Somatic Therapists in Thomasville, NC

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Trindale Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Thomasville, NC 27360
Finding a therapist that you feel like you can click with and understands you or your child can be an overwhelming route in the sea of mental health. Sometimes a major life event happens that shakes us to our core. Or we discover that we are starting to lose the tolerance we used to have to manage the twists and turns of this unpredictable life. Or maybe, we just need an objective person to listen and truly hear us. I ensure to provide a safe and open environment to process internal and external challenges. Let's get to a place where you and/or your child feel more confident in overcoming obstacles and finding joy in daily life.
Finding a therapist that you feel like you can click with and understands you or your child can be an overwhelming route in the sea of mental health. Sometimes a major life event happens that shakes us to our core. Or we discover that we are starting to lose the tolerance we used to have to manage the twists and turns of this unpredictable life. Or maybe, we just need an objective person to listen and truly hear us. I ensure to provide a safe and open environment to process internal and external challenges. Let's get to a place where you and/or your child feel more confident in overcoming obstacles and finding joy in daily life.
(336) 892-9765 View (336) 892-9765

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Valerie Begovich
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCHMC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27262
My primary tools are EMDR, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Transforming Touch (body based) & neuroscience allowing the mind & body to release, restore & change neural circuits and body memories to a level often never experienced.
Are you looking for a healing therapy that goes to the core of the issue and transforms your connection with body, mind and spirit? I have an extensive background in treating issues related to trauma, chronic physical issues, anxiety, depression and more starting from conception to present. Also, I help professional adults who feel like you aren't fully living, people with chronic health or pain, as well as many mental health professionals. My modalities are holistic and go much deeper than talk therapy or correcting thinking. In addition, I work with businesses & groups to teach simple but powerful brain & body skills.
My primary tools are EMDR, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Transforming Touch (body based) & neuroscience allowing the mind & body to release, restore & change neural circuits and body memories to a level often never experienced.
Are you looking for a healing therapy that goes to the core of the issue and transforms your connection with body, mind and spirit? I have an extensive background in treating issues related to trauma, chronic physical issues, anxiety, depression and more starting from conception to present. Also, I help professional adults who feel like you aren't fully living, people with chronic health or pain, as well as many mental health professionals. My modalities are holistic and go much deeper than talk therapy or correcting thinking. In addition, I work with businesses & groups to teach simple but powerful brain & body skills.
(336) 383-1420 View (336) 383-1420
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Skylar Elise McGhee
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27260
Waitlist for new clients
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, utilizing interventions from IFS, psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic therapy, DBT, attachment theory, and others while working with clients through a feminist, person-centered lens.
My hope as a psychotherapist is to build a relationship based on trust, respect, and hopefulness with my clients. I view psychotherapy not only as a way to address symptoms, but as a gateway to more joy, wholeness, and pleasure in our lives.
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, utilizing interventions from IFS, psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic therapy, DBT, attachment theory, and others while working with clients through a feminist, person-centered lens.
My hope as a psychotherapist is to build a relationship based on trust, respect, and hopefulness with my clients. I view psychotherapy not only as a way to address symptoms, but as a gateway to more joy, wholeness, and pleasure in our lives.
(919) 587-8372 View (919) 587-8372
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Dr. Maddy M Lowman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, SEP
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27260
Waitlist for new clients
I offer trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and am informed by Somatic Experiencing for healing trauma.
It can be exceptionally difficult to go through daily life, and I've found that to be true for most (if not all) people I know and love. There are so many difficult things that can pile up on one another, making it complicated to maintain relationships, wellness, work, and other things you might value. Sometimes it's hard to "ask for what you need" because sometimes we have no idea! I'm here to help even when that question feels hard to answer, and our work can start with exploring goals you have for yourself. The resiliency I see in clients is awe-inspiring and beautiful, and I offer several approaches to help them get there.
I offer trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and am informed by Somatic Experiencing for healing trauma.
It can be exceptionally difficult to go through daily life, and I've found that to be true for most (if not all) people I know and love. There are so many difficult things that can pile up on one another, making it complicated to maintain relationships, wellness, work, and other things you might value. Sometimes it's hard to "ask for what you need" because sometimes we have no idea! I'm here to help even when that question feels hard to answer, and our work can start with exploring goals you have for yourself. The resiliency I see in clients is awe-inspiring and beautiful, and I offer several approaches to help them get there.
