Somatic Therapists in Brookfield, WI
Healing Arts Pathway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brookfield, WI 53005
I use a wide variety of theories from humanistic to somatic with spatters of many other things in-between.
You want change and you don't know where to begin. You have ideas on what needs to change, but you don't seem to get the footing to make it happen. Sometimes a co-creator of the life you want is what you need. I am here to help with the life transitions, depression, anxiety. The desire to get out of the rut. I believe we are all capable of change and that we have the power to create it. You have the innate wisdom inside of yourself and that wisdom is yearning to be awoke within. Changes in life are hard and so rewarding when your maximum potential is learned. It is time to get out of your own way.
I use a wide variety of theories from humanistic to somatic with spatters of many other things in-between.
You want change and you don't know where to begin. You have ideas on what needs to change, but you don't seem to get the footing to make it happen. Sometimes a co-creator of the life you want is what you need. I am here to help with the life transitions, depression, anxiety. The desire to get out of the rut. I believe we are all capable of change and that we have the power to create it. You have the innate wisdom inside of yourself and that wisdom is yearning to be awoke within. Changes in life are hard and so rewarding when your maximum potential is learned. It is time to get out of your own way.
I am trained in breathwork as well as dance and somatic movement, which can be valuable tools to connect body and emotions in the healing process.
I am honored to be a person with whom friends, colleagues and clients have trusted to share their stories and trials and triumphs of life. I believe that our shared connections, compassion and authenticity are precious gifts to our health and wellness. The ups and downs of life often get in the way of becoming our best selves. I love working with clients who are struggling to find that voice of authenticity that’s been hidden by loneliness, comparing themselves to an impossible ideal, or even years of trauma and abuse. Together, we’ll work in collaboration, incorporating connection to mind and body to reclaim a sense of wholeness.
I am trained in breathwork as well as dance and somatic movement, which can be valuable tools to connect body and emotions in the healing process.
I am honored to be a person with whom friends, colleagues and clients have trusted to share their stories and trials and triumphs of life. I believe that our shared connections, compassion and authenticity are precious gifts to our health and wellness. The ups and downs of life often get in the way of becoming our best selves. I love working with clients who are struggling to find that voice of authenticity that’s been hidden by loneliness, comparing themselves to an impossible ideal, or even years of trauma and abuse. Together, we’ll work in collaboration, incorporating connection to mind and body to reclaim a sense of wholeness.
Leticia Mayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brookfield, WI 53045
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Somatic EMDR practitioner providing counseling to children, adolescents, and women.
Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Somatic EMDR practitioner providing counseling to children, adolescents, and women.
Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.
Bonnie Leggo | Somatic Experiencing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, SEP, RYT, TIY
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookfield, WI 53008
Has talk therapy not always met your needs? Working with the nervous system holistically through EMDR, somatic experiencing, & breathing offers gentler and more effective means to heal. Therapy is a unique opportunity to be vulnerable and learn to experience a healthy relationship, with a foundation of trust and compassionate experience. A diagnosis is not necessary, in my professional opinion, to work through the issues "in the tissues". Confidentiality offers you peace of mind and sets a foundation of trust between us. My work is about freeing the weight of the past & future anxieties, so you can be you again and enjoy life more.
Has talk therapy not always met your needs? Working with the nervous system holistically through EMDR, somatic experiencing, & breathing offers gentler and more effective means to heal. Therapy is a unique opportunity to be vulnerable and learn to experience a healthy relationship, with a foundation of trust and compassionate experience. A diagnosis is not necessary, in my professional opinion, to work through the issues "in the tissues". Confidentiality offers you peace of mind and sets a foundation of trust between us. My work is about freeing the weight of the past & future anxieties, so you can be you again and enjoy life more.
I find inspiration in the strength and resilience I see in the work I do with my clients. Everyone has their own unique life story and worldview. These beliefs and values help establish ones character and value system. Throughout life, all people face challenges or barriers that can influence their mental health and alter one’s worldview. Vulnerability plays a key role in seeking out help and utilizing therapy to become more empowered and overcome these challenges. I believe the therapeutic process leads to restored hope, gained insight, confidence, and learning healthy ways to cope.
I find inspiration in the strength and resilience I see in the work I do with my clients. Everyone has their own unique life story and worldview. These beliefs and values help establish ones character and value system. Throughout life, all people face challenges or barriers that can influence their mental health and alter one’s worldview. Vulnerability plays a key role in seeking out help and utilizing therapy to become more empowered and overcome these challenges. I believe the therapeutic process leads to restored hope, gained insight, confidence, and learning healthy ways to cope.
I specialize in evaluating and treating teens and adults with mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and symptoms related to trauma, pain, illness, or injury. I also work with families and couples to resolve communication, relationship, or other issues. Research-based techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other strategies help you develop a deeper understanding of your situation, build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem and self-confidence, and improve your overall well-being. View our website for information on our psychologists and therapists and their services for children, teens, and adults!
