Somatic Therapists in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC
Stefan J. Simanovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27605
Stefan supports people in their healing using integrative therapies such as EMDR therapy, hypnosis, somatic experiencing, grounding techniques, and regression therapy.
Visit the website to learn more about Stefan's practice, services, and insurance/payment info. You can submit a form on the contact page to schedule a (free) consultation prior to setting up an initial appointment.
Stefan supports people in their healing using integrative therapies such as EMDR therapy, hypnosis, somatic experiencing, grounding techniques, and regression therapy.
Visit the website to learn more about Stefan's practice, services, and insurance/payment info. You can submit a form on the contact page to schedule a (free) consultation prior to setting up an initial appointment.
Kate Sutton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEdS, LCMHC, SEP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27605
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Level II EMDR trained, Certified Safe and Sound Protocol provider, and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
I help women ditch negative body image and eating disorders to feel more freedom, confidence and joy. My clients are highly sensitive, resilient people who are tired of binging, food restriction, over-exercise, and low self-esteem. Despite all their accomplishments and self-help efforts they can't turn off their thoughts and perfectionism. They worry about the impact it's having on their relationships, work and kids. They're tired of the food noise and body shame. They want to feel more alive and happy in life without relying on their pants size to dictate their worth. They are ready to address the deeper issues holding them back.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Level II EMDR trained, Certified Safe and Sound Protocol provider, and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
I help women ditch negative body image and eating disorders to feel more freedom, confidence and joy. My clients are highly sensitive, resilient people who are tired of binging, food restriction, over-exercise, and low self-esteem. Despite all their accomplishments and self-help efforts they can't turn off their thoughts and perfectionism. They worry about the impact it's having on their relationships, work and kids. They're tired of the food noise and body shame. They want to feel more alive and happy in life without relying on their pants size to dictate their worth. They are ready to address the deeper issues holding them back.
Brittani Procknow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
Do you want to feel at understood in your relationships, but you struggle with communicating emotions? In your relationship, you want to deeply understand one another, break out of unhelpful patterns, and feel the energy you once had. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure: you want to relate better. You’re ready to enjoy meaningful relationships without feeling the need to over-achieve. You’re ready to take the courageous step towards vulnerability. Most of all, you’re ready to go from complacent to passionate. Relationship therapy helps you relate deeper to yourself and others.
Do you want to feel at understood in your relationships, but you struggle with communicating emotions? In your relationship, you want to deeply understand one another, break out of unhelpful patterns, and feel the energy you once had. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure: you want to relate better. You’re ready to enjoy meaningful relationships without feeling the need to over-achieve. You’re ready to take the courageous step towards vulnerability. Most of all, you’re ready to go from complacent to passionate. Relationship therapy helps you relate deeper to yourself and others.
Have major parts of you been overshadowed by the stress of just trying to survive and get by? Have the expectations and demands from others to be a certain way left no room for self-discovery, acceptance and expansion? Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings. You are on the path to the next phase in your journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I know that even in light of the inner drive to reclaim authenticity, experiences from our past can linger and get in the way.
Have major parts of you been overshadowed by the stress of just trying to survive and get by? Have the expectations and demands from others to be a certain way left no room for self-discovery, acceptance and expansion? Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings. You are on the path to the next phase in your journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I know that even in light of the inner drive to reclaim authenticity, experiences from our past can linger and get in the way.
A.r. Ditesheim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
Are you navigating a life transition that has you exploring your values, relationships, or upbringing? Perhaps you’re feeling disconnected, whether it’s from yourself, your partner, or your family, and are searching for ways to reconnect. Whatever brings you here, I believe everyone deserves a space to reconcile, grow, and redefine what it means to live a fulfilling life that truly resonates with them. Working with many individuals and couples in the LGBTQ+ community, my passion lies in helping clients confront the complexities of being human in a world that often pushes us into rigid molds of how we should live, feel, and act.
Are you navigating a life transition that has you exploring your values, relationships, or upbringing? Perhaps you’re feeling disconnected, whether it’s from yourself, your partner, or your family, and are searching for ways to reconnect. Whatever brings you here, I believe everyone deserves a space to reconcile, grow, and redefine what it means to live a fulfilling life that truly resonates with them. Working with many individuals and couples in the LGBTQ+ community, my passion lies in helping clients confront the complexities of being human in a world that often pushes us into rigid molds of how we should live, feel, and act.
Brianna Hicks
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
Waitlist for new clients
For over a decade, I’ve helped clients build meaningful, fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults exploring their gender, sexuality, or relationship structure later in life. As a late bloomer myself, I understand how identity shifts can reshape your sense of self, relationships, & the life you envisioned. I provide a supportive, affirming space to navigate these changes with clarity & confidence. I also work with anxiety, OCD, trauma, & body image concerns. My approach is collaborative - you are the expert on your life, & I’m here to guide you toward deeper understanding, healing, & alignment with your values.
