Somatic Therapists in Florence, SC
Jordan C Conner | Art Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MAAT, ATR-P, CLC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501
With me, you will be invited to engage in art-making, mindfulness, breath work, somatic processing, and more.
The recorded conversations on replay in your mind are so loud and pervasive that the only thing that stops the noise is distraction. So, you find yourself scrolling SM, binging a TV show, or sleeping... ALOT. But, at times even distraction isn’t enough. You’re finally realizing this painstaking cycle of avoidance in your life, not just avoiding the big things, but even the IDEA of facing any emotion at all. You are ready for a change! But, change is hard. You've tried before and failed. You've done therapy in the past. You've read self-help books. You feel as though nothing will ever change. You've all but given up hope.
With me, you will be invited to engage in art-making, mindfulness, breath work, somatic processing, and more.
The recorded conversations on replay in your mind are so loud and pervasive that the only thing that stops the noise is distraction. So, you find yourself scrolling SM, binging a TV show, or sleeping... ALOT. But, at times even distraction isn’t enough. You’re finally realizing this painstaking cycle of avoidance in your life, not just avoiding the big things, but even the IDEA of facing any emotion at all. You are ready for a change! But, change is hard. You've tried before and failed. You've done therapy in the past. You've read self-help books. You feel as though nothing will ever change. You've all but given up hope.
Carrie Ann Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florence, SC 29501 (Online Only)
I am deeply motivated and inspired by witnessing others become the best versions of themselves. I believe that the life experiences that I have had lend to my ability to empathize and help heal my clients. I primarily use a combination of EMDR Therapy, Somatic Therapy and Ego State Therapy in my therapeutic approach. I also have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which emphasizes the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We will work together to learn skills to center the body and calm the mind.
I am deeply motivated and inspired by witnessing others become the best versions of themselves. I believe that the life experiences that I have had lend to my ability to empathize and help heal my clients. I primarily use a combination of EMDR Therapy, Somatic Therapy and Ego State Therapy in my therapeutic approach. I also have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which emphasizes the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We will work together to learn skills to center the body and calm the mind.
Inner Depth Counseling & Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LACA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florence, SC 29506 (Online Only)
Facing life's unexpected challenges? From bereavement to stress, I'm here to help. Discover support, healing, and a path to a brighter future. It is these challenges that jeopardize our feelings of love and belonging and feels like a threat to our safety, welfare, and esteem. These challenges may include but are not limited to experiencing bereavement, feelings of depression, frustration, relationship and financial issues, burnout, and high levels of stress.
Facing life's unexpected challenges? From bereavement to stress, I'm here to help. Discover support, healing, and a path to a brighter future. It is these challenges that jeopardize our feelings of love and belonging and feels like a threat to our safety, welfare, and esteem. These challenges may include but are not limited to experiencing bereavement, feelings of depression, frustration, relationship and financial issues, burnout, and high levels of stress.
The SonShine Exchange Lelia Denise McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCSC
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501
Are you lost? Lonely? Grieving? Acting or thinking in ways you don't understand? Looking for something more in your life? Not knowing what the next step is? Wanting to make big, positive changes (or even small ones) and don't know how? I love helping people explore their lives and themselves! Let's find out what's next, what's inside, what you want and who you are! We can talk, draw, play, sit... many ways to explore the issues you want to understand. Depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief & loss, childhood trauma. My goal is to help you find your best version of yourself. I LOVE helping others walk through any obstacle.
Are you lost? Lonely? Grieving? Acting or thinking in ways you don't understand? Looking for something more in your life? Not knowing what the next step is? Wanting to make big, positive changes (or even small ones) and don't know how? I love helping people explore their lives and themselves! Let's find out what's next, what's inside, what you want and who you are! We can talk, draw, play, sit... many ways to explore the issues you want to understand. Depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief & loss, childhood trauma. My goal is to help you find your best version of yourself. I LOVE helping others walk through any obstacle.
Kayla J Bodkins
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florence, SC 29501 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Kayla! I'm thrilled to help you meet all of your goals and live your most satisfying life. As a dedicated people person, I am passionate about connecting with clients and guiding them through their personal journeys. I love spending time in nature, practicing yoga, and indulging in arts and crafts, which all contribute to my holistic approach to therapy. If you struggle with self-esteem, self-worth, or setting boundaries, I'm here to provide support and practical strategies. Together, we can set meaningful goals and develop effective self-care routines that empower you to thrive.
