Somatic Therapists in Hales Corners, WI
Anne David
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
2 Endorsed
Hales Corners, WI 53130
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapy services to adults in office, outdoor, and virtual settings. I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and dissociation or major life transitions. As an option, services can incorporate nature into the psychotherapy setting. Clients who seek services at Samara may have found office-based services to be ineffective or may be curious about trying out therapy in natural settings. Office-based sessions occur in an office located near a botanical garden and large park providing post therapy options. Regardless of your location of choice, Samara will support your journey.
I provide therapy services to adults in office, outdoor, and virtual settings. I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and dissociation or major life transitions. As an option, services can incorporate nature into the psychotherapy setting. Clients who seek services at Samara may have found office-based services to be ineffective or may be curious about trying out therapy in natural settings. Office-based sessions occur in an office located near a botanical garden and large park providing post therapy options. Regardless of your location of choice, Samara will support your journey.
I hold a trauma-informed certificate and integrate a somatic, strength-based approach.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you've been carrying a lot for a long time. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood. Imagine: walking into a space, taking a deep breath and sinking into a couch to talk about what is on your mind with no fear of judgment. Together, we slow things down and get curious about what your nervous system has learned, and how we can gently support it towards healing.
I hold a trauma-informed certificate and integrate a somatic, strength-based approach.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you've been carrying a lot for a long time. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood. Imagine: walking into a space, taking a deep breath and sinking into a couch to talk about what is on your mind with no fear of judgment. Together, we slow things down and get curious about what your nervous system has learned, and how we can gently support it towards healing.
Victoria Ducoffe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Hales Corners, WI 53130
Not accepting new clients
I entered the field of therapy with the hope that people can find safety from their worlds in the space that is created together. I strive to maintain an atmosphere of authenticity, collaboration, acceptance, and curiosity in the effort to allow each client to have their story heard and their journey explored. I believe that therapy is meant to be genuine and I will match your energy no matter what with a down-to-earth, “personal cheerleader,” spirit. I am dedicated to holding space for you and will be alongside you every step of the way!
I entered the field of therapy with the hope that people can find safety from their worlds in the space that is created together. I strive to maintain an atmosphere of authenticity, collaboration, acceptance, and curiosity in the effort to allow each client to have their story heard and their journey explored. I believe that therapy is meant to be genuine and I will match your energy no matter what with a down-to-earth, “personal cheerleader,” spirit. I am dedicated to holding space for you and will be alongside you every step of the way!
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I also incorporate mindfulness, somatic approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Adlerian therapy, and person-centered therapy into my practice.
I believe it is our greatest privilege to live life as our authentic self—but sometimes we need a guide to help us move through trauma, challenges, and thought patterns that keep us from making lasting, meaningful change. As a psychotherapist and art therapist, I am honored to support my clients in a nonjudgmental, supportive environment. I take a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to treatment, always honoring and affirming your unique lived experience.
I also incorporate mindfulness, somatic approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Adlerian therapy, and person-centered therapy into my practice.
I believe it is our greatest privilege to live life as our authentic self—but sometimes we need a guide to help us move through trauma, challenges, and thought patterns that keep us from making lasting, meaningful change. As a psychotherapist and art therapist, I am honored to support my clients in a nonjudgmental, supportive environment. I take a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to treatment, always honoring and affirming your unique lived experience.
Through EMDR and TF-CBT, we'll gently process past experiences, while mindfulness and somatic techniques help you feel more grounded, aware, and in control.
You crave closeness, but the moment it’s there, something in you tightens. You scan for signs, hold back parts of yourself, or wait for the other shoe to drop. Love has felt inconsistent, so even when something good shows up, your body stays guarded. That guarding can show up everywhere, overthinking texts, rereading conversations, or never fully relaxing even when nothing is wrong. You’re not “too much” or “too anxious.” Your system learned that connection wasn’t always safe. Healing from trauma doesn’t always look like tears or intense sessions—it can feel like slowly learning to trust yourself more and second-guess yourself less.
Through EMDR and TF-CBT, we'll gently process past experiences, while mindfulness and somatic techniques help you feel more grounded, aware, and in control.
