SOMATIC COUNSELING KC
Offering safe and supportive space for nervous system regulation by using body-center psychotherapy approaches.
By exploring how the nervous system manages most of our experiences in the body, we discover our established patterns of survival mode.
This is the platform of which change begins.
AJ (ALICIA JONES) PITTMAN,
LSCSW, LCSW, LMAC, SEP
As a leading Somatic Experiencing™ (SE®) Psychotherapist, AJ offers counseling sessions using SE®, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), EMDR 2.0, Flash Technique and other state-of-art modalities.
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She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology & master of social work (MSW) degree from the University of Kansas. As a field instructor & clinical supervisor, AJ supports graduate students with clinical super vision since 2012.
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As a clinically licensed psychotherapist, AJ continues to pursue one of the most current psychotherapy modalities, as a certified EMDR clinician and Somatic Experiencing™ (SE®) practitioner. She is an approved Somatic Experiencing™ (SE®) session provider for all levels. . and assists with these nation-wide trainings.
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She specializes in working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma history, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), substance use disorders, addictions and/or similar concerns.
alicia@somaticcounselingkc.com
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ANGELA SEWARD, LMSW
Angela’s approach to therapy consists of a comprehensive group of specialized, research-based methods tailored to meet the individual needs of teens, adults, and family systems. Angela offers a holistic, trauma-informed approach to therapy, change, and healing that is informed by neuroscience, including EMDR, somatic-based, attachment-based, IFS/parts of self, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy.
Angela incorporates psycho-education into sessions to help create an understanding of some of your challenges. Angela offers ways to deepen the mind/body connection, improve your relationship with yourself & others, manage stress, and become more able to express who you already are.
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Angela's areas of focus are enhancing relationship skills, relief from anxiety, relief from depression, moving through grief, processing trauma, and life coaching. Angela is inclusive, open and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community and loves helping people enhance support for their LGBTQIA+ loved ones.
WHAT IS TRAUMA
Trauma is not the event; but the response held in the body. The trauma response can get interrupted and/or stuck, so we work to unorganized this stuck to complete the trauma response and reorganizes your physiology to feel safer your body.
Trauma or stress can be developmental (childhood experiences) or a shock (traumatic event), both types can seriously impair a person’s ability to function with resilience and ease.
Trauma can result from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances experienced by physical or emotionally harmful or life-threatening events with lasting adverse effects on mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being.
SOMATIC EXPERIENCING™ (SE)
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Somatic Experiencing™ (SE) goes beyond typical talk therapy and can be a different therapeutic experience. Learning how the nervous system supports growth and healing from all types of trauma is an advantage with this modality.
Exploring our biology rather than attaching to the biography of who we are open us the curious with the Nervous System. Nervous System Regulation, or lack of, comes from our patterns of experiences. These patterns may create unnecessary dysregulation. This is typically an overwhelming experience and can feel confusing. By working specifically with YOUR nervous system to get an understanding of where you are and where you will go.
IN AN EMERGENCY
If there is a counseling emergency, please call the Crisis Line at 988 or National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or Crisis Text Line 741741.
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All local Emergency Departments may asses for a behavioral/mental health need.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS
Typically Monday through Friday, from 9am until 5pm.
COST OF SESSION
Session fees are $165 per 50 min session with AJ and $145 per 50 min session with Angela. You may use your HSA (health savings account) or credit card.
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Please contact AJ if you would like for her to facilitate a training/workshop or consultation. She offers group consults and is an approved Somatic Experiencing™ (SE®) session provider for all levels.
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DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE
Insurance is not accepted, as the clinicians are out of network. However a supper bill can provide for possible reimbursement by your insurance provider.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Many clients can feel a difference after one session, while some need a few sessions. Your level of engagement/how often you attend can determine the difference as well.
WHERE DO WE MEET FOR OUR SESSION?
AJ offers in person sessions at 6114 NW MO HWY-9 Parkville, MO 64116.
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Both clinicians offer video sessions with HIPPA compliant platforms.