I specialize in evaluating and treating teens and adults with mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and symptoms related to trauma, pain, illness, or injury. I also work with families and couples to resolve communication, relationship, or other issues. Research-based techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other strategies help you develop a deeper understanding of your situation, build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem and self-confidence, and improve your overall well-being. View our website for information on our psychologists and therapists and their services for children, teens, and adults!
Through a warm and gentle approach, I create space for clients to unpack whatever is troubling them with patience and support. Often “symptoms” are a function of being stuck or at odds with ourselves and others, or from painfully re-living past events. After establishing a sense of safety and addressing the most pressing problems, I gently help clients reconnect with their physical experience and begin the process of healing inner conflict and relational patterns. Through this process, clients come to better understand themselves and live more peacefully in the here and now. In a word, they become more authentic.
Through a warm and gentle approach, I create space for clients to unpack whatever is troubling them with patience and support. Often “symptoms” are a function of being stuck or at odds with ourselves and others, or from painfully re-living past events. After establishing a sense of safety and addressing the most pressing problems, I gently help clients reconnect with their physical experience and begin the process of healing inner conflict and relational patterns. Through this process, clients come to better understand themselves and live more peacefully in the here and now. In a word, they become more authentic.
Renewal & Healing Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
Brookfield, WI 53005
Renewal & Healing is a space where you can find safety through vulnerability and connection. I honor your individuality and tailor services to be as unique as you are. My practice is not just about overcoming challenges, but about embracing growth and finding a harmonious balance in both personal and professional life. I integrate techniques from a variety of evidence-based practices, including the transformative power of EMDR.
Renewal & Healing is a space where you can find safety through vulnerability and connection. I honor your individuality and tailor services to be as unique as you are. My practice is not just about overcoming challenges, but about embracing growth and finding a harmonious balance in both personal and professional life. I integrate techniques from a variety of evidence-based practices, including the transformative power of EMDR.
FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONS WITH DR. BLOEMER* will help establish your appointment with a best-fit therapist among our twelve therapists, who possess up to 30 years of experience. Specializations include Advanced Therapies (Brain-based treatment) for complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional pain, addictions and more. As symptom relief is achieved as quickly as possible, we assist in helping you improve your significant relationships and support your efforts toward achieving holistic awareness, life balance, and meaningful, personal growth.
FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONS WITH DR. BLOEMER* will help establish your appointment with a best-fit therapist among our twelve therapists, who possess up to 30 years of experience. Specializations include Advanced Therapies (Brain-based treatment) for complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional pain, addictions and more. As symptom relief is achieved as quickly as possible, we assist in helping you improve your significant relationships and support your efforts toward achieving holistic awareness, life balance, and meaningful, personal growth.
Heidi Conto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-C, CIR, RM
Verified Verified
Brookfield, WI 53045
Waitlist for new clients
"It is my priority to offer a welcoming and safe space for each and every client. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, a life transition or are having difficulty with relationships, stress and worry, coping with a loss, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, I would like to assist you. I am an experienced clinical therapist working collaboratively with clients to find solutions to problems allowing them to move forward and lead a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, strengths based and informative while being goal oriented."
"It is my priority to offer a welcoming and safe space for each and every client. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, a life transition or are having difficulty with relationships, stress and worry, coping with a loss, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, I would like to assist you. I am an experienced clinical therapist working collaboratively with clients to find solutions to problems allowing them to move forward and lead a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, strengths based and informative while being goal oriented."
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Kristin Damato
Great Lakes Psychology Group - Waukesha
Are you ready to begin your personal transformation, to release the pain, and regain your vibrancy and joy. Optimal health comes from healing and connecting the Mind, the Body, the Spirit, and Emotions. In my Holistic Healing Center, I blend the best of traditional psychotherapy, empowerment coaching, positive psychology & integrative practices. I am dedicated to helping those who seek to improve their relationships with themselves, others, and their Higher Power. I honor and respect the unique abilities of each person and help them harness their strengths to overcome their challenges.
Are you ready to begin your personal transformation, to release the pain, and regain your vibrancy and joy. Optimal health comes from healing and connecting the Mind, the Body, the Spirit, and Emotions. In my Holistic Healing Center, I blend the best of traditional psychotherapy, empowerment coaching, positive psychology & integrative practices. I am dedicated to helping those who seek to improve their relationships with themselves, others, and their Higher Power. I honor and respect the unique abilities of each person and help them harness their strengths to overcome their challenges.
Elizabeth A. Poth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, CSAT, CCPS, BSP-1
Verified Verified
Brookfield, WI 53045
Are you dealing with the pain of sex and porn addiction, or has the person you love been hiding sexual secrets? Have you witnessed behaviors that left you feeling betrayed? Are you a couple who wants to move out of the cycle of hurt, pain, and shame? If so, I am glad you found me. Through a compassionate partnership, I will work with you to provide focused evidenced-based tools to support your recovery from sex addiction, pornography addiction, intimacy issues, support for the betrayed partner and healing for couples impacted by infidelity.
