Somatic Therapists in Callicoon, NY

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Courtney Clifford
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Callicoon, NY 12723
As a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), I bring over a decade of experience in mindfulness practices and the corporate world to my work as a therapist. My approach is holistic, client-centered, and rooted in viewing individuals within the rich context of their relationships, families, and broader social networks. I also integrate my experience as an equine-assisted therapist, where I have seen firsthand the powerful healing that comes from deep connection, trust, and non-verbal communication—elements that play a crucial role in my work with both individuals and couples.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), I bring over a decade of experience in mindfulness practices and the corporate world to my work as a therapist. My approach is holistic, client-centered, and rooted in viewing individuals within the rich context of their relationships, families, and broader social networks. I also integrate my experience as an equine-assisted therapist, where I have seen firsthand the powerful healing that comes from deep connection, trust, and non-verbal communication—elements that play a crucial role in my work with both individuals and couples.
(646) 718-1953 View (646) 718-1953

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Zhanna Gerlovina
LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
My post-graduate training integrates relational psychoanalysis, mindfulness practices and somatic approaches.
People work with me for many reasons - to navigate and regulate feelings of depression/anxiety/anger, to build and deepen relationships, develop self-esteem, to explore sexuality and gender expression, work through creative blocks etc. I believe in creating a collaborative, trusting environment and fitting the treatment to the person.
My post-graduate training integrates relational psychoanalysis, mindfulness practices and somatic approaches.
People work with me for many reasons - to navigate and regulate feelings of depression/anxiety/anger, to build and deepen relationships, develop self-esteem, to explore sexuality and gender expression, work through creative blocks etc. I believe in creating a collaborative, trusting environment and fitting the treatment to the person.
(646) 506-3929 View (646) 506-3929
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Parker Caton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11222  (Online Only)
This somatic awareness helps us address and release the physical and emotional tensions that have accumulated over time, leading to a more balanced sense of self.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic illness. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University and have experience in hospital and school settings. I create a safe and empowering environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your internal world, understanding and integrating different parts of yourself to promote healing and growth.
This somatic awareness helps us address and release the physical and emotional tensions that have accumulated over time, leading to a more balanced sense of self.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic illness. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University and have experience in hospital and school settings. I create a safe and empowering environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your internal world, understanding and integrating different parts of yourself to promote healing and growth.
(929) 284-7664 View (929) 284-7664
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Cynthia Kagoshima ACCEP
BS, ACCEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
The somatic modalities I offer, use the body to distract the mind and discover the/your truth.
Self transformation comes from understanding how the body and the mind have been impacted by childhood trauma. The somatic modality I practice, Core Energetics, offers a unique opportunity to unwind childhood conditioning/trauma and discover who we truly are. Anxiety has become an ever-present emotion with the things that have been happening worldwide over the last 5 years. How do we navigate life when our anxiety is at levels where it is hard to access our rational brain? Also, our childhood trauma is often times echoing in the background, through the events that are happening in the present. Why do we tend to repeat patterns?
The somatic modalities I offer, use the body to distract the mind and discover the/your truth.
Self transformation comes from understanding how the body and the mind have been impacted by childhood trauma. The somatic modality I practice, Core Energetics, offers a unique opportunity to unwind childhood conditioning/trauma and discover who we truly are. Anxiety has become an ever-present emotion with the things that have been happening worldwide over the last 5 years. How do we navigate life when our anxiety is at levels where it is hard to access our rational brain? Also, our childhood trauma is often times echoing in the background, through the events that are happening in the present. Why do we tend to repeat patterns?
(917) 809-5493 View (917) 809-5493
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Middle Way Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Our therapists blend cognitive and psychodynamic therapy with somatic mindfulness and Buddhist psychology to enhance clients' awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.
We believe in the profound connection between the mind and body. Your body reveals important clues about your inner experiences and plays a crucial role in healing. Have you ever noticed how stress can make you clench your jaw or hold your breath? By tuning into these physical signals, you can effectively reduce stress and alleviate suffering. Embrace the wisdom of your body to enhance your well-being.
