Somatic Therapists in Flagstaff, AZ
Denise Henderson Cultivate Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
Life is an ever shifting journey that proves more challenging at certain times than others. The challenges that we face are unique to each of us. It is my belief and the reason this work continues to be my passion, that having safe, compassionate, skilled relationships are what heal us and support our agency (I can!). As a therapist, I strive to offer work that is reparative and restorative to my clients' nervous systems. When clients feel that they belong, have an increased sense of hope and understanding of self, and can take another step forward I believe that I have done a large part of my job.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
Life is an ever shifting journey that proves more challenging at certain times than others. The challenges that we face are unique to each of us. It is my belief and the reason this work continues to be my passion, that having safe, compassionate, skilled relationships are what heal us and support our agency (I can!). As a therapist, I strive to offer work that is reparative and restorative to my clients' nervous systems. When clients feel that they belong, have an increased sense of hope and understanding of self, and can take another step forward I believe that I have done a large part of my job.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and I have a Masters of Arts degree in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
My offering is to walk with you through the many terrains of your becoming. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal. I believe that every person has an inner Wise One. I believe that the body is the rudder that guides all of these unfoldings. I work with the body and its felt sense to support the renegotiation of experiences that reside in the nervous system as a way to increase resiliency and experience aliveness and ease. My intention is to hold space with gentleness, compassion, safety, and attunement so that wounds are tended to and your most authentic self may emerge.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and I have a Masters of Arts degree in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
My offering is to walk with you through the many terrains of your becoming. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal. I believe that every person has an inner Wise One. I believe that the body is the rudder that guides all of these unfoldings. I work with the body and its felt sense to support the renegotiation of experiences that reside in the nervous system as a way to increase resiliency and experience aliveness and ease. My intention is to hold space with gentleness, compassion, safety, and attunement so that wounds are tended to and your most authentic self may emerge.
Craig Mahaffy - Abundant Hope Integrated Solutions
Counselor, MSc, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I bring a trauma-informed lens to a humanistic approach and incorporate mindfulness, somatic awareness, self-compassion and spiritual aspects into the therapeutic process.
Welcome! I am dedicated to co-creating a space for you to heal, learn, and ultimately thrive. I believe that courage, humor, and being actively engaged in the process are essential components to successful therapy. I will invite you to explore your inner world, try on new ideas, and get in touch with what it’s like to be you. I aim for therapy to be fun, rewarding and to help you grow in the ways that you want to. You get to decide where we are going, and I will walk alongside you as we write the next chapter of your life, (while maybe rewriting some old ones too).
I bring a trauma-informed lens to a humanistic approach and incorporate mindfulness, somatic awareness, self-compassion and spiritual aspects into the therapeutic process.
Welcome! I am dedicated to co-creating a space for you to heal, learn, and ultimately thrive. I believe that courage, humor, and being actively engaged in the process are essential components to successful therapy. I will invite you to explore your inner world, try on new ideas, and get in touch with what it’s like to be you. I aim for therapy to be fun, rewarding and to help you grow in the ways that you want to. You get to decide where we are going, and I will walk alongside you as we write the next chapter of your life, (while maybe rewriting some old ones too).
I often incorporate Somatic Experiencing, Attachment, DBT, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative, ACT, and Nature-based techniques and philosophies.
There are many reasons to be in therapy, no two people need the same thing. My approach to therapy is similar, tailored to what an individual needs at that moment in their life. Some come to therapy to gain support for a particular challenge or shift in their life. Some come to therapy to understand themselves better- why do they do, think, feel the way they do? Some want to process trauma, something that has happened to them that has impacted the way they live their lives. Everyone is different, and everyone needs support at different times of their lives. I provide a non-judgemental witness to where you are right now.
I often incorporate Somatic Experiencing, Attachment, DBT, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative, ACT, and Nature-based techniques and philosophies.
There are many reasons to be in therapy, no two people need the same thing. My approach to therapy is similar, tailored to what an individual needs at that moment in their life. Some come to therapy to gain support for a particular challenge or shift in their life. Some come to therapy to understand themselves better- why do they do, think, feel the way they do? Some want to process trauma, something that has happened to them that has impacted the way they live their lives. Everyone is different, and everyone needs support at different times of their lives. I provide a non-judgemental witness to where you are right now.
I enjoy working with clients that are looking to incorporate healthy habits into their therapeutic journey. Some tools that have been most effective in supporting my clients are yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, somatic awareness, parts work, exercise and nutrition. However, each client is unique and finding tools that resonate with the individual is important to me. I have experience with CBT, DBT, ACT, parts work and Hypnotherapy, but pull from other therapies as well.
