Somatic Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
I also utilize other evidence-based modalities such as IFS, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, DBT, and ACT in my work.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
I also utilize other evidence-based modalities such as IFS, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, DBT, and ACT in my work.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
I gravitate towards using attachment work, polyvagal theory, somatic/body work, and parts/inner-child work.
I believe everyone has their own story and deserves a space where their experiences are understood. This belief shapes my practice, which is especially focused on supporting women of color, adult children of immigrant parents, individuals working to manage their anxiety/overthinking, & individuals exploring their spirituality, cultural identity, self-worth, & relationship attachments. I am also dedicated to supporting couples, as I believe that our connections with others are fundamental to the healing process. I value honesty, directness, and openness in my communication style and I work best with clients who share similar traits.
I gravitate towards using attachment work, polyvagal theory, somatic/body work, and parts/inner-child work.
I believe everyone has their own story and deserves a space where their experiences are understood. This belief shapes my practice, which is especially focused on supporting women of color, adult children of immigrant parents, individuals working to manage their anxiety/overthinking, & individuals exploring their spirituality, cultural identity, self-worth, & relationship attachments. I am also dedicated to supporting couples, as I believe that our connections with others are fundamental to the healing process. I value honesty, directness, and openness in my communication style and I work best with clients who share similar traits.
I utilize internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, somatic, relational, and solution-based approaches.
The clients I work with want to build self-confidence in finding and asserting their voice, break away from unhelpful patterns, heal from abuse and neglect, reparent their inner child, and reclaim their ancestral narratives. My areas of focus are trauma recovery, racial, sexual, gender identity development, childhood trauma, attachment, relational difficulties and anxiety. I am passionate about supporting the intersectionality of marginalized groups, including queer, trans, people of color, and children of immigrants.
I utilize internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, somatic, relational, and solution-based approaches.
The clients I work with want to build self-confidence in finding and asserting their voice, break away from unhelpful patterns, heal from abuse and neglect, reparent their inner child, and reclaim their ancestral narratives. My areas of focus are trauma recovery, racial, sexual, gender identity development, childhood trauma, attachment, relational difficulties and anxiety. I am passionate about supporting the intersectionality of marginalized groups, including queer, trans, people of color, and children of immigrants.
I use a combination of modalities to guide our work, namely tenets of somatic trauma healing and psychodynamic psychology.
In our work together, we will develop useful mindfulness and somatic practices that allow you to harness your own wellness. I believe that everyone has the tools for their own healing; my role is to help you reconnect with those resources you inherently have. I am fully licensed in Illinois, Michigan, and Washington.
I use a combination of modalities to guide our work, namely tenets of somatic trauma healing and psychodynamic psychology.
In our work together, we will develop useful mindfulness and somatic practices that allow you to harness your own wellness. I believe that everyone has the tools for their own healing; my role is to help you reconnect with those resources you inherently have. I am fully licensed in Illinois, Michigan, and Washington.
I'm trauma-informed and utilize ACT, CBT, mindfulness, neurology, somatic healing and more.
I work with business owners who want a space where life, leadership, or both can be explored in meaningful ways—without needing to compartmentalize. Some clients come in to talk through burnout or business strategy, while others are here for personal growth—processing things like anxiety, breakup recovery, or self-doubt. And when work/life balance starts to get challenging, we’ll take a closer look at what’s driving the stress, create emotional boundaries where needed, and work through the patterns that shape how you show up in both spaces.
I'm trauma-informed and utilize ACT, CBT, mindfulness, neurology, somatic healing and more.
I work with business owners who want a space where life, leadership, or both can be explored in meaningful ways—without needing to compartmentalize. Some clients come in to talk through burnout or business strategy, while others are here for personal growth—processing things like anxiety, breakup recovery, or self-doubt. And when work/life balance starts to get challenging, we’ll take a closer look at what’s driving the stress, create emotional boundaries where needed, and work through the patterns that shape how you show up in both spaces.
Emily Perepa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
I specialize in bottom-up brain approaches such as EMDR, Sandtray therapy, and use other expressive arts and somatic techniques.
I have worked with kids, families, and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and looking at the need behind the behavior. It's important for us to be curious at what the need underlying thoughts, feelings and actions. Often, if we can work on strategies to help regulate, we find that thoughts, feelings, or actions feel less overwhelming and stressful.
I specialize in bottom-up brain approaches such as EMDR, Sandtray therapy, and use other expressive arts and somatic techniques.
I have worked with kids, families, and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and looking at the need behind the behavior. It's important for us to be curious at what the need underlying thoughts, feelings and actions. Often, if we can work on strategies to help regulate, we find that thoughts, feelings, or actions feel less overwhelming and stressful.
