Somatic Therapists in Rydal, PA

With a over a decade of experience, I'm here to help you feel supported and understood as you navigate life's uncertainty. Whether you are navigating challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or seeking personal growth, I can help! ​Over the years, I've honed my expertise in various therapeutic modalities, blending traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness techniques, meditation, and other somatic approaches to guide you towards a life of intention, peace and fulfillment.

I love working with all different kinds of people, and I’ll always start with your family (yep, that's your childhood!). I specialize in attachment work. This can help kids/teens and their parents, couples stuck in a cycle of conflict or disconnect, and individuals experiencing anxiety or depression - especially around big life transitions. Folks who come to me (and who stay the longest) are ready to do the deeper work in their lives. They aren't looking for a quick fix - they are looking to truly understand the systems they're a part of, and the agency they have in their own lives to create change.

Bri is a somatic practitioner providing therapy for adults, specifically those experiencing anxiety/panic, depression, and trauma related issues. The main intervention she uses is NET (Neuro Emotional Technique), along with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), while incorporating mindfulness-based practices. NET is a brief intervention that relieves stress to shift interfering and stuck emotions, reduces intensity of upsetting memories, addresses fears, anxieties and numbness, and helps build self-awareness, contentment, and confidence in the process. (For more information, visit www.mindbodyheartcounseling.com)

The decision to seek therapy is unique and personal to each one of us. Whether you're seeking help for a specific life event or looking to understand ongoing struggles, I'm here to offer a supportive and a judgment-free space for you to show up, just as you are, as you begin your process of personal healing and growth. I work with clients with a wide array of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and those struggling with substance abuse. We will work together to understand how personal experiences have shaped your present-day reality, including beliefs about yourself and how you engage in the world.

Imagine a space where you can express yourself in many different forms as you feel most comfortable; where you can try out new ways of being in your life and in your relationships. I strive to provide a space like this; where your thoughts, feelings and most tender parts can be revealed, nurtured, heard and seen. I enjoy the limitless diversity of brain chemistries, ethnicities, sexualities and gender expressions that exist among us. I also appreciate the diversity of life experience that each of us holds, and believe that there is wisdom and expertise within each of us to enable healing, but we don't always know how to access it.

Now offering virtual and in person therapy. As one of a handful of psychologists worldwide with a doctorate in Somatic (body-oriented) Psychology, I am able to work with the cognitive, emotional, somatic, spiritual, and energetic aspects of a person. I am an ideal therapist for people that have tried traditional therapy and feel that "something was missing".

You who are highly sensitive and feel a lot, welcome! You'll explore more deeply with me than in traditional talk therapy. You’ve likely tried psychotherapy before but have noticed that the work has either gone nowhere or taken you only so far, or you felt misunderstood. With an uncanny and intuitive ability to really “get” people from many walks of life, I will invite you to go beneath your thoughts, connect with your body and emotions, and gently access the root of your emotional discomfort and hurts to facilitate noticeable shifts with each session.

I am equipped to help you improve your symptoms of stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and trauma. I can use faith based, Christian. You may have experienced trauma or ongoing severe stress. Trauma CAN be treated! I can help. Depression and anxiety do not have to be your normal! The brain can change. I hav experience with teens, adults, and couples. My life experiences, training, and clinical expertise, offer more. I am able to assist with the option of medication and/or natural supplements, as a benefit, and can refer you. I hope to speak with you and help you decide what's best.

I recognize the strength and courage it takes to seek support, and I believe this is a sign of your resilience. My aim is to create a collaborative relationship with you that is supportive, compassionate, validating, and connected. One of my highest values as a therapist is to meet you where you are, and to work with you toward increasing emotional safety. I value a gentle, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, and we will move at your pace. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people, codependency, childhood emotional neglect, trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, and challenging family relationships.

You’re caught in a cycle of 'shoulds': I should be happy. I should be grateful. I should be stronger. I should get over it. You worry that you’re a hopeless cause. Maybe you’re on the verge of giving up: Am I destined to live this way forever? Is healing even possible? Living with disordered eating, trauma, addiction, and loss is painful. Diet culture and body hate gaslight us into believing that we are not worthy. As a result, we shut ourselves off from relationships and experiences. We seek ways to numb the pain. In the end, we wind up denying ourselves the pleasure of living fully.

