Somatic Therapists in Grand Rapids, MN
My therapeutic style is emotionally focused and integrates somatic and holistic practices within a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered framework
I have experience supporting individuals navigating complex trauma, personality disorders, attachment challenges, grief, neurodivergence, and PTSD.
I support clients facing trauma, PTSD, grief, attachment challenges, personality issues, and neurodivergence. Using holistic, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches, I provide guidance and support for all clients, fostering healing, resilience, and self-awareness.
My therapeutic style is emotionally focused and integrates somatic and holistic practices within a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered framework
I have experience supporting individuals navigating complex trauma, personality disorders, attachment challenges, grief, neurodivergence, and PTSD.
I support clients facing trauma, PTSD, grief, attachment challenges, personality issues, and neurodivergence. Using holistic, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches, I provide guidance and support for all clients, fostering healing, resilience, and self-awareness.
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Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Danielle Arnold Holistic Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, E-RYT
Nisswa, MN 56468
In somatic therapy we combine body-centered practices with traditional talk therapy, like breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness practices.
Stress is felt in the body so healing requires us to incorporate the body. When combined with traditional talk therapies, this approach focuses on staying present, non judgment and acceptance, all which lead individuals to increased self regulation, a heightened sense of wellbeing, and to feeling aligned and empowered.
In somatic therapy we combine body-centered practices with traditional talk therapy, like breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness practices.
Stress is felt in the body so healing requires us to incorporate the body. When combined with traditional talk therapies, this approach focuses on staying present, non judgment and acceptance, all which lead individuals to increased self regulation, a heightened sense of wellbeing, and to feeling aligned and empowered.
I have partnered with children, adolescents, adults and their families in various roles throughout my career. My core beliefs are that everybody and every family has beautiful strengths and resiliency and that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow. It has been such a privilege throughout my career to see kids and teens learn, adults heal, parents feel more empowered, and families become more connected because of the work we do together. Through that team effort, my clients and their families have found their pathway to healing, enhanced and built positive family dynamics, and allowed them all to find regulation of emotion
I have partnered with children, adolescents, adults and their families in various roles throughout my career. My core beliefs are that everybody and every family has beautiful strengths and resiliency and that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow. It has been such a privilege throughout my career to see kids and teens learn, adults heal, parents feel more empowered, and families become more connected because of the work we do together. Through that team effort, my clients and their families have found their pathway to healing, enhanced and built positive family dynamics, and allowed them all to find regulation of emotion
Whether the stress you hold has been with you for a short time or your whole lifetime, you don't have to work through it alone. If you are looking for a therapist with a personable and caring approach to support your healing, then you've found the right place. We will focus on empowering you to use self compassion in your journey and practice being your authentic self.
Whether the stress you hold has been with you for a short time or your whole lifetime, you don't have to work through it alone. If you are looking for a therapist with a personable and caring approach to support your healing, then you've found the right place. We will focus on empowering you to use self compassion in your journey and practice being your authentic self.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify positive and negative patterns in your life, discover your strengths, learn new coping skills, and feel empowered to overcome hardships. Setting goals is important for achieving new milestones, helping identify what is important in your life, and creating an overall sense of direction for your future. I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery to reach your goals.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify positive and negative patterns in your life, discover your strengths, learn new coping skills, and feel empowered to overcome hardships. Setting goals is important for achieving new milestones, helping identify what is important in your life, and creating an overall sense of direction for your future. I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery to reach your goals.
I like to incorporate aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (feelings, thoughts, behaviors) and Somatic Experience (bringing the physical body into the picture).
I am interested in working with individuals ages 12+ typically with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or life transitioning events.
I like to incorporate aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (feelings, thoughts, behaviors) and Somatic Experience (bringing the physical body into the picture).
I am interested in working with individuals ages 12+ typically with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or life transitioning events.
My ideal client may look “high-functioning” on the outside, but inside, they’re exhausted.
They are living with the lingering impact of trauma, whether from childhood wounds, relationship ruptures, medical experiences, systemic harm, or chronic stress. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling disconnected from themselves and others. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. Others carry shame they can’t seem to shake. Many have learned to survive beautifully—but they’re tired of just surviving.
My ideal client may look “high-functioning” on the outside, but inside, they’re exhausted.
They are living with the lingering impact of trauma, whether from childhood wounds, relationship ruptures, medical experiences, systemic harm, or chronic stress. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling disconnected from themselves and others. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. Others carry shame they can’t seem to shake. Many have learned to survive beautifully—but they’re tired of just surviving.
I’m passionate about helping people who are struggling with eating disorders or feeling lost in their relationship with food and their bodies. I also work with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or overwhelming life stress. I aim to create a calm, supportive space where people feel understood and not alone in what they’re facing, and where healing can unfold at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and genuinely their own.
I’m passionate about helping people who are struggling with eating disorders or feeling lost in their relationship with food and their bodies. I also work with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or overwhelming life stress. I aim to create a calm, supportive space where people feel understood and not alone in what they’re facing, and where healing can unfold at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and genuinely their own.