You crave closeness, but the moment it’s there, something in you tightens. You scan for signs, hold back parts of yourself, or wait for the other shoe to drop. Love has felt inconsistent, so even when something good shows up, your body stays guarded. That guarding can show up everywhere, overthinking texts, rereading conversations, or never fully relaxing even when nothing is wrong. You’re not “too much” or “too anxious.” Your system learned that connection wasn’t always safe. Healing from trauma doesn’t always look like tears or intense sessions—it can feel like slowly learning to trust yourself more and second-guess yourself less.
Do you feel constantly overwhelmed, burned out, or like you’re running on empty—even though you’re doing everything “right”? Maybe you’re high-functioning on the outside, but inside you feel disconnected, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift.I work with individuals navigating chronic stress, burnout, and the lingering impact of trauma. Together, we make sense of what your mind and body have been carrying so you can begin to feel more regulated, present, and like yourself again.
Do you feel constantly overwhelmed, burned out, or like you’re running on empty—even though you’re doing everything “right”? Maybe you’re high-functioning on the outside, but inside you feel disconnected, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift.I work with individuals navigating chronic stress, burnout, and the lingering impact of trauma. Together, we make sense of what your mind and body have been carrying so you can begin to feel more regulated, present, and like yourself again.
David is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in guiding adults in exploring and identifying patterns that influence anxiety and depression. He has more than 20 years experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a diversity of work settings. David is thoughtful and compassionate with an educational background in philosophy and psychology. Some of the approaches he identifies with to influence positive growth and healing are Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, phylosophical and Holistic modalities. David works both virtually and in-person and can be contacted by phone or email.
David is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in guiding adults in exploring and identifying patterns that influence anxiety and depression. He has more than 20 years experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a diversity of work settings. David is thoughtful and compassionate with an educational background in philosophy and psychology. Some of the approaches he identifies with to influence positive growth and healing are Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, phylosophical and Holistic modalities. David works both virtually and in-person and can be contacted by phone or email.
My practice supports women who are deeply critical of themselves-helping them reach a place of self-acceptance, confidence and peace. When it feels like the world is working against you and nothing makes sense anymore, I'll use a gentle, supportive approach to help you feel grounded, recentered and back in control. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and supportive experience that leaves you feeling lighter, more balanced, and less alone. Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing a woman you can truly feel proud of.
My practice supports women who are deeply critical of themselves-helping them reach a place of self-acceptance, confidence and peace. When it feels like the world is working against you and nothing makes sense anymore, I'll use a gentle, supportive approach to help you feel grounded, recentered and back in control. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and supportive experience that leaves you feeling lighter, more balanced, and less alone. Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing a woman you can truly feel proud of.
My approach blends EMDR, mindfulness, energetic, and somatic techniques.
You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but life still feels heavy. You value working on your own terms, but managing all the moving parts (work, relationships, self-care, etc) often feels overwhelming, leaving you drained and anxious. If you’re navigating life as neurodivergent without fully understanding your unique way of thinking or experiencing the world, meeting expectations can be exhausting. You want to live authentically, but it’s hard to know what that looks like. I see you. Together, we’ll explore how to let go of the pressures you’ve carried and make space for your true self to show up, without apology.
My approach blends EMDR, mindfulness, energetic, and somatic techniques.
You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but life still feels heavy. You value working on your own terms, but managing all the moving parts (work, relationships, self-care, etc) often feels overwhelming, leaving you drained and anxious. If you’re navigating life as neurodivergent without fully understanding your unique way of thinking or experiencing the world, meeting expectations can be exhausting. You want to live authentically, but it’s hard to know what that looks like. I see you. Together, we’ll explore how to let go of the pressures you’ve carried and make space for your true self to show up, without apology.
I am trained in somatic approaches and really value the inherent power of helping our systems slow down and utilizing creative interventions to help mobilize and digest trauma stored in the body.
Hey, I'm Angela! I'm a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. As part of the queer community, I understand the unique circumstances that can often come along with this lived experience, and I enjoy working with fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals in addition to folks from all walks of life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, CPTSD, SH/SI, identity exploration, grief & loss, and those living and coping with chronic illnesses, and/or life changes & transitions. I also find value in examining societal structures and systems that impact our mental and physical health as well.