I enjoy working with clients that are looking to incorporate healthy habits into their therapeutic journey. Some tools that have been most effective in supporting my clients are yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, somatic awareness, parts work, exercise and nutrition. However, each client is unique and finding tools that resonate with the individual is important to me. I have experience with CBT, DBT, ACT, parts work and Hypnotherapy, but pull from other therapies as well.
Trish Houghtaling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Incorporating therapeutic interventions acknowledging traumatic responses, utilizing a blend of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy to support nervous system regulation/healing.
As an experienced trauma therapist, I have appreciated the tenderness and importance around establishing a secure therapeutic relationship-one based upon mutual trust, consistent support and a secure base of reliable attachment. I believe that for many folks, there has been a wounding within a relationship that can begin to heal and repair when in deep connection with another who offers security, consistency, understanding and grounded emotional support. I would love to become that person for you! Together, we will create a plan unique and special for you to access feelings of peace, ease and well-being in everyday Life.
Incorporating therapeutic interventions acknowledging traumatic responses, utilizing a blend of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy to support nervous system regulation/healing.
As an experienced trauma therapist, I have appreciated the tenderness and importance around establishing a secure therapeutic relationship-one based upon mutual trust, consistent support and a secure base of reliable attachment. I believe that for many folks, there has been a wounding within a relationship that can begin to heal and repair when in deep connection with another who offers security, consistency, understanding and grounded emotional support. I would love to become that person for you! Together, we will create a plan unique and special for you to access feelings of peace, ease and well-being in everyday Life.
Anna E McClaugherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, CEDS
Verified Verified
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Online Only)
She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), trained in P.
Anna specializes in working with couples, individuals healing from eating disorders, families, members of the LGBTQIA community, survivors of trauma, individuals facing life transitions, chronic medical conditions, and a variety of mood disorders, particularly long-term depression and anxiety. Anna is committed to the deep work of healing through the body and would be honored to assist you on your self-growth journey.
She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), trained in P.
Anna specializes in working with couples, individuals healing from eating disorders, families, members of the LGBTQIA community, survivors of trauma, individuals facing life transitions, chronic medical conditions, and a variety of mood disorders, particularly long-term depression and anxiety. Anna is committed to the deep work of healing through the body and would be honored to assist you on your self-growth journey.
I specialize in Somatic Experiencing and Touch Skills for Trauma Therapists.
Is chronic stress negatively affecting your life with physical symptoms such as insomnia and digestive issues? Do you find it difficult to relax or let down, especially when someone else is present? Has traditional talk therapy felt limited and you’re looking for a way to integrate the body into your therapy? Somatic experiencing is helpful for healing from chronic stress and past traumas, recent or from childhood, and uses a bottom up processing approach, meaning it works with the physiology to resolve trauma and release the survival energy held in the body.
I specialize in Somatic Experiencing and Touch Skills for Trauma Therapists.
Is chronic stress negatively affecting your life with physical symptoms such as insomnia and digestive issues? Do you find it difficult to relax or let down, especially when someone else is present? Has traditional talk therapy felt limited and you’re looking for a way to integrate the body into your therapy? Somatic experiencing is helpful for healing from chronic stress and past traumas, recent or from childhood, and uses a bottom up processing approach, meaning it works with the physiology to resolve trauma and release the survival energy held in the body.
Emily Ordover Brown
Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (Online Only)
I use a variety of modalities like brainspotting, somatic interventions, & IFS to help you heal your nervous system & find coping skills that allow you to thrive.
Do you struggle with your relationship to self and others? Does your nervous system feel chronically dis regulated? Are you abusing substances or stuck in disordered eating behaviors? Does trauma hold you back from moving forward in your life? I get it. Let’s work together to help you find clarity and healing so that you can be your most authentic and free self. While many sessions will be deep and vulnerable, I’ll always bring humor and lightness as well.
I use a variety of modalities like brainspotting, somatic interventions, & IFS to help you heal your nervous system & find coping skills that allow you to thrive.
Do you struggle with your relationship to self and others? Does your nervous system feel chronically dis regulated? Are you abusing substances or stuck in disordered eating behaviors? Does trauma hold you back from moving forward in your life? I get it. Let’s work together to help you find clarity and healing so that you can be your most authentic and free self. While many sessions will be deep and vulnerable, I’ll always bring humor and lightness as well.
Jeanine Bengtson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (Online Only)
We can explore using DBT, ACT, EFT, Internal Family Systems, somatic experiencing, and phase oriented therapy, as well as many other well known approaches.
Do you feel lost and overwhelmed? Is there never enough time and space for self care? We can work together in a safe space that allows you to process, explore and discover your capacity to manage your symptoms and develop coping skills that help you find an improved state of functioning. I can assist you with boundary improvement, and feelings of low self worth. Socratic method can be utilized to enhance self reflection and growth. Specializing in struggles intersecting in: Trauma, neurodivergency; as well as those who identify as nontraditional in their relationships and indentity. i.e. asexual, demisexual, or similarly.
