Somatic Therapists in Tallahassee, FL
My clients are longing for a deep and meaningful change (mixed with some play and laughter). I work with children, teens and adults who are looking to create a therapeutic journey that is both playful and deep. The adult clients I work with find real relief from depression, anxiety and trauma. The young adult and teen clients in my office are often working through identity development, stress management, and accomplishing their goals in life. The younger kiddos in my office are using play and creativity to work through big emotions, tough behaviors and family challenges.
My clients are longing for a deep and meaningful change (mixed with some play and laughter). I work with children, teens and adults who are looking to create a therapeutic journey that is both playful and deep. The adult clients I work with find real relief from depression, anxiety and trauma. The young adult and teen clients in my office are often working through identity development, stress management, and accomplishing their goals in life. The younger kiddos in my office are using play and creativity to work through big emotions, tough behaviors and family challenges.
By employing DBT, somatic therapy, holistic, & mindfulness techniques, we can disrupt negative thought patterns and reactions
Many of us struggle with negative beliefs that cloud our self-perception, causing us to occasionally lose our way. However, overcoming these challenges is possible, and I’m here to support you. It’s okay not to have everything figured out. Sometimes, we need a healing space—free of judgment and full of acceptance. I want to support and guide you on your journey to discover and embrace your potential as you heal, energize, and become aware of your inner strengths. Together, we'll work to lighten the burdens you carry, boost your self-esteem, reshape your mindset, and foster more meaningful connections.
By employing DBT, somatic therapy, holistic, & mindfulness techniques, we can disrupt negative thought patterns and reactions
Many of us struggle with negative beliefs that cloud our self-perception, causing us to occasionally lose our way. However, overcoming these challenges is possible, and I’m here to support you. It’s okay not to have everything figured out. Sometimes, we need a healing space—free of judgment and full of acceptance. I want to support and guide you on your journey to discover and embrace your potential as you heal, energize, and become aware of your inner strengths. Together, we'll work to lighten the burdens you carry, boost your self-esteem, reshape your mindset, and foster more meaningful connections.
Romeo Mendoza
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, EdS, NCC
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Waitlist for new clients
Romeo is a Mexican/Latinx gender nonconforming lesbian who wants to help their clients achieve their most authentic selves. Whether that is confronting people-pleasing behaviors or empowering yourself to feel more aligned with your choices and autonomy, you will be met with a compassionate, warm, and welcoming environment. Romeo also supports clients in navigating and exploring deeper personal identities to examine how the outside world and interpersonal relationships play a crucial role in a client's overall well-being. Romeo's approach comes from an existential framework that includes holistic understanding and lived experience.
Romeo is a Mexican/Latinx gender nonconforming lesbian who wants to help their clients achieve their most authentic selves. Whether that is confronting people-pleasing behaviors or empowering yourself to feel more aligned with your choices and autonomy, you will be met with a compassionate, warm, and welcoming environment. Romeo also supports clients in navigating and exploring deeper personal identities to examine how the outside world and interpersonal relationships play a crucial role in a client's overall well-being. Romeo's approach comes from an existential framework that includes holistic understanding and lived experience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals, couples, and families find healthy coping strategies, balance, and fulfillment through empowerment, skill building, and somatic and mindfulness techniques.
We will work together using evidence-based techniques, including trauma-informed approaches and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, to focus on a mind and body connection to help you feel safe, supported, and balanced.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals, couples, and families find healthy coping strategies, balance, and fulfillment through empowerment, skill building, and somatic and mindfulness techniques.
We will work together using evidence-based techniques, including trauma-informed approaches and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, to focus on a mind and body connection to help you feel safe, supported, and balanced.
As a yoga teacher of over 10 years, I offer a somatic approach that may include breath work and movement alongside talk therapy.
We will use tools that help you understand what your body is saying, calm your mind, and shift old thought patterns that keep you stuck. I’ll help you regulate your nervous system, communicate with compassion (with yourself and others), and start showing up as your most authentic self, not the version that’s just trying to keep it together.
As a yoga teacher of over 10 years, I offer a somatic approach that may include breath work and movement alongside talk therapy.
We will use tools that help you understand what your body is saying, calm your mind, and shift old thought patterns that keep you stuck. I’ll help you regulate your nervous system, communicate with compassion (with yourself and others), and start showing up as your most authentic self, not the version that’s just trying to keep it together.
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.
I work with various therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic, DBT, Emotional Efficacy therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
There may be moments in our lives where circumstances, relationships or life events are impacting our well-being. I specialize in working with clients experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, communication challenges, and relationship issues. My goal is to be a collaborative partner who will provide you with the skills and tools to navigate the process of self-discovery and healing. It is courageous to take the first step, and I recognize and honor the vulnerability that comes with the process of beginning counseling. You are already on the path of change. Reclaiming your life is possible!
