Somatic Therapists in Brentwood, MO
David van Buskirk - Somatic Trauma Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Brentwood, MO 63144
I am a somatic therapist and an SEP, working with adults addressing issues related to trauma and PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, and attachment. When calling please understand that there is a long delay before the voicemail picks up. Thanks for your patience and please do leave a message.
I am a somatic therapist and an SEP, working with adults addressing issues related to trauma and PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, and attachment. When calling please understand that there is a long delay before the voicemail picks up. Thanks for your patience and please do leave a message.
Elise Harowitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, SEP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Brentwood, MO 63144
As a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (DMT) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training (SEP-IT), my approach to therapy is grounded in the mind-body connection.
Are you struggling with anxiety, processing trauma, disordered eating, a life transition, depression, or changes in your mood? Do you or your child experience your emotions through your body's felt sense? Are you or your child struggling to adjust to new life circumstances and experiencing emotional dysregulation? Life brings challenges and with those challenges comes opportunity for growth. If you are ready or your loved one is ready to embark on a new path towards self-discovery, I am here to offer support, guidance and strategies to facilitate healthy change.
As a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (DMT) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training (SEP-IT), my approach to therapy is grounded in the mind-body connection.
Are you struggling with anxiety, processing trauma, disordered eating, a life transition, depression, or changes in your mood? Do you or your child experience your emotions through your body's felt sense? Are you or your child struggling to adjust to new life circumstances and experiencing emotional dysregulation? Life brings challenges and with those challenges comes opportunity for growth. If you are ready or your loved one is ready to embark on a new path towards self-discovery, I am here to offer support, guidance and strategies to facilitate healthy change.
Alisha Beseth
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, MO 63144
Waitlist for new clients
If you're hoping to get unstuck from the past, move out of survival mode, and figure out how to thrive, please reach out! I'll help assess what's stuck, work with you to get unstuck, and collaborate with you to change and grow. I also really enjoy working with people who are ready to try EMDR (either as a primary approach or in conjunction with talk therapy, depending on your needs).
If you're hoping to get unstuck from the past, move out of survival mode, and figure out how to thrive, please reach out! I'll help assess what's stuck, work with you to get unstuck, and collaborate with you to change and grow. I also really enjoy working with people who are ready to try EMDR (either as a primary approach or in conjunction with talk therapy, depending on your needs).
Midwest Trauma Recovery Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, MO 63144
Living in a constant state of threat, insecurity, and anxiety does not need to be your normal. Together we will explore the root of your concerns and address them so that you’re no longer living in survival mode. My hope is that you walk away from therapy having gained an understanding of yourself and a sense of harmony with your mind, body, and spirit.
Living in a constant state of threat, insecurity, and anxiety does not need to be your normal. Together we will explore the root of your concerns and address them so that you’re no longer living in survival mode. My hope is that you walk away from therapy having gained an understanding of yourself and a sense of harmony with your mind, body, and spirit.
Kudos to you for considering counseling and researching your options. Whether you are returning to counseling or just getting started, it can be a daunting task, especially since counselors are not "one size fits all." Taking time to find a counselor that you "click with" can take your session from "okay" to meaningful and fulfilling. Many of my clients report feeling "stuck" in their situations and "tired of pretending to be okay". Some experience dark thoughts that they don't understand or know how to talk about, while others are ready for a change but don't know where to start. I often say, "being human is a messy experience."
Kudos to you for considering counseling and researching your options. Whether you are returning to counseling or just getting started, it can be a daunting task, especially since counselors are not "one size fits all." Taking time to find a counselor that you "click with" can take your session from "okay" to meaningful and fulfilling. Many of my clients report feeling "stuck" in their situations and "tired of pretending to be okay". Some experience dark thoughts that they don't understand or know how to talk about, while others are ready for a change but don't know where to start. I often say, "being human is a messy experience."
Lisa McCulloch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, MO 63144
Do you experience chronic trust issues, worry, irrational fears or a profound sense of loneliness? Do you have unexplainable triggers that cause feelings of panic, fear, or anger? Do you continue to feel stuck in the same patterns of thinking and reacting? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be experiencing the effects from unresolved trauma.
Do you experience chronic trust issues, worry, irrational fears or a profound sense of loneliness? Do you have unexplainable triggers that cause feelings of panic, fear, or anger? Do you continue to feel stuck in the same patterns of thinking and reacting? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be experiencing the effects from unresolved trauma.