So many things can happen in long-term marriages. Are you feeling lonely? Disconnected? Or just frustrated you're not being heard and understood? Maybe resentments are building up and no matter how you try, you end up in the same conversation and conflict over and over. You are not alone. All relationships go through times of connection and more distance. In the middle of it, it can be hard to know what will help. I'm glad you've reached out for support. Most couples wait an average of SIX years before they ask for help. No matter your timeline, there's hope. Counseling here is very helpful.
So many things can happen in long-term marriages. Are you feeling lonely? Disconnected? Or just frustrated you're not being heard and understood? Maybe resentments are building up and no matter how you try, you end up in the same conversation and conflict over and over. You are not alone. All relationships go through times of connection and more distance. In the middle of it, it can be hard to know what will help. I'm glad you've reached out for support. Most couples wait an average of SIX years before they ask for help. No matter your timeline, there's hope. Counseling here is very helpful.
Rachel G Ashford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Duluth, MN 55804
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with teens and adults who are looking to make positive changes in their lives and are ready to heal from a variety of issues, including trauma exposure, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or family and relational issues. I think the relationship between therapist and client is the basis for healing and progress in therapy.
I love working with teens and adults who are looking to make positive changes in their lives and are ready to heal from a variety of issues, including trauma exposure, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or family and relational issues. I think the relationship between therapist and client is the basis for healing and progress in therapy.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with managing daily life stressors. This may be due to experiencing a traumatic childhood, recovering from a recent traumatic event, or having trouble juggling the demands placed on them. Many people find themselves stuck or “going through the motions” and are looking for validation that they are not alone as well as help with finding hope and a purpose in their lives.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with managing daily life stressors. This may be due to experiencing a traumatic childhood, recovering from a recent traumatic event, or having trouble juggling the demands placed on them. Many people find themselves stuck or “going through the motions” and are looking for validation that they are not alone as well as help with finding hope and a purpose in their lives.
Renee Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C, CCTP
Duluth, MN 55804
Waitlist for new clients
I tend to start with talk therapy approaches and, depending on our plan made together, often braid more somatic, body movement, and breathwork interventions into sessions as needed.
Hello there! If you're looking for a dynamic therapist with over 20 years of experience working nationally in a variety of settings, including outpatient hospitals, crisis, schools, and wilderness, who brings humor, compassion, and lived experience to session, then I may be a good fit for you!
Whether supporting people through difficult life transitions, processing family struggles, or offering parenting support, my practice is deeply rooted in a mindfulness-based, client-centered and integrative approach. I know how strong the healing power of the client-therapist relationship can be if it is grounded in mutuality and respect.
I tend to start with talk therapy approaches and, depending on our plan made together, often braid more somatic, body movement, and breathwork interventions into sessions as needed.
Hello there! If you're looking for a dynamic therapist with over 20 years of experience working nationally in a variety of settings, including outpatient hospitals, crisis, schools, and wilderness, who brings humor, compassion, and lived experience to session, then I may be a good fit for you!
Whether supporting people through difficult life transitions, processing family struggles, or offering parenting support, my practice is deeply rooted in a mindfulness-based, client-centered and integrative approach. I know how strong the healing power of the client-therapist relationship can be if it is grounded in mutuality and respect.
Trained and certified in EMDR; Trauma Conscious Yoga 250 hr, Breathwork; IFS (Internal Family Systems), Intro to Somatic experiencing and Polyvagal Interventions.
Nicole is a firm believer that trauma and addiction go hand and hand. "It too effects our bodies. A lot of times clients are unaware of that early in their recovery, and they have been using substances to cope for years. I am driven to teach my clients about the mind body connection by the teaching and exploring of somatics, negative thoughts, unconventional coping skills, i.e., such as breathworks, and by exploring safety and its meaning within themselves. Seeing other people's light shine again and finding themselves is the fuel to why I do this healing work."
Trained and certified in EMDR; Trauma Conscious Yoga 250 hr, Breathwork; IFS (Internal Family Systems), Intro to Somatic experiencing and Polyvagal Interventions.
Nicole is a firm believer that trauma and addiction go hand and hand. "It too effects our bodies. A lot of times clients are unaware of that early in their recovery, and they have been using substances to cope for years. I am driven to teach my clients about the mind body connection by the teaching and exploring of somatics, negative thoughts, unconventional coping skills, i.e., such as breathworks, and by exploring safety and its meaning within themselves. Seeing other people's light shine again and finding themselves is the fuel to why I do this healing work."
I integrate somatic and cognitive-based therapies with mindfulness and breathwork, IFS therapy, biofeedback training, spirituality, movement, nutrition, and other self-care tools.
Most clients I work with are navigating anxiety, stress, depression, chronic health challenges, or meaningful life transitions. Some feel stuck or unsettled, and others simply want support, reflection, and a steadier sense of balance and grounding. They value a thoughtful, collaborative (and often non-traditional) approach that honors their pace and lived experience rather than quick solutions or over-pathologizing. Together, we focus on building insight, resilience, and practical coping strategies to create space for clarity, healing, and greater ease in daily life. When appropriate, I also provide psychedelic-assisted therapy.
