Somatic Therapists in Tampa, FL
Hello, I'm Ama, a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana and Florida, and a clinical hypnotherapist specializing in life success for all ages. The more you look into the darkness, the lighter it becomes. This is my life statement. I have seen the darkest and worst of times and have experienced personal failures in life. When I speak with clients, it is from a place of empathy, understanding, compassion, and non-judgment. No one promised that this life of ours would be easy, but I can promise to serve you as you work towards healing yourself. I believe that you are the expert on yourself.
Hello, I'm Ama, a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana and Florida, and a clinical hypnotherapist specializing in life success for all ages. The more you look into the darkness, the lighter it becomes. This is my life statement. I have seen the darkest and worst of times and have experienced personal failures in life. When I speak with clients, it is from a place of empathy, understanding, compassion, and non-judgment. No one promised that this life of ours would be easy, but I can promise to serve you as you work towards healing yourself. I believe that you are the expert on yourself.
Being a human is exhausting, and sometimes it all just feels like… a lot. You being here, reading this, is already something. Whether you’re struggling to get un-stuck, navigating a lot of challenges or change, or just wanting to feel better from day to day - I’ve got you. We’ve got this.
My therapy is based in empowerment. My goal is to help you learn therapeutic skills and strategies that work for YOU. We’ll work together to build confidence and trust in yourself and your ability to get through hard moments and tough times. My hope is that you leave each session feeling steadier, more understood, and more in tune with yourself.
Being a human is exhausting, and sometimes it all just feels like… a lot. You being here, reading this, is already something. Whether you’re struggling to get un-stuck, navigating a lot of challenges or change, or just wanting to feel better from day to day - I’ve got you. We’ve got this.
My therapy is based in empowerment. My goal is to help you learn therapeutic skills and strategies that work for YOU. We’ll work together to build confidence and trust in yourself and your ability to get through hard moments and tough times. My hope is that you leave each session feeling steadier, more understood, and more in tune with yourself.
I work with adults in Florida who are ready to go deeper — using EMDR, somatic therapy, and body-based approaches to reach what talk therapy often can't.
My approach is integrative and body-aware — which means we work with the whole of you, not just the part that can be talked through. For trauma and deeply rooted patterns, I use EMDR — an evidence-based method that works at the level of memory and nervous system, not just thought and insight. I also draw on somatic therapy and IFS (parts work).
I work with adults in Florida who are ready to go deeper — using EMDR, somatic therapy, and body-based approaches to reach what talk therapy often can't.
My approach is integrative and body-aware — which means we work with the whole of you, not just the part that can be talked through. For trauma and deeply rooted patterns, I use EMDR — an evidence-based method that works at the level of memory and nervous system, not just thought and insight. I also draw on somatic therapy and IFS (parts work).
Another fight. Another moment where things didn’t go the way you meant them to. You tell yourself you’ll handle it differently—but in the moment, you react in ways you don’t fully understand. This isn’t how you want to show up—but it’s starting to feel like a pattern you can’t break. Because my practice is focused on women, I keep a smaller caseload so I can stay deeply focused on your patterns—not just your symptoms. Using CBT and DBT, you’ll learn to clearly understand and express your needs, thoughts, and emotions so you can respond more intentionally in the moments—and in the relationships—that matter most to you.
Another fight. Another moment where things didn’t go the way you meant them to. You tell yourself you’ll handle it differently—but in the moment, you react in ways you don’t fully understand. This isn’t how you want to show up—but it’s starting to feel like a pattern you can’t break. Because my practice is focused on women, I keep a smaller caseload so I can stay deeply focused on your patterns—not just your symptoms. Using CBT and DBT, you’ll learn to clearly understand and express your needs, thoughts, and emotions so you can respond more intentionally in the moments—and in the relationships—that matter most to you.
As both a licensed massage therapist and psychotherapist, I am passionate about body-based trauma processing techniques that integrate your nervous system for lasting change, ( Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Interpersonal Neurobiology Professor).
To hear more about my relational neuroscience (interpersonal neurobiology) expertise click My Website.
I have advanced training in couples therapy and sexual health (post-graduate from the Univ of Michigan, AASECT-certification). My practice focus is about helping create an environment according to brain science where growth naturally and easily occurs.
