Mindful Therapy with Keri

Mindful Therapy with Keri Hi! I'm Dr. Keri. I'm a q***r somatic trauma therapist and I’m delighted that you’re here! It is my mission to remind you that you are not alone on this path.

It takes a lot of courageous vulnerability to embark on a healing journey of
self-discovery. I offer Wholehearted Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness-Based Therapeutic Services. Such as mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and groups; Daring Way™ & Rising Strong™ groups based on Dr. Brené Brown's research; Somatic Experiencing; and therapeutic yoga.

We’ve been taught that rest is a reward you earn after exhaustion.But what if rest is something deeper—something you pra...
08/07/2025

We’ve been taught that rest is a reward you earn after exhaustion.
But what if rest is something deeper—something you practice?

Inspired by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's groundbreaking book, Sacred Rest, this month’s somatic series explores what it truly means to rest well—not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

🌀 There are 7 types of rest, and your nervous system might be asking for one you’ve been overlooking.

✨ Swipe through to discover what kind of rest your body and soul are truly craving.
Comment "toolkit" to grab the Essential Somatic Toolkit to begin restoring yourself—fully.

Are you feeling the pull to slow down… to reconnect… to reset?The Somatic Awakening Retreat is your invitation to step a...
08/06/2025

Are you feeling the pull to slow down… to reconnect… to reset?

The Somatic Awakening Retreat is your invitation to step away from the noise and into a space of deep care and renewal. Through breathwork, movement, and somatic practices, we’ll restore what the world has worn thin.

If your heart is whispering yes—listen.

Comment "RETREAT" to learn more.

When a previous participant shared this story with me about their personal experience from last year's Somatic Awakening...
08/05/2025

When a previous participant shared this story with me about their personal experience from last year's Somatic Awakening Retreat, I felt called to share it with you, too. 💛

Will you let me help you dissolve your heart knots, too?

Comment 'RETREAT' and I'll send you all of the info!

Somatic Awakening truly is one of those gifts that didn’t come FROM me, rather it came THROUGH me. Somatic Awakening is ...
08/05/2025

Somatic Awakening truly is one of those gifts that didn’t come FROM me, rather it came THROUGH me.

Somatic Awakening is a modality that came to me during a meditation a few years ago.

It is a transformational practice that weaves together Yin Yoga, Therapeutic Breathwork, and Meditation.

It helps you reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom and Inner Healing Intelligence.

Somatic Awakening is designed to help you awaken and align, by gently inviting you to explore your somatic edges and patterns of mental, emotional, somatic, and behavioral reactivity.

Helping you move through any areas of internal blocks, mental tension, somatic tightness, or emotional stagnation that may be stuck in your Body, Mind, Heart, or Spirit and awaken your relationship with your body.

Imagine taking a journey of self-discovery that involves embracing every aspect of who you are — your body, mind, heart, and spirit.

Somatic Awakening is precisely that journey!

It’s a practice that aims to help you develop a deeper sense of awareness and connection within yourself, not just in one isolated part, but in a holistic and all-encompassing way.

“Somatic” simply refers to the embodied experience of living through your physical body.

It’s about being present in the here and now, fully engaged with your sensations, emotions, and bodily movements.

In Somatic Awakening, you learn to listen to the wisdom of your body and use it as a powerful tool for understanding yourself better.

When we talk about “awakening,” this isn’t about waking up from sleep, but rather, it’s about becoming more conscious and
awakened to your True Self.

It’s about recognizing that you are much more than just your thoughts or physical form.

It’s about embracing the essence of who you are at a deeper level.

Next offering: Thursday, August 14th, 6-8pm

At Wild Path Institute - 1215 NW 14th Ave, Gainesville, Florida

It’s a small and intimate circle of participants. Pre-registration is required.

Comment SOMATIC AWAKENING to learn more and register.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

I’d be honored to share this transformational practice with YOU!

Physical rest isn’t just sleep—it’s softness, stillness, breath.Want to explore a simple resting practice that can assis...
08/04/2025

Physical rest isn’t just sleep—it’s softness, stillness, breath.

Want to explore a simple resting practice that can assist you unwinding from a long day?

Try legs-up-the-wall for 5 minutes tonight. Breathe. Unwind. Feel your body exhale.

💫 True rest is a choice you make with your body.

