It feels like there is so much to unpack and you don’t even know where to start. You've done therapy before, and it feels like you were able to talk about things, but that didn't change how you feel.

Hi, I’m Reannan.

She/ her pronouns

If you're into astrology, I'm a Libra sun, Leo rising, and Aries moon.

I am the seventh of eight total siblings — but the oldest of my parents' second round of kids. So I grew up in a big, blended family with all kinds of complicated relationship dynamics, some of which are still playing out today. I learned to cope by getting really good at reading between the lines, and by leaning on laughter, even when it was dark humor. I also got very good at thinking about things instead of feeling them — it was safer, and for a long time it worked.

Eventually, though, thinking my way through everything stopped being enough — my body kept holding onto what my mind had learned to talk around. I remember going into my first therapy session, feeling so overwhelmed and just thinking, “Where do I even start?” I know from my own experience that just talking about something doesn't actually change the way the mind and body hold onto it.

I found somatic therapy, and it changed everything for me. I completed the three year training program in Somatic Experiencing® and am now a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP). I continue to train and consult with the somatic community, along with EMDR and parts work, so I can bring that same kind of shift to the people I work with. Not just talking about what happened or is happening, but actually working with the body so something feels different, not just understood in the mind.

As a queer person, I know firsthand how much it matters to work with a therapist who already understands key parts of your life without you having to explain them first. I work primarily with queer adults, though I welcome anyone who feels this work is right for them — particularly those who've done therapy before and are ready for something that goes deeper.

If you’ve done the talking and you’re still waiting to actually feel different, that’s exactly what we work on together.

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Education & Training

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

University of California, Santa Barbara

Master’s Degree in Social Work

San Diego State University

EMDR Trained

Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs

Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner

Somatic Experiencing® International

Integrative Somatic Parts Work Certificate

The Embody Lab

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Pennsylvania and Florida (Florida telehealth only)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is somatic therapy?

A: Somatic therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that treats the mind and body as interconnected, rather than working with thoughts and emotions on their own. Somatic approaches use body awareness, breath, movement, and attention to physical sensation alongside traditional talk therapy, to help release that stored stress and support the nervous system's ability to regulate itself. It's really an umbrella term, it includes specific modalities like Somatic Experiencing® and body-based elements found in approaches like EMDR.

Q: Do you see clients in Pennsylvania?

A: Yes — I'm a licensed LCSW in PA and work with clients across the state via telehealth.

Q: Do you see clients in Florida?

A: Yes — I'm licensed to provide telehealth only, not in-person, in FL and work with clients across the state via telehealth.

Q: Do you see clients in California?

A: Yes — I'm a licensed LCSW in CA and work with clients across the state via telehealth.

Q: Can I meet with you via telehealth from anywhere in the world?

A: No, you must be located in a state in which I, your provider, am licensed to practice at the time of your session. This includes California, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

Q: I'm not sure if I am a member of the "queer community" or not, can I still meet with you?

A: Absolutely! Anyone of any gender or sexual orientation is welcome, including those who are uncertain about their identity.

Q: What is the process and how do we meet virtually?

A: First step is to reach out to me via the Contact page or the Get in Touch button at the top of this page. You can schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me at a time that works for you and we get to see if working together feels right. If so, we decide on a time to have your first appointment and I get you set up through the platform we'll be using, called TherapyNotes. You'll fill out some paperwork to get started and then we have our first appointment.

CONTACT

reannanlasttherapy@gmail.com
858-224-2250

WORKING HOURS

Tuesday - Friday
mornings only, PST and EST

Reannan Last, LCSW, SEP

Licensed in California & Pennsylvania

CA: LCSW 124925

PA: LCSW CW025673

Licensed for telehealth only in Florida

TLHT provider registration number TPSW6245

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