Our therapists blend cognitive and psychodynamic therapy with somatic mindfulness and Buddhist psychology to enhance clients' awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.
We believe in the profound connection between the mind and body. Your body reveals important clues about your inner experiences and plays a crucial role in healing. Have you ever noticed how stress can make you clench your jaw or hold your breath? By tuning into these physical signals, you can effectively reduce stress and alleviate suffering. Embrace the wisdom of your body to enhance your well-being.
(646) 566-0972 View (646) 566-0972
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Mindframe Wellness
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11204  (Online Only)
We offer personalized care through therapies like CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and psychodynamic and somatic therapies.
At Mindframe Wellness, we provide a compassionate haven for your mental well-being, offering unwavering support and understanding throughout your healing journey, ensuring you're never alone in your pursuit of growth. We accept a variety of insurance plans to ensure that financial concerns are not a barrier to receiving quality care. Our multilingual team, including licensed psychologists are equipped to serve a diverse clientele, ensuring that language and cultural differences are respected and addressed.
We offer personalized care through therapies like CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and psychodynamic and somatic therapies.
At Mindframe Wellness, we provide a compassionate haven for your mental well-being, offering unwavering support and understanding throughout your healing journey, ensuring you're never alone in your pursuit of growth. We accept a variety of insurance plans to ensure that financial concerns are not a barrier to receiving quality care. Our multilingual team, including licensed psychologists are equipped to serve a diverse clientele, ensuring that language and cultural differences are respected and addressed.
(929) 930-5634 x103 View (929) 930-5634 x103
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Kim Seelbrede
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003  (Online Only)
You deserve to fully heal and create the life you desire. As an experienced NYC psychotherapist, my holistic private practice is devoted to helping individuals & couples navigate difficult life transitions and betrayal, as well as anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, self-sabotage, shame, overwhelm & trauma. I use evidence-based therapies, EMDR and somatic awareness therapy. I work with successful high-functioning NYC professionals and women negatively impacted by hormonal transitions using natural solutions to enhance mental health. I use neuroscience & mind-body techniques to improve well-being. Direct schedule on my website.
You deserve to fully heal and create the life you desire. As an experienced NYC psychotherapist, my holistic private practice is devoted to helping individuals & couples navigate difficult life transitions and betrayal, as well as anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, self-sabotage, shame, overwhelm & trauma. I use evidence-based therapies, EMDR and somatic awareness therapy. I work with successful high-functioning NYC professionals and women negatively impacted by hormonal transitions using natural solutions to enhance mental health. I use neuroscience & mind-body techniques to improve well-being. Direct schedule on my website.
(212) 529-8292 View (212) 529-8292
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Jules Deane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Julia Deane is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. Much of her work has been with those experiencing anxiety, sexual assault, PTSD, depression, self-harm, substance abuse, domestic violence, body image issues, and issues of identity. Julia is a Somatic Experiencing practitioner through Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing International Institute. This modality helps people identify and discharge trauma in their bodies through psychotherapy.
Julia Deane is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. Much of her work has been with those experiencing anxiety, sexual assault, PTSD, depression, self-harm, substance abuse, domestic violence, body image issues, and issues of identity. Julia is a Somatic Experiencing practitioner through Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing International Institute. This modality helps people identify and discharge trauma in their bodies through psychotherapy.
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Elana Kirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
I use a somatic-informed and relational approach.
My practice is called Moon View Therapy and I work with individuals, couples and families in New York and New Jersey. My expertise is in working with those experiencing relationship transitions, feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as those exploring life purpose and meaning.
I use a somatic-informed and relational approach.
My practice is called Moon View Therapy and I work with individuals, couples and families in New York and New Jersey. My expertise is in working with those experiencing relationship transitions, feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as those exploring life purpose and meaning.
(332) 208-9814 View (332) 208-9814
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Dr. Jennifer Frank Tantia
PhD, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Somatic psychotherapy can also be a place to receive support and rediscover your joy! My approach is gentle yet affective in building self-compassion, emotional resilience, better boundaries that turns into enlivened generosity! Email me to schedule a free consultation.
