Ms Naomi Painter, MEd

I am a somatic therapist practicing in Hamburg, Germany (online or in person, in English) and Oregon, USA (online only). I specialize in trauma and CPTSD, adult children of emotionally immature parents, therapists looking for their own therapist, and burnout. Many of us are unaware that our bodies are carrying the weight of trauma. Over time, it corrodes health, relationships, work, and well-being. Somatic therapy can help. The word "somatic" means of or relating to the body. We know that mind and body - thought, emotion, and sensation - are interconnected and influence one another, though not always in obvious ways. Somatic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that combines mind-body exercises, mindfulness, and experiential learning to address trauma at the root. Perhaps you’ve been in therapy before but it hasn’t taken you very far, or you have done great work in “talk therapy” and you’re ready to go deeper. Somatic therapy bridges the gap between "progress" in talk therapy and actually feeling a difference in your well-being and daily life. It's about learning how to listen to yourself, and unearth rather than bury the pain of the past. I offer individual and couples counseling for adults age 18+. I welcome folks of all genders, sexual orientations, cultures, races, faiths, and abilities who are ready to do the work. LGBTQI+ and polyam-friendly.