Somatic Therapists in Franklin County, KS
FORTIS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LSCSW, LCPC, LMLP, INTERNS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Serving some of our communities for over 14 years! We accept almost ALL insurance and offer affordable sliding scale options! Our clinicians hold certifications and training in an array of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Brainspotting for trauma, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Play Therapy for Children, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
Serving some of our communities for over 14 years! We accept almost ALL insurance and offer affordable sliding scale options! Our clinicians hold certifications and training in an array of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Brainspotting for trauma, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Play Therapy for Children, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
Jill L Tomlonson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Navigating our world has become increasingly difficult over recent years and our young people are met with obstacles more challenging than ever before. When our brains are built in unique ways relationships in the home, school, and with our peers and family is even more challenging. I have an extensive history working with families and children of all ages 10-18 years old. Children and teens with special and unique needs such as Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, childhood grief and loss, and emotional regulation and anxiety are my specialty.
Navigating our world has become increasingly difficult over recent years and our young people are met with obstacles more challenging than ever before. When our brains are built in unique ways relationships in the home, school, and with our peers and family is even more challenging. I have an extensive history working with families and children of all ages 10-18 years old. Children and teens with special and unique needs such as Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, childhood grief and loss, and emotional regulation and anxiety are my specialty.
Laura A. VanSickle-Deavours
MA, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Not accepting new clients
I have specialized in working with different ages over the past almost 3 decades and now get to work with them ALL. I creatively engage children/adolescents with interventions tailored to individual needs. I equip & support my clients' parents/guardians from a parent and clinician perspective. My favorite job of all time was directing a college counseling center as young adulthood is an ideal time for intervention to build resiliency and equip for the future. I want to meet adult clients in the midst of their challenges, crises, mental health struggles, and just plain life.
I have specialized in working with different ages over the past almost 3 decades and now get to work with them ALL. I creatively engage children/adolescents with interventions tailored to individual needs. I equip & support my clients' parents/guardians from a parent and clinician perspective. My favorite job of all time was directing a college counseling center as young adulthood is an ideal time for intervention to build resiliency and equip for the future. I want to meet adult clients in the midst of their challenges, crises, mental health struggles, and just plain life.
Online Therapists
Rachel Bond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66206
With expertise in EMDR, DBT, CBT, and ongoing training in Somatic Experiencing, I'm equipped to guide transformative journeys.
Whether you are navigating anxiety or depression, adjusting during a life transition, struggling within relationships, or seeking healing from trauma or loss, I'm here to support you. You are seeking a safe space where your unique story is honored, and your goals are at the center. A place where you can slow down and process what's happened. You're tired of feeling stuck and desire to create meaningful growth and connection. Your well-being matters, and you’ve decided it is worth prioritizing. My approach empowers you to reshape thoughts, develop new patterns, delve into emotions, and embrace vitality, fostering lasting change.
With expertise in EMDR, DBT, CBT, and ongoing training in Somatic Experiencing, I'm equipped to guide transformative journeys.
Whether you are navigating anxiety or depression, adjusting during a life transition, struggling within relationships, or seeking healing from trauma or loss, I'm here to support you. You are seeking a safe space where your unique story is honored, and your goals are at the center. A place where you can slow down and process what's happened. You're tired of feeling stuck and desire to create meaningful growth and connection. Your well-being matters, and you’ve decided it is worth prioritizing. My approach empowers you to reshape thoughts, develop new patterns, delve into emotions, and embrace vitality, fostering lasting change.
Aubony R. Chalfant
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ACHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
I am an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, but also use somatic work to do the work of many "talk sessions" in one.
Are you seeking clarity and peace so you can live your life in the most fulfilling way possible? When you work with me, you'll learn how to take control of your story so you can create the empowered, healthy life you deserve. My client-centered treatment philosophy means that I'm dedicated to finding the specific approach that will help you reach your therapy goals. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and healing victims of narcissistic abuse. I have years of experience working with PTSD and CPTSD, emotional abuse, low self-worth, co-dependency, abuse issues, addictions, and grief.
I am an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, but also use somatic work to do the work of many "talk sessions" in one.
