Somatic Therapists in 80002

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Emily Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
Using somatic therapies such as EMDR we can reprocess experiences in our past that continue to recreate unhelpful patterns in our current lives.
Therapy is your space to be a messy, beautifully imperfect human. My approach to therapy allows you to show up in whatever state you are in to receive the support you need! Many of my clients find themselves struggling in their relationships, at work, and feeling disconnected from themselves. Through therapy, we can get curious to find the root of your pain and begin your unique healing process. I specialize in supporting clients to heal trauma; meaning difficult experiences that have ignited pain and disconnection. Trauma can often look like excessive sadness and anxiety, addictive behaviors, and relationship issues.
Using somatic therapies such as EMDR we can reprocess experiences in our past that continue to recreate unhelpful patterns in our current lives.
Therapy is your space to be a messy, beautifully imperfect human. My approach to therapy allows you to show up in whatever state you are in to receive the support you need! Many of my clients find themselves struggling in their relationships, at work, and feeling disconnected from themselves. Through therapy, we can get curious to find the root of your pain and begin your unique healing process. I specialize in supporting clients to heal trauma; meaning difficult experiences that have ignited pain and disconnection. Trauma can often look like excessive sadness and anxiety, addictive behaviors, and relationship issues.
(720) 674-7688 View (720) 674-7688
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Jenny Riedel
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
Welcome! I specialize in working with adult females who are struggling with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I take a holistic approach to my work with clients and believe the key to health lives in the connection between the mind, body, and soul. I do not see a set of symptoms but rather resiliency and an opportunity to develop new skills that support the goals we have identified to work towards together. I take a creative approach to therapy that incorporates trauma-informed care, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic modalities, and other evidence-based interventions.
Welcome! I specialize in working with adult females who are struggling with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I take a holistic approach to my work with clients and believe the key to health lives in the connection between the mind, body, and soul. I do not see a set of symptoms but rather resiliency and an opportunity to develop new skills that support the goals we have identified to work towards together. I take a creative approach to therapy that incorporates trauma-informed care, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic modalities, and other evidence-based interventions.
(719) 581-5652 View (719) 581-5652
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Sara J Runge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CHT, RScP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I received my master's from Naropa University and have trained in Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing,EMDR, Brainspotting and Dr.
I am a transpersonal psychotherapist and I specialize in PTSD and trauma. The body and nervous system is where trauma gets "stuck" and stored. Therefore, in order for healing to occur, we must work with the body as well as the mind! Through awareness of limiting beliefs and unhealthy thoughts, coupled with the wisdom of the body, healing happens! No matter what, I believe that Healing Is Always Possible!
I received my master's from Naropa University and have trained in Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing,EMDR, Brainspotting and Dr.
I am a transpersonal psychotherapist and I specialize in PTSD and trauma. The body and nervous system is where trauma gets "stuck" and stored. Therefore, in order for healing to occur, we must work with the body as well as the mind! Through awareness of limiting beliefs and unhealthy thoughts, coupled with the wisdom of the body, healing happens! No matter what, I believe that Healing Is Always Possible!
(303) 500-1417 View (303) 500-1417
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Kristen Bredar
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I utilize somatic (body-based) modalities, Internal Family Systems (IFS, “parts” work), neuroplasticity, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and polyvagal techniques.
I believe suffering and symptoms come from unprocessed painful and traumatic experiences from the past and living a life out of alignment with our true selves. When we are brought to our knees in suffering, life demands us to meet ourselves in a new way, leading us on a path towards healing and wholeness. In our work together, you will experience safety and compassion where all “parts” of you are heard and honored. I will deeply listen to you, provide unconditional positive regard, guide and support as we unearth and work through painful experiences, offer encouragement and regulation tools, and ultimately empower you.
I utilize somatic (body-based) modalities, Internal Family Systems (IFS, “parts” work), neuroplasticity, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and polyvagal techniques.
I believe suffering and symptoms come from unprocessed painful and traumatic experiences from the past and living a life out of alignment with our true selves. When we are brought to our knees in suffering, life demands us to meet ourselves in a new way, leading us on a path towards healing and wholeness. In our work together, you will experience safety and compassion where all “parts” of you are heard and honored. I will deeply listen to you, provide unconditional positive regard, guide and support as we unearth and work through painful experiences, offer encouragement and regulation tools, and ultimately empower you.
(720) 740-8269 View (720) 740-8269
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Kristine West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
I naturally gravitate toward Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experience therapy.
