Somatic Therapists in West Allis, WI
Using these methods, we'll address how past experiences affect your emotions and body, build coping skills, and reduce somatic symptoms, helping you heal.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship challenges? You're not alone. I create a safe, compassionate space to help you navigate life's difficulties. Whether you're dealing with depression, parenting stress, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll uncover your strengths, build resilience, and create positive change. You have the power to transform your life, and I'm committed to guiding you through this journey.
Using these methods, we'll address how past experiences affect your emotions and body, build coping skills, and reduce somatic symptoms, helping you heal.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship challenges? You're not alone. I create a safe, compassionate space to help you navigate life's difficulties. Whether you're dealing with depression, parenting stress, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll uncover your strengths, build resilience, and create positive change. You have the power to transform your life, and I'm committed to guiding you through this journey.
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!
Life can sometimes present unique challenges. Traumatic and stressful events may disrupt your sense of security, leading to feelings of emotional pain, helplessness, and disconnection. I believe that everyone possesses inner strength to overcome life's difficulties. I view psychotherapy as a powerful tool that can help you discover and reconnect with your own inner resources.
Life can sometimes present unique challenges. Traumatic and stressful events may disrupt your sense of security, leading to feelings of emotional pain, helplessness, and disconnection. I believe that everyone possesses inner strength to overcome life's difficulties. I view psychotherapy as a powerful tool that can help you discover and reconnect with your own inner resources.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - West Allis 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 - West Allis 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.
Asking for help isn’t easy, and I understand that personally. My practice is rooted in respecting who you are and where you are in your journey toward support. With over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and recently certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), I’m committed to providing a supportive, non-judgmental environment where individuals of all incomes, identities, cultures, and abilities can develop strategies for personal growth.
Asking for help isn’t easy, and I understand that personally. My practice is rooted in respecting who you are and where you are in your journey toward support. With over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and recently certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), I’m committed to providing a supportive, non-judgmental environment where individuals of all incomes, identities, cultures, and abilities can develop strategies for personal growth.
I work from a person-centered and relational approach, incorporating somatic interventions and IFS.
I primarily work with folks experiencing identity questions, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with inattention/making decisions. My passion lies in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I also work with teenagers who hope to prepare for adulthood and improve their familial relationships. I look at the circumstances and systems surrounding each client, and tailor my approach to meet these unique needs. My clients typically experience more confidence in who they are, navigating their relationships, and self-expression.
I work from a person-centered and relational approach, incorporating somatic interventions and IFS.
I primarily work with folks experiencing identity questions, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with inattention/making decisions. My passion lies in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I also work with teenagers who hope to prepare for adulthood and improve their familial relationships. I look at the circumstances and systems surrounding each client, and tailor my approach to meet these unique needs. My clients typically experience more confidence in who they are, navigating their relationships, and self-expression.
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.
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.
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.
I use a variety of techniques to support your treatment goals including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic and mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems.
You will be greeted with warmth and empathy during your therapeutic journey. I will walk alongside you, without judgment, while you meet your greatest potential and end cycles that no longer serve you. I recognize that changing behaviors, beliefs and thoughts can be challenging and will meet you with patience and genuine compassion.
I use a variety of techniques to support your treatment goals including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic and mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems.
You will be greeted with warmth and empathy during your therapeutic journey. I will walk alongside you, without judgment, while you meet your greatest potential and end cycles that no longer serve you. I recognize that changing behaviors, beliefs and thoughts can be challenging and will meet you with patience and genuine compassion.
I believe that healing begins with a strength that exists within ourselves. My role as a therapist is to help you connect with your inner strength that will provide the source of healing and creating meaningful change in your life. I also believe healing is fostered through healthy connection-with both self and with others. I take a holistic approach that honors the mind-body connection and recognizes how our thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences are deeply interconnected.
I believe that healing begins with a strength that exists within ourselves. My role as a therapist is to help you connect with your inner strength that will provide the source of healing and creating meaningful change in your life. I also believe healing is fostered through healthy connection-with both self and with others. I take a holistic approach that honors the mind-body connection and recognizes how our thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences are deeply interconnected.
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. Carl R. Rogers. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your path forward? If so, you're in the right place. I am a dedicated Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a passion for empowering individuals to rise to life's challenges and live more fulfilling lives.
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. Carl R. Rogers. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your path forward? If so, you're in the right place. I am a dedicated Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a passion for empowering individuals to rise to life's challenges and live more fulfilling lives.
I integrate evidence-based approaches, skills, and somatic interventions (EMDR and brainspotting), while creating a space for deeper reflection, emotional processing, and meaningful change.
You’ve spent much of your life taking care of others, being who people needed, and putting your own needs aside. You may be used to holding it all together, even when you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you really are.
If you come from a background where responsibility, sacrifice, or cultural and family expectations played a big role, it can be especially hard to slow down and ask yourself what you need. On the outside, things may look “fine,” but internally, something feels off.
Together, we’ll create room to explore your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and begin building a life you want.
I integrate evidence-based approaches, skills, and somatic interventions (EMDR and brainspotting), while creating a space for deeper reflection, emotional processing, and meaningful change.
You’ve spent much of your life taking care of others, being who people needed, and putting your own needs aside. You may be used to holding it all together, even when you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you really are.
