Somatic Therapists in Virginia, MN
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.
I blend traditional therapy techniques with innovative modalities such as Somatic work, meditation, and integrative medicine
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. I work with individuals aged 13 and older who struggle with symptoms related to unresolved trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and OCD. I create a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. My goal is to empower clients to tap into their inner resilience and cultivate a sense of wholeness.
I blend traditional therapy techniques with innovative modalities such as Somatic work, meditation, and integrative medicine
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. I work with individuals aged 13 and older who struggle with symptoms related to unresolved trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and OCD. I create a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. My goal is to empower clients to tap into their inner resilience and cultivate a sense of wholeness.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
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.
Online Therapists
Amy Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, RYT200
1 Endorsed
Duluth, MN 55806
Waitlist for new clients
I am practiced in relational and complex trauma therapy, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT/KAP), Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in combination with somatic experiencing, psychedelic integration therapy, guided imagery, nature-based healing and mindfulness.
Relationships are a vital part of all life. We learn about ourselves, others, & the world around us through our relationships. Trauma, oppression, abuse, emotional wounds, grief/loss & many other challenges can be overwhelming, create disconnection, & leave us feeling hopeless. Under certain conditions those challenges can offer us a place from where we can learn, heal, & grow. This process is not linear and is unique to each of us. I'm dedicated to creatively collaborating with you to bring more ease and authenticity into your life & relationships.
I am practiced in relational and complex trauma therapy, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT/KAP), Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in combination with somatic experiencing, psychedelic integration therapy, guided imagery, nature-based healing and mindfulness.
Relationships are a vital part of all life. We learn about ourselves, others, & the world around us through our relationships. Trauma, oppression, abuse, emotional wounds, grief/loss & many other challenges can be overwhelming, create disconnection, & leave us feeling hopeless. Under certain conditions those challenges can offer us a place from where we can learn, heal, & grow. This process is not linear and is unique to each of us. I'm dedicated to creatively collaborating with you to bring more ease and authenticity into your life & relationships.
I use a variety of modalities and theories, tailoring each to fit the client's needs. I practice with a trauma-focused, strength-based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process. I have a background and interest in working with individuals who struggle with complex trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, attachment issues, and PTSD. I am socially informed and knowledgeable on the community and societal issues experienced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I use a variety of modalities and theories, tailoring each to fit the client's needs. I practice with a trauma-focused, strength-based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process. I have a background and interest in working with individuals who struggle with complex trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, attachment issues, and PTSD. I am socially informed and knowledgeable on the community and societal issues experienced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
In therapy, I work towards creating a strong relationship with my clients that is based in genuineness, empathy, and openness. I believe connection is an essential component of life - with ourselves, loved ones, nature, and beyond. I aim towards creating a warm, safe environment for my clients to explore who they are, how they got there, and who they want to become. I approach therapy with curiosity and acceptance of where my clients are at presently. My intention is to show up each day as my authentic self and I love when my clients are able to do this as well.
In therapy, I work towards creating a strong relationship with my clients that is based in genuineness, empathy, and openness. I believe connection is an essential component of life - with ourselves, loved ones, nature, and beyond. I aim towards creating a warm, safe environment for my clients to explore who they are, how they got there, and who they want to become. I approach therapy with curiosity and acceptance of where my clients are at presently. My intention is to show up each day as my authentic self and I love when my clients are able to do this as well.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, & Somatic Experiencing with IFS serving as the primary framework, guiding my work.
You’re a therapist or helping professional who appears capable and put-together on the outside—but inside you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. You may struggle with chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, or a sense that you’re always in survival mode. Even though you understand the language of mental health, something still feels unresolved. You don’t want quick fixes or surface-level coping strategies—you want to get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, & Somatic Experiencing with IFS serving as the primary framework, guiding my work.
You’re a therapist or helping professional who appears capable and put-together on the outside—but inside you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. You may struggle with chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, or a sense that you’re always in survival mode. Even though you understand the language of mental health, something still feels unresolved. You don’t want quick fixes or surface-level coping strategies—you want to get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck.
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.
I often integrate trauma-informed and somatic work into my practice.
If you are seeking accessible, collaborative, and affirming therapy you're in the right place. I approach therapy from a systemic lens, recognizing that many mental health challenges emerge within the context of our relationships—with others, with ourselves, and with the world around us.
Grounded in my experience of therapy's transformative potential, I work alongside clients to explore growth, healing, and connection. I believe that therapy is for everyone especially when approached with openness, curiosity, and a clear sense of purpose.
I often integrate trauma-informed and somatic work into my practice.
If you are seeking accessible, collaborative, and affirming therapy you're in the right place. I approach therapy from a systemic lens, recognizing that many mental health challenges emerge within the context of our relationships—with others, with ourselves, and with the world around us.
Grounded in my experience of therapy's transformative potential, I work alongside clients to explore growth, healing, and connection. I believe that therapy is for everyone especially when approached with openness, curiosity, and a clear sense of purpose.
