I believe the body is wired to heal and you already possess inside you the tools you need to move forward, reach your goals, and create the relationships you want. I use a gentle approach to help you access and uncover your inner resources and knowledge. I focus on helping you compassionately embody and embrace your internal experiences and parts in order to deeply connect to yourself and others.

I work with children, teen and adult clients. We work slowly and gently creating a safe and nurturing space, in order for them to move towards healing. I use a blend of modalities, tuning in to the needs of each client in order to provide them with a therapeutic space that fits their needs. A collaborative, gentle approach allows for strength and trust to emerge. Learning to listen to the needs of the wounded parts, while modeling patience and compassion, allows the client to notice their habitual patterns and survival adaptations which lends to healing and the ability to move forward.

I came to Somatic Intervention (SI) after a full career in the U.S. Army and federal civil service. During my time in the Army, I served as a paratrooper and participated in two combat deployments. Later while serving in the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, I trained first responders in the intricacies of incident command, emergency management and weapons of mass destruction. While Serving in the Pentagon, I was introduced to SI and quickly learned what a powerful healing modality SI can be. After completing my SI training, I continued my professional development by studying Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki. Being qualified in these three modalities allows me to move seamlessly between them depending on the specific needs of the client at that time. My extensive military experience allows me to relate easily to Veterans and spouses who may be dealing with the debilitating effects of combat related trauma.

Often times, the struggles we have today have their roots in earlier experiences and relationships. I work with my clients to help heal the underlying issue and effect positive change in their well-being and relationships.

Imagine a therapy that combines the most effective techniques of SI, hypnotherapy, MAP, Havening, and focused dynamic psychotherapy with the potential to transform your life in a gentle way.
If you want to change your life, you first need to change your mindset. Become the mid-wife of your life, the designer of your destiny and I will help you navigate your journey.

“Basically, there’s nothing wrong with you that what’s right with you can’t cure.”

If you are looking for a gentle approach, and also want to discover and replace the deeply rooted limiting beliefs underlying the challenges you wish to overcome, I look forward to working with you. I work with individuals and couples who have experienced relational trauma, complex trauma, or loss, ranging in severity from emotional neglect to sadistic abuse. My focus is on empowering you to heal the parts of yourself that are hurting, working with multiple modalities to strengthen the leadership of your “adult self” and to process wounding events in the way that works best for you. I also help individuals looking to make or be supported through major life decisions.

I am an art psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Art Therapists and a psychodynamic organisational therapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council.
My professional experience has been in schools, prisons, nature-based environments, and in private practice.
I really value being able to combine working with art psychotherapy, somatic interventions and psychodynamic counselling practices. When possible and appropriate, I appreciate the value of working outdoors in nature-based settings.
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Currently I am seeing clients in person as well as virtually, and find the somatic approach to be effective in both contexts. Integrating Somatic Intervention into my clinical work has definitely deepened and enriched the therapeutic process.

Please visit my website, www.yaelshaynelcsw.com to get a fuller and more nuanced sense of my approach to therapy and my experience.

Depending on what works best for my clients, my approach combines conversation with drama-oriented practice and/or a focus on somatic work. I put an emphasis on playfulness – in words, imagination and embodiment – and my work is grounded in a developmental and attachment-based perspective. I practice in both English and Hebrew.

We all experience the stress and challenges of life and can feel stuck, anxious or down. Give yourself the gift of time and the support of therapy to work towards living a more fulfilled life. As a licensed clinical psychologist, with over 30 years of experience, my aim is to create a safe, supportive environment to wlrk through your personal goals.
Because of licensing constraints I can only work with people in New York State.

My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for individuals to embark on their journey to self-discovery and healing. My hope is to create a space where people can experience their thoughts, emotions and experiences without judgement or fear. Somatic Intervention and other valuable techniques will allow you to find your voice, listen to your intuition and sense yourself. Whether in my role as a therapist, trainer or supervisor I am deeply moved by the bravery displayed by each person who opens themselves up to this transformative journey.

Give yourself the gift of Connection. Connection to yourself, connections to others.
I seek to help you find and connect to your self, your thoughts, emotions, experiences, sensations, memories and in an experiential and wholesome way, making space for learning, growth and reselience.
Using a strength based approach, combined with my knowledge and skills, we will work together to meet your goals. I hope to help alleviate whatever pain or difficulty you are experiencing, to help you move towards more healing, living, light and connection.