I also use body-based techniques like mindfulness especially for trauma recovery, in tandem with somatic experiential visualizations, narrative therapy, and DBT.
The clients who are the best fit for my clinical approach tend to be people who want to build a stronger sense of self, learn how to center their own needs, and are looking to foster more self-love and confidence. The clients I work with want to change their relationship with themselves to be more compassionate and loving. They are recovering people pleasers, people who want to learn to be more assertive, often have unresolved trauma, and are ready to break cycles that no longer serve them. They seek support from me to discuss building capacity, dating, relationships, childhood traumas, identity, and healing from abuse and neglect.
I also use body-based techniques like mindfulness especially for trauma recovery, in tandem with somatic experiential visualizations, narrative therapy, and DBT.
The clients who are the best fit for my clinical approach tend to be people who want to build a stronger sense of self, learn how to center their own needs, and are looking to foster more self-love and confidence. The clients I work with want to change their relationship with themselves to be more compassionate and loving. They are recovering people pleasers, people who want to learn to be more assertive, often have unresolved trauma, and are ready to break cycles that no longer serve them. They seek support from me to discuss building capacity, dating, relationships, childhood traumas, identity, and healing from abuse and neglect.
Counseling with Maggie, PLLC
Counselor, LCPC, EMDR, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
Using a combination of EMDR, ACT, IFS, mindfulness, and somatic-based tools, we’ll recalibrate your nervous system.
It’s difficult to predict how you’ll feel from one moment to the next. A second ago, you were keyed up; every muscle in your body tense and on high alert, ready for danger to strike. Now, you’re completely checked out, numb to the world, sleepwalking through the day. You know this isn’t a sustainable way to live, but you’re not sure how else to cope with the painful wounds of your past. It’s as though you can no longer trust yourself to differentiate between safe and threatening situations, so you avoid everything. You’re struggling at work and growing more distant from your loved ones each day. Something needs to change, and soon.
Using a combination of EMDR, ACT, IFS, mindfulness, and somatic-based tools, we’ll recalibrate your nervous system.
It’s difficult to predict how you’ll feel from one moment to the next. A second ago, you were keyed up; every muscle in your body tense and on high alert, ready for danger to strike. Now, you’re completely checked out, numb to the world, sleepwalking through the day. You know this isn’t a sustainable way to live, but you’re not sure how else to cope with the painful wounds of your past. It’s as though you can no longer trust yourself to differentiate between safe and threatening situations, so you avoid everything. You’re struggling at work and growing more distant from your loved ones each day. Something needs to change, and soon.
Sonali Solanki
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60654
I utilize various modalities such as solution-focused, narrative, ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy), somatic (mind-body connection) and creative interventions along with warmth and empathy to nurture the therapeutic relationship and generate self-awareness and self-compassion.
I'm a first-generation South Asian-American art therapist & counselor who holds space for creative expression and healing through a collaborative, anti-oppressive, and affirming lens. I work to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and comforting space for my clients. In this space, we can explore feelings, tap into curiosities, ask questions, share experiences, laugh, cry, and celebrate successes, big or small. Although therapy is an experience that the client and therapist embark on together, I believe that each client has the ability to harness their strengths to find a path that gives them meaning and purpose.
I utilize various modalities such as solution-focused, narrative, ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy), somatic (mind-body connection) and creative interventions along with warmth and empathy to nurture the therapeutic relationship and generate self-awareness and self-compassion.
I'm a first-generation South Asian-American art therapist & counselor who holds space for creative expression and healing through a collaborative, anti-oppressive, and affirming lens. I work to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and comforting space for my clients. In this space, we can explore feelings, tap into curiosities, ask questions, share experiences, laugh, cry, and celebrate successes, big or small. Although therapy is an experience that the client and therapist embark on together, I believe that each client has the ability to harness their strengths to find a path that gives them meaning and purpose.
The methods used include Somatic Experiencing, Solution Focused principles, motivational interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and holistic modalities.
It is my honor to walk with you during this pivotal time in your journey. I work directly with individuals who are ready to get unstuck and work toward living their best life. As a 2Spirited Black man, I understand the multiple layers of oppression and the intersection of multicultural and spiritual backgrounds. It is my intention that you have a safe space to heal and celebrate yourself on your own unique journey. I am intentional about supporting you as we create a pathway to a greater awareness of self. Join me in the journey towards deconstructing thought patterns that no longer serve you. Your best life awaits!
The methods used include Somatic Experiencing, Solution Focused principles, motivational interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and holistic modalities.
