Somatic Therapists in Federal Way, WA
Kelly Ferguson, Child, Teen & Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate , LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003
Do you feel exhausted trying to figure out how to support your child or teen? Maybe you’ve tried all the parenting tips, read the books, and still feel like something’s missing. You’re not alone. Today’s kids and teens are facing big emotional challenges—and so are the families who love them. I work with children ages 2 and up, teens, and their caregivers to uncover what’s really going on. I offer a warm, creative, and collaborative space where kids build emotional strength and coping tools—and where parents feel supported, empowered, and involved every step of the way.
Do you feel exhausted trying to figure out how to support your child or teen? Maybe you’ve tried all the parenting tips, read the books, and still feel like something’s missing. You’re not alone. Today’s kids and teens are facing big emotional challenges—and so are the families who love them. I work with children ages 2 and up, teens, and their caregivers to uncover what’s really going on. I offer a warm, creative, and collaborative space where kids build emotional strength and coping tools—and where parents feel supported, empowered, and involved every step of the way.
Micah Leavitt
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate , LMHCA, MS
2 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003
I work with clients navigating relationship issues, trauma, grief, identity, and life transitions. I’m committed to providing an affirming care, especially for those in the LGBTQIA+ community, creating space for reflection, clarity, and meaningful change.
I work with clients navigating relationship issues, trauma, grief, identity, and life transitions. I’m committed to providing an affirming care, especially for those in the LGBTQIA+ community, creating space for reflection, clarity, and meaningful change.
I am taking NEW clients, both in person and online.
In todays world, there are unknowns and legitimate concerns about where we are headed.
I am here to help you find your center, your power and continue to find reasons to experience joy and security within yourself.
My relationship with you will be safe, creative and collaborative in nature. Neutralizing your past traumas, hurts and fears, while releasing anger, shame, and guilt, frees up energy for your goals and passions. For certain individuals I offer Hypnotherapy.
I believe we all have the tools necessary to transform our lives. I will support
you in learning those tools.
I am taking NEW clients, both in person and online.
In todays world, there are unknowns and legitimate concerns about where we are headed.
I am here to help you find your center, your power and continue to find reasons to experience joy and security within yourself.
My relationship with you will be safe, creative and collaborative in nature. Neutralizing your past traumas, hurts and fears, while releasing anger, shame, and guilt, frees up energy for your goals and passions. For certain individuals I offer Hypnotherapy.
I believe we all have the tools necessary to transform our lives. I will support
you in learning those tools.
Entering therapy can be both daunting and exciting. It usually means something in your life isn’t working quite right, and it also means you are ready to make a change. My goal is to help you discover your own strengths and resources in order to live a life of greater purpose, connection, and joy. We all have a natural tendency to move toward healing and growth, but sometimes painful emotions, negative thoughts, or stressful life events interfere with this natural process. Working together, we can process and release painful emotions and experiences that have kept you stuck.
Entering therapy can be both daunting and exciting. It usually means something in your life isn’t working quite right, and it also means you are ready to make a change. My goal is to help you discover your own strengths and resources in order to live a life of greater purpose, connection, and joy. We all have a natural tendency to move toward healing and growth, but sometimes painful emotions, negative thoughts, or stressful life events interfere with this natural process. Working together, we can process and release painful emotions and experiences that have kept you stuck.
Rauneisha integrates somatic and holistic practices into her work, supporting the mind-body connection as a vital component of healing.
Rauneisha specializes in supporting individuals navigating PTSD, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and women’s issues. Rauneisha is particularly passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for women and people of color, helping to normalize mental health care and support those who have been historically marginalized.
Rauneisha integrates somatic and holistic practices into her work, supporting the mind-body connection as a vital component of healing.
Rauneisha specializes in supporting individuals navigating PTSD, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and women’s issues. Rauneisha is particularly passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for women and people of color, helping to normalize mental health care and support those who have been historically marginalized.
Do you experience anxiety in your body, causing you to feel tense, panicky, or disconnected from your authentic self? Do you sometimes feel out of control and struggle to manage stressful situations? You may even avoid certain situations or endure them with intense discomfort, leaving your energy depleted. Perhaps you are concerned about your child’s or teen’s anxiety and its affect on their school or home life. Though anxiety is often addressed through traditional talk therapy, a more holistic approach can build confidence to navigate life’s ups and downs with greater ease.
