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I am well-versed in movement therapy techniques that offer a bottom-up approach to trauma symptoms for those who haven't seen change with traditional talk therapy.
My ideal client might struggle to claim who they are and express themselves. This client might be accustomed to running away from themselves and life, numbing out with behaviors like restricting/binging food, substances, sexual acting out, pornography, compulsive spending, excessive exercise or seeking a partner to be the solution. I would love to help you stop avoiding yourself and release the illusion of control that these behaviors offer, to shift gracefully into the swing of life as an authentic you. I work well with those who are seeking spirituality, improved connections, body acceptance and relief from trauma symptoms.
I am well-versed in movement therapy techniques that offer a bottom-up approach to trauma symptoms for those who haven't seen change with traditional talk therapy.
My ideal client might struggle to claim who they are and express themselves. This client might be accustomed to running away from themselves and life, numbing out with behaviors like restricting/binging food, substances, sexual acting out, pornography, compulsive spending, excessive exercise or seeking a partner to be the solution. I would love to help you stop avoiding yourself and release the illusion of control that these behaviors offer, to shift gracefully into the swing of life as an authentic you. I work well with those who are seeking spirituality, improved connections, body acceptance and relief from trauma symptoms.
Holistic Healing with Creative Arts Therapies: If traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps haven’t provided relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or grief, consider a different approach. Grounded in mindfulness and creative arts therapies—art, movement, music, and drama—we believe that the path to clarity, growth, and empowerment involves more than just talking. Creative arts therapies can help you explore and express yourself in new ways, gaining insights unique to the creative process.
Holistic Healing with Creative Arts Therapies: If traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps haven’t provided relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or grief, consider a different approach. Grounded in mindfulness and creative arts therapies—art, movement, music, and drama—we believe that the path to clarity, growth, and empowerment involves more than just talking. Creative arts therapies can help you explore and express yourself in new ways, gaining insights unique to the creative process.
Jessica B Sittig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
For those interested in integrating somatic and body based techniques into their talk therapy, I have additional training as a dance/ movement therapist.
My specialty is providing therapeutic services to children and adults. I utilize a client centered approach to join with my clients in the therapeutic process and offer gentle, non-judgmental support through the journey of therapy. I meet you where you are.
For those interested in integrating somatic and body based techniques into their talk therapy, I have additional training as a dance/ movement therapist.
My specialty is providing therapeutic services to children and adults. I utilize a client centered approach to join with my clients in the therapeutic process and offer gentle, non-judgmental support through the journey of therapy. I meet you where you are.
In a time of struggles or life transition, you may feel stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed. I believe in your resiliency being within you, sitting within your body, and I will guide you in exploring your inner power with compassion, safety, and empowerment. I value cultural humility and believe in a holistic approach that is centered on you and your experiences in our therapy sessions. I integrate collaborative insight-driven discussion and movement-based interventions, which helps me to address both your physical (body) and emotional (mind) needs in a neutral and non-judgmental manner.
In a time of struggles or life transition, you may feel stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed. I believe in your resiliency being within you, sitting within your body, and I will guide you in exploring your inner power with compassion, safety, and empowerment. I value cultural humility and believe in a holistic approach that is centered on you and your experiences in our therapy sessions. I integrate collaborative insight-driven discussion and movement-based interventions, which helps me to address both your physical (body) and emotional (mind) needs in a neutral and non-judgmental manner.
As a dance/ movement therapist and psychotherapist, I believe that our bodies hold the wisdom to help us cope with stress and survive trauma.
Are you looking for an Asian therapist who sees and hears you? Do you experience complicated feelings due to the racial dynamics around you? Are you trying to understand the ways your body responds to emotions or trauma? Through a collaborative relationship with me, you will learn not to fear your own emotions but to empower yourself. Your survival strategies, cultural identities, inner strength, and creativity deserve to be honored and validated. A trusting and loving therapeutic relationship with me will help you rediscover your self-love, self-compassion, and confidence while sharing your life stories.
As a dance/ movement therapist and psychotherapist, I believe that our bodies hold the wisdom to help us cope with stress and survive trauma.
Are you looking for an Asian therapist who sees and hears you? Do you experience complicated feelings due to the racial dynamics around you? Are you trying to understand the ways your body responds to emotions or trauma? Through a collaborative relationship with me, you will learn not to fear your own emotions but to empower yourself. Your survival strategies, cultural identities, inner strength, and creativity deserve to be honored and validated. A trusting and loving therapeutic relationship with me will help you rediscover your self-love, self-compassion, and confidence while sharing your life stories.