It is my honor to walk with you during this pivotal time in your journey. I work directly with individuals who are ready to get unstuck and work toward living their best life. As a 2Spirited Black man, I understand the multiple layers of oppression and the intersection of multicultural and spiritual backgrounds. It is my intention that you have a safe space to heal and celebrate yourself on your own unique journey. I am intentional about supporting you as we create a pathway to a greater awareness of self. Join me in the journey towards deconstructing thought patterns that no longer serve you. Your best life awaits!
Kelsey Weissburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60601
Together, we will create space for deep reflection and/or somatic experiencing to better understand yourself, your grief, and your relationships.
Through a collaborative and direct approach, I help children, teens, and adults identify all parts of themselves and understand why these parts might be causing harm while also trying to protect them. Through gentle curiosity, my clients learn to interact with their shame, anxiety, and grief differently, leading them to the meaningful life they deserve.
Together, we will create space for deep reflection and/or somatic experiencing to better understand yourself, your grief, and your relationships.
Through a collaborative and direct approach, I help children, teens, and adults identify all parts of themselves and understand why these parts might be causing harm while also trying to protect them. Through gentle curiosity, my clients learn to interact with their shame, anxiety, and grief differently, leading them to the meaningful life they deserve.
Meet Our Somatic Therapists
Caroline Aiken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I integrate mindfulness and somatic -based practices to support individuals experiencing chronic anxiety and distress.
Are you feeling like your intuition has been clouded? The process of co-creating a holding space with a curious professional can lead to profound healing, sense of clarity, and connection to oneself &others. My role is to offer compassionate guidance in honoring your lived experiences while helping you peel back some of the protective layers to reveal your inner strength and wisdom. My experience includes supporting those with histories of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, complex family dynamics, PCOS, PMDD. I have specialized interest in supporting individuals who identify as highly sensitive.
I integrate mindfulness and somatic -based practices to support individuals experiencing chronic anxiety and distress.
Are you feeling like your intuition has been clouded? The process of co-creating a holding space with a curious professional can lead to profound healing, sense of clarity, and connection to oneself &others. My role is to offer compassionate guidance in honoring your lived experiences while helping you peel back some of the protective layers to reveal your inner strength and wisdom. My experience includes supporting those with histories of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, complex family dynamics, PCOS, PMDD. I have specialized interest in supporting individuals who identify as highly sensitive.
We may explore somatic approaches such as EMDR, parts work, DBT, and mindfulness.
I support folks who struggle finding balance and belonging in multiple cultures. Let's intentionally create space for you to reconnect with your identities, culture(s), land and ancestors. We may explore first-gen experiences, relationships, spirituality, and other elements related to identity that are important to you and how they impact your mental health.
We may explore somatic approaches such as EMDR, parts work, DBT, and mindfulness.
I support folks who struggle finding balance and belonging in multiple cultures. Let's intentionally create space for you to reconnect with your identities, culture(s), land and ancestors. We may explore first-gen experiences, relationships, spirituality, and other elements related to identity that are important to you and how they impact your mental health.
I openly discuss race, sexuality, spirituality, and their impact on our daily lives with clients, incorporating CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness, Somatic techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Are you feeling anxious, worried, tired, overwhelmed, and misunderstood? Do you feel nervous during social situations? Have panic attacks with your heart racing and everything feels like it’s closing in? Fear of driving, people, places, animals, or germs that are limiting you from fully living life? Or maybe you are feeling weighed down by obsessive thoughts and compulsions. One thing is for sure, you are tired of it and ready for change and peace in your life. If you are struggling to heal from anxiety concerns, now is the time to connect with a therapist.
I openly discuss race, sexuality, spirituality, and their impact on our daily lives with clients, incorporating CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness, Somatic techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Are you feeling anxious, worried, tired, overwhelmed, and misunderstood? Do you feel nervous during social situations? Have panic attacks with your heart racing and everything feels like it’s closing in? Fear of driving, people, places, animals, or germs that are limiting you from fully living life? Or maybe you are feeling weighed down by obsessive thoughts and compulsions. One thing is for sure, you are tired of it and ready for change and peace in your life. If you are struggling to heal from anxiety concerns, now is the time to connect with a therapist.
My clients state my unique approach of homework, somatic and talk therapy bring some change with in a few sessions.
My name is Twana Curry. I am an LCSW in multiple states with over 20+ years in the field. I am glad you are here, this is the first step in a journey. Do you ever feel like something is missing, but can't put your finger on it Are you looking to go deeper in your journey, wanting to find the calm and balance with your past, present, and your future. This is when we seek guidance, we may be experiencing chronic stress, pain, depression, anxiety, grief, or as of late feeling like this world is not something you recognize any longer.
