Somatic Therapists in Alabama
Deborah A Gleason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mobile, AL 36609
I offer somatic healing methods as needed.
I am a gender affirming therapist and practice trauma informed care. The most common thing I hear from clients when they come to me is, "I've tried it all." They have done the work and feel they have plateaued in some way. I'm here to intuitively guide and teach you new skills and perspectives to go deeper in your connection to self, others, and this life.
I offer somatic healing methods as needed.
I am a gender affirming therapist and practice trauma informed care. The most common thing I hear from clients when they come to me is, "I've tried it all." They have done the work and feel they have plateaued in some way. I'm here to intuitively guide and teach you new skills and perspectives to go deeper in your connection to self, others, and this life.
Pamela Quekemeyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35226
I utilize a unique combination of trauma informed therapies that focus on how the body processes painful experiences (EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Practice, Parts Work, and experiential activities).
Therapy is a journey into self-awareness. My private practice, Birmingham Therapy Services LLC, focuses on addressing presenting symptoms that can be a manifestation of our past and current experiences. Creating a safe environment is fundamental to therapeutic success. My role is to help the client identify what skills are needed in order for them to feel safe; this includes gathering an understanding of past and present experiences, resource building, coping skills development, psychoeducation, and discovering ones strengths. This approach is key in preparing a client's nervous system for the deep dive work.
I utilize a unique combination of trauma informed therapies that focus on how the body processes painful experiences (EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Practice, Parts Work, and experiential activities).
Therapy is a journey into self-awareness. My private practice, Birmingham Therapy Services LLC, focuses on addressing presenting symptoms that can be a manifestation of our past and current experiences. Creating a safe environment is fundamental to therapeutic success. My role is to help the client identify what skills are needed in order for them to feel safe; this includes gathering an understanding of past and present experiences, resource building, coping skills development, psychoeducation, and discovering ones strengths. This approach is key in preparing a client's nervous system for the deep dive work.
I counsel from a multicultural and trauma-informed lens, using a combination of techniques from TF-CBT, reality therapy, somatic therapy, exposure therapy, and strength-based therapy.
It’s okay not to be okay. Sometimes, life and emotions suck, but it can be more difficult to work through the challenges of everyday life or trauma without support, proper emotion regulation skills, or healthy behaviors and communication being modeled for us. I can be the support you need, by listening and helping you learn skills to manage emotional response, work through anxiety or trauma, and live a better life.
I counsel from a multicultural and trauma-informed lens, using a combination of techniques from TF-CBT, reality therapy, somatic therapy, exposure therapy, and strength-based therapy.
It’s okay not to be okay. Sometimes, life and emotions suck, but it can be more difficult to work through the challenges of everyday life or trauma without support, proper emotion regulation skills, or healthy behaviors and communication being modeled for us. I can be the support you need, by listening and helping you learn skills to manage emotional response, work through anxiety or trauma, and live a better life.
Emily Plank Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Valley, AL 36854
I have training and experience treating trauma (attachment and somatic focused EMDR) as well as the other surrounding experiences, such as depression and anxiety, that accompany both the hurting and the healing journey.
I consider it an honor to walk with people towards wholeness as he/she/they work on traumas associated with safety/security, identity, family, sexuality, faith (or deconstruction of faith) and unhealthy relationships. It is my hope to help each of my clients live freely, bravely and boldly as their true selves. I meet people where they are and guide them in both identifying and achieving their personal goals moving forward. I recognize the importance of community, connection and safety and help clients to set boundaries and find resources in order for these needs to be met along the way.
I have training and experience treating trauma (attachment and somatic focused EMDR) as well as the other surrounding experiences, such as depression and anxiety, that accompany both the hurting and the healing journey.
I consider it an honor to walk with people towards wholeness as he/she/they work on traumas associated with safety/security, identity, family, sexuality, faith (or deconstruction of faith) and unhealthy relationships. It is my hope to help each of my clients live freely, bravely and boldly as their true selves. I meet people where they are and guide them in both identifying and achieving their personal goals moving forward. I recognize the importance of community, connection and safety and help clients to set boundaries and find resources in order for these needs to be met along the way.
