Somatic Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
You deserve to be heard and seen fully. Whether you’re going through a transitional period, craving support while caring for others, or seeking less stress and a more harmonious, balanced life—I’m here to listen, and hold the space you need. You’ve always been the person others turn to for support. Now, it’s time to rediscover your own voice and redefine your own priorities. I’ll be here to help you find the courage to commit to both. You deserve a therapist who earns your trust and works hard to understand you. I believe that therapy should have long-term impact—helping you create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
You deserve to be heard and seen fully. Whether you’re going through a transitional period, craving support while caring for others, or seeking less stress and a more harmonious, balanced life—I’m here to listen, and hold the space you need. You’ve always been the person others turn to for support. Now, it’s time to rediscover your own voice and redefine your own priorities. I’ll be here to help you find the courage to commit to both. You deserve a therapist who earns your trust and works hard to understand you. I believe that therapy should have long-term impact—helping you create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
I describe my therapeutic approach as a trauma-informed and mindfulness based lens while also drawing on elements of CBT, ACT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Flash Technique, and Somatic Psychotherapy to support clients with challenges ranging from life transitions to reprocessing and healing from traumatic events.
I am passionate about creating a safe, healing space that allows individuals to reconnect with their full selves. I offer a person-centered approach to encourage a collaborative environment and to support the unique experiences, challenges, and goals that each individual may have. I find it important to acknowledge how the body can hold stress and trauma and to reflect on the mind-body connection within sessions to support identifying and meeting needs, rebuilding awareness of oneself, and to acknowledge holistic care. My goal is to ensure each individual can develop skills and resources to support themselves in their daily lives.
I describe my therapeutic approach as a trauma-informed and mindfulness based lens while also drawing on elements of CBT, ACT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Flash Technique, and Somatic Psychotherapy to support clients with challenges ranging from life transitions to reprocessing and healing from traumatic events.
I am passionate about creating a safe, healing space that allows individuals to reconnect with their full selves. I offer a person-centered approach to encourage a collaborative environment and to support the unique experiences, challenges, and goals that each individual may have. I find it important to acknowledge how the body can hold stress and trauma and to reflect on the mind-body connection within sessions to support identifying and meeting needs, rebuilding awareness of oneself, and to acknowledge holistic care. My goal is to ensure each individual can develop skills and resources to support themselves in their daily lives.
You are recognizing a need for change. You may be here because you overthink constantly, spiral into worst-case scenarios, feel "stuck" and react and respond to situations from your heightened emotions. You may find it hard to identify what you’re deeply feeling, often looking externally for validation and reassurance. You may struggle in interpersonal relationships, finding it hard to trust, get your needs met and feel worthy of love and connection. You might crave approval from others while also being highly sensitive to rejection. You are exhausted and want to get out of this cycle.
You are recognizing a need for change. You may be here because you overthink constantly, spiral into worst-case scenarios, feel "stuck" and react and respond to situations from your heightened emotions. You may find it hard to identify what you’re deeply feeling, often looking externally for validation and reassurance. You may struggle in interpersonal relationships, finding it hard to trust, get your needs met and feel worthy of love and connection. You might crave approval from others while also being highly sensitive to rejection. You are exhausted and want to get out of this cycle.
Are your difficulties around intimacy or communication leaving you feeling stuck and extremely hopeless? Is your relationship seriously lacking in the sex department? You’re struggling to feel close and loved again.. The lack of intimacy has lead you to question your relationship and you have considered leaving. Are you struggling with a lack of desire or performance anxiety? Maybe your feeling a loss of control and out of touch with your body? Has the thought of intimacy left you feeling anxious, broken and inadequate? Your struggling with feeling confident and sexy. Life is so hectic and busy you can’t even think about sex.
Are your difficulties around intimacy or communication leaving you feeling stuck and extremely hopeless? Is your relationship seriously lacking in the sex department? You’re struggling to feel close and loved again.. The lack of intimacy has lead you to question your relationship and you have considered leaving. Are you struggling with a lack of desire or performance anxiety? Maybe your feeling a loss of control and out of touch with your body? Has the thought of intimacy left you feeling anxious, broken and inadequate? Your struggling with feeling confident and sexy. Life is so hectic and busy you can’t even think about sex.
I utilize different treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic/Mindfulness approaches, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) while individualizing interventions based on identity and cultural backgrounds.
