Somatic Therapists in 61761
Carley Nigro
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
Waitlist for new clients
Within my practice, I utilize a variety of approaches, including AEDP, EMDR, attachment work, Theraplay-based therapy, emotion-focused, CBT, and somatic/body-based therapies.
At this time, I have a waitlist. I’m aware of the unique psychological, emotional, and social challenges faced by young individuals as they navigate the complexities of childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. I would like to walk alongside of those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and family dynamics concerns. I believe that you are capable of growth and healing!
Within my practice, I utilize a variety of approaches, including AEDP, EMDR, attachment work, Theraplay-based therapy, emotion-focused, CBT, and somatic/body-based therapies.
At this time, I have a waitlist. I’m aware of the unique psychological, emotional, and social challenges faced by young individuals as they navigate the complexities of childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. I would like to walk alongside of those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and family dynamics concerns. I believe that you are capable of growth and healing!
They assist clients in building different skills and use an integrative, holistic approach with interventions from solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, emotionally-focused therapy and mindfulness.
I believe there is no limit to human capacity. I create a safe and affirming space to cultivate an understanding of the deeper meaning our struggles unveil. With curiosity and compassion leading our work, I help clients recognize the effects of the larger societal and cultural environment that has shaped how we move through the world. I am passionate about the process of unlearning and learning. I’ll serve as a gentle companion on the path of your own unfolding. As a fellow imperfect human being, I am honored to do this work with you.
They assist clients in building different skills and use an integrative, holistic approach with interventions from solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, emotionally-focused therapy and mindfulness.
I believe there is no limit to human capacity. I create a safe and affirming space to cultivate an understanding of the deeper meaning our struggles unveil. With curiosity and compassion leading our work, I help clients recognize the effects of the larger societal and cultural environment that has shaped how we move through the world. I am passionate about the process of unlearning and learning. I’ll serve as a gentle companion on the path of your own unfolding. As a fellow imperfect human being, I am honored to do this work with you.
Somatic Breathwork Therapy allows a safe space of exploration from within your body.
I often work with clients of all ages who desire to determine how to FEEL better through other options, such as using their breath during a breathwork session or utilizing the Safe and Sound Protocol. Both modalities support clients with anxiousness, depression and post traumatic stress disorder, to name a few. The modalities offered start with the feelings first through breath and music, then we discover the why afterwards. Often, you will not need to speak too much, but rather simply trust your body and what it wants to express, release and be recognized, while I guide your through the recognition process in a safe space.
Somatic Breathwork Therapy allows a safe space of exploration from within your body.
I often work with clients of all ages who desire to determine how to FEEL better through other options, such as using their breath during a breathwork session or utilizing the Safe and Sound Protocol. Both modalities support clients with anxiousness, depression and post traumatic stress disorder, to name a few. The modalities offered start with the feelings first through breath and music, then we discover the why afterwards. Often, you will not need to speak too much, but rather simply trust your body and what it wants to express, release and be recognized, while I guide your through the recognition process in a safe space.
Mariah Peloso Somatic Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TCYM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761 (Online Only)
Together we will dive into the somatic realm to increase the brain-body connection.
Are you hitting a wall in talk therapy and seeking ways to move stress out of your body? As a Brainspotting Therapist and Trauma Conscious Yoga Method Practitioner. I guide clients through processing emotions stored in the body in tandem with talk based therapy to decrease symptoms of anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Together we will dive into the somatic realm to increase the brain-body connection.
Are you hitting a wall in talk therapy and seeking ways to move stress out of your body? As a Brainspotting Therapist and Trauma Conscious Yoga Method Practitioner. I guide clients through processing emotions stored in the body in tandem with talk based therapy to decrease symptoms of anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Welcome! My name is Matt, a licensed Masters of Social Work dedicated to helping individuals heal and thrive. With 2 decades of experience working in mental health, I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, complex PTSD (cPTSD), and depression. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.
Welcome! My name is Matt, a licensed Masters of Social Work dedicated to helping individuals heal and thrive. With 2 decades of experience working in mental health, I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, complex PTSD (cPTSD), and depression. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.
Elliott Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MSEd, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
My philosophy towards therapy and, being a therapist,can be put this way.You can create positive change in your life. You can overcome difficult and even seemingly overwhelming obstacles. The first step is to believe that you are worthy of a better life no matter what the present situation tells you. The next step is to accept that, 'Life is a Journey'. I think there is incredible wisdom and hope in those words; a journey is on-going, and, life gives you opportunities to change as you choose! Sometimes we just need a little help figuring out how to start.
My philosophy towards therapy and, being a therapist,can be put this way.You can create positive change in your life. You can overcome difficult and even seemingly overwhelming obstacles. The first step is to believe that you are worthy of a better life no matter what the present situation tells you. The next step is to accept that, 'Life is a Journey'. I think there is incredible wisdom and hope in those words; a journey is on-going, and, life gives you opportunities to change as you choose! Sometimes we just need a little help figuring out how to start.
