Somatic Therapists in Frontenac, MO
Katelynn Armstrong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, SEP, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Frontenac, MO 63131 (Online Only)
I primarily utilize Somatic Experiencing and attachment theory to help clients get to the root of their anxiety, disordered eating, body image struggles, perfectionism, and many other concerns.
We might be a good match if you suspect that past experiences are affecting you, if you are seeking a deeper connection with yourself and others, or if you’ve tried other types of therapy but haven’t experienced lasting healing. I believe the body naturally wants to move toward healing and use this approach through my work with trauma, anxiety, and stress. I am passionate about equipping people to work through past, present, and future challenges and strive to be a peaceful and supportive presence in the process. I believe therapy is a place for laughter, tears, connection, and healing.
I primarily utilize Somatic Experiencing and attachment theory to help clients get to the root of their anxiety, disordered eating, body image struggles, perfectionism, and many other concerns.
We might be a good match if you suspect that past experiences are affecting you, if you are seeking a deeper connection with yourself and others, or if you’ve tried other types of therapy but haven’t experienced lasting healing. I believe the body naturally wants to move toward healing and use this approach through my work with trauma, anxiety, and stress. I am passionate about equipping people to work through past, present, and future challenges and strive to be a peaceful and supportive presence in the process. I believe therapy is a place for laughter, tears, connection, and healing.
Whig Mullins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSN, RN, BS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frontenac, MO 63131
Effective management of emotions can be challenging. Together we can open doors to create a better more enjoyable life. People often come to our practice seeking relief from life's challenges and leave with both a new perspective and living happier than ever. I specialize in RO-DBT, Radically Open - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and work with a variety of clients using DBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness skills, life optimization and a variety of other techniques and skills.
Effective management of emotions can be challenging. Together we can open doors to create a better more enjoyable life. People often come to our practice seeking relief from life's challenges and leave with both a new perspective and living happier than ever. I specialize in RO-DBT, Radically Open - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and work with a variety of clients using DBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness skills, life optimization and a variety of other techniques and skills.
Erin Randol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frontenac, MO 63131 (Online Only)
Adult therapy provided by Erin Randol, MSW, LCSW to residents of Missouri, Vermont, Florida, and South Carolina. If you are needing assistance to process your complex trauma symptoms, I specialize in trauma treatment and trauma informed care strategies. You may be needing therapy treatment with a targeted focus on trauma treatment beyond traditional talk therapy. Treatment tailored to complex childhood traumas are provided throughout every session, as needed. A secondary area of specialty is in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), using strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Adult therapy provided by Erin Randol, MSW, LCSW to residents of Missouri, Vermont, Florida, and South Carolina. If you are needing assistance to process your complex trauma symptoms, I specialize in trauma treatment and trauma informed care strategies. You may be needing therapy treatment with a targeted focus on trauma treatment beyond traditional talk therapy. Treatment tailored to complex childhood traumas are provided throughout every session, as needed. A secondary area of specialty is in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), using strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Emily Mitchell-Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Frontenac, MO 63131 (Online Only)
Growing up is HARD. You get home after a tiring day at school or work, where you felt invisible. You sat with friends or coworkers at lunch, but left feeling like they don’t really get you. You know you have a mountain of to-dos waiting for you at home. Your mom says something to you that causes you to snap back at her, and you’re not even sure why. The overwhelm takes over. You grab your phone and start to scroll, which leaves you feeling numb, empty and alone. Figuring out who you are and what you want is hard while navigating school, work, friends, family, and relationships. You just wish things were easier.
Growing up is HARD. You get home after a tiring day at school or work, where you felt invisible. You sat with friends or coworkers at lunch, but left feeling like they don’t really get you. You know you have a mountain of to-dos waiting for you at home. Your mom says something to you that causes you to snap back at her, and you’re not even sure why. The overwhelm takes over. You grab your phone and start to scroll, which leaves you feeling numb, empty and alone. Figuring out who you are and what you want is hard while navigating school, work, friends, family, and relationships. You just wish things were easier.
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Alexandra Solaro - Somatic Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems therapy are experiential and focused, but gentle, using awareness of what is happening in the body and mind to restore self-regulation, internal balance and presence.
We seek help when our way of relating to ourselves and others is no longer working for us. It can be daunting to look outside of ourselves to gain an understanding of something so personal, but taking this step offers the opportunity to cultivate powerful tools for adaptation, self-regulation and productive relationships. The tools that I use come from Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems Therapy. These therapeutic modalities speak to the mind, body and heart, respectively, offering a holistic path to transformational change.
Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems therapy are experiential and focused, but gentle, using awareness of what is happening in the body and mind to restore self-regulation, internal balance and presence.
