Somatic Therapists in New Hartford, NY

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Suzanne Chabot
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Hartford, NY 13413
I work collaboratively with my clients utilizing Narrative Therapy & somatic techniques as my foundation while interweaving from the models of Attachment Theory, Jungian Psychology, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), & the Gottman Method.
FAQs: ONLY virtual in NJ & NH. In person AND virtual in NY. I do not accept insurance. / Holistic health emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit. This is the essence from which I work. In doing so, my goal is to provide a safe environment while assisting you (or you and your partner) to evolve and create sustainable change.
I work collaboratively with my clients utilizing Narrative Therapy & somatic techniques as my foundation while interweaving from the models of Attachment Theory, Jungian Psychology, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), & the Gottman Method.
FAQs: ONLY virtual in NJ & NH. In person AND virtual in NY. I do not accept insurance. / Holistic health emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit. This is the essence from which I work. In doing so, my goal is to provide a safe environment while assisting you (or you and your partner) to evolve and create sustainable change.
(315) 509-8790 View (315) 509-8790
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Ray Bepko
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Hartford, NY 13413
Do you want to take a partnership role in enhancing your emotional, physical, and behavioral health? I help people to actively recover from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, manage emotional and behavioral aspects of chronic pain and illness, and develop and practice the specific attitudes, skills, and behaviors central to physical and psychological well-being.
Do you want to take a partnership role in enhancing your emotional, physical, and behavioral health? I help people to actively recover from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, manage emotional and behavioral aspects of chronic pain and illness, and develop and practice the specific attitudes, skills, and behaviors central to physical and psychological well-being.
(315) 683-3657 View (315) 683-3657
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Jennifer Marie Bartkowiak
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, CTMH
Verified Verified
New Hartford, NY 13413
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I work with individuals struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, rejection, fear, abandonment, and much more. Everyone experiences negative emotions, however sometimes people need help to cope with, and heal from past life experiences. I also work with couples who are experiencing many of the same emotions, within their romantic relationship.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I work with individuals struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, rejection, fear, abandonment, and much more. Everyone experiences negative emotions, however sometimes people need help to cope with, and heal from past life experiences. I also work with couples who are experiencing many of the same emotions, within their romantic relationship.
(315) 381-1180 View (315) 381-1180
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Barbara Goldsmith Fillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Hartford, NY 13413
Not accepting new clients
People seeking to become who they really are---that is, whole, balanced, resilient, contented---seek me out. I support kind, healthy, authentic relationship with all aspects of oneself because such relationship is key to kind, healthy, authentic relationships with others. It's also key to expressing ourselves most fully, both creatively and pragmatically. Whether working with individuals or couples, these principles apply. I try to make our work together as fun, co-creative, and as low in stress as possible. I intend for clients to leave therapy with personalized skills and skillful means for ongoing lifetime growth and resiliency.
People seeking to become who they really are---that is, whole, balanced, resilient, contented---seek me out. I support kind, healthy, authentic relationship with all aspects of oneself because such relationship is key to kind, healthy, authentic relationships with others. It's also key to expressing ourselves most fully, both creatively and pragmatically. Whether working with individuals or couples, these principles apply. I try to make our work together as fun, co-creative, and as low in stress as possible. I intend for clients to leave therapy with personalized skills and skillful means for ongoing lifetime growth and resiliency.
(315) 567-4701 View (315) 567-4701

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Vanessa Soleil
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Clinton, NY 13323  (Online Only)
I have experience with somatic practices.
Hello there. Finding a counselor can be overwhelming, so I appreciate your presence. Research shows that meaningful change in therapy is grounded in a safe, warm, & accepting relationship. That’s why l work to build trust & learn about my clients' inner world. I believe that I can best support you if I understand the contexts of which you are a part & that shaped you—family, work, culture, & other systems. My style is to blend thoughtful questions, gentle challenge, & inner exploration with teaching clients practical skills. My hope is to nurture your innate wisdom, so that you may grow, heal, & flourish on your own terms.
I have experience with somatic practices.
Hello there. Finding a counselor can be overwhelming, so I appreciate your presence. Research shows that meaningful change in therapy is grounded in a safe, warm, & accepting relationship. That’s why l work to build trust & learn about my clients' inner world. I believe that I can best support you if I understand the contexts of which you are a part & that shaped you—family, work, culture, & other systems. My style is to blend thoughtful questions, gentle challenge, & inner exploration with teaching clients practical skills. My hope is to nurture your innate wisdom, so that you may grow, heal, & flourish on your own terms.
(984) 207-0761 View (984) 207-0761
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Crystal Huffstickler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Utica, NY 13502
I work with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQ+ adults (26+). I focus on helping you feel empowered and effective in your life. My approach uses somatic, or body-based, techniques and guided conversation to cultivate self awareness, emotional regulation, insight, and meaning making. Using your goals, experiences, and preferences, we will co-create a path towards wellness, however that looks for you. You will come away from sessions feeling understood and valued, and with the skills and mindset to navigate life's obstacles.