I integrate somatic and cognitive-based therapies with mindfulness and breathwork, IFS therapy, biofeedback training, spirituality, movement, nutrition, and other self-care tools.
Most clients I work with are navigating anxiety, stress, depression, chronic health challenges, or meaningful life transitions. Some feel stuck or unsettled, and others simply want support, reflection, and a steadier sense of balance and grounding. They value a thoughtful, collaborative (and often non-traditional) approach that honors their pace and lived experience rather than quick solutions or over-pathologizing. Together, we focus on building insight, resilience, and practical coping strategies to create space for clarity, healing, and greater ease in daily life. When appropriate, I also provide psychedelic-assisted therapy.
You might be feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’re longing for closeness or healing within your relationship, or you’re carrying pain from the past that still feels too heavy. Whatever brought you here, know this: you don’t have to face it alone.
I work with individuals who want to understand themselves, their emotions, and how they connect with others, on a deeper level. Together, we’ll slow things down, get curious about what’s really happening beneath the surface, and create space for new ways of relating, both to yourself and to those you love.
You might be feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’re longing for closeness or healing within your relationship, or you’re carrying pain from the past that still feels too heavy. Whatever brought you here, know this: you don’t have to face it alone.
I work with individuals who want to understand themselves, their emotions, and how they connect with others, on a deeper level. Together, we’ll slow things down, get curious about what’s really happening beneath the surface, and create space for new ways of relating, both to yourself and to those you love.
Life can feel overwhelming when you or your family are navigating emotional stress, identity changes, behavioral challenges, trauma, autism, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. I work with children, teens, young adults, and families while creating a supportive, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. I especially enjoy supporting neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQ+ clients, young parents, and those working through school, family, or emotional challenges.
Life can feel overwhelming when you or your family are navigating emotional stress, identity changes, behavioral challenges, trauma, autism, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. I work with children, teens, young adults, and families while creating a supportive, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. I especially enjoy supporting neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQ+ clients, young parents, and those working through school, family, or emotional challenges.
Image. Your mind is racing. All. The. Damn. Time. Your to-do list is a collection of post-it notes covering your table and you don't know where to start. You go about your day and all the sudden your heart is pounding, hands shaking, breathing is heavy, you have no idea why you feel this way, but it's confusing and you're losing control. Your internal voice is relentlessly mean and makes you feel like you'll never be "Normal." Sleep what's that? The struggle of being "enough" is real and the weight of your past is dragging you down. You're exhausted, nobody is listening and you feel alone is this fight against your own mind.
Image. Your mind is racing. All. The. Damn. Time. Your to-do list is a collection of post-it notes covering your table and you don't know where to start. You go about your day and all the sudden your heart is pounding, hands shaking, breathing is heavy, you have no idea why you feel this way, but it's confusing and you're losing control. Your internal voice is relentlessly mean and makes you feel like you'll never be "Normal." Sleep what's that? The struggle of being "enough" is real and the weight of your past is dragging you down. You're exhausted, nobody is listening and you feel alone is this fight against your own mind.
Our minds and bodies are the sacred lands of our experiences, containing forests of stories, shifting winds, rivers of emotions, and fields of sensations, ranging from painful to pleasureful. When the landscape is disturbed by stress and trauma, the ecosystem shifts out of balance toward pain. By skillfully bringing mind and body together, with the heart of altruistic intention to improve our lives for ourselves and others, we gain capacity to navigate with clarity, calm inner storms, heal rifts, and drink from the waters of fresh perceptions. Through deep listening, movement, attention, and imagination, insight dawns.
Our minds and bodies are the sacred lands of our experiences, containing forests of stories, shifting winds, rivers of emotions, and fields of sensations, ranging from painful to pleasureful. When the landscape is disturbed by stress and trauma, the ecosystem shifts out of balance toward pain. By skillfully bringing mind and body together, with the heart of altruistic intention to improve our lives for ourselves and others, we gain capacity to navigate with clarity, calm inner storms, heal rifts, and drink from the waters of fresh perceptions. Through deep listening, movement, attention, and imagination, insight dawns.
I take a holistic, body-centered approach, integrating mindfulness, deep listening, and somatic exploration to help you uncover insights, discover your strengths, and embrace change at your own pace.
Working as an energy healing practitioner for over a decade, I've learned the importance of safety and connection when working with trauma. Through an IFS-Informed lens, we will work on building self-compassion, resourcing, and embodiment.
I take a holistic, body-centered approach, integrating mindfulness, deep listening, and somatic exploration to help you uncover insights, discover your strengths, and embrace change at your own pace.
Working as an energy healing practitioner for over a decade, I've learned the importance of safety and connection when working with trauma. Through an IFS-Informed lens, we will work on building self-compassion, resourcing, and embodiment.
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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.