What is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?

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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy focuses on addressing unresolved trauma.

As a result of trauma, a person’s brain can change. These changes can manifest themselves in physical and psychological issues. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy aims to treat the body to help heal the mind.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uses physical sensation to address the connection with emotional responses in individuals with trauma.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy’s goal is for you to manage the physical sensations that arise when confronted by things that remind you of your trauma. It also seeks to connect the mind and body to help you regulate yourself after experiencing trauma.

Therapists Who Specialize in Using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Erin Falconer, PhD, MSc, LMSW

New York

New York

I aim to create a safe space to collaboratively process trauma and work on issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic illness, relationship struggles, abuse, life and career concerns, and issues around identity and creative expression. I also specialize in helping people recover from coercive control and influence, including survivors of cultic abuse and high demand groups.

Annika Ecklund

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

I believe healing involves knowing all aspects of oneself more deeply, and in doing so, recognizing, honoring and cultivating compassion towards both how we came to be, and who we can become. My approach is relational and collaborative. I work with clients to build a space that is safe and connected enough to engage with the challenges that foster growth. We exist in context. I am passionate ab...

Whitney Sims

Louisville

Kentucky

Like characters from our favorite stories, we often get stuck when we encounter obstacles on the journey toward who/where we want to be. Perhaps you’re at a stuck point. Perhaps you’re dealing with shame, self-doubt, traumatic stress, grief, anxiety, emotional imbalance, unstable relationships, or an outlook that only seems to be hurting you. I have some good news: “stuckness” doesn’t have to b...
HopeFull Therapy and Consulting, LLC is dedicated to journeying with clients to wellness. With a background in social work and divinity the goal is to create safe space whether one incorporates spirituality into their treatment or not. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, PTSD, and anxiety. I'm trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy,...

Stefanie Dominik

Chicago

Illinois

As a holistic therapist and yoga teacher, I help my clients to feel free and at peace in their own skin. I specialize in working with trauma survivors through the process of healing and recovery, as well as working with issues related to identity, attachment (i.e. feeling insecure or avoidant in relationships), stress, anxiety, and self-esteem. My approach emphasizes mind/body/spirit holism and...
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Ellen Ottman

Oakland

California

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Erin Nicole Hernandez

Boulder

Colorado

If you are currently struggling due to the COVID-19 virus I can help. With past experience as a crisis counselor, I know how to be a steady presence while things feel tumultuous. This pandemic is throwing our society into the unknown. Many of us have never been through something like this before and are struggling with all the emotions that come up. I'll help you to sort through the confusion,...
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Christina Osborne

Denver

Colorado

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