(336) 396-7525 View (336) 396-7525
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Bernard J Newton, Jr. - Sex Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSMFT, LCMHC, CST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27260
If you’re here, you’re likely finding that something has been getting in the way of experiencing the sexual pleasure and/or relationship connection you want. Maybe it’s needing to integrate a new understanding of your sexual or gender orientation. Perhaps you’re not sure exactly what brings you pleasure or how to ask for what you want. Shame or past trauma has been preventing you from finding freedom. All of these dynamics can leave you feeling lonely and disconnected from yourself and your partner.
If you’re here, you’re likely finding that something has been getting in the way of experiencing the sexual pleasure and/or relationship connection you want. Maybe it’s needing to integrate a new understanding of your sexual or gender orientation. Perhaps you’re not sure exactly what brings you pleasure or how to ask for what you want. Shame or past trauma has been preventing you from finding freedom. All of these dynamics can leave you feeling lonely and disconnected from yourself and your partner.
(336) 948-1275 View (336) 948-1275
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Ednalyn King Hurley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27262  (Online Only)
The individuals I work with are psychologically healthy and can learn to think and decide for themselves. Due to stress, grief, anger ,anxiety,fear etc. they may need the aid of someone to guide them toward making positive change in their lives or setting goals for a new direction in life .I enjoy serving a diverse group of people , however specialties include working with women issues such as single parents, domestic violence, and animal assisted therapy.
The individuals I work with are psychologically healthy and can learn to think and decide for themselves. Due to stress, grief, anger ,anxiety,fear etc. they may need the aid of someone to guide them toward making positive change in their lives or setting goals for a new direction in life .I enjoy serving a diverse group of people , however specialties include working with women issues such as single parents, domestic violence, and animal assisted therapy.
(336) 645-3276 View (336) 645-3276
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Mandie Overocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27265
I specialize in working with adults, college students, business owners, and adolescents dealing with trauma, abuse and dissociation issues, mood disorders, and life changes including transitions and grief and loss issues. Children between ages of 5 and 10 years old are seen on case by case basis. Clients seeking lasting changes in their lives or just looking for help to identify goals towards finding balance in their daily lives, as well as individuals seeking to align with and live their truth AND who are willing to do the personal reflection and work this demands are ideal clients for my practice.
I specialize in working with adults, college students, business owners, and adolescents dealing with trauma, abuse and dissociation issues, mood disorders, and life changes including transitions and grief and loss issues. Children between ages of 5 and 10 years old are seen on case by case basis. Clients seeking lasting changes in their lives or just looking for help to identify goals towards finding balance in their daily lives, as well as individuals seeking to align with and live their truth AND who are willing to do the personal reflection and work this demands are ideal clients for my practice.
(336) 203-7394 View (336) 203-7394
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Caitlin Murphy
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27260
I’m grateful you’re here. I commend you for taking the first step toward building a better relationship with yourself and deepening your self-awareness. Therapy is a wonderful gift to give to yourself. My ideal client is anyone at a crossroads in their life who is in need of a safe harbor. No struggle is too big or small, or layered or strange. I especially love working with neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relational concerns, and the queer community. I am person-centered at my core and approach therapy from a feminist lens. I also like to implement aspects of mindfulness with my clients.
I’m grateful you’re here. I commend you for taking the first step toward building a better relationship with yourself and deepening your self-awareness. Therapy is a wonderful gift to give to yourself. My ideal client is anyone at a crossroads in their life who is in need of a safe harbor. No struggle is too big or small, or layered or strange. I especially love working with neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relational concerns, and the queer community. I am person-centered at my core and approach therapy from a feminist lens. I also like to implement aspects of mindfulness with my clients.
(336) 664-8660 View (336) 664-8660
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Sterling Thomas Grissom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27262
Are you a queer identifying person who is struggling with emotion dysregulation? Are you someone who is tired of "managing" day to day? Are you someone who wants to connect more with your body and find your true self? As a DBT and EMDR therapist, I specialize in equipping individuals with effective tools to manage emotions, navigate relationships, and overcome trauma. By combining these evidence-based approaches, I create a supportive environment for personal growth. Let's embark on a transformative journey together!
Are you a queer identifying person who is struggling with emotion dysregulation? Are you someone who is tired of "managing" day to day? Are you someone who wants to connect more with your body and find your true self? As a DBT and EMDR therapist, I specialize in equipping individuals with effective tools to manage emotions, navigate relationships, and overcome trauma. By combining these evidence-based approaches, I create a supportive environment for personal growth. Let's embark on a transformative journey together!
(336) 810-0496 View (336) 810-0496
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Angela Wiley with Greensboro Dance & Drama Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, MAC, NCC, RDTBCT, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27260
I offer individual, family and group therapy. I specialize in using dance/movement therapy and drama therapy with individuals struggling with abuse, developmental/physical limitations, trauma and substance abuse. I offer a free telephone consultation. Each session has the opportunity to "move" instead of "sit" giving a chance to express feelings and emotions though your body. Achieving healing with mind and body. I can help those that have not had success with traditional therapies. I will offer sessions in person and on Zoom.
