Somatic Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
I provide trauma-informed, intersectional care that combines psychoeducation with neuro-based and somatic techniques.
You want to feel more at peace, to break free from the cycle of self-criticism and constant anxiety. You’re tired of just “getting by” and ready for meaningful change. My ideal clients include adults healing from childhood trauma, professionals managing secondary trauma, and caregivers determined to create healthier family dynamics. Together, we explore and honor your experiences, build self-worth, and rediscover freedom and creativity in life. My approach integrates your unique values and ideals, offering a safe space to uncover insights that foster personal growth and resilience.
I provide trauma-informed, intersectional care that combines psychoeducation with neuro-based and somatic techniques.
You want to feel more at peace, to break free from the cycle of self-criticism and constant anxiety. You’re tired of just “getting by” and ready for meaningful change. My ideal clients include adults healing from childhood trauma, professionals managing secondary trauma, and caregivers determined to create healthier family dynamics. Together, we explore and honor your experiences, build self-worth, and rediscover freedom and creativity in life. My approach integrates your unique values and ideals, offering a safe space to uncover insights that foster personal growth and resilience.
I'm trained in EMDR, somatic therapies, and other modalities, and I continue to seek advanced training to deepen my work.
I’d be honored to support you and help guide you as you navigate this season of life. In our work together, I focus on helping individuals manage their symptoms while fostering meaningful personal growth. We’ll collaborate to set clear goals and develop strategies to stay accountable between sessions, using tools like reflective prompts and supportive resources tailored to your needs. Many of the individuals I work with have experienced challenges such as childhood trauma, chronic stress, low self-esteem, feeling “stuck,” navigating life transitions, or dealing with hormonal shifts—just to name a few.
I'm trained in EMDR, somatic therapies, and other modalities, and I continue to seek advanced training to deepen my work.
I’d be honored to support you and help guide you as you navigate this season of life. In our work together, I focus on helping individuals manage their symptoms while fostering meaningful personal growth. We’ll collaborate to set clear goals and develop strategies to stay accountable between sessions, using tools like reflective prompts and supportive resources tailored to your needs. Many of the individuals I work with have experienced challenges such as childhood trauma, chronic stress, low self-esteem, feeling “stuck,” navigating life transitions, or dealing with hormonal shifts—just to name a few.
Rachel Kramer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
6 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Waitlist for new clients
I have taken a master class on Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy, and I have a certificate in somatic trauma treatment.
If you are stuck feeling paralyzing anxiety, if you are unable to communicate the way you want to, if you are depressed and unsure how to get out of it, or unable to identify why something triggers you the way it does, therapy can be a useful tool for you. If you have trauma in your past and are unsure how it is impacting you or how to heal it, I can help. We all have difficulties in our lives and reaching out for help is not always the easiest thing to do. Therapy is a collaborative and private relationship where we can work together to help you identify what your needs and goals are and how to get there.
I have taken a master class on Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy, and I have a certificate in somatic trauma treatment.
If you are stuck feeling paralyzing anxiety, if you are unable to communicate the way you want to, if you are depressed and unsure how to get out of it, or unable to identify why something triggers you the way it does, therapy can be a useful tool for you. If you have trauma in your past and are unsure how it is impacting you or how to heal it, I can help. We all have difficulties in our lives and reaching out for help is not always the easiest thing to do. Therapy is a collaborative and private relationship where we can work together to help you identify what your needs and goals are and how to get there.
I have a background in a range of approaches including family systems therapy, somatic therapy, yoga nidra, EMDR, cognitive, interpersonal, mindfulness-based, meditation and movement therapy.
I am only accepting new clients for the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Visit my website to request a free 30-min new client consult/video meeting for questions about getting started with SSP. Please note, if you are interested in the Safe and Sound Protocol and you already have a therapist, you can participate in this alongside your regular therapy.
I have a background in a range of approaches including family systems therapy, somatic therapy, yoga nidra, EMDR, cognitive, interpersonal, mindfulness-based, meditation and movement therapy.
I am only accepting new clients for the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Visit my website to request a free 30-min new client consult/video meeting for questions about getting started with SSP. Please note, if you are interested in the Safe and Sound Protocol and you already have a therapist, you can participate in this alongside your regular therapy.
My approach to mental health is holistic where we can incorporate somatic movements and faith-based interventions into our work together for a variety of mental health challenges for people of all backgrounds.
My work is most suitable for adults with complex trauma, relationship issues, survivors of sexual violence, neurodivergence, and narcissistic abuse. Clients play a collaborative role in the treatment process with a person-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy so that they feel confident in the pace and progress.
