Rakan

Rakan Himadeh

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

verified by TherapyRoute

“I help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected find balance through somatic coaching. My approach blends Somatic Experiencing with gentle, body-based techniques to support nervous system healing, emotional clarity, and a deeper sense of ease. If talk therapy hasn’t been enough, this work might be the next step.”

About Me

My approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and rooted in the understanding that your nervous system has its own pace and wisdom. Through Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP), we work slowly and safely with your body’s responses — not pushing for emotional exposure or revisiting painful memories before you’re ready. Together, we pay attention to what feels manageable in the present moment: sensations, breath, grounding, and the subtle ways your system signals safety or activation. This helps expand your capacity without overwhelm and supports the gradual release of stored stress and survival energy. I bring a calm, steady presence and prioritize consent, choice, and collaboration in every session. Our work focuses on creating a regulated, supportive space where your body can reorganize and move toward greater stability, resilience, and connection at a pace that truly honors you.

Approach

My approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and rooted in the understanding that your nervous system has its own pace and wisdom. Through Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP), we work slowly and safely with your body’s responses — not pushing for emotional exposure or revisiting painful memories before you’re ready. Together, we pay attention to what feels manageable in the present moment: sensations, breath, grounding, and the subtle ways your system signals safety or activation. This helps expand your capacity without overwhelm and supports the gradual release of stored stress and survival energy. I bring a calm, steady presence and prioritize consent, choice, and collaboration in every session. Our work focuses on creating a regulated, supportive space where your body can reorganize and move toward greater stability, resilience, and connection at a pace that truly honors you.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Adolescents
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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    Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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    Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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    Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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    Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

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    PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

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    Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

    A practitioner trained in Somatic Experiencing, a body-based approach to resolving trauma by releasing stored physical tension.

Qualifications

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)®

European Association for Somatic Experiencing®

Memberships

Somatic Experiencing International (SEI)

Full Member

Membership: IT R16 25018

Service Area

Online Only

Lebanon