Do you experience anxiety in your body, causing you to feel tense, panicky, or disconnected from your authentic self? Do you sometimes feel out of control and struggle to manage stressful situations? You may even avoid certain situations or endure them with intense discomfort, leaving your energy depleted. Perhaps you are concerned about your child’s or teen’s anxiety and its affect on their school or home life. Though anxiety is often addressed through traditional talk therapy, a more holistic approach can build confidence to navigate life’s ups and downs with greater ease.
As a Somatic psychotherapist, I believe you already hold the wisdom you need to feel more calm, connected, and in control.
Do you struggle to feel at home in your body? Feel overwhelmed by emotions or like you're too much, but never enough? Maybe intrusive thoughts or urges lead you to say things you don’t mean or do things you wish you hadn’t. Whether you’ve survived trauma or just have big feelings, know this: it’s OK to FEEL. You belong here. You can reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, embrace your emotions, deepen your relationships, and find your true voice. If you’re ready to feel more embodied and in control—I’ve got you!
As a Somatic psychotherapist, I believe you already hold the wisdom you need to feel more calm, connected, and in control.
Do you struggle to feel at home in your body? Feel overwhelmed by emotions or like you're too much, but never enough? Maybe intrusive thoughts or urges lead you to say things you don’t mean or do things you wish you hadn’t. Whether you’ve survived trauma or just have big feelings, know this: it’s OK to FEEL. You belong here. You can reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, embrace your emotions, deepen your relationships, and find your true voice. If you’re ready to feel more embodied and in control—I’ve got you!
We’re not taught to seek out alternative stories that shape our lives—richer, more complex ones that speak to our values, hopes, and strengths. Instead, we’re often comparing ourselves to popular ideas about what is “normal” or “good enough.” Therapy can help us pause those comparisons and create space to hear our own voice. I work with clients who struggle with amplifying that voice; maybe you've had to silence it over time, or you've never felt truly in touch with it. Whether you're feeling lost or stuck in familiar patterns, therapy can offer new ways of seeing yourself and the stories that have shaped your life.
We’re not taught to seek out alternative stories that shape our lives—richer, more complex ones that speak to our values, hopes, and strengths. Instead, we’re often comparing ourselves to popular ideas about what is “normal” or “good enough.” Therapy can help us pause those comparisons and create space to hear our own voice. I work with clients who struggle with amplifying that voice; maybe you've had to silence it over time, or you've never felt truly in touch with it. Whether you're feeling lost or stuck in familiar patterns, therapy can offer new ways of seeing yourself and the stories that have shaped your life.
Esther J
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My trainings include somatic, narrative therapy, DBT/CBT for individual work, and Gottman, EFT methods for couples.
Every person carries a story. Your story matters-because it's the bridge between your past, present, and future. When we give space to our story, we open the door to healing, resilience, and growth.
My trainings include somatic, narrative therapy, DBT/CBT for individual work, and Gottman, EFT methods for couples.
Every person carries a story. Your story matters-because it's the bridge between your past, present, and future. When we give space to our story, we open the door to healing, resilience, and growth.
I can help you navigate and heal from trauma, eating disorders, perinatal issues and parenting challenges. I welcome anyone BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA, disabled, neurodiverse and any religious minorities. Hablo español.
I can help you navigate and heal from trauma, eating disorders, perinatal issues and parenting challenges. I welcome anyone BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA, disabled, neurodiverse and any religious minorities. Hablo español.
I practice from trauma-informed, evidence-based lenses including attachment, family systems, neuroscience & individual's somatic, cultural & spiritual wisdom
It can be overwhelming to identify and name our inner world. I've been there before in my own journey and it is my priority to help you name, process and overcome as a more resilient individual. Together, we’ll also co-create your mental and emotional toolbox for daily living on the way to deeper healing.
I practice from trauma-informed, evidence-based lenses including attachment, family systems, neuroscience & individual's somatic, cultural & spiritual wisdom
It can be overwhelming to identify and name our inner world. I've been there before in my own journey and it is my priority to help you name, process and overcome as a more resilient individual. Together, we’ll also co-create your mental and emotional toolbox for daily living on the way to deeper healing.
I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT, somatic and inner child work, among other modalities.
