Therapist for Trauma

I've just heard from a friend that somatic therapy is very effective for long term leftover trauma (childhood-loss, not abuse) and was wondering about recommendations in/near Berkeley?  Its for me (the parent), I am very much into dance and movement, if that is relevant.  Telehealth would be best for me right now.  I'd be grateful for any advice on who has helped you, why they are a good match for you, etc., anything you think might be helpful.  Thanks!

We’re desperately looking for an excellent therapist to work with a young adult to recover from anxiety due to a medical trauma.  We prefer Berkeley or Oakland (and prefer Kaiser) but are willing to travel or go out of network for someone outstanding.

Thank you in advance so much for your recommendations!

Is there such a thing as a therapist who specializes in sorting through issues relating to race?  Someone who could help address trauma experienced in childhood in the context of being type of adult we want to be on these issues?  I have read a lot of books and attended workshops on race, but think I need something one-on-one where I can talk candidly about my experiences.  I should add that I am a white woman who is politically progressive.

I’ve gone through years of traditional talk therapy but keep getting stuck in a rut where I live so much in my brain and am so sensitive to how I’m seen by people around me that I can’t turn off the intellectual defense and I don’t really get anywhere with dealing with the disconnect with my body related to old trauma. What are people’s experiences with something like somatic therapy and/or have you found any therapists or type of therapy to be helpful in bypassing the brain or getting past the intellectual defense wall? 

A long time ago, I had several medical traumas.  I had to think about them recently to try to help my kid, I now find myself unable to sleep, sad, angry, depressed etc, which I think is PTSD.  I did not know it could crop up after 16 years .  I don't know if a psychiatrist or a psychologist is more appropriate for this.   Does anyone have any advice, or recommendations of professionals to see?  Thank you for any suggestions.

Seeking a therapist, preferably in or near Berkeley, who has experience with clients who have a trauma background. Someone experienced in helping adults who suffered various types of abuse as children, though not specifically sexual abuse - more emotional, physical abuse and neglect. Have you worked with a therapist on the sometimes arduous task of healing from such a background, or do you know someone who has?  Can you recommend a therapist who is skilled in this type of work?  Your recommendations are appreciated; thanks. 

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Hello parents, our family is in “that place” again. I’m reaching out to see if you have recent recommendations for a therapist, in or near Berkeley, that you wholeheartedly recommend / feel is a gem. Someone to discuss and assist with relationship (not “couple”, but other areas of life) / life transition / impacts of a traumatic childhood / related issues. A special interest is to find someone experienced with the impacts of childhood trauma, or Complex PTSD. We are finding it hard to simply flip through the phone book or the web, and would love to find someone that others have truly benefitted from seeing. Huge, major plus if Magellan insurance is accepted. Thanks for your assistance. 

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