What does therapy mean to you? What makes it so beneficial? How many thoughts, feelings, expectations, questions are you noticing as you take the first step in finding the “right” therapist? You are not alone. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which I cultivate an open and non-judgmental atmosphere to equip you in facilitating change, fostering vulnerability, and promoting a rich and meaningful life. Whether you want to work towards specific life goals, change, or stressors including complex trauma, cultural issues, anxiety/depression, I strive to guide you through the process and help tackle the "But what will people say?"
I utilize different treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic/Mindfulness approaches, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) while individualizing interventions based on identity and cultural backgrounds.
What does therapy mean to you? What makes it so beneficial? How many thoughts, feelings, expectations, questions are you noticing as you take the first step in finding the “right” therapist? You are not alone. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which I cultivate an open and non-judgmental atmosphere to equip you in facilitating change, fostering vulnerability, and promoting a rich and meaningful life. Whether you want to work towards specific life goals, change, or stressors including complex trauma, cultural issues, anxiety/depression, I strive to guide you through the process and help tackle the "But what will people say?"
Life can be tough and difficulties are unavoidable, but counseling can help strengthen your internal resources so you can navigate stressors more effectively. I work with adults to help them manage stress, ease anxiety & depression, and increase self-awareness. My approach is based in empathy & curiosity, and my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment. At a pace that is comfortable, we’ll work collaboratively to explore and process thoughts & feelings, clarify personal goals, and identify barriers to growth. Together we may explore strengths, practice skills, and identify strategies to facilitate the change you desire.
Life can be tough and difficulties are unavoidable, but counseling can help strengthen your internal resources so you can navigate stressors more effectively. I work with adults to help them manage stress, ease anxiety & depression, and increase self-awareness. My approach is based in empathy & curiosity, and my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment. At a pace that is comfortable, we’ll work collaboratively to explore and process thoughts & feelings, clarify personal goals, and identify barriers to growth. Together we may explore strengths, practice skills, and identify strategies to facilitate the change you desire.
River Wards Wellness Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147
River Wards Wellness Collective focuses on holistic wellness practices. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, reiki, and individual trauma-informed yoga and meditation. Our providers have a variety of specialties to address the specific needs of our community including DBT, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Therapy, and Perinatal Therapy. We have office locations in Philadelphia (Fishtown & Society Hill), and West Chester.
River Wards Wellness Collective focuses on holistic wellness practices. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, reiki, and individual trauma-informed yoga and meditation. Our providers have a variety of specialties to address the specific needs of our community including DBT, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Therapy, and Perinatal Therapy. We have office locations in Philadelphia (Fishtown & Society Hill), and West Chester.
However, I also incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, IFS and Somatic Experiencing to create a tailored approach for each of my clients.
Our symptoms—whether anxiety, depression, fear, or unresolved pain—are more than just obstacles; they are messengers. They point to unmet longings and hidden parts of ourselves waiting to be explored. I believe even our most difficult patterns hold a kind of inner intelligence, and that through careful exploration we can find greater meaning in our lives. Together our work will support you in deepening your self-knowledge so that you can uncover new ways to cope with life’s challenges. By weaving your history, feelings, thoughts, and desires into new insight, we'll create a space for healing and possibility to emerge.
However, I also incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, IFS and Somatic Experiencing to create a tailored approach for each of my clients.
Our symptoms—whether anxiety, depression, fear, or unresolved pain—are more than just obstacles; they are messengers. They point to unmet longings and hidden parts of ourselves waiting to be explored. I believe even our most difficult patterns hold a kind of inner intelligence, and that through careful exploration we can find greater meaning in our lives. Together our work will support you in deepening your self-knowledge so that you can uncover new ways to cope with life’s challenges. By weaving your history, feelings, thoughts, and desires into new insight, we'll create a space for healing and possibility to emerge.
Waitlist available for new clients (PA & NJ).
I have 8+ years of experience supporting people as they deepen their embodied understandings and connections with self/in relationships towards healing trauma and nourishing a sense of agency. I welcome anyone who may be unsure or critical of existing "health" systems. In general, therapy together will aim to disentangle inherited ideas about "correct" ways to be/heal, learn from what already works and doesn't work for you, practice self-exploration and discernment of what truly matters to you as life-long skills, and cultivate possibilities and experiences in accordance with your goals.
Waitlist available for new clients (PA & NJ).
I have 8+ years of experience supporting people as they deepen their embodied understandings and connections with self/in relationships towards healing trauma and nourishing a sense of agency. I welcome anyone who may be unsure or critical of existing "health" systems. In general, therapy together will aim to disentangle inherited ideas about "correct" ways to be/heal, learn from what already works and doesn't work for you, practice self-exploration and discernment of what truly matters to you as life-long skills, and cultivate possibilities and experiences in accordance with your goals.