🛠 Comment "TOOLKIT" to explore somatic practices for rest inside the Essential Somatic Toolkit.

✨ You are not meant to carry it all alone.Join us for the third annual Somatic Awakening Retreat: Rooted in Wholeness: A...
08/02/2025

✨ You are not meant to carry it all alone.

Join us for the third annual Somatic Awakening Retreat: Rooted in Wholeness: Awakening the Body, Mind, Heart, and Spirit — a transformational retreat where you’ll find space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the deepest parts of yourself.

📅 October 16-19, 2025 | Alachua, FL

Comment "RETREAT" to learn more and join us in the adventure

Welcome to August’s Somatic Essentials: The Art of Resting Well.Inspired by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's groundbreaking bo...
08/01/2025

Welcome to August’s Somatic Essentials: The Art of Resting Well.

Inspired by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's groundbreaking book, Sacred Rest, this month’s somatic series explores what it truly means to rest well—not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Rest isn’t laziness. It’s a skill, a reclamation, a necessity. This month we’re exploring 7 types of rest that nourish your body, mind, heart, and spirit.

✨ You deserve more than survival. You deserve restoration.

👉 Comment "toolkit" to start with my Essential Somatic Toolkit

Let this be the month that you return to yourself.To your breath. To your body. To your truth.Want clarity on how your n...
07/31/2025

Let this be the month that you return to yourself.
To your breath.
To your body.
To your truth.

Want clarity on how your nervous system is responding now?
Comment "quiz" to Discover Your Nervous System State.

Nature is a medicine that most of us simply don't get enough of. ✨We chose this location because the landscapes offer a ...
07/30/2025

Nature is a medicine that most of us simply don't get enough of. ✨

We chose this location because the landscapes offer a deeper opportunity to heal. To connect. To explore. To return home to you.

Join us for the Second Annual Somatic Awakening Retreat October 16th-19th.

Comment 'retreat' and I'll send you ALL the info! 💛

You are not too much.You are not broken.You are not your trauma, your triggers, or your past.You are a whole, wise being...
07/28/2025

You are not too much.
You are not broken.
You are not your trauma, your triggers, or your past.

You are a whole, wise being—worthy of a relationship with yourself that is rooted in love, not fear.

Liberation doesn’t start in grand gestures.
It begins in breath.
In gentleness.
In choosing to meet yourself with tenderness, again and again.

💬 What’s one way you’re practicing self-liberation this week?
Share below—your reflection might be the invitation someone else needs.

Take a breath.You’ve done so much—seen so much, felt so much, remembered so much.Keep choosing yourself. Moment by momen...
07/25/2025

Take a breath.
You’ve done so much—seen so much, felt so much, remembered so much.

Keep choosing yourself. Moment by moment. Breath by breath.

💬 Comment with a heart if you’re closing out July with softness.

There’s something powerful about being in a space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and supported.Whether through movem...
07/24/2025

There’s something powerful about being in a space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and supported.

Whether through movement, breath, shared stories, or simply being present with others, we heal in connection.

In October, I’ll be holding space for a group of people ready to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with themselves in a supportive environment. If you’ve been craving time to pause and reflect, I’d love to share this journey with you.

We'll be gathering from October 16th-19th - comment RETREAT to learn more and register 💛

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1215 NW 14th Avenue
Gainesville, FL
32601

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/mindfultherapywithkeri

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Hi, I’m Keri Johnson, PhD, LMHC, CDWF. I’m here to support you in rising from life’s falls, rumble with the emotions present in those face down moments, and create a revolution in your life, by re-authoring the stories that are no longer serving you.

It is my mission to offer quality therapeutic services to all, regardless of age, race/ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender identification, sexual orientation, or economic status. I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals through the various ebbs and flows, those struggles and successes that undoubtedly unfold over the chapters of one's life. For the last couple decades, the phenomena of yoga and mindfulness have been fascinations of mine both on and off the yoga mat. My sister introduced me to yoga and meditation when I was in grade school, and my personal practice has blossomed out of that first exposure many moons ago. Ignited by personal experience, supported by accredited trainings with world-renown scholars, and woven together with modern empirical research, the foundational components of my therapeutic approach are rooted in: trauma, mindfulness, authenticity, vulnerability, courage, self-compassion, and non-judgmental transparency. I am honored to work with you as you embark on exploring the various facets and nuances that create the constellation of attributes of you.