Welcome! My approach to wellness is founded on compassion for the authentic self and attunement to the body's response to emotional states. For adults, the echoes of childhood abuse, neglect, abandonment, and complicated attachment can create turbulence in our adult bodies, minds, identity, and relationships.
I naturally gravitate toward Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experience therapy.
Welcome! My approach to wellness is founded on compassion for the authentic self and attunement to the body's response to emotional states. For adults, the echoes of childhood abuse, neglect, abandonment, and complicated attachment can create turbulence in our adult bodies, minds, identity, and relationships.
(720) 861-4262 View (720) 861-4262
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Brit Tucker-Kline
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (working with our thoughts), Somatic Therapy (our bodies hold our stories) and Gestalt Therapy (using the “here and now” as valuable information).
I believe much of therapy is a journey of coming home to one’s truest self, by both uncovering what has been and cultivating something new. My intention is to ultimately support clients in creating a more connected and deepened relationship with themselves and their lives. Together, we will sit in the space of exploration creating more awareness of the past and present, empowering you with choice for the journey ahead. I approach healing primarily through the following therapeutic models:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (working with our thoughts), Somatic Therapy (our bodies hold our stories) and Gestalt Therapy (using the “here and now” as valuable information).
I believe much of therapy is a journey of coming home to one’s truest self, by both uncovering what has been and cultivating something new. My intention is to ultimately support clients in creating a more connected and deepened relationship with themselves and their lives. Together, we will sit in the space of exploration creating more awareness of the past and present, empowering you with choice for the journey ahead. I approach healing primarily through the following therapeutic models:
(720) 794-5782 View (720) 794-5782
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Tricia Mettler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
I use compassion, somatic awareness, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support clients in listening to their bodies to promote positive change and healing.
Emotions impact and affect the body causing us to hold them on a physical level. I work with the mind-body connection, utilizing mindfulness techniques, Neurofeedback/EEG Biofeedback, EMDR, breath work, and meditation, viewing the body as a whole to address trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. As a somatic therapist, I combine these techniques to help clients become aware of trauma stored in the body, and work to resolve the trauma and empower the client. I engage the wisdom of the body to heal trauma, depression and anxiety, and move through life transitions by unifying the mind-body connection.
I use compassion, somatic awareness, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support clients in listening to their bodies to promote positive change and healing.
Emotions impact and affect the body causing us to hold them on a physical level. I work with the mind-body connection, utilizing mindfulness techniques, Neurofeedback/EEG Biofeedback, EMDR, breath work, and meditation, viewing the body as a whole to address trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. As a somatic therapist, I combine these techniques to help clients become aware of trauma stored in the body, and work to resolve the trauma and empower the client. I engage the wisdom of the body to heal trauma, depression and anxiety, and move through life transitions by unifying the mind-body connection.
(720) 619-6524 View (720) 619-6524
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NeuroGrove Integrative Neurotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MD, ND, LCSW, BCN
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
At NeuroGrove, we offer integrative neurotherapy, psychotherapy, naturopathic, and somatic movement services that recognize the interconnectedness of the brain, mind, and body. Our approach aims to restore balance and harmony for complete well-being, addressing cognitive and emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, attention deficits, trauma and memory issues. Many of our clients seek our services when conventional medicine or psychotherapy alone haven't fully addressed their needs.
At NeuroGrove, we offer integrative neurotherapy, psychotherapy, naturopathic, and somatic movement services that recognize the interconnectedness of the brain, mind, and body. Our approach aims to restore balance and harmony for complete well-being, addressing cognitive and emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, attention deficits, trauma and memory issues. Many of our clients seek our services when conventional medicine or psychotherapy alone haven't fully addressed their needs.
(303) 828-7473 View (303) 828-7473
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Lindsey Vioski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I intend to support clients through varied approaches including somatic engagement, internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and nature-based therapy.
I am currently a candidate for a Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Regis University and an intern at Alpine Lakes Holistic Counseling and Wellness Center in Arvada. My experience includes working with teens, young adults, adults, individuals and groups in inpatient, outpatient, and wilderness-based programs. I have supported individuals on issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, personality disorders, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and loss.
I intend to support clients through varied approaches including somatic engagement, internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and nature-based therapy.
I am currently a candidate for a Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Regis University and an intern at Alpine Lakes Holistic Counseling and Wellness Center in Arvada. My experience includes working with teens, young adults, adults, individuals and groups in inpatient, outpatient, and wilderness-based programs. I have supported individuals on issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, personality disorders, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and loss.
(720) 802-3178 View (720) 802-3178
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Bloom Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
With Somatic, IFS, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed and Solution-Focused modalities, we gently explore your history and symptoms.