We seek help when our way of relating to ourselves and others is no longer working for us. It can be daunting to look outside of ourselves to gain an understanding of something so personal, but taking this step offers the opportunity to cultivate powerful tools for adaptation, self-regulation and productive relationships. The tools that I use come from Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems Therapy. These therapeutic modalities speak to the mind, body and heart, respectively, offering a holistic path to transformational change.
Elise Harowitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, SEP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
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.
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.
Stephanie Malzahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I use a systems and developmental approach that integrates attachment-based, mindfulness and somatic practices.
Welcome! Do you feel overwhelmed, dismissed, or undervalued? Are you looking for more meaningful connection? Persistent exposure to stress can show up in our bodies, our work ethic, our social interactions, sleep habits and so much more. What happens to us early in life influences our ability to cope with the stress and setbacks that life can throw at us. Whether it's a chronic health issue, recent or past trauma, grief, or relationship conflict, you don't have to experience it alone. I have an integrative and person-centered approach that uses the therapeutic relationship to rebuild connection to yourself, others and the world.
I use a systems and developmental approach that integrates attachment-based, mindfulness and somatic practices.
Welcome! Do you feel overwhelmed, dismissed, or undervalued? Are you looking for more meaningful connection? Persistent exposure to stress can show up in our bodies, our work ethic, our social interactions, sleep habits and so much more. What happens to us early in life influences our ability to cope with the stress and setbacks that life can throw at us. Whether it's a chronic health issue, recent or past trauma, grief, or relationship conflict, you don't have to experience it alone. I have an integrative and person-centered approach that uses the therapeutic relationship to rebuild connection to yourself, others and the world.
Through cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic awareness techniques, we talk about the things that matter most to you.
Are you are struggling with where you are right now? Do you feel stressed or disconnected? Maybe you have chosen to make a big change recently. . . or you feel like you’re living in a situation that you don’t control? Therapy can help. It is possible to decrease anxiety and sadness and feel more resilient, connected, and joyful.
Through cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic awareness techniques, we talk about the things that matter most to you.
Are you are struggling with where you are right now? Do you feel stressed or disconnected? Maybe you have chosen to make a big change recently. . . or you feel like you’re living in a situation that you don’t control? Therapy can help. It is possible to decrease anxiety and sadness and feel more resilient, connected, and joyful.
Monica Uthlaut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
*My specialties include: healing trauma through neuroscience; Somatic EMDR; Natural Processing ( somatic/body work - a "bottom up" strategy for effectively healing a dysregulated nervous system and trauma, which often presents like "anxiety/depression/mood symptoms"); holistic and integrative nutritional wellness; narcissistic abuse; domestic violence.
Unbeknownst to many, the stigma associated with therapy is lifting. Society is learning and realizing overall health needs to be a non-negotiable. My passion lies in supporting/educating clients on what trauma actually is (and is not) and how to effectively heal. My ideal client is ready to do some hard work and is willing to be challenged. You are curious and brave enough to look inside and identify road blocks, get honest with self, work on vulnerability, improve awareness, and face your fears. Together, we will identify and dig out the roots that no longer serve you and cultivate a healthier and more fulfilling path.
*My specialties include: healing trauma through neuroscience; Somatic EMDR; Natural Processing ( somatic/body work - a "bottom up" strategy for effectively healing a dysregulated nervous system and trauma, which often presents like "anxiety/depression/mood symptoms"); holistic and integrative nutritional wellness; narcissistic abuse; domestic violence.
Unbeknownst to many, the stigma associated with therapy is lifting. Society is learning and realizing overall health needs to be a non-negotiable. My passion lies in supporting/educating clients on what trauma actually is (and is not) and how to effectively heal. My ideal client is ready to do some hard work and is willing to be challenged. You are curious and brave enough to look inside and identify road blocks, get honest with self, work on vulnerability, improve awareness, and face your fears. Together, we will identify and dig out the roots that no longer serve you and cultivate a healthier and more fulfilling path.
Melissa Koch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I incorporate bottom up approaches (which get to the root causes), including somatic experiencing and other experiential modalities.
Do you struggle with knowing what you want out of life? Do you have a hard time in and out of relationships? I help people to form a meaningful relationship with themself and others. My specialties include women’s concerns, relational and attachment concerns, and disordered eating. Feeling lost in life, the on the edge feeling of anxiety, the weighted down feelings of depression, or preoccupation with weight and food do not need to define you and be a part of your daily life. I have seen clients begin the journey of healing and achieve the healthy and happy life they want.
I incorporate bottom up approaches (which get to the root causes), including somatic experiencing and other experiential modalities.