We can explore using DBT, ACT, EFT, Internal Family Systems, somatic experiencing, and phase oriented therapy, as well as many other well known approaches.
Do you feel lost and overwhelmed? Is there never enough time and space for self care? We can work together in a safe space that allows you to process, explore and discover your capacity to manage your symptoms and develop coping skills that help you find an improved state of functioning. I can assist you with boundary improvement, and feelings of low self worth. Socratic method can be utilized to enhance self reflection and growth. Specializing in struggles intersecting in: Trauma, neurodivergency; as well as those who identify as nontraditional in their relationships and indentity. i.e. asexual, demisexual, or similarly.
I use a variety of approaches to heal from trauma, including person-centered, attachment focused, and somatic body-focused approaches.
Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step on the path of your healing journey. I believe connection and the quality of it paves the path to healing. I have over ten years experience as a trauma therapist. During our time together, we will explore the affects of trauma, identify trauma responses, build resiliency, and establish a heathier sense of self.
I use a variety of approaches to heal from trauma, including person-centered, attachment focused, and somatic body-focused approaches.
Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step on the path of your healing journey. I believe connection and the quality of it paves the path to healing. I have over ten years experience as a trauma therapist. During our time together, we will explore the affects of trauma, identify trauma responses, build resiliency, and establish a heathier sense of self.
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I enjoy working with people seeking fulfillment in relationships, careers, spirituality, habits, and mental health. I offer a mix of online, in-person, one-on-one, and group options. I work primarily with females ages 20-50, but I'm open to any and all who resonate with me. Each client is unique, but I often find that incorporating some practical tools such as yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, somatic awareness, exercise, and nutrition is essential can get you closer to where you want to be. My approach is to be authentic and connect with clients where they are with humor, compassion, connection, and a holistic lens.
I enjoy working with people seeking fulfillment in relationships, careers, spirituality, habits, and mental health. I offer a mix of online, in-person, one-on-one, and group options. I work primarily with females ages 20-50, but I'm open to any and all who resonate with me. Each client is unique, but I often find that incorporating some practical tools such as yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, somatic awareness, exercise, and nutrition is essential can get you closer to where you want to be. My approach is to be authentic and connect with clients where they are with humor, compassion, connection, and a holistic lens.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and relational. I'm truly interested in you as a person. My work is based on the assumption that all people have strengths and inner resources that can be accessed by asking creative questions that generate new possibilities. This enhances life choices, and develops stories that allow for new ways of being in the world. I draw on cognitive behavior therapy, social construction, narrative therapy, systems therapy, and mindfulness in counseling to support clients in meeting their goals. Somatic experiencing is another specialty area for me, working with the nervous system for healing.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and relational. I'm truly interested in you as a person. My work is based on the assumption that all people have strengths and inner resources that can be accessed by asking creative questions that generate new possibilities. This enhances life choices, and develops stories that allow for new ways of being in the world. I draw on cognitive behavior therapy, social construction, narrative therapy, systems therapy, and mindfulness in counseling to support clients in meeting their goals. Somatic experiencing is another specialty area for me, working with the nervous system for healing.
Jen Benacci
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Flagstaff, AZ 86005 (Online Only)
I am committed to helping clients achieve their goals and overcome barriers that may be holding them back from living a fulfilling and satisfying life. By providing tools and support, clients increase self-awareness, clarity, and find a path to healing. Common concerns address in sessions include PTSD and symptoms stemming from trauma, persistent anxiety/ fear, depression, low self -esteem, loss of sense of self, and relationship issues. I utilize a Somatic approach, aimed to give a voice to the body and to the trauma that it may be holding in a space that is safe and supportive.
I am committed to helping clients achieve their goals and overcome barriers that may be holding them back from living a fulfilling and satisfying life. By providing tools and support, clients increase self-awareness, clarity, and find a path to healing. Common concerns address in sessions include PTSD and symptoms stemming from trauma, persistent anxiety/ fear, depression, low self -esteem, loss of sense of self, and relationship issues. I utilize a Somatic approach, aimed to give a voice to the body and to the trauma that it may be holding in a space that is safe and supportive.
Forrest Marvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Waitlist for new clients
I use a psychodynamic framework, trauma-focused psychotherapy, and somatic techniques to support my clients in unpacking their trauma and finding healing.
Maybe you're feeling stuck in the same cycles you can't seem to break out of. Maybe you're struggling to maintain relationships that feel safe and supportive. Maybe you know that you've been impacted by the painful experiences you've had, but you don't know where to start with unpacking them. It can be scary to face your pain, and you deserve support. You're not too much, and you're not alone. I want to support you with deepening your self-understanding and self-compassion. Healing is possible when you're ready to start.