I am a licensed psychologist in California and Washington. Whether the challenges you are facing is due to past trauma, current family or work dynamics, or feeling stuck in a phase of life, I'm here to provide a safe, compassionate and nonjudgmental space as we work toward your goals. I've worked for two decades supporting children, individuals and families work through various challenges to find healing, relief and to gain critical insights that help unlock potential for positive change.
I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT, somatic and inner child work, among other modalities.
I am a licensed psychologist in California and Washington. Whether the challenges you are facing is due to past trauma, current family or work dynamics, or feeling stuck in a phase of life, I'm here to provide a safe, compassionate and nonjudgmental space as we work toward your goals. I've worked for two decades supporting children, individuals and families work through various challenges to find healing, relief and to gain critical insights that help unlock potential for positive change.
I like to tell my clients, this is your therapy, you are the one driving the car. I am just the one in the back seat looking at the map, saying we could go right for the ocean view, or left for the mountains, which way would you like to go? Together we will co-create goals that will fit your circumstances and where you want to go. You are the expert of your situation. I am passionate about working with life transitions and those moments of, “this is not where I want to be, or planned to be in life, so now what?"
I like to tell my clients, this is your therapy, you are the one driving the car. I am just the one in the back seat looking at the map, saying we could go right for the ocean view, or left for the mountains, which way would you like to go? Together we will co-create goals that will fit your circumstances and where you want to go. You are the expert of your situation. I am passionate about working with life transitions and those moments of, “this is not where I want to be, or planned to be in life, so now what?"
I help people understand how their past trauma or generational traumas uniquely show up in their body and help them release stuck areas through breathing, movement, and somatic approaches.
I provide mental health counseling, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Somatic Therapy & indigenous spiritual teachings to teens (ages 15+), young adults, parents, and indigenous populations. I facilitate a safe space and help guide you back to your True Self so that you can know and feel in your bones the real YOU.
I help people understand how their past trauma or generational traumas uniquely show up in their body and help them release stuck areas through breathing, movement, and somatic approaches.
I provide mental health counseling, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Somatic Therapy & indigenous spiritual teachings to teens (ages 15+), young adults, parents, and indigenous populations. I facilitate a safe space and help guide you back to your True Self so that you can know and feel in your bones the real YOU.
I see the body and mind as a whole and I weave together elements from somatic, attachment, feminist, and person-centered approaches, alongside EMDR, to provide a trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded experience.
The world can be hard. I am here to let you know that you are not alone. I believe that counseling is a tool that can be used to foster healing, self-discovery, and personal growth in an individual's life. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I’m here to support you. I work with adults of all ages and genders and have experience helping those who have faced challenges like sexual assault, childhood neglect, and suicidal ideation. My aim is to help guide you toward mental liberation through mindfulness, self-compassion, empowerment, and education.
I see the body and mind as a whole and I weave together elements from somatic, attachment, feminist, and person-centered approaches, alongside EMDR, to provide a trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded experience.
The world can be hard. I am here to let you know that you are not alone. I believe that counseling is a tool that can be used to foster healing, self-discovery, and personal growth in an individual's life. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I’m here to support you. I work with adults of all ages and genders and have experience helping those who have faced challenges like sexual assault, childhood neglect, and suicidal ideation. My aim is to help guide you toward mental liberation through mindfulness, self-compassion, empowerment, and education.
As a therapist, my work is rooted in trauma-informed and experiential approaches, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, and Polyvagal Theory.
Come as you are and take what you need. Therapy is a space meant for you.
Hello! My name is Tammy Nguyen (she/they). I believe that our bodies, memories, thoughts, and relationships hold deep wisdom. Through curiosity and compassion, we can uncover patterns, stories, and internal truths that shape our healing. I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore your lived experience - honoring the complexities of your identity, culture, and nervous system.
As a therapist, my work is rooted in trauma-informed and experiential approaches, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, and Polyvagal Theory.
Come as you are and take what you need. Therapy is a space meant for you.
Hello! My name is Tammy Nguyen (she/they). I believe that our bodies, memories, thoughts, and relationships hold deep wisdom. Through curiosity and compassion, we can uncover patterns, stories, and internal truths that shape our healing. I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore your lived experience - honoring the complexities of your identity, culture, and nervous system.
I often use a mix of psychodynamic, relational, somatic, and CBT therapy in my practice.
Therapy for Firefighters & First Responders: Trauma-Informed Care with Real-World Understanding.
