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Morgan Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
I specialize in trauma-informed care and somatic therapy.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and somatic therapy.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
(667) 243-2655 View (667) 243-2655
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Jessica Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
As a certified trauma therapist, my practice focuses on grief and loss and complex/attachment trauma, utilizing a client centered/strengths based approach, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS), and mindfulness, with an attachment and expressive/somatic focus.
Accepting new clients: In-person and virtual. The relationship between therapist and client is one that is unique, vulnerable and brave. It is built on attunement, trust, and compassion in a nonjudgmental and warm space. My practice is deeply rooted in meeting each of my clients where they are on their journey, empowering them to utilize their voice and work on treatment goals that are important to them. Therapy looks different for everyone, and I am here to help sit alongside this journey with you, when you are ready.
As a certified trauma therapist, my practice focuses on grief and loss and complex/attachment trauma, utilizing a client centered/strengths based approach, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS), and mindfulness, with an attachment and expressive/somatic focus.
Accepting new clients: In-person and virtual. The relationship between therapist and client is one that is unique, vulnerable and brave. It is built on attunement, trust, and compassion in a nonjudgmental and warm space. My practice is deeply rooted in meeting each of my clients where they are on their journey, empowering them to utilize their voice and work on treatment goals that are important to them. Therapy looks different for everyone, and I am here to help sit alongside this journey with you, when you are ready.
(443) 706-8861 View (443) 706-8861
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Ruth Milsten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I offer Holistic Counseling, which is a blend of talk therapy and Holistic modalities, such as: mindfulness, guided meditation, somatic and energy awareness, Buddhist/Eastern philosophies and more.
Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my site. I’m at: www.young adultcounselingandretreats.com. I offer counseling and retreats for young adults, ages 18-30, coping with life transitions, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration and mind/body/spirit connection. I’m committed to affirming identities for all folks and honor each client as a unique individual, who is the expert of their own journey of self-discovery, healing and growth. I'm LGBTQIA+, Kink, CNM and Polyamory aware and allied. I also offer Imago couples therapy to adults of any age.
I offer Holistic Counseling, which is a blend of talk therapy and Holistic modalities, such as: mindfulness, guided meditation, somatic and energy awareness, Buddhist/Eastern philosophies and more.
Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my site. I’m at: www.young adultcounselingandretreats.com. I offer counseling and retreats for young adults, ages 18-30, coping with life transitions, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration and mind/body/spirit connection. I’m committed to affirming identities for all folks and honor each client as a unique individual, who is the expert of their own journey of self-discovery, healing and growth. I'm LGBTQIA+, Kink, CNM and Polyamory aware and allied. I also offer Imago couples therapy to adults of any age.
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Linda A White
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
Specializing for over forty years in recovery from trauma, grief/loss, addictive tendencies, and stress-related illnesses, Linda’s life work has been a unique synthesis of somatic therapies (body), developmental psychology (mind), and applied spirituality. Her approach integrates principles of integral, Jungian, and transpersonal psychology, 12 step recovery & evolutionary spirituality. Psychosomatic integration (PSI) sessions deepen subtle body awareness, reduce stress, and invite relaxation. As a PhD candidate Linda is engaged in transpersonal research that addresses recovery from ego and addictive tendencies within culture.
Specializing for over forty years in recovery from trauma, grief/loss, addictive tendencies, and stress-related illnesses, Linda’s life work has been a unique synthesis of somatic therapies (body), developmental psychology (mind), and applied spirituality. Her approach integrates principles of integral, Jungian, and transpersonal psychology, 12 step recovery & evolutionary spirituality. Psychosomatic integration (PSI) sessions deepen subtle body awareness, reduce stress, and invite relaxation. As a PhD candidate Linda is engaged in transpersonal research that addresses recovery from ego and addictive tendencies within culture.
(207) 803-6179 View (207) 803-6179
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Susan E. Schumacher
Licensed Professional Counselor, DA, LPC, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LCPC) and psychodynamic, narrative and somatic therapist, my goal is to explore the stories you tell about your life and how they influence how you feel and what you see as possible.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or discouraged? Feeling unfulfilled or overwhelmed? Are there issues from the past that seem to intrude into your present life? Do you isolate and avoid? Are you experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, relationships, work or sleep issues? You can find relief and move forward in your life. Looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation? Are you considering a move in a new direction?
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LCPC) and psychodynamic, narrative and somatic therapist, my goal is to explore the stories you tell about your life and how they influence how you feel and what you see as possible.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or discouraged? Feeling unfulfilled or overwhelmed? Are there issues from the past that seem to intrude into your present life? Do you isolate and avoid? Are you experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, relationships, work or sleep issues? You can find relief and move forward in your life. Looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation? Are you considering a move in a new direction?