Everything that happens to you happens to your body, and sometimes you need more than talk therapy. My clients who have worked with talk therapists have found somatic psychotherapy helped them to deepen their process by developing their sense of embodiment through somatic inquiry. My clients are intelligent, creative, successful professionals who secretly struggle with low self-esteem, relationship problems, anxiety/depression, and somatic dysregulation. Clients have reported feeling more confident, resilient and have learned how to improve their relationship with themselves, while creating better relations with others.
Somatic psychotherapy can also be a place to receive support and rediscover your joy! My approach is gentle yet affective in building self-compassion, emotional resilience, better boundaries that turns into enlivened generosity! Email me to schedule a free consultation.
Everything that happens to you happens to your body, and sometimes you need more than talk therapy. My clients who have worked with talk therapists have found somatic psychotherapy helped them to deepen their process by developing their sense of embodiment through somatic inquiry. My clients are intelligent, creative, successful professionals who secretly struggle with low self-esteem, relationship problems, anxiety/depression, and somatic dysregulation. Clients have reported feeling more confident, resilient and have learned how to improve their relationship with themselves, while creating better relations with others.
(917) 997-1430 View (917) 997-1430
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Molly Martin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
I use an integrated approach, blending evidence-based therapies like cognitive and behavioral techniques with body-focused and somatic methods to address both your mind and your body.
Life’s challenges can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future. Whether you're struggling with crippling anxiety, persistent negative thoughts, depression, unresolved trauma, or the emotional toll of sexual assault and abuse, it’s important to know that healing is possible. You might feel alone or unsure where to turn, but you deserve to find peace, reclaim your strength, & live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. That’s where therapy comes in – I’m here to guide you through the difficulties and help you make sense of the complex emotions that weigh you down, so you can regain control & vitality.
I use an integrated approach, blending evidence-based therapies like cognitive and behavioral techniques with body-focused and somatic methods to address both your mind and your body.
Life’s challenges can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future. Whether you're struggling with crippling anxiety, persistent negative thoughts, depression, unresolved trauma, or the emotional toll of sexual assault and abuse, it’s important to know that healing is possible. You might feel alone or unsure where to turn, but you deserve to find peace, reclaim your strength, & live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. That’s where therapy comes in – I’m here to guide you through the difficulties and help you make sense of the complex emotions that weigh you down, so you can regain control & vitality.
(929) 930-3346 View (929) 930-3346
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Dina Beer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Not Verified Not Verified
New York, NY 10024  (Online Only)
I blend both Western psychotherapies, such as Internal Family Systems, with Eastern practices like Yoga, Meditation, and Somatic work.
Imagine feeling less shame and more connected to those around you. Imagine having more space from your inner critic/judge while having more patience and compassion for yourself and others. Imagine moving from perceptions of “not good enough” to feeling more "whole". Feeling less confused and more confident and clear about yourself and important life goals/decisions. Imagine unburdening from past traumas that still negatively impact your life and present relationships, shifting from helplessness to empowerment and healing from painful past hurts and moving forward with more connection, clarity, love, compassion and safety.
I blend both Western psychotherapies, such as Internal Family Systems, with Eastern practices like Yoga, Meditation, and Somatic work.
Imagine feeling less shame and more connected to those around you. Imagine having more space from your inner critic/judge while having more patience and compassion for yourself and others. Imagine moving from perceptions of “not good enough” to feeling more "whole". Feeling less confused and more confident and clear about yourself and important life goals/decisions. Imagine unburdening from past traumas that still negatively impact your life and present relationships, shifting from helplessness to empowerment and healing from painful past hurts and moving forward with more connection, clarity, love, compassion and safety.
(814) 257-5886 View (814) 257-5886
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Deana Capozziello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
I’m a Clinical Social Worker who takes in integrative approach in therapy using both psychodynamic and somatic approaches.
Healing and movement towards well-being can sometimes feel like a long difficult process. I’ve been fortunate to work with and support many individuals through this process and I’m always grateful to have been given the opportunity to join them on their journeys. Through developing skills to cope with current struggles and moving through past distressing or traumatic experiences that feel like they might be preventing you from moving towards your own path of wellbeing, we can collaborate to make movement forward toward your healing.