Dr. Patricia Keller
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, MO 63144 (Online Only)
Are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure about your next steps? I'm dedicated to helping women navigate life's challenges and transitions, offering counseling, life coaching, and therapeutic support. I'm deeply committed to empowering individuals, especially during life challenges. My focus areas encompass stress management, anxiety, depression, motivation, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, and confidence, both in personal growth and career development.
Are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure about your next steps? I'm dedicated to helping women navigate life's challenges and transitions, offering counseling, life coaching, and therapeutic support. I'm deeply committed to empowering individuals, especially during life challenges. My focus areas encompass stress management, anxiety, depression, motivation, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, and confidence, both in personal growth and career development.
Christina Warden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Brentwood, MO 63144 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping critically-thinking women, sexual and gender minorities, and nontraditional couples who have already overcome so much, but find that something keeps holding them back. I help people decidedly outside the mainstream, who aren't looking for a professional to fit them back into conformity. I work best with individuals and couples who already have some practice with self-reflection but you now need a fresh perspective and stronger support. I enjoy helping diverse people, in terms of relationship style, abilities, brain type, or cultural identities. I also specialize in recovery from cults or narcissistic abuse.
I specialize in helping critically-thinking women, sexual and gender minorities, and nontraditional couples who have already overcome so much, but find that something keeps holding them back. I help people decidedly outside the mainstream, who aren't looking for a professional to fit them back into conformity. I work best with individuals and couples who already have some practice with self-reflection but you now need a fresh perspective and stronger support. I enjoy helping diverse people, in terms of relationship style, abilities, brain type, or cultural identities. I also specialize in recovery from cults or narcissistic abuse.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating a variety of life’s challenges. My approach to therapy is strength-based and collaborative. I believe that people inherently have the resources inside of them that they need to create the kind of life that they want. My role is to help people implement strategies to access and further develop those resources. I use evidence-based practices and my clinical training to help my clients lead lives where they feel healthier and more connected to themselves and their loved ones. I see psychotherapy as an avenue to pursue personal growth, empowerment, and positive change.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating a variety of life’s challenges. My approach to therapy is strength-based and collaborative. I believe that people inherently have the resources inside of them that they need to create the kind of life that they want. My role is to help people implement strategies to access and further develop those resources. I use evidence-based practices and my clinical training to help my clients lead lives where they feel healthier and more connected to themselves and their loved ones. I see psychotherapy as an avenue to pursue personal growth, empowerment, and positive change.
Making the first step in pursuit of bettering your mental health can be daunting and overwhelming. If you find yourself feeling stuck in life, grappling with feelings of hopelessness, loneliness, irritability, low self-esteem, anxiety, or overwhelmed by relationship challenges, know that you are not alone. You don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. I can assist you in making that first step forward. Imagine waking up each day feeling liberated from stress and worry, equipped with the tools and skills necessary to conquer everyday challenges. No longer held back by intrusive thoughts, overwhelming emotions, or past traumas.
Making the first step in pursuit of bettering your mental health can be daunting and overwhelming. If you find yourself feeling stuck in life, grappling with feelings of hopelessness, loneliness, irritability, low self-esteem, anxiety, or overwhelmed by relationship challenges, know that you are not alone. You don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. I can assist you in making that first step forward. Imagine waking up each day feeling liberated from stress and worry, equipped with the tools and skills necessary to conquer everyday challenges. No longer held back by intrusive thoughts, overwhelming emotions, or past traumas.
Jonathan Rieck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, MO 63144
Not accepting new clients
The use of parts work, IFS, mindfulness, somatic, and cognitive means together help build a scaffold to expand on your relationship with yourself is vital in my practice.
Beginning to search for a space to process emotions and experiences can be an intimidating space to navigate; I'm so glad to find you in this space of seeking support! I work with individuals to address many different issues and concern, including trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, attachment concerns, and life transitions. My aim is to partner with you to help build hope, resilience, and help recognize patterns you may experience and work to better understand them. People who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, and of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are welcome in this space.
The use of parts work, IFS, mindfulness, somatic, and cognitive means together help build a scaffold to expand on your relationship with yourself is vital in my practice.
Beginning to search for a space to process emotions and experiences can be an intimidating space to navigate; I'm so glad to find you in this space of seeking support! I work with individuals to address many different issues and concern, including trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, attachment concerns, and life transitions. My aim is to partner with you to help build hope, resilience, and help recognize patterns you may experience and work to better understand them. People who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, and of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are welcome in this space.
