Somatic Therapists in Columbus, OH
We use a confluence of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Deep Brain Reorienting, Somatic therapies and attachment related therapies.
Are you suffering emotionally? Have you been through difficult or traumatic life experiences that have left wounds? Learning to deal with life's challenges and finding your way out of deep emotional pain can be overwhelming. The decision to attend counseling is not always easy and choosing the right therapist to partner with you is important. Our group practice in Grandview is made up of therapists committed to helping you move through the difficult experiences you have encountered and help connect to a more embodied sense of self; bringing meaning back to life. The secondary wounding that occurs in life deserves attention and care.
We use a confluence of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Deep Brain Reorienting, Somatic therapies and attachment related therapies.
Are you suffering emotionally? Have you been through difficult or traumatic life experiences that have left wounds? Learning to deal with life's challenges and finding your way out of deep emotional pain can be overwhelming. The decision to attend counseling is not always easy and choosing the right therapist to partner with you is important. Our group practice in Grandview is made up of therapists committed to helping you move through the difficult experiences you have encountered and help connect to a more embodied sense of self; bringing meaning back to life. The secondary wounding that occurs in life deserves attention and care.
Amber Raffeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, SEP, NARM L2
4 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
Waitlist for new clients
I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma.
I provide NeuroAffective Relational Model and Somatic Experiencing modalities, addressing complex, relational, and developmental trauma. My approach is client centered, collaborative, and experiential, with interest in development, attachment, stress, trauma, emotions, soma, mindfulness, relationships, and the impact of those on our current experiences.
I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma.
I provide NeuroAffective Relational Model and Somatic Experiencing modalities, addressing complex, relational, and developmental trauma. My approach is client centered, collaborative, and experiential, with interest in development, attachment, stress, trauma, emotions, soma, mindfulness, relationships, and the impact of those on our current experiences.
I also have specialized training in EMDR, somatic mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
Healing begins with being seen. In a world where isolation, grief, and burnout are all too common, I offer a space grounded in presence, trust, and empathy, where all parts of you are welcome. Whether you’re processing the effects of early neglect, trauma, or the chronic weight of being “the strong one,” this is a space where your needs are no longer sidelined.
Clients often describe our work together as grounding, collaborative, and deeply human. I aim to meet you right where you are, with empathy.
I also have specialized training in EMDR, somatic mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
Healing begins with being seen. In a world where isolation, grief, and burnout are all too common, I offer a space grounded in presence, trust, and empathy, where all parts of you are welcome. Whether you’re processing the effects of early neglect, trauma, or the chronic weight of being “the strong one,” this is a space where your needs are no longer sidelined.
Clients often describe our work together as grounding, collaborative, and deeply human. I aim to meet you right where you are, with empathy.
My approach draws from Somatic Mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS), guiding you toward a more compassionate and connected relationship with your inner being.
I’m here to support deep, lasting change—not just temporary relief, but genuine transformation. In our work together, we’ll go beyond surface-level symptoms to explore the deeper roots of your experience, creating space for healing, integration, and reconnection. I specialize in trauma-informed care, focusing on PTSD, complex trauma, emotional regulation challenges such as anxiety and depression, and difficulties in relationships or attachment patterns.
My approach draws from Somatic Mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS), guiding you toward a more compassionate and connected relationship with your inner being.
I’m here to support deep, lasting change—not just temporary relief, but genuine transformation. In our work together, we’ll go beyond surface-level symptoms to explore the deeper roots of your experience, creating space for healing, integration, and reconnection. I specialize in trauma-informed care, focusing on PTSD, complex trauma, emotional regulation challenges such as anxiety and depression, and difficulties in relationships or attachment patterns.
I draw on evidence-based techniques such as CBT, motivational interviewing & elements of DBT & somatic work.
I am dedicated to providing a supportive and empowering environment where individuals can explore, and discover, their authentic selves. I welcome clients of any age who feel we might be a good match, and I have a special passion for working with emerging/young adults facing challenges unique to that time of life’s journey. My goal is to help clients discover their own inner resources through providing a safe and challenging space in which to explore, think critically, and take control of their own lives. My approach is client-centered, holistic, and integrative, focusing on each client’s unique needs.
I draw on evidence-based techniques such as CBT, motivational interviewing & elements of DBT & somatic work.
