Somatic Therapist
Somatic therapists are licensed mental health clinicians with additional training in body-based approaches to healing. They help process trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress that manifests physically.
Best For
Trauma, anxiety, stress stored in the body
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Common Focus Areas
Conditions They Help With
Somatic Therapists are commonly sought out for these health concerns. Click any condition to learn more.
Chronic Pain
Persistent pain lasting months or years, often involving multiple body systems and requiring a whole-person approach.
Anxiety/Stress
Chronic stress, generalized anxiety, panic, burnout, and overwhelm affecting daily life and health.
Insomnia/Sleep
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking unrefreshed. Includes chronic insomnia and disrupted sleep architecture.
Depression/Mood
Low mood, depression, emotional dysregulation, and mood disorders from a root-cause, whole-person perspective.
Trauma/PTSD
Post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, and trauma responses stored in the body and nervous system.
Grief/Burnout
Processing grief, loss, and deep emotional exhaustion that affects physical health and daily functioning.
Phobias
Specific phobias, panic attacks, and intense fear responses that limit daily life.
Eating Disorders
Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and disordered eating patterns requiring compassionate, whole-person care.
Autoimmune
Managing autoimmune conditions through root-cause approaches — reducing triggers, calming the immune response, and restoring balance.
Chronic Fatigue
CFS/ME — profound, debilitating fatigue not relieved by rest, often with post-exertional malaise.
Regulated Healthcare Provider
Somatic Therapists (Licensed MH Clinician + Somatic Training) are licensed and regulated in most jurisdictions. They must meet specific educational and clinical requirements, maintain continuing education, and adhere to professional standards of practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Somatic therapists are licensed mental health clinicians with additional training in body-based approaches to healing. They help process trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress that manifests physically.
Somatic Therapists commonly help with Chronic Pain, Anxiety/Stress, Insomnia/Sleep, Depression/Mood, Trauma/PTSD, and more. They focus on trauma, anxiety, stress stored in the body.
Yes, Somatic Therapists (Licensed MH Clinician + Somatic Training) are licensed and regulated healthcare providers. They must meet educational requirements and maintain professional standards.
A Somatic Therapist may be a good fit if you're looking for trauma, anxiety, stress stored in the body. They're especially helpful for ptsd/trauma, chronic stress. Consider your specific health goals and whether their approach resonates with you.
Absolutely. Many people work with a Somatic Therapist as part of an integrative care team. As a regulated provider, they can coordinate with your other healthcare providers.
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