I am trained in somatic approaches and really value the inherent power of helping our systems slow down and utilizing creative interventions to help mobilize and digest trauma stored in the body.
Hey, I'm Angela! I'm a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. As part of the queer community, I understand the unique circumstances that can often come along with this lived experience, and I enjoy working with fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals in addition to folks from all walks of life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, CPTSD, SH/SI, identity exploration, grief & loss, and those living and coping with chronic illnesses, and/or life changes & transitions. I also find value in examining societal structures and systems that impact our mental and physical health as well.
I offer a collaborative, nervous system–informed approach that integrates somatic therapy, parts work, and EMDR to support healing with care, choice, and self-trust.
Healing takes courage, especially when trauma and anxiety have kept you stuck in survival mode. I help women gently restore nervous system balance and build a more grounded, connected life.
Many of the women I work with are insightful, capable, and self-aware—yet still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. You may experience anxiety, emotional shutdown, people-pleasing, or relationship dynamics that feel familiar but painful. These responses are not signs of weakness; they reflect a nervous system shaped by lived experience.
I offer a collaborative, nervous system–informed approach that integrates somatic therapy, parts work, and EMDR to support healing with care, choice, and self-trust.
Healing takes courage, especially when trauma and anxiety have kept you stuck in survival mode. I help women gently restore nervous system balance and build a more grounded, connected life.
Many of the women I work with are insightful, capable, and self-aware—yet still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. You may experience anxiety, emotional shutdown, people-pleasing, or relationship dynamics that feel familiar but painful. These responses are not signs of weakness; they reflect a nervous system shaped by lived experience.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, and I want to acknowledge your courage in taking this brave step forward! My priority is to create a warm and inviting space for you to feel safe and understood. In our work together, I strive to empower and support you in a collaborative and nonjudgmental way as you process your emotions and grow at your own pace. I often work with young adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, life transitions, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, and more. I'm passionate about offering a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, affirming space that fosters connection and self-compassion!
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, and I want to acknowledge your courage in taking this brave step forward! My priority is to create a warm and inviting space for you to feel safe and understood. In our work together, I strive to empower and support you in a collaborative and nonjudgmental way as you process your emotions and grow at your own pace. I often work with young adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, life transitions, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, and more. I'm passionate about offering a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, affirming space that fosters connection and self-compassion!
Through a combination of attachment, somatic, play, mindfulness, and art-based methods, I tailor therapy to meet children and teens where they are, in ways that feel safe, supportive, and engaging.
Sometimes, life feels too big for little shoulders to carry. I empower children, adolescents, and emerging adult women carrying heavy feelings or experiences that are hard to name. Many face trauma, family stress, anxiety, mood swings, social withdrawal, behaviors labeled as defiance, or pressure to perform. They crave a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where they can be seen, heard, and understood; one that nurtures confidence, encourages emotional exploration, and helps them grow resilience and find steadiness.
Through a combination of attachment, somatic, play, mindfulness, and art-based methods, I tailor therapy to meet children and teens where they are, in ways that feel safe, supportive, and engaging.
Sometimes, life feels too big for little shoulders to carry. I empower children, adolescents, and emerging adult women carrying heavy feelings or experiences that are hard to name. Many face trauma, family stress, anxiety, mood swings, social withdrawal, behaviors labeled as defiance, or pressure to perform. They crave a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where they can be seen, heard, and understood; one that nurtures confidence, encourages emotional exploration, and helps them grow resilience and find steadiness.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge your bravery in making it to this stage of your journey. You may have acknowledged that you feel stuck due to experiences you had long ago or more recent. Maybe you’ve noticed a change in your relationships or an inner-critic that lingers. Perhaps you feel disconnected from yourself and want to feel more confident in all aspects of your life. I specialize in helping teens and adults work through trauma and its expressions, including relational wounds, chronic self-doubt, trouble with boundary setting, and more. We'll work to process your story to explore who you are and want to become.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge your bravery in making it to this stage of your journey. You may have acknowledged that you feel stuck due to experiences you had long ago or more recent. Maybe you’ve noticed a change in your relationships or an inner-critic that lingers. Perhaps you feel disconnected from yourself and want to feel more confident in all aspects of your life. I specialize in helping teens and adults work through trauma and its expressions, including relational wounds, chronic self-doubt, trouble with boundary setting, and more. We'll work to process your story to explore who you are and want to become.