My aim is to support women to live a present, engaged and fulfilled life. improve the coherence between disparate parts of you, and help you to feel more centered and connected inside. My clients feel stressed out to the point of feeling collapse; unworthy of love, overwhelmed and unheard. Many have PTSD from abuse /neglect as a child, impacts of generational/cultural/religious patterns, or traumatic events. My clients symptoms show up as anxiety, changes in mood, inability to regulate and/or navigate life. unresolved trauma, fear, depression, anger, grief, physical pain and chronic health issues. Ask me about psychedelic sitting.
With Somatic, IFS, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed and Solution-Focused modalities, we gently explore your history and symptoms.
My aim is to support women to live a present, engaged and fulfilled life. improve the coherence between disparate parts of you, and help you to feel more centered and connected inside. My clients feel stressed out to the point of feeling collapse; unworthy of love, overwhelmed and unheard. Many have PTSD from abuse /neglect as a child, impacts of generational/cultural/religious patterns, or traumatic events. My clients symptoms show up as anxiety, changes in mood, inability to regulate and/or navigate life. unresolved trauma, fear, depression, anger, grief, physical pain and chronic health issues. Ask me about psychedelic sitting.
(720) 459-9737 View (720) 459-9737
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Colorado Love + Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002  (Online Only)
I provide a safe and compassionate space for both individuals and couples, grounded in trusted and effective healing modalities, including somatic and emotionally focused therapies.
Relationships evoke our deepest longings and fears, and touch on wounds that may have been long hidden, wounds which we’ve often lived a lifetime without recognizing. The pain of disconnection we feel in relationships, the heated arguments and periods of distance or alienation, can leave us lost and confused, stuck in emotional knots, with our desire for closeness vying against our protective reactions. Cycles of conflict may escalate, and with them, the pain. All the while, deep down, we quietly long to share ourselves more honestly and fully with those whom we are closest to.
I provide a safe and compassionate space for both individuals and couples, grounded in trusted and effective healing modalities, including somatic and emotionally focused therapies.
Relationships evoke our deepest longings and fears, and touch on wounds that may have been long hidden, wounds which we’ve often lived a lifetime without recognizing. The pain of disconnection we feel in relationships, the heated arguments and periods of distance or alienation, can leave us lost and confused, stuck in emotional knots, with our desire for closeness vying against our protective reactions. Cycles of conflict may escalate, and with them, the pain. All the while, deep down, we quietly long to share ourselves more honestly and fully with those whom we are closest to.
(720) 594-4854 View (720) 594-4854
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Samantha Loeffler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002  (Online Only)
The primary modalities that I utilize in partnership with my clients are EMDR, somatic, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Often, we embark on the journey of self-exploration and become caught in a mirage of questioning. Aware that previous life experiences have impacted currently presenting challenges, patterning of behavior, and relationships, and yet we continue on to engage in what we thought we learned to be correct. You have begun broadening your awareness and yet, something still seems to be nagging. This is when we are maybe feeling the readiness to uncover roots and shift away from operating out of the past.
The primary modalities that I utilize in partnership with my clients are EMDR, somatic, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Often, we embark on the journey of self-exploration and become caught in a mirage of questioning. Aware that previous life experiences have impacted currently presenting challenges, patterning of behavior, and relationships, and yet we continue on to engage in what we thought we learned to be correct. You have begun broadening your awareness and yet, something still seems to be nagging. This is when we are maybe feeling the readiness to uncover roots and shift away from operating out of the past.
(720) 463-1550 View (720) 463-1550
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Nasima Laczynski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I weave together many approaches with talk therapy: somatic embodiment and nervous system repatterning, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, rebirthing style breathwork, EMDR, parts and inner child work, Jungian imaginal and dreamwork, energy work, meditation and contemplative practices.
Empowering, Holistic Transformation: Experience an approach that integrates your mind, body & spirit. If you have already invested in therapy/personal growth work, have gained insight into your trauma patterns and are ready to deepen your work; If you feel ready to move beyond the old story of yourself and know you ultimately create your reality; if you want to relate to yourself & others with more nervous system regulation, acceptance and an open heart; If you are on a consciousness expanding journey and need support in integrating these experiences into your life; If you are a helper/healer needing help... we may be a good fit.
I weave together many approaches with talk therapy: somatic embodiment and nervous system repatterning, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, rebirthing style breathwork, EMDR, parts and inner child work, Jungian imaginal and dreamwork, energy work, meditation and contemplative practices.