Are you dealing with the pain of sex and porn addiction, or has the person you love been hiding sexual secrets? Have you witnessed behaviors that left you feeling betrayed? Are you a couple who wants to move out of the cycle of hurt, pain, and shame? If so, I am glad you found me. Through a compassionate partnership, I will work with you to provide focused evidenced-based tools to support your recovery from sex addiction, pornography addiction, intimacy issues, support for the betrayed partner and healing for couples impacted by infidelity.
Managing daily challenges can be difficult. Are you feeling burnt out or isolated from others? Are family relationships causing stress? Life can be overwhelming! At Lakes Counseling Center, we have a team of clinicians who specialize in various areas, ensuring you find the right fit for your needs. If we are not the "right fit," Rachael would be happy to refer you to other providers in the area. We offer services to help manage anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR, couples counseling, grief, LGBTQ+, and ADHD, to name a few.
Managing daily challenges can be difficult. Are you feeling burnt out or isolated from others? Are family relationships causing stress? Life can be overwhelming! At Lakes Counseling Center, we have a team of clinicians who specialize in various areas, ensuring you find the right fit for your needs. If we are not the "right fit," Rachael would be happy to refer you to other providers in the area. We offer services to help manage anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR, couples counseling, grief, LGBTQ+, and ADHD, to name a few.
My therapeutic style is a holistic approach of understanding the mind, body, and spirit connection by incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS) strategies when necessary. I foster self-awareness and motivation within my clients, and support emotional understanding, which allow you to manifest growth and change. I am transparent and will appropriately self-disclose to help you through a “stuck” place and gain valuable insight into yourself. My work demonstrates a passion for people and their healing journeys, and I will support you in making a connection with yourself while restoring joy to life’s wonderful gifts.
My therapeutic style is a holistic approach of understanding the mind, body, and spirit connection by incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS) strategies when necessary. I foster self-awareness and motivation within my clients, and support emotional understanding, which allow you to manifest growth and change. I am transparent and will appropriately self-disclose to help you through a “stuck” place and gain valuable insight into yourself. My work demonstrates a passion for people and their healing journeys, and I will support you in making a connection with yourself while restoring joy to life’s wonderful gifts.
Kristin Damato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brookfield, WI 53045
My practice is dedicated to supporting women through life's most challenging seasons. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in practice, I have a passion for walking with women through life’s hardships -whether that is through pregnancy and new motherhood, anxiety or depression, or relational difficulties due to complex trauma histories. I want you to feel safe and held without judgment, and provide feedback and support with the warmth of a friend but with sound knowledge and guidance you can trust.
My practice is dedicated to supporting women through life's most challenging seasons. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in practice, I have a passion for walking with women through life’s hardships -whether that is through pregnancy and new motherhood, anxiety or depression, or relational difficulties due to complex trauma histories. I want you to feel safe and held without judgment, and provide feedback and support with the warmth of a friend but with sound knowledge and guidance you can trust.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Waukesha understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Waukesha understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting New Clients! You tell yourself what happened to you wasn't real, but under the busyness of life you know it was. You see it coming up in you romantic relationships-the same type of person, the same conflict, the same experience that leaves you with a feeling like there's something wrong with you. Or, maybe you see it in your family relationships-wanting them to meet your needs and always being disappointed. Or, maybe you see it coming up in those moments of lost time-your mind spinning around past hurts. No matter how the trauma may surface, you can no longer live like this.
Accepting New Clients! You tell yourself what happened to you wasn't real, but under the busyness of life you know it was. You see it coming up in you romantic relationships-the same type of person, the same conflict, the same experience that leaves you with a feeling like there's something wrong with you. Or, maybe you see it in your family relationships-wanting them to meet your needs and always being disappointed. Or, maybe you see it coming up in those moments of lost time-your mind spinning around past hurts. No matter how the trauma may surface, you can no longer live like this.
If you suspect that your present life is being affected by your past adverse experiences, you are not alone. If you feel that it is time for you to have a trained professional to help you with your healing journey, I will be honored to offer you my knowledge and experience. I help people feel more integrated and whole after surviving trauma, so that they can live to their fullest potential.
If you suspect that your present life is being affected by your past adverse experiences, you are not alone. If you feel that it is time for you to have a trained professional to help you with your healing journey, I will be honored to offer you my knowledge and experience. I help people feel more integrated and whole after surviving trauma, so that they can live to their fullest potential.
Recovery. Healing. Rest. Balance. Empowerment. Connection. Purpose. Hope. Just pause for a moment and ask yourself which of those words resonates with you? What are you wanting out of life right now? I think you desire something different but may not know how to achieve this on your own. Whether its for mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual issues, therapy can help. By working together, we will create a plan so you can feel empowered to navigate the complexities of your life experiences and achieve the peace of mind and the balance you are looking for.
Recovery. Healing. Rest. Balance. Empowerment. Connection. Purpose. Hope. Just pause for a moment and ask yourself which of those words resonates with you? What are you wanting out of life right now? I think you desire something different but may not know how to achieve this on your own. Whether its for mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual issues, therapy can help. By working together, we will create a plan so you can feel empowered to navigate the complexities of your life experiences and achieve the peace of mind and the balance you are looking for.
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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.