Are you seeking clarity and peace so you can live your life in the most fulfilling way possible? When you work with me, you'll learn how to take control of your story so you can create the empowered, healthy life you deserve. My client-centered treatment philosophy means that I'm dedicated to finding the specific approach that will help you reach your therapy goals. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and healing victims of narcissistic abuse. I have years of experience working with PTSD and CPTSD, emotional abuse, low self-worth, co-dependency, abuse issues, addictions, and grief.
Jennifer L Welch
MME, MT-BC, SEP, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66044
I will combine counseling, somatic experiencing (SE), and hypnotherapy techniques that are informed by the polyvagal theory, to support your nervous system regulation.
Living on planet Earth right now is an intense experience for many of us. I work with clients looking for a holistic approach to addressing personal issues, such as navigating life changes and transitions, painful relational patterns, and trauma (including acute and complex childhood trauma). I support individuals in learning tools to utilize the wisdom of the mind-body-soul connection to access a greater sense of ease, clarity, groundedness, and cultivate the capacity to enjoy supportive relationships.
I will combine counseling, somatic experiencing (SE), and hypnotherapy techniques that are informed by the polyvagal theory, to support your nervous system regulation.
Living on planet Earth right now is an intense experience for many of us. I work with clients looking for a holistic approach to addressing personal issues, such as navigating life changes and transitions, painful relational patterns, and trauma (including acute and complex childhood trauma). I support individuals in learning tools to utilize the wisdom of the mind-body-soul connection to access a greater sense of ease, clarity, groundedness, and cultivate the capacity to enjoy supportive relationships.
Tracey Baugher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, LAC, RPT, RYT500
Verified Verified
Olathe, KS 66062
NOW offering: private yoga sessions that offer a holistic & body based approach to healing using breath, posture, meditation, and other yogic and somatic tools and philosophies.
You may be feeling like the lotus flower: stuck and surrounded by muddy murky waters. It is possible to navigate the murky muddy waters much like the lotus flower that rises up and blooms above the water toward the sun. I would be honored to walk with and collaborate with you, to help you get unstuck, find effective ways to cope, heal, and transform. My goal is to make the process less scary by creating a safe environment. I strive to provide a compassionate and holistic approach tailored to meet you where you are at.
NOW offering: private yoga sessions that offer a holistic & body based approach to healing using breath, posture, meditation, and other yogic and somatic tools and philosophies.
You may be feeling like the lotus flower: stuck and surrounded by muddy murky waters. It is possible to navigate the murky muddy waters much like the lotus flower that rises up and blooms above the water toward the sun. I would be honored to walk with and collaborate with you, to help you get unstuck, find effective ways to cope, heal, and transform. My goal is to make the process less scary by creating a safe environment. I strive to provide a compassionate and holistic approach tailored to meet you where you are at.
Haylie Colby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
I work with individuals feeling stuck in old behavior patterns or stress; who are ready to create change. Change can feel vulnerable, but it is very brave and often where healing starts. You are the expert in your healing journey, and I am honored to be a supportive witness. I incorporate mindfulness techniques, “being with things the way they are”. I also use my somatic experiencing training to help individuals feel safer in their bodies. Selectively, I will use EMDR with clients who express readiness for reprocessing difficult memories or experiences. It is a privilege to support others' journey back to themselves.
I work with individuals feeling stuck in old behavior patterns or stress; who are ready to create change. Change can feel vulnerable, but it is very brave and often where healing starts. You are the expert in your healing journey, and I am honored to be a supportive witness. I incorporate mindfulness techniques, “being with things the way they are”. I also use my somatic experiencing training to help individuals feel safer in their bodies. Selectively, I will use EMDR with clients who express readiness for reprocessing difficult memories or experiences. It is a privilege to support others' journey back to themselves.
Mollie Pansing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-T
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212
I utilize practices of mindfulness, somatic experiencing, mind body connection, and attachment theory.
I am here to guide, observe, suggest, and provide education so that each client can find their individual path to success and balance. I consistently hold space for clients to explore their inner selves and offer support and freedom to cultivate a compassionate and unified relationship with one’s mind, body, and spirit. When we have the courage to turn towards our pain, healing is ready to take place. I believe in meeting our feelings and experiences with curiosity, instead of judgement, to invite further exploration and learning of ourselves.
