Somatic Therapists in 21702
Tina Lightner-Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DMin, MS, LCPC, NBCC, IAYT-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I stay at the cutting edge of what heals - I have advanced training in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Mind/Body Medicine, Integrative Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Yoga Therapy, and Positive Psychology.
Thank You. We will design a healing journey that is uniquely yours! Specializing in trauma resolution and spiritually integrated psychotherapy. Working together considering all factors of mind, body, and spirit. Honoring chronic illness; reviewing your spiritual life or lack of; what you eat or don't; your thoughts and what you are afraid to think; how you move or are unable to move; what you vision for your-Self and what gets in the way. Acknowledging the great mystery of suffering and how to find meaning. Exploring your resiliency and your innate capacity to heal - seeking your strengths and what brings joy and happiness!
I stay at the cutting edge of what heals - I have advanced training in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Mind/Body Medicine, Integrative Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Yoga Therapy, and Positive Psychology.
Thank You. We will design a healing journey that is uniquely yours! Specializing in trauma resolution and spiritually integrated psychotherapy. Working together considering all factors of mind, body, and spirit. Honoring chronic illness; reviewing your spiritual life or lack of; what you eat or don't; your thoughts and what you are afraid to think; how you move or are unable to move; what you vision for your-Self and what gets in the way. Acknowledging the great mystery of suffering and how to find meaning. Exploring your resiliency and your innate capacity to heal - seeking your strengths and what brings joy and happiness!
Stephanie Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
I have training in Motivational Interviewing, DBT, trauma interventions, somatic interventions, narrative, and play therapy.
I deeply respect your autonomy and worth; and utilize a relational, client-centered, neuroaffirming approach to care.
I have training in Motivational Interviewing, DBT, trauma interventions, somatic interventions, narrative, and play therapy.
I deeply respect your autonomy and worth; and utilize a relational, client-centered, neuroaffirming approach to care.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and somatic therapy.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and somatic therapy.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
My approach to each client is unique, but typically includes an emphasis on body-based ( somatic) techniques for healing trauma, client education, and the option for nature-informed therapies (NIT) as client preferences and counseling goals allow.
Bessel van der Kolk once wrote that “trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on the mind, brain, and body. This imprint has ongoing consequences for how the human organism manages to survive in the present.” I have come to have enormous respect for the wide range of defense mechanisms each of us creates to help us survive trauma and problematic fits with our environment. I enjoy helping others to understand and cultivate compassion towards these parts of ourselves and to build new, more adaptive ways of coping and ultimately thriving.
My approach to each client is unique, but typically includes an emphasis on body-based ( somatic) techniques for healing trauma, client education, and the option for nature-informed therapies (NIT) as client preferences and counseling goals allow.
Bessel van der Kolk once wrote that “trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on the mind, brain, and body. This imprint has ongoing consequences for how the human organism manages to survive in the present.” I have come to have enormous respect for the wide range of defense mechanisms each of us creates to help us survive trauma and problematic fits with our environment. I enjoy helping others to understand and cultivate compassion towards these parts of ourselves and to build new, more adaptive ways of coping and ultimately thriving.
Helene G. Brenner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Detrick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
My approach to treatment is relational, and I am trained in depth-oriented, somatic, and emotion-focused modalities.
Do you feel ready for more growth? Maybe you’re dealing with painful unresolved feelings, or navigating a significant life transition. Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but now want to go deeper. If you're like many of my clients, you function well on the outside but still feel unhappy or unfulfilled inside. Even if you can’t put your finger on it, you sense it’s time to make some changes. You have multifaceted emotions you want to work through, and you want a trusted, experienced professional who can help you move through the impasse you’re experiencing so you can fulfill your life potential.
My approach to treatment is relational, and I am trained in depth-oriented, somatic, and emotion-focused modalities.
Do you feel ready for more growth? Maybe you’re dealing with painful unresolved feelings, or navigating a significant life transition. Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but now want to go deeper. If you're like many of my clients, you function well on the outside but still feel unhappy or unfulfilled inside. Even if you can’t put your finger on it, you sense it’s time to make some changes. You have multifaceted emotions you want to work through, and you want a trusted, experienced professional who can help you move through the impasse you’re experiencing so you can fulfill your life potential.
Julie's approach combines ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience and incorporates a variety of disciplines to promote healing, wellness and wholeness including positive and contemplative psychology; mindfulness; focused breathwork; yoga; the latest research in neuroscience, somatic healing, healthy nutrition and ecotherapy (nature based).
