Somatic Therapists in Ottawa County, OH
Emily
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Waitlist for new clients
Are you noticing the same patterns showing up in your life and relationships—no matter how much you try to change them?
At some point, insight alone isn’t enough. You may understand why you do what you do, but still feel stuck repeating it.
I work with adults who are ready to go deeper than surface-level coping. Together, we look at how your past experiences, family dynamics, and internal patterns are shaping your current life - often in ways that are hard to see on your own.
Are you noticing the same patterns showing up in your life and relationships—no matter how much you try to change them?
At some point, insight alone isn’t enough. You may understand why you do what you do, but still feel stuck repeating it.
I work with adults who are ready to go deeper than surface-level coping. Together, we look at how your past experiences, family dynamics, and internal patterns are shaping your current life - often in ways that are hard to see on your own.
Is today the day that you advocate to be the best version of you? If you focused on personal growth and healing I am here to help you explore how a therapeutic relationship can foster long term change and resilience.
Is today the day that you advocate to be the best version of you? If you focused on personal growth and healing I am here to help you explore how a therapeutic relationship can foster long term change and resilience.
Online Therapists
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S), based in Ohio. I work with individuals, adults, ages 18 and over, with mild to severe mental health symptoms. I have a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings. I understand that sometimes life can be difficult and asking for help is not easy. I am here to partner with you to help you address life's challenges. I utilize a holistic, strength-based, person-centered approach. I am here to support you as we work together to identify what is causing you difficulty.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S), based in Ohio. I work with individuals, adults, ages 18 and over, with mild to severe mental health symptoms. I have a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings. I understand that sometimes life can be difficult and asking for help is not easy. I am here to partner with you to help you address life's challenges. I utilize a holistic, strength-based, person-centered approach. I am here to support you as we work together to identify what is causing you difficulty.
You believe that if people get to know you they won't like you. You call yourself mean names when things go wrong. You rely solely on yourself because reaching out isn't worth it. The daily sense of worthlessness, uselessness or feeling unwanted in the world is a heavy burden to carry. It makes everything you do ten times harder as you risk feeling even more pain. But you do want help. You're here reading. You do still have the tiny hope that something out there might be able to help.
You believe that if people get to know you they won't like you. You call yourself mean names when things go wrong. You rely solely on yourself because reaching out isn't worth it. The daily sense of worthlessness, uselessness or feeling unwanted in the world is a heavy burden to carry. It makes everything you do ten times harder as you risk feeling even more pain. But you do want help. You're here reading. You do still have the tiny hope that something out there might be able to help.
You've done the reading. You've tried the coping skills. You've held it together for everyone else. And still there's something underneath that hasn't moved.
Maybe it's a betrayal you can't stop replaying. A relationship that ended you in ways you haven't been able to name. A version of yourself you gave away so gradually you didn't notice until she was gone. Or a body that carries something your words haven't caught up to yet. My office is the one hour a week where you don't have to manage how you come across. Where we can talk about what actually happened, the shame, the pain, the anger, the parts of yourself you've hidden.
You've done the reading. You've tried the coping skills. You've held it together for everyone else. And still there's something underneath that hasn't moved.
Maybe it's a betrayal you can't stop replaying. A relationship that ended you in ways you haven't been able to name. A version of yourself you gave away so gradually you didn't notice until she was gone. Or a body that carries something your words haven't caught up to yet. My office is the one hour a week where you don't have to manage how you come across. Where we can talk about what actually happened, the shame, the pain, the anger, the parts of yourself you've hidden.
You know this sudden rush of emotions, when your heart is racing with memories of a time long gone but not forgotten? Maybe your palms are getting damp, and you feel your throat tightening - almost choking - as you remember painful memories of either childhood abuse, a painful breakup, or other shadows of the past, it's like being caught in a storm of past pain with a ton of emotions.
Life is rough and now more than ever you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they should manage their relationships, careers, and lives. However, you don’t have to walk through this alone.
You know this sudden rush of emotions, when your heart is racing with memories of a time long gone but not forgotten? Maybe your palms are getting damp, and you feel your throat tightening - almost choking - as you remember painful memories of either childhood abuse, a painful breakup, or other shadows of the past, it's like being caught in a storm of past pain with a ton of emotions.