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Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, MO 63144
Not accepting new clients
There’s a voice in your head that constantly berates you. It endlessly echos the phrase “not good enough”, no matter how hard you try. You’re a grown adult and yet some people and situations make you feel like an anxious child. Perhaps you feel guilty even though you can’t recall doing anything wrong, which leads you to walk on eggshells in the face of conflict. Or maybe you feel like you're constantly self-sabotaging by pushing others away because you’re afraid of being abandoned. It seems like your body has two settings, you’re either on-edge or completely shut down. Life like this is exhausting, but you can't seem to get unstuck.
There’s a voice in your head that constantly berates you. It endlessly echos the phrase “not good enough”, no matter how hard you try. You’re a grown adult and yet some people and situations make you feel like an anxious child. Perhaps you feel guilty even though you can’t recall doing anything wrong, which leads you to walk on eggshells in the face of conflict. Or maybe you feel like you're constantly self-sabotaging by pushing others away because you’re afraid of being abandoned. It seems like your body has two settings, you’re either on-edge or completely shut down. Life like this is exhausting, but you can't seem to get unstuck.
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Maria Carella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63119 (Online Only)
My Treatment Orientation is eclectic and is informed by CPT, Insight Oriented, Somatic Therapy and Yoga to integrate mind and body.
I bring 30 years of experience working with women, couples and families. I am a gentle and compassionate listener who works hard to understand you and your concerns. I can help you sort through your thoughts and feelings so that you can make sense of the past and implement a plan for the future which includes clarity and compassion for yourself and others.
My Treatment Orientation is eclectic and is informed by CPT, Insight Oriented, Somatic Therapy and Yoga to integrate mind and body.
I bring 30 years of experience working with women, couples and families. I am a gentle and compassionate listener who works hard to understand you and your concerns. I can help you sort through your thoughts and feelings so that you can make sense of the past and implement a plan for the future which includes clarity and compassion for yourself and others.
Kari Englund-Moreton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
I approach therapy from a holistic perspective that honors all aspects of a person as an integrated whole, using body based somatic psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques at the core of my practice.
I strive to provide a warm, safe environment in which you can feel safe to share and process current experiences and past experiences that may be causing difficulty to your system. I believe that positive experiences and relationships are central to trauma recovery and are important to general well-being. I believe that psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery. I believe treatment is a creative process. We will work together to develop new insights that inform change. I currently do not have openings but I am happy to add you to my waitlist if that is your preference.
I approach therapy from a holistic perspective that honors all aspects of a person as an integrated whole, using body based somatic psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques at the core of my practice.
I strive to provide a warm, safe environment in which you can feel safe to share and process current experiences and past experiences that may be causing difficulty to your system. I believe that positive experiences and relationships are central to trauma recovery and are important to general well-being. I believe that psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery. I believe treatment is a creative process. We will work together to develop new insights that inform change. I currently do not have openings but I am happy to add you to my waitlist if that is your preference.
My name is Rebecca Ehrke and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified EMDR therapist and practice owner of Lifestream Integrative Healing Center. I chose the name, "Lifestream", from the concept of the "stream of life" that Peter Levine refers to in Somatic Experiencing. When someone experiences a traumatic event, it can disrupt the flow of their life path. Lifestream Integrative Healing Center offers holistic trauma treatment that helps individuals heal and return to the lives they were innately meant to have.
My name is Rebecca Ehrke and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified EMDR therapist and practice owner of Lifestream Integrative Healing Center. I chose the name, "Lifestream", from the concept of the "stream of life" that Peter Levine refers to in Somatic Experiencing. When someone experiences a traumatic event, it can disrupt the flow of their life path. Lifestream Integrative Healing Center offers holistic trauma treatment that helps individuals heal and return to the lives they were innately meant to have.
Nikki Redecker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clayton, MO 63105
Take a deep breath, slowly release, let your shoulders drop, notice the tension you are holding. I got you, stress settles in without us really realizing. Are you suffering from pain, frustration, and feeling stuck? Anxiety taking over? The same conflict playing over and over? I specialize in couples conflict, teen/adult anxiety/life transitions, and parenting/ co-parenting. I bring Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, CBT, Solution Focused, Some days we need to scream, cry, to slow down, sit in a place to unravel all that is raveled. Other days we need to dig deep to the real emotions and find ways to express those.