I am dedicated to providing a supportive and empowering environment where individuals can explore, and discover, their authentic selves. I welcome clients of any age who feel we might be a good match, and I have a special passion for working with emerging/young adults facing challenges unique to that time of life’s journey. My goal is to help clients discover their own inner resources through providing a safe and challenging space in which to explore, think critically, and take control of their own lives. My approach is client-centered, holistic, and integrative, focusing on each client’s unique needs.
I am a somatic trauma therapist with an attachment focus.
I specialize in healing trauma. I believe that we all deserve relief from the trauma we didn't ask for. When the past continues to impact our current life, it obstructs us from relational satisfaction, with others and ourselves. I want to help you understand what happened, how it affected you, and how to move your life toward the direction you want it to go.
I am a somatic trauma therapist with an attachment focus.
I specialize in healing trauma. I believe that we all deserve relief from the trauma we didn't ask for. When the past continues to impact our current life, it obstructs us from relational satisfaction, with others and ourselves. I want to help you understand what happened, how it affected you, and how to move your life toward the direction you want it to go.
My approach utilizes evidence-based methods such as CBT, CFT, mindfulness-based interventions, breath work, somatic psychotherapy, and EMDR.
Deciding to seek support through counseling takes courage, and the process of finding the right therapist can be intimidating. Building a trusting relationship with a therapist can take time and I understand how difficult it can be to be vulnerable. We will work together to find an approach best suited for your unique challenges and goals. I work with adults challenged by the impact of trauma, PTSD, suicide loss, grief, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and stress.
My approach utilizes evidence-based methods such as CBT, CFT, mindfulness-based interventions, breath work, somatic psychotherapy, and EMDR.
Deciding to seek support through counseling takes courage, and the process of finding the right therapist can be intimidating. Building a trusting relationship with a therapist can take time and I understand how difficult it can be to be vulnerable. We will work together to find an approach best suited for your unique challenges and goals. I work with adults challenged by the impact of trauma, PTSD, suicide loss, grief, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and stress.
I prefer a combination of mindfulness and somatic therapies with a self-compassion focus that can assist with less anxiety, pain, insomnia and burnout.
I support neurodivergent and LGBTQ adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just plain exhausted from trying to fit into molds and masks that don’t work for them. The good news is, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. Our nervous systems aren’t meant to handle this much alone, and you deserve to feel more confidence and ease.
Together, we’ll find ways to bring in more calm and self-compassion—without trying to “fix” you, but rather help build on your strengths.
I also gladly offer assessments and letters for gender affirming surgery, along with ongoing support if needed, before and post surgery.
I prefer a combination of mindfulness and somatic therapies with a self-compassion focus that can assist with less anxiety, pain, insomnia and burnout.
I support neurodivergent and LGBTQ adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just plain exhausted from trying to fit into molds and masks that don’t work for them. The good news is, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. Our nervous systems aren’t meant to handle this much alone, and you deserve to feel more confidence and ease.
Together, we’ll find ways to bring in more calm and self-compassion—without trying to “fix” you, but rather help build on your strengths.
I also gladly offer assessments and letters for gender affirming surgery, along with ongoing support if needed, before and post surgery.
I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and utilize parts work, narrative therapy, attachment-based, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method.
Most of my clients want something different than traditional cognitive therapy. I'm often a good fit for queer and neurodivergent clients, those who've had negative experiences with therapy in the past, and folks who often feel like they don't fit in.
I work with individuals and with relationships, of all configurations including ENM/CNM, and monogamous, as well as folx navigating the impacts of trauma, C-PTSD, anxiety, loss, burnout, and existential dread.
I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and utilize parts work, narrative therapy, attachment-based, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method.
Most of my clients want something different than traditional cognitive therapy. I'm often a good fit for queer and neurodivergent clients, those who've had negative experiences with therapy in the past, and folks who often feel like they don't fit in.
I work with individuals and with relationships, of all configurations including ENM/CNM, and monogamous, as well as folx navigating the impacts of trauma, C-PTSD, anxiety, loss, burnout, and existential dread.
I take a holistic and somatic approach to working with clients that is interwoven with Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Theory, and mindfulness based practices.
My training is rooted in family systems theory, cultural diversity and competency, and is supported by current research in the fields of trauma and PTSD, attachment theory and development, and neuroscience. My work is in service of helping my clients to safely access their vulnerability and create healthy and nurturing connections in their lives.