My approach to mental health is holistic where we can incorporate somatic movements and faith-based interventions into our work together for a variety of mental health challenges for people of all backgrounds.
My work is most suitable for adults with complex trauma, relationship issues, survivors of sexual violence, neurodivergence, and narcissistic abuse. Clients play a collaborative role in the treatment process with a person-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy so that they feel confident in the pace and progress.
I have completed trainings in DBT and somatic therapy interventions.
I have lived experience with neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, and being in a plus sized body. I have experience working with the above as well as being trained in working with clients with BPD and clients who just feel like they need a safe space to discuss day to day life stressors. I stress to my clients that therapy is for everyone and there is no such thing as a "trauma olympics" where something is better or worse than others! I work with clients age 6+.
I have completed trainings in DBT and somatic therapy interventions.
I have lived experience with neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, and being in a plus sized body. I have experience working with the above as well as being trained in working with clients with BPD and clients who just feel like they need a safe space to discuss day to day life stressors. I stress to my clients that therapy is for everyone and there is no such thing as a "trauma olympics" where something is better or worse than others! I work with clients age 6+.
My therapy style is creative and somatic; I utilize expressive arts, play therapy, animal assisted therapy, sandtray therapy, dancing mindfulness, and geek therapy.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.
My therapy style is creative and somatic; I utilize expressive arts, play therapy, animal assisted therapy, sandtray therapy, dancing mindfulness, and geek therapy.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.
I am passionate about helping folks heal trauma in the body via EMDR and somatic techniques
I know scrolling through Psychology Today profiles can be frustrating, and challenging. Making sense of all of the therapy terms and acronyms, (oh so many of those!) can be exhausting. Assessing and finding your therapist 'fit' shouldn't be impossible. All of us have strengths, and the ability to feel joy. My aim is to help others identify interpersonal and systemic barriers standing in the way of growth. I am trauma informed, and an ACES DV survivor and advocate. I provide therapy in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area and online. I have a strong clinical background in mood disorders and trauma treatment.
I am passionate about helping folks heal trauma in the body via EMDR and somatic techniques
I know scrolling through Psychology Today profiles can be frustrating, and challenging. Making sense of all of the therapy terms and acronyms, (oh so many of those!) can be exhausting. Assessing and finding your therapist 'fit' shouldn't be impossible. All of us have strengths, and the ability to feel joy. My aim is to help others identify interpersonal and systemic barriers standing in the way of growth. I am trauma informed, and an ACES DV survivor and advocate. I provide therapy in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area and online. I have a strong clinical background in mood disorders and trauma treatment.
Justine Trumbetas
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms Ed, LPC, CIMHP, CMIP, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
By addressing root causes with CBT, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and somatic therapy, we go beyond symptom management.
I help women heal from anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm using a whole-person, results-driven approach. If you feel stuck in stress, self-doubt, or emotional ups and downs, we’ll go beyond symptom management to create deep, lasting change. Together, we’ll work to help you feel grounded, confident, and in control.
By addressing root causes with CBT, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and somatic therapy, we go beyond symptom management.
I help women heal from anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm using a whole-person, results-driven approach. If you feel stuck in stress, self-doubt, or emotional ups and downs, we’ll go beyond symptom management to create deep, lasting change. Together, we’ll work to help you feel grounded, confident, and in control.
I'm talking about somatic strategy that offers the kind of inner steadiness that lets you live unmasked, whole, and deeply connected to your own pace.
You’ve unpacked a lot already. You understand your patterns, your history, your wiring — maybe more deeply than most. You’ve sat in therapy, journaled through grief, mapped out your nervous system responses, and named the roles you’ve had to play just to get by. And still, something hasn’t shifted. Not in the way you need it to. You’re not broken — you’re saturated. Saturated with strategies that don’t reach the stuck places. With insight that hasn’t had a chance to land in your body. With pressure to keep showing up “regulated” even when your insides are screaming. You need a different space, and that's where I come in.
I'm talking about somatic strategy that offers the kind of inner steadiness that lets you live unmasked, whole, and deeply connected to your own pace.
You’ve unpacked a lot already. You understand your patterns, your history, your wiring — maybe more deeply than most. You’ve sat in therapy, journaled through grief, mapped out your nervous system responses, and named the roles you’ve had to play just to get by. And still, something hasn’t shifted. Not in the way you need it to. You’re not broken — you’re saturated. Saturated with strategies that don’t reach the stuck places. With insight that hasn’t had a chance to land in your body. With pressure to keep showing up “regulated” even when your insides are screaming. You need a different space, and that's where I come in.
My culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and liberation-centered approach integrates mindfulness, somatic exercises, and culturally meaningful practices to guide you toward lasting transformation.