Misty Smith's supervision, I operate from an acceptance and commitment therapy approach, incorporating trauma-informed and somatic (mind-body) interventions, mindfulness and yoga, play, and expressive therapies.
Taking the steps towards therapy can be uncomfortable, especially if this is your first time or if you just haven’t found the right fit yet. I am passionate in knowing that authenticity and connection can foster a safe space to be exactly as you are with understanding, non-judgment, and empowerment. I strive to see my clients through a multicultural lens, taking into consideration any social, racial, or cultural identities they feel are important to who they are as a person and how they relate to the world around them. I collaborate with my clients on how they would like to reach their goals or work through tough life transitions.
Misty Smith's supervision, I operate from an acceptance and commitment therapy approach, incorporating trauma-informed and somatic (mind-body) interventions, mindfulness and yoga, play, and expressive therapies.
Taking the steps towards therapy can be uncomfortable, especially if this is your first time or if you just haven’t found the right fit yet. I am passionate in knowing that authenticity and connection can foster a safe space to be exactly as you are with understanding, non-judgment, and empowerment. I strive to see my clients through a multicultural lens, taking into consideration any social, racial, or cultural identities they feel are important to who they are as a person and how they relate to the world around them. I collaborate with my clients on how they would like to reach their goals or work through tough life transitions.
I am trauma-informed and client-centered, using EFT, DBT, somatic therapies, exposure therapy and more in a safe, welcoming environment.
Do you have anxiety, addiction, complex trauma, grief, women's issues, or AuDHD/ADHD? Or do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent? Do you often struggle in interpersonal relations? Let an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor meet you where you are and begin to explore those areas of concern causing difficulty. We will work to develop healthy, and obtainable changes. I offer a safe space where you can be yourself, with no judgement and no bias. I provide all-inclusive services to individuals beginning at 14 years old, and couples. Counseling can lead you to develop a healing path. Call or email today!
I am trauma-informed and client-centered, using EFT, DBT, somatic therapies, exposure therapy and more in a safe, welcoming environment.
Do you have anxiety, addiction, complex trauma, grief, women's issues, or AuDHD/ADHD? Or do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent? Do you often struggle in interpersonal relations? Let an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor meet you where you are and begin to explore those areas of concern causing difficulty. We will work to develop healthy, and obtainable changes. I offer a safe space where you can be yourself, with no judgement and no bias. I provide all-inclusive services to individuals beginning at 14 years old, and couples. Counseling can lead you to develop a healing path. Call or email today!
Jamie Bryars Alvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
As a therapist, I strive to hold safe space for you to feel understood and empowered while helping increase authentic self-expression, personal growth, self-awareness, and self-compassion. I am trained in brain-based therapies including Brainspotting and Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR. These experiential approaches to therapy can be helpful in processing painful emotions and experiences and releasing patterns that no longer serve you. I have a special interest in performance work, grief, anxiety, healing from past hurts/trauma, and finding meaning and purpose in life’s experiences through introspective and mindful therapy work.
As a therapist, I strive to hold safe space for you to feel understood and empowered while helping increase authentic self-expression, personal growth, self-awareness, and self-compassion. I am trained in brain-based therapies including Brainspotting and Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR. These experiential approaches to therapy can be helpful in processing painful emotions and experiences and releasing patterns that no longer serve you. I have a special interest in performance work, grief, anxiety, healing from past hurts/trauma, and finding meaning and purpose in life’s experiences through introspective and mindful therapy work.
I am also trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.
It has been wisely said that we are wounded in relationship AND we heal in relationship. This therapeutic relationship is an invitation for you to safely engage your internal experience and connect with what you most need or want for yourself. Out of our wounding, we develop patterns that emerge to help us navigate our environments. These patterns can also keep us from being fully present to our lives, leaving us feeling stuck, exhausted, anxious, ashamed, depressed, and lonely. My approach to therapy is led by kindness and curious exploration, supporting you as the client to identify the genuine longings under these patterns.