Life is full of bumps in the road and detours. Many of them we can navigate on our own. The big boulders and wrong turns, however, may require a guide and new tools. Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Feeling stuck? Not sure of your purpose anymore? At a cross road? This approach is for those desiring strategies to come back into alignment and use obstacles as growth opportunities and self discovery.
Julie's approach combines ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience and incorporates a variety of disciplines to promote healing, wellness and wholeness including positive and contemplative psychology; mindfulness; focused breathwork; yoga; the latest research in neuroscience, somatic healing, healthy nutrition and ecotherapy (nature based).
Life is full of bumps in the road and detours. Many of them we can navigate on our own. The big boulders and wrong turns, however, may require a guide and new tools. Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Feeling stuck? Not sure of your purpose anymore? At a cross road? This approach is for those desiring strategies to come back into alignment and use obstacles as growth opportunities and self discovery.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities when indicated including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT/DBT, Constructive Challenge and Reframing, mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unproductive patterns? Do you find yourself freezing up, picking fights, running away or turning to addictions in the face of conflict? Take the first step towards a more fulfilling life with compassionate & expert support. In a warm & loving environment, I guide my clients one step at a time toward reaching their goals. My approach integrates evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of each client’s unique story. This personalized care is tailored to your needs so that wholeness & happiness can be achieved, no matter the trauma and negative experiences that have occurred.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities when indicated including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT/DBT, Constructive Challenge and Reframing, mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unproductive patterns? Do you find yourself freezing up, picking fights, running away or turning to addictions in the face of conflict? Take the first step towards a more fulfilling life with compassionate & expert support. In a warm & loving environment, I guide my clients one step at a time toward reaching their goals. My approach integrates evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of each client’s unique story. This personalized care is tailored to your needs so that wholeness & happiness can be achieved, no matter the trauma and negative experiences that have occurred.
My clinical practice centers around therapeutic modalities that view peoples' minds, bodies, hearts, and souls as one. I believe that valuing this interconnectedness is one of the most important factors in restoration, growth, and finding your inner-light. One way to find and re-connect with ourselves is through the practice of Ecotherapy, a therapeutic approach that encourages people to undertake a healing journey through our relationship with nature. This can look like (but is not limited to) incorporating the outdoors into session, utilizing somatic interventions, and engaging creative expression that uses natural materials.
My clinical practice centers around therapeutic modalities that view peoples' minds, bodies, hearts, and souls as one. I believe that valuing this interconnectedness is one of the most important factors in restoration, growth, and finding your inner-light. One way to find and re-connect with ourselves is through the practice of Ecotherapy, a therapeutic approach that encourages people to undertake a healing journey through our relationship with nature. This can look like (but is not limited to) incorporating the outdoors into session, utilizing somatic interventions, and engaging creative expression that uses natural materials.
Janely Rivas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702
I am currently Somatic Experiencing Certified.
Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been in therapy before, I’m glad you’re here! My hope is to create a safe, encouraging and oftentimes silly and sarcastic environment to partner with you in the next step of your story. My time working as a psychotherapist in schools and the surrounding community has led me to become passionate in addressing and advocating for a person's needs and strengths. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults and families to address a wide variety of concerns including life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem.
I am currently Somatic Experiencing Certified.
Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been in therapy before, I’m glad you’re here! My hope is to create a safe, encouraging and oftentimes silly and sarcastic environment to partner with you in the next step of your story. My time working as a psychotherapist in schools and the surrounding community has led me to become passionate in addressing and advocating for a person's needs and strengths. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults and families to address a wide variety of concerns including life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem.
Tammy Green
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
Do you feel consumed by past trauma that causes intrusive thoughts or disrupts your sleep? Or anxiety that cripples your ability to interact with others and engage in activities you once enjoyed? Do your mood swings leave you feeling overwhelmed & out of control? Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties & build a life full of hope and empowerment. Hi, my name is Tammy and I have been a practicing psychotherapist for 6 years. I currently hold a Degree in Psychology with specialization in Christian counseling, and a Master's in Counseling.
Do you feel consumed by past trauma that causes intrusive thoughts or disrupts your sleep? Or anxiety that cripples your ability to interact with others and engage in activities you once enjoyed? Do your mood swings leave you feeling overwhelmed & out of control? Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties & build a life full of hope and empowerment. Hi, my name is Tammy and I have been a practicing psychotherapist for 6 years. I currently hold a Degree in Psychology with specialization in Christian counseling, and a Master's in Counseling.
Danice Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
Are you feeling worried all of the time?Do you feel sad, stuck, and unmotivated? Tired of repeating the cycle of unhealthy relationships? Have you told your trauma narrative countless times but still feel stuck? I work with adult survivors of childhood trauma. My areas of interest and experience includes mood disorders, eating disorders and body image issues. I emphasize with my clients that the goal isn’t to reach a certain number on the scale but to develop a healthy relationship with their body. I want to help my clients view their body as something to care for instead of something to avoid or punish.