If you come from a background where responsibility, sacrifice, or cultural and family expectations played a big role, it can be especially hard to slow down and ask yourself what you need. On the outside, things may look “fine,” but internally, something feels off.
Together, we’ll create room to explore your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and begin building a life you want.
I use a combination of approaches including The Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), EMDR, mindfulness techniques, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and other somatic and humanistic approaches.
I view psychotherapy as a powerful tool for breaking out of confusion and pain. I work with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, performance, life transitions, job problems, relationship issues, loneliness, and unhappiness. I actively and compassionately work with individuals (adults and adolescents) to help them regain a sense of hope, meaning, and connection in their lives, improving their coping skills and to manage daily stress and overcome destructive behaviors. As a therapist, I work with people to create the lives they want, allowing them to interact more successfully in their families, relationships, and the broader community.
I use a combination of approaches including The Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), EMDR, mindfulness techniques, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and other somatic and humanistic approaches.
I view psychotherapy as a powerful tool for breaking out of confusion and pain. I work with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, performance, life transitions, job problems, relationship issues, loneliness, and unhappiness. I actively and compassionately work with individuals (adults and adolescents) to help them regain a sense of hope, meaning, and connection in their lives, improving their coping skills and to manage daily stress and overcome destructive behaviors. As a therapist, I work with people to create the lives they want, allowing them to interact more successfully in their families, relationships, and the broader community.
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I integrate EFT, EMDR and somatic practices within a relational, trauma-informed framework.
The quality of our therapeutic alliance shapes the depth of change and what becomes possible in therapy. The patterns that influence your relationships often emerge in the therapeutic process, becoming a living part of our work together. My approach is non-pathologizing and recognizes that our suffering and joy are shaped by the histories we carry, the families and communities we belong to and the broader social context we live within. I support clients in making sense of their lived experiences while honoring their intersecting identities. I value both the depth of this work and the room for humor in our connection.
I integrate EFT, EMDR and somatic practices within a relational, trauma-informed framework.
The quality of our therapeutic alliance shapes the depth of change and what becomes possible in therapy. The patterns that influence your relationships often emerge in the therapeutic process, becoming a living part of our work together. My approach is non-pathologizing and recognizes that our suffering and joy are shaped by the histories we carry, the families and communities we belong to and the broader social context we live within. I support clients in making sense of their lived experiences while honoring their intersecting identities. I value both the depth of this work and the room for humor in our connection.
We have immediate availability for therapy appointments, in person or via telehealth. Serving Kenosha, Racine, Mt. Pleasant, Somers.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by current challenges or past experiences, and unsure how to move forward. Therapy can provide a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions and begin creating meaningful change.
With over 25 years of experience, I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered as you take steps toward healing and personal growth.
We have immediate availability for therapy appointments, in person or via telehealth. Serving Kenosha, Racine, Mt. Pleasant, Somers.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by current challenges or past experiences, and unsure how to move forward. Therapy can provide a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions and begin creating meaningful change.
With over 25 years of experience, I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered as you take steps toward healing and personal growth.
In trying times, feeling overwhelmed is a normal human response. Many people, and those who care about them, can feel pulled in multiple directions while trying to stay grounded and connected to themselves, their values, their responsibilities, and their relationships. When ecosystems of care are stretched, fatigued, or limited, pressure can build and begin to impact well-being and a sense of direction about what comes next. As a therapist, I offer a steady, compassionate space to pause with curiosity, make sense of what’s unfolding, and move beyond survival mode toward renewed understanding, reconnection, growth, and purpose.
In trying times, feeling overwhelmed is a normal human response. Many people, and those who care about them, can feel pulled in multiple directions while trying to stay grounded and connected to themselves, their values, their responsibilities, and their relationships. When ecosystems of care are stretched, fatigued, or limited, pressure can build and begin to impact well-being and a sense of direction about what comes next. As a therapist, I offer a steady, compassionate space to pause with curiosity, make sense of what’s unfolding, and move beyond survival mode toward renewed understanding, reconnection, growth, and purpose.
Starting therapy is a brave and meaningful decision, and I truly admire your commitment to personal growth. My aim is to assist in making your journey both fulfilling and impactful. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, manage anxiety, overcome depression, and heal from trauma, using a collaborative and client-focused approach. Every session is uniquely designed to meet your specific needs and goals. When you're ready to begin, know that I provide a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can genuinely be yourself.
Starting therapy is a brave and meaningful decision, and I truly admire your commitment to personal growth. My aim is to assist in making your journey both fulfilling and impactful. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, manage anxiety, overcome depression, and heal from trauma, using a collaborative and client-focused approach. Every session is uniquely designed to meet your specific needs and goals. When you're ready to begin, know that I provide a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can genuinely be yourself.
My name is Elmo, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner specializing in trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, Autism & ADHD, and coping with chronic illness.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and affirming. I love helping people remember who they are through mindfulness, playfulness, and humor. I am uniquely skilled at liberating people from the grip of shame, and compassionately supporting people that may not feel like they fit into a box.
My name is Elmo, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner specializing in trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, Autism & ADHD, and coping with chronic illness.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and affirming. I love helping people remember who they are through mindfulness, playfulness, and humor. I am uniquely skilled at liberating people from the grip of shame, and compassionately supporting people that may not feel like they fit into a box.
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!
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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.