Life is rough and now more than ever you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they should manage their relationships, careers, and lives. However, you don’t have to walk through this alone.
Therapy is completely normal and helpful when you find the right therapist for YOU! Finding such a therapist can feel overwhelming, scary and even hopeless. I assure you, those thoughts and feelings are normal. Depression and anxiety can be debilitating and scary. You feel alone and helpless; like no one understands you or what you're experiencing. Career, family, children, friendships, marriage and relationships suffer making you feel even more alone; and lost in the dark world that only you can see and feel. Please, give yourself the gift of therapy. I can help you work towards a healthier and happier you.
Therapy is completely normal and helpful when you find the right therapist for YOU! Finding such a therapist can feel overwhelming, scary and even hopeless. I assure you, those thoughts and feelings are normal. Depression and anxiety can be debilitating and scary. You feel alone and helpless; like no one understands you or what you're experiencing. Career, family, children, friendships, marriage and relationships suffer making you feel even more alone; and lost in the dark world that only you can see and feel. Please, give yourself the gift of therapy. I can help you work towards a healthier and happier you.
I am passionate about my work and helping individuals gain insight and understanding in their own challenges, strengths, limits, and abilities. As a proponent of holistic healing, I am working toward the use of yoga, yoga for trauma, meditation, and wellness coaching in my practice. My specialties include behavioral and mental health, substance use/abuse/dependence, LGBTQIA+ issues, and trauma with training in EMDR for difficult cases. From experience, I know, regardless of the difficulties in life, there is always a solution/change which can happen to help you find a positive to every situation -even if is not what you thought.
I am passionate about my work and helping individuals gain insight and understanding in their own challenges, strengths, limits, and abilities. As a proponent of holistic healing, I am working toward the use of yoga, yoga for trauma, meditation, and wellness coaching in my practice. My specialties include behavioral and mental health, substance use/abuse/dependence, LGBTQIA+ issues, and trauma with training in EMDR for difficult cases. From experience, I know, regardless of the difficulties in life, there is always a solution/change which can happen to help you find a positive to every situation -even if is not what you thought.
Allison E Bruce, LPCC-S is trauma informed, Clinical Counselor, who provides counseling services to individuals, couples and groups/organizations. Allison is an EMDR trained therapist and educator who focuses on creating a safe space to empower clients to embrace their strengths, embody personal growth, and promote healing. Allison offers intensive therapy retreats for clients who are seeking rapid relief and change faster than can be achieved in weekly therapy.
Allison E Bruce, LPCC-S is trauma informed, Clinical Counselor, who provides counseling services to individuals, couples and groups/organizations. Allison is an EMDR trained therapist and educator who focuses on creating a safe space to empower clients to embrace their strengths, embody personal growth, and promote healing. Allison offers intensive therapy retreats for clients who are seeking rapid relief and change faster than can be achieved in weekly therapy.
As a Brainspotting practitioner, I believe in the power of somatic bottom-up approaches.
We all share human experience of facing challenges, seeking understanding, and desiring emotional well-being. I've lived with the challenges of navigating life between two cultures, enduring the complexities and confusion that often accompany such a unique upbringing. My lived experience ignited me to develop a skill set to effectively support other women, mothers and children of immigrants living in the diaspora. As a MENA/SWANA therapist, I understand this step can be daunting. I hope you take comfort in me being here to support you on your journey and guide you towards discovering the inherent healing power within yourself.
As a Brainspotting practitioner, I believe in the power of somatic bottom-up approaches.
We all share human experience of facing challenges, seeking understanding, and desiring emotional well-being. I've lived with the challenges of navigating life between two cultures, enduring the complexities and confusion that often accompany such a unique upbringing. My lived experience ignited me to develop a skill set to effectively support other women, mothers and children of immigrants living in the diaspora. As a MENA/SWANA therapist, I understand this step can be daunting. I hope you take comfort in me being here to support you on your journey and guide you towards discovering the inherent healing power within yourself.