I am also trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.
It has been wisely said that we are wounded in relationship AND we heal in relationship. This therapeutic relationship is an invitation for you to safely engage your internal experience and connect with what you most need or want for yourself. Out of our wounding, we develop patterns that emerge to help us navigate our environments. These patterns can also keep us from being fully present to our lives, leaving us feeling stuck, exhausted, anxious, ashamed, depressed, and lonely. My approach to therapy is led by kindness and curious exploration, supporting you as the client to identify the genuine longings under these patterns.
I use a mix of TF-CBT, play therapy, integrated therapies, and somatic work.
Going through challenges? Been through tough life events in the past that hold you back from the thriving life you want? Or do you simply want to grow and learn to be the best version of you? Working with a mental health therapist is a great way to take steps toward thriving. Thrive Therapeutic Services is here to help. We provide in person therapy in our space in Clanton or Pelham and online therapy for folks who live around Alabama.
I use a mix of TF-CBT, play therapy, integrated therapies, and somatic work.
Going through challenges? Been through tough life events in the past that hold you back from the thriving life you want? Or do you simply want to grow and learn to be the best version of you? Working with a mental health therapist is a great way to take steps toward thriving. Thrive Therapeutic Services is here to help. We provide in person therapy in our space in Clanton or Pelham and online therapy for folks who live around Alabama.
By integrating my clinical training in mental health counseling with my training in mindfulness, somatic work and inner healing techniques, I help clients heal from past wounding.
I believe that as individuals make sense of their story they create the life they were designed for. Using trauma-informed modalities like Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems, I work with adults who want to heal from issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic/ interpersonal violence, grief, childhood neglect/ abuse, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right."
By integrating my clinical training in mental health counseling with my training in mindfulness, somatic work and inner healing techniques, I help clients heal from past wounding.
I believe that as individuals make sense of their story they create the life they were designed for. Using trauma-informed modalities like Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems, I work with adults who want to heal from issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic/ interpersonal violence, grief, childhood neglect/ abuse, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right."
As a compassionate and dedicated ALC, with specialization in EMDR, Trauma, Theraplay, Attachment, Somatic Interventions and RLT therapies, I am enthusiastic about assisting individuals, and families to overcome life's challenges. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to create a safe, empathetic, and supportive space for my clients. With a touch of humor to lighten the path, I'm committed to fostering a therapeutic alliance that promotes growth, resilience, and overall well-being. I'm here to guide you with professionalism, respect, and genuine care.
As a compassionate and dedicated ALC, with specialization in EMDR, Trauma, Theraplay, Attachment, Somatic Interventions and RLT therapies, I am enthusiastic about assisting individuals, and families to overcome life's challenges. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to create a safe, empathetic, and supportive space for my clients. With a touch of humor to lighten the path, I'm committed to fostering a therapeutic alliance that promotes growth, resilience, and overall well-being. I'm here to guide you with professionalism, respect, and genuine care.
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Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irondale, AL 35210
I utilize somatic and play-based therapeutic interventions and other creative modes of processing.
Are you finding yourself feeling stuck, repeating the same pattern or story over and over again? Regenerations Counseling provides holistic therapy to individuals and families who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related stress, and relational stress. I hold a holistic view of every client within their unique culture, history, and present circumstances. I am specialized in treating children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma. I'm highly trained and experienced to work with clients of all ages, and find it valuable to work across development in support of the whole system.
I utilize somatic and play-based therapeutic interventions and other creative modes of processing.
Are you finding yourself feeling stuck, repeating the same pattern or story over and over again? Regenerations Counseling provides holistic therapy to individuals and families who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related stress, and relational stress. I hold a holistic view of every client within their unique culture, history, and present circumstances. I am specialized in treating children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma. I'm highly trained and experienced to work with clients of all ages, and find it valuable to work across development in support of the whole system.