Does this sound like your internal dialogue?: “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just do better, be better? Will I always feel this broken?” What if the answer is that there is NOTHING wrong with you. What if you were to find out that you are fundamentally, at your core, a deeply good and capable human. What if love and acceptance for self and others were your status quo? We will explore aspects of yourself that may be difficult to love and accept, to help you better understand why you are repeating patterns that are harming you or the people around you, and to find a place where you can safely express all of who you are.

You are smart, competent, and lovable, but every day is a struggle to trust that this is true. The "should haves" and "what-ifs" pile up before the first cup of coffee, draining you of energy and motivation. It's time to turn the table on anxiety and depression. You deserve the support and guidance it takes to feel strength, clarity and enthusiasm in your life. You've tried doing this alone. Now It's time to get help.

Life can come at you with full force leaving you feeling lost and alone. Living in a world with such high expectations can leave you questioning your thoughts, mind, and body. I want you to know that I hear you, I see you, and you are not alone. The pain of trauma(s), grief, and loss have made you question the meaning of your life and how you can move forward. Years of body-shame and disordered eating have left you feeling disconnected with yourself and the world. You feel defeated with the heavy burdens you have carried throughout your life.

McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services is a BIPOC focused and LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health group practice located in Wyncote, PA that services the entire State of Pennsylvania. Featuring BIPOC clinicians with various intersectional identities and specialties, we strive to provide individualized, trauma-informed, and evidence based care for individuals (18+ years old), couples, families, and groups within the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community.

I believe that we all have an instinct toward growth and healing, and my experience with clients continues to affirm that with good support, everyone has the innate capacity to change. I trust and respect clients by bringing my genuine curiosity, deep sense of acceptance, and keen intuition to what they share with me. Troubling events and traumas happen to all of us, but as we explore old beliefs and process through difficult emotions, it is possible to alter those ingrained habits that prevent growth, and move into a more free experience of yourself. I have an open, relaxed, interactive style based on a holistic perspective.

Hi and welcome! My name is Elyse and I am an eating disorder and body image specialist in the Philadelphia area. I also work extensively with anxiety disorders, self-esteem, and trauma co-occurring with an eating disorder or as stand-alone issues. I believe that with some courage, commitment, and hope, we can do great things and I am passionate about helping my clients realize their worth and how strong and resilient they really are. I understand that what is hurting you may also be protecting you, and that letting go is no easy feat. I'm here though, to hold your hand, cheer you on, and remind you that you can do this.

*Accepting New Clients 18+ for Telehealth Only* Feeling Stuck and Overwhelmed? It's time to get the support you deserve. I help teens, young adults, and parents navigate the next steps towards living a more healthy, supported, and fulfilling existence- even through all of life's curve balls. I’ll help you create stability and clarity amidst all this chaos, and we will work together on establishing goals and creating an action plan that actually works.

I compassionately listen to your needs while being a trusted guide in helping you find the answers within yourself in a private, confidential, and secluded setting. Our 90 minute sessions are twice the length of most appointments. My 17 years of experience has shown me & my clients that hypnotherapy and breathwork, integrated with talk therapy, accelerate positive results & healing. I'm an expert in coaching people to eliminate patterns that block their greatness & happiness. Specializing in relationship issues, interpersonal communication, depression, anxiety, addictions, inspiration, empowerment, self esteem, courage, & taking bold action. Create abundance in all areas of your life!

Are you an adult or teenager who is struggling with anxiety? Do you feel overwhelmed or caught in cycles of worry? Is your ability to enjoy life being impacted? Imagine releasing this burden and fully living the life you deserve. I am committed to helping you move beyond barriers of anxiety and/or depression towards a future of creativity, purpose and joy. Together we will create an inviting, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, connect with your inner wisdom, and discover what is truly possible for you. You will develop tools to help you make clear-eyed, workable plans to realize your goals.