Take a deep breath, slowly release, let your shoulders drop, notice the tension you are holding. I got you, stress settles in without us really realizing. Are you suffering from pain, frustration, and feeling stuck? Anxiety taking over? The same conflict playing over and over? I specialize in couples conflict, teen/adult anxiety/life transitions, and parenting/ co-parenting. I bring Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, CBT, Solution Focused, Some days we need to scream, cry, to slow down, sit in a place to unravel all that is raveled. Other days we need to dig deep to the real emotions and find ways to express those.
Cheri Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
I utilize EMDR & Somatic EMDR as tools in the healing process.
Are you troubled by negative or distressing thoughts & memories from the past or present? Have you experienced a trauma? Perhaps you find yourself "overreacting" to minor or non-incidents. Do others say you're "too sensitive"? Maybe you have lost someone or something and you're finding it difficult to move forward. You are in a battle to reclaim you're stability, freedom, joy, self-confidence, self-worth, self-control, or even a part of yourself. Somehow you have lost your way & you would give just about anything to get back to how life used to be. Or maybe you desire something even better than before. . . .
I utilize EMDR & Somatic EMDR as tools in the healing process.
Are you troubled by negative or distressing thoughts & memories from the past or present? Have you experienced a trauma? Perhaps you find yourself "overreacting" to minor or non-incidents. Do others say you're "too sensitive"? Maybe you have lost someone or something and you're finding it difficult to move forward. You are in a battle to reclaim you're stability, freedom, joy, self-confidence, self-worth, self-control, or even a part of yourself. Somehow you have lost your way & you would give just about anything to get back to how life used to be. Or maybe you desire something even better than before. . . .
I support people who are experiencing symptoms of chronic stress and trauma by utilizing EMDR and somatic work.
I believe that counseling is a collaborative process, so I hope to involve individuals in their goals and tools to overcome life difficulties with greater ease and self-awareness. Life experiences are a part of us whether they are good and bad and having support to understand them is the first step! My main focus is to provide a compassionate space for all who come into my office. The next part is we work through your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. In a way, I am holding a mirror for you to see your self in a different light and supporting you through every step.
I support people who are experiencing symptoms of chronic stress and trauma by utilizing EMDR and somatic work.
I believe that counseling is a collaborative process, so I hope to involve individuals in their goals and tools to overcome life difficulties with greater ease and self-awareness. Life experiences are a part of us whether they are good and bad and having support to understand them is the first step! My main focus is to provide a compassionate space for all who come into my office. The next part is we work through your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. In a way, I am holding a mirror for you to see your self in a different light and supporting you through every step.
Stacey Budke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clayton, MO 63105
I believe we all have the capacity to improve our lives and understand ourselves more fully. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help. Appreciating and respecting that courage, my work is to help my clients attain their goals. We do this together as a team. Being stuck personally or professionally is poignantly uncomfortable. Together we can move thru and beyond this state and get to the other side. To address your individuality I utilize a wide array of interventions: mindfulness-based talk therapy, somatic techniques, art therapy, music therapy.
I believe we all have the capacity to improve our lives and understand ourselves more fully. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help. Appreciating and respecting that courage, my work is to help my clients attain their goals. We do this together as a team. Being stuck personally or professionally is poignantly uncomfortable. Together we can move thru and beyond this state and get to the other side. To address your individuality I utilize a wide array of interventions: mindfulness-based talk therapy, somatic techniques, art therapy, music therapy.
Davorka Marovic-Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clayton, MO 63105
By combining brain-based therapy with heart-centered, somatic, and emotion-focused interventions, you will gain a deeper understanding of the underlying meanings of your emotions and the importance of addressing them.
The therapeutic relationship plays a pivotal role in facilitating clients' progress and growth. It fosters the development of trust, empathy, and rapport, which are essential for promoting insight, healing, and positive change. To help you achieve your goals more effectively, I integrate evidence-based modalities with a unique assessment I created. This assessment provides insights into your attachment and relational experiences, lifeline, developmental ruptures, protective factors, and intergenerational influences impacting your mental health.
By combining brain-based therapy with heart-centered, somatic, and emotion-focused interventions, you will gain a deeper understanding of the underlying meanings of your emotions and the importance of addressing them.
The therapeutic relationship plays a pivotal role in facilitating clients' progress and growth. It fosters the development of trust, empathy, and rapport, which are essential for promoting insight, healing, and positive change. To help you achieve your goals more effectively, I integrate evidence-based modalities with a unique assessment I created. This assessment provides insights into your attachment and relational experiences, lifeline, developmental ruptures, protective factors, and intergenerational influences impacting your mental health.
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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.