You're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or maybe even fearful of the future. All you've been wanting is to feel understood and validated by those around you. You remember times when you've felt better, more yourself, but now you just feel so disconnected. Going through challenges like these can feel really isolating, but you do not need to go it alone. Connecting with a therapist can be a great way to start your healing process. My favorite part of being a therapist is having the opportunity to sit across from someone and help them feel seen, valued and understood, while also offering day to day tools to help them feel better.
You're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or maybe even fearful of the future. All you've been wanting is to feel understood and validated by those around you. You remember times when you've felt better, more yourself, but now you just feel so disconnected. Going through challenges like these can feel really isolating, but you do not need to go it alone. Connecting with a therapist can be a great way to start your healing process. My favorite part of being a therapist is having the opportunity to sit across from someone and help them feel seen, valued and understood, while also offering day to day tools to help them feel better.
Individual and EMDR therapy. You might be someone who is frustrated with the world, feeling like you have to be perfect even as everything falls apart around you. Maybe you didn’t grow up with the best support, or you are not feeling well in life right now. On one hand, you have everything together, but on the other hand, it's all falling apart. In therapy, my goal is to go beyond just coping skills and get to the root of what is creating this uneasy feeling.
Sessions with me feel like an open, judgment-free, and fun conversation while also getting the support, structure, and honesty that you need.
Individual and EMDR therapy. You might be someone who is frustrated with the world, feeling like you have to be perfect even as everything falls apart around you. Maybe you didn’t grow up with the best support, or you are not feeling well in life right now. On one hand, you have everything together, but on the other hand, it's all falling apart. In therapy, my goal is to go beyond just coping skills and get to the root of what is creating this uneasy feeling.
Sessions with me feel like an open, judgment-free, and fun conversation while also getting the support, structure, and honesty that you need.
Are you feeling stuck? If you're a woman or teen navigating trauma or grief—whether it’s one big event or a thousand papercuts—you’re not alone. We can work together to explore your experiences and find a way forward. I keep it real in therapy—you’ll get my authentic self, no judgment, no fluff. My goal is to make therapy a safe, honest space where you can talk about the things you might not be able to anywhere else. And yes, we might even laugh sometimes.
Are you feeling stuck? If you're a woman or teen navigating trauma or grief—whether it’s one big event or a thousand papercuts—you’re not alone. We can work together to explore your experiences and find a way forward. I keep it real in therapy—you’ll get my authentic self, no judgment, no fluff. My goal is to make therapy a safe, honest space where you can talk about the things you might not be able to anywhere else. And yes, we might even laugh sometimes.
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!
Have you noticed that you feel as if you have lost yourself to your own emotional reactions? Are you overworking yourself and just can't seem to get a break, where your life is hectic and not manageable? When you wake up in the morning, do you notice that you are hit immediately with feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or even hopeless? And when you think about yourself are you overcome with shame that you just can't “get over it” like there is "something wrong with me"?
Have you noticed that you feel as if you have lost yourself to your own emotional reactions? Are you overworking yourself and just can't seem to get a break, where your life is hectic and not manageable? When you wake up in the morning, do you notice that you are hit immediately with feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or even hopeless? And when you think about yourself are you overcome with shame that you just can't “get over it” like there is "something wrong with me"?
Welcome! I am so happy you are here. I hope to create a supportive and calming space for you to explore your inner world and experiences. My goal is to guide you in cultivating a more meaningful self-understanding by helping you explore the underlying causes of your pain and empowering you to embrace your authentic self.
Welcome! I am so happy you are here. I hope to create a supportive and calming space for you to explore your inner world and experiences. My goal is to guide you in cultivating a more meaningful self-understanding by helping you explore the underlying causes of your pain and empowering you to embrace your authentic self.
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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.