Somatic Therapists in University City, MO
Monica Uthlaut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130
*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.
Davorka Marovic-Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130
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.
Chatonia Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130 (Online Only)
Therapies used in session may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and a student of Somatic Therapy.
You sometimes feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you don’t know where to start. You wake up feeling irritated, overwhelmed, sad, heavy, or hopeless. It can be hard to show your feelings or get through the day when you think no one will understand or that you will be judged. You are never alone even when you feel like you are! I am here to listen and to help you feel supported. Let’s work together to help you find more successful ways to utilize your current strengths and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Therapies used in session may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and a student of Somatic Therapy.
You sometimes feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you don’t know where to start. You wake up feeling irritated, overwhelmed, sad, heavy, or hopeless. It can be hard to show your feelings or get through the day when you think no one will understand or that you will be judged. You are never alone even when you feel like you are! I am here to listen and to help you feel supported. Let’s work together to help you find more successful ways to utilize your current strengths and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
I integrate a variety of modalities in sessions, including parts work, attachment theory, somatic techniques, and creative exploration.
Are you looking to make a change but keep getting stuck in old, unsatisfying patterns? Is there a life transition (for example, opening up a relationship or a later-in-life coming out) you're having trouble with? I'm a queer therapist passionate about working with people who want support in navigating life's complexities. Together, in a non-judgmental space, we will find approaches that work to repair attachment wounds, address past traumas, and get curious about limiting beliefs so you can live a more expansive and authentic life.
I integrate a variety of modalities in sessions, including parts work, attachment theory, somatic techniques, and creative exploration.
Are you looking to make a change but keep getting stuck in old, unsatisfying patterns? Is there a life transition (for example, opening up a relationship or a later-in-life coming out) you're having trouble with? I'm a queer therapist passionate about working with people who want support in navigating life's complexities. Together, in a non-judgmental space, we will find approaches that work to repair attachment wounds, address past traumas, and get curious about limiting beliefs so you can live a more expansive and authentic life.
First Choice Counseling Professional Corporation
Licensed Professional Counselor, ThD Psy, PhD CES, LPCCS, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
University City, MO 63130
Our patients are individuals, couples or groups who have been struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorder and other behavioral challenges that have made ordinary day to day functioning impossible or extremely difficult. Through evidence-based clinical mental health therapy that includes EMDR, CBT, DBT, and SFBT, we assess, and diagnose individuals, couples and groups providing evidenced-based treatment plans.
Our patients are individuals, couples or groups who have been struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorder and other behavioral challenges that have made ordinary day to day functioning impossible or extremely difficult. Through evidence-based clinical mental health therapy that includes EMDR, CBT, DBT, and SFBT, we assess, and diagnose individuals, couples and groups providing evidenced-based treatment plans.
First Choice Counseling Professional Corporation
Counselor, PhD CES, ThD PSY, MAC, MA, LPCCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130
I hold two doctorates one in psychology and a master's degree in clinical mental health care, and professional counseling making me a highly qualified professional counselor, clinician, and therapist. Additionally, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). My expertise lies in providing talk therapy to individuals of all ages, including adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and groups. To ensure the best outcomes for my clients, I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy as an initial approach. This allows me to effectively address their specific situations and circumstances.
I hold two doctorates one in psychology and a master's degree in clinical mental health care, and professional counseling making me a highly qualified professional counselor, clinician, and therapist. Additionally, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). My expertise lies in providing talk therapy to individuals of all ages, including adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and groups. To ensure the best outcomes for my clients, I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy as an initial approach. This allows me to effectively address their specific situations and circumstances.
Melissa T Scolaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
University City, MO 63130
Waitlist for new clients
When the challenges of life and relationship present you with complex dilemmas and create painful or uncomfortable symptoms, therapy offers an opportunity for healing and long-lasting psychological change.
The power of therapy is in the way it expands your choice in behaviors or ways of seeing others, yourself and your life circumstances.
Through a compassionate journey of self-exploration I will help you work toward a fuller understanding of yourself which will lead to greater choice in how you live, love, work and play.
It is a privilege to join you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.
When the challenges of life and relationship present you with complex dilemmas and create painful or uncomfortable symptoms, therapy offers an opportunity for healing and long-lasting psychological change.
The power of therapy is in the way it expands your choice in behaviors or ways of seeing others, yourself and your life circumstances.
Through a compassionate journey of self-exploration I will help you work toward a fuller understanding of yourself which will lead to greater choice in how you live, love, work and play.
It is a privilege to join you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.
Gladys Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, NCC, MAC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
University City, MO 63130 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in trauma, addiction, depression and anxiety, as well as stress and adjustment. I address the whole person in treatment planning. Individuals that work with me are empowered and encourages to meet their selected goal to achieve balance in their lives. We work together to form goals and I help you navigate the journey to wellness. We will use the body as a resource, as well as art, movement and poetry if a person chooses.This is a veteran owned business. I served 27 years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman (Medic), I work with first Responders and thrir families, veterans and MST.