I work with various therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic, DBT, Emotional Efficacy therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
There may be moments in our lives where circumstances, relationships or life events are impacting our well-being. I specialize in working with clients experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, communication challenges, and relationship issues. My goal is to be a collaborative partner who will provide you with the skills and tools to navigate the process of self-discovery and healing. It is courageous to take the first step, and I recognize and honor the vulnerability that comes with the process of beginning counseling. You are already on the path of change. Reclaiming your life is possible!
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working with young children and teens as these are challenging developmental years, trauma and distress from systemic and familial patterns of behaviors, coupled with low parenting, coping, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working with young children and teens as these are challenging developmental years, trauma and distress from systemic and familial patterns of behaviors, coupled with low parenting, coping, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
At some point in our lives, we all experience challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Whether it's a sudden loss, a traumatic event or an ongoing struggle with mental health, it's not uncommon to feel like we are alone in our pain. This is where counseling can play a crucial role in helping us to heal and find hope again.
At some point in our lives, we all experience challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Whether it's a sudden loss, a traumatic event or an ongoing struggle with mental health, it's not uncommon to feel like we are alone in our pain. This is where counseling can play a crucial role in helping us to heal and find hope again.
I am trained in EMDR, TRE & use these with clients as part of a wholistic and somatic approach.
My approach to therapy is a somatic based one. This means I view the mind and body as connected. I help my clients to connect to their bodies and listen to what it is trying to call their attention to, as well to help clients release histories, feelings and energies stored in the body which might be causing us both psychological and physical pain.
I am trained in EMDR, TRE & use these with clients as part of a wholistic and somatic approach.
My approach to therapy is a somatic based one. This means I view the mind and body as connected. I help my clients to connect to their bodies and listen to what it is trying to call their attention to, as well to help clients release histories, feelings and energies stored in the body which might be causing us both psychological and physical pain.
Hannah Gassen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, EdS, NCC
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating life's many challenges can be overwhelming. Thankfully you do not have to go on this journey alone! Whether you are trying to find yourself in our ever-changing world or you are looking to manage your depression and anxiety I am here to help.
Navigating life's many challenges can be overwhelming. Thankfully you do not have to go on this journey alone! Whether you are trying to find yourself in our ever-changing world or you are looking to manage your depression and anxiety I am here to help.
You're exhausted, not because of your present. It's a culmination of overextending, wearing the mask for all while hiding yourself until the end of the day. You’ve spent years being the strong one—caring for everyone else while feeling unseen or emotionally drained. You’re ready to find balance, peace, and purpose again. Together, we’ll explore patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, or burnout and rebuild self-trust. At GAP Connections, I’ll help you heal through W.H.E.N—Wholeness, Humility, Enlightened Navigation—so you can set boundaries without guilt, reconnect with yourself, and move from merely surviving to truly living.
You're exhausted, not because of your present. It's a culmination of overextending, wearing the mask for all while hiding yourself until the end of the day. You’ve spent years being the strong one—caring for everyone else while feeling unseen or emotionally drained. You’re ready to find balance, peace, and purpose again. Together, we’ll explore patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, or burnout and rebuild self-trust. At GAP Connections, I’ll help you heal through W.H.E.N—Wholeness, Humility, Enlightened Navigation—so you can set boundaries without guilt, reconnect with yourself, and move from merely surviving to truly living.
Erika Cooley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Waitlist for new clients
As a clinician, I strongly believe that each individual is their own expert. When things become complicated, it is often hard to put ourselves in the driver’s seat and take control. Through practice, I hope to help you find that strength within to overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges. My interest in mental health peaked after college, when I worked with a therapeutic recreational program for children. Witnessing others find and develop their own strengths, I saw how empowering this can be, motivating me to continue to be an agent for change.
As a clinician, I strongly believe that each individual is their own expert. When things become complicated, it is often hard to put ourselves in the driver’s seat and take control. Through practice, I hope to help you find that strength within to overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges. My interest in mental health peaked after college, when I worked with a therapeutic recreational program for children. Witnessing others find and develop their own strengths, I saw how empowering this can be, motivating me to continue to be an agent for change.
Our practice utilizes an ITR based method, grounding breath work, safe-place visualization, sensory integration, somatic work, parts psychology through external dialogue, and narrative art therapy.
At Integrative Art Therapy, we provide formal psychological evaluation for PTSD, and trauma therapy services for children (7+) and adults. These services are in an "intensive" style - online or hybrid for 20 hours over two weeks, or 11 hours in one week. Our intensives allow clients to learn highly effective methods they can use moving forward to improve their ability to self-repair and stop the cycle of trauma. All materials are set directly to you!
Our practice utilizes an ITR based method, grounding breath work, safe-place visualization, sensory integration, somatic work, parts psychology through external dialogue, and narrative art therapy.