Empowering, Holistic Transformation: Experience an approach that integrates your mind, body & spirit. If you have already invested in therapy/personal growth work, have gained insight into your trauma patterns and are ready to deepen your work; If you feel ready to move beyond the old story of yourself and know you ultimately create your reality; if you want to relate to yourself & others with more nervous system regulation, acceptance and an open heart; If you are on a consciousness expanding journey and need support in integrating these experiences into your life; If you are a helper/healer needing help... we may be a good fit.
(720) 438-4096 View (720) 438-4096
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Ariana Van Anne
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
As a therapist, I believe it’s an honor to walk alongside you through every mountain and valley of being human. I’m here to create a safe space where you can unmask and learn more about your authentic self. I often focus on present-moment (Gestalt) therapy, allowing us to get creative and experiment with how you’re relating to the here and now. From personal experience, I also believe trauma lives in the body, and my mindfulness and somatic approach can help you work through stored emotions from the past. I also specialize in parts work, using concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS) to get to know every part of you.
As a therapist, I believe it’s an honor to walk alongside you through every mountain and valley of being human. I’m here to create a safe space where you can unmask and learn more about your authentic self. I often focus on present-moment (Gestalt) therapy, allowing us to get creative and experiment with how you’re relating to the here and now. From personal experience, I also believe trauma lives in the body, and my mindfulness and somatic approach can help you work through stored emotions from the past. I also specialize in parts work, using concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS) to get to know every part of you.
(720) 896-4047 View (720) 896-4047
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Kristen McGeehon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
In addition to EMDR and somatic work, I offer traditional talk therapy where my sole objective is to truly welcome, understand, & accept all parts of you and your narrative.
As humans, we innately desire to be connected to and understood by others. For some, connection feels terrifying, confusing, and unsafe. I can help you build and foster a life with fulfilling relationships, with others & with yourself. My goal is to help you access bravery & empowerment so that your whole, authentic self drives your actions instead of fear. Stop obsessing, people pleasing, & stewing in resentment. Heal the root of feeling misunderstood, unloveable, and out of place. Learn to engage in honest conversations rather than only speaking your truth when you're alone. Create powerful community and deep meaning in your life.
In addition to EMDR and somatic work, I offer traditional talk therapy where my sole objective is to truly welcome, understand, & accept all parts of you and your narrative.
As humans, we innately desire to be connected to and understood by others. For some, connection feels terrifying, confusing, and unsafe. I can help you build and foster a life with fulfilling relationships, with others & with yourself. My goal is to help you access bravery & empowerment so that your whole, authentic self drives your actions instead of fear. Stop obsessing, people pleasing, & stewing in resentment. Heal the root of feeling misunderstood, unloveable, and out of place. Learn to engage in honest conversations rather than only speaking your truth when you're alone. Create powerful community and deep meaning in your life.
(423) 589-1816 View (423) 589-1816
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Dennnis Guyvan
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
I utilize cutting-edge modalities like Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Therapy, which have proven to be highly effective.
Welcome! I assume you are going through some challenges right now and since you are here, a part of you believes that there is a way to turn things around. I’m here to help you! Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem challenges, I am here to guide you every step of the way, help you figure out what exactly is causing the internal distress as well as find a way to manage and resolve that distress!
I utilize cutting-edge modalities like Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Therapy, which have proven to be highly effective.
Welcome! I assume you are going through some challenges right now and since you are here, a part of you believes that there is a way to turn things around. I’m here to help you! Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem challenges, I am here to guide you every step of the way, help you figure out what exactly is causing the internal distress as well as find a way to manage and resolve that distress!
(720) 964-1645 View (720) 964-1645
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M Pacheco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, CSWC, ADDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I integrate culturally responsive and cultural humility tools for healing through the use of narrative therapy, somatic therapy, existential therapy, solution-focused and advanced motivational interviewing, substance use therapy (not an exhaustive list).
My work centers with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Immigrant & Refugee community members. Client specialty; Intergenerational Trauma, Grief & Loss, Domestic Violence, Family Violence, Foster Care, Adoption, Life transitions, First-Generation Professionals, Therapy for the Therapist, Post-Partum, Last-Chance Couples Therapy, Substance Use (not an exhaustive list). To co-elevate with community members intersectionality, resilience and journey toward healing.
I integrate culturally responsive and cultural humility tools for healing through the use of narrative therapy, somatic therapy, existential therapy, solution-focused and advanced motivational interviewing, substance use therapy (not an exhaustive list).
