Ariel Giarretto

Ariel Giarretto

SEP™, CMP, LMFT, MS

Somatic Psychotherapist, Bodyworker

Ariel Giarretto, LMFT, CMT, CSB has been a body-oriented trauma therapist for many decades. On staff at the Esalen Institute throughout the 90's, she studied with some of the finest somatic teachers and sexuality experts. She is a full-time international faculty for Somatic Experiencing International, training professionals all over the world how to resolve the symptoms of trauma. She is trained as a bodyworker and is a certified Somatic Sex Educator and Sexological Bodyworker. She has extensive training in pre- and perinatal psychology, and attachment, and volunteered for many years as a doula. She works with couples and individuals desiring sexual or intimacy enhancement, as well as those who have experienced sexual abuse, infertility, traumatic births and invasive medical procedures. Ariel is passionate about supporting men and women of all sexual orientations and identities, including LBGTQIA in finding both ease, acceptance and ecstasy in their bodies, and healing the wounds of shame and long-term, intergenerational sexuality trauma. She practices in Oakland, CA. USA and is available for sessions and consultations at all levels. For information on her webinars and group consultations that focus on sexuality and sexual abuse, check out her website: www.fullembodiment.org.