Understanding Somatic Therapy: Somatic Therapy is an innovative approach to psychotherapy that recognizes the connection between the mind and body. It focuses on the relationship between physical sensations, emotions, and psychological well-being. Somatic Therapists help individuals explore and release bodily tension, trauma, and stress to promote healing and emotional growth. Application and Scope of Somatic Therapy: Somatic Therapy is applied to a variety of concerns, including trauma recovery, stress management, anxiety, and chronic pain. It's particularly effective for individuals who want to address the physical manifestations of emotional distress or trauma. Somatic Therapy can be beneficial for people of all backgrounds and is often used as part of a holistic approach to healing. What to Expect in Somatic Therapy Sessions: In Somatic Therapy sessions, individuals work with a trained therapist who helps them become more aware of physical sensations, tension, and emotions. The therapy may include body-based techniques such as breathwork, mindfulness, and gentle movement. Through the therapeutic process, individuals learn to release stored tension and emotions in the body, leading to improved overall well-being.

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Professionals Who Specialize in Somatic Therapy

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Dr. Yosef Tropper, PsyD

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, LCPC, LMHC, LPC

Every wall is a door. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • 🐣 Out of the box
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Sari Balsam, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

β€œOnly when we’re brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Mendel Toron, LCSW

Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Certified

EMDR & Trauma Specialist

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Fraidy Shagalov, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Only that day dawns to which you are awake - Henry David Thoreau

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Brenda Landau

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous

Elana Schwartz, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

It's okay to have negative thoughts; it's what you do with them that matters.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Judith Blumenthal, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor; IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

PEOPLE SEARCH relentlessly for a β€œcity of happiness”—not realizing that it could only be found in a β€œstate of mind.” β€”RABBI AVRAHAM PAM

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🧘 Calm

Sarah Kahan, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Through crisis positive changes occur. Healing is not linear.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Esther Brodt, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Within each of us lies the power to access healing and the possibility of moving towards living with more meaning, contentment and ease

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

Rachamim Bitton

Coach, NLP, HypnoTherapist, EFT, Energy Healing

True transformation begins when we dissolve the illusions that limit us, reconnect with the infinite power within, and align our lives with the divine purpose we were created for.

  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Chaya Travis

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Serving clients since 2005

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

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