Jennifer Hart Counseling Services/Soul Yoga Philly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CIMHP
6 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach is compassionate yet practical, blending mind–body ( somatic) therapy with evidence-based tools so you feel supported, empowered, and equipped to thrive.
Virtual Practice - Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming—especially if you’ve carried the weight of trauma, stress, or feeling like you have to hold everything together. I help clients create space to heal, breathe, and rediscover their voice. My passion is working with women of color who are navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and CPTSD, as well as those recovering from emotionally difficult or abusive relationships.
With 12 years of experience as a licensed therapist and group practice owner, I bring both professional expertise and a deeply human approach. Clients often describe me as compassionate, honest, and straightforward.
My approach is compassionate yet practical, blending mind–body ( somatic) therapy with evidence-based tools so you feel supported, empowered, and equipped to thrive.
Virtual Practice - Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming—especially if you’ve carried the weight of trauma, stress, or feeling like you have to hold everything together. I help clients create space to heal, breathe, and rediscover their voice. My passion is working with women of color who are navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and CPTSD, as well as those recovering from emotionally difficult or abusive relationships.
With 12 years of experience as a licensed therapist and group practice owner, I bring both professional expertise and a deeply human approach. Clients often describe me as compassionate, honest, and straightforward.
Michael Galarraga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, CSAC, CSOTP
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Intersection Therapy is a group private practice accepting virtual clients in PA and VA and in-person clients in Philly. Our providers focus on the mental wellbeing of individuals from marginalized identities. We focus on ensuring that we provide the LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Spanish speaking communities with effective mental health services to support their success. Providing Art Therapy, EMDR, and talk therapy while incorporating sensitive humor helps to understand what your mind, body, and spirit have been holding onto for so long.
Intersection Therapy is a group private practice accepting virtual clients in PA and VA and in-person clients in Philly. Our providers focus on the mental wellbeing of individuals from marginalized identities. We focus on ensuring that we provide the LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Spanish speaking communities with effective mental health services to support their success. Providing Art Therapy, EMDR, and talk therapy while incorporating sensitive humor helps to understand what your mind, body, and spirit have been holding onto for so long.
If you’re navigating a breakup, divorce, or painful relationship cycle, you may feel like you’re doing everything you can just to get through the day. You don’t need to figure this out by yourself. Therapy can help you slow down, understand what’s really happening inside, and start to feel like yourself again.
If you’re navigating a breakup, divorce, or painful relationship cycle, you may feel like you’re doing everything you can just to get through the day. You don’t need to figure this out by yourself. Therapy can help you slow down, understand what’s really happening inside, and start to feel like yourself again.
I offer somatic, relationship, and sex therapy work.
I work with individuals, couples, and other relational systems (friends, polycules, thruples, etc.). I love working with folks exploring racial/ethnic identity, queerness, non-monogamy, sexuality, and trauma healing. As a Brown, queer therapist, I particularly enjoy working with other QTPOCs. I believe that through collaboration we can create a therapeutic space that feels right for you. My hope is that our work together will allow you to develop greater capacity, deeper connections, and more softness in your life. You might even find greater clarity around your sense of self, your desires, and your relationships with others.
I offer somatic, relationship, and sex therapy work.
I work with individuals, couples, and other relational systems (friends, polycules, thruples, etc.). I love working with folks exploring racial/ethnic identity, queerness, non-monogamy, sexuality, and trauma healing. As a Brown, queer therapist, I particularly enjoy working with other QTPOCs. I believe that through collaboration we can create a therapeutic space that feels right for you. My hope is that our work together will allow you to develop greater capacity, deeper connections, and more softness in your life. You might even find greater clarity around your sense of self, your desires, and your relationships with others.
Somatic therapy is a holistic approach to psychological healing and personal growth that works directly with the mind-body connection.
At Philadelphia Somatic Therapy, we provide a therapy experience that is goal-oriented and grounded in collaboration and respect. Whether you're looking to work individually or in a group, our therapists can assist you in breaking through old barriers and finding more satisfaction and aliveness.
Somatic therapy is a holistic approach to psychological healing and personal growth that works directly with the mind-body connection.
At Philadelphia Somatic Therapy, we provide a therapy experience that is goal-oriented and grounded in collaboration and respect. Whether you're looking to work individually or in a group, our therapists can assist you in breaking through old barriers and finding more satisfaction and aliveness.