You face situations most people never will — and you're expected to return to "normal life" like nothing happened. As a firefighter or first responder, you're trained to stay calm in chaos, but that doesn't mean you're immune to stress, trauma, or burnout. If you're carrying more than you're comfortable with, you're not alone.
I'm here to support the people who show up for everyone else. Whether you're dealing with critical incident stress, PTSD, relationship strain, anxiety, or you're just feeling worn down and disconnected.
I often use a mix of psychodynamic, relational, somatic, and CBT therapy in my practice.
Therapy for Firefighters & First Responders: Trauma-Informed Care with Real-World Understanding.
You face situations most people never will — and you're expected to return to "normal life" like nothing happened. As a firefighter or first responder, you're trained to stay calm in chaos, but that doesn't mean you're immune to stress, trauma, or burnout. If you're carrying more than you're comfortable with, you're not alone.
I'm here to support the people who show up for everyone else. Whether you're dealing with critical incident stress, PTSD, relationship strain, anxiety, or you're just feeling worn down and disconnected.
I provide mindfulness-based, somatic, weight-neutral/HAES informed, LGBTQ+ affirming and exposure therapies.
I believe strongly in the inner capacity of all humans to grow and heal in mind, body, and spirit from trauma or barriers faced in life. Due to our interconnected nature, this healing capacity is deepened and broadened through the assistance and support of others. I seek to hold a safe space through the therapeutic relationship to allow for the development of greater understanding and appreciation of self. Through this process, people begin to heal, make meaningful changes and courageously act in ways that reflect their authentic self.
I provide mindfulness-based, somatic, weight-neutral/HAES informed, LGBTQ+ affirming and exposure therapies.
I believe strongly in the inner capacity of all humans to grow and heal in mind, body, and spirit from trauma or barriers faced in life. Due to our interconnected nature, this healing capacity is deepened and broadened through the assistance and support of others. I seek to hold a safe space through the therapeutic relationship to allow for the development of greater understanding and appreciation of self. Through this process, people begin to heal, make meaningful changes and courageously act in ways that reflect their authentic self.
I weave science and spirituality to create a space for embodied, highly attuned healing and provide resourcing through experiential and somatic exercises to support you.
Hello! I specialize in Transformational EMDR therapy with individuals to support trauma processing and integration, growth, secure attachment to self and others, and living authentically. EMDR resolves distressing and triggering memories at the root. It is a full-body experience that reconnects us to our truth, vitality, clarity, and peace. Many clients resolve issues in months rather than years, as healing occurs at the speed of thought. This is transformational therapy that requires surrender to a period of intense change.
I weave science and spirituality to create a space for embodied, highly attuned healing and provide resourcing through experiential and somatic exercises to support you.
Hello! I specialize in Transformational EMDR therapy with individuals to support trauma processing and integration, growth, secure attachment to self and others, and living authentically. EMDR resolves distressing and triggering memories at the root. It is a full-body experience that reconnects us to our truth, vitality, clarity, and peace. Many clients resolve issues in months rather than years, as healing occurs at the speed of thought. This is transformational therapy that requires surrender to a period of intense change.
I also draw from Somatic Therapy and value cultural humility, social justice frameworks, strengths-based perspectives and trauma-informed approaches.
Everyone carries emotions, memories, and physical sensations from difficult experiences, and consequently there are parts of yo (i.e. behaviors, thought patterns, etc) that work very hard to help keep you safe. I welcome every part of you. Together we will hold space for your pain without rushing to distract, avoid or escape from it, and my goal is to help you access the active healing presence inside. I personally understand that being a POC poses many challenges in this country and seeking support from clinicians who don't look like you or talk like you makes it far more difficult. I see you and I'm here for you.
I also draw from Somatic Therapy and value cultural humility, social justice frameworks, strengths-based perspectives and trauma-informed approaches.
Everyone carries emotions, memories, and physical sensations from difficult experiences, and consequently there are parts of yo (i.e. behaviors, thought patterns, etc) that work very hard to help keep you safe. I welcome every part of you. Together we will hold space for your pain without rushing to distract, avoid or escape from it, and my goal is to help you access the active healing presence inside. I personally understand that being a POC poses many challenges in this country and seeking support from clinicians who don't look like you or talk like you makes it far more difficult. I see you and I'm here for you.
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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.