I take a holistic and somatic approach to working with clients that is interwoven with Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Theory, and mindfulness based practices.
My training is rooted in family systems theory, cultural diversity and competency, and is supported by current research in the fields of trauma and PTSD, attachment theory and development, and neuroscience. My work is in service of helping my clients to safely access their vulnerability and create healthy and nurturing connections in their lives.
Treatment may include EMDR, KAP, somatic work, and creative or spiritual tools.
I’m a trauma-informed, heart-centered therapist who blends clinical expertise with creative, spiritual, and holistic approaches. With a background in nursing and advanced training in EMDR, KAP, and psychedelic integration, I offer a grounded, soulful space for healing. I meet clients with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for their unique path alongside my therapy cat, Cheddar!
Treatment may include EMDR, KAP, somatic work, and creative or spiritual tools.
I’m a trauma-informed, heart-centered therapist who blends clinical expertise with creative, spiritual, and holistic approaches. With a background in nursing and advanced training in EMDR, KAP, and psychedelic integration, I offer a grounded, soulful space for healing. I meet clients with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for their unique path alongside my therapy cat, Cheddar!
Using a blend of traditional "talk therapy" and alternative therapies (such as mindfulness, somatic awareness, and creative expression) we collaborate for my clients' restoration of their natural wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
Create overall wellness: With a science-based understanding of your nervous system response, we work towards balance from the bottom (body) and up (mind). A focus on mindfulness skills supports sustained well-being. I am a Somatic Experiencing practitioner as well as a shamanic practitioner.
Using a blend of traditional "talk therapy" and alternative therapies (such as mindfulness, somatic awareness, and creative expression) we collaborate for my clients' restoration of their natural wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
Create overall wellness: With a science-based understanding of your nervous system response, we work towards balance from the bottom (body) and up (mind). A focus on mindfulness skills supports sustained well-being. I am a Somatic Experiencing practitioner as well as a shamanic practitioner.
Then we will update and integrate them utilizing somatic EMDR techniques, mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I specialize in assisting clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma which typically manifests as feeling stuck, exhausted, frightened, dissatisfied, confused, or on edge.
Then we will update and integrate them utilizing somatic EMDR techniques, mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I specialize in assisting clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma which typically manifests as feeling stuck, exhausted, frightened, dissatisfied, confused, or on edge.
My therapeutic work is grounded in evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, and Somatic therapy.
I’m passionate about helping individuals heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore challenges and work toward meaningful, client-centered goals. My approach is holistic, combining mind-body techniques to support emotional and physical well-being.
I work with adolescents and adults facing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, traumatic birth experiences, and pregnancy loss. I recognize how complex and deeply personal these experiences can be, and I aim to walk alongside you with compassion and respect.
My therapeutic work is grounded in evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, and Somatic therapy.
I’m passionate about helping individuals heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore challenges and work toward meaningful, client-centered goals. My approach is holistic, combining mind-body techniques to support emotional and physical well-being.
I work with adolescents and adults facing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, traumatic birth experiences, and pregnancy loss. I recognize how complex and deeply personal these experiences can be, and I aim to walk alongside you with compassion and respect.
With our experienced team of therapists, our therapists have special training in CBT, CPT, Narrative therapy, Somatic Interventions, EMDR, IFS, and other proven therapy models.
Live Wellness Center's diverse group of Clinical Therapists are focused on outstanding treatment in Christian Clinical Counseling and Traditional Counseling. Whether you're looking for help with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, or other issues, our clients are provided with extraordinary care, along with the support of our administrative team. Our Therapists have a variety of specialties, and we work to match you with the best fit for your situation. We also have EMDR specialists as well as a team of interns who are highly trained and specialized in working with children and families.
With our experienced team of therapists, our therapists have special training in CBT, CPT, Narrative therapy, Somatic Interventions, EMDR, IFS, and other proven therapy models.
Live Wellness Center's diverse group of Clinical Therapists are focused on outstanding treatment in Christian Clinical Counseling and Traditional Counseling. Whether you're looking for help with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, or other issues, our clients are provided with extraordinary care, along with the support of our administrative team. Our Therapists have a variety of specialties, and we work to match you with the best fit for your situation. We also have EMDR specialists as well as a team of interns who are highly trained and specialized in working with children and families.
Using evidence-based modalities ( Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, Internal Family Systems, and more) clients achieve long-term change.