My work centers with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Immigrant & Refugee community members. Client specialty; Intergenerational Trauma, Grief & Loss, Domestic Violence, Family Violence, Foster Care, Adoption, Life transitions, First-Generation Professionals, Therapy for the Therapist, Post-Partum, Last-Chance Couples Therapy, Substance Use (not an exhaustive list). To co-elevate with community members intersectionality, resilience and journey toward healing.
(720) 973-1475 View (720) 973-1475
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Clare M Comstock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
I am certified in Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy which helps resolve trauma through the re-regulation of the nervous system.
Anxious, Depressed, Overwhelmed? Has life lost its meaning? I specialize in resolving Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I work with people to: 1.Release restrictive patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression. 2.Address the meaning of the symptoms, so they won't return in another form. 3.Tap the wisdom of body and psyche to facilitate the healing of trauma. 4.Use Mindfulness in relating to the emotions and issues, rather than from them. 5.Create a safe space in which to explore the process that is trying to unfold. 6.Restore a sense of aliveness, authenticity, and purpose to life.
I am certified in Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy which helps resolve trauma through the re-regulation of the nervous system.
Anxious, Depressed, Overwhelmed? Has life lost its meaning? I specialize in resolving Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I work with people to: 1.Release restrictive patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression. 2.Address the meaning of the symptoms, so they won't return in another form. 3.Tap the wisdom of body and psyche to facilitate the healing of trauma. 4.Use Mindfulness in relating to the emotions and issues, rather than from them. 5.Create a safe space in which to explore the process that is trying to unfold. 6.Restore a sense of aliveness, authenticity, and purpose to life.
(720) 241-6163 View (720) 241-6163
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Kevin Spath (E-M-D-R Trained)
Counselor, MBA, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I have training in several trauma modalities, including EMDR, CPT, somatic, mindfulness, reality therapy, REBT, CBT, DBT, solution-focused, EFT, psychodynamic, Gestalt therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Schedule instantly through my website link in my bio! Hi, I'm Kevin. I am a licensed professional counselor candidate (LPCC) and owner of Ready to Heal, LLC. I work with adolescents, individual adults, and couples. Trauma is characterized by physical, mental, and/or emotional wounds. It can be a single event or recurring experience. It can occur in childhood/adolescence, such as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect, or adulthood, such as domestic or intimate partner violence, infidelity, sexual assault, or grief from loss I will cultivate a place where you feel unconditionally accepted without judgment, genuinely heard.
I have training in several trauma modalities, including EMDR, CPT, somatic, mindfulness, reality therapy, REBT, CBT, DBT, solution-focused, EFT, psychodynamic, Gestalt therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Schedule instantly through my website link in my bio! Hi, I'm Kevin. I am a licensed professional counselor candidate (LPCC) and owner of Ready to Heal, LLC. I work with adolescents, individual adults, and couples. Trauma is characterized by physical, mental, and/or emotional wounds. It can be a single event or recurring experience. It can occur in childhood/adolescence, such as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect, or adulthood, such as domestic or intimate partner violence, infidelity, sexual assault, or grief from loss I will cultivate a place where you feel unconditionally accepted without judgment, genuinely heard.
(720) 797-4544 View (720) 797-4544
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Marlena Dougherty
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80002
As a queer, neurodiverse, Mestizo, Irish, and eastern european person who's rooting in ancestral healing – I practice person centered somatic and mindfulness modalities through a Black & Indigenous feminist lens.
You may be seeking to know who you are, your roots, belonging, and growing in ways that honor your essence because you are a being of complex wonder. Know that you can be medicine to this planet. You may be neurodivergent, unmasking and navigating relationships and oppressive systems. You may experience anxiety/depression/painful emotions/feel overwhelm/feel numb and are seeking clarity, relief, and vitality. Know that what you sense is part of what makes you human. You may consider yourself spiritual, love nature, have religious trauma, feel grief, and seek tenderness and wonder how to reimagine for you and future generations.
As a queer, neurodiverse, Mestizo, Irish, and eastern european person who's rooting in ancestral healing – I practice person centered somatic and mindfulness modalities through a Black & Indigenous feminist lens.
You may be seeking to know who you are, your roots, belonging, and growing in ways that honor your essence because you are a being of complex wonder. Know that you can be medicine to this planet. You may be neurodivergent, unmasking and navigating relationships and oppressive systems. You may experience anxiety/depression/painful emotions/feel overwhelm/feel numb and are seeking clarity, relief, and vitality. Know that what you sense is part of what makes you human. You may consider yourself spiritual, love nature, have religious trauma, feel grief, and seek tenderness and wonder how to reimagine for you and future generations.
(720) 706-5606 View (720) 706-5606
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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.