Somatic Therapists in Naperville, IL

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Christina Matthews LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LCPC, NCC, CCH/I
Verified
Verified
Telehealth available: I use evidence based and integrative techniques such as: CBT, DBT, Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, Autogenic Training, Light Therapy, Trauma/ Somatic Therapy, Advanced EMDR, and Memory Consolidation Techniques. Hypnotherapy APA Division 30 calls hypnosis "Focused Attention." This is the basis for all mindful therapies including EMDR and trauma recovery.
(708) 314-7491
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Dianne Samp
Counselor, MA, LCPC, ATR , SEP, RYT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Embodied Yoga Teacher, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and performance anxiety. I also work with women in transition facing the quandary of what to do next in their lives. I look forward to helping you travel through what is overwhelming to a place in which you are able to experience the spaciousness, grace and joy of life.
(630) 528-1563 x3
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Susan Pauna, MS, LCPC
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize experiential therapies, including EMDR and Somatic Experiencing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are suffering from anxiety, depression or PTSD? Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? What change would you like to see happen in yourself and your life and how would you feel different as a result? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and counseling can help. We can discover long-standing patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a difficult situation or you are just ready to move to a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you.
(630) 474-3172
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Dr. Valerie Maty
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, SEP, CADC
Verified
Verified
As an Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Addictions Counselor, I offer you the freedom to create art, engage in sand tray exploration, and mindfulness to discover your gifts and strengths within.
Are you an adult who is trying to manage a traumatic experience, process grief or anxiety/depression at this time in your life? Are you a parent that is looking for an experienced clinician to support you and your child to navigate overwhelming emotions both at home and in school? I am here for you! I am passionate about journeying alongside you with compassion, creating a safe place where you can discover your creative self, and focused upon supporting you as you work towards your unique treatment goals.
(331) 244-4868 x4
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Martha (Marty) Dennen
Counselor, MA, LCPC, SEP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a somatic based counselor that focuses on resolving trauma held in the body.
I am passionate about working with you to develop freedom and resilience to deal with past childhood trauma and everyday stress of life. So often life experiences have been traumatic and contribute to struggles with depression, anxiety and inability to function. I work from a somatic and body centered and psycho-dynamic approaches that meets the needs of teens and women with childhood trauma, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. My focus is to engage the whole person: mind, body, will, spirit and emotions. My intention is to bring hope, resilience and grace into all difficult life experiences.
(331) 305-6576
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Emily J. Fitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a passion for working with overwhelm as it manifests through anxiety, depression, self-injury, suicidality, disordered eating, and school refusal. I utilize my training in Somatic Experiencing, Jungian Psychology, and small group dynamics to empower adolescents and adults to create and lead their ideal lives.
(630) 999-2080
Naperville, IL 60563
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Labyrinth Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating Trauma (single event, long-term and attachment) with experiential therapies, including EMDR & Somatic Experiencing. These interventions recognize the need to go beyond changing your thoughts and focus on helping people regulate the body sensations and emotions that continue to be experienced. For example: a person may know that a traumatic event is over and yet continue to feel the emotion of anxiety and the body sensation of muscle tension (never truly relaxing or feeling safe). This can activate an impulse to run away from situations, become angry/defensive or shut down (depressed/ avoidant/dissociative)
(630) 504-0254
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Cathy Conway
Counselor, MA, LCPC, SEP, TEB
Verified
Verified
I am certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, have been trained in Brainspotting and I also facilitate Immanuel Prayer.
Working with adolescents, and adults in a counseling, coaching and /or mentoring capacity is a joy! My approach is client-centered, strengths-based and integrative with a focus on identity and value. Specialized training in trauma-based approaches have helped me to understand more deeply the integration of body, mind and spirit. I can help with adoption, anger, anxiety, boundaries, burnout, codependency, depression, loneliness, parenting, phobias, relationships, self-esteem, sexual abuse, singleness, stress management, spiritual integration and trauma.
(630) 394-6108
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Charlotte A Dillon
Psychologist, SEP , PhD, MPS, DARe
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a certified DARe session provider and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and incorporate the neurosciences and developmental psychology.
How We Treat One Another Matters: For better and for worse, across our whole lives, we operate in relationships. Our views of our "self" and how we relate to others develop from how we have been treated in relationships. Our capacities to love, to learn, to become our best, all emerge optimally within healthy relationships. Likewise, wounds of heart and soul emerge from ways we have been treated and/or choices we have made which have hurt us, sometimes very deeply. Persons who have experienced relational trauma and/or overwhelming life stressors are ideal candidates for clinical services at Gateway.
(630) 457-1346
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Francoise Mastroianni
Counselor, LCPC, Hypnoth, SEP, CCPS, CSAS
Somatic Experiencing Practioner (SEP) the body holding the trauma.
Certified Sexual Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist.The model practiced is multidimensional, treating the addict, partner, coupleship. All three dimensions of the attachment injury are traumatized. The aftermath of discovery/disclosure induces symptoms that impact psysiological responses to the mind, body.The treatment protocol for sexual addiction induced trauma I practice is EMDR, as well as 2 day Intensives. Practicing SEP,we are able to get to wounds of how the body holds the trauma/ attachment injury, using an integrative trauma model.Emotionally Focused Therapy allows helping couples to get to their deepest needs/hurt/rejection/ and betrayal.