I have extensive training in trauma, addiction, depression and anxiety, as well as stress and adjustment. I address the whole person in treatment planning. Individuals that work with me are empowered and encourages to meet their selected goal to achieve balance in their lives. We work together to form goals and I help you navigate the journey to wellness. We will use the body as a resource, as well as art, movement and poetry if a person chooses.This is a veteran owned business. I served 27 years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman (Medic), I work with first Responders and thrir families, veterans and MST.
Sharí Montague
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130
Waitlist for new clients
I have several years of experience and training in the field of sex addiction and betrayal trauma and am currently a Certified Sex Addiction Specialist (CSAT) through International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP).
I have several years of experience and training in the field of sex addiction and betrayal trauma and am currently a Certified Sex Addiction Specialist (CSAT) through International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP).
Cherese M Alcorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130
Are you struggling to prioritize your own needs, but you’re able to take care of everyone else’s? Are you exhausted but unable to rest peacefully? Do you doubt yourself and minimize your accomplishments? Mental health care is different for people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals. You may face unique hardships, including discrimination, affecting your mental health. Traditional therapy can feel inadequate, but, as a black female therapist, Cherese M. Alcorn, MSW, LCSW, offers a profound understanding and empathetic approach. She aids high-achievers in balancing their mind, body, and spirit so they can lead effectively.
Are you struggling to prioritize your own needs, but you’re able to take care of everyone else’s? Are you exhausted but unable to rest peacefully? Do you doubt yourself and minimize your accomplishments? Mental health care is different for people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals. You may face unique hardships, including discrimination, affecting your mental health. Traditional therapy can feel inadequate, but, as a black female therapist, Cherese M. Alcorn, MSW, LCSW, offers a profound understanding and empathetic approach. She aids high-achievers in balancing their mind, body, and spirit so they can lead effectively.
Greg Tissi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA Ed, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself at a moment where you are wondering how to refine how you hold space for yourself and others around you? Get off the exhausting treadmill, move with intention, and realign with the trust you have envisioned for yourself. Expect your space to be held just for you, room to breathe, and authentic, non-judgmental support. In a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and integrative space, all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, and bodies are welcome. If not right now, then when will it be time for you to give yourself permission to transform? Success can take many forms.
Do you find yourself at a moment where you are wondering how to refine how you hold space for yourself and others around you? Get off the exhausting treadmill, move with intention, and realign with the trust you have envisioned for yourself. Expect your space to be held just for you, room to breathe, and authentic, non-judgmental support. In a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and integrative space, all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, and bodies are welcome. If not right now, then when will it be time for you to give yourself permission to transform? Success can take many forms.
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Feeling fractured from your once-strong sense of self can be confusing, isolating, and painful. Oftentimes these feelings can arise from societal pressures to conform, living in a sex-negative society, or relationship and systemic trauma. Sex & relationship therapy can be a good fit for improving the relational quality of your life and accessing desire as a tool for living well. I specialize in supporting individuals and relationships (of all styles) who struggle to access authenticity and wholeness in their daily lives. I work best with engaged clients who practice active self reflection.
Feeling fractured from your once-strong sense of self can be confusing, isolating, and painful. Oftentimes these feelings can arise from societal pressures to conform, living in a sex-negative society, or relationship and systemic trauma. Sex & relationship therapy can be a good fit for improving the relational quality of your life and accessing desire as a tool for living well. I specialize in supporting individuals and relationships (of all styles) who struggle to access authenticity and wholeness in their daily lives. I work best with engaged clients who practice active self reflection.
Anna (Yue) Tan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130
Hello there. Helping clients, and teaching them skills to empower themselves is my priority. I work with adolescents, adults, immigrants, and the BIPOC community. I specialize in school issues, emotional disturbances, life transitions, generational trauma, and more. I offer a sliding scale to accommodate clients' needs. I am committed to creating a just and compassionate society where everyone has easy access to the care they need to thrive.
Hello there. Helping clients, and teaching them skills to empower themselves is my priority. I work with adolescents, adults, immigrants, and the BIPOC community. I specialize in school issues, emotional disturbances, life transitions, generational trauma, and more. I offer a sliding scale to accommodate clients' needs. I am committed to creating a just and compassionate society where everyone has easy access to the care they need to thrive.
Anessa Kemna
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you’re always saying “I should be able to…” followed by a huge wave of shame? Are you constantly hounded by an inner critic who never shuts up? Do you feel like you just can’t get the hang of existing in the world? If you do, you’re not alone. Lots of us are trying to live by a manual that never seems to work quite right. It doesn't work right because it’s written by a society that doesn’t consider your individual needs. It says there’s one way to do things, and if you can’t do it that way, there’s something wrong with you. I want to help you write a manual that's truly created for you.
