Compassionate • Relational • Attuned • Experiential • Collaborative
Welcome to my space! I’m so glad you’re here. As an integrative, somatic psychotherapist, my journey in this field is not just my profession, but a deep, personal passion. I believe that true healing involves the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. Successful therapy involves giving a voice to all parts of the self, developing an embodied self that holds both vulnerability and strength, sometimes referred to as Post-traumatic growth.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that our bodies hold wisdom and stories that are just as important as our thoughts and emotions. Through somatic practices, I help you tune into this wisdom, understanding and releasing the physical manifestations of your emotional experiences. It’s a journey of reconnection, where you learn to listen to and trust your body’s signals, leading to profound healing and transformation.
Each session with me is a sanctuary, a safe space where you are seen, heard, and deeply understood. I blend traditional psychotherapy with innovative somatic techniques, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs and experiences. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, healing from trauma, or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you with compassion and empathy.
My own path to becoming a somatic psychotherapist has been filled with learning, growth, and the continual pursuit of understanding the intricate connection between body and mind. This journey has not only equipped me with the tools and knowledge to guide you but has also deepened my empathy and connection with those I work with.
Your story matters, and I am here to help you explore it in a space that is both nurturing and transformative. Together, we can embark on a path towards healing, self-discovery, and holistic well-being. Thank you for considering me as a companion on your journey. I look forward to connecting with you.
My competencies and certifications include:
• Licensed Marriage, Child and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Certified Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist (ISTT)
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level II (CCTP-II)
• Member, Global Cohort in Transparent Communication (Thomas Hubl’s Practice Group Leader Training)
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Adapted Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy for complex Mental Health/Intellectual &/or Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• National Association for Developmental Disabilities, Clinical Certification (NADD-CC)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed EMDR
• Narrative Therapy
• Somatic Experiencing
• Healing Trauma with Sensorimotor Art Therapy
• Behavioral Health Crisis First Responder
• Seeking Safety Program Facilitator
• Prime for Life Addiction Treatment and Prevention Facilitator
• Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy
• Emotion Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Emotion Regulation Skills Training and adapted DBT for Neurodivergent Population
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Family Centered Training (FCT)
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
• Registered Yoga Therapist and Teacher (RYT 500)
• Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
Additionally, I am a doctoral student in Somatic Psychology at Meridian University.
Mighty poets are cradled forth in wrong
They learn in suffering
They teach in song
They learn in suffering
They teach in song
ABOUT WELL PEOPLE THERAPY
Lane Simmons is a NC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, offering trauma-informed relational psychotherapy, and serving Asheville, NC and all of Western North Carolina