Hello and welcome! I’m Zoe Baker, LCSW, dedicated to supporting children ages 4-16 through their emotional challenges. If your child is facing trauma, anxiety, depression, or attachment issues, I’m here to offer a warm and caring space for healing. I work closely with young hearts to help them understand their feelings, build resilience, and find their way to emotional well-being. Let’s work together to nurture your child’s growth and create a brighter path forward.
Hello and welcome! I’m Zoe Baker, LCSW, dedicated to supporting children ages 4-16 through their emotional challenges. If your child is facing trauma, anxiety, depression, or attachment issues, I’m here to offer a warm and caring space for healing. I work closely with young hearts to help them understand their feelings, build resilience, and find their way to emotional well-being. Let’s work together to nurture your child’s growth and create a brighter path forward.
Therapy can often be described as a journey on a winding path. There are obstacles, detours, and difficult terrain but with each step you move towards understanding, peace, and contentment. I am passionate about empowering clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship issues, illness, and trauma/complex trauma forage a new path. By utilizing non-judgmental inquiry and keeping each individual client’s personal values in mind, I help my clients reconnect to their inner compass and move towards what they truly want.
Therapy can often be described as a journey on a winding path. There are obstacles, detours, and difficult terrain but with each step you move towards understanding, peace, and contentment. I am passionate about empowering clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship issues, illness, and trauma/complex trauma forage a new path. By utilizing non-judgmental inquiry and keeping each individual client’s personal values in mind, I help my clients reconnect to their inner compass and move towards what they truly want.
Alya Abbed is a licensed therapist specializing in trauma treatment. Al has over 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in mental health. Her clinical expertise is treating complex trauma including childhood abuse/neglect in addition to physical/sexual/emotional abuse and sexual assault. She is formally trained in EMDR, ITR, Theraplay, and trauma-informed sexual assault. Al's therapeutic modality of choice is talk therapy alongside EMDR, CBT, and DBT. She received her Bachelor's degree in Pyschology and her Master's degree in Community Counseling from Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Alya Abbed is a licensed therapist specializing in trauma treatment. Al has over 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in mental health. Her clinical expertise is treating complex trauma including childhood abuse/neglect in addition to physical/sexual/emotional abuse and sexual assault. She is formally trained in EMDR, ITR, Theraplay, and trauma-informed sexual assault. Al's therapeutic modality of choice is talk therapy alongside EMDR, CBT, and DBT. She received her Bachelor's degree in Pyschology and her Master's degree in Community Counseling from Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Entering into counseling is the beginning of discovery and change. It's an important decision that deserves careful consideration. I've observed that most people want freedom from suffering and to live authentic, satisfying lives. Yet they may feel overwhelmed by the challenges of contemporary society while coping with life transitions, grief, relationships, self-esteem and identity issues, trauma, and spiritual crises. Where does one begin? A therapist can be an important guide in navigating the inner world of emotions while also building more effective skills for living in a dynamic, ever-shifting world.
Entering into counseling is the beginning of discovery and change. It's an important decision that deserves careful consideration. I've observed that most people want freedom from suffering and to live authentic, satisfying lives. Yet they may feel overwhelmed by the challenges of contemporary society while coping with life transitions, grief, relationships, self-esteem and identity issues, trauma, and spiritual crises. Where does one begin? A therapist can be an important guide in navigating the inner world of emotions while also building more effective skills for living in a dynamic, ever-shifting world.
Heidi J Larsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Normal, IL 61761
Waitlist for new clients
It takes great courage to recognize when things aren’t working and seek help. Do you feel like you’re stuck, and try as you might, find yourself repeating the same patterns? Have you been struggling with relationship problems? Are you feeling that despite your best efforts you’re not enough? Maybe you can’t name the source of unrest, hopelessness and pain but know that something needs to change? You’re not alone, there is another way and I’m here to help.
It takes great courage to recognize when things aren’t working and seek help. Do you feel like you’re stuck, and try as you might, find yourself repeating the same patterns? Have you been struggling with relationship problems? Are you feeling that despite your best efforts you’re not enough? Maybe you can’t name the source of unrest, hopelessness and pain but know that something needs to change? You’re not alone, there is another way and I’m here to help.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP II, CCHt
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
Do you feel like you're living life on the outside, emotionally numb and weighed down by fragmented memories and unseen wounds? The journey has been hard—you’ve faced things no one should, and yet thriving still feels distant. Trusting your emotions or feeling present in your own body may be a daily challenge. You've tried to heal, but progress feels slow, and finding someone who truly understands isn’t easy. It’s time for a different approach—one that meets you where you are and helps you reconnect with yourself.
Do you feel like you're living life on the outside, emotionally numb and weighed down by fragmented memories and unseen wounds? The journey has been hard—you’ve faced things no one should, and yet thriving still feels distant. Trusting your emotions or feeling present in your own body may be a daily challenge. You've tried to heal, but progress feels slow, and finding someone who truly understands isn’t easy. It’s time for a different approach—one that meets you where you are and helps you reconnect with yourself.