(610) 810-1572 View (610) 810-1572
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Annamarie Pemberton
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21405
I tend to work from a variety of perspectives based in attachment theory, Polyvagal Theory, the Structural Dissociation model, parts work/IFS, somatic modalities, mindfulness and self compassion.
It can be a powerful time for trauma work when starting a family of your own. Often my clients are young adults and new parents who are highly self critical to avoid being with messiness and what cannot be controlled. They use alcohol, substances, food, exercise, work/ busyness or caretaking to manage or stay away from feelings. Often they expect the worst and prepare to self protect and can be overly focused on the people around them. My clients share about anxiety or depression since childhood or have complicated family of origin dynamics.
I tend to work from a variety of perspectives based in attachment theory, Polyvagal Theory, the Structural Dissociation model, parts work/IFS, somatic modalities, mindfulness and self compassion.
It can be a powerful time for trauma work when starting a family of your own. Often my clients are young adults and new parents who are highly self critical to avoid being with messiness and what cannot be controlled. They use alcohol, substances, food, exercise, work/ busyness or caretaking to manage or stay away from feelings. Often they expect the worst and prepare to self protect and can be overly focused on the people around them. My clients share about anxiety or depression since childhood or have complicated family of origin dynamics.
(410) 431-1148 View (410) 431-1148
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Shlomo Schor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21404
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. With 15 years of experience as a trauma therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused EMDR, Somatic Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach is born out of a deep commitment to providing clients with the most profound transformation in the shortest time. Recognizing the urgency in relieving suffering, I employ techniques that have proven to be remarkably effective in the shortest amount of time.
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. With 15 years of experience as a trauma therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused EMDR, Somatic Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach is born out of a deep commitment to providing clients with the most profound transformation in the shortest time. Recognizing the urgency in relieving suffering, I employ techniques that have proven to be remarkably effective in the shortest amount of time.
(410) 449-7077 View (410) 449-7077
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Barra Kahn
MA, ACCEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Through Somatic work we get to the heart of the matter by including all of you: mind/body/spirit.
What if everything we’ve been taught about life is a myth? What if the traditional formula for health and happiness doesn’t pertain to you? Are those rules about fitting into someone else’s version of what life should be? Do those rules inspire you, or do they keep your life - and your dreams - small? Solving problems in your head is an old-school and outdated strategy. Accessing the wisdom of the body is the new paradigm. At Next Generation Core, we will dig deeper to build a growth mindset.
Through Somatic work we get to the heart of the matter by including all of you: mind/body/spirit.
What if everything we’ve been taught about life is a myth? What if the traditional formula for health and happiness doesn’t pertain to you? Are those rules about fitting into someone else’s version of what life should be? Do those rules inspire you, or do they keep your life - and your dreams - small? Solving problems in your head is an old-school and outdated strategy. Accessing the wisdom of the body is the new paradigm. At Next Generation Core, we will dig deeper to build a growth mindset.
(571) 778-3013 View (571) 778-3013
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Hannah Fuller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
I know that each person I work with is unique, so I draw upon a range of modalities including attachment-based therapies and somatic practices.
I believe one of the most healing things we can do is understand our stories and how it affects our everyday life and relationships. These experiences can manifest in different ways such as anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. The clients I work with have oftentimes experienced complex relational traumas in childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through these difficult experiences, we develop coping strategies and protective behaviors, which may no longer be serving you.
I know that each person I work with is unique, so I draw upon a range of modalities including attachment-based therapies and somatic practices.
I believe one of the most healing things we can do is understand our stories and how it affects our everyday life and relationships. These experiences can manifest in different ways such as anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. The clients I work with have oftentimes experienced complex relational traumas in childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through these difficult experiences, we develop coping strategies and protective behaviors, which may no longer be serving you.
(410) 324-6984 View (410) 324-6984
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Counseling With Ayurveda, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, CAS
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21402  (Online Only)
With my background in holistic health, Ayurvedic medicine, meditation and yoga, I bring an integrative and somatic style to my practice.
Whether your challenge comes from a past or recent trauma, relationship or interpersonal issues, addictions, issues of loss and letting go, anxiety, depression or just general life-confusion, there are many tools to employ to recover and reset yourself. And doing it with a supportive partner can make all the difference. Therapy is a chance to get to know yourself on a more intimate level, to bring balance to the body, mind and daily habits, clarify values and goals and get you moving in a direction that brings light, joy and purpose back to living. It teaches you grounding, new perspectives and new coping skills.
With my background in holistic health, Ayurvedic medicine, meditation and yoga, I bring an integrative and somatic style to my practice.
