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Maria Christina Lopez
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
As human beings I believe we all hold the power to heal from within. Be it trauma, grief, integrating medicine, or the simple ins and outs of your day to day, you are invited to explore and integrate all parts of yourself without judgment. Weaving together my multicultural upbringing, training in Mindfulness, and love for the natural world around us, I've develop a holistic whole-person approach where I work experientially with my clients. Together, with mother earth, a safe space is created where you can be nurtured and held on your healing journey. Some days we may sit by the creek chatting, and others making herbal medicine.
As human beings I believe we all hold the power to heal from within. Be it trauma, grief, integrating medicine, or the simple ins and outs of your day to day, you are invited to explore and integrate all parts of yourself without judgment. Weaving together my multicultural upbringing, training in Mindfulness, and love for the natural world around us, I've develop a holistic whole-person approach where I work experientially with my clients. Together, with mother earth, a safe space is created where you can be nurtured and held on your healing journey. Some days we may sit by the creek chatting, and others making herbal medicine.
(720) 897-1267 View (720) 897-1267
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David Audelo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
I apply effective mindfulness, somatic, and social justice approaches to support clients to feel skillful as they explore their deepest concerns.
I work with individuals struggling with the effects of unresolved trauma, which can look like experiences of anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, as well as challenges in relationships and sex life. My counseling incorporates a mind/ body approach that is based on an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and that is highly attuned to cultural and societal context so as to promote more possibilities for healing. My aspiration is to support my clients to feel keenly aware of their sense of empowerment, agency, and wholeness in the present moment rather than feeling defenseless against overwhelming emotions and bodily states.
I apply effective mindfulness, somatic, and social justice approaches to support clients to feel skillful as they explore their deepest concerns.
I work with individuals struggling with the effects of unresolved trauma, which can look like experiences of anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, as well as challenges in relationships and sex life. My counseling incorporates a mind/ body approach that is based on an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and that is highly attuned to cultural and societal context so as to promote more possibilities for healing. My aspiration is to support my clients to feel keenly aware of their sense of empowerment, agency, and wholeness in the present moment rather than feeling defenseless against overwhelming emotions and bodily states.
(303) 622-5394 View (303) 622-5394
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Healing Connections: Therapy Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Our team is trained in a variety of modalities such as EMDR, somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, attachment work with couples/families, and skill acquisition.
We are a Colorado-based collective of therapists bringing our rich backgrounds together to help clients integrate and move through challenges. We provide diverse approaches to meet our clients needs and support them where they are. Our therapists support clients of all ages working with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, chronic illness, recovery, grief, as well as other challenges that can arise in everyday life. Each therapist brings their own unique perspective and experience to the therapeutic relationship, and all of our providers are dedicated to client-centered, trauma-informed care.
Our team is trained in a variety of modalities such as EMDR, somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, attachment work with couples/families, and skill acquisition.
We are a Colorado-based collective of therapists bringing our rich backgrounds together to help clients integrate and move through challenges. We provide diverse approaches to meet our clients needs and support them where they are. Our therapists support clients of all ages working with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, chronic illness, recovery, grief, as well as other challenges that can arise in everyday life. Each therapist brings their own unique perspective and experience to the therapeutic relationship, and all of our providers are dedicated to client-centered, trauma-informed care.
(970) 715-8506 View (970) 715-8506
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Jen Ross
MA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
Drawing upon extensive training in somatic psychology, attachment theories, life cycles, developmental stages, therapeutic movement, subtle energy, and social justice.
I hold radical space for your nervous system to unwind & your souls growth to emerge. I practice an inclusive, human forward approach to therapy that encourages us all to work towards a more spiritually aligned, socially just, fully expressed life & world. My work as a psychotherapist is deeply rooted in each body as a container of infinite intelligence, in a body that is free of limitation, & a body that is liberated and expressive of its truth. My gift is to pin-point wounds & patterns holding you back so I can support you in whatever you’re needing most. From there I help you connect to your deepest sense of self.
Drawing upon extensive training in somatic psychology, attachment theories, life cycles, developmental stages, therapeutic movement, subtle energy, and social justice.