I work with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQ+ adults (26+). I focus on helping you feel empowered and effective in your life. My approach uses somatic, or body-based, techniques and guided conversation to cultivate self awareness, emotional regulation, insight, and meaning making. Using your goals, experiences, and preferences, we will co-create a path towards wellness, however that looks for you. You will come away from sessions feeling understood and valued, and with the skills and mindset to navigate life's obstacles.
(607) 536-9499 View (607) 536-9499
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Nancy Hillery-Lucas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Utica, NY 13501  (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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Gretchen Roesch
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Utica, NY 13501
I specialize in working with people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and those seeking support around issues related to gender identity and sexuality. I offer a warm, welcoming space for people to truly be themselves. I utilize eclectic, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Geek therapeutics, strengths-based therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with adults and kids, and I offer in-person sessions and remote therapy by phone or video. I approach my relationships with clients in a non-judgmental way that includes compassion and feedback.
I specialize in working with people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and those seeking support around issues related to gender identity and sexuality. I offer a warm, welcoming space for people to truly be themselves. I utilize eclectic, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Geek therapeutics, strengths-based therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with adults and kids, and I offer in-person sessions and remote therapy by phone or video. I approach my relationships with clients in a non-judgmental way that includes compassion and feedback.
(518) 872-6577 View (518) 872-6577

Online Therapists

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Gary P Weinstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13214
Whether you are hurting acutely, or have suffered long, or seek personal growth, I am ready to help you. Self defeating, self sabotaging behaviors? We'll confront them, help you grow past them. Trauma you've held too long? I offer somatic (body-centered) solutions. Just feeling lost, in search of meaning, clinging to the past and dreading the future? Come to therapy. "These days we each must be heroic just to get by..." someone once said.
Whether you are hurting acutely, or have suffered long, or seek personal growth, I am ready to help you. Self defeating, self sabotaging behaviors? We'll confront them, help you grow past them. Trauma you've held too long? I offer somatic (body-centered) solutions. Just feeling lost, in search of meaning, clinging to the past and dreading the future? Come to therapy. "These days we each must be heroic just to get by..." someone once said.
(315) 623-1238 View (315) 623-1238
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Vanessa Chambers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12205  (Online Only)
Together we will utilize a holistic approach that incorporates somatic healing such as breathwork and guided meditation to ground you in your body.
Life can bring challenges to finding safety and security within the spaces we are in. From the instability created throughout the pandemic, to seeking support after coming out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, to exploring the impact of your cultural identity, or learning to heal as a trauma survivor (including racial trauma), you will be provided with an affirming and strength-focused space for you to be heard as you address any of these areas and more. I cherish a warm, collaborative therapeutic style that allows you to join in designing the path of exploration and goals that we work towards together.
Together we will utilize a holistic approach that incorporates somatic healing such as breathwork and guided meditation to ground you in your body.
Life can bring challenges to finding safety and security within the spaces we are in. From the instability created throughout the pandemic, to seeking support after coming out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, to exploring the impact of your cultural identity, or learning to heal as a trauma survivor (including racial trauma), you will be provided with an affirming and strength-focused space for you to be heard as you address any of these areas and more. I cherish a warm, collaborative therapeutic style that allows you to join in designing the path of exploration and goals that we work towards together.
(518) 667-8372 View (518) 667-8372
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Nat Kiser-Negron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12203
As a Somatic Therapist, I believe it is essential to work with the mind-body connection in the therapy process so that healing can happen not just by making sense of things in our mind but in our body, where memories are stored.
Do you feel uneasy, tense, or unsafe in your own body? Trapped by your own thoughts and emotions, or a nagging feeling or muscular tension that seem unrelated to your emotional state? I know that feeling; that sensation that we try to ignore but just won’t go away. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are. Some of these experiences can help us thrive, feel safe and connected and some can make us feel stuck, uncertain, and reactive.
As a Somatic Therapist, I believe it is essential to work with the mind-body connection in the therapy process so that healing can happen not just by making sense of things in our mind but in our body, where memories are stored.
Do you feel uneasy, tense, or unsafe in your own body? Trapped by your own thoughts and emotions, or a nagging feeling or muscular tension that seem unrelated to your emotional state? I know that feeling; that sensation that we try to ignore but just won’t go away. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are. Some of these experiences can help us thrive, feel safe and connected and some can make us feel stuck, uncertain, and reactive.