I offer individual, family and group therapy. I specialize in using dance/movement therapy and drama therapy with individuals struggling with abuse, developmental/physical limitations, trauma and substance abuse. I offer a free telephone consultation. Each session has the opportunity to "move" instead of "sit" giving a chance to express feelings and emotions though your body. Achieving healing with mind and body. I can help those that have not had success with traditional therapies. I will offer sessions in person and on Zoom.
(336) 664-8514 View (336) 664-8514
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Sabrina Basquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27260
Somewhere along the way you started feeling like a zombie. You are physically and emotionally exhausted. You're feeling burned out, overwhelmed, disconnected and on edge. Hopelessness is sinking in or has already sunken in. You're calling out to work or skipping classes. You are terrified that you can't handle life's demands or the needs of those who count on you. Your family and relationships are suffering. The words "self-care" elicits both a laugh and a sinking feeling in your stomach, but also, you know that at some point something has to give. You are tired of feeling guilty for having your own needs. It is time.
Somewhere along the way you started feeling like a zombie. You are physically and emotionally exhausted. You're feeling burned out, overwhelmed, disconnected and on edge. Hopelessness is sinking in or has already sunken in. You're calling out to work or skipping classes. You are terrified that you can't handle life's demands or the needs of those who count on you. Your family and relationships are suffering. The words "self-care" elicits both a laugh and a sinking feeling in your stomach, but also, you know that at some point something has to give. You are tired of feeling guilty for having your own needs. It is time.
(336) 438-8069 View (336) 438-8069
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Larisa Kenney Hobbs
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, RYT-200, RPYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
I am an EMDR trained therapist with a certification in Expressive Arts Therapy. With over 10 years of experience as a yoga teacher, I bring a body-centered approach to my counseling work. I am passionate about integrating mind+body awareness with creativity to support mental well-being. I enjoy combining modalities of EMDR and expressive arts therapy. I believe the creative process to be a powerful tool in healing, often incorporating different expressive arts modalities, including writing, dance, movement, poetry, visual journaling, painting, drawing, and others.
I am an EMDR trained therapist with a certification in Expressive Arts Therapy. With over 10 years of experience as a yoga teacher, I bring a body-centered approach to my counseling work. I am passionate about integrating mind+body awareness with creativity to support mental well-being. I enjoy combining modalities of EMDR and expressive arts therapy. I believe the creative process to be a powerful tool in healing, often incorporating different expressive arts modalities, including writing, dance, movement, poetry, visual journaling, painting, drawing, and others.
(336) 891-9544 View (336) 891-9544
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Keisha McCleese Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27262
Waitlist for new clients
I would like to acknowledge and congratulate you on the courage required to take the steps necessary towards achieving your desired goals. The counseling process can be intimidating as it requires you to entrust your current behaviors, thoughts, feelings and concerns to a licensed professional in the hopes of relieving problematic symptoms. My goal is to assist you in this process by providing a warm and empathetic environment in which you are able to discuss, explore, and decide the direction you would like to take. My approach serves to teach you the skills and techniques to effectively identify current problems with confidence.
I would like to acknowledge and congratulate you on the courage required to take the steps necessary towards achieving your desired goals. The counseling process can be intimidating as it requires you to entrust your current behaviors, thoughts, feelings and concerns to a licensed professional in the hopes of relieving problematic symptoms. My goal is to assist you in this process by providing a warm and empathetic environment in which you are able to discuss, explore, and decide the direction you would like to take. My approach serves to teach you the skills and techniques to effectively identify current problems with confidence.
(336) 439-1618 View (336) 439-1618
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John A Henry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27260
We all need help in order to know how to fulfill our life dreams and be happy. Maybe you just need a compassionate nonjudgmental presence listening to you. Maybe you need tools to deal with thoughts and emotions. I have the life-experience, empathy, and knowledge to help. You don't have to agree to be as unhappy tomorrow as you are today. Please allow me the privilege of hearing your story, and giving you the emotional tools to help yourself. There is hope! Please call and take the important first step to pursue a freer, happier, fuller life.
We all need help in order to know how to fulfill our life dreams and be happy. Maybe you just need a compassionate nonjudgmental presence listening to you. Maybe you need tools to deal with thoughts and emotions. I have the life-experience, empathy, and knowledge to help. You don't have to agree to be as unhappy tomorrow as you are today. Please allow me the privilege of hearing your story, and giving you the emotional tools to help yourself. There is hope! Please call and take the important first step to pursue a freer, happier, fuller life.