I hold radical space for your nervous system to unwind & your souls growth to emerge. I practice an inclusive, human forward approach to therapy that encourages us all to work towards a more spiritually aligned, socially just, fully expressed life & world. My work as a psychotherapist is deeply rooted in each body as a container of infinite intelligence, in a body that is free of limitation, & a body that is liberated and expressive of its truth. My gift is to pin-point wounds & patterns holding you back so I can support you in whatever you’re needing most. From there I help you connect to your deepest sense of self.
(720) 408-7955 View (720) 408-7955
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Susan Virginia Saralegui
Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Susan Virginia Saralegui, MA, LPC, ATR is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, Shamanic Practitioner and founder of Spark of Valor. Susan’s practice is inspired by the natural world and a belief in the healing power of innate wisdom and creativity. Over the last decade, Susan has worked with youth, adults, and families in a variety of professional settings ranging from a Federal Veterans Affairs Hospital to a state psychiatric residential hospital (where she facilitated acute inpatient care for adolescents and adults) to a school setting working with young children.
Susan Virginia Saralegui, MA, LPC, ATR is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, Shamanic Practitioner and founder of Spark of Valor. Susan’s practice is inspired by the natural world and a belief in the healing power of innate wisdom and creativity. Over the last decade, Susan has worked with youth, adults, and families in a variety of professional settings ranging from a Federal Veterans Affairs Hospital to a state psychiatric residential hospital (where she facilitated acute inpatient care for adolescents and adults) to a school setting working with young children.
(720) 650-0524 View (720) 650-0524
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Claire Phillips - Square Peg Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
I draw on my experiences in parts work, contemplative, somatic, Internal Family Systems, energy psychology, mindfulness, the visual arts, & as a mother to support & collaborate on your unique journey to recovery, integration, healing, celebration, & joy.
Would you like to set clear boundaries? Change persistent patterns that arise in relationships? Ease your heart’s longing to belong? Engage transitions thoughtfully and with empowerment? Embrace a greater sense of connection & well-being? Be more kindhearted with yourself & loved ones? Support your child living a more joyful life? These aspirations are natural, indicating a courageous readiness to reach a fuller potential and greater well-being. Adults express themselves through stories; children through play. Words & play activate the nervous & neural systems allowing access to emotions, thoughts, & sensations.
I draw on my experiences in parts work, contemplative, somatic, Internal Family Systems, energy psychology, mindfulness, the visual arts, & as a mother to support & collaborate on your unique journey to recovery, integration, healing, celebration, & joy.
Would you like to set clear boundaries? Change persistent patterns that arise in relationships? Ease your heart’s longing to belong? Engage transitions thoughtfully and with empowerment? Embrace a greater sense of connection & well-being? Be more kindhearted with yourself & loved ones? Support your child living a more joyful life? These aspirations are natural, indicating a courageous readiness to reach a fuller potential and greater well-being. Adults express themselves through stories; children through play. Words & play activate the nervous & neural systems allowing access to emotions, thoughts, & sensations.
(720) 548-2596 View (720) 548-2596
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Keri Signoracci- Relationship And Sex Therapist
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I am trained in a variety of relationship and couples-specific therapies that incorporate mindfulness techniques, somatic practices, attachment-based interventions, psychobiological approaches, and solution-focused coaching.
You have arrived at the right place if you long for more emotional connection, intimacy, sexual fulfillment, productive communication, and security! I will support you as you strive to achieve satisfaction and fulfillment in love and relationships.
I am trained in a variety of relationship and couples-specific therapies that incorporate mindfulness techniques, somatic practices, attachment-based interventions, psychobiological approaches, and solution-focused coaching.
You have arrived at the right place if you long for more emotional connection, intimacy, sexual fulfillment, productive communication, and security! I will support you as you strive to achieve satisfaction and fulfillment in love and relationships.
(303) 641-1514 View (303) 641-1514
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Teena Evert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
How did things get this bad? You remember the early days of your marriage and all the love and laughter you shared. Now, it’s hard to even be in the same room with your husband without fighting. So, you’ve started to avoid each other. You take the long way home from work and run needless errands. You feel guilty about it, but at least if you’re apart, you’re not arguing. You’ve tried so many ways to repair things. Reading relationship self-help books, subscribing to marriage advice podcasts, you’ve even floated the idea of seeing a therapist. But every attempt at fixing things just seems to push your husband further away.
