Somatic Therapists in Cortland County, NY

If you suffer from feelings of inadequacy, loneliness or identity issues, there could be a deeper root. Depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, the pressure to meet others' expectations while neglecting your own needs, all could stem from past trauma. Complex trauma, familial or systemic, can cause internalized guilt, shame and self-abandonment. This can look like feeling resentful, reactive, avoidant, hopeless or shut down. However, you are not doomed to stay stuck there. Healing is possible, and can pave the way for a life freer from negative thoughts, with more peace, self-acceptance, authenticity and improved relationships.

A solution of the past can be the downfall of your present as well. I believe that in order to truly help someone; one must first seek to understand and then to be understood. Treat yourself as if you are someone worth being helped. To succeed in doing so, one must gain a deeper level of self-awareness through connecting the unconscious patterns of today, to the past traumatic events we have experienced. Understanding that the external world is a direct reflection of what is happening in the internal world, your perception can be a deciding factor to a new reality. Your life is what you choose it to be.

If you are a couple or individual that is struggling or needs support with attachment insecurities, nervous system responses, trauma, anxiety, intimacy issues, sexual concerns, PTSD, and or relationship dissatisfaction; I am here to support you and give you tools to heal. I am an open, warm, empathic therapist that is progress oriented. I am sex positive and kink affirmative. I enjoy helping couples and individuals find their way to more happiness, connection, and security. I use scientifically proven and evidence based therapy models to support growth, change, and increased confidence.

I offer Somatic Experiencing (SE) sessions. Do you struggle with the effects of trauma, stress, neglect or injury? Feeling overwhelmed by issues of social justice and the environment? Living with and talking about these things can cause strong reactions in our bodies that deserve their own approach, in addition to psychotherapy. We want to feel comfortable in our skin - able to rest, feel a sense of belonging and confidently stand up for ourselves and others in a balanced way. SE helps clients navigate painful emotions and memories as the related physical sensations gently become more differentiated and take on new meanings.

Sustainable Wellness is a trauma-based therapy and wellness practice focused on providing a holistic approach to healing. We offer specialized mental health services for PTSD and other trauma disorders, along with trauma-informed care for communities exposed to high levels of chronic stressors. We're passionate about resolving and healing attachment wounds while striving to create a therapeutic environment based in trust and authenticity. We work closely with clients to help them feel more comfortable in their bodies and more connected to the moment in order to build self-compassion and move toward healing.

Hi and thanks for reading my profile. My name is Amy and I am a LCSW with almost 40 years of experience. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are experiencing trauma, adversity, anxiety, alienation and depression as there are many approaches and ways to heal. I use an integrative approach and tailor it based on what what you are comfortable with and willing to explore. I always encourage and respect your boundaries. Please email if you would like a free 15" phone consult to see if we are a good fit!

I offer a holistic, spiritual approach, specializing in working with Empaths/HSP/OSP and C-PTSD, as well as difficulties around nourishing the Self (eating disorder concerns). I am a trauma-focused therapy practitioner, using somatic and holistic modalities including energy therapy, yoga therapy, nature therapy and therapeutic sound. I am skilled in assisting individuals in attuning to both their internal guidance system of intuition, as well as to their body felt sensation and awareness as vehicles for healing. I am also gifted at working with families and in assisting individuals in working through relational difficulties.

Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you, your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.

In our fast-paced world, it is easy to become anxious, depressed, angry, and/or overwhelmed. If it feels unmanageable at times, that makes sense. Our brains weren’t designed to be flooded with so much information globally and in our personal lives with minimal support. Add in additional stressors such as trauma, challenging family dynamics, or parenting, and it can feel like a pressure cooker ready to explode. However, you are not alone. Therapy is a wonderful tool to help release pressure and learn ways to manage challenging emotions so that you can be your best self.

Does no one gets how anxious, frustrated or checked out you feel? It's so hard to be misunderstood. Trauma, family pressure, relationship issues; these things can have you stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. These experiences may even have you anxious, depressed, and seeking relief through using substances. You’ve tried everything you can to address issues on your own. You want someone to actually help you. Despite it being hard, you're willing to ask for help. I want you to know that you can feel more connected, whole, energized and fulfilled. I am dedicated to helping you, using somatic therapy to link the mind, body and spirit.

There are times in most people’s lives when we get stuck in patterns of behavior or feelings that weigh us down and hold us back. During those times, the compassionate support and guidance from a therapist may be what we need to get to the root of what hinders us, work though it, and grow past it.

I recognize the need for innovative and unconventional treatment options. I offer unique services tailored to every individual’s specific needs. I have a backyard office at my place, Bender's Barn Animal Sanctuary & Therapeutic Farm, 501c3. Whether or not you seek to engage in animal integrated services, most people benefit from this relaxing and welcoming environment. I utilize EMDR, IFS, Animal Integrated, TF/CBT, Strength Based, Attachment Theory, Somatic, & Meditative based therapies. I believe in the importance of normalizing therapy & fostering a genuine human connection. Feeling comfortable, related-to, and empowered.

Owned and operated by Chris Oliver, Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Board Certified Neurofeedback Clinician / Certified Open Focus-Coach / Certified Forensic Interviewer. Are there things that you know you should be doing that would benefit your psychological health? Are you having difficulty implementing coping skills / managing thought processes / constructing an overall sense of wellness and balance in your life? Years of working in neurodynamics and attention-training have taught me that what we practice, repeat, and rewire, we become. Let me help you cultivate, create, and connect to the best version of yourself.

Welcome to our practice! Power Play Therapy and Counseling offers outpatient mental health services, providing play therapy to children and trauma therapy to adults. We believe everyone has the ability to heal and we're passionately dedicated to unlocking that power. Our mission is to support you whenever, wherever you are with teletherapy available in CO and NYS. Our specialized therapists have experience with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, substance use, mood and dissociative disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and developmental disorders.

I’m passionate about helping to heal from trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and other challenges. I'm also interested in identity issues - “who am I in the face of this?” - such as those coming from life transitions, realizations about sexual orientation, severe addiction, spirituality or religion, being in a relationship with an addicted or narcissistic person, or from having a long-term diagnosis like ADHD or Borderline Personality Disorder. I work with teens, young adults, middle aged and elders; couples, families, and individuals.

Are you experiencing higher levels of anxiety or stress? Do you feel frustrated and stuck? Do you want change but don't know what kind of change or how to get there? Are you going through a life transition? Do you question whether your life can have more meaning? Or maybe you find yourself repeating the same pattern over and over and don’t know how to change it?

Are you ready to step into your most authentic self? I am here to help you along the way. Painful experiences and emotions that we hide away control how we feel, view the world and behave. In our sessions together, all of you is welcome.