Somatic Therapists in Glendale, NY
Living though a global pandemic, experiencing anxiety in relationships with others, surviving childhood trauma, or feeling lower than you have ever felt can be overwhelming (to say the least). When you prioritize your mental health, you can explore what makes you who you are and who you’d like to be. I understand mental health care in our society, and many cultures, holds stigma. Taking time out of your schedule may seem beyond difficult. If you are curious about therapy, I encourage you to give it a try. If you are a veteran of therapy, I encourage you to continue.
Living though a global pandemic, experiencing anxiety in relationships with others, surviving childhood trauma, or feeling lower than you have ever felt can be overwhelming (to say the least). When you prioritize your mental health, you can explore what makes you who you are and who you’d like to be. I understand mental health care in our society, and many cultures, holds stigma. Taking time out of your schedule may seem beyond difficult. If you are curious about therapy, I encourage you to give it a try. If you are a veteran of therapy, I encourage you to continue.
Stefan Stanjevic
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, NY 11385 (Online Only)
In working with couples I understand the importance of creating a therapeutic space that allows couples to express their thoughts, feelings, concerns and challenges, both openly and honestly. Through therapy, I strive to support couples in better understanding how they experience each other.
In working with couples I understand the importance of creating a therapeutic space that allows couples to express their thoughts, feelings, concerns and challenges, both openly and honestly. Through therapy, I strive to support couples in better understanding how they experience each other.
Honour Odigie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Do you feel like past hurts trigger current patterns in your life? Are you tired of carrying the weight of the past and want increased freedom in how you express yourself to those around you? As a clinician with years of training in post-trauma recovery and growth, I've guided many on their journey of self-discovery, transforming relationship with self/others and healing pain that hinders self-expression. My own journey allows me to understand the pain you are feeling and to offer you the support needed to feel better. Therapy at first glance might seem daunting but together we can create a space where you feel safe, free, and seen.
Do you feel like past hurts trigger current patterns in your life? Are you tired of carrying the weight of the past and want increased freedom in how you express yourself to those around you? As a clinician with years of training in post-trauma recovery and growth, I've guided many on their journey of self-discovery, transforming relationship with self/others and healing pain that hinders self-expression. My own journey allows me to understand the pain you are feeling and to offer you the support needed to feel better. Therapy at first glance might seem daunting but together we can create a space where you feel safe, free, and seen.
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Nala C. Turner
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT, LCPAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
I believe in integrating somatic experience to work through discomfort, process challenges, and create adaptive coping strategies––empowering you to navigate life's complexities with confidence and resilience.
I provide supportive, strength-based therapy for individuals managing various mental health challenges. Whether you have specific goals or are new to therapy, I will support you through self-discovery and instigate exploration of the world around you. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, holding a culturally inclusive space as my top priority. I hold specialties in working with individuals with depression, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem, complex trauma, racial identity issues, and relationship/social transitions.
I believe in integrating somatic experience to work through discomfort, process challenges, and create adaptive coping strategies––empowering you to navigate life's complexities with confidence and resilience.
I provide supportive, strength-based therapy for individuals managing various mental health challenges. Whether you have specific goals or are new to therapy, I will support you through self-discovery and instigate exploration of the world around you. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, holding a culturally inclusive space as my top priority. I hold specialties in working with individuals with depression, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem, complex trauma, racial identity issues, and relationship/social transitions.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in strength-based methodologies, integrating modalities such as psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, DBT, CBT, somatic, and mindfulness practices.
Inclusive education has taught me the value of holistic well-being. I prioritize creating a sanctuary of trust where clients feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed, free from judgment. Therapy, to me, is not about changing oneself but about understanding and examining unique patterns and behaviors. Having immersed myself in diverse cultural communities during my international schooling, I understand the importance of embracing and empowering individuals from all social backgrounds. As a person of color, I recognize the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities in New York City and aim to provide a supportive space for all
My therapeutic approach is rooted in strength-based methodologies, integrating modalities such as psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, DBT, CBT, somatic, and mindfulness practices.
Inclusive education has taught me the value of holistic well-being. I prioritize creating a sanctuary of trust where clients feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed, free from judgment. Therapy, to me, is not about changing oneself but about understanding and examining unique patterns and behaviors. Having immersed myself in diverse cultural communities during my international schooling, I understand the importance of embracing and empowering individuals from all social backgrounds. As a person of color, I recognize the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities in New York City and aim to provide a supportive space for all
I incorporate a variety of evidence-based modalities including Somatic Therapy, CBT, DBT, and ACT.
