and can guide and support your journey through skilled, evidenced-based techniques. I am a compassionate listener and my main goal is to help you find your solid center and emotional regulation and balance. I am intuitively skilled at successfully cutting through confusing dynamics and reactivity to identify core issues that haven't been resolved through other therapies.
I work with a broad range of techniques such as Mindfulness, Somatic, EMDR, IFS, and holistic alternatives to medication and am EMDR Certified and a Certified Herbalist.
Healing is a process that begins with your decision to act. You do not have to be in pain alone. I am a Licensed Counselor and EMDR Certified with over 25 years of experience with a broad range of concerns and can guide and support your journey through skilled, evidenced-based techniques. I am a compassionate listener and my main goal is to help you find your solid center and emotional regulation and balance. I am intuitively skilled at successfully cutting through confusing dynamics and reactivity to identify core issues that haven't been resolved through other therapies.
(850) 312-8053 View (850) 312-8053
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David I Copeland
Counselor, PhD, LMHC S, BSP, CCTP, CtH
Verified Verified
Niceville, FL 32578
STOP feeling "STRESSED OUT"! Is your life being driven by anxiety/depression? You can learn better ways to reduce anxiety/stress and experience inner peace. How? By using effective proven coping skills that work and can be used anytime! Taking a whole approach (heart, soul and mind) I help individuals gain a healthy and lasting balance. My experience includes PTSD issues, addiction issues, marital problems, life transitions, and premarital counseling. Stop losing life's energy and regain better resilience! Military? As a retired veteran, I understand the challenges faced in transitions.
STOP feeling "STRESSED OUT"! Is your life being driven by anxiety/depression? You can learn better ways to reduce anxiety/stress and experience inner peace. How? By using effective proven coping skills that work and can be used anytime! Taking a whole approach (heart, soul and mind) I help individuals gain a healthy and lasting balance. My experience includes PTSD issues, addiction issues, marital problems, life transitions, and premarital counseling. Stop losing life's energy and regain better resilience! Military? As a retired veteran, I understand the challenges faced in transitions.
(850) 502-5475 View (850) 502-5475
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Celina Demeo
Counselor, LMHC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Whether you need help overcoming minor stress or major obstacles in your life, therapy can be a safe environment to find new ways of navigating life. In a nonjudgemental and affirming approach, I aim to help you heal your relationship with yourself and with others by processing your past experiences to learn how those experiences impact you in the present. I hope to support you get a clearer understanding of the different parts of yourself and empower you to find new ways to either change, accept, or manage the challenges in you're facing.
Whether you need help overcoming minor stress or major obstacles in your life, therapy can be a safe environment to find new ways of navigating life. In a nonjudgemental and affirming approach, I aim to help you heal your relationship with yourself and with others by processing your past experiences to learn how those experiences impact you in the present. I hope to support you get a clearer understanding of the different parts of yourself and empower you to find new ways to either change, accept, or manage the challenges in you're facing.
(850) 446-5039 View (850) 446-5039
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Keyunda Washington
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
My passion is rooted in working with individuals who may find themselves faced with life challenges of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as cultural specific barriers faced in the BIPOC community. Although my primary way of helping others address these hardships is through a cognitive and behavioral approach, I believe integrating techniques catered to the individual is optimal for change. Additionally, I believe our mental health is interconnected with our physical and spiritual well-being. Therefore, my focus is to help my clients align those elements for improved overall health.
My passion is rooted in working with individuals who may find themselves faced with life challenges of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as cultural specific barriers faced in the BIPOC community. Although my primary way of helping others address these hardships is through a cognitive and behavioral approach, I believe integrating techniques catered to the individual is optimal for change. Additionally, I believe our mental health is interconnected with our physical and spiritual well-being. Therefore, my focus is to help my clients align those elements for improved overall health.
(850) 655-2024 View (850) 655-2024
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Arraizando Healing LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
The reasons people don't seek therapy are complex. For many, therapy exists within the very systems that have harmed them, yet therapeutic practices (& therapists) often ignore these truths when they ask individuals to “take charge” of and “own responsibility” for the distress and trauma in their lives without that broader understanding, or worse, from a place of privilege or toxic positivity. Clients who decide to work with me should be ready to engage deeply and authentically. My approach is empathetic and requires accountability, radical honesty, and a commitment to the work of healing.