I utilize practices of mindfulness, somatic experiencing, mind body connection, and attachment theory.
I am here to guide, observe, suggest, and provide education so that each client can find their individual path to success and balance. I consistently hold space for clients to explore their inner selves and offer support and freedom to cultivate a compassionate and unified relationship with one’s mind, body, and spirit. When we have the courage to turn towards our pain, healing is ready to take place. I believe in meeting our feelings and experiences with curiosity, instead of judgement, to invite further exploration and learning of ourselves.
Jill Abernathy
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhattan, KS 66503
Waitlist for new clients
I believe strongly in the mind-body interface, somatic awareness, and in the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I offer compassionate and empathetic mental health services to adult clients in a safe, judgment-free environment for those struggling with emotional dysregulation, trauma, relationship issues, depression/mood disorders, and other problems. My purpose is to serve as your guide as you navigate through the process of healing and growth. We will work together using a person-centered, strengths-focused approach that supports you as an individual fully capable of creating positive change in your life. All individuals deserve to be respected, to receive acceptance, and to be deeply valued. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician.
I believe strongly in the mind-body interface, somatic awareness, and in the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I offer compassionate and empathetic mental health services to adult clients in a safe, judgment-free environment for those struggling with emotional dysregulation, trauma, relationship issues, depression/mood disorders, and other problems. My purpose is to serve as your guide as you navigate through the process of healing and growth. We will work together using a person-centered, strengths-focused approach that supports you as an individual fully capable of creating positive change in your life. All individuals deserve to be respected, to receive acceptance, and to be deeply valued. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician.
Sheena Kirkendoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC , CRAADC, SAP, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66202
I am EMDR certified, an EMDRA Approved Consultant, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in Training, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II, certified to provide SAP assessments, and provide animal-assisted therapy.
Therapy is a powerful form of treatment that can be used to make personal improvements while gaining awareness and creating change. I believe we are all working through struggles and obstacles in our lives. Sometimes a little guidance is needed to get to the place we want to be and work to achieve happiness. As a licensed therapist, I am here to not only listen but assist in creating change and making improvements in the lives of others. I strive to create a calm, safe atmosphere and use a non-judgmental, modern approach when providing services.
I am EMDR certified, an EMDRA Approved Consultant, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in Training, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II, certified to provide SAP assessments, and provide animal-assisted therapy.
Therapy is a powerful form of treatment that can be used to make personal improvements while gaining awareness and creating change. I believe we are all working through struggles and obstacles in our lives. Sometimes a little guidance is needed to get to the place we want to be and work to achieve happiness. As a licensed therapist, I am here to not only listen but assist in creating change and making improvements in the lives of others. I strive to create a calm, safe atmosphere and use a non-judgmental, modern approach when providing services.
Tysha Osborne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan, KS 66503
I specialize in working with: Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Body Image, Perfectionism, low self-esteem, sexual abuse and ADHD. I utilize EMDR, DBT, CBT, self-compassion, mindfulness, and somatic therapies. For over a decade, I have been honored to play a role in my clients’ healing journey. I provide individual counseling services to individuals ages 25 and over. I practice through a trauma-informed, holistic, neuroscience lens, helping you to put words to what you are experiencing and learn how to understand the sensations you feel in your body, your emotions, and your thoughts.
I specialize in working with: Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Body Image, Perfectionism, low self-esteem, sexual abuse and ADHD. I utilize EMDR, DBT, CBT, self-compassion, mindfulness, and somatic therapies. For over a decade, I have been honored to play a role in my clients’ healing journey. I provide individual counseling services to individuals ages 25 and over. I practice through a trauma-informed, holistic, neuroscience lens, helping you to put words to what you are experiencing and learn how to understand the sensations you feel in your body, your emotions, and your thoughts.
Marlene Feder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
I bring years of life experience and am trained in Gestalt techniques, EMDR, somatic psychotherapy, Grief Recovery Process, guided imagery, traditional talk therapy and Heart Centered Hypnotherapy.
Counseling is often thought of as something "weak people" turn to or something to use when you're "going crazy". In reality, counseling is a process that helps people deal with problems that occur with living our day-to-day lives. When life feels difficult or stressful, it often helps to talk with a person who listens well - to have a place where you can be heard and understood in a way that makes a difference. Counseling is that place; a collaborative process that can help you explore what's working well in your life and what you want to be different. With counseling, I want you to be able to live your most authentic life.