(917) 746-4044 View (917) 746-4044
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Rebecca Foxx
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glens Falls, NY 12801  (Online Only)
I regularly incorporate compassion-focused and somatic-based practices into my work with clients.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, with a specialization treating anxiety and trauma disorders. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impacting you. If you are at a transitional point in your life..if you regularly experience anxiety, anger, shame, or guilt..if you struggle with self-doubt or self-critical thoughts..If you are repeating unhealthy behavior patterns at work, school, or in relationships..If these experiences keep you from knowing what you truly want or need, we can work together to bring more ease and peace into your life.
I regularly incorporate compassion-focused and somatic-based practices into my work with clients.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, with a specialization treating anxiety and trauma disorders. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impacting you. If you are at a transitional point in your life..if you regularly experience anxiety, anger, shame, or guilt..if you struggle with self-doubt or self-critical thoughts..If you are repeating unhealthy behavior patterns at work, school, or in relationships..If these experiences keep you from knowing what you truly want or need, we can work together to bring more ease and peace into your life.
(518) 306-7631 View (518) 306-7631
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Kate van Ingen Kelsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marcellus, NY 13108  (Online Only)
I teach mindfulness and somatic wellness skills that help regulate and calm the nervous system.
I have over 25 years of experience working with couples, families, and individuals. My work with couples enhances communication when it has been hindered by trauma, illness, infidelity, or other stressors. Couples work helps members listen differently, understand, and negotiate respectfully. I help parents understand children's behavior through a social emotional developmental lens. Individual work within the context of relationships explores self care. Our lives are affected by the systems in which we live and work.
I teach mindfulness and somatic wellness skills that help regulate and calm the nervous system.
I have over 25 years of experience working with couples, families, and individuals. My work with couples enhances communication when it has been hindered by trauma, illness, infidelity, or other stressors. Couples work helps members listen differently, understand, and negotiate respectfully. I help parents understand children's behavior through a social emotional developmental lens. Individual work within the context of relationships explores self care. Our lives are affected by the systems in which we live and work.
(315) 291-8383 View (315) 291-8383
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Eric Fraser
Art Therapist, MA, MT-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Germantown, NY 12526
I treat trauma, anxiety and depression with a somatic approach.
Anxiety, depression and trauma can be treated holistically. Often, people feel like they have different parts of themselves inside that are pulling in different directions. It can be challenging to sort through it all alone. If you are feeling depleted, tired, confused, or overwhelmed, a good therapist can help you slow down and put the pieces together. If you are feeling reactive and on edge or feeling like running away, or just plain shut down, good therapy can help you restore connection with yourself and others. And if you are feeling like traditional talk therapy is not enough, then you have definitely come to the right place!
I treat trauma, anxiety and depression with a somatic approach.
Anxiety, depression and trauma can be treated holistically. Often, people feel like they have different parts of themselves inside that are pulling in different directions. It can be challenging to sort through it all alone. If you are feeling depleted, tired, confused, or overwhelmed, a good therapist can help you slow down and put the pieces together. If you are feeling reactive and on edge or feeling like running away, or just plain shut down, good therapy can help you restore connection with yourself and others. And if you are feeling like traditional talk therapy is not enough, then you have definitely come to the right place!
(929) 533-1859 View (929) 533-1859
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Lis Elle Werth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, SEP, AMFT, LMHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, NY 12498
Working w/ me may include elements of: somatic work, expressive arts, IFS, parts work, dream work, emotional regulation/DBT skills, harm reduction, collaborative grounding, and sacred humor.
Direct & compassionate collaborative care. Clients I tend to work with are individuals, couples, and those in relationship who may identify as: creatives, somatically curious, spiritual seekers, longing for belonging, gender expansive, queer, neurodivergent, anxious, depressed, navigating shame, grieving, insecure, psychedelically-inclined, powerfully sensitive, emotionally dysregulated, substance users, those attempting intimacy and deep relationship with others, and/or trauma survivors. I currently see CA clients virtually, & I am offering ketamine-assisted therapy in-person for NY residents. I am also an SEP.
Working w/ me may include elements of: somatic work, expressive arts, IFS, parts work, dream work, emotional regulation/DBT skills, harm reduction, collaborative grounding, and sacred humor.
Direct & compassionate collaborative care. Clients I tend to work with are individuals, couples, and those in relationship who may identify as: creatives, somatically curious, spiritual seekers, longing for belonging, gender expansive, queer, neurodivergent, anxious, depressed, navigating shame, grieving, insecure, psychedelically-inclined, powerfully sensitive, emotionally dysregulated, substance users, those attempting intimacy and deep relationship with others, and/or trauma survivors. I currently see CA clients virtually, & I am offering ketamine-assisted therapy in-person for NY residents. I am also an SEP.
(510) 369-1702 View (510) 369-1702
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Tiffany Pollack Guenther
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Do you feel like words may not fully address your experiences? Are you looking for strengths-based support to discover and embody a way of behaving, or relating that feels better to you? Art therapy can allow you to explore your feelings and work through your experiences on a somatic (bodily) level. It can help integrate trauma and promote resilience.
