Somatic Therapists in Pineville, NC

Do you feel stuck or lost much of the time, but also have an innate ability to recognize that you want and deserve more out of life, out of your relationships, perhaps more out of yourself? Do you want to participate in a deep dive of possible unconscious material that may be holding you back? Being able to open up about these vulnerabilities is challenging and involves deep exploration into the psyche. My intention is to create a safe, accepting container so you are able to explore all parts of yourself, welcome them and integrate them into your life.

On the outside you have it all together, and it seems like no one knows you're struggling. But on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, detached, stuck, burnout, stressed and depleted. It takes tremendous courage to start letting someone else in. I value your trust and start by actively listening to what it feels like for you on the inside. We will explore the different parts of you longing to be heard and seen, and will also support you learning to trust your own wisdom and the ways your body may have been communicating with you all along. Whatever may be the reason for disconnection from yourself, there's always a way back.

I specialize in helping individuals & couples who are looking to address experiences of trauma, anxiety, depression and more. I often work with professionals, creatives, athletes, parents and folks of color, creating a warm and welcoming space where you feel safe to process, release and heal. My therapeutic approach is relational, culturally sensitive, and client-centered and using my extensive expertise in Attachment Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic and Somatic Therapy to help you achieve your well-being goals. I'm a Columbia University trained therapist who has supported many individuals and organizations in becoming trauma-informed.

Welcome. I am a counselor associate in private practice in Charlotte, now accepting new clients. I have a passion for helping people realize their full potential to create a rich and satisfying life. I work with clients from many ages and stages of life addressing everything from relationship issues to anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Therapy is a journey to self-empowerment and deeper self-awareness. Whether your struggle with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, therapy is a place where you can safely explore the most profound aspects of your mind, recognize your true wants and needs, and learn to effectively regulate your emotions while fostering connection and positive engagement with yourself and the world around you. Therapy can help you better understand how to harmonize the mind-body connection for optimal well-being, life satisfaction, and happiness.

Many individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community are yearning for freedom and healthy connection, yet life experiences can make this a challenging task. Honoring the intricate beauty and complexity of LGBTQIA+ relationships, therapy becomes a sanctuary—a safe and secure space to untangle and mend complexities. Together, we will work to enhance the overall quality of your relationship with self & others, focusing on healthy boundaries, effective communication, growth, strengthened connections, choosing family, navigating difficult transitions, and breaking dysfunctional cycles while respecting the unique aspects of LGBTQIA+ personhood.

Everyone faces challenges in life, and at some point we all need help. My approach to counseling provides a supportive, growth-oriented professional relationship. I help you access your own strengths and resources in order to cope with overwhelming problems, as well as teaching new skills that can add new dimensions to your ability to heal, grow, and change. Recognizing this, I seek to create an individualized approach to helping your with your problems. While each case is unique, it is also important to use evidence-based treatment approaches. I use a wholistic approach that takes mind, body, and soul into consideration.

Our small group of providers specialize in helping to uncover and empower authentic selves. Trans and Neuro-divergent competent trauma support to sort through what life has thrown your way! It can be overwhelming to sort through alone and often anxiety, depression, gender, relationships, and interpersonal trauma experiences are addressed when the time is right! The space we create together can foster internal communication between the different 'parts' of yourself to heal, grow, thrive, and find peaceful confidence. Explore together in the private safe space we build together or can invite loved ones to join at times.

I provide a comfortable safe space to express your mental health concerns. With compassionate support and a holistic approach I can guide and empower you to have a deeper understanding of your true self.

I believe that deep, integrated healing is possible for every person that steps into my office. Sometimes we need an outside perspective and designated space to focus on our healing. I hope to hold this space for my clients and would be honored to support you in your journey. Whether you are exploring aspects of your identity, seeking support in healing from personal, intergenerational, or communal trauma, in recovery from disordered eating patterns, exploring neuro-divergence, or needing a non-judgmental space that promotes personal fulfillment and growth, I am here to support your process.

I work with my clients as a collaborative psychologist, which means that you and I will function as a team. If you need a highly trained guide who can walk with you to ease or resolve the discomfort of emotional difficulties or life transitions, I'm happy to help. I'm licensed in North Carolina and New York and offer client sessions at my Charlotte, NC, office, as well as flexible, safe, and secure telemedicine office hours. the best way to arrange a first meeting is to email me or text 315.529.1013. I will quickly respond.

Ben Foodman's background as a licensed psychotherapist with advanced training in sport psychology, Brainspotting & neurofeedback allows him to help athletes improve sports performance, treat symptoms of PTSD, ADD / ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, transition from injury and provides alternative clinical interventions for patients looking to alleviate their mental health symptoms. He has worked with a wide variety of professional, Olympic, collegiate & high school athletes as well as musicians and tactical athletes.