Are you feeling worried all of the time?Do you feel sad, stuck, and unmotivated? Tired of repeating the cycle of unhealthy relationships? Have you told your trauma narrative countless times but still feel stuck? I work with adult survivors of childhood trauma. My areas of interest and experience includes mood disorders, eating disorders and body image issues. I emphasize with my clients that the goal isn’t to reach a certain number on the scale but to develop a healthy relationship with their body. I want to help my clients view their body as something to care for instead of something to avoid or punish.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-C, RYT, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Out of the Office until October, email to be added to my waitlist! Holding space for millennial women to let go of perfectionism, stop people-pleasing, and heal from the past. You feel stuck reliving the past and un-loveable despite "knowing" you are enough. You've done therapy before but found yourself feeling worse. Does this sound familiar? It's not all in your head. Trauma impacts our perspective and causes us to the see the present through the eyes of the past. This impacts everything from our relationships with friends, to sleep and our performance at work. However, healing is possible if we know how to go about healing it.
Out of the Office until October, email to be added to my waitlist! Holding space for millennial women to let go of perfectionism, stop people-pleasing, and heal from the past. You feel stuck reliving the past and un-loveable despite "knowing" you are enough. You've done therapy before but found yourself feeling worse. Does this sound familiar? It's not all in your head. Trauma impacts our perspective and causes us to the see the present through the eyes of the past. This impacts everything from our relationships with friends, to sleep and our performance at work. However, healing is possible if we know how to go about healing it.
Erin Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RYT-200, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
I know that you have a "pretty good" life. Perhaps you have done some work in therapy before, and things are finally stable. Yet, you sometimes feel like you are playing a part, rather than embracing and expressing your authentic self. You may feel uncomfortable in your own skin, self-conscious, or like you are not "enough." You may struggle to find your authentic voice and honor your values in your relationships or career. Life circumstances, societal pressures, past trauma, depression, and anxiety can all create obstacles to experiencing inner peace, trust, and confidence.
I know that you have a "pretty good" life. Perhaps you have done some work in therapy before, and things are finally stable. Yet, you sometimes feel like you are playing a part, rather than embracing and expressing your authentic self. You may feel uncomfortable in your own skin, self-conscious, or like you are not "enough." You may struggle to find your authentic voice and honor your values in your relationships or career. Life circumstances, societal pressures, past trauma, depression, and anxiety can all create obstacles to experiencing inner peace, trust, and confidence.
Jonathan Adamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702
I am here to provide a supportive and compassionate space for your personal growth and healing. Most issues are complex and coming into therapy is a first step to decreasing your frustration and increasing your coping skills.
I am here to provide a supportive and compassionate space for your personal growth and healing. Most issues are complex and coming into therapy is a first step to decreasing your frustration and increasing your coping skills.
Amanda Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702
Not accepting new clients
Amanda uses a blend of treatment approaches like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic approaches (Ego-State and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal/ Somatic techniques to support clients in healing from trauma experiences.
Amanda (She/They) is a white, queer, neurodivergent Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). Amanda provides therapy from a Humanistic approach that is strength-based and relational. Amanda has experience working with clients in medical, community-based, and clinical treatment settings. She specializes in working with adults experiencing a wide range of issues including grief and end-of-life issues, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, minority stress, and complex/life-limiting medical diagnoses.
Amanda uses a blend of treatment approaches like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic approaches (Ego-State and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal/ Somatic techniques to support clients in healing from trauma experiences.
Amanda (She/They) is a white, queer, neurodivergent Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). Amanda provides therapy from a Humanistic approach that is strength-based and relational. Amanda has experience working with clients in medical, community-based, and clinical treatment settings. She specializes in working with adults experiencing a wide range of issues including grief and end-of-life issues, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, minority stress, and complex/life-limiting medical diagnoses.
Ingrid Manfredo, LCSWC, LCADC, CIMHP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702
Not accepting new clients
I integrate focus on somatic, cognitive-behavioral and relational approaches along with a persons' spirituality.
I believe that working with the whole person - body, mind, spirit- is essential for finding peace and living out your full potential after trauma. I believe that people don't need to suffer as we do and that there is hope for healing.
I integrate focus on somatic, cognitive-behavioral and relational approaches along with a persons' spirituality.
I believe that working with the whole person - body, mind, spirit- is essential for finding peace and living out your full potential after trauma. I believe that people don't need to suffer as we do and that there is hope for healing.
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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.