Nervous System Healing - Self-Compassion - Returning to Self - Building Positive Self-Concept - Holistic Mind/Body/Emotion/Spirit Care - Social Justice - Collaborative & Conversational - Relational Trauma & Attachment Wounds - Relationship Difficulties (queer, ENM, kink +).
Healing is dependent on one another and nature, so the best and most important place to begin or continue this healing work is inside yourself. Let's explore your experiences compassionately, step away from inherited oppressive generational patterns, and create a personalized plan together that aligns your core needs and values. I see teens, adults, & couples.
My culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and liberation-centered approach integrates mindfulness, somatic exercises, and culturally meaningful practices to guide you toward lasting transformation.
Nervous System Healing - Self-Compassion - Returning to Self - Building Positive Self-Concept - Holistic Mind/Body/Emotion/Spirit Care - Social Justice - Collaborative & Conversational - Relational Trauma & Attachment Wounds - Relationship Difficulties (queer, ENM, kink +).
Healing is dependent on one another and nature, so the best and most important place to begin or continue this healing work is inside yourself. Let's explore your experiences compassionately, step away from inherited oppressive generational patterns, and create a personalized plan together that aligns your core needs and values. I see teens, adults, & couples.
During therapy, I use an integrative approach which means I pull from various methods, some of which include psychodynamics, humanistic, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, DBT, CBT, strength-based, trauma-informed, and somatic work.
If you're reading this, chances are you're hoping to grow, talk, heal or learn more about yourself. Therapy can be challenging, uncomfortable, and vulnerable, and my approach is mindful of that.
During therapy, I use an integrative approach which means I pull from various methods, some of which include psychodynamics, humanistic, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, DBT, CBT, strength-based, trauma-informed, and somatic work.
If you're reading this, chances are you're hoping to grow, talk, heal or learn more about yourself. Therapy can be challenging, uncomfortable, and vulnerable, and my approach is mindful of that.
Somatic, Parts Work, Experiential, EMDR, creative expression.
My universal objective is to guide you in discovering and unlocking your own inner healer to help you navigate obstacles in the way of nurturing yourself and strengthen the relationship of love and beauty that is in you. I have many tools and skills and we will work together to co-create an atmosphere of healing for you.
Somatic, Parts Work, Experiential, EMDR, creative expression.
My universal objective is to guide you in discovering and unlocking your own inner healer to help you navigate obstacles in the way of nurturing yourself and strengthen the relationship of love and beauty that is in you. I have many tools and skills and we will work together to co-create an atmosphere of healing for you.
I utilize Interpersonal Process, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical-Behavioral, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to psychotherapy.
As your therapist, I will help you cultivate self-compassion, curiosity, and courage to confront your life challenges. My work with each client is individualized and collaborative depending on a multitude of client factors. My approach is warm, well-rounded, and authentic. I will ensure that your therapeutic outcomes are meaningful and sustainable. You will feel seen, heard, and supported in every step of our work. I use an integrated trauma-informed, feminist, humanistic, psychoanalytic, relational, and existential approach to therapy that fosters openness and curiosity.
I utilize Interpersonal Process, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical-Behavioral, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to psychotherapy.
As your therapist, I will help you cultivate self-compassion, curiosity, and courage to confront your life challenges. My work with each client is individualized and collaborative depending on a multitude of client factors. My approach is warm, well-rounded, and authentic. I will ensure that your therapeutic outcomes are meaningful and sustainable. You will feel seen, heard, and supported in every step of our work. I use an integrated trauma-informed, feminist, humanistic, psychoanalytic, relational, and existential approach to therapy that fosters openness and curiosity.
I offer a blend of psychodynamic and somatic therapies in my practice.
I specialize in working with people suffering from Childhood PTSD & narcissistic abuse. If you're seeking a fresh approach to healing from narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, or childhood PTSD, you're in the right place. I focus on addressing the root causes of these experiences, not just the symptoms. I enjoy working with clients to uncover deeper issues and use body-based and relational methods for profound healing. Together, we'll develop vibrant, healthy coping mechanisms for sustainable recovery and a fulfilling life. I will never ask you to abandon a coping mechanism without first he
I offer a blend of psychodynamic and somatic therapies in my practice.
I specialize in working with people suffering from Childhood PTSD & narcissistic abuse. If you're seeking a fresh approach to healing from narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, or childhood PTSD, you're in the right place. I focus on addressing the root causes of these experiences, not just the symptoms. I enjoy working with clients to uncover deeper issues and use body-based and relational methods for profound healing. Together, we'll develop vibrant, healthy coping mechanisms for sustainable recovery and a fulfilling life. I will never ask you to abandon a coping mechanism without first he
Jodi Peppel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CRS
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in Developmenatal Somatic Psychotherapy and Rubenfeld Synergy.