(630) 282-4643
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Naperville, IL 60565
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Kelsey Di Pirro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, CAADC, AASW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you find yourself navigating life seemingly weaving between the same cycles of investment, anticipation, and then disappointment? Do you find yourself spending too much time in survival mode? Pairing classic therapy techniques with somatic experiencing allows you to connect with your body's inherent wisdom to create a new path, and break those cycles.
Building resiliency isn't always about overcoming the mountain sized obstacles. Sometimes, its about overcoming the desire to stay in bed all day, or have popcorn for dinner the fifth day in a row, or have just one more drink at the end of the day. Trauma, and its positive counter-part- Resiliency, is within each of us. Cultivating a positive support system and partnership is all about accessing the natural power you hold within yourself. Within each individual, and couple, embracing resiliency is possible. Learn more at www.resiliencyresourcesconsulting.com
(312) 605-5945
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Sarah Abbas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I work with emotional, psychological & interpersonal issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship conflicts, and identity exploration utilizing Psychodynamic, Dialectical-Behavioral, Somatic and Existential approaches.
Hello beautiful soul! I'm passionate about helping my clients connect with their inner selves to find greater peace and fulfillment in their lives. My approach is rooted in a deep respect for the mind-body-spirit connection. I focus on creating a nurturing, holistic space for us to explore your challenges and opportunities for growth. I see you as a fellow traveler on this journey. Together, we will navigate the twists and turns towards self-awareness, insight, and clarity. Let's unlock hidden treasures, embrace the now and open possibilities for your future.
(630) 526-7783
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Naperville, IL 60540
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Melissa O'Neill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My practice is focused on supporting others making important changes in their lives. Most people feel stuck at different points in their life and those times can be valuable opportunities for change. I believe in meeting clients where they are and empowering them to make the changes they wish to see in their lives
(630) 333-4084
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Naperville, IL 60540
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Cora Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Briarwood Counseling seeks to help people who are struggling to figure out how to feel better in their lives. Cora works with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, life and relationship transitions into and out of parenthood, grief, loss, and rebuilding after abuse and trauma experiences. Sometimes people just feel "stuck" and want their lives to look different or want to move into a more positive space. Cora helps sift through the trouble and find solutions and move forward. Cora loves working with people who want to know themselves better.
(779) 204-5159
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Naperville, IL 60540
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Connected Hearts Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The first step in your healing process is a willingness to connect with a therapist that is helpful and safe. I am a marriage and family therapist devoted to creating authentic and caring relationships with my clients to help them on their journey to learning more about themselves, identify wounds that need healing and thought patterns that are unhealthy. In the process of counseling, change occurs through self awareness, validation and empathy. I am committed to helping my clients become their best selves and achieve their highest potential. I work with couples, individuals, families and children.
(331) 701-2676
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Naperville, IL 60564
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Dr. Theresa A Bussert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We all need some help during different seasons of our lives. I have worked in a variety of setting helping client overcome obstacles and move beyond emotional struggles. I utilizes various approaches with my clients in developing practical strategies unique to the individual's own strengths. I specializes in eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, families with special needs, grief/loss and related difficulties.
(630) 560-4742
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Naperville, IL 60564
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Jenna S Kiel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I often work with people who are facing a major life transition and/or who are feeling "stuck." Whether that is a career change, divorce, having a child, or a major illness (just to name a few), therapy can be incredibly helpful in finding the ground beneath your feet by figuring out what your goals are and how to get there. I also work with a lot of individuals who have survived some type of trauma, including major medical illness. I find that the big "why are we here?" questions can often be important to address after traumatic experiences.
(630) 239-1268
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Naperville, IL 60563
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River Phoenix
Counselor, MS, LCPC, ACCHt
Verified
Verified
If you are looking for a traditional therapist - I am not for you. I get it; you've gone to therapy before and did not get the results you were hoping to achieve. The truth is, finding a good therapist is not easy. You want someone who can help you create the changes you have not been able to do independently. You've read self-help books, watched numerous YouTube videos, listened to dozens of podcasts, even attended retreats/seminars to level up, but the changes were not long-lasting. That is where I can help.
(630) 318-2947
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Naperville, IL 60540
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Hannah Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
Hannah understands there is courage and bravery when embarking on the journey of therapy. She is experienced in fostering an environment where clients are met with compassion, safety, and support. We all travel different paths in life, when working with clients Hannah tailors treatment to each individual. This is a collaborative process where clients nurture their sense of self efficacy.
(331) 259-9099 x5
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Pamela Dockstader Ortiz
Psychologist, PsyD, Psypact
Verified
Verified
"Making that first appointment, and asking for help, truly takes courage and is the first step to new beginnings." I believe that providing a safe and supportive space, combined with therapeutic collaboration, facilitates change. I utilize an eclectic approach and believe in using evidence based treatments, tailored for each unique individual, their specific needs, and desired goals. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are ready and motivated toward change, however, just aren't sure how to get there. Once given the proper tools and skills, options appear and the ability to choose a better path presents itself.
(630) 489-6227
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Naperville, IL 60540
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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.