Therapists in 67501
Many of my clients struggle with worry, fear, self-doubt, and depression. They may struggle with daily functioning due to chronic trauma responses. They find themselves stuck in uncomfortable relational or personal cycles without a clear path forward. They sometimes understand what has led to these cycles but they just can't seem to change it. My clients often tell me they want to feel better in their mind and body, and hope to strengthen their connections in healthy relationships. I work with families, couples, and individuals. Life is a beautiful mess we all deserve to navigate with love and compassion for ourselves and others.
Many of my clients struggle with worry, fear, self-doubt, and depression. They may struggle with daily functioning due to chronic trauma responses. They find themselves stuck in uncomfortable relational or personal cycles without a clear path forward. They sometimes understand what has led to these cycles but they just can't seem to change it. My clients often tell me they want to feel better in their mind and body, and hope to strengthen their connections in healthy relationships. I work with families, couples, and individuals. Life is a beautiful mess we all deserve to navigate with love and compassion for ourselves and others.
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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.