How did things get this bad? You remember the early days of your marriage and all the love and laughter you shared. Now, it’s hard to even be in the same room with your husband without fighting. So, you’ve started to avoid each other. You take the long way home from work and run needless errands. You feel guilty about it, but at least if you’re apart, you’re not arguing. You’ve tried so many ways to repair things. Reading relationship self-help books, subscribing to marriage advice podcasts, you’ve even floated the idea of seeing a therapist. But every attempt at fixing things just seems to push your husband further away.
(720) 637-4901 View (720) 637-4901
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Liz Zhou | Emdr Intensives
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Accepting NEW Clients, 5/24: Are you a highly sensitive, neurodivergent person who feels uncomfortable in your own skin? You’ve spent your life feeling different, struggling with a loud inner critic. In order to fit in, you’ve learned to mask your true self — your deepest emotions & thoughts, your natural ways of speaking & moving. You’re so used to the mask, you’re not sure who the real you is. After being told many times that you’re “too sensitive,” you don't know how to trust yourself. There are painful experiences you know you need to process. You’re ready to heal & feel more at peace with yourself. I’d love to support you.
Accepting NEW Clients, 5/24: Are you a highly sensitive, neurodivergent person who feels uncomfortable in your own skin? You’ve spent your life feeling different, struggling with a loud inner critic. In order to fit in, you’ve learned to mask your true self — your deepest emotions & thoughts, your natural ways of speaking & moving. You’re so used to the mask, you’re not sure who the real you is. After being told many times that you’re “too sensitive,” you don't know how to trust yourself. There are painful experiences you know you need to process. You’re ready to heal & feel more at peace with yourself. I’d love to support you.
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Emily Karlicek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
I use an eclectic approach, pulling from DBT, CBT, Psychodynamic, and Somatic interventions, to name a few.
The most important part of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Non-judgment. Trust. Compassion. Acceptance. I encourage clients to work from within this space, creating a curiosity towards the innate workings of the self. "The curious paradox of life is that once I accept myself as I am, it is then I can change." Carl Rogers
I use an eclectic approach, pulling from DBT, CBT, Psychodynamic, and Somatic interventions, to name a few.
The most important part of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Non-judgment. Trust. Compassion. Acceptance. I encourage clients to work from within this space, creating a curiosity towards the innate workings of the self. "The curious paradox of life is that once I accept myself as I am, it is then I can change." Carl Rogers
(720) 597-7895 View (720) 597-7895
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Erica Laskin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Healing and growth are not linear processes. Often, before we can become who we’re meant to be, we first need to unlearn and understand who we’ve been. Erica believes that being an effective counselor, therapist, and coach means developing a personalized and individualized approach for each client. By combining elements of clinical therapy and life coaching, Erica offers her clients a wide variety of modalities, frameworks, skills, and support along their journeys.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Healing and growth are not linear processes. Often, before we can become who we’re meant to be, we first need to unlearn and understand who we’ve been. Erica believes that being an effective counselor, therapist, and coach means developing a personalized and individualized approach for each client. By combining elements of clinical therapy and life coaching, Erica offers her clients a wide variety of modalities, frameworks, skills, and support along their journeys.
(720) 790-7198 View (720) 790-7198
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Suzanne Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Hi, I am passionate about providing counseling services. Have you lost your balance in relationships, work etc and need to recalibrate? I am here to help you. Together we can find understanding, relief, ways to cope and improve your life. My practice focuses on helping individuals and couples. Using a direct and interactive approach, my goal is to foster increased self-awareness and insight. Suggesting alternative approaches, I help clients develop skills needed to function in their lives more wholly. In the most empathetic way, I am going to challenge your thinking so you start to feel better.
Hi, I am passionate about providing counseling services. Have you lost your balance in relationships, work etc and need to recalibrate? I am here to help you. Together we can find understanding, relief, ways to cope and improve your life. My practice focuses on helping individuals and couples. Using a direct and interactive approach, my goal is to foster increased self-awareness and insight. Suggesting alternative approaches, I help clients develop skills needed to function in their lives more wholly. In the most empathetic way, I am going to challenge your thinking so you start to feel better.