I’m a Clinical Social Worker who takes in integrative approach in therapy using both psychodynamic and somatic approaches.
Healing and movement towards well-being can sometimes feel like a long difficult process. I’ve been fortunate to work with and support many individuals through this process and I’m always grateful to have been given the opportunity to join them on their journeys. Through developing skills to cope with current struggles and moving through past distressing or traumatic experiences that feel like they might be preventing you from moving towards your own path of wellbeing, we can collaborate to make movement forward toward your healing.
(347) 469-0721 View (347) 469-0721
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Joie A DeRitis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
I take an integrative approach, using psychodynamic, somatic, parts work, mindfulness, breathwork, cognitive, and narrative techniques for healing.
Hi there. I am currently accepting new clients in CT & NY. I am a psychotherapist offering LGBTQ+ affirming care to adult individuals, couples, and multi-person relationships. I also offer psychedelic therapy (KAP specifically). My clinical approach is highly relational, and is designed to keep you grounded in your personal sovereignty as we collaborate toward your goals. I help people with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, gender and sexuality, eroticism, interpersonal dysfunction, intrusive thoughts, body image, spirituality and religious trauma, life changes and transitions, and shame and blame from the past.
I take an integrative approach, using psychodynamic, somatic, parts work, mindfulness, breathwork, cognitive, and narrative techniques for healing.
Hi there. I am currently accepting new clients in CT & NY. I am a psychotherapist offering LGBTQ+ affirming care to adult individuals, couples, and multi-person relationships. I also offer psychedelic therapy (KAP specifically). My clinical approach is highly relational, and is designed to keep you grounded in your personal sovereignty as we collaborate toward your goals. I help people with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, gender and sexuality, eroticism, interpersonal dysfunction, intrusive thoughts, body image, spirituality and religious trauma, life changes and transitions, and shame and blame from the past.
(929) 369-0579 View (929) 369-0579
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Nailah L Wilds
MS, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215  (Online Only)
My approach blends movement-based techniques with evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and somatic practices.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? As a dance/movement therapist, I offer a compassionate, holistic approach that integrates both mind and body to support your healing journey. I work with individuals facing a variety of challenges, including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, negative body image, and life transitions. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to all, with a special focus on creating a safe, affirming space for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals to explore their unique experiences and identities.
My approach blends movement-based techniques with evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and somatic practices.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? As a dance/movement therapist, I offer a compassionate, holistic approach that integrates both mind and body to support your healing journey. I work with individuals facing a variety of challenges, including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, negative body image, and life transitions. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to all, with a special focus on creating a safe, affirming space for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals to explore their unique experiences and identities.
(347) 408-2940 View (347) 408-2940
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Theresa Sturley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Are you feeling anxious, sad or do you feel less energy and satisfaction than you used to? Is something in your life not working like a relationship, your career, or a life goal - leaving you feeling frustrated and stuck? I specialize in helping people work through childhood trauma, along with current day issues - workplace stress, anxiety, infertility, divorce and grief. I tend to be an "in the trenches" therapist - highly empathic, listening and responding. I use EMDR therapy and Somatic Experiencing tools when that could be a useful approach to resolve areas in which you feel triggered or anxious.
Are you feeling anxious, sad or do you feel less energy and satisfaction than you used to? Is something in your life not working like a relationship, your career, or a life goal - leaving you feeling frustrated and stuck? I specialize in helping people work through childhood trauma, along with current day issues - workplace stress, anxiety, infertility, divorce and grief. I tend to be an "in the trenches" therapist - highly empathic, listening and responding. I use EMDR therapy and Somatic Experiencing tools when that could be a useful approach to resolve areas in which you feel triggered or anxious.
(347) 594-5485 View (347) 594-5485
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Allegra Lisa Negro
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10012
I integrate ACT, DBT, and some somatic experiencing to further explore the mind-body connection.
Hello! My name is Allegra Negro, and my pronouns are she/they. I have experience working with survivors of sexual trauma, those with childhood trauma, and those who have experienced any form of loss: physical, emotional, relational, etc. I have also worked with attachment, Depression, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, C-PTSD, LGBTQ+ identities, and couples.