For over a decade, I’ve helped clients build meaningful, fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults exploring their gender, sexuality, or relationship structure later in life. As a late bloomer myself, I understand how identity shifts can reshape your sense of self, relationships, & the life you envisioned. I provide a supportive, affirming space to navigate these changes with clarity & confidence. I also work with anxiety, OCD, trauma, & body image concerns. My approach is collaborative - you are the expert on your life, & I’m here to guide you toward deeper understanding, healing, & alignment with your values.
Marley Toben
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
Life has a way of molding us into the person we had to be instead of the person we actually are. If you grew up with emotionally immature parents, you likely learned to shrink yourself or become the “reasonable one” while the adults acted like toddlers. Now, you're stuck in old patterns—choosing relationships that feel eerily familiar, doubting your needs, saddling yourself with responsibility for everyone else's joy while feeling chronically inadequate. It’s frustrating as hell, especially when you know what’s happening but can’t seem to shift it. Therapy with me is about dismantling the old M.O. and consciously choosing YOU.
Life has a way of molding us into the person we had to be instead of the person we actually are. If you grew up with emotionally immature parents, you likely learned to shrink yourself or become the “reasonable one” while the adults acted like toddlers. Now, you're stuck in old patterns—choosing relationships that feel eerily familiar, doubting your needs, saddling yourself with responsibility for everyone else's joy while feeling chronically inadequate. It’s frustrating as hell, especially when you know what’s happening but can’t seem to shift it. Therapy with me is about dismantling the old M.O. and consciously choosing YOU.
Lisa Neuweg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27605
Welcome! I typically see a diverse range of clients presenting with anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, self esteem struggles, depression, and behavioral struggles. I believe that everyone has their own unique strengths and I support people in learning how to access those strengths in order to lead full lives. I strive to use an integrative approach in working with clients, and I have an excellent ability to build therapeutic relationships, scale down problems to find manageable and compassionate solutions, and facilitate growth with my clients. I am passionate about this work and feel privileged to come alongside you.
Welcome! I typically see a diverse range of clients presenting with anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, self esteem struggles, depression, and behavioral struggles. I believe that everyone has their own unique strengths and I support people in learning how to access those strengths in order to lead full lives. I strive to use an integrative approach in working with clients, and I have an excellent ability to build therapeutic relationships, scale down problems to find manageable and compassionate solutions, and facilitate growth with my clients. I am passionate about this work and feel privileged to come alongside you.
Are you struggling with the heavy burden of relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? It's time to lighten that load. As a compassionate therapist, I offer a safe place to explore your experiences and embark on a journey of healing. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, which is why I tailor my evidence-based techniques to fit your unique needs.
Are you struggling with the heavy burden of relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? It's time to lighten that load. As a compassionate therapist, I offer a safe place to explore your experiences and embark on a journey of healing. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, which is why I tailor my evidence-based techniques to fit your unique needs.
Angelina Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSATP, PMH-C, CCTP, MAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
Licensed in VA, MD, WVA, NC and NJ. Are you struggling with your overall mental wellness? Have you tried therapy in the past and not seen the progress you were expecting? I am here to offer support and collaborate with you to find hope. Therapy is a shared journey to identify new insights and work on finding actionable solutions. I actively listen to get to know you, develop a clinical relationship and address your unique needs while in a calm and comfortable setting. We work together to create tangible tools to process past experiences, including trauma, and tackle current complicated life issues to facilitate a healthier future.
Licensed in VA, MD, WVA, NC and NJ. Are you struggling with your overall mental wellness? Have you tried therapy in the past and not seen the progress you were expecting? I am here to offer support and collaborate with you to find hope. Therapy is a shared journey to identify new insights and work on finding actionable solutions. I actively listen to get to know you, develop a clinical relationship and address your unique needs while in a calm and comfortable setting. We work together to create tangible tools to process past experiences, including trauma, and tackle current complicated life issues to facilitate a healthier future.
Exhausted by your loud inner critic? Overwhelmed by your neverending to-do list? Despite looking like you have your sh!t together, internally you may feel like a scattered fraud cosplaying as a human. Trying to be the perfect friend, perfect professional, or perfect partner all at once is exhausting. Maybe there's a deeper wound that hasn't healed yet. Perhaps you dream of feeling fulfilled, calm, & confident. To say "no" and really mean it. To stop playing small & launch that creative idea. If you want to stress less & live authentically without fear or guilt, I’d love to help you step into your power.