Whether your challenge comes from a past or recent trauma, relationship or interpersonal issues, addictions, issues of loss and letting go, anxiety, depression or just general life-confusion, there are many tools to employ to recover and reset yourself. And doing it with a supportive partner can make all the difference. Therapy is a chance to get to know yourself on a more intimate level, to bring balance to the body, mind and daily habits, clarify values and goals and get you moving in a direction that brings light, joy and purpose back to living. It teaches you grounding, new perspectives and new coping skills.
(410) 883-7156 View (410) 883-7156
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Megan Yount
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Life after experiencing trauma can be met with dysregulation and an inability to cope, function, or see a future beyond the traumatic experience. This often can leave one feeling isolated, lost, and misunderstood. I have extensive training in Trauma processing and work with adolescents, adults, and couples to identify skills to cope with and process their traumatic experiences. Whether you have experienced a single traumatic event or trauma throughout your life, we will work together to develop a plan that will relieve your trauma symptoms and provide you with a future that is free from your trauma.
Life after experiencing trauma can be met with dysregulation and an inability to cope, function, or see a future beyond the traumatic experience. This often can leave one feeling isolated, lost, and misunderstood. I have extensive training in Trauma processing and work with adolescents, adults, and couples to identify skills to cope with and process their traumatic experiences. Whether you have experienced a single traumatic event or trauma throughout your life, we will work together to develop a plan that will relieve your trauma symptoms and provide you with a future that is free from your trauma.
(443) 331-9649 View (443) 331-9649
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Linda Fiesta
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21403
LifePsycle Counseling specializes in addressing the needs of adult individuals, children (beginning age 5), families and elder clients as they are faced with issues associated with personal life transition, various types of loss and recovery. Typical clients are seeking support for stress management, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and personal / professional growth, including life and interview coaching. In addition to having raised three successful children with my husband, I bring background experience as a classroom teacher, success in corporate business and clinical mental health counseling.
LifePsycle Counseling specializes in addressing the needs of adult individuals, children (beginning age 5), families and elder clients as they are faced with issues associated with personal life transition, various types of loss and recovery. Typical clients are seeking support for stress management, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and personal / professional growth, including life and interview coaching. In addition to having raised three successful children with my husband, I bring background experience as a classroom teacher, success in corporate business and clinical mental health counseling.
(443) 681-6618 View (443) 681-6618
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Caroline Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
You have taken the vulnerable step to begin therapy. You likely feel disconnected from yourself and those around you. You may be re-living pieces of trauma on a daily basis. You may feel on edge, exhausted, and frustrated due to the impacts of trauma; or the opposite: disengaged, numb and lethargic. As a trauma therapist and Certified First Responder Counselor, my goal is to connect with you and earn your trust. I am currently undergoing training and ongoing consultation in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and can currently incorporate this highly effective modality into my practice.
You have taken the vulnerable step to begin therapy. You likely feel disconnected from yourself and those around you. You may be re-living pieces of trauma on a daily basis. You may feel on edge, exhausted, and frustrated due to the impacts of trauma; or the opposite: disengaged, numb and lethargic. As a trauma therapist and Certified First Responder Counselor, my goal is to connect with you and earn your trust. I am currently undergoing training and ongoing consultation in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and can currently incorporate this highly effective modality into my practice.
(410) 883-9575 View (410) 883-9575
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Barbara Glik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401  (Online Only)
I have been in private practice for 34 years, providing practical skills and deep exploration to address the range of issues from stressors of daily living to complex trauma and loss. Whether facing new challenges or familiar patterns, I help people gain insight and identify small steps that can result in significant change. I offer a client centered, integrative approach, drawing on many treatment modalities supported by a foundation of mindfulness and compassion therapies. My work with clients who have chronic and acute medical issues is supported by my healthcare background in nursing, medical social work and hospice care.
I have been in private practice for 34 years, providing practical skills and deep exploration to address the range of issues from stressors of daily living to complex trauma and loss. Whether facing new challenges or familiar patterns, I help people gain insight and identify small steps that can result in significant change. I offer a client centered, integrative approach, drawing on many treatment modalities supported by a foundation of mindfulness and compassion therapies. My work with clients who have chronic and acute medical issues is supported by my healthcare background in nursing, medical social work and hospice care.
(410) 469-6438 View (410) 469-6438
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Maryann Boyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
It's not easy to take these first steps in your healing journey (or to start again if this isn't the first time you've done this). I look forward to helping you discover your own strength and inner resources as we work together toward your healing and overall wellness.
It's not easy to take these first steps in your healing journey (or to start again if this isn't the first time you've done this). I look forward to helping you discover your own strength and inner resources as we work together toward your healing and overall wellness.