I work with a variety of issues using therapeutic techniques with faith-based counseling to help my clients in overcoming difficulties through identifying and changing dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional responses. Whether you’re familiar with therapy or this is your first time reaching out, I look forward to hearing from you.
I work with a variety of issues using therapeutic techniques with faith-based counseling to help my clients in overcoming difficulties through identifying and changing dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional responses. Whether you’re familiar with therapy or this is your first time reaching out, I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I practice through an Adlerian and person centered approach where I believe wholeheartedly that therapy is about the relationship and everyone is living their own unique life. This approach is client focused, meaning you are in charge of your therapeutic process, wherein self-discovery and acceptance are facilitated and used to gain personal growth and healing. In addition, I am a certified Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, where the goal is to obtain skills in regulating your nervous system & regain connection to the body that so often becomes neglected.
I am a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I practice through an Adlerian and person centered approach where I believe wholeheartedly that therapy is about the relationship and everyone is living their own unique life. This approach is client focused, meaning you are in charge of your therapeutic process, wherein self-discovery and acceptance are facilitated and used to gain personal growth and healing. In addition, I am a certified Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, where the goal is to obtain skills in regulating your nervous system & regain connection to the body that so often becomes neglected.
Trina McCarty
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
Waitlist for new clients
I feel that counseling is a path to wellness and positive change, in which the client is an active participant in the healing process. Counseling should not only address symptoms, but the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
I feel that counseling is a path to wellness and positive change, in which the client is an active participant in the healing process. Counseling should not only address symptoms, but the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
Laura Karr
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
Now accepting new clients! When we are struggling in life, feeling stuck, hurt, confused, or alone, we all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead who will walk alongside us and help us create change, finding our hope and strength. I believe that you were designed to heal and you have everything you need inside you. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it's okay to reach out for help, support, or guidance so that you can move towards the life you want to live.
Now accepting new clients! When we are struggling in life, feeling stuck, hurt, confused, or alone, we all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead who will walk alongside us and help us create change, finding our hope and strength. I believe that you were designed to heal and you have everything you need inside you. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it's okay to reach out for help, support, or guidance so that you can move towards the life you want to live.
Taking new clients! Ready for a change? Feeling anxious, stressed, stuck, alone, burned out, or going through challenging life circumstances? Counseling can help! Some of my clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, the brain, ADHD, and helping those who feel stuck navigate change and live a meaningful life in keeping with their values. I have prior experience with and passion for all things related to college student mental health! Also, a previous career in occupational therapy has given me an appreciation for our brain-body connection and compassion for those experiencing medical frustrations.
Taking new clients! Ready for a change? Feeling anxious, stressed, stuck, alone, burned out, or going through challenging life circumstances? Counseling can help! Some of my clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, the brain, ADHD, and helping those who feel stuck navigate change and live a meaningful life in keeping with their values. I have prior experience with and passion for all things related to college student mental health! Also, a previous career in occupational therapy has given me an appreciation for our brain-body connection and compassion for those experiencing medical frustrations.
My therapeutic approach centers on the transformative power of connection – to oneself and to others. Whether working with couples navigating relationship challenges, individuals seeking healing and growth, or families developing relational skills, I support clients in fostering meaningful connections, and navigating life's deeper questions with clarity and purpose.
My therapeutic approach centers on the transformative power of connection – to oneself and to others. Whether working with couples navigating relationship challenges, individuals seeking healing and growth, or families developing relational skills, I support clients in fostering meaningful connections, and navigating life's deeper questions with clarity and purpose.
Andrea (Andie) Coston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Normal, IL 61761
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working within the trauma, adoption, foster care, Autism/ADHD/Neurodiverse communities. Knowing that lived experiences within these communities are affected by other systems and struggles, I also have a strong focus on attachment, identity processing, chronic pain, other disabilities, religious trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in working within the trauma, adoption, foster care, Autism/ADHD/Neurodiverse communities. Knowing that lived experiences within these communities are affected by other systems and struggles, I also have a strong focus on attachment, identity processing, chronic pain, other disabilities, religious trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Sharon Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Normal, IL 61761
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to break free of the stress and silent struggle within so you can feel happier, shine brighter, and live life to your fullest potential? Everyone faces challenges and has difficult times in their lives. A favorite author of mine, Brene Brown says: “We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” It may feel scary to reach out to someone new, but I assure you that I will provide a safe space where you will feel seen, heard, and supported.
Are you ready to break free of the stress and silent struggle within so you can feel happier, shine brighter, and live life to your fullest potential? Everyone faces challenges and has difficult times in their lives. A favorite author of mine, Brene Brown says: “We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” It may feel scary to reach out to someone new, but I assure you that I will provide a safe space where you will feel seen, heard, and supported.
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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.