Fort Lauderdale Somatic Therapists Ready for Hire
Maybe you've tried traditional talk therapy, but something still feels stuck in your body. You notice tension, anxiety, or trauma responses that words alone can't seem to reach. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone, and we can help. Our somatic therapists understand that healing happens through both the mind and the body, offering gentle, intuitive approaches to help you find lasting peace.
Meet your Fort Lauderdale somatic therapists
Emmy Slaibe
Emmy blends occupational therapy with restorative yoga, breathwork, sound healing, and energy work to help clients regulate, settle, and reconnect with their bodies. Her approach is gentle, grounding, and designed to support your body and systems.. Emmy’s session offers a nurturing complement to EMDR and talk therapy, where the body can soften, release, and anchor therapeutic insights into embodied, lasting relief and change.
Credentials: Licensed Occupational Therapist, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Reiki Level 1 – Advanced Reiki Practitioner
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Virtual therapy?: Services are primarily in person
Arianna Mucci
Arianna creates a calm, steady space where healing can unfold naturally. Her somatic approach draws from polyvagal theory and body-based practices to help you reconnect with yourself gently.
She believes your nervous system knows how to heal, and that her role is to support that process with patience, presence, and deep respect for your unique journey.
Clientele: Adults
Location: 2900 E Oakland Park Blvd 3rd Fl, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Virtual therapy: Yes
Kelsie integrates EMDR with somatic experiencing, embodiment work, and trauma-informed practices to help clients heal at the pace of their body and system. Her approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and tailored to honor all parts of the healing process. Through intentional virtual care, Kelsie creates a steady, compassionate space where clients can access depth-oriented trauma therapy from wherever feels most safe and grounding.
Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL), EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist, Consultant-in-Training
Location: Virtual
Virtual therapy?: Yes, available across Florida
Kelsie Baggs
Jessica Ronyak
Jessica believes healing happens when we honor both the intelligence of your mind and the wisdom of your body. As a seasoned therapist with advanced training in trauma treatment, her approach integrates EMDR, parts work, and body awareness to help you process trauma that lives beneath the surface, creating space for you to feel safe and grounded in your own skin again.
Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Clientele: Adults
Location: 2900 E Oakland Park Blvd 3rd Fl, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Virtual therapy: Yes
How to get started
Step 1: Schedule your consultation
Connect with us for a complimentary introductory call to get a better sense of whether we’re the right fit.
Step 2: Attend your intake session
At your first full appointment, we'll explore your goals and create a personalized treatment plan together.
Step 3:
Begin your healing journey
Start with gentle, body-aware approaches tailored to your unique nervous system.
Step 4: Experience integration
Notice shifts in how you feel in your body and move through the world.
Common reasons why people start somatic therapy
You feel numb or like you're going through the motions, even during good moments
Your body feels constantly on edge, even when you're supposedly relaxing
You have aches, pains, or tension that doctors can't explain
You've done years of talk therapy, but still feel "stuck" in the same patterns
Childhood experiences still affect you in ways you can't quite put your finger on
You find it hard to trust people or let them get close, even when you want to
You're exhausted from always being "on" and can't seem to truly unwind
Strong emotions feel overwhelming or scary, so you tend to shut down instead
FAQs about somatic therapy
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Somatic therapy focuses on building safety and awareness in your body first. You might notice subtle shifts in breathing, tension, or energy as we work together. We'll move at your nervous system's pace, honoring your body's wisdom about what it needs to heal. Sessions often include gentle movement, breathing techniques, and mindful awareness practices alongside traditional therapy approaches.
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Somatic therapy and EMDR actually complement each other beautifully. We often integrate somatic awareness into EMDR sessions, helping your nervous system stay regulated while processing difficult experiences, creating a gentler yet effective healing experience.
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While we don't accept insurance directly, we provide detailed receipts that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Many clients find the investment in specialized, personalized care creates lasting change that's worth the out-of-pocket cost.
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If you're drawn to healing that honors both psychological and physical aspects of trauma, and you're ready for deeper work beyond traditional talk therapy, we might be a great match. Our clients tend to be thoughtful, self-aware individuals who've often tried other approaches but still feel something is missing. We specialize in helping high-achievers and sensitive people who are ready to feel truly at home in their bodies.
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Start by scheduling a complimentary introductory call where we'll discuss your goals and answer any questions about our approach. If we feel like a good fit, we'll schedule your initial session to dive deeper into your story and create a personalized path forward.
Start working with a Fort Lauderdale somatic therapist today
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