I bring years of life experience and am trained in Gestalt techniques, EMDR, somatic psychotherapy, Grief Recovery Process, guided imagery, traditional talk therapy and Heart Centered Hypnotherapy.
Counseling is often thought of as something "weak people" turn to or something to use when you're "going crazy". In reality, counseling is a process that helps people deal with problems that occur with living our day-to-day lives. When life feels difficult or stressful, it often helps to talk with a person who listens well - to have a place where you can be heard and understood in a way that makes a difference. Counseling is that place; a collaborative process that can help you explore what's working well in your life and what you want to be different. With counseling, I want you to be able to live your most authentic life.
Jaime Duke
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prairie Village, KS 66207
My practice has immediate openings with discounted rates and evening hours. Asking for help isn’t easy. Yet, I believe it is worth the risk to find support and healing. That’s why when you are ready to ask for help, we are here to provide a safe, trustworthy, and collaborative counseling relationship. I have successfully helped others with trauma/PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, people pleasing, grief, negative thoughts, and women's hormonal health. I offer a comforting, warm, and genuine atmosphere, and use a variety of interventions. I often incorporate and enjoy using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing (SE), CBT, and sand-tray therapy.
My practice has immediate openings with discounted rates and evening hours. Asking for help isn’t easy. Yet, I believe it is worth the risk to find support and healing. That’s why when you are ready to ask for help, we are here to provide a safe, trustworthy, and collaborative counseling relationship. I have successfully helped others with trauma/PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, people pleasing, grief, negative thoughts, and women's hormonal health. I offer a comforting, warm, and genuine atmosphere, and use a variety of interventions. I often incorporate and enjoy using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing (SE), CBT, and sand-tray therapy.
Cheryl Herzog-Arneill
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
I'm a Licensed Social Worker and trauma therapist and certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, which is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma and other stress disorders.
Are you facing difficulties in your life, such as anxiety, depression, grief or lack of motivation? Perhaps you’ve heard that working with your body and nervous system—also known as somatic therapy—can be helpful and bring more vitality to your life, help reduce stress, or heal past trauma. If so, then my approach may be a good fit for you. My goal is to collaborate with you to heal trauma, restore resiliency, and develop skills so that you can show up in your unique, beautiful life and shine. I specialize in working with the nervous system to help you get in touch with your true essence & aliveness.
I'm a Licensed Social Worker and trauma therapist and certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, which is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma and other stress disorders.
Are you facing difficulties in your life, such as anxiety, depression, grief or lack of motivation? Perhaps you’ve heard that working with your body and nervous system—also known as somatic therapy—can be helpful and bring more vitality to your life, help reduce stress, or heal past trauma. If so, then my approach may be a good fit for you. My goal is to collaborate with you to heal trauma, restore resiliency, and develop skills so that you can show up in your unique, beautiful life and shine. I specialize in working with the nervous system to help you get in touch with your true essence & aliveness.
Aaron Mitchum
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
Hello! I’m Aaron and I am passionate about helping you find greater expansiveness, security and joy in your life. I use Somatic Experiencing to help trauma heal, fight/flight/freeze responses to complete and to bring balance to your emotional life. I am also certified in psychoanalysis and trained to listen deeply and help bring awareness to the hidden patterns that represent important parts of you waiting to be heard and cared for.
Hello! I’m Aaron and I am passionate about helping you find greater expansiveness, security and joy in your life. I use Somatic Experiencing to help trauma heal, fight/flight/freeze responses to complete and to bring balance to your emotional life. I am also certified in psychoanalysis and trained to listen deeply and help bring awareness to the hidden patterns that represent important parts of you waiting to be heard and cared for.
Sally J McVey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC, ERYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66047
As a Somatic Experiencing student with over 20 years of experience in Yoga and Meditation, Sally combines these practices with her clinical expertise to create a holistic treatment approach.
