Somatic therapists in O'Connor-Parkview, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Somatic
Andrea Rowell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If you're looking for a down-to-earth therapist who can also guide you to create a meaningful difference in your life, we may be a great fit. My primary priority is to create a connection with you, and then we can move forward with a combination of the types of evidence-based approaches best suited for you.
5 Years Experience
Somatic
Lori-Ann Wesley
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P.
To be the best possible you, it is nesessary to release old wounds and transform what doesn't work. Growth and empowerment come from increasing self-awareness and making healthier more aware choices. It is my honor to assist clients in gaining the tools necessary for positive change and shift into a healthier happier way of being. Life changing holistic eclectic approah to work on the deepest levels of consciousness.
27 Years Experience
Somatic
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
11 Years Experience
Somatic
Alicia Gandhi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)/Intern Therapist
Therapy is a space where you can put yourself first, dedicating time and attention to your needs in a demanding and chaotic world. Here, you can find solace in a safe and welcoming environment, where we focus entirely on you and your unique journey.
As a therapist, I am devoted to offering you kindness, compassion, and empathy as we navigate this transformative journey together. Drawing from the modalities of mindfulness, somatic, and narrative therapies, I believe in a holistic approach to healing. Whether you're seeking to understand and process the past or looking for guidance in figuring out the next steps in your life, I am here to support you at your own pace, without any restrictions or judgments. I want you to feel seen, heard, and deeply understood in our therapeutic journey. Together, we'll explore your emotions and thoughts, create space for self-compassion, and unearth the wisdom and resilience that reside within you. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy and collaboration. We'll work as a team, acknowledging your unique experiences and strengths as we seek to foster growth and empowerment.
Finding the right fit in therapy is essential, and I offer free consultations to ensure our partnership feels comfortable and aligned. Your journey to healing and transformation begins with that initial step, and I am here, ready to support you in every step.
1 Years Experience
Somatic
Emina Hendricks, CareWay.ca
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
*Accepting New Clients* CareWay aims to enhance emotional wellbeing through compassionate care. Whether you are experiencing some stress and challenges or have been diagnosed with a mental health difficulty, we are here to help. CareWay specializes in treating Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, OCD and Depression. In order to establish an individualized treatment plan, clinicians are trained in several modalities including (but not limited to): Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Please contact us for a free telephone consultation.
7 Years Experience
Somatic
Whitney Reinhart
Registered Psychotherapist, MA., RP.
*I currently have a waitlist for new clients *
The action you have made to seek help is not an easy one, rather it demonstrates great strength, commitment, and resiliency. The effects of trauma can leave us feeling vulnerable and unsafe long after the event itself. So often people can be left feeling hopeless, disconnected, and ashamed. Healing these wounds are essential to developing a strong sense of self, positive self view, and safety within relationships. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and pull from approaches that will allow us to build an understanding of the protective strategies formed to survive the emotional and mental impact of the trauma and cultivate self-acceptance and trust with ourselves and others. I hope to create a space where you feel valued, seen, and safe as I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of the healing process.
Primarily, I work with those who have experienced recent and historical trauma, such as attachment trauma and abuse/assault. Additionally, I work with clients seeking support for emotional distress (e.g., reactivity, difficulties regulating, depression, anxiety), interpersonal relationships (e.g., relationship patterns, vulnerability issues), self-esteem issues, and personality disorders, among other areas as well. My practice is inclusive, as I work with diverse problems, histories and cultural identities, and ensure the approaches used are catered to each unique individual. My hope is to work together to heal old wounds and painful current experiences, and guide you through your journey towards a healthier life and empower you to become your most authentic self.
6 Years Experience
Somatic
Nave Nijjar, Hear to Heal Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
I'm a passionate Psychotherapist specialized in Trauma and Sexual Assault for children, youths, adults, and families impacted by the trauma. I will safely challenge your negative thoughts and help you unblend your suffering to discover a new self energy. I provide services around anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, witnessing domestic violence, bullying, and acts of war), both historical and present. Additionally, grief, confidence/self-esteem, teen stress, family issues. I also provide psychoeducational support to non-offending parents/caregivers of our younger participants so that they are able to better support their children. I carry a compassionate aura and some humor in our sessions!
7 Years Experience
Somatic
Clare Karasik
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
I’m so happy you’re here. If you’re struggling with the wonderful and tender mess of being human, you’ve arrived in the right spot.
You might be navigating relationship issues, grappling with worry, being critical or lacking trust in yourself, navigating a big change, or healing from past hurts.
Others might see you as having your “stuff” together, but inside you feel you’re struggling in ways that are hard to express.
You’re ready feel better, break your habit of worrying, and nurture a loving and trusting relationship with yourself. Or maybe you just need a person to walk alongside you in a really hard period of your life.
Together, we can holistically work toward cultivating self-worth and self-trust, establishing a sense of calm inside yourself, boosting your sense of fulfillment in your relationships, finding a sense of emotional balance, riding the waves of change, and re-authoring fixed beliefs and stories.
8 Years Experience
Somatic
Bree Bonanno
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Does daydreaming rob you of being in the present moment? What about always being the "helper" but not willing to accept the help? There comes a time when it will all catch up to you. The sleepless nights, irritation, aggressive outbursts, porous boundaries - I bet these all seem familiar to you. Awareness alone is not enough, It is time to do something about it. Together we will build an authentic and safe relationship that aids in self-growth and discovery. Whether you are struggling with mental inflexibility, emotional dysregulation, or poor time management, I aim to meet your goals.
3 Years Experience
Somatic
Danielle Battaglia
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Offering Eating Disorder Support - If you are parenting a child struggling with an eating disorder I can help. Eating disorders are serious medical illnesses with life threatening consequences. They are NOT a choice. Dont wait to get help for you or your loved one.
I offer a 15 minute free consultation.
3 Years Experience