Somatic Therapy in Oregon
29 providers found
Body-based trauma therapies including Somatic Experiencing, sensorimotor processing, and other embodied approaches.
Megan Soland
LPC · Portland, OR
Trauma and shame can impact every part of your life and getting to the root of trauma and shame can be life changing. Let's get out of the whack-a-mole of symptoms game and get…
Grace Mavromatis
LCSW · Portland, OR
Hi, I’m Grace. I support adults aged 18-35 who are recovering from traumatic experiences, or are struggling with anxiety or phobias. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and…
Payam Ghassemlou
MFT, SEP, Ph.D.
I began my practice over 30 years ago, driven by a deep commitment to supporting the gay and queer community through the AIDS crisis, homophobia, and the challenges of coming out.…
Maegan Mexicotte
LPC · Eugene, OR
Life can be hard, and so can reaching out for help. I am here to support you in a direct, compassionate way that honors your autonomy and ability to direct your own life. My goal…
Del Knight / Soma Roots Therapy
PsyD, LPC, LMHC · Camas, OR
Let's get one thing out of the way: you don't need to arrive at therapy already half-healed, pre-organized, or having done the reading. You're allowed to show up uncertain,…
Francesca DeBiaso
LPC · Portland, OR
I come from a lineage of Italian-Mexican healers, hard workers, and creative types. My ancestors embodied courage, adored the land, and healed musically and artistically. They…
Robyn Gibbs, LCSW
LCSW · Eugene, OR
I specialize in supporting women navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles of overthinking, even as you try…
Chrissy Comlish
LMFT · Portland, OR
People come to therapy for a wide range of issues that can result in feeling stuck, overwhelmed or dejected. I aim to create a safe and respectful environment so each of my…
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Resources & Guides
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What to Look for in a Chronic Pain-Affirming Therapist
Finding a good therapist is hard. Finding a good therapist when you live with chronic pain is harder. The standard mental health system wasn't designed with chronic pain in mind, and many clinicians — even well-meaning ones — bring assumptions to this work that can do more harm than good. If you've ever been told that your pain is primarily psychological, that you just need to reduce
The Queer Body Remembers: Somatic-Focused Trauma Healing
For many LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) people growing up was distressing due to homophobia and transphobia. Schools felt like a scary place for those who were scapegoated as queer. LGBTQ people of color reported even worse experiences due to the additional stress of racism and racial bullying. Many of the gay men’s personal narratives that I have he