Do you struggle with knowing what you want out of life? Do you have a hard time in and out of relationships? I help people to form a meaningful relationship with themself and others. My specialties include women’s concerns, relational and attachment concerns, and disordered eating. Feeling lost in life, the on the edge feeling of anxiety, the weighted down feelings of depression, or preoccupation with weight and food do not need to define you and be a part of your daily life. I have seen clients begin the journey of healing and achieve the healthy and happy life they want.
Abby Evilsizor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63122 (Online Only)
While my most commonly used approaches are somatic based, treatments are not one size fits all.
Fuerza means strength in Spanish and that is what I wish for all of my clients who come to Fuerza Wellness. What I hope for you during therapy is that you are able to find the strength you need to get through life’s challenges AND to allow yourself to let go and soften. That you can dream of your future AND live in the moment. That you may know your identities AND be confident in what those are. If you are going through a major life transition, coming into your own as an adult, are bicultural, or in the perinatal (pre-pregnancy, pregnant, postpartum) phase of life, we may be a good fit to work together!
While my most commonly used approaches are somatic based, treatments are not one size fits all.
Fuerza means strength in Spanish and that is what I wish for all of my clients who come to Fuerza Wellness. What I hope for you during therapy is that you are able to find the strength you need to get through life’s challenges AND to allow yourself to let go and soften. That you can dream of your future AND live in the moment. That you may know your identities AND be confident in what those are. If you are going through a major life transition, coming into your own as an adult, are bicultural, or in the perinatal (pre-pregnancy, pregnant, postpartum) phase of life, we may be a good fit to work together!
Cynthia Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from experience in treating clients at both residential and outpatient levels of care using Attachment-based & Somatic Trauma approaches, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), IFS informed, drama therapy, and other expressive-based interventions.
We can all resonate with feelings of disconnection - from ourselves, from people around us, from our purpose, from hope & peace. I believe that each individual has the ability to close the gap of disconnection and live a life characterized by healthy connection and emotional stability. My job is to show you how to access the necessary tools to do so, equip you to use them, and encourage you towards growth and healing. Therapy can feel intimidating, so I strive to offer a safe, secure, and compassionate space to meet you where you are at and allow you to move forward.
I draw from experience in treating clients at both residential and outpatient levels of care using Attachment-based & Somatic Trauma approaches, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), IFS informed, drama therapy, and other expressive-based interventions.
We can all resonate with feelings of disconnection - from ourselves, from people around us, from our purpose, from hope & peace. I believe that each individual has the ability to close the gap of disconnection and live a life characterized by healthy connection and emotional stability. My job is to show you how to access the necessary tools to do so, equip you to use them, and encourage you towards growth and healing. Therapy can feel intimidating, so I strive to offer a safe, secure, and compassionate space to meet you where you are at and allow you to move forward.
I utilize Brainspotting, somatic and narrative tools, and also integrate the latest research in attachment, neurobiology and trauma.
Now accepting new clients! Whatever struggle is motivating you to start counseling, something inside is knocking. The knock may be feeling depressed, anxious, angry, or overwhelmed. It may be feeling disconnected in relationships and from what is meaningful in your life, a sense of emptiness or lack of purpose. To answer that knock means to turn inward, which can be challenging and uncomfortable at times, yet I whole-heartedly believe the life you seek is patiently waiting! The pain you are experiencing is actually an invitation for healing and growth. Answer the knock. When things break down, breakthroughs happen.
I utilize Brainspotting, somatic and narrative tools, and also integrate the latest research in attachment, neurobiology and trauma.
Now accepting new clients! Whatever struggle is motivating you to start counseling, something inside is knocking. The knock may be feeling depressed, anxious, angry, or overwhelmed. It may be feeling disconnected in relationships and from what is meaningful in your life, a sense of emptiness or lack of purpose. To answer that knock means to turn inward, which can be challenging and uncomfortable at times, yet I whole-heartedly believe the life you seek is patiently waiting! The pain you are experiencing is actually an invitation for healing and growth. Answer the knock. When things break down, breakthroughs happen.
Tara Hoppe Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I am trained in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Creative Arts Therapy, Sound Healing, Jungian Theory, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already struggling and in need of support. I believe that feeling seen and heard can serve as a powerfully reparative experience, especially in a space of non-judgment and acceptance. I am honored and committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment to help clients connect with themselves in an authentic, safe, and self-compassionate way. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, utilizing a neuro-biologically focused approach that assists restoration of the authentic self with self-regulation, wholeness, and a sense of aliveness.
I am trained in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Creative Arts Therapy, Sound Healing, Jungian Theory, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already struggling and in need of support. I believe that feeling seen and heard can serve as a powerfully reparative experience, especially in a space of non-judgment and acceptance. I am honored and committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment to help clients connect with themselves in an authentic, safe, and self-compassionate way. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, utilizing a neuro-biologically focused approach that assists restoration of the authentic self with self-regulation, wholeness, and a sense of aliveness.