At Integrative Art Therapy, we provide formal psychological evaluation for PTSD, and trauma therapy services for children (7+) and adults. These services are in an "intensive" style - online or hybrid for 20 hours over two weeks, or 11 hours in one week. Our intensives allow clients to learn highly effective methods they can use moving forward to improve their ability to self-repair and stop the cycle of trauma. All materials are set directly to you!
Reaching out for therapy can be hard, especially if you’ve spent years caring for others while carrying your own pain quietly. You may feel unsure where to begin, hesitant to open up, or worn down from trying to handle everything alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, speak freely, and feel truly heard. Our work together is compassionate, collaborative, and paced with care—meeting you exactly where you are.
Reaching out for therapy can be hard, especially if you’ve spent years caring for others while carrying your own pain quietly. You may feel unsure where to begin, hesitant to open up, or worn down from trying to handle everything alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, speak freely, and feel truly heard. Our work together is compassionate, collaborative, and paced with care—meeting you exactly where you are.
Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Waitlist for new clients
The reasons people don't seek therapy are complex. For many, therapy exists within the very systems that have harmed them, yet 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. My ideal client is ready to engage deeply and authentically. My approach is empathetic and meets that authenticity with 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 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. My ideal client is ready to engage deeply and authentically. My approach is empathetic and meets that authenticity with accountability, radical honesty, and a commitment to the work of healing.
By combining somatic therapy, mindful movement, music and trauma-informed care, I walk with my clients to bring healing to both mind and body.
I am a Counselor, Yoga instructor, and a musician. I combine all of these skills to create a holistic therapy experience for clients that integrates somatic therapy, movement, and music into mental health. In my office, you’ll find laughter, music, movement, tough conversations, some tears, validation, but most of all growth.
By combining somatic therapy, mindful movement, music and trauma-informed care, I walk with my clients to bring healing to both mind and body.
I am a Counselor, Yoga instructor, and a musician. I combine all of these skills to create a holistic therapy experience for clients that integrates somatic therapy, movement, and music into mental health. In my office, you’ll find laughter, music, movement, tough conversations, some tears, validation, but most of all growth.
We all experience difficulties and need a safe space to forge a path of healing. You are not alone. I believe you deserve to be free from past hurt that is holding you back. You don’t have to live on autopilot, overwhelmed, or overstimulated anymore. You deserve to enjoy yourself in the present and become the best version of yourself. Healing from the past is possible!
We all experience difficulties and need a safe space to forge a path of healing. You are not alone. I believe you deserve to be free from past hurt that is holding you back. You don’t have to live on autopilot, overwhelmed, or overstimulated anymore. You deserve to enjoy yourself in the present and become the best version of yourself. Healing from the past is possible!
As a dually trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Somatic Therapist, I utilize an integrative mind/body approach.
Whether you need help overcoming minor stress or major obstacles in your life, therapy can be a safe environment to explore new ways of navigating life. In a nonjudgemental and affirming approach, together we will work towards healing your relationship with yourself and with others. I support you in getting a clearer understanding of the parts of you that may be operating from a place of fear, unmet needs, or protection. With new insight, you will feel more compassion and clarity to create new ways to change, accept, or manage the challenges you’re facing.
As a dually trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Somatic Therapist, I utilize an integrative mind/body approach.
Whether you need help overcoming minor stress or major obstacles in your life, therapy can be a safe environment to explore new ways of navigating life. In a nonjudgemental and affirming approach, together we will work towards healing your relationship with yourself and with others. I support you in getting a clearer understanding of the parts of you that may be operating from a place of fear, unmet needs, or protection. With new insight, you will feel more compassion and clarity to create new ways to change, accept, or manage the challenges you’re facing.
My work combines EMDR Certification, Internal Family Systems (IFS) / Ego State therapy, somatic techniques, and mindfulness-based approaches to support permanent transformation.
My ideal client has spent time in therapy and gained insight into their history, patterns, or trauma, yet continues to feel stuck. They often understand what has shaped them, but that understanding has not fully brought the sense of relief, regulation, or ease they are seeking. Many are thoughtful and self-aware, functioning well in their lives while holding a great deal internally. They may have complex or longstanding trauma and are now looking for a depth-oriented, integrative approach that gently engages the mind, body, and nervous system, within a collaborative and carefully paced therapeutic relationship.
My work combines EMDR Certification, Internal Family Systems (IFS) / Ego State therapy, somatic techniques, and mindfulness-based approaches to support permanent transformation.
My ideal client has spent time in therapy and gained insight into their history, patterns, or trauma, yet continues to feel stuck. They often understand what has shaped them, but that understanding has not fully brought the sense of relief, regulation, or ease they are seeking. Many are thoughtful and self-aware, functioning well in their lives while holding a great deal internally. They may have complex or longstanding trauma and are now looking for a depth-oriented, integrative approach that gently engages the mind, body, and nervous system, within a collaborative and carefully paced therapeutic relationship.
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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.