However you show up, my baseline is to provide a safe, respectful, and validating space where you are received without assumptions, judgment, or agenda. To bring us closer to your inner voice and illuminate your inner world, I draw on diverse practice experiences that taught me to listen beyond words and look beyond surfaces, plus art and music training that sharpened my attunement. This facilitates human-to-human understanding that can help us work together toward your goals with care and clarity, whether that involves change, growth, exploration, or acceptance.
However you show up, my baseline is to provide a safe, respectful, and validating space where you are received without assumptions, judgment, or agenda. To bring us closer to your inner voice and illuminate your inner world, I draw on diverse practice experiences that taught me to listen beyond words and look beyond surfaces, plus art and music training that sharpened my attunement. This facilitates human-to-human understanding that can help us work together toward your goals with care and clarity, whether that involves change, growth, exploration, or acceptance.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is an attachment-based model that informs Anna's understanding of the life-or-death experience each person feels when they come into the office. She knows what an incredible risk each client takes when they begin telling their story and trusting her with their most intimate relationship.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is an attachment-based model that informs Anna's understanding of the life-or-death experience each person feels when they come into the office. She knows what an incredible risk each client takes when they begin telling their story and trusting her with their most intimate relationship.
Healing happens relationally–within our communities, our families, and within ourselves. Therapy works best if we can build a safe and trusting relationship, so you should know a little bit about who I am! I am a white, queer and trans femme musician turned therapist. I am areligious, but I find many experiences to be deeply spiritual, including cooking, being in community with others, singing together, and walking in nature. Folks who do well with me don't fit the status quo, are navigating transitions, are noticing patterns in their relationships they want to examine and change, and are in search of healing and transformation.
Healing happens relationally–within our communities, our families, and within ourselves. Therapy works best if we can build a safe and trusting relationship, so you should know a little bit about who I am! I am a white, queer and trans femme musician turned therapist. I am areligious, but I find many experiences to be deeply spiritual, including cooking, being in community with others, singing together, and walking in nature. Folks who do well with me don't fit the status quo, are navigating transitions, are noticing patterns in their relationships they want to examine and change, and are in search of healing and transformation.
Our struggles & pain thrive in isolation, you don't have to do this alone. My approach to therapy is gentle, affirming & collaborative. Guided by trauma-informed philosophy, I view therapy as a collaboration; a space where trust + healing are co-created. Working with a therapist requires vulnerability & courage, it taps into & tests our innate strengths. It may be challenging at times, and our capacity for being challenged varies one session to the next, so my priority is to periodically check-in and move at your pace. Sometimes we may slow down, and other times, I'll gently nudge towards critical self-reflection.
Our struggles & pain thrive in isolation, you don't have to do this alone. My approach to therapy is gentle, affirming & collaborative. Guided by trauma-informed philosophy, I view therapy as a collaboration; a space where trust + healing are co-created. Working with a therapist requires vulnerability & courage, it taps into & tests our innate strengths. It may be challenging at times, and our capacity for being challenged varies one session to the next, so my priority is to periodically check-in and move at your pace. Sometimes we may slow down, and other times, I'll gently nudge towards critical self-reflection.
Welcome to my profile. I'm a clinical social worker licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania. I also have a PhD in psychology, a clinical trauma certification, and am a 200-hr trained yoga instructor. My passion in life is to learn and understand things so that I can pass it on to others in a practical way to help improve lives and relationships.
Welcome to my profile. I'm a clinical social worker licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania. I also have a PhD in psychology, a clinical trauma certification, and am a 200-hr trained yoga instructor. My passion in life is to learn and understand things so that I can pass it on to others in a practical way to help improve lives and relationships.
My therapeutic style incorporates narrative therapy, mindfulness, somatic (body-focused) techniques, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Everyone starts their healing journey at a different point and for different reasons. Many people seek therapy because they are struggling with past or current situations in their life, or because they want to make a change. Others may be looking to learn more about themselves. Regardless of why you are starting therapy or where you are in your healing journey, I am honored and excited to work and grow with you. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you will feel not only accepted, but celebrated.
My therapeutic style incorporates narrative therapy, mindfulness, somatic (body-focused) techniques, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Everyone starts their healing journey at a different point and for different reasons. Many people seek therapy because they are struggling with past or current situations in their life, or because they want to make a change. Others may be looking to learn more about themselves. Regardless of why you are starting therapy or where you are in your healing journey, I am honored and excited to work and grow with you. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you will feel not only accepted, but celebrated.
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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.