My approach is body-based and relational — EFT, Gottman, somatic therapy, Brainspotting, and EMDR.
I specialize in couples, anxiety, and perinatal mental health. Much of my work happens at the intersection of relationships and the nervous system — helping people understand not just what they're feeling, but why their body and patterns keep returning there. I also offer intensive sessions for individuals and couples ready to go deep in a concentrated way.
My approach is body-based and relational — EFT, Gottman, somatic therapy, Brainspotting, and EMDR.
I specialize in couples, anxiety, and perinatal mental health. Much of my work happens at the intersection of relationships and the nervous system — helping people understand not just what they're feeling, but why their body and patterns keep returning there. I also offer intensive sessions for individuals and couples ready to go deep in a concentrated way.
Diana Bala, LPCC-S, NCC, Clinical Counselor/Coach
Counselor, LPCCS, NCC
1 Endorsed
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
The ideal client works collaboratively with their counselor to move toward resolution of issues they are facing today. Clients should be motivated to practice what is learned in the session in real life situations. As therapist, my role is providing my clients with the tools they need to navigate through life emotionally, physically and relationally healthier. Counseling can be challenging and difficult, but the end result can be very rewarding. I work collaboratively with you to identify and accomplish your treatment goals.
The ideal client works collaboratively with their counselor to move toward resolution of issues they are facing today. Clients should be motivated to practice what is learned in the session in real life situations. As therapist, my role is providing my clients with the tools they need to navigate through life emotionally, physically and relationally healthier. Counseling can be challenging and difficult, but the end result can be very rewarding. I work collaboratively with you to identify and accomplish your treatment goals.
Hello, I am Lanelle. Are you ready to embrace your healing journey and find meaning in the story of your life? Have you experienced trauma in your life and grasping for hope to fully overcome it? If so, I am ready to assist you! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory status in the state of Ohio and have been practicing for 15 years.
I specialize in treating trauma (sexual, emotional, relational, betrayal, birth & body), complex grief, inner child wounds, mother and father wounds, attachment issues, sex-related issues, women's issues, and perinatal/postpartum care.
Hello, I am Lanelle. Are you ready to embrace your healing journey and find meaning in the story of your life? Have you experienced trauma in your life and grasping for hope to fully overcome it? If so, I am ready to assist you! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory status in the state of Ohio and have been practicing for 15 years.
I specialize in treating trauma (sexual, emotional, relational, betrayal, birth & body), complex grief, inner child wounds, mother and father wounds, attachment issues, sex-related issues, women's issues, and perinatal/postpartum care.
Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 9 years of experience partnering with youth, adolescent, and adult clients toward their personal goals. I truly believe that each and every person has immense value and strength, and I see it as an honor to come alongside you in your path toward mental and emotional wellness. Specific areas of concern that I have experience with include: general life stressors, grief/loss, anxiety, panic, depression, emotional dysregulation, school performance, trauma, self-harm, and chronic illness/pain.
Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 9 years of experience partnering with youth, adolescent, and adult clients toward their personal goals. I truly believe that each and every person has immense value and strength, and I see it as an honor to come alongside you in your path toward mental and emotional wellness. Specific areas of concern that I have experience with include: general life stressors, grief/loss, anxiety, panic, depression, emotional dysregulation, school performance, trauma, self-harm, and chronic illness/pain.
I'm Dr. Nicole Wildroudt and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to guide and serve you all!
I am a National Certified Counselor who services Ohio, Arizona, and Montana.
As a therapist licensed in mental health and dual diagnosis, I offer individual and family therapeutic counseling, life skills coaching, and psycho-educational training on a wide range of topics.
My specialties include all types of addictions, traumas, hoarding, eating disorders, grief, mood and mental disorders, veterans and military support, and learning and developmental disorders across all ages.
I'm Dr. Nicole Wildroudt and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to guide and serve you all!
I am a National Certified Counselor who services Ohio, Arizona, and Montana.
As a therapist licensed in mental health and dual diagnosis, I offer individual and family therapeutic counseling, life skills coaching, and psycho-educational training on a wide range of topics.
