Somatic Movement Therapy
Somatic Therapy is a form of psycho-therapy that focuses on the physical experience of emotions. It teaches clients to tune in to their body sensations as a way to better understand and process their trauma and joy. It is an effective method for learning to experience emotions through the body, leading to improved self-awareness, regulation of emotions, and better mental and physical health.
Contact
545 Ocean View Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
831–461-5446
The Heart Therapy Center offers personalized, client-centered care. Their dedicated team of certified clinicians and associates uses a wide variety of therapeutic modalities to build a supportive environment tailored to your unique emotional and mental health goals. Book a session or explore their team's specific backgrounds below.
Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Isa Reser, LMFT
Isa is the Founder, Clinical Supervisor and Director for The Heart Therapy Center. She specializes in alternative modalities focused on creativity, personal atunement, pleasure and fulfillment. Utilizing trauma informed therapies including EMDR, somatic, art and movement.
Bree Gwinner, APCC
I work from a relational-attachment lens which means I am most curious about your earliest relationships, how they have informed your nervous system, guide you unconsciously, and keep you stuck in outdated, unfulfilling, and hurtful patterns as an adult. I invite clients to be curious about, and begin to create, a loving relationship with their inner child.
Tori Perreault, AMFT
I believe within each of us is an inner guiding wisdom that is always trying to reach us, which we can use to expand our lives. I seek to create a space for you to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect yourself with the root of who you are. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming and Neurodivergent-Affirming therapist. In my work with children and families,
Hanna C. Peterson, AMFT
As a therapist, I create a safe space to support you on the journey towards healing, transformation, and self-actualization. I have a humanistic-based approach, utilizing Jungian psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic therapy. I embrace the diverse needs of all people, so I will work with you to find the ideal therapeutic modality that resonates most with you.
Sarah Weiler, AMFT
As your therapist, my goal is to foster a safe and affirming space for you to discover, create, and achieve your goals. I typically use ACT, mindfulness-based, and person-centered approaches to therapy, but I practice flexibility in finding the right modality for each person. Our therapeutic journey will value and prioritize all of the unique qualities that make you, you.
Ananda Day Cavalli, AMFT
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and truly heard. My approach is collaborative and grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own story. I draw from attachment, psychodynamic, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to support individuals and couples. Together, we can explore trauma, relationships, and personal goals while working at a pace that feels right for you.