Somatic Therapists in 33313

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Do you feel insecure, lack confidence or afraid to be yourself and ask for what you need? Is it keeping you stuck or unhappy? Lacking confidence can affect EVERYTHING including Inability to set healthy boundaries, relationships, work, family life and self care. Let me help you unlock your confidence and make the changes you are yearning to make. In working with me, you will reconnect with yourself, feel confident, respect your wants and needs, learn new skills to support your growth, heal past wounds that are still affecting you and take action. Are you ready to live with confidence, purpose and passion?
Do you feel insecure, lack confidence or afraid to be yourself and ask for what you need? Is it keeping you stuck or unhappy? Lacking confidence can affect EVERYTHING including Inability to set healthy boundaries, relationships, work, family life and self care. Let me help you unlock your confidence and make the changes you are yearning to make. In working with me, you will reconnect with yourself, feel confident, respect your wants and needs, learn new skills to support your growth, heal past wounds that are still affecting you and take action. Are you ready to live with confidence, purpose and passion?
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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.