My specialties include all types of addictions, traumas, hoarding, eating disorders, grief, mood and mental disorders, veterans and military support, and learning and developmental disorders across all ages.
Through Somatic Experiencing (SE), I have been trained to work with various forms of trauma (developmental, event specific, chronic/long-term) and the way in which our survival energy becomes trapped in our bodies.
I utilize various lenses such as mindfulness, attachment style, various developmental & character models, parts work, and Somatic Experiencing (SE). I am also trained to do touch work to support further somatic regulation and resilience. I am open to partnering with other clinicians to ensure that clients are being healed on a holistic level.
Through Somatic Experiencing (SE), I have been trained to work with various forms of trauma (developmental, event specific, chronic/long-term) and the way in which our survival energy becomes trapped in our bodies.
I utilize various lenses such as mindfulness, attachment style, various developmental & character models, parts work, and Somatic Experiencing (SE). I am also trained to do touch work to support further somatic regulation and resilience. I am open to partnering with other clinicians to ensure that clients are being healed on a holistic level.
My approach combines practical, somatic techniques rooted in Gestalt therapy and hypnotherapy to help you manage acute distress such as anxiety, panic, and trauma.
I'm a doctoral-level therapist based in Toledo with more than seven years of experience. I've dedicated my practice to finding individualized care that meets each client where they are. This is an approach that acknowledges the profound impact of childhood experiences, past trauma, and unhealthy relationships on our current well-being. A native of India, I attended graduate school for counseling in Mississippi and Ohio and have deep experience across several areas of clinical practice. I bring a multicultural lens to my work, providing a deep respect for the varied identities, backgrounds and lived experiences of my clients.
My approach combines practical, somatic techniques rooted in Gestalt therapy and hypnotherapy to help you manage acute distress such as anxiety, panic, and trauma.
I'm a doctoral-level therapist based in Toledo with more than seven years of experience. I've dedicated my practice to finding individualized care that meets each client where they are. This is an approach that acknowledges the profound impact of childhood experiences, past trauma, and unhealthy relationships on our current well-being. A native of India, I attended graduate school for counseling in Mississippi and Ohio and have deep experience across several areas of clinical practice. I bring a multicultural lens to my work, providing a deep respect for the varied identities, backgrounds and lived experiences of my clients.
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom (Viktor Frankl). Joe is a relatable connector who has worked with many different diagnoses throughout his time in the field. He passionately believes that relationships are powerful, especially the therapy relationship. Specializing in the treatment of grief, anxiety, depression, and spiritual crisis, Joe provides eclectic treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral and Existential Therapies. Possessing a contagious sense of humor, Joe has helped many clients rediscover laughter in life.
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom (Viktor Frankl). Joe is a relatable connector who has worked with many different diagnoses throughout his time in the field. He passionately believes that relationships are powerful, especially the therapy relationship. Specializing in the treatment of grief, anxiety, depression, and spiritual crisis, Joe provides eclectic treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral and Existential Therapies. Possessing a contagious sense of humor, Joe has helped many clients rediscover laughter in life.
Welcome! I'm Shelley, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in trauma-informed care, addiction recovery, and mental health support. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and rooted in evidence-based practices.
Welcome! I'm Shelley, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in trauma-informed care, addiction recovery, and mental health support. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and rooted in evidence-based practices.
You might look like you’re holding everything together on the outside—but underneath, feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted.
Many of the people I work with are used to pushing through, managing responsibilities, and being there for others—but struggle with emotional overwhelm, stress, or patterns they can’t seem to break.
I specialize in trauma, attachment, and addiction, helping clients understand their patterns, regulate emotions, and feel more in control of their responses. My approach is both supportive and focused—we don’t just talk, we work toward meaningful, lasting change.
You might look like you’re holding everything together on the outside—but underneath, feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted.
Many of the people I work with are used to pushing through, managing responsibilities, and being there for others—but struggle with emotional overwhelm, stress, or patterns they can’t seem to break.
I specialize in trauma, attachment, and addiction, helping clients understand their patterns, regulate emotions, and feel more in control of their responses. My approach is both supportive and focused—we don’t just talk, we work toward meaningful, 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.