My clients state my unique approach of homework, somatic and talk therapy bring some change with in a few sessions.
My name is Twana Curry. I am an LCSW in multiple states with over 20+ years in the field. I am glad you are here, this is the first step in a journey. Do you ever feel like something is missing, but can't put your finger on it Are you looking to go deeper in your journey, wanting to find the calm and balance with your past, present, and your future. This is when we seek guidance, we may be experiencing chronic stress, pain, depression, anxiety, grief, or as of late feeling like this world is not something you recognize any longer.
Experiential, brain-based healing & somatic therapies can help accelerate change and often reduce time in counseling.
I specialize in biologically based healing, which assists in resolving trauma symptoms that are frozen or stuck in the body. I have training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization & reprocessing) and am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I interweave these therapies and attachment-based support and repair into all my work with clients.
Experiential, brain-based healing & somatic therapies can help accelerate change and often reduce time in counseling.
I specialize in biologically based healing, which assists in resolving trauma symptoms that are frozen or stuck in the body. I have training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization & reprocessing) and am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I interweave these therapies and attachment-based support and repair into all my work with clients.
I integrate mindfulness and somatic exercises to support mental wellness.
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions or stress and unsure where to turn? You don’t have to face it alone. As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in helping adults and teens navigate the complexities of overwhelming emotions, anxiety, and stress to regain control. In a supportive, judgment-free space, we’ll explore the root causes of your feelings, uncover the obstacles holding you back, and develop actionable strategies that truly make a difference. Together, we’ll move beyond simply surviving to thriving. You deserve more than just getting by—you deserve to feel confident, empowered, and at peace. Let’s take the first step!
I integrate mindfulness and somatic exercises to support mental wellness.
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions or stress and unsure where to turn? You don’t have to face it alone. As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in helping adults and teens navigate the complexities of overwhelming emotions, anxiety, and stress to regain control. In a supportive, judgment-free space, we’ll explore the root causes of your feelings, uncover the obstacles holding you back, and develop actionable strategies that truly make a difference. Together, we’ll move beyond simply surviving to thriving. You deserve more than just getting by—you deserve to feel confident, empowered, and at peace. Let’s take the first step!
I blend evidence based practices such as CBT, DBT, exposure therapy and narrative therapy, with newer interventions such as IFS and somatic work to prioritize each unique client and their individualized needs, and am sure to include their interests and perspectives so they are able to recieve the most benefit they possibly can.
Alexi is a queer clinician and sex therapist with a deep passion for guiding individuals, couples, and fellow professionals on their journeys of self-discovery, authenticity, and personal growth. Their ideal clients are those who seek to explore their LGBTQIA+ identity, enhance their sexuality and sexual wellness, heal from trauma, address eating disorders, and understand neurodivergence. Alexi employs a holistic approach, combining evidence-based practices with personalized interventions to empower and uplift their clients.
I blend evidence based practices such as CBT, DBT, exposure therapy and narrative therapy, with newer interventions such as IFS and somatic work to prioritize each unique client and their individualized needs, and am sure to include their interests and perspectives so they are able to recieve the most benefit they possibly can.
Alexi is a queer clinician and sex therapist with a deep passion for guiding individuals, couples, and fellow professionals on their journeys of self-discovery, authenticity, and personal growth. Their ideal clients are those who seek to explore their LGBTQIA+ identity, enhance their sexuality and sexual wellness, heal from trauma, address eating disorders, and understand neurodivergence. Alexi employs a holistic approach, combining evidence-based practices with personalized interventions to empower and uplift their clients.
Nicole Tyrpak - Somatic And Nervous System Trauma Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work from a somatic, nervous system, and trauma informed approach to bring the whole person to light.
As an LCPC it is my honor to walk with clients through their personal journeys of self-discovery, and to hold space for the depths of the human experience. I specialize in working with clients with CPTSD/PTSD, eating disorders, substance use, perfectionism, mood and personality disorders, high achievers, anxiety, and depression.
I work from a somatic, nervous system, and trauma informed approach to bring the whole person to light.
As an LCPC it is my honor to walk with clients through their personal journeys of self-discovery, and to hold space for the depths of the human experience. I specialize in working with clients with CPTSD/PTSD, eating disorders, substance use, perfectionism, mood and personality disorders, high achievers, anxiety, and depression.
My name is Bridget, founder Mind Move Therapy which provides psychotherapy, somatic movement therapy and physical health coaching.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, borderline personality disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, somatic and body image issues and addiction.
My name is Bridget, founder Mind Move Therapy which provides psychotherapy, somatic movement therapy and physical health coaching.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, borderline personality disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, somatic and body image issues and addiction.
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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.