As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, I have firsthand experience with the struggles shared by many on the spectrum—sensory overload, communication differences, social confusion, and the pressure to appear “normal”. I’m eager to develop supportive, therapeutic relationships with fellow neurodiverse folks, informed by my personal experience and clinical training, in solidarity and with respect for the diverse collective.
I incorporate a variety of evidence-based modalities including Somatic Therapy, CBT, DBT, and ACT.
As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, I have firsthand experience with the struggles shared by many on the spectrum—sensory overload, communication differences, social confusion, and the pressure to appear “normal”. I’m eager to develop supportive, therapeutic relationships with fellow neurodiverse folks, informed by my personal experience and clinical training, in solidarity and with respect for the diverse collective.
Jenny Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
I use somatic methods and talk therapy to create a space for inquiry, exploration and acceptance of emotions and challenge.
Hi, I'm Jenny. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or deeply concerned about life situations, change, or a loss. Maybe you don’t even know how you feel but know it is time to reach out for help. Maybe you are missing something in the past or feeling not up to the future. You are not alone in this. These moments are some of the most important in a life, and it is easier to face them with support. That is where therapy can start. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rogers.
I use somatic methods and talk therapy to create a space for inquiry, exploration and acceptance of emotions and challenge.
Hi, I'm Jenny. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or deeply concerned about life situations, change, or a loss. Maybe you don’t even know how you feel but know it is time to reach out for help. Maybe you are missing something in the past or feeling not up to the future. You are not alone in this. These moments are some of the most important in a life, and it is easier to face them with support. That is where therapy can start. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rogers.
With an eclectic therapeutic approach, I tailor my services to each person's unique needs, employing three main modalities: Emotion Focused/Psychodynamic therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, & Mindfulness-based/ Somatic-based therapy.
With over a decade of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in helping individuals foster self-reflection and emotional expression. I guide clients through life transitions and help them process a diverse range of emotions, thoughts, traumas, and complex relationships that may cause distress. For instance, I assist clients in processing feelings such as worry, shame, guilt, fear, and sadness, while also facilitating acceptance, trust, hope, forgiveness, accountability, and a sense of enoughness. My practice is also trauma-informed, ensuring that the impacts of past traumas are validated & safety is formed.
With an eclectic therapeutic approach, I tailor my services to each person's unique needs, employing three main modalities: Emotion Focused/Psychodynamic therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, & Mindfulness-based/ Somatic-based therapy.
With over a decade of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in helping individuals foster self-reflection and emotional expression. I guide clients through life transitions and help them process a diverse range of emotions, thoughts, traumas, and complex relationships that may cause distress. For instance, I assist clients in processing feelings such as worry, shame, guilt, fear, and sadness, while also facilitating acceptance, trust, hope, forgiveness, accountability, and a sense of enoughness. My practice is also trauma-informed, ensuring that the impacts of past traumas are validated & safety is formed.
Shreya Mandal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD LCSW, NBCFCH
Verified Verified
Rego Park, NY 11374 (Online Only)
Expert Witness in Traumatology (Federal Court since 2005); Harvard Medical School (Post-Graduate Degree in Global Mental Health & Traumatology); Clinical Fellow, National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists; Certified Grief Counseling Specialist; Certified EMDR Therapist; Certified Somatic Therapist; Gottman Couples Therapist Level 2; Concierge Svces.
Therapy is a desired journey for self-discovery at any point in our lives, and an opportunity to access our inner resources for self-empowerment. In my practice, I integrate Western psychotherapy interventions with Eastern methods of healing. For 27 years, my cross-cultural work and clinical experience have fostered a global perspective on mental health with deep empathy and nonjudgement. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, EMDR therapy, integrative somatic therapy, military mental health, Hakomi , & Gottman. My focus is grief, anxiety, transitions, & transformation. I also offer concierge life coaching.
Expert Witness in Traumatology (Federal Court since 2005); Harvard Medical School (Post-Graduate Degree in Global Mental Health & Traumatology); Clinical Fellow, National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists; Certified Grief Counseling Specialist; Certified EMDR Therapist; Certified Somatic Therapist; Gottman Couples Therapist Level 2; Concierge Svces.
Therapy is a desired journey for self-discovery at any point in our lives, and an opportunity to access our inner resources for self-empowerment. In my practice, I integrate Western psychotherapy interventions with Eastern methods of healing. For 27 years, my cross-cultural work and clinical experience have fostered a global perspective on mental health with deep empathy and nonjudgement. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, EMDR therapy, integrative somatic therapy, military mental health, Hakomi , & Gottman. My focus is grief, anxiety, transitions, & transformation. I also offer concierge life coaching.
