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.

Professionals Who Specialize in Somatic Therapy

Miriam Mackay, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Howell
  • $200 Per Session

Miriam Mackay, LCSW, uses IFS, somatic therapy & TF-CBT to treat trauma, anxiety & more, to support healing through a collaborative approach.


"My approach is grounded in being deeply client-centered. I believe that each person brings a unique inner wisdom to the healing process, and I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and empowered to move โ€ฆ

  • ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Humorous
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿ’ญ Open minded
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborative

Tzipora Schiffer

Therapist, LCSW

  • In-office Monsey
  • $195 Per Session
  • 1 review

Tzipora Schiffer, LCSW, is a therapist whose primary focus is on the present moment, including the somatic aspects & dynamics unfolding between her and each client.


"My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that you already possess a deep well of wholeness, health, and healing within you. My goal is to provide a nurturing and secure environment, fostering a strong therapeutic relationship โ€ฆ

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Direct
  • ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Humorous
  • ๐Ÿ™Œ Affirming
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Energetic

Shaina Bryski, LMSW, CASAC-T

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker & CASAC-T: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $100 - $150 Per Session
  • I accept insurance

Shaina Bryski, LMSW, CASAC-T, helps individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, & life challenges through a compassionate, client-centered, & practical therapy approach.


"My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, understanding, and a genuine commitment to meeting you where you are. As a client-centered therapist, I specialize in supporting young adults and adults as they navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, โ€ฆ

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿ’ญ Open minded
  • ๐ŸŒŽ Holistic
  • ๐Ÿฃ Out of the box

Judith Blumenthal, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor; IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $165 - $215 Per Session
  • I accept insurance

Judith Blumenthal, LMHC, specializes in CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to support clients with relationships, emotional challenges, and more.


"My approach to counseling is straightforward: do what works best for the client. I do not rely exclusively on one or two modalities. Instead, I draw from a wide range of theories and strategies, tailoring my approach to โ€ฆ

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿ’ญ Open minded
  • ๐ŸŽจ Creative
  • ๐Ÿง˜ Calm

Brooke English

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, RYT

  • Remote only
  • $225 - $250 Per Session

My style is compassionate. I focus on building a genuine and secure relationship with you that allows you a sense of safety to be your full self.


"In my practice, I've accumulated over a decade of experience specializing in helping adults and adolescents who have encountered various forms of trauma. This includes individuals who grew up in abusive or emotionally neglectful households, those who experienced โ€ฆ

Chanan Davis, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $220 - $220 Per Session
  • I accept insurance

Chanan Davis, LMFT stays committed to using powerful actionable healing modalities to help his clients reduce suffering and improve their lives.


"Multifaceted and Flexible: I draw from a wide range of powerful therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual. My approach is goal-oriented, yet deeply intuitive and attuned. I look beyond surface symptoms to explore underlying issuesโ€”like trauma, nervous system โ€ฆ

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Direct
  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿ™Œ Affirming
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering

Simcha Freedman, M.S.Ed., SEP

SomaticExperiencingยฎ Practitioner(SEP)

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $150 - $200 Per Session

Simcha Freedman is a life coach whose approach centers around the vital connection between the mind and body and the use of Somatic Experiencing methods.


"As a Life Coach, my approach centers on the vital connection between the mind and body, employing Somatic Experiencing methods. Somatic Experiencing is a tool designed to alleviate anxiety, stress, and trauma. This approach empowers me to address โ€ฆ

  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿ‘‚ Listener
  • ๐ŸŽจ Creative
  • ๐Ÿง˜ Calm

Leah Roman, MSW

Therapist, Somatic Practitioner

  • In-office Israel
  • $150 - $200 Per Session

Leah Roman, MSW, uses a holistic approach integrating mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and other body-oriented techniques to help her clients heal.


"My therapeutic approach is centered around honoring the wisdom housed within our bodies. I firmly believe that our physical selves are repositories of profound insights and experiences. By attentively listening to the language of sensations and the narratives โ€ฆ

  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿ‘‚ Listener
  • ๐Ÿ™Œ Affirming
  • ๐ŸŒŽ Holistic

Dr. Yosef Tropper, PsyD

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, LCPC, LMHC, LPC

  • In-office Manchester
  • 1 review

Dr. Yosef Tropper, Psy.D. has a therapeutic approach that embodies a combination of warmth and empathy, coupled with a direct and goal-oriented focus.


"In my therapeutic approach, I try to combine: -warmth and empathy -direct and goal-oriented focus -IFS and other trauma interventions to help you unburden. My commitment is to genuinely comprehend your unique identity, acknowledge your past experiences, and โ€ฆ

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Direct
  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿฃ Out of the box
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborative

Traci Levine, MSW

Sound Healer and Life Coach

  • In-office Miami Beach
  • $50 - $200 Per Session

Traci Levine, MSW, blends sound healing, astrology, and career coaching to support emotional clarity, spiritual growth, and aligned transformation.


"I hold space where vision meets resonanceโ€”where your inner knowing becomes a grounded path forward. This is not prescriptive coaching. Itโ€™s a gentle unraveling of what no longer serves, and a structured listening for what wants to emerge. โ€ฆ

  • ๐Ÿ‘‚ Listener
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐ŸŒŽ Holistic
  • ๐Ÿ™ Spiritual

Leah Rabovsky, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Cedarhurst
  • $200 - $250 Per Session
  • 1 review

Leah Rabovsky, LCSW, believes there is no โ€œone-size-fits-allโ€ to therapy and incorporates a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach to help her clients heal.


"My approach is flexible and personalized drawing from trauma-informed and attachment-based models. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic techniques to help you connect with different parts of yourself in an embodied way that fosters healing and โ€ฆ

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Direct
  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborative

Eli Goldberg

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CASAC

  • In-office Jerusalem
  • $200 - $250 Per Session

I draw from various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, and psychodynamic to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs.


"My approach to therapy is based on creating a safe and welcoming space for clients to explore their inner selves and find solutions to their challenges. I draw from various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, and โ€ฆ

  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Humorous
  • ๐Ÿ™ Spiritual
  • ๐Ÿง˜ Calm

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