Cottage Door Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63122 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Using an integrative therapy modality that borrows from CBT, DBT, ERP, Narrative Therapy, ACT, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing as well as techniques utilized in Art, Music, and Bibliotherapy, I focus on building an empathetic, reparative relationship and employing research-backed treatment strategies to optimize your ability to grow during our time together.
You feel lost, like everything you’ve tried thus far hasn’t made you feel better. Your mind is clouded with anxiety, and you lack motivation to engage with those around you. You feel scattered, overwhelmed, and stuck. You long for a calm that feels…elusive. Cottage Door Counseling can help. I provide a warm, supportive environment where you’re able to gain deeper insight into yourself, conquer fears and obstacles with confidence, and create the balance you’ve been searching for.
Using an integrative therapy modality that borrows from CBT, DBT, ERP, Narrative Therapy, ACT, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing as well as techniques utilized in Art, Music, and Bibliotherapy, I focus on building an empathetic, reparative relationship and employing research-backed treatment strategies to optimize your ability to grow during our time together.
You feel lost, like everything you’ve tried thus far hasn’t made you feel better. Your mind is clouded with anxiety, and you lack motivation to engage with those around you. You feel scattered, overwhelmed, and stuck. You long for a calm that feels…elusive. Cottage Door Counseling can help. I provide a warm, supportive environment where you’re able to gain deeper insight into yourself, conquer fears and obstacles with confidence, and create the balance you’ve been searching for.
Kari Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CYT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
What I have found that brings people to therapy is a tension between two things, which is often an internal feeling and something that is happening in life. Sometimes this becomes so overwhelming that it feels as though we are drowning in decisions and feelings. Often it is our unconscious complexes and attachments that constellate this type of energy. I practice in-depth psychotherapy with a Jungian influence. This type of therapy is unstructured and long-term, which allows for space and flexibility for the healing process to occur.
What I have found that brings people to therapy is a tension between two things, which is often an internal feeling and something that is happening in life. Sometimes this becomes so overwhelming that it feels as though we are drowning in decisions and feelings. Often it is our unconscious complexes and attachments that constellate this type of energy. I practice in-depth psychotherapy with a Jungian influence. This type of therapy is unstructured and long-term, which allows for space and flexibility for the healing process to occur.
Kristen Ratican
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
We are wired to repeat deeply learned patterns that, at a certain point, no longer serve us. Whether it’s in your personal relationships, or your relationship with yourself, at times you may find yourself feeling stuck in a repetitive loop, with outcomes that feel undesirable or out of your control. Together we can identify and explore these patterns in order to define your goals and work towards meaningful growth.
We are wired to repeat deeply learned patterns that, at a certain point, no longer serve us. Whether it’s in your personal relationships, or your relationship with yourself, at times you may find yourself feeling stuck in a repetitive loop, with outcomes that feel undesirable or out of your control. Together we can identify and explore these patterns in order to define your goals and work towards meaningful growth.
Hilary Spears
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Do you struggle with low self-worth that impacts your confidence in who you are as a parent, co-worker, or friend? Do you feel exhausted by your to-do list and the everyday demands of life? Do you wonder if life could feel different? If you could show up better for your family, teammates, or friends? We believe there is hope for everyone and that we weren't designed to do life alone. Karis House Community Counseling Network is a Gospel-centered counseling and organizational health ministry that provides affordable, professional counseling for individuals, couples (married, premarital, etc), families, and groups.
Do you struggle with low self-worth that impacts your confidence in who you are as a parent, co-worker, or friend? Do you feel exhausted by your to-do list and the everyday demands of life? Do you wonder if life could feel different? If you could show up better for your family, teammates, or friends? We believe there is hope for everyone and that we weren't designed to do life alone. Karis House Community Counseling Network is a Gospel-centered counseling and organizational health ministry that provides affordable, professional counseling for individuals, couples (married, premarital, etc), families, and groups.
Many of us long for genuine connection and safety in relation to ourselves and to others. Sometimes we want to better understand who we are and where we came from, but it can feel daunting to even know where to begin. Other times, we hope for tools and awareness that can enable us to feel more regulated, as we move forward through challenging moments. Whatever it is that brought you here today, Emily finds it to be an honor to walk alongside you. Through a fostering of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, she strives to create healthy settings for change, growth, and healing.
Many of us long for genuine connection and safety in relation to ourselves and to others. Sometimes we want to better understand who we are and where we came from, but it can feel daunting to even know where to begin. Other times, we hope for tools and awareness that can enable us to feel more regulated, as we move forward through challenging moments. Whatever it is that brought you here today, Emily finds it to be an honor to walk alongside you. Through a fostering of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, she strives to create healthy settings for change, growth, and healing.
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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.