Do you feel like words may not fully address your experiences? Are you looking for strengths-based support to discover and embody a way of behaving, or relating that feels better to you? Art therapy can allow you to explore your feelings and work through your experiences on a somatic (bodily) level. It can help integrate trauma and promote resilience.
(315) 306-3552 View (315) 306-3552
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Wounded Healers Institute
PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12210
From our research, we offer the Path of the Wounded Healer for those who are looking for ongoing support, mental wellness, and spiritual care. Through the lens of Positive Psychology and Recovery, we support healing through bodywork, regulation, and psychedelic cannabis as plant medicine. We are a co-op of healers that provide services like somatic-based approaches like Polarity Therapy, Brainspotting, BEMER, Neuro/biofeedback, Reiki, and Cranio-Sacral sessions. We are a spiritual health spa/gym where anyone can exercise their minds, heal through Mindfulness, get accountability for self-care, and individual support.
From our research, we offer the Path of the Wounded Healer for those who are looking for ongoing support, mental wellness, and spiritual care. Through the lens of Positive Psychology and Recovery, we support healing through bodywork, regulation, and psychedelic cannabis as plant medicine. We are a co-op of healers that provide services like somatic-based approaches like Polarity Therapy, Brainspotting, BEMER, Neuro/biofeedback, Reiki, and Cranio-Sacral sessions. We are a spiritual health spa/gym where anyone can exercise their minds, heal through Mindfulness, get accountability for self-care, and individual support.
(518) 757-9734 View (518) 757-9734
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Jessica Doerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Voorheesville, NY 12186
Some of the modalities I find helpful include: EMDR, somatic techniques, DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness.
I am honored to help clients of all ages heal from trauma, and develop habits of self-care. I also have experience helping people work through grief and loss, depression and anxiety. I see therapy as a sacred space to express and process feelings, and develop new, adaptive skills. I love watching clients build the lives they want from the inside out.
Some of the modalities I find helpful include: EMDR, somatic techniques, DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness.
I am honored to help clients of all ages heal from trauma, and develop habits of self-care. I also have experience helping people work through grief and loss, depression and anxiety. I see therapy as a sacred space to express and process feelings, and develop new, adaptive skills. I love watching clients build the lives they want from the inside out.
(518) 707-1448 View (518) 707-1448
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Alison Christiansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850
Waitlist for new clients
As a certified Kripalu yoga instructor with specialized training in therapeutic yoga, I weave mindfulness and somatic-based techniques into clinical work.
Please note: I currently have a waitlist for new clients - please email. Welcome! I recognize asking for help is no simple task and respect your curiosity in exploring this step. I view therapy as an invitation to delve deeper into your current concerns, personal history, conditioning and defenses in order to reconnect with your true self and experience growth and wellness in your life. Therapy is a unique experience for every person, with the potential to be transformational.
As a certified Kripalu yoga instructor with specialized training in therapeutic yoga, I weave mindfulness and somatic-based techniques into clinical work.
Please note: I currently have a waitlist for new clients - please email. Welcome! I recognize asking for help is no simple task and respect your curiosity in exploring this step. I view therapy as an invitation to delve deeper into your current concerns, personal history, conditioning and defenses in order to reconnect with your true self and experience growth and wellness in your life. Therapy is a unique experience for every person, with the potential to be transformational.
(607) 600-8344 View (607) 600-8344
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Nghi Phan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Apalachin, NY 13732  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a trauma-focused somatic psychotherapist, I help clients find relief, restoration and empowerment.
If you struggle with inner conflict or feel disconnected, inadequate or lost, there may be deeper roots to address. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, feeling pressure to conform to outer expectations and neglect your own truth, all could stem from past trauma. Complex trauma, familial or systemic, can lead to internalized guilt, shame or self-abandonment. You may feel confused, resentful, tense, hopeless or shut down. Yet, you are not doomed to stay stuck in this difficult loop. Healing is possible and can illuminate a path to more self-acceptance, authenticity, and better relationships with others and especially yourself.
As a trauma-focused somatic psychotherapist, I help clients find relief, restoration and empowerment.
If you struggle with inner conflict or feel disconnected, inadequate or lost, there may be deeper roots to address. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, feeling pressure to conform to outer expectations and neglect your own truth, all could stem from past trauma. Complex trauma, familial or systemic, can lead to internalized guilt, shame or self-abandonment. You may feel confused, resentful, tense, hopeless or shut down. Yet, you are not doomed to stay stuck in this difficult loop. Healing is possible and can illuminate a path to more self-acceptance, authenticity, and better relationships with others and especially yourself.
(607) 400-8526 View (607) 400-8526

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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.