Hi, I’m Kayla! I'm thrilled to help you meet all of your goals and live your most satisfying life. As a dedicated people person, I am passionate about connecting with clients and guiding them through their personal journeys. I love spending time in nature, practicing yoga, and indulging in arts and crafts, which all contribute to my holistic approach to therapy. If you struggle with self-esteem, self-worth, or setting boundaries, I'm here to provide support and practical strategies. Together, we can set meaningful goals and develop effective self-care routines that empower you to thrive.
Are you finding yourself in moments of overwhelming emotions or grappling with strained relationships? Perhaps you've experienced moments of frustration with your loved ones or battled feelings of self-doubt and a lack of self-confidence. I want you to know that you're not alone in these struggles, and it can be challenging. At Blue Couch Therapy & Wellness, I specialize in creating a warm, judgment-free environment where we can explore these difficult emotions and experiences.
Are you finding yourself in moments of overwhelming emotions or grappling with strained relationships? Perhaps you've experienced moments of frustration with your loved ones or battled feelings of self-doubt and a lack of self-confidence. I want you to know that you're not alone in these struggles, and it can be challenging. At Blue Couch Therapy & Wellness, I specialize in creating a warm, judgment-free environment where we can explore these difficult emotions and experiences.
Life is a mix of joy and sorrow! Walking through the difficult times is tough emotionally, physically, and spiritually! There is no need to suffer through these hard times alone! God offers comfort and unconditional love in the midst of hardship! Thankfully, He equips His followers with guidance, wisdom, and love to help endure our hardships victoriously. God called me into the counseling field to walk with you through the painful areas of your life! I am well-trained in psychological techniques and approaches! In addition, I have a special love and compassion for people, and utilize a Biblical and Christ-centered approach.
Life is a mix of joy and sorrow! Walking through the difficult times is tough emotionally, physically, and spiritually! There is no need to suffer through these hard times alone! God offers comfort and unconditional love in the midst of hardship! Thankfully, He equips His followers with guidance, wisdom, and love to help endure our hardships victoriously. God called me into the counseling field to walk with you through the painful areas of your life! I am well-trained in psychological techniques and approaches! In addition, I have a special love and compassion for people, and utilize a Biblical and Christ-centered approach.
Sarah Gerloff
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florence, SC 29502
Does life feel like a merry-go-round? Never stopping, no way to get off, going around in circles, and it never gets better? I can help. People are not given a manual when they are born, become adults, marry, or become parents. I can help you build your manual. I specialize in teaching people how the brain works with their body, how to regulate their emotions, and how to build relationships with the people they love.
Does life feel like a merry-go-round? Never stopping, no way to get off, going around in circles, and it never gets better? I can help. People are not given a manual when they are born, become adults, marry, or become parents. I can help you build your manual. I specialize in teaching people how the brain works with their body, how to regulate their emotions, and how to build relationships with the people they love.
Online Therapists
Jennifer Anne Mobley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC SC, LPC AZ, ATR-BC, NCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29205
Traumatic experiences live in the body, and are released through somatic intervention.
At its roots, the word “psychotherapy” translates to “healing of the soul”. As a Deep Brain Reorienting therapist and an EMDR certified trauma therapist, I embody this to treat PTSD, CPTSD and am privileged to walk alongside others on their healing journies.I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of South Carolina and in Arizona, and I am a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist. I have passion and commitment to supporting people in building capacity for resilience and growth. I have trained extensively in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR (certified from EMDRIA), DBR, and in Ericksonian Clinical Hypnosis.
Traumatic experiences live in the body, and are released through somatic intervention.
At its roots, the word “psychotherapy” translates to “healing of the soul”. As a Deep Brain Reorienting therapist and an EMDR certified trauma therapist, I embody this to treat PTSD, CPTSD and am privileged to walk alongside others on their healing journies.I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of South Carolina and in Arizona, and I am a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist. I have passion and commitment to supporting people in building capacity for resilience and growth. I have trained extensively in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR (certified from EMDRIA), DBR, and in Ericksonian Clinical Hypnosis.