Exhausted by your loud inner critic? Overwhelmed by your neverending to-do list? Despite looking like you have your sh!t together, internally you may feel like a scattered fraud cosplaying as a human. Trying to be the perfect friend, perfect professional, or perfect partner all at once is exhausting. Maybe there's a deeper wound that hasn't healed yet. Perhaps you dream of feeling fulfilled, calm, & confident. To say "no" and really mean it. To stop playing small & launch that creative idea. If you want to stress less & live authentically without fear or guilt, I’d love to help you step into your power.
Meet Our Somatic Therapists
Daniel A Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
As a somatically focused gestalt therapist, I believe there is wisdom and meaning in our suffering and that we need to be able to experience and listen to our bodies in order to feel whole and alive. Our relationship can help you create the change you are longing for by supporting you to get clearer about your needs, respond more flexibly and effectively to the world around you, and ultimately have a fuller and more fulfilling experience of yourself, your relationships, and your possibilities.
As a somatically focused gestalt therapist, I believe there is wisdom and meaning in our suffering and that we need to be able to experience and listen to our bodies in order to feel whole and alive. Our relationship can help you create the change you are longing for by supporting you to get clearer about your needs, respond more flexibly and effectively to the world around you, and ultimately have a fuller and more fulfilling experience of yourself, your relationships, and your possibilities.
Online Therapists
Elizabeth Harles
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
I am trained in the Biopsychosocial and Somatic Concentric Models of Sex Therapy.
I am a queer sex therapist, providing a relaxed, open, collaborative and non-judgmental atmosphere. My intention is to support people in the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy, and kink communities (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse). I will cater my approach to your needs, but my natural style is straight-forward, so I tend to delve into the issues at hand so that you can see improvement in your emotional well-being as quickly as possible. Once immediate stressors have been calmed, we can work on a deeper level together in order to gain insight on underlying beliefs and experiences that may be contributing to your distress.
I am trained in the Biopsychosocial and Somatic Concentric Models of Sex Therapy.
I am a queer sex therapist, providing a relaxed, open, collaborative and non-judgmental atmosphere. My intention is to support people in the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy, and kink communities (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse). I will cater my approach to your needs, but my natural style is straight-forward, so I tend to delve into the issues at hand so that you can see improvement in your emotional well-being as quickly as possible. Once immediate stressors have been calmed, we can work on a deeper level together in order to gain insight on underlying beliefs and experiences that may be contributing to your distress.
Vanessa Soleil
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience with somatic practices.
Note: I currently have a waitlist for in-person openings here in Central NY and for telehealth sessions. Hello there. Finding a counselor can be overwhelming, so I appreciate your presence. Research shows that meaningful change in therapy is grounded in a safe, warm, & accepting relationship. That’s why l work to build trust & learn about my clients' inner world. I believe that I can best support you if I understand the contexts of which you are a part & that shaped you—family, work, culture, & other systems. My style is to blend thoughtful questions, gentle challenge, & inner exploration with practical skills.
I have experience with somatic practices.
Note: I currently have a waitlist for in-person openings here in Central NY and for telehealth sessions. Hello there. Finding a counselor can be overwhelming, so I appreciate your presence. Research shows that meaningful change in therapy is grounded in a safe, warm, & accepting relationship. That’s why l work to build trust & learn about my clients' inner world. I believe that I can best support you if I understand the contexts of which you are a part & that shaped you—family, work, culture, & other systems. My style is to blend thoughtful questions, gentle challenge, & inner exploration with practical skills.
Treatment may include Constructed Awareness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, and somatic-based therapy tailored to your unique needs.
Hola and welcome! I'm a Latinx, bilingual, first generation Dominican American therapist. I am passionate about working with BIPOC women. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, self-worth, body image, and childhood/ family of origin issues. Therapy is a place of exploration and curiosity. Together, we'll make sense of your experiences and support you in showing up as your most authentic self.
If you're on a healing journey and ready to dive deeper into your relationship with yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you.
Treatment may include Constructed Awareness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, and somatic-based therapy tailored to your unique needs.
Hola and welcome! I'm a Latinx, bilingual, first generation Dominican American therapist. I am passionate about working with BIPOC women. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, self-worth, body image, and childhood/ family of origin issues. Therapy is a place of exploration and curiosity. Together, we'll make sense of your experiences and support you in showing up as your most authentic self.
If you're on a healing journey and ready to dive deeper into your relationship with yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you.
I help clients develop a deeper and more compassionate understanding of themselves and their reactions to stress in a non-pathologizing way utilizing somatic and parts work.
Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and I hope I can be of service in your therapeutic journey. Prolonged stress and trauma causes us to disconnect from our authenticity in an effort to survive. Healing is rediscovering and coming back home to your authentic self. My commitment to you is that I will walk alongside you through this journey, meeting you where you are while providing a supportive and safe environment to allow for your vulnerability and authenticity to shine. My therapeutic approach is heavily relational and fosters curiosity and compassion towards distressing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I help clients develop a deeper and more compassionate understanding of themselves and their reactions to stress in a non-pathologizing way utilizing somatic and parts work.
Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and I hope I can be of service in your therapeutic journey. Prolonged stress and trauma causes us to disconnect from our authenticity in an effort to survive. Healing is rediscovering and coming back home to your authentic self. My commitment to you is that I will walk alongside you through this journey, meeting you where you are while providing a supportive and safe environment to allow for your vulnerability and authenticity to shine. My therapeutic approach is heavily relational and fosters curiosity and compassion towards distressing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Lara DeChicio- Somatic Experiencing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27606
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), I can also offer extensive insights to healing areas of life which feel "stuck" within your system.
In the journey of life, we can all experience challenges which shake our foundations. At times the pressures of life can just feel overwhelming. Maybe you are feeling lost, confused, or even scared. I hear you. Taking the first step and reaching out for support can be incredibly hard AND you are so worth it!!!
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), I can also offer extensive insights to healing areas of life which feel "stuck" within your system.
In the journey of life, we can all experience challenges which shake our foundations. At times the pressures of life can just feel overwhelming. Maybe you are feeling lost, confused, or even scared. I hear you. Taking the first step and reaching out for support can be incredibly hard AND you are so worth it!!!
I often use Attachment & Somatic-Based EMDR to get to the root of your trauma.
Are you searching for a way to feel better, to feel good enough? Maybe you are longing to love and accept yourself, to feel secure within yourself? You might realize that work, relationships, and/or overindulging in food or alcohol is not doing the trick. Dealing with ongoing family issues, sadness from loss, comparing yourself to your friends, and always putting yourself last might be overwhelming. Maybe you hope to make peace with your past traumas and be able to move forward freely. Are you drawn toward the mind-body-spirit healing approach and ready to get to the root of your trauma and emotional pain? Do you live in CA/NC/NY?
I often use Attachment & Somatic-Based EMDR to get to the root of your trauma.
Are you searching for a way to feel better, to feel good enough? Maybe you are longing to love and accept yourself, to feel secure within yourself? You might realize that work, relationships, and/or overindulging in food or alcohol is not doing the trick. Dealing with ongoing family issues, sadness from loss, comparing yourself to your friends, and always putting yourself last might be overwhelming. Maybe you hope to make peace with your past traumas and be able to move forward freely. Are you drawn toward the mind-body-spirit healing approach and ready to get to the root of your trauma and emotional pain? Do you live in CA/NC/NY?
My approach is holistic and integrative, combining techniques like trauma-informed meditation, somatic experiencing, and EMDR.
I specialize in trauma, somatics, and spirituality. I am EMDR-trained and utilize other somatic tools such as movement, breathwork (rebirthing), and meditation techniques. My goal is to assist clients in discovering the roots of their suffering and reconnect with their authentic selves.
My approach is holistic and integrative, combining techniques like trauma-informed meditation, somatic experiencing, and EMDR.
I specialize in trauma, somatics, and spirituality. I am EMDR-trained and utilize other somatic tools such as movement, breathwork (rebirthing), and meditation techniques. My goal is to assist clients in discovering the roots of their suffering and reconnect with their authentic selves.
Janice Cuaresma
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27601
For trauma, I exclusively use EMDR with somatic/body-based work.
No waitlist; get started today (as of 4/2/25)!
Do you find it difficult to get through daily tasks? Gen Z + Millennials are feeling anxious about and unsure how to have healthy relationships, level up in their careers, and live full lives. I believe motivated adults and devoted couples can meaningfully change when they are empowered and heard. I start by listening to your story, including needs and present challenges. I help by creating a tailored approach that fits you. Your plan gets you anchored and moving with purpose, clarity, and confidence. It's time to create and experience your true, profound healing and change.
For trauma, I exclusively use EMDR with somatic/body-based work.
No waitlist; get started today (as of 4/2/25)!
Do you find it difficult to get through daily tasks? Gen Z + Millennials are feeling anxious about and unsure how to have healthy relationships, level up in their careers, and live full lives. I believe motivated adults and devoted couples can meaningfully change when they are empowered and heard. I start by listening to your story, including needs and present challenges. I help by creating a tailored approach that fits you. Your plan gets you anchored and moving with purpose, clarity, and confidence. It's time to create and experience your true, profound healing and change.
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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.