(410) 873-7838 View (410) 873-7838
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Lisa Eschbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I specialize in betrayal trauma, affair recovery for couples, as well as sex and porn addiction for male/female and Mother Hunger. Have you hit the “work required” part of your relationship? I am trained to address intimacy issues and support you to restore healing and peace. Our space will be a place where we work to understand the "why" around what is happening in your life and where we identify how to change what isn't working for you. Once we understand these origins, we can help you to highlight your strengths while overcoming the hurdles and challenges that are in the way of your life goals, happiness, and daily peace.
I specialize in betrayal trauma, affair recovery for couples, as well as sex and porn addiction for male/female and Mother Hunger. Have you hit the “work required” part of your relationship? I am trained to address intimacy issues and support you to restore healing and peace. Our space will be a place where we work to understand the "why" around what is happening in your life and where we identify how to change what isn't working for you. Once we understand these origins, we can help you to highlight your strengths while overcoming the hurdles and challenges that are in the way of your life goals, happiness, and daily peace.
(410) 612-3004 View (410) 612-3004
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Daniel Holler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401  (Online Only)
No one gets through life without collecting emotional cuts and scars. Some cuts seem too small to matter much, but continue to be triggers for anger, depression and anxiety. I have been using Emotional Freedom Techniques (also known as Tapping) to promote healing of the triggers. As the triggers heal anger, anxiety and depression lose their grip on life. Special notice for VETS: TheTapping method is the most effective treatment for battlefield traumas I have found. While working with IBM I acquired a Masters Degree in Counseling from Loyola of Baltimore and later I earned a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
No one gets through life without collecting emotional cuts and scars. Some cuts seem too small to matter much, but continue to be triggers for anger, depression and anxiety. I have been using Emotional Freedom Techniques (also known as Tapping) to promote healing of the triggers. As the triggers heal anger, anxiety and depression lose their grip on life. Special notice for VETS: TheTapping method is the most effective treatment for battlefield traumas I have found. While working with IBM I acquired a Masters Degree in Counseling from Loyola of Baltimore and later I earned a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
(410) 453-8667 View (410) 453-8667
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Carman M. Klassen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCADC, CCDP, CHT
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
My goal is to help individuals overcome emotional, mental & spiritual obstacles that prevent them from living life to the fullest and living up to your potentional without guilt. Combined with different modes of therapy to help you overcome addiction, trauma, grief and relationship issues.
My goal is to help individuals overcome emotional, mental & spiritual obstacles that prevent them from living life to the fullest and living up to your potentional without guilt. Combined with different modes of therapy to help you overcome addiction, trauma, grief and relationship issues.
(410) 202-0316 View (410) 202-0316
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Daniel Holler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401  (Online Only)
No one gets through life without collecting emotional cuts and scars. Some cuts seem too small to matter much, but continue to be triggers for anger, depression and anxiety. I have been using Emotional Freedom Techniques (also known as Tapping) to promote healing of the triggers. As the triggers heal anger, anxiety and depression lose their grip on life. Special notice for VETS: TheTapping method is the most effective treatment for battlefield traumas I have found. While working with IBM I acquired a Masters Degree in Counseling from Loyola of Baltimore and later I earned a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
No one gets through life without collecting emotional cuts and scars. Some cuts seem too small to matter much, but continue to be triggers for anger, depression and anxiety. I have been using Emotional Freedom Techniques (also known as Tapping) to promote healing of the triggers. As the triggers heal anger, anxiety and depression lose their grip on life. Special notice for VETS: TheTapping method is the most effective treatment for battlefield traumas I have found. While working with IBM I acquired a Masters Degree in Counseling from Loyola of Baltimore and later I earned a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
(410) 584-3970 View (410) 584-3970
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Patrizia Pallaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401  (Online Only)
In today's world, there is little time for reflection, for nurturing relationships, mentoring our children, or caring for our elderly parents. We often need a refuge from the confusion we experience in our daily lives, a time to clarify what's important and what's not important, as well as a safe place to begin making changes. I offer psychotherapeutic services based on the interrelation of body, mind, and emotion. Together, we will endeavor to examine our feelings and link them to words, connecting personal history with current life events and relationships.
In today's world, there is little time for reflection, for nurturing relationships, mentoring our children, or caring for our elderly parents. We often need a refuge from the confusion we experience in our daily lives, a time to clarify what's important and what's not important, as well as a safe place to begin making changes. I offer psychotherapeutic services based on the interrelation of body, mind, and emotion. Together, we will endeavor to examine our feelings and link them to words, connecting personal history with current life events and relationships.
(301) 852-6655 View (301) 852-6655
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.