Alex Schell Dillon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
In addition to drawing on relational and systems-based modalities, I incorporate elements of somatic awareness, movement, and mindfulness to deepen the connection with physiological and emotional cues.
Hello, I'm Alex! I’m a southern-raised, queer therapist and dancer/actor. I am passionate about holding space for conversations about our bodies, sex, intimacy, pleasure, and relationships. I strive to cultivate a space that is holistic, person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed so that you can find access to your authentic self. I have an affinity for partnering with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, artists, performers, individuals, and couples in all relationship structures.
In addition to drawing on relational and systems-based modalities, I incorporate elements of somatic awareness, movement, and mindfulness to deepen the connection with physiological and emotional cues.
Hello, I'm Alex! I’m a southern-raised, queer therapist and dancer/actor. I am passionate about holding space for conversations about our bodies, sex, intimacy, pleasure, and relationships. I strive to cultivate a space that is holistic, person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed so that you can find access to your authentic self. I have an affinity for partnering with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, artists, performers, individuals, and couples in all relationship structures.
I draw on a variety of approaches including Internal Family Systems, somatic therapy and mindfulness based therapies.
I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.
I draw on a variety of approaches including Internal Family Systems, somatic therapy and mindfulness based therapies.
I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.
As an advanced student of the Somatic Experiencing institute (SE), I use SE often when working with any of the above issues.
Have you been having trouble making sense of and finding your place in the chaotic world that we live in? Are you experiencing emotions that may feel overwhelming, foreign, or scary? Are you struggling to connect with a loved one on a deeper level? Therapy can help you learn more about who you are and what you need, and to start prioritizing the things that are most meaningful to you. Whether your goal is to cope better with life's greatest challenges or to find deeper meaning in your journey, I would love to share with you how my approach to psychotherapy can help you begin to build a more satisfying, stable life.
As an advanced student of the Somatic Experiencing institute (SE), I use SE often when working with any of the above issues.
Have you been having trouble making sense of and finding your place in the chaotic world that we live in? Are you experiencing emotions that may feel overwhelming, foreign, or scary? Are you struggling to connect with a loved one on a deeper level? Therapy can help you learn more about who you are and what you need, and to start prioritizing the things that are most meaningful to you. Whether your goal is to cope better with life's greatest challenges or to find deeper meaning in your journey, I would love to share with you how my approach to psychotherapy can help you begin to build a more satisfying, stable life.
Olivia Rose Velasquez Weber
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodside, NY 11377 (Online Only)
As a practitioner I seek to assist my clients to begin to shed the layers of the their cocoon, and accept themselves as whole people. I utilize mindfulness techniques, somatic awareness, meditation, attachment and experiential psychotherapy. I encourage clients to stay with their feelings in the here and now, and ask them to accept and honor the present moment with all its feelings rather than exiling or "fixing" their feelings.
As a practitioner I seek to assist my clients to begin to shed the layers of the their cocoon, and accept themselves as whole people. I utilize mindfulness techniques, somatic awareness, meditation, attachment and experiential psychotherapy. I encourage clients to stay with their feelings in the here and now, and ask them to accept and honor the present moment with all its feelings rather than exiling or "fixing" their feelings.
I utilize concepts and techniques from psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, IFS, and Mindfulness.
I offer a warm, empathetic, judgment-free space for adults and couples. This space will invite you to explore all the parts of yourself while finding more compassion and curiosity towards the parts you struggle to connect with. I am devoted to working collaboratively with you, to uncover more of who you are and what you strive to be.
I utilize concepts and techniques from psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, IFS, and Mindfulness.
I offer a warm, empathetic, judgment-free space for adults and couples. This space will invite you to explore all the parts of yourself while finding more compassion and curiosity towards the parts you struggle to connect with. I am devoted to working collaboratively with you, to uncover more of who you are and what you strive to be.
I utilize a trauma-informed lens while drawing from IFS, CBT, DBT, Somatic therapy, Psychotherapy, and more.
Hello, I'm so glad you're here :) I believe we are not meant to heal in isolation, we all need someone to witness us and hold space for us and I would be honored to be that person for you! I specialize in helping those in recovery from addiction/alcoholism/love addiction, disordered eating, codependency, dysfunctional family systems and those with attachment wounds. If you are looking for a safe warm space to process and heal through finding self-compassion and tuning into curiosity, then look no further!
I utilize a trauma-informed lens while drawing from IFS, CBT, DBT, Somatic therapy, Psychotherapy, and more.
Hello, I'm so glad you're here :) I believe we are not meant to heal in isolation, we all need someone to witness us and hold space for us and I would be honored to be that person for you! I specialize in helping those in recovery from addiction/alcoholism/love addiction, disordered eating, codependency, dysfunctional family systems and those with attachment wounds. If you are looking for a safe warm space to process and heal through finding self-compassion and tuning into curiosity, then look no further!
