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Alannah Brown
Counselor, MS, EdS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
I work with a broad range of techniques such as Mindfulness, Somatic, EMDR, IFS, and holistic alternatives to medication and am EMDR Certified and a Certified Herbalist.
Healing is a process that begins with your decision to act. You do not have to be in pain alone. I am a Licensed Counselor and EMDR Certified with over 25 years of experience with a broad range of concerns and can guide and support your journey through skilled, evidenced-based techniques. I am a compassionate listener and my main goal is to help you find your solid center and emotional regulation and balance. I am intuitively skilled at successfully cutting through confusing dynamics and reactivity to identify core issues that haven't been resolved through other therapies.
I work with a broad range of techniques such as Mindfulness, Somatic, EMDR, IFS, and holistic alternatives to medication and am EMDR Certified and a Certified Herbalist.
Healing is a process that begins with your decision to act. You do not have to be in pain alone. I am a Licensed Counselor and EMDR Certified with over 25 years of experience with a broad range of concerns and can guide and support your journey through skilled, evidenced-based techniques. I am a compassionate listener and my main goal is to help you find your solid center and emotional regulation and balance. I am intuitively skilled at successfully cutting through confusing dynamics and reactivity to identify core issues that haven't been resolved through other therapies.
(850) 312-8053 View (850) 312-8053
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Celina Demeo
Counselor, LMHC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
As a dually trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Board-Certified Dance/movement therapist, I utilize an integrative mind/body and somatic approach.
Whether you need help overcoming minor stress or major obstacles in your life, therapy can be a safe environment to explore new ways of navigating life. In a nonjudgemental and affirming approach, I hope to help you heal your relationship with yourself and with others. I aim to support you to get a clearer understanding of the different parts of yourself through processing your past experiences and learning how those experiences impact you in the present. My goal is to empower you to find new ways to either change, accept, or manage the challenges in you're facing.
As a dually trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Board-Certified Dance/movement therapist, I utilize an integrative mind/body and somatic approach.
Whether you need help overcoming minor stress or major obstacles in your life, therapy can be a safe environment to explore new ways of navigating life. In a nonjudgemental and affirming approach, I hope to help you heal your relationship with yourself and with others. I aim to support you to get a clearer understanding of the different parts of yourself through processing your past experiences and learning how those experiences impact you in the present. My goal is to empower you to find new ways to either change, accept, or manage the challenges in you're facing.
(850) 446-5039 View (850) 446-5039
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Ashley Pickard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is a somatic based one.
I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to do deep inner work & who have been to traditional therapy before, but have come to an impasse. For those clients who have talked it all out, but continue to suffer, I offer an alternative approach. Many individuals whom I have had the privilege to walk with on their healing journey were facing things like depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain, parenting difficulties & trauma. I am trained in EMDR, TRE & use these with clients as part of a wholistic approach. My intent is to provide a safe and non-threatening space to explore and release difficult histories.
My approach to therapy is a somatic based one.
I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to do deep inner work & who have been to traditional therapy before, but have come to an impasse. For those clients who have talked it all out, but continue to suffer, I offer an alternative approach. Many individuals whom I have had the privilege to walk with on their healing journey were facing things like depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain, parenting difficulties & trauma. I am trained in EMDR, TRE & use these with clients as part of a wholistic approach. My intent is to provide a safe and non-threatening space to explore and release difficult histories.
(850) 790-4226 View (850) 790-4226
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Keyunda Washington
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
My passion is rooted in working with individuals who may find themselves faced with life challenges of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as cultural specific barriers faced in the BIPOC community. Although my primary way of helping others address these hardships is through a cognitive and behavioral approach, I believe integrating techniques catered to the individual is optimal for change. Additionally, I believe our mental health is interconnected with our physical and spiritual well-being. Therefore, my focus is to help my clients align those elements for improved overall health.
My passion is rooted in working with individuals who may find themselves faced with life challenges of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as cultural specific barriers faced in the BIPOC community. Although my primary way of helping others address these hardships is through a cognitive and behavioral approach, I believe integrating techniques catered to the individual is optimal for change. Additionally, I believe our mental health is interconnected with our physical and spiritual well-being. Therefore, my focus is to help my clients align those elements for improved overall health.
(850) 655-2024 View (850) 655-2024
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Transcending Trauma for Women | Stephanie Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, LMSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
The best version of yourself is able to respond to adversity with clarity. You're content, rested, relieved, engaging, playful, strong, proud, socially connected and enriched by your personal and professional relationships. Together we will remove barriers to accomplish these goals. Anchoring positive beliefs with an embodied, joyful daily practice that feels natural and sustainable in order to transcend trauma! Receive a FREE printable Emotion Sensation Wheel graphic with your phone consultation.
The best version of yourself is able to respond to adversity with clarity. You're content, rested, relieved, engaging, playful, strong, proud, socially connected and enriched by your personal and professional relationships. Together we will remove barriers to accomplish these goals. Anchoring positive beliefs with an embodied, joyful daily practice that feels natural and sustainable in order to transcend trauma! Receive a FREE printable Emotion Sensation Wheel graphic with your phone consultation.
(239) 829-9120 View (239) 829-9120
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Melanie Storrusten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Hello, I'm so glad you're taking these first steps towards support, healing, and relief. Whether you're struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, big decisions, the long-lasting impact of trauma, or any human challenge - therapy can be a place to gain tools, learn about yourself, make impactful changes, and above all to be seen, heard, and accepted. Therapy can also be hard work - facing uncomfortable feelings and truths. My work is infused with compassion and humor to make the hard parts a little softer. And my most favorite part of our work together will be the celebrations of your successes along the way.
Hello, I'm so glad you're taking these first steps towards support, healing, and relief. Whether you're struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, big decisions, the long-lasting impact of trauma, or any human challenge - therapy can be a place to gain tools, learn about yourself, make impactful changes, and above all to be seen, heard, and accepted. Therapy can also be hard work - facing uncomfortable feelings and truths. My work is infused with compassion and humor to make the hard parts a little softer. And my most favorite part of our work together will be the celebrations of your successes along the way.
(229) 702-7486 View (229) 702-7486
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.