Kelsey McDonough
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485
I am dedicated to providing specialized support tailored to your needs while using evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, CBT and Mindfulness.
Do you feel like you are living your life behind a mask, suppressing your true self? Are you looking for a sense of relief, purpose, and fulfillment? I strive to provide a safe space to explore and embrace your authentic self, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, and develop healthy coping skills. My passion lies in supporting adults who struggle with the daily impact of ADHD symptoms or the lingering effects of past traumatic experiences. I am also committed to helping adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, neurodivergence, and co-occurring disorders.
I am dedicated to providing specialized support tailored to your needs while using evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, CBT and Mindfulness.
Do you feel like you are living your life behind a mask, suppressing your true self? Are you looking for a sense of relief, purpose, and fulfillment? I strive to provide a safe space to explore and embrace your authentic self, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, and develop healthy coping skills. My passion lies in supporting adults who struggle with the daily impact of ADHD symptoms or the lingering effects of past traumatic experiences. I am also committed to helping adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, neurodivergence, and co-occurring disorders.
Kristen Ezsol
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29407
With gentleness and a nonjudgmental approach, I use my experience with relationships, trauma, and somatic therapy to help you find the root of why you’re feeling stuck.
Another day with anxiety. Racing thoughts, tight chest, can’t breathe, with emotions all over the place. You want more from life – healthy relationships, hitting goals, and to make a difference – but you can’t figure out how to get there. You feel the anxiety, but it doesn’t make sense – life seems fine. It pops up out of nowhere – when you’re getting dressed in the morning or out on a date. You’re frustrated, trying to push past it but that only makes it worse. You see other people with loving and committed partners, great family relationships, or thriving friendships, and don’t think that will ever be you. Is it even possible?
With gentleness and a nonjudgmental approach, I use my experience with relationships, trauma, and somatic therapy to help you find the root of why you’re feeling stuck.
Another day with anxiety. Racing thoughts, tight chest, can’t breathe, with emotions all over the place. You want more from life – healthy relationships, hitting goals, and to make a difference – but you can’t figure out how to get there. You feel the anxiety, but it doesn’t make sense – life seems fine. It pops up out of nowhere – when you’re getting dressed in the morning or out on a date. You’re frustrated, trying to push past it but that only makes it worse. You see other people with loving and committed partners, great family relationships, or thriving friendships, and don’t think that will ever be you. Is it even possible?
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-sensitive; utilizing an eclectic blend of somatic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support you in achieving your goals.
Hi! I'm John, a licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with children, adults, and families. I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of South Carolina and specialize in working with folks who are looking to process, overcome, and heal from the challenging experiences brought on by life.
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-sensitive; utilizing an eclectic blend of somatic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support you in achieving your goals.
Hi! I'm John, a licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with children, adults, and families. I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of South Carolina and specialize in working with folks who are looking to process, overcome, and heal from the challenging experiences brought on by life.
Dena M Ewing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
North Charleston, SC 29406
Waitlist for new clients
These include but are not limited to DBT, Somatic IFS, bilateral techniques, somatic psychotherapy, sensory processing art therapy techniques, as well as yoga and reiki/energy psychotherapy practices.
If you have had trouble communicating with your therapist/others or with traditional talk therapy approaches, you have come to the right place. My name is Dena Ewing and I am a board certified art therapist that specializes in trauma therapy and somatic practices to resolve emotional pain and suffering. Many people I treat have often tried different therapies in the past with limited success. My approach to resolving long standing anxiety, trauma and/or depression is by taking a "bottom up" approach, meaning we work with gently connecting to the body first to let it inform the next steps in healing.
These include but are not limited to DBT, Somatic IFS, bilateral techniques, somatic psychotherapy, sensory processing art therapy techniques, as well as yoga and reiki/energy psychotherapy practices.
If you have had trouble communicating with your therapist/others or with traditional talk therapy approaches, you have come to the right place. My name is Dena Ewing and I am a board certified art therapist that specializes in trauma therapy and somatic practices to resolve emotional pain and suffering. Many people I treat have often tried different therapies in the past with limited success. My approach to resolving long standing anxiety, trauma and/or depression is by taking a "bottom up" approach, meaning we work with gently connecting to the body first to let it inform the next steps in healing.