Julia Deane is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. Much of her work has been with those experiencing anxiety, sexual assault, PTSD, depression, self-harm, substance abuse, domestic violence, body image issues, and issues of identity. Julia is a Somatic Experiencing practitioner through Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing International Institute. This modality helps people identify and discharge trauma in their bodies through psychotherapy.
Julia Deane is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. Much of her work has been with those experiencing anxiety, sexual assault, PTSD, depression, self-harm, substance abuse, domestic violence, body image issues, and issues of identity. Julia is a Somatic Experiencing practitioner through Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing International Institute. This modality helps people identify and discharge trauma in their bodies through psychotherapy.
Matt has been conducting individual and group therapy since 2017. As a therapist, Matt utilizes psychodynamic, somatic, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help clients develop insight, process trauma, and gain greater agency in their lives. He uses an individualized approach to treat anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues. Matt has significant experience working with adolescents, adults, LGBTQIA individuals, artists, and athletes, and has conducted group therapy for men and adolescent boys exploring issues related to masculinity.
Matt has been conducting individual and group therapy since 2017. As a therapist, Matt utilizes psychodynamic, somatic, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help clients develop insight, process trauma, and gain greater agency in their lives. He uses an individualized approach to treat anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues. Matt has significant experience working with adolescents, adults, LGBTQIA individuals, artists, and athletes, and has conducted group therapy for men and adolescent boys exploring issues related to masculinity.
Julia Deane is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. Much of her work has been with those experiencing anxiety, sexual assault, PTSD, depression, self-harm, substance abuse, domestic violence, body image issues, and issues of identity. Julia is a Somatic Experiencing practitioner through Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing International Institute. This modality helps people identify and discharge trauma in their bodies through psychotherapy.
Julia Deane is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. Much of her work has been with those experiencing anxiety, sexual assault, PTSD, depression, self-harm, substance abuse, domestic violence, body image issues, and issues of identity. Julia is a Somatic Experiencing practitioner through Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing International Institute. This modality helps people identify and discharge trauma in their bodies through psychotherapy.
Rousz DeLuca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11221 (Online Only)
I operate from a Somatic Internal Family Systems framework and a harm-reduction/abolitionist lens, and am trained in EMDR.
Self-compassion is a great buzzword, but it's easier said than done. Sometimes you have to avoid or fight feelings and parts of yourself. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, worn out or conflicted. Maybe you are not satisfied with your core relationships. This could be because parts of you are stuck in past experiences and those parts are using the tools they have (like avoidance, self-criticism, anxiety...) to protect you from more pain, even though these tools don't always serve you now. Together, we can welcome and get to know each part of you slowly and safely, and introduce new tools for coping and making change.
I operate from a Somatic Internal Family Systems framework and a harm-reduction/abolitionist lens, and am trained in EMDR.
Self-compassion is a great buzzword, but it's easier said than done. Sometimes you have to avoid or fight feelings and parts of yourself. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, worn out or conflicted. Maybe you are not satisfied with your core relationships. This could be because parts of you are stuck in past experiences and those parts are using the tools they have (like avoidance, self-criticism, anxiety...) to protect you from more pain, even though these tools don't always serve you now. Together, we can welcome and get to know each part of you slowly and safely, and introduce new tools for coping and making change.
Cristina Chua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11216 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use a client-centered approach that integrates different evidence-based practices, including positive psychology, somatic work, mindful self-compassion, and CBT.
Are you ready to feel empowered in dealing with your anxiety or OCD? Would you like to experience calm and peace of mind on a daily basis? Have you tried many different approaches (including ERP) without success? Would you like a healing approach that is as kind and gentle as you are? I specialize in treating people with OCD who have not responded well to traditional treatments like ERP and need a gentler, more holistic and trauma-informed approach to healing. I also specialize in helping people manage anxiety better, whether it is the normal anxiety of life or is another anxiety-based disorder.
I use a client-centered approach that integrates different evidence-based practices, including positive psychology, somatic work, mindful self-compassion, and CBT.
Are you ready to feel empowered in dealing with your anxiety or OCD? Would you like to experience calm and peace of mind on a daily basis? Have you tried many different approaches (including ERP) without success? Would you like a healing approach that is as kind and gentle as you are? I specialize in treating people with OCD who have not responded well to traditional treatments like ERP and need a gentler, more holistic and trauma-informed approach to healing. I also specialize in helping people manage anxiety better, whether it is the normal anxiety of life or is another anxiety-based disorder.
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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.