Somatic Therapists in Chattanooga, TN

You're exhausted and overwhelmed by life, it's just too much and you feel like a failure. The to-do list goes on forever, the kids always need YOU and you're not sure that you're really enough. Maybe you've been feeling sad, anxious, irritable, and disconnected from those you love. Or when you first woke up this morning everything felt okay for a minute, but then you remembered, and it was like a punch in your gut, all the heartbreak and loss, all the pain, came rushing back over you. You want to feel like you again, to let go of the past, to be able to enjoy life and be present in the moment with the people that you care about.

I have a passion for working with trauma, phobias and anxiety, specifically sexual trauma. Using a combination of Rapid Resolution Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and brain science allows me to eliminate the emotional response my clients have to traumatic events. In a typical session clients are taught how the mind works and how to effectively take care of future stressors. My other passion is working with couples and helping them improve their relationship, both sexually and emotionally. Couples are taught how to use words and be aware of body response to decrease conflict.

It is my hope to partner with you in learning how to first be with and then move through life's painful experiences in such a way that feels authentic to you. If you have unresolved grief, trauma or other barriers to your ability to thrive, I would love to join you in opening new doors to embodied and conscious living. I enjoy working with folks from most walks of life, those with body-based concerns such as chronic illness, chronic pain or difficult to diagnose physical symptoms that may be having an impact on mental health.

I work with those struggling with symptoms of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to create a judgement-free space where you can show up fully you, just as you are, in order to experience true, authentic healing. My past experience in the field includes outpatient treatment with adults, inpatient therapy with children/adolescents, and intensive therapy with children/adolescents/families in the foster care system. Throughout these experiences, I have found a passion for empowering individuals to utilize their own strengths and internal resources to overcome life’s challenges and its impacts on their lives.

You have found the courage to begin, and you want someone to walk with you. Maybe you are tired of feeling the crushing weight of anxiety or depression. Maybe you are the parent of a child with special needs, and you don't know what to do next, but you know you need to do something. Maybe you are finally admitting to yourself the truth about your sexuality, spirituality, or situation, and you are ready to grow into the person you are meant to be. I would be honored to join you on your journey.

Access Art Therapy's mission is to provide client's with access to affordable, expressive therapy. Working with an art therapist is similar to talk-therapy, but the use of art materials in session can help us access inner parts of ourselves and make the invisible visible. It is also a non-threatening and less direct way of communicating, especially for things that are difficult to talk about. Come find out how enjoyable healing can be with art therapy. Call or text me for a free 30 minute consultation!

Patricia received her Master of Science from Lee University in 2016. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Tennessee. Patricia's counseling services are available via telehealth and a few specific in-person client cases. Patricia is clinically trained and experienced in trauma therapy, grief, depression, anxiety and simply adjusting to life. Her specialty training is in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy and pursuing Certification as a Complex Trauma Treatment Professional. Clients with insurance continue to be served at River City Counseling.

I offer Life/Career Coaching and Integrative Psychotherapy to help you make and keep personal and professional changes, fulfill your potential, improve your health, and heal from the negative experiences and beliefs that hold you back. I am certified in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and EFT (acupressure), I currently work with clients in person or virtually in Chattanooga, TN and virtually with clients from Chicago, Illinois, Atlanta, Georgia, and surrounding areas.

Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you. - Jean-Paul Sartre. Does it seem like you have a stable life on the outside but find yourself wondering if ‘this’ is all there is? You wake up and a feeling is present that things aren't quite right or worse a sense of doom for the day ahead. You go through your day without seeing in full color or feeling fully present. You could be having dysfunction in relationships, your daily routines, or with your own self-perception. It is painfully clear that where you are emotionally and in your life and where you want to be are very different places.

What is getting in the way of you being happy? Of being the person you want to be? Of feeling comfortable in your own body? Of having healthy relationships? Of not being ruled by emotions, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and restless nights? How long have you tried to figure it out for yourself and how many things have you tried without much relief? I get it. It's overwhelming. If you are ready for things to be different, I'm ready to help you get there.

As Mary listens, she is reminded that people make sense within their context. And so, Mary is mindful of cultural background, family history, attachment styles, and other contextual factors. Mary enjoys the process of listening and attending, especially to those who might perceive their voices as small, such as adolescents, women, and trauma survivors. Her work is informed by an integrative and embodied approach, utilizing various family system theories and trauma-informed interventions. Through establishing a sound therapeutic relationship and safe environment, she believes a story of resilience and compassion will be heard.

Is Anxiety holding you back? You appear calm and collected but feel chaotic inside. You’re good at problem solving and multi-tasking but can’t ever seem to turn off and relax. A steady stream of 360 planning and preparation is the only way you’ve found to stay ahead of your worry. Unfortunately, things rarely go as planned. Instead, you get pulled in every direction putting out fires left and right. At the end of the day, everything gets taken care of - except you. You’ve tried so many things to get by with your anxiety, and you’re coping…but isn’t it time to get some real support? I’m Sheaba, and I can help.