As both a licensed massage therapist and psychotherapist, I am passionate about body-based trauma processing techniques that integrate your nervous system for lasting change, ( Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Interpersonal Neurobiology Professor).
To hear more about my relational neuroscience (interpersonal neurobiology) expertise click My Website.
I have advanced training in couples therapy and sexual health (post-graduate from the Univ of Michigan, AASECT-certification). My practice focus is about helping create an environment according to brain science where growth naturally and easily occurs.
My ideal client is someone who has been struggling with OCD for months or years, feeling trapped by intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and endless doubt. They're exhausted from checking, washing, seeking reassurance, or mentally reviewing situations over and over. They've tried traditional therapy that moved too slowly or didn't address their real-world triggers. They're ready to commit to intensive treatment because they're tired of OCD controlling their relationships, career, and daily decisions. They want their life back and are willing to face discomfort to achieve lasting freedom. They're seeking a therapist who truly understands
My ideal client is someone who has been struggling with OCD for months or years, feeling trapped by intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and endless doubt. They're exhausted from checking, washing, seeking reassurance, or mentally reviewing situations over and over. They've tried traditional therapy that moved too slowly or didn't address their real-world triggers. They're ready to commit to intensive treatment because they're tired of OCD controlling their relationships, career, and daily decisions. They want their life back and are willing to face discomfort to achieve lasting freedom. They're seeking a therapist who truly understands
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Stuck in the same negative patterns? Do you feel like you are living life on autopilot or feel engulfed with traumatic memories and feel constantly on edge?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Stuck in the same negative patterns? Do you feel like you are living life on autopilot or feel engulfed with traumatic memories and feel constantly on edge?
Hi, I’m Olivia and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a therapist who is passionate about helping children, teens, and families discover their strength, build emotional resilience, and find deeper connection when life feels tough. My goal is to create a warm, safe space where young people feel understood and supported as they learn to make sense of big emotions, worries, or behaviors that feel hard to manage. For many kids, therapy becomes a place to play, talk, and explore what’s happening inside - all while building the tools they need to feel more calm and confident.
Hi, I’m Olivia and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a therapist who is passionate about helping children, teens, and families discover their strength, build emotional resilience, and find deeper connection when life feels tough. My goal is to create a warm, safe space where young people feel understood and supported as they learn to make sense of big emotions, worries, or behaviors that feel hard to manage. For many kids, therapy becomes a place to play, talk, and explore what’s happening inside - all while building the tools they need to feel more calm and confident.
Anxiety, grief, and trauma can suffocate our lives, keeping us from experiencing the fullness and beauty all around us. Sometimes, we’re able to put on a brave face, despite our pain, to try to show the outside world that we are okay. Sometimes, we fall apart and just can't seem to put ourselves back together. No matter where you are in your healing journey, the good news is that therapy works, and there are several evidence-based therapy methods proven to help you feel better and guide your healing journey. There is hope, purpose, love, and joy on the other side of your pain. Together, we will work to find that peace for you.
Anxiety, grief, and trauma can suffocate our lives, keeping us from experiencing the fullness and beauty all around us. Sometimes, we’re able to put on a brave face, despite our pain, to try to show the outside world that we are okay. Sometimes, we fall apart and just can't seem to put ourselves back together. No matter where you are in your healing journey, the good news is that therapy works, and there are several evidence-based therapy methods proven to help you feel better and guide your healing journey. There is hope, purpose, love, and joy on the other side of your pain. Together, we will work to find that peace for you.
Do you feel stuck? Long for peace, balance, or happiness? Are fear, guilt, or shame getting in the way? We all have inner strengths and resources that can support healing and growth. As an LCSW with 20+ years in healthcare and providing psychotherapy since 2019, I’ve helped individuals, couples, and groups navigate anxiety, loss, chronic illness, and trauma. My approach integrates mind-body modalities to address challenges holistically. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, compassion, and emotional freedom. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your inner world and reconnect with who you truly are.
Do you feel stuck? Long for peace, balance, or happiness? Are fear, guilt, or shame getting in the way? We all have inner strengths and resources that can support healing and growth. As an LCSW with 20+ years in healthcare and providing psychotherapy since 2019, I’ve helped individuals, couples, and groups navigate anxiety, loss, chronic illness, and trauma. My approach integrates mind-body modalities to address challenges holistically. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, compassion, and emotional freedom. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your inner world and reconnect with who you truly are.
