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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight
Thanks for the comments--this makes a lot of sense. And I was considering a trauma-informed T about a year ago, but there were a couple things about her that gave me pause from our 30-minute free consult, so I opted to stick with Dr. T. I may look again to see what's out there. She'd seemed the most promising option (for somatic T), who was accepting new clients and would meet in person, at the time, but there may be others now. (Not really clear how somatic therapy would work virtually anyway!)
I will say that Dr. T was just a regular psychologist, with a PhD and training in that, for the first part of his career. It's really only been in the past maybe 10 years (of a 20+-year career) that he got additional training/certification in sport psychology and "mental performance" (which can also be used for, say, business executives). He said at one point that sport psychology clients make up half or less of his practice at a given time (and many of them are short-term, like while their sport is in season).
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Ultimately, the most important thing is to find a therapist who you feel understood by and supported.
Somatic therapy can be more challenging to conduct virtually, as it often involves a focus on physical sensations.. However, some therapists have adapted somatic techniques for online sessions, incorporating practices such as mindfulness, breathwork, and body awareness exercises that could still be effective virtually.
There may be new options available since your last search.
Trusting your instincts and taking the time to explore your options can help you find the right fit for you or if you choose to stay.