(720) 743-5903 View (720) 743-5903
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Sashi Gerzon-Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
We are always, already in relationship. Whether it is a relationship to another person, place, or oneself, we are in some way connected to and affected by our surroundings. It's in relationship that our deepest hurt can take place, and it's also in relationship that our most profound and liberating healing can occur. Let's utilize relationship- yours and mine, other relationships in your life (partner or friends), and the greater context of society, and nature to illuminate your unconscious patterning, and support you in finding new, intentional ways of being that bring you greater joy, clarity, and wellbeing.
We are always, already in relationship. Whether it is a relationship to another person, place, or oneself, we are in some way connected to and affected by our surroundings. It's in relationship that our deepest hurt can take place, and it's also in relationship that our most profound and liberating healing can occur. Let's utilize relationship- yours and mine, other relationships in your life (partner or friends), and the greater context of society, and nature to illuminate your unconscious patterning, and support you in finding new, intentional ways of being that bring you greater joy, clarity, and wellbeing.
(720) 702-1705 View (720) 702-1705
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Tiana Mile
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT, RMT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Are you a therapist, healthcare provider, educator, leader, parent, and/or sensitive and caring human wanting to become more present and integrated so that you can fully show up in your life? My practice is rooted in body centered trauma approaches, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and compassion practices, attachment theory, and ketamine assisted therapy. Our work will support you to understand your history, reconnect to the innate wisdom of your internal experience and body, and transform your pain and challenges (like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges) into growth, meaning, and resilience.
Are you a therapist, healthcare provider, educator, leader, parent, and/or sensitive and caring human wanting to become more present and integrated so that you can fully show up in your life? My practice is rooted in body centered trauma approaches, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and compassion practices, attachment theory, and ketamine assisted therapy. Our work will support you to understand your history, reconnect to the innate wisdom of your internal experience and body, and transform your pain and challenges (like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges) into growth, meaning, and resilience.
(720) 893-8591 View (720) 893-8591
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Becca Reymann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, emotion regulation, relationship issues, and the impact of oppressive systems. I am a somatic (body-based) therapist dedicated to creating an affirming space for you to bring your full self to therapy and be met with genuine compassion and care. I work with you from a collaborative, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to support you in moving in the direction you hope to go in life. My approach is holistic and recognizes the importance of mind-body connection in healing and growth.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, emotion regulation, relationship issues, and the impact of oppressive systems. I am a somatic (body-based) therapist dedicated to creating an affirming space for you to bring your full self to therapy and be met with genuine compassion and care. I work with you from a collaborative, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to support you in moving in the direction you hope to go in life. My approach is holistic and recognizes the importance of mind-body connection in healing and growth.
(720) 594-4127 View (720) 594-4127
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Richard Sanderson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
In this age of narcissism and self-discovery, many are feeling isolated and alienated from others, causing us to reassess our relationships and personal choices. Many are disillusioned, anxious and depressed due to unwanted life experiences that threaten our sense of security and block our path to happiness. During this time of cultural and personal insecurity, some seek a space for guided reflection, discovery and contemplation of possibilities previously unconsidered. I provide services that promote healthy outcomes and empower clients to make authentic, self-directed changes that align with personal needs, values and aspirations.
In this age of narcissism and self-discovery, many are feeling isolated and alienated from others, causing us to reassess our relationships and personal choices. Many are disillusioned, anxious and depressed due to unwanted life experiences that threaten our sense of security and block our path to happiness. During this time of cultural and personal insecurity, some seek a space for guided reflection, discovery and contemplation of possibilities previously unconsidered. I provide services that promote healthy outcomes and empower clients to make authentic, self-directed changes that align with personal needs, values and aspirations.
(719) 212-2065 View (719) 212-2065
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Julie L. Holburn
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC, EMDR
Not Verified Not Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Maybe you've been feeling anxious, depressed or your relationships are struggling. Feeling overwhelmed from depression, PTSD or anxiety can negatively affect your job, your confidence and your ability to be present on a daily basis. You might be thinking - "Nobody knows what I'm going through" - or have thoughts telling you - “You are not good enough.” Maybe you've felt lost and hopeless. You do not have to go through this alone.