Trauma can often leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves & others, trapped in cycles of fear, shame, or overwhelm. I provide a safe, compassionate space where healing can unfold at your own pace. With advanced training in Somatic Experiencing (SE), Level 2 Lifespan Integration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and parts-informed approaches, I focus on helping clients navigate the effects of trauma, particularly sexual trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, attachment trauma, and depression. In our work together, I emphasize the importance of connecting with the body-mind system for holistic, long-term healing.
Trauma can often leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves & others, trapped in cycles of fear, shame, or overwhelm. I provide a safe, compassionate space where healing can unfold at your own pace. With advanced training in Somatic Experiencing (SE), Level 2 Lifespan Integration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and parts-informed approaches, I focus on helping clients navigate the effects of trauma, particularly sexual trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, attachment trauma, and depression. In our work together, I emphasize the importance of connecting with the body-mind system for holistic, long-term healing.
Margaret Rose Lolley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCH
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36604
Welcome! I specialize in helping individuals process and alleviate feelings of anxiety, panic and depression, as well as offering insight to help understand your unique responses and attachments in the mind and body. You will have the ability to learn and practice mindfulness, CBT, archetypal psychology and somatic therapy in a comfortable environment. I incorporate meditative and yogic methods, encouraging internal regulation while rebuilding safety in self. Every person experiences blind spots in their narrative that can create challenges in life, so together we can illuminate a new path for expansive healing and personal growth!
Welcome! I specialize in helping individuals process and alleviate feelings of anxiety, panic and depression, as well as offering insight to help understand your unique responses and attachments in the mind and body. You will have the ability to learn and practice mindfulness, CBT, archetypal psychology and somatic therapy in a comfortable environment. I incorporate meditative and yogic methods, encouraging internal regulation while rebuilding safety in self. Every person experiences blind spots in their narrative that can create challenges in life, so together we can illuminate a new path for expansive healing and personal growth!
With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and the belief that healing begins by exploring the wisdom held within the body, my therapeutic approach is a blend of experiential and body-centered psychotherapies that integrate somatic techniques designed to help clients access and process emotions stored in the body.
Hi! I’m so glad you’re here! I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and beliefs on your journey towards self-discovery. With 16 years of experience working in the school setting, I enjoy helping adolescents/teenagers work through mental health challenges they may encounter. Additionally, I am passionate about helping women navigate unique life challenges - this can include motherhood, pre/post pregnancy complications, pre-term birth, perinatal loss, fertility issues, unexpected birth outcomes, endometriosis, PCOS, chronic pelvic pain, hormone imbalances, and/or (peri) menopausal.
With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and the belief that healing begins by exploring the wisdom held within the body, my therapeutic approach is a blend of experiential and body-centered psychotherapies that integrate somatic techniques designed to help clients access and process emotions stored in the body.
Hi! I’m so glad you’re here! I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and beliefs on your journey towards self-discovery. With 16 years of experience working in the school setting, I enjoy helping adolescents/teenagers work through mental health challenges they may encounter. Additionally, I am passionate about helping women navigate unique life challenges - this can include motherhood, pre/post pregnancy complications, pre-term birth, perinatal loss, fertility issues, unexpected birth outcomes, endometriosis, PCOS, chronic pelvic pain, hormone imbalances, and/or (peri) menopausal.
Being relationally oriented, I place a great deal of emphasis on concepts such as attachment, trauma, and somatic/ physiological experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and as a counselor, it's my passion to come alongside individuals who seek to deepen their self-awareness and cultivate healthier long-lasting relationships. A foundational belief I hold is that we are created for relationships, and those relationships can shape or break us. With that being said, I believe the sacred relationship between client and therapist has the ability to offer profound opportunities for both healing and transformation. My primary goal in treatment is to make sure every person walks away from session feeling seen, heard, and felt.