The reasons people don't seek therapy are complex. For many, therapy exists within the very systems that have harmed them, yet therapeutic practices (& therapists) often ignore these truths when they ask individuals to “take charge” of and “own responsibility” for the distress and trauma in their lives without that broader understanding, or worse, from a place of privilege or toxic positivity. Clients who decide to work with me should be ready to engage deeply and authentically. My approach is empathetic and requires accountability, radical honesty, and a commitment to the work of healing.
(850) 821-3578 View (850) 821-3578
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Amy Pico
Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459  (Online Only)
HAVE YOU BEEN FEELING...LOST? Not in the traditional sense, perhaps, but numb, nervous, or detached. Disconnected from who you are, or where you’re going. Stuck in a fog of unnecessary pain or in the ruts of everyday life, struggling with the same issues, over and over again. No longer will you have to piece together the differing advice of multiple practitioners; together we’ll employ a wide array of supports. Using the best of modern psychotherapeutic practices and ancient healing we’ll reach a holistic solution. As a psychotherapist, I’ve learned pain can be released, trauma can be resolved and healing is your birthright.
HAVE YOU BEEN FEELING...LOST? Not in the traditional sense, perhaps, but numb, nervous, or detached. Disconnected from who you are, or where you’re going. Stuck in a fog of unnecessary pain or in the ruts of everyday life, struggling with the same issues, over and over again. No longer will you have to piece together the differing advice of multiple practitioners; together we’ll employ a wide array of supports. Using the best of modern psychotherapeutic practices and ancient healing we’ll reach a holistic solution. As a psychotherapist, I’ve learned pain can be released, trauma can be resolved and healing is your birthright.
(850) 303-6980 View (850) 303-6980
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Mandi Long
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32401
Waitlist for new clients
You’re exploring your feelings about gender, sex, and sexuality, or you might be looking to explore sex work, kink, or polyamory. You’re realizing you’ve never felt truly empowered to make your own decisions and you’d like to step into your power and take back control. This could be because of trauma, infidelity, problematic sexual behaviors, lack of communication with partners, shame and stigma, or religious and societal expectations. You need someone to help you sort through the noise to find solutions that prioritize your needs and desires.
You’re exploring your feelings about gender, sex, and sexuality, or you might be looking to explore sex work, kink, or polyamory. You’re realizing you’ve never felt truly empowered to make your own decisions and you’d like to step into your power and take back control. This could be because of trauma, infidelity, problematic sexual behaviors, lack of communication with partners, shame and stigma, or religious and societal expectations. You need someone to help you sort through the noise to find solutions that prioritize your needs and desires.
(850) 495-7551 View (850) 495-7551
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Dr. Alyssa Gavulic Howk
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
I am a trauma specialist who has an extensive background working with individuals, couples, and families within the military, veteran, widow, and bereavement populations. I work to help each client become an optimally functioning and progressively maturing individual through identifying the specific presenting problem affecting their lives, helping them evaluate how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors may be impacting the way they relate to themselves and others, and exploring how they can become the best version of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
I am a trauma specialist who has an extensive background working with individuals, couples, and families within the military, veteran, widow, and bereavement populations. I work to help each client become an optimally functioning and progressively maturing individual through identifying the specific presenting problem affecting their lives, helping them evaluate how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors may be impacting the way they relate to themselves and others, and exploring how they can become the best version of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
(850) 990-4694 View (850) 990-4694
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Kelsey Blahnik - The And Way Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32304  (Online Only)
Kelsey Blahnik is a Qualified Supervisor in multiple states and the executive director of The And Way Therapy. Kelsey and her team provide individual (ages 10+) and couples therapy via Telehealth. She primarily utilizes a fusion of EMDR and IFS. Due to her passion for making high quality, affordable Mental Health care accessible, the team offers services ranging from as little as $75 per session and are in network with many insurance providers.
Kelsey Blahnik is a Qualified Supervisor in multiple states and the executive director of The And Way Therapy. Kelsey and her team provide individual (ages 10+) and couples therapy via Telehealth. She primarily utilizes a fusion of EMDR and IFS. Due to her passion for making high quality, affordable Mental Health care accessible, the team offers services ranging from as little as $75 per session and are in network with many insurance providers.
(281) 918-8814 View (281) 918-8814
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.