Maybe you've been feeling anxious, depressed or your relationships are struggling. Feeling overwhelmed from depression, PTSD or anxiety can negatively affect your job, your confidence and your ability to be present on a daily basis. You might be thinking - "Nobody knows what I'm going through" - or have thoughts telling you - “You are not good enough.” Maybe you've felt lost and hopeless. You do not have to go through this alone.
(720) 897-3909 View (720) 897-3909
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Megan Phippen - Somatic Sex And Relationship Therapist
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I specialize in integrating traditional talk therapy with mindfulness, transpersonal, and somatic practices to reconnect you with your body's wisdom, release trauma imprints, and create a more vibrant, aligned, and fulfilling life all around.
Are you longing for a deeper understanding of yourself, your sexuality, and your relationships? Are you ready to heal old wounds, explore your expression, and cultivate relationships that thrive? As a Somatic Sex and Relationship Counselor, I specialize in empowering individuals and couples who are hungry for more in life- more intimacy, more pleasure, and more authentic connection! Whether you're dealing with desire differences, healing from trauma, navigating relationship conflicts, or seeking to deepen your connection with yourself or a partner, together we will create a safe space for your exploration and transformation.
I specialize in integrating traditional talk therapy with mindfulness, transpersonal, and somatic practices to reconnect you with your body's wisdom, release trauma imprints, and create a more vibrant, aligned, and fulfilling life all around.
Are you longing for a deeper understanding of yourself, your sexuality, and your relationships? Are you ready to heal old wounds, explore your expression, and cultivate relationships that thrive? As a Somatic Sex and Relationship Counselor, I specialize in empowering individuals and couples who are hungry for more in life- more intimacy, more pleasure, and more authentic connection! Whether you're dealing with desire differences, healing from trauma, navigating relationship conflicts, or seeking to deepen your connection with yourself or a partner, together we will create a safe space for your exploration and transformation.
(720) 744-3464 View (720) 744-3464
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Dr. Amaris Espinosa
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I encourage new clients to utilize a free 15-20 minute consultation with me to assure that we are a good match to embark on a therapeutic relationship together. Taking the first steps towards help is difficult and takes a great deal of courage. I work with great care and compassion through multiple modalities to provide my clients the most effective therapy for what is overwhelming them. Feeling more peace and understanding, with a clear pathway to a healthier relationship with yourself and others are the results I provide. Services offered are strength-based, evidenced-based, social justice oriented, and support mind-body-spirit.
I encourage new clients to utilize a free 15-20 minute consultation with me to assure that we are a good match to embark on a therapeutic relationship together. Taking the first steps towards help is difficult and takes a great deal of courage. I work with great care and compassion through multiple modalities to provide my clients the most effective therapy for what is overwhelming them. Feeling more peace and understanding, with a clear pathway to a healthier relationship with yourself and others are the results I provide. Services offered are strength-based, evidenced-based, social justice oriented, and support mind-body-spirit.
(970) 458-7287 View (970) 458-7287
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Jyoti Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Schedule now through my website in my bio! You should be SO proud of yourself for taking steps towards change in your life! You may be here because you're exhausted from doing it all on your own. Maybe you feel life transitions and changes are causing overwhelming symptoms of depression and anxiety? Are you seeking a professional to help you with integrating radical healing and medicines, in a safe manner? You need a space for you to honor and process the experiences that have made you into the person you are today. Let me help you navigate the changes to come and the behaviors that no longer serve your genuine self.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! You should be SO proud of yourself for taking steps towards change in your life! You may be here because you're exhausted from doing it all on your own. Maybe you feel life transitions and changes are causing overwhelming symptoms of depression and anxiety? Are you seeking a professional to help you with integrating radical healing and medicines, in a safe manner? You need a space for you to honor and process the experiences that have made you into the person you are today. Let me help you navigate the changes to come and the behaviors that no longer serve your genuine self.
(303) 732-8946 View (303) 732-8946
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.