I have been exploring the healing arts,psychology,spirituality,the mind-body connection, and personal growth both professionally and personally for the past 35 years. My personal healing journey has supported and guided my heart's desire to be a facilitator in guiding others home to their selves. I maintain a private practice as psychotherapist and Certified Rubenfeld Synergist in Pittsburgh,Pa. My practice is eclectic and dynamic. It allows me to explore the depths of my being while facilitating others to do the same. I am a dedicated therapist, dedicated to my growth and the growth of my clients.
I am trained in Developmenatal Somatic Psychotherapy and Rubenfeld Synergy.
I have been exploring the healing arts,psychology,spirituality,the mind-body connection, and personal growth both professionally and personally for the past 35 years. My personal healing journey has supported and guided my heart's desire to be a facilitator in guiding others home to their selves. I maintain a private practice as psychotherapist and Certified Rubenfeld Synergist in Pittsburgh,Pa. My practice is eclectic and dynamic. It allows me to explore the depths of my being while facilitating others to do the same. I am a dedicated therapist, dedicated to my growth and the growth of my clients.
I am a Brainspotting Therapist, Play Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, IFS Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Therapist, and am EMDR Certified.
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new and sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. Our focus is on helping children, teens, young adults, and families heal. We understand that life has many ups and downs so, we aim to create a safe space where people can have fun, get real, and heal. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life. I currently serve the following states MA, PA, RI, VT, ME, NH, UT & FL via Telehealth ONLY.
I am a Brainspotting Therapist, Play Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, IFS Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Therapist, and am EMDR Certified.
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new and sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. Our focus is on helping children, teens, young adults, and families heal. We understand that life has many ups and downs so, we aim to create a safe space where people can have fun, get real, and heal. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life. I currently serve the following states MA, PA, RI, VT, ME, NH, UT & FL via Telehealth ONLY.
I am trained in somatic experiencing and psychodynamic therapy.
Do you feel that no matter how much you understand yourself you still struggle to change and to heal? Do you feel like you're not able to be your best self in your relationships or with your work? Do you need a safe place to heal from trauma? Please know that you are not alone
I am trained in somatic experiencing and psychodynamic therapy.
Do you feel that no matter how much you understand yourself you still struggle to change and to heal? Do you feel like you're not able to be your best self in your relationships or with your work? Do you need a safe place to heal from trauma? Please know that you are not alone
My approach integrates IFS/parts work, Gestalt techniques, yoga, expressive arts, and somatic therapy.
If you’ve experienced sexual violence in Pennsylvania, ask me about resources to help cover your therapy costs. I practice from a relational and feminist framework, helping clients explore how relationships and societal structures influence healing and connection. My experience includes working with individuals navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, as well as those with C/PTSD. I'm also proficient in working with sex workers, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals exploring neurodivergence.
My approach integrates IFS/parts work, Gestalt techniques, yoga, expressive arts, and somatic therapy.
If you’ve experienced sexual violence in Pennsylvania, ask me about resources to help cover your therapy costs. I practice from a relational and feminist framework, helping clients explore how relationships and societal structures influence healing and connection. My experience includes working with individuals navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, as well as those with C/PTSD. I'm also proficient in working with sex workers, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals exploring neurodivergence.
Lucent Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Our practice is both neurologically and trauma informed; using Cognitive behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Harm Reduction, Mindfulness, EMDR, Somatic, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychedelic Integration therapies.
We know that life can be very difficult, and are honored to help you through big transitions, unexpected or chronic illness, loss of a loved one, abuse or neglect, past or present trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. At Lucent Counseling, we find it a privilege to help you process and integrate these experiences so that you can heal and move through the difficult times in your life. Our Master's level therapists have expert tools and training, and draw from an eclectic variety of techniques. Our interventions are guided by the therapeutic relationship, and are individually curated to help you move toward your goals.
Our practice is both neurologically and trauma informed; using Cognitive behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Harm Reduction, Mindfulness, EMDR, Somatic, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychedelic Integration therapies.
We know that life can be very difficult, and are honored to help you through big transitions, unexpected or chronic illness, loss of a loved one, abuse or neglect, past or present trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. At Lucent Counseling, we find it a privilege to help you process and integrate these experiences so that you can heal and move through the difficult times in your life. Our Master's level therapists have expert tools and training, and draw from an eclectic variety of techniques. Our interventions are guided by the therapeutic relationship, and are individually curated to help you move toward your goals.
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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.