Being relationally oriented, I place a great deal of emphasis on concepts such as attachment, trauma, and somatic/ physiological experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and as a counselor, it's my passion to come alongside individuals who seek to deepen their self-awareness and cultivate healthier long-lasting relationships. A foundational belief I hold is that we are created for relationships, and those relationships can shape or break us. With that being said, I believe the sacred relationship between client and therapist has the ability to offer profound opportunities for both healing and transformation. My primary goal in treatment is to make sure every person walks away from session feeling seen, heard, and felt.
Amani Shalom Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35209 (Online Only)
We use a mixture of tools in the therapy room; such as EMDR & IFS modalities, along with somatic therapies to help clients reach their therapy goals.
Do you have a history of anxiety & trauma and want to decrease your symptoms? Do you want to feel differently? At Amani Shalom Wellness we take on a holistic approach to helping clients experiencing distress, anxiety, and trauma/complex trauma become the best version of themselves.
We use a mixture of tools in the therapy room; such as EMDR & IFS modalities, along with somatic therapies to help clients reach their therapy goals.
Do you have a history of anxiety & trauma and want to decrease your symptoms? Do you want to feel differently? At Amani Shalom Wellness we take on a holistic approach to helping clients experiencing distress, anxiety, and trauma/complex trauma become the best version of themselves.
Michelle John, PhD, LPC-S, SEP
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, SEP
Verified Verified
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 (Online Only)
I am currently certified as a Somatic Experience Practitioner (SEP) and Integral Somatic Psychology practitioner (ISP) which enables me to offer sessions focusing on mind-body issues related to client goals.
You are making the choice to embrace a new empowered you! Realizing that there is strength in finding support, this choice can lead you to a positive path of growth and well-being.
Applying integrative therapeutic techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.
If you're looking for support and guidance through challenging situations or you're ready to move in another direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. In a creative atmosphere I can help you uncover your true potential and a life worth celebrating!
I am currently certified as a Somatic Experience Practitioner (SEP) and Integral Somatic Psychology practitioner (ISP) which enables me to offer sessions focusing on mind-body issues related to client goals.
You are making the choice to embrace a new empowered you! Realizing that there is strength in finding support, this choice can lead you to a positive path of growth and well-being.
Applying integrative therapeutic techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.
If you're looking for support and guidance through challenging situations or you're ready to move in another direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. In a creative atmosphere I can help you uncover your true potential and a life worth celebrating!
I use both Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Brainspotting (BSP) as my primary models for treating trauma.
My clients may be struggling with a variety of issues commonly including sexually compulsive behavior, relational challenges, unresolved trauma, substance abuse, or codependency. Many of my clients have are engaged in a healing and recovery process from their struggles, but desire a deeper dive into their recovery and understanding of self. Their general goals are to overcome not only the symptoms that brought them to treatment but also what drives those symptoms. Clients seeing me are in need of a therapist who is specifically qualified for their needs & can be up-front and direct while also being compassionate and non-judgmental.
I use both Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Brainspotting (BSP) as my primary models for treating trauma.
My clients may be struggling with a variety of issues commonly including sexually compulsive behavior, relational challenges, unresolved trauma, substance abuse, or codependency. Many of my clients have are engaged in a healing and recovery process from their struggles, but desire a deeper dive into their recovery and understanding of self. Their general goals are to overcome not only the symptoms that brought them to treatment but also what drives those symptoms. Clients seeing me are in need of a therapist who is specifically qualified for their needs & can be up-front and direct while also being compassionate and non-judgmental.
The Nest Therapy Group LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Welcome to The Nest! We are a multi-specialty mental health therapy practice serving the needs of the entire family. From postpartum depression and infertility, to trauma and addiction, to ADHD and anxiety, we are here for your family. We utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play therapy. We have each received specialized training in our respective areas of expertise, and we are so excited to bring these services to Baldwin and Jefferson Counties.
Welcome to The Nest! We are a multi-specialty mental health therapy practice serving the needs of the entire family. From postpartum depression and infertility, to trauma and addiction, to ADHD and anxiety, we are here for your family. We utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play therapy. We have each received specialized training in our respective areas of expertise, and we are so excited to bring these services to Baldwin and Jefferson Counties.
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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.