Maureen Loftis

Somaworks Therapy, led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Paulina Machi, specializes in a range of therapeutic approaches including trauma-focused therapy, attachment-based therapy, and equine-assisted psychotherapy. With over 15 years of experience in social justice, Paulina is dedicated to fostering trust and empowerment in her clients, helping them address emotional and psychological distress. Utilizing an integrative approach that incorporates evidence-based practices such as EMDR and mindfulness, Somaworks Therapy aims to create a compassionate space for adults, teens, and children to explore their past experiences. The therapy provided is rooted in cultural humility, ensuring clients feel understood and supported as they navigate their emotional journeys. Generated from the website

SpecialtiesI am a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern who enjoys working with individuals, adolescents, families and couples. I work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety and panic attacks, substance abuse and addiction, Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I also work with adolescents in foster care and their families. I work collaboratively, integrating a variety of methods and techniques to suit each client and their individual challenges. I listen with an open mind, answer questions honestly, and participate actively. I work with clients to define goals, build on their strengths, and find satisfying solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the foundation of my treatment but I incorporate a variety of other methods and techniques. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational, Somatic, Mindfulness and other therapies.