Professionals Who Specialize in Somatic Therapy

Miriam Brieger

Certified as Somatic Mind, Body & Soul Coach

  • Remote only
  • 1 review

Miriam Brieger draws on the work of Dr. Sarno & other pioneers, integrating somatic healing techniques to help her clients overcome physical & emotional ailments.


"My approach to overcoming chronic physical symptoms, mood disorders, and anxiety starts with a deep, yet down-to-earth understanding of the mind-body connection. I help you gain clarity on how the mind and body work together, both scientifically and …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

Elana Schwartz, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $200 Per Session
  • Insurance

Elana Schwartz, LCSW, specializes in CBT, EMDR, and strengths-based approaches, helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, and personal growth.


"My approach to therapy is personable, straightforward, and above all, relational. I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of effective therapy. Building trust and connection with my clients is essential, as it creates a safe …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Mendel Toron, LCSW

Therapists, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Certified

  • In-office Aventura
  • $300 - $300 Per Session
  • 4 reviews

Mendel Toron is a Frum Therapist in Miami


"With my work with clients, I found a trend. While traditional talk therapy was helpful, at a certain point people felt stuck in the same patterns and beliefs, and struggled to move past them. When they were introduced …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Melissa Lieber

Therapists, LCAT, ATR-BC

  • In-office New City
  • $200 - $350 Per Session
  • Insurance

Melissa Lieber, LCAT, ATR-BC approach is grounded in a person-centered ethos. She helps people achieve their goals through a creative therapeutic process.


"My approach is grounded in integration, a person-centered philosophy, and a collaborative ethos. I draw from psychodynamic and experiential frameworks to shine a light on the protective barriers that obstruct our path, resulting in suffering, impaired functionality, or …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Rikki Herbst, PhD, LCSW

Therapists, Doctor of Psychology

  • In-office New City
  • $225 - $300 Per Session
  • 1 review

Dr. Rikki Herbst, PhD, works with adults & teens using equine-assisted therapy, IFS, & attachment-based approaches to address trauma, anxiety, & life transitions.


"My approach is somatic, relational, and trauma-informed. I integrate parts work through Internal Family Systems, attachment-based therapy, and nervous system regulation to help clients reconnect with their body, mind, and emotions. Sessions are grounded in safety, choice, and …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Yaffa Yaffit Yadger, LMHC-D

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Crown Heights
  • $120 - $275 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 2 reviews

Yaffa Yaffit Yadger, LMHC-D, supports individuals and families using CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and self-compassion to build resilience and balance.


"My approach to therapy is holistic, warm, and deeply nurturing. I believe that true healing begins when we create a safe space to slow down and reconnect with ourselves — to notice what’s happening in both the mind …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🎨 Creative

Chaya Travis

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Far Rockaway
  • $200 - $250 Per Session

Chaya Travis is a Frum Therapist


"As a therapist, I take an integrative and holistic approach to understanding and addressing the challenges my clients face. This means that I work collaboratively with my clients to explore how these challenges impact their lives in different …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Eli Goldberg

Therapists, 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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙏 Spiritual
  • 🧘 Calm

Kayla Greenberger

Life, Grief, & Bereavement Coach

  • In-office Jackson
  • $100 - $150 Per Session

Kayla Lax Greenberger specializes in grief support, goal-setting, and fostering clarity and confidence in life's challenges through Torah-based coaching.


"As a coach, the approach I like to take centers around motivational interviewing. I believe in creating a space where the client can speak to their heart's content, expressing whatever is on their mind without interruption. Only after …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm

Jacob Emanuel, MFT, RP

Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist

  • In-office Toronto
  • $225 Per Session

Jacob Emanuel, MFT, specializes in working exclusively with men, helping them develop a comprehensive understanding of their identity & priorities.


"In my practice, I work exclusively with men, and I have come to understand how important it is to create a grounded and genuinely supportive space. Many men carry a quiet struggle around expressing their emotions or even …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🎨 Creative

Chaya Goldstein, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Jerusalem
  • $135 - $200 Per Session
  • 1 review

Chaya Goldstein, LMHC, offers trauma-informed, psychodynamic, behavioral, and art therapy to help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.


"My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in a psychodynamic understanding. I work extensively with complex trauma (C-PTSD), supporting clients whose experiences have been shaped by long-term stress, relational wounds, or early life dynamics. I tailor each session …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🎨 Creative

Chana Wolgel, Coach

Psycho-Somatic & Energy Healing Coach

  • Remote only
  • $200 - $350 Per Session
  • 3 reviews

Chana Wolgel is an Energy Medicine Practitioner who guides subconscious healing, releases patterns, and supports emotional clarity and inner change.


"My approach is rooted in the belief that lasting change comes from addressing the deeper layers of the mind and emotions, not just surface-level behaviors or thoughts. I choose modalities like inner child work, shadow work, energy work, …

  • 🧘 Calm
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 💪 Challenging

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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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