Do you feel like you’re always saying “I should be able to…” followed by a huge wave of shame? Are you constantly hounded by an inner critic who never shuts up? Do you feel like you just can’t get the hang of existing in the world? If you do, you’re not alone. Lots of us are trying to live by a manual that never seems to work quite right. It doesn't work right because it’s written by a society that doesn’t consider your individual needs. It says there’s one way to do things, and if you can’t do it that way, there’s something wrong with you. I want to help you write a manual that's truly created for you.
Alyssa Castaño-Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University City, MO 63130
Waitlist for new clients
I work with the healers and helpers who not only have seen the worst in their work, but also have a personal history of trauma. So many in the healing and helping professions have painful backgrounds that have fueled their fire to care for others. Healers experience some of the worst and most rampant burnout which can stem from a number of places including vicarious trauma and having past traumas triggered by clients, systems, and the overall work. Move from an inner place of fear, imposter syndrome and co-dependency to a place of inner security.
I work with the healers and helpers who not only have seen the worst in their work, but also have a personal history of trauma. So many in the healing and helping professions have painful backgrounds that have fueled their fire to care for others. Healers experience some of the worst and most rampant burnout which can stem from a number of places including vicarious trauma and having past traumas triggered by clients, systems, and the overall work. Move from an inner place of fear, imposter syndrome and co-dependency to a place of inner security.
Specializing in nature-based mental health therapy for adolescents and adults, my practice provides integrative treatment for addiction, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/trauma, life transitions, and anxiety. We can meet for therapy in nature (sitting/walking/hiking outside) or virtually.
Specializing in nature-based mental health therapy for adolescents and adults, my practice provides integrative treatment for addiction, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/trauma, life transitions, and anxiety. We can meet for therapy in nature (sitting/walking/hiking outside) or virtually.
Jonathan Rieck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130
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.
Lauren G Kempton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130
Not accepting new clients
Many of us carry around an old burden or ache that's been there so long that we may wonder if we'll ever be without it. We use any number of different ways to escape or cope — numbing, scrolling, ruminating, perfectionism, distraction, tuning out our feelings. I'm human; I've done all of these things, too. I know how difficult it can be to see the possibilities of feeling better when you are stuck in survival mode and old patterns. But if you're ready to let go of these burdens, and learn to feel everything that you are beyond the distraction, disconnection and pain, then I'm ready to do it with you.
Many of us carry around an old burden or ache that's been there so long that we may wonder if we'll ever be without it. We use any number of different ways to escape or cope — numbing, scrolling, ruminating, perfectionism, distraction, tuning out our feelings. I'm human; I've done all of these things, too. I know how difficult it can be to see the possibilities of feeling better when you are stuck in survival mode and old patterns. But if you're ready to let go of these burdens, and learn to feel everything that you are beyond the distraction, disconnection and pain, then I'm ready to do it with you.
Deidra O'Loughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
University City, MO 63130
Not accepting new clients
From the very beginning, with sensitivity and compassion, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space in which you can express thoughts, feelings, dreams, and desires that you may feel unable to share elsewhere. I believe that constructive change occurs when we work collaboratively to develop insight into your current struggles; only then can we find ways to help you move forward. I have experience and interest in working with adults and older adolescents with anxiety, trauma histories, creative people, and those who wish to explore various aspects of their identities, including people who are LGBTQ+.
From the very beginning, with sensitivity and compassion, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space in which you can express thoughts, feelings, dreams, and desires that you may feel unable to share elsewhere. I believe that constructive change occurs when we work collaboratively to develop insight into your current struggles; only then can we find ways to help you move forward. I have experience and interest in working with adults and older adolescents with anxiety, trauma histories, creative people, and those who wish to explore various aspects of their identities, including people who are LGBTQ+.
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Toni Richter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT, TCYM
Verified Verified
Clayton, MO 63117 (Online Only)
I use EMDR, somatic experiencing, and yoga to help women heal from trauma to live with more confidence, a sense of safety, intention, and purpose.
You are a woman and feel exhausted from feelings of shame, fear, and resentment. You desperately want something different. You want to give and receive love that feels authentic to you. Connect more to yourself. You want to stop stuffing down your needs and feelings for others. You want to let go of people-pleasing, break old patterns, and hold boundaries but you’re stuck in protective mode."My needs don't matter", "I'm worthless", or "I'm not good enough" play too often in your mind. You desperately want to release this pain to live, parent, and experience life differently. Awaken a life with feelings of safety and resilience.
I use EMDR, somatic experiencing, and yoga to help women heal from trauma to live with more confidence, a sense of safety, intention, and purpose.
You are a woman and feel exhausted from feelings of shame, fear, and resentment. You desperately want something different. You want to give and receive love that feels authentic to you. Connect more to yourself. You want to stop stuffing down your needs and feelings for others. You want to let go of people-pleasing, break old patterns, and hold boundaries but you’re stuck in protective mode."My needs don't matter", "I'm worthless", or "I'm not good enough" play too often in your mind. You desperately want to release this pain to live, parent, and experience life differently. Awaken a life with feelings of safety and resilience.
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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.