I use a psychodynamic framework, trauma-focused psychotherapy, and somatic techniques to support my clients in unpacking their trauma and finding healing.
Maybe you're feeling stuck in the same cycles you can't seem to break out of. Maybe you're struggling to maintain relationships that feel safe and supportive. Maybe you know that you've been impacted by the painful experiences you've had, but you don't know where to start with unpacking them. It can be scary to face your pain, and you deserve support. You're not too much, and you're not alone. I want to support you with deepening your self-understanding and self-compassion. Healing is possible when you're ready to start.
Christina Acheson- Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86005 (Online Only)
Currently, I am a virtual LCSW in NY & AZ. I am here to assist you with what needs to heal so that you can have a happier, more joyful and content lifestyle; such as understanding emotions, navigating challenging relationships, how to approach conflict w/ more self awareness. We can fine tune your somatic and cognitive coping skills and positive reframing. Together we can explore the impact of past relationships and experiences on one’s well-being to finally heal and move forward. You will gain important insights into patterns & dynamics that may have impacted you. This way you finally can live for you and not others.
Currently, I am a virtual LCSW in NY & AZ. I am here to assist you with what needs to heal so that you can have a happier, more joyful and content lifestyle; such as understanding emotions, navigating challenging relationships, how to approach conflict w/ more self awareness. We can fine tune your somatic and cognitive coping skills and positive reframing. Together we can explore the impact of past relationships and experiences on one’s well-being to finally heal and move forward. You will gain important insights into patterns & dynamics that may have impacted you. This way you finally can live for you and not others.
Restored Hope Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, LAC, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Our therapists utilize a variety of techniques to help increase the mind body connection and process emotions and trauma including EMDRIA approved EMDR techniques for complex issues, somatic experiencing, hypnosis, guided meditation and DBT to name a few.
Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, we can help. Our team of skilled therapists have decades of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. We offer specialization in PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma, working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. We strive for cultural competency and are passionate about LGBTQ & gender identity issues.
Our therapists utilize a variety of techniques to help increase the mind body connection and process emotions and trauma including EMDRIA approved EMDR techniques for complex issues, somatic experiencing, hypnosis, guided meditation and DBT to name a few.
Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, we can help. Our team of skilled therapists have decades of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. We offer specialization in PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma, working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. We strive for cultural competency and are passionate about LGBTQ & gender identity issues.
Vanessa Vann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
I utilize a variety of techniques to help increase the mind body connection and process emotions and trauma including EMDR, somatic experiencing, hypnosis, guided meditation and DBT to name a few.
Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, I can help. I have more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma. I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. I am passionate about LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues.
I utilize a variety of techniques to help increase the mind body connection and process emotions and trauma including EMDR, somatic experiencing, hypnosis, guided meditation and DBT to name a few.
Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, I can help. I have more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma. I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. I am passionate about LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues.
Christin Emberlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (Online Only)
There I was introduced to Somatic Experiencing, which now shapes the way that I work with clients.
Whether you've experienced trauma or you're finding yourself feeling more stressed than usual, life is hard and sometimes feels lonely. You've read all the books and tried everything you can think of to find relief, but now you're starting to think you need something more. Choosing to go to therapy isn't easy. It takes incredible courage to ask for help, and I'm so glad you're considering working with me. You no longer have to walk your journey alone.
There I was introduced to Somatic Experiencing, which now shapes the way that I work with clients.
Whether you've experienced trauma or you're finding yourself feeling more stressed than usual, life is hard and sometimes feels lonely. You've read all the books and tried everything you can think of to find relief, but now you're starting to think you need something more. Choosing to go to therapy isn't easy. It takes incredible courage to ask for help, and I'm so glad you're considering working with me. You no longer have to walk your journey alone.
David Cato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, DARe
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (Online Only)
The primary modalities I use are Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARe).
Note: Potential clients only, no soliciting. I have been a clinician in residential treatment for over 10 years. During that time, I treated adults of all ages with a myriad of issues. Since everyone's needs are different, I have learned to adapt my approach to the individual and their particular goals. Self-motivation to find healing is paramount to beginning the healing process. I primarily work with professionals and those willing to pursue treatment on their own. Additionally, I am a clinical supervisor and also work with Somatic Experiencing students to assist them with obtaining their certification. My practice is Telehealth.
The primary modalities I use are Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARe).
Note: Potential clients only, no soliciting. I have been a clinician in residential treatment for over 10 years. During that time, I treated adults of all ages with a myriad of issues. Since everyone's needs are different, I have learned to adapt my approach to the individual and their particular goals. Self-motivation to find healing is paramount to beginning the healing process. I primarily work with professionals and those willing to pursue treatment on their own. Additionally, I am a clinical supervisor and also work with Somatic Experiencing students to assist them with obtaining their certification. My practice is Telehealth.
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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.