Browse therapists who specialize in somatic and body awareness approaches. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit.
Somatic and body awareness therapy recognizes that our bodies hold important information about our experiences, emotions, and patterns. This approach helps you tune into physical sensations, release stored tension, and develop a healthier relationship with your body. By integrating body and mind, somatic work can support healing in ways that talk therapy alone sometimes cannot.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who offer somatic approaches and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their style. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you can book directly or request a free consultation to find the right match.
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Tanya Lerra
Registered Social Worker
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Newmarket, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Tanya Lerra
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Nervous system regulation, Anger Management, Attachment, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Perfectionism, Relationships, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Family issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, Trauma
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Nervous system regulation, Anger Management, Attachment, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Perfectionism, Relationships, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Family issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, Trauma
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Ontario, Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Yukon
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
New Brunswick
Ontario
Nunavut
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan
Andrew Fawcett
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Pender Island, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, MB, SK, YT, and NT.
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Andrew Fawcett
Registered Clinical Counsellor
he/him
Offers Free Consultation
$130/session
Befriending the Nervous System, Ecopsychotherapy, Attachment wounds, Brain injury, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Mental Decolonization, Nature-Based Spirituality, Parenting, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Sex therapy, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dreams, Imposter syndrome, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Cultural Challenges, Chronic Illness
Befriending the Nervous System, Ecopsychotherapy, Attachment wounds, Brain injury, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Mental Decolonization, Nature-Based Spirituality, Parenting, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Sex therapy, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dreams, Imposter syndrome, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Cultural Challenges, Chronic Illness
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Newfoundland and Labrador
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Ontario
New Brunswick
Tanya Deutsch
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Surrey, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Tanya Deutsch
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Career guidance, ADHD, Burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Highly Sensitive Person, Grief and Loss, Shadow Work, Confidence, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Attachment wounds, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, People pleasing, Perfectionism
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Career guidance, ADHD, Burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Highly Sensitive Person, Grief and Loss, Shadow Work, Confidence, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Attachment wounds, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, People pleasing, Perfectionism
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michelle Brewer
Counselling Therapist
she/her/hers
Offers Free Consultation
$210/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Lauren Browman
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Lauren Browman
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Relationships, Childhood trauma, Attachment, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, OCD, Chronic Illness, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Relationships, Childhood trauma, Attachment, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, OCD, Chronic Illness, Identity and Self-Exploration
Identity and Self-Exploration, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, ADHD, Attachment, Emotional regulation, Meaning and purpose, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Transitioning into Adulthood, Anxiety, Depression, BIPOC, Burnout, Trauma, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Fertility, Couples, Break-up recovery, Nervous system regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Perfectionism, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perinatal, Building Meaningful Connections, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships
Identity and Self-Exploration, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, ADHD, Attachment, Emotional regulation, Meaning and purpose, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Transitioning into Adulthood, Anxiety, Depression, BIPOC, Burnout, Trauma, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Fertility, Couples, Break-up recovery, Nervous system regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Perfectionism, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perinatal, Building Meaningful Connections, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
New Brunswick
Yukon
Nunavut
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
Lea Konforte
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in MB, YT, NU, AB, NT, NL, BC, and ON.
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Lea Konforte
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
Anxiety, Relationships, Infertility, Fertility, Life transitions, Attachment trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Break-up recovery, Burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Spirituality, Stress, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Relationships, Infertility, Fertility, Life transitions, Attachment trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Break-up recovery, Burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Spirituality, Stress, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
Manitoba, Yukon, Nunavut, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Ontario
Manitoba
Yukon
Nunavut
Alberta
Northwest Territories
Newfoundland and Labrador
British Columbia
Ontario
Sofia Diaz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Ottawa, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, MB, and SK.
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Sofia Diaz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Cultural Challenges, People pleasing, Transitioning into Adulthood, Attachment wounds, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Cultural Challenges, People pleasing, Transitioning into Adulthood, Attachment wounds, Identity and Self-Exploration
Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Newfoundland and Labrador
Quebec
Alicia Mandel
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Thornhill, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alicia Mandel
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$200/session
Nervous system regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Mindfulness
Nervous system regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Mindfulness
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia
Europe, Africa, Asia, Central & South America
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Ontario
Yukon
Nunavut
British Columbia
Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Surrey, BC)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, NB, and ON.
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Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Break-up recovery, Attachment, Relationships, Couples, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Deep connections, Family issues, People pleasing, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Break-up recovery, Attachment, Relationships, Couples, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Deep connections, Family issues, People pleasing, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michèle Dawn
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Northwest Territories
New Brunswick
Yukon
Nunavut
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Becky Hills
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Cobalt, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, SK, and YT.
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Becky Hills
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Hana Urushizawa
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Ladysmith, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, AB, QC, and MB.
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Hana Urushizawa
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Nervous system regulation, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Trauma processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Separation anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mind-body connection, Self-Regulation, Trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration
Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Nervous system regulation, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Trauma processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Separation anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mind-body connection, Self-Regulation, Trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration
British Columbia, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Quebec, Nova Scotia
Virtual Sessions in MB, ON, NB, PE, NS, BC, SK, AB, and NL.
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Margaret Hux
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Aging, Anxiety, Career guidance, Chronic and acute illness, Depression, Depression coping skills, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
Aging, Anxiety, Career guidance, Chronic and acute illness, Depression, Depression coping skills, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Newfoundland and Labrador
Yukon
Nunavut
Northwest Territories
Shannon Freud
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shannon Freud
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Wellness Counselling, Dating challenges, Identity and Self-Exploration, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Family issues, Mindfulness Practices, Life transitions, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Relationships, Transformative dream work, Spirituality, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Grief and Loss
Wellness Counselling, Dating challenges, Identity and Self-Exploration, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Family issues, Mindfulness Practices, Life transitions, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Relationships, Transformative dream work, Spirituality, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Grief and Loss
Virtual Sessions in MB, NU, YT, NT, BC, SK, and NL.
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Molly McBride
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, NL, NT, NU, YT, and SK.
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Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Quebec
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Margarita Iarovaia
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Hamilton, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Margarita Iarovaia
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Trauma, Sexuality, Relationships, Sex therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Relationship anxiety, Sexual issues, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness, Identity and Self-Exploration
Trauma, Sexuality, Relationships, Sex therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Relationship anxiety, Sexual issues, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness, Identity and Self-Exploration
Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories
Manitoba
Ontario
New Brunswick
Yukon
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
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Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach that addresses the connection between mind and body. It helps you become aware of bodily sensations, recognize how emotions manifest physically, and release tension or trauma stored in the body. Somatic approaches may include breathwork, movement, touch, or simply guided attention to physical experience.
How can somatic therapy help?
Many people find somatic therapy helpful for trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and physical tension that doesn't respond to other treatments. It can support you in feeling more grounded, regulating your nervous system, and processing experiences that are difficult to put into words. Somatic work is particularly useful when you feel disconnected from your body or stuck in patterns of tension.
What happens in a somatic session?
In somatic sessions, your therapist may guide you in noticing physical sensations, tracking how emotions show up in your body, and exploring gentle movements or breathwork. You might work on releasing tension, developing body awareness, or processing difficult experiences through physical sensation. Sessions are typically gentle and move at your pace.
How do I find a somatic therapist?
On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who offer somatic and body awareness approaches. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of their style. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.
Is somatic therapy right for me?
Somatic therapy may be a good fit if you're interested in body-based approaches, feel disconnected from physical sensations, or carry tension or stress in your body. It's helpful if talk therapy alone hasn't fully addressed your concerns. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss whether somatic work might suit your needs.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Browse somatic therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.