Are you looking for a compassionate, experienced therapist to help you navigate anxiety, trauma, or life’s challenges? Megan offers individualized therapy for a wide range of concerns, specializing in anxiety treatment, trauma recovery, and attachment issues. She helps clients build distress tolerance and develop resilience to increase their tolerance to everyday stressors, and prioritizes making therapy a positive experience for first-timers and seasoned clients alike. Many of her clients are new to therapy and appreciate her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space.
Using evidence-based modalities ( Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, Internal Family Systems, and more) clients achieve long-term change.
Are you looking for a compassionate, experienced therapist to help you navigate anxiety, trauma, or life’s challenges? Megan offers individualized therapy for a wide range of concerns, specializing in anxiety treatment, trauma recovery, and attachment issues. She helps clients build distress tolerance and develop resilience to increase their tolerance to everyday stressors, and prioritizes making therapy a positive experience for first-timers and seasoned clients alike. Many of her clients are new to therapy and appreciate her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space.
I utilize an integrative approach to counseling that is informed by Somatic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Narrative, Polyvagal, and Mindfulness approaches.
Regardless of where you might find yourself in life today, you deserve a chance to pursue a path to growth, peace, and transformation. I consider it an honor to accompany my clients as they explore where they are, where they have come from, and where they would like to go. As a counselor, I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to come as you are. Through compassionate care and attention, I will help you identify strengths you can draw on to author, or re-author, your story.
I utilize an integrative approach to counseling that is informed by Somatic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Narrative, Polyvagal, and Mindfulness approaches.
Regardless of where you might find yourself in life today, you deserve a chance to pursue a path to growth, peace, and transformation. I consider it an honor to accompany my clients as they explore where they are, where they have come from, and where they would like to go. As a counselor, I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to come as you are. Through compassionate care and attention, I will help you identify strengths you can draw on to author, or re-author, your story.
My approach utilizes somatic awareness, interpersonal process, and attachment theory with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.
I believe that “trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” I work with those who have experienced various forms of trauma, including shock, developmental, medical, relational, and religious trauma. I also work with those experiencing forms of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and those experiencing systemic and cultural forms of oppression. I believe that everyone has the right to a nurturing and supportive space, and I strive towards the ongoing creation of an inclusive environment for all.
My approach utilizes somatic awareness, interpersonal process, and attachment theory with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.
I believe that “trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” I work with those who have experienced various forms of trauma, including shock, developmental, medical, relational, and religious trauma. I also work with those experiencing forms of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and those experiencing systemic and cultural forms of oppression. I believe that everyone has the right to a nurturing and supportive space, and I strive towards the ongoing creation of an inclusive environment for all.
I primarily use EMDR, somatic approaches including Polyvagal Theory, parts work, Acceptance and Commitment Theory, mindfulness, and grief theories.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and hopeless? You are not alone and don’t have to navigate these challenges by yourself. We all need help at some point in our lives. I believe that you have within you the capacity to heal, grow, and find peace within your life. My role is to walk alongside you, in a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to help you uncover this capacity and who you truly are underneath the pain. Individuals see me for a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and stress management.
I primarily use EMDR, somatic approaches including Polyvagal Theory, parts work, Acceptance and Commitment Theory, mindfulness, and grief theories.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and hopeless? You are not alone and don’t have to navigate these challenges by yourself. We all need help at some point in our lives. I believe that you have within you the capacity to heal, grow, and find peace within your life. My role is to walk alongside you, in a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to help you uncover this capacity and who you truly are underneath the pain. Individuals see me for a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and stress management.
John Maxwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
5 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43220
Waitlist for new clients
My speciality is in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Work.
Tired of talk therapy? Ready to try something different, other than talking about your problems or arguing with your thoughts? Have you been through painful events but struggle to process them? Have a PTSD, CPTSD, or DID diagnosis? If you're ready for something new, I offer a completely different perspective. Together, we can partner and address the root causes of your struggles, not just treat the symptoms. It involves deeper, richer work that offers real and lasting change.
My speciality is in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Work.
Tired of talk therapy? Ready to try something different, other than talking about your problems or arguing with your thoughts? Have you been through painful events but struggle to process them? Have a PTSD, CPTSD, or DID diagnosis? If you're ready for something new, I offer a completely different perspective. Together, we can partner and address the root causes of your struggles, not just treat the symptoms. It involves deeper, richer work that offers real and lasting 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.