Treatment may involve exploring patterns, regulating the nervous system, and building healthier coping skills using trauma-informed, relational therapy with EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic approaches.
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re tired of holding everything together on the outside while your body carries the weight on the inside. Maybe you grew up in an environment where chaos, emotional inconsistency, or survival was the norm, and now, despite how capable you appear, you feel anxious, activated, or disconnected from yourself. You might notice patterns repeating in your relationships, emotions that feel too big, or a constant sense of tension that never fully settles.
You don't have to figure out this out on your own. Being present is enough, and we'll find our way forward together, gently and at your own pace.
Treatment may involve exploring patterns, regulating the nervous system, and building healthier coping skills using trauma-informed, relational therapy with EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic approaches.
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re tired of holding everything together on the outside while your body carries the weight on the inside. Maybe you grew up in an environment where chaos, emotional inconsistency, or survival was the norm, and now, despite how capable you appear, you feel anxious, activated, or disconnected from yourself. You might notice patterns repeating in your relationships, emotions that feel too big, or a constant sense of tension that never fully settles.
You don't have to figure out this out on your own. Being present is enough, and we'll find our way forward together, gently and at your own pace.
My goal is to help you love yourself for who you truly are. This can take the form of identifying who you truly are rather than attempting to fit into the boxes you feel others want you to be. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma. And helping couples reconnect and understand each other deeper to stop the same arguments from occurring . I want to help you feel more confident navigating the world while feeling safe, less anxious, and able to stop those constant negative thoughts that can be paralyzing at times. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and other trauma modalities
My goal is to help you love yourself for who you truly are. This can take the form of identifying who you truly are rather than attempting to fit into the boxes you feel others want you to be. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma. And helping couples reconnect and understand each other deeper to stop the same arguments from occurring . I want to help you feel more confident navigating the world while feeling safe, less anxious, and able to stop those constant negative thoughts that can be paralyzing at times. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and other trauma modalities
Step into a world where compassion and wisdom prevail, where I specialize in counseling for pregnant women, postpartum depression, disabled individuals, parents of children with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have expertise in adoption, foster care, parenting dynamics, and substance use disorders. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, I help clients navigate stress, grief, anxiety, and negative thoughts. I guide individuals toward personal growth and healing in a collaborative, non-judgmental space. Let's embark on a transformative journey to rediscover your inner strength and achieve your desired outcomes.
Step into a world where compassion and wisdom prevail, where I specialize in counseling for pregnant women, postpartum depression, disabled individuals, parents of children with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have expertise in adoption, foster care, parenting dynamics, and substance use disorders. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, I help clients navigate stress, grief, anxiety, and negative thoughts. I guide individuals toward personal growth and healing in a collaborative, non-judgmental space. Let's embark on a transformative journey to rediscover your inner strength and achieve your desired outcomes.
I work best with individuals who have reached a critical crossroads—often professionals, caregivers, or patients who are overwhelmed, misunderstood, or quietly suffering. My ideal client may be a licensed healthcare provider grappling with impairment, burnout, or the fear of losing their career. Or they may be a person living with chronic pain whose family just doesn’t get what they’re going through. Others come to me because they need to have hard conversations—conversations they’ve been avoiding for years—with loved ones, employers, or themselves.
What my patients all share is this: they want to feel like themselves again.
I work best with individuals who have reached a critical crossroads—often professionals, caregivers, or patients who are overwhelmed, misunderstood, or quietly suffering. My ideal client may be a licensed healthcare provider grappling with impairment, burnout, or the fear of losing their career. Or they may be a person living with chronic pain whose family just doesn’t get what they’re going through. Others come to me because they need to have hard conversations—conversations they’ve been avoiding for years—with loved ones, employers, or themselves.
What my patients all share is this: they want to feel like themselves again.
I weave practical tools like mindfulness and somatic awareness with deeper exploration informed by attachment, EMDR, and parts work to support lasting change.
Many people who come to therapy understand things logically, yet their reactions feel stronger than they want them to be. You might notice yourself getting emotionally triggered, repeating patterns in relationships, or feeling overwhelmed even when part of you knows things should be manageable. Often this happens because past experiences continue to influence how we respond today. I work with individuals and couples to understand these patterns and develop healthier ways of responding. Many people I work with are navigating life transitions, including midlife, when emotions and relationship patterns can feel very intense.