I am dedicated to serving adults in various stages of recovery, be it from burnout, childbirth, divorce, career transitions, empty nesting, first-time adulting, chronic pain, addiction, grief, generational family dysfunction, marginalization, or cultural toxicity. Through a supportive and secure environment, we will work together to rediscover your true self and embrace your potential. You will regain confidence, dignity, and integrate once-exiled aspects of your personality in a functional manner. My approach focuses on fostering self-awareness and growth with compassion and non-judgmental understanding.
As a Somatic Experiencing student with over 20 years of experience in Yoga and Meditation, Sally combines these practices with her clinical expertise to create a holistic treatment approach.
I am dedicated to serving adults in various stages of recovery, be it from burnout, childbirth, divorce, career transitions, empty nesting, first-time adulting, chronic pain, addiction, grief, generational family dysfunction, marginalization, or cultural toxicity. Through a supportive and secure environment, we will work together to rediscover your true self and embrace your potential. You will regain confidence, dignity, and integrate once-exiled aspects of your personality in a functional manner. My approach focuses on fostering self-awareness and growth with compassion and non-judgmental understanding.
Alexis Aden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMAC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
Somatic Experiencing is a form of therapy that is used to treat trauma and stressor-related disorders.
I believe in empowering individuals to find and create safety within their relationships with others and most importantly, the relationship with their self. I specialize in working with those who are struggling with life transitions, trauma related events, addiction, people pleasing and relational stressors. You deserve an empathetic witness on board to process, problem solve, and build skills to handle whatever life has thrown at you. I utilize a "bottom up" approach with somatic experiencing, as well as, internal family system themes, motivational interviewing and other evidence based modalities.
Somatic Experiencing is a form of therapy that is used to treat trauma and stressor-related disorders.
I believe in empowering individuals to find and create safety within their relationships with others and most importantly, the relationship with their self. I specialize in working with those who are struggling with life transitions, trauma related events, addiction, people pleasing and relational stressors. You deserve an empathetic witness on board to process, problem solve, and build skills to handle whatever life has thrown at you. I utilize a "bottom up" approach with somatic experiencing, as well as, internal family system themes, motivational interviewing and other evidence based modalities.
Mindy Hager
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
I utilize body based, Somatic Experiencing techniques to work with the nervous system and allow the body to process and integrate, in addition to talk therapy.
Change can be scary, even thinking about processing it may feel insurmountable. It's not easy to reach out for help, you're already taking a brave step towards healing. You might be feeling different emotions right now—maybe you're overwhelmed, nervous, lonely, or scared. Whatever you're going through, I want you to know that you're not alone. Together, we'll work on understanding yourself better, finding ways to grow, and build resilience.
I utilize body based, Somatic Experiencing techniques to work with the nervous system and allow the body to process and integrate, in addition to talk therapy.
Change can be scary, even thinking about processing it may feel insurmountable. It's not easy to reach out for help, you're already taking a brave step towards healing. You might be feeling different emotions right now—maybe you're overwhelmed, nervous, lonely, or scared. Whatever you're going through, I want you to know that you're not alone. Together, we'll work on understanding yourself better, finding ways to grow, and build resilience.
Cathy Linde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and use other mind-body techniques, including Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems to help you not only understand, but to heal what's generating anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and conflicted relationships.
Are you struggling to feel like yourself? "Coping" but with lots of effort, distraction, or numbing? Feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed? Thinking "What's wrong with me?!" As it turns out, you're not crazy or broken: Your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make sense as responses to your unique life experiences. With me you will learn a new language to talk about what's happening inside, and to see it as a result of what you've been through vs a character flaw. When "broken" is no longer your identity, your symptoms have less power, and space opens up for your authentic, grounded, compassionate, and boundaried self to emerge.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and use other mind-body techniques, including Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems to help you not only understand, but to heal what's generating anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and conflicted relationships.
Are you struggling to feel like yourself? "Coping" but with lots of effort, distraction, or numbing? Feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed? Thinking "What's wrong with me?!" As it turns out, you're not crazy or broken: Your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make sense as responses to your unique life experiences. With me you will learn a new language to talk about what's happening inside, and to see it as a result of what you've been through vs a character flaw. When "broken" is no longer your identity, your symptoms have less power, and space opens up for your authentic, grounded, compassionate, and boundaried self to emerge.
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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.