I integrate ACT, DBT, and some somatic experiencing to further explore the mind-body connection.
Hello! My name is Allegra Negro, and my pronouns are she/they. I have experience working with survivors of sexual trauma, those with childhood trauma, and those who have experienced any form of loss: physical, emotional, relational, etc. I have also worked with attachment, Depression, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, C-PTSD, LGBTQ+ identities, and couples.
(347) 657-5681 View (347) 657-5681
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Nancy Hillery-Lucas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Mohawk, NY 13407  (Online Only)
I am strongly influenced by CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, developmental psychology, attachment theory, along with somatic and emotion-focused approaches.
Do you want to: Understand yourself or others better? Address why you're depressed, anxious, prone to mood swings, or having difficulty experiencing satisfying relationships? Suffer less, cope better, like yourself and life more? I listen, care, and help you understand how your experiences, and your thoughts related to those experiences, relate to your suffering (depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, anger, shame). We collaborate to explore your life (past/present) and ID what you want to change and how to achieve that, while accepting what can't be changed or controlled.
I am strongly influenced by CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, developmental psychology, attachment theory, along with somatic and emotion-focused approaches.
Do you want to: Understand yourself or others better? Address why you're depressed, anxious, prone to mood swings, or having difficulty experiencing satisfying relationships? Suffer less, cope better, like yourself and life more? I listen, care, and help you understand how your experiences, and your thoughts related to those experiences, relate to your suffering (depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, anger, shame). We collaborate to explore your life (past/present) and ID what you want to change and how to achieve that, while accepting what can't be changed or controlled.
(315) 812-3828 View (315) 812-3828
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Rikki Herbst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
New City, NY 10956
With somatic-based training and Sandtray Therapy, I am trauma-informed and equipped to help individuals of all ages work through and process trauma.
The healing process is vulnerable and courageous. Whether you seek healing for yourself or your child, a safe holding space that provides supportive containment and compassion is so vital. I embrace each individual with the knowledge that one is the expert of their own lives. My role is to provide a space to access deeper wisdom and personal expression. I began my career in early childhood education and have brought my knowledge of early childhood development into my work as a therapist, with a focus on attachment, sensory processing and the nervous system constantly informing my work.
With somatic-based training and Sandtray Therapy, I am trauma-informed and equipped to help individuals of all ages work through and process trauma.
The healing process is vulnerable and courageous. Whether you seek healing for yourself or your child, a safe holding space that provides supportive containment and compassion is so vital. I embrace each individual with the knowledge that one is the expert of their own lives. My role is to provide a space to access deeper wisdom and personal expression. I began my career in early childhood education and have brought my knowledge of early childhood development into my work as a therapist, with a focus on attachment, sensory processing and the nervous system constantly informing my work.
(845) 203-8962 View (845) 203-8962
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Jessica Healy - Therapy For Creatives
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Jessica’s approach is supportive, grounded in mindfulness and attention towards somatic experience happening in the here-and-now, with a focus on relationships.
Have your previous experiences with therapy left you not quite satisfied? Did simply talking about your difficulties seem to lose its impact after a while? Or perhaps you feel like you stayed with a therapist for longer than you wished without much improvement? If you deeply desire personal growth and are motivated to dedicate energy towards achieving it, true lasting change is within reach. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, Jessica will assist you in moving beyond the painful patterns you have already talked through and shine new awareness on what lies beneath.
Jessica’s approach is supportive, grounded in mindfulness and attention towards somatic experience happening in the here-and-now, with a focus on relationships.
Have your previous experiences with therapy left you not quite satisfied? Did simply talking about your difficulties seem to lose its impact after a while? Or perhaps you feel like you stayed with a therapist for longer than you wished without much improvement? If you deeply desire personal growth and are motivated to dedicate energy towards achieving it, true lasting change is within reach. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, Jessica will assist you in moving beyond the painful patterns you have already talked through and shine new awareness on what lies beneath.
(347) 801-7931 View (347) 801-7931

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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.