Trina Cornelison Counseling & Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CIMHP, CCTP, RYT-200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Somatic (body-based) interventions address the connection between the brain and the body and use the knowledge of how our nervous system functions to help heal unresolved emotional issues, chronic stress and trauma that is stored in the body.
Your healing journey is an important one. I believe we are all whole and have everything we need to cope with life already within us. Most of us just need support connecting with and listening to the wisdom within. I offer a holistic, person centered approach that combines traditional talk therapy with mind-body interventions. When we understand that mind and body are essentially connected and bring both into the therapy process, healing can take place in every layer of being. The healing effects of mind-body interventions are well established by research.
Somatic (body-based) interventions address the connection between the brain and the body and use the knowledge of how our nervous system functions to help heal unresolved emotional issues, chronic stress and trauma that is stored in the body.
Your healing journey is an important one. I believe we are all whole and have everything we need to cope with life already within us. Most of us just need support connecting with and listening to the wisdom within. I offer a holistic, person centered approach that combines traditional talk therapy with mind-body interventions. When we understand that mind and body are essentially connected and bring both into the therapy process, healing can take place in every layer of being. The healing effects of mind-body interventions are well established by research.
Hope Wood LMFT, Counseling & Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29414
Additional coursework: BS Nursing, Non-Religious Spiritual Direction, Religious Trauma trainings, Certified Grief Educator, Somatic/Polyvagal interventions, Creative Grief Coaching coursework, & Nervous System Regulation.
Are you dealing with spiritual abuse, religious trauma, clergy abuse, clergy sexual misconduct, existential angst, or questioning your faith? Are you living with grief, the death of a partner by suicide, or deep loss of any kind? Do you need support surrounding your or a loved one’s sexual or gender identity? I'd love to collaborate with you in your care, human to human. I believe you know yourself best. I can help you learn to use your own knowledge to create more space and openness for growth. Everyone deserves to feel fully accepted & valued. I will see you, hear you, and believe you.
Additional coursework: BS Nursing, Non-Religious Spiritual Direction, Religious Trauma trainings, Certified Grief Educator, Somatic/Polyvagal interventions, Creative Grief Coaching coursework, & Nervous System Regulation.
Are you dealing with spiritual abuse, religious trauma, clergy abuse, clergy sexual misconduct, existential angst, or questioning your faith? Are you living with grief, the death of a partner by suicide, or deep loss of any kind? Do you need support surrounding your or a loved one’s sexual or gender identity? I'd love to collaborate with you in your care, human to human. I believe you know yourself best. I can help you learn to use your own knowledge to create more space and openness for growth. Everyone deserves to feel fully accepted & valued. I will see you, hear you, and believe you.
Abby Foster, Two Wolves Collaborative
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, MAC, CPSS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29407
I partner with my clients to create an individualized approach utilizing evidence-based approaches such as EMDR therapy, somatic and mindfulness-based therapies, and CBT to name a few.
Get busy living or... A stark choice laid bare by Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption. But what does it mean to live? Living is more than mere existence. It’s about experiencing joy, feeling connected, and finding purpose. It’s about overcoming challenges, embracing growth, and building resilience. Therapy is a catalyst for this transformation. It's a space where you can explore the depths of your being, understand your patterns, and develop tools to overcome obstacles. As a therapist with lived addiction and mental health recovery, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to heal and reclaim your life.
I partner with my clients to create an individualized approach utilizing evidence-based approaches such as EMDR therapy, somatic and mindfulness-based therapies, and CBT to name a few.
Get busy living or... A stark choice laid bare by Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption. But what does it mean to live? Living is more than mere existence. It’s about experiencing joy, feeling connected, and finding purpose. It’s about overcoming challenges, embracing growth, and building resilience. Therapy is a catalyst for this transformation. It's a space where you can explore the depths of your being, understand your patterns, and develop tools to overcome obstacles. As a therapist with lived addiction and mental health recovery, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to heal and reclaim your life.
Jenna Fabrizio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29486 (Online Only)
I utilize combinations of cognitive behavioral therapy, with an additional focus on strength based treatment, trauma informed somatic work & mindfulness.