My name is Laura Birnbaum and I have my license as an Independent/Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I have special interests in supporting people through grief and loss, domestic violence and emotional/psychological abuse.
My name is Laura Birnbaum and I have my license as an Independent/Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I have special interests in supporting people through grief and loss, domestic violence and emotional/psychological abuse.
I provide counseling services for individuals, couples and groups who are navigating challenges such as post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, mood disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, rediscover their strengths, and build the confidence to make meaningful changes.
Psychotherapeutic modalities include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoeducation, Solution-focused therapy, and Motivational Strategies.
I provide counseling services for individuals, couples and groups who are navigating challenges such as post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, mood disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, rediscover their strengths, and build the confidence to make meaningful changes.
Psychotherapeutic modalities include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoeducation, Solution-focused therapy, and Motivational Strategies.
Welcome to NSMHS! We offer therapy services for adults and teens wanting to explore a deeper part of themselves and who are ready to create a more full and meaningful life. Some of the life concerns we work with include trauma, depression, anxiety, low motivation or confidence, couples therapy, life transitions and grief. If you're feeling lost or stuck in any of these areas we're here to help.
Welcome to NSMHS! We offer therapy services for adults and teens wanting to explore a deeper part of themselves and who are ready to create a more full and meaningful life. Some of the life concerns we work with include trauma, depression, anxiety, low motivation or confidence, couples therapy, life transitions and grief. If you're feeling lost or stuck in any of these areas we're here to help.
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.
If you are searching for meaning in your life, appreciate a good metaphor, and are looking for a different approach to therapy that doesn't focus on a diagnosis, I might be a good fit for you. Looking for an approach that connects you to your ancestors and the cycles of the earth? Like to paint, draw, or otherwise engage your creative side? Enjoy being outdoors? Feel better after laughing, singing, or moving your body? Been told you are too much, don't conform, are non-compliant, or you're a weirdo? I'm here to help you embrace who you are, in all your beauty and difficulty..
If you are searching for meaning in your life, appreciate a good metaphor, and are looking for a different approach to therapy that doesn't focus on a diagnosis, I might be a good fit for you. Looking for an approach that connects you to your ancestors and the cycles of the earth? Like to paint, draw, or otherwise engage your creative side? Enjoy being outdoors? Feel better after laughing, singing, or moving your body? Been told you are too much, don't conform, are non-compliant, or you're a weirdo? I'm here to help you embrace who you are, in all your beauty and difficulty..
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.
As a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience, my treatment philosophy is based in partnering with my clients in identifying and addressing their needs in ways that are relevant to them. I encourage a dialogue in which I meet the client wherever they might be emotionally and spiritually and then together, we explore the issues that led them to therapy in the first place. My job is to create a space in which my client feels safe to say things they may be afraid to say to others and to feel emotions that seem overwhelming elsewhere.
As a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience, my treatment philosophy is based in partnering with my clients in identifying and addressing their needs in ways that are relevant to them. I encourage a dialogue in which I meet the client wherever they might be emotionally and spiritually and then together, we explore the issues that led them to therapy in the first place. My job is to create a space in which my client feels safe to say things they may be afraid to say to others and to feel emotions that seem overwhelming elsewhere.
I specialize in trauma, life transitions, somatic approaches like brainspotting and integrating spirituality.
You may be a therapist/healing professional who is sensitive and intuitive, or someone who identifies as queer, polyamorous/ENM, or kinky. You may also be a spiritual person wanting to integrate witchcraft, Buddhism, or holistic practices into your healing work. In our work together, all of you is welcome—you don’t have to downplay or reshape your needs in order for them to be met.
My practice is fully online, serving individual adult clients. I support highly sensitive healing professionals and individuals navigating trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. Sessions are available both hourly and as intensive services.
I specialize in trauma, life transitions, somatic approaches like brainspotting and integrating spirituality.
You may be a therapist/healing professional who is sensitive and intuitive, or someone who identifies as queer, polyamorous/ENM, or kinky. You may also be a spiritual person wanting to integrate witchcraft, Buddhism, or holistic practices into your healing work. In our work together, all of you is welcome—you don’t have to downplay or reshape your needs in order for them to be met.
My practice is fully online, serving individual adult clients. I support highly sensitive healing professionals and individuals navigating trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. Sessions are available both hourly and as intensive services.
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 believe each of us already holds the keys to our highest good. I have helped a range of people, men, women, teens, and members of the LGBTQ community, examine their lives from new perspectives and discover new solutions. Getting to the root of the problem is key to transformation (not just managing symptoms).
I believe each of us already holds the keys to our highest good. I have helped a range of people, men, women, teens, and members of the LGBTQ community, examine their lives from new perspectives and discover new solutions. Getting to the root of the problem is key to transformation (not just managing symptoms).
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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.