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

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

Sherry Gaba, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go - T.S. Elliot

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  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Fresh Start

DON'T SURVIVE. THRIVE.

Deepen your healing journey. Reclaim your lifeβ€”and feel whole again.

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  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

Shaina Bryski, LMSW, CASAC-T

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

Permit yourself to change your mind when something is no longer working for you

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Aliza Tropper, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

β€œWhen we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic

Melissa Lieber

Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC

Every person has a unique story

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  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Rivky Blatt, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

Empathy is the bridge that connects hearts, compassion is the force that heals them, and validation is the gift that reminds us we are not alone in our struggles.

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

Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach

Coach, Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner

The real flex is how many wounds you can turn into wisdom.

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  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

Brooke English

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, RYT

Jackie Glaser

Coach, Psychologist

We don't see things the way they are, we see things the way we are. - The Talmud

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

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

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

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