Perhaps you're at a crossroads, struggling through a transitional life stage, battling to overachieve & succeed, while also beating yourself up about every thing. My clients often look like young adult professionals, new mothers, and women struggling in their romantic relationships. Some may be dealing with current or past traumas, general anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress management, or low self esteem. From the outside everything may "look fine" while inside they are battling to keep their heads above water. If you see yourself in any of these scenarios please reach out and let's talk!
I utilize combinations of cognitive behavioral therapy, with an additional focus on strength based treatment, trauma informed somatic work & mindfulness.
Perhaps you're at a crossroads, struggling through a transitional life stage, battling to overachieve & succeed, while also beating yourself up about every thing. My clients often look like young adult professionals, new mothers, and women struggling in their romantic relationships. Some may be dealing with current or past traumas, general anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress management, or low self esteem. From the outside everything may "look fine" while inside they are battling to keep their heads above water. If you see yourself in any of these scenarios please reach out and let's talk!
Sarah Hagan Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Rock Hill, SC 29732
I offer a somatic approach to healing, helping clients to feel safe within their body by learning to attune to their emotions without judgment.
The decision to begin therapy or find a new therapist can feel overwhelming, and if you're seeking therapy, there's a chance you were already feeling some overwhelm before you started this process. I hope I can simplify this process by letting you know a bit about me and my practice, Bloom Yoga and Counseling. I work primarily with adults, and occasionally older teens. Clients who work with me are looking for a nurturing, safe, space to begin to unpack past hurts and traumas. I offer a collaborative approach to heal, learn, and grow.
I offer a somatic approach to healing, helping clients to feel safe within their body by learning to attune to their emotions without judgment.
The decision to begin therapy or find a new therapist can feel overwhelming, and if you're seeking therapy, there's a chance you were already feeling some overwhelm before you started this process. I hope I can simplify this process by letting you know a bit about me and my practice, Bloom Yoga and Counseling. I work primarily with adults, and occasionally older teens. Clients who work with me are looking for a nurturing, safe, space to begin to unpack past hurts and traumas. I offer a collaborative approach to heal, learn, and grow.
Maranda Randolph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Waitlist for new clients
My treatment approach is integrative, and I tend to utilize more trauma-focused, IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, somatic and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques but it depends on the person and what works best for them.
Sometimes the decision to engage in psychotherapy can be daunting and overwhelming. You may have been contemplating the idea of beginning therapy for some time or it may be that an experience or something in your life has triggered the decision to begin seeking support and/or a change. Many people begin therapy because they are experiencing sadness, depression, anxiety, grief/loss or can't articulate the reason but know something is different and they just don't feel "right". Old coping mechanisms aren't as effective and/or you seek a different unbiased perspective.
My treatment approach is integrative, and I tend to utilize more trauma-focused, IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, somatic and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques but it depends on the person and what works best for them.
Sometimes the decision to engage in psychotherapy can be daunting and overwhelming. You may have been contemplating the idea of beginning therapy for some time or it may be that an experience or something in your life has triggered the decision to begin seeking support and/or a change. Many people begin therapy because they are experiencing sadness, depression, anxiety, grief/loss or can't articulate the reason but know something is different and they just don't feel "right". Old coping mechanisms aren't as effective and/or you seek a different unbiased perspective.
Kimberly Hanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29492
These include experiential and evidence based interventions such as EMDR, expressive arts, and somatic therapy.
Life is often a series of difficult challenges and painful struggles. It can be hard to make sense of it all, let go and truly heal. Still, trauma, chronic pain/illness, mood issues, loss or other difficult problems do NOT need to define you or your life. I have a passion to help young adults, women, single moms, military families, and others who've been impacted by the tough stuff life has to offer. Using a holistic, strengths-based approach that integrates wellness practices, with trauma informed modalities I can help facilitate the healing process, and provide an opportunity for you to become the best version of yourself!
These include experiential and evidence based interventions such as EMDR, expressive arts, and somatic therapy.
Life is often a series of difficult challenges and painful struggles. It can be hard to make sense of it all, let go and truly heal. Still, trauma, chronic pain/illness, mood issues, loss or other difficult problems do NOT need to define you or your life. I have a passion to help young adults, women, single moms, military families, and others who've been impacted by the tough stuff life has to offer. Using a holistic, strengths-based approach that integrates wellness practices, with trauma informed modalities I can help facilitate the healing process, and provide an opportunity for you to become the best version of yourself!
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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.