I weave practical tools like mindfulness and somatic awareness with deeper exploration informed by attachment, EMDR, and parts work to support lasting change.
Many people who come to therapy understand things logically, yet their reactions feel stronger than they want them to be. You might notice yourself getting emotionally triggered, repeating patterns in relationships, or feeling overwhelmed even when part of you knows things should be manageable. Often this happens because past experiences continue to influence how we respond today. I work with individuals and couples to understand these patterns and develop healthier ways of responding. Many people I work with are navigating life transitions, including midlife, when emotions and relationship patterns can feel very intense.
Our ideal clients are individuals and families who feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the stress of everyday life. Some are healing from trauma, others are struggling with relationships, identity, or life transitions. They need a safe, compassionate space where they can process their experiences and learn new ways to cope. Their goals are to feel more balanced, build stronger connections, set healthy boundaries, and live with greater purpose. What they want most is lasting change not just temporary relief because they’re tired of “just surviving” and are ready to thrive.
Our ideal clients are individuals and families who feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the stress of everyday life. Some are healing from trauma, others are struggling with relationships, identity, or life transitions. They need a safe, compassionate space where they can process their experiences and learn new ways to cope. Their goals are to feel more balanced, build stronger connections, set healthy boundaries, and live with greater purpose. What they want most is lasting change not just temporary relief because they’re tired of “just surviving” and are ready to thrive.
In addition to my special training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and somatic trauma treatment, your investment in therapy means you get me- My full presence, support and deep commitment to your wholeness.
When you or your relationship are suffering, it can feel impossible to create lasting change. Layers of relationship hurt, losses and let downs from backfired attempts at reconnection settle into our mind-body. We need new healing encounters with ourselves and our people to feel open again. In your time with me, you’ll find the empathetic guidance needed to process unheard pain and sort out misdirected reactions. We can transform damaging patterns within yourself or relationship into connection and confidence. Let's start where you are, doubts and questions included and discover how your steps toward positive change will continue.
In addition to my special training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and somatic trauma treatment, your investment in therapy means you get me- My full presence, support and deep commitment to your wholeness.
When you or your relationship are suffering, it can feel impossible to create lasting change. Layers of relationship hurt, losses and let downs from backfired attempts at reconnection settle into our mind-body. We need new healing encounters with ourselves and our people to feel open again. In your time with me, you’ll find the empathetic guidance needed to process unheard pain and sort out misdirected reactions. We can transform damaging patterns within yourself or relationship into connection and confidence. Let's start where you are, doubts and questions included and discover how your steps toward positive change will continue.
It is brave and difficult to reach out for help. I provide a welcoming space for you as a compassionate listener. Using an eclectic style combining a number of modalities we discover what works for you. I listen and get to know you; both your dreams and your struggles. You may feel limited by and stuck in repeating patterns that are not working anymore. It is hard to find the way when pain clouds your every day. Sometimes it is helpful to start here; right where you are. I find that the here and the now are full of wisdom if we learn to listen.
It is brave and difficult to reach out for help. I provide a welcoming space for you as a compassionate listener. Using an eclectic style combining a number of modalities we discover what works for you. I listen and get to know you; both your dreams and your struggles. You may feel limited by and stuck in repeating patterns that are not working anymore. It is hard to find the way when pain clouds your every day. Sometimes it is helpful to start here; right where you are. I find that the here and the now are full of wisdom if we learn to listen.
I offer compassionate, holistic therapy with 20+ years of experience, specializing in dementia caregiving and supporting older adults. Certified in integrative mental health and grief, I enjoy "walking" alongside adults as they navigate trauma, transitions, chronic illness, pain, neurodivergence and twice exceptional caregiving. I provide a warm, inviting space to find healing.
I offer compassionate, holistic therapy with 20+ years of experience, specializing in dementia caregiving and supporting older adults. Certified in integrative mental health and grief, I enjoy "walking" alongside adults as they navigate trauma, transitions, chronic illness, pain, neurodivergence and twice exceptional caregiving. I provide a warm, inviting space to find healing.
I specialize in somatic/ mind-body techniques like EMDR, Hypnotherapy and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
I specialize in somatic/ mind-body techniques like EMDR, Hypnotherapy and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
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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.