(919) 251-5653 View (919) 251-5653
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Robert Elliott Owens
Counselor, EdD, MEd
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27260
I work primarily with first responders, business/healthcare executives, athletes, and performing artists.
I work primarily with first responders, business/healthcare executives, athletes, and performing artists.
(336) 396-2704 View (336) 396-2704
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Lisa A Barella
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
I help people create insight, identify challenges, and learn about themselves so that they can feel empowered. I also help clients challenge self-defeating thoughts, so that they can rekindle a passion for life. The path toward a life filled with love and happiness starts with a single first step: self-acceptance. Sounds simple doesn't it? The right mindset can make all the difference. I believe in people's innate ability to accept and heal themselves. I'm the guide to help you discover what works for YOU.
I help people create insight, identify challenges, and learn about themselves so that they can feel empowered. I also help clients challenge self-defeating thoughts, so that they can rekindle a passion for life. The path toward a life filled with love and happiness starts with a single first step: self-acceptance. Sounds simple doesn't it? The right mindset can make all the difference. I believe in people's innate ability to accept and heal themselves. I'm the guide to help you discover what works for YOU.
(336) 203-0730 View (336) 203-0730
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Mary Ann Williams
Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27262
Welcome to Issues of Life Professional Counseling Services, where your journey to emotional and mental wellness begins. Have you been feeling stuck, weighed down by the challenges of life, while those around you seem to be advancing effortlessly? Do you find yourself searching for answers and strategies to break free from the burdens that have taken residence in your body, mind, and emotions? If so, you're not alone, and I'm here to help.
Welcome to Issues of Life Professional Counseling Services, where your journey to emotional and mental wellness begins. Have you been feeling stuck, weighed down by the challenges of life, while those around you seem to be advancing effortlessly? Do you find yourself searching for answers and strategies to break free from the burdens that have taken residence in your body, mind, and emotions? If so, you're not alone, and I'm here to help.
(336) 203-5212 View (336) 203-5212
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Dr. Emily Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27265
Waitlist for new clients
“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” –A. Quindlen. Taking care of others, putting their needs first is exhausting. Fear of failure keeps you from chasing your dreams. You feel stuck. You hope to heal from the past, becoming empowered to create a more fulfilling life. “You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don't have something better.” -C. JoyBell C.
“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” –A. Quindlen. Taking care of others, putting their needs first is exhausting. Fear of failure keeps you from chasing your dreams. You feel stuck. You hope to heal from the past, becoming empowered to create a more fulfilling life. “You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don't have something better.” -C. JoyBell C.
(336) 438-2774 View (336) 438-2774
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Sharon Burkitt
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27262
Sometimes difficult life circumstances are too much to bear without help. Past trauma can come flooding back and keep you stuck in painful memories that include fear, anxiety, depression and grief. Chronic illness such as dementia or cancer can turn the lives of family members upside down, in an attempt to meet care needs. As you attempt to focus on career and family, you can sometimes find yourself blocked from achieving long-held goals and dreams. My 7 decades of life experience, along with specialized psychological training, give me a practical perspective to help you navigate your difficult life circumstances.
Sometimes difficult life circumstances are too much to bear without help. Past trauma can come flooding back and keep you stuck in painful memories that include fear, anxiety, depression and grief. Chronic illness such as dementia or cancer can turn the lives of family members upside down, in an attempt to meet care needs. As you attempt to focus on career and family, you can sometimes find yourself blocked from achieving long-held goals and dreams. My 7 decades of life experience, along with specialized psychological training, give me a practical perspective to help you navigate your difficult life circumstances.
(336) 601-8146 View (336) 601-8146
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Allison M Pow
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27262
Have you lost touch with who you are? Have you given so much of yourself to everyone else that you don't know how you got here... or how to get back to YOU? I provide depth-oriented counseling for survivors of traumatic relationships, disrupted attachments, and developmental wounds. I also specialize in perinatal trauma and work with parents who have experienced trauma during pregnancy or the birth of a child. My approach is based in attachment theory and influenced by current research on attachment, emotion regulation, and the mind-body connection.
Have you lost touch with who you are? Have you given so much of yourself to everyone else that you don't know how you got here... or how to get back to YOU? I provide depth-oriented counseling for survivors of traumatic relationships, disrupted attachments, and developmental wounds. I also specialize in perinatal trauma and work with parents who have experienced trauma during pregnancy or the birth of a child. My approach is based in attachment theory and influenced by current research on attachment, emotion regulation, and the mind-body connection.
(336) 203-5305 View (336) 203-5305

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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.