Michael Rangel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647
Waitlist for new clients
There is so much in the power of therapy as a process that invites curiosity, creativity and play. I prioritize the innate ability to express vulnerabilities and needs through non-verbal, auditory, kinesthetic, and visual ways which I process with dance/ movement therapy, sensorimotor therapy, TF-CBT, and other creative therapies. I strongly believe in the transformative power of art, especially for those who haven't found the language or words to express themselves yet. I honor the creative process and how it can initiate our own journey towards care and healing.
There is so much in the power of therapy as a process that invites curiosity, creativity and play. I prioritize the innate ability to express vulnerabilities and needs through non-verbal, auditory, kinesthetic, and visual ways which I process with dance/ movement therapy, sensorimotor therapy, TF-CBT, and other creative therapies. I strongly believe in the transformative power of art, especially for those who haven't found the language or words to express themselves yet. I honor the creative process and how it can initiate our own journey towards care and healing.
Stephanie Kilper
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist and love working with other queer and neurodivergent folx. As a dance/ movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, my hope is to support you in bringing the wisdom of your body, heart, and mind together to find your center, overcome adversity, and come home to yourself. Together we will navigate barriers and overcome obstacles on the way to achieving your goals. I will help you gain the skills, insight, and trust you'll need to face the hard stuff and find power, hope, and confidence to build a life you will love. You're not alone, let's chat and find your next steps.
I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist and love working with other queer and neurodivergent folx. As a dance/ movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, my hope is to support you in bringing the wisdom of your body, heart, and mind together to find your center, overcome adversity, and come home to yourself. Together we will navigate barriers and overcome obstacles on the way to achieving your goals. I will help you gain the skills, insight, and trust you'll need to face the hard stuff and find power, hope, and confidence to build a life you will love. You're not alone, let's chat and find your next steps.
Anixter Center - Mental Health Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LSW, CADC, CYMHS
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
We have clinical trauma professionals, grief counselors, youth mental health specialists, art therapists, dance/ movement therapists, and certified alcohol/drug counselors available.
Our goal is to serve as your guide and walk with you on your life journey. We aim to help you overcome obstacles that may be holding you back from reaching your dreams, while providing you with healthy strategies to implement in your life outside of therapy. Whether exploring the past, present, or future; discussing coping strategies; processing stressful events; building resiliency; healing from trauma; creative problem-solving, or enhancing communication within your relationship. We serve an array of culturally diverse clients, including: children, adolescents, teenagers, college students, adults, couples, and families.
We have clinical trauma professionals, grief counselors, youth mental health specialists, art therapists, dance/ movement therapists, and certified alcohol/drug counselors available.
Our goal is to serve as your guide and walk with you on your life journey. We aim to help you overcome obstacles that may be holding you back from reaching your dreams, while providing you with healthy strategies to implement in your life outside of therapy. Whether exploring the past, present, or future; discussing coping strategies; processing stressful events; building resiliency; healing from trauma; creative problem-solving, or enhancing communication within your relationship. We serve an array of culturally diverse clients, including: children, adolescents, teenagers, college students, adults, couples, and families.
Chih-Hsien Lin
Counselor, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, EMDR, MPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Board Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist trained in EMDR.
Suffering is often the result of less than nurturing relationships and experiences. Fear can become imprisoned in the body. Family and culture can dictate how safe it is, or not safe, to express and be yourself. My immigrant experience from Taiwan allows me deeper empathy with people navigating life transitions and relating to different cultures and new relationships. At Embodied Way Psychotherapy PLLC, I strive to empower individuals within the context of systemic injustice and complications. My work is to provide compassion and wisdom so that you can feel fully alive and authentic in your body, your world and your relationships.
I am a Board Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist trained in EMDR.
Suffering is often the result of less than nurturing relationships and experiences. Fear can become imprisoned in the body. Family and culture can dictate how safe it is, or not safe, to express and be yourself. My immigrant experience from Taiwan allows me deeper empathy with people navigating life transitions and relating to different cultures and new relationships. At Embodied Way Psychotherapy PLLC, I strive to empower individuals within the context of systemic injustice and complications. My work is to provide compassion and wisdom so that you can feel fully alive and authentic in your body, your world and your relationships.
For the past 11 years, I have experience working with eating disorders and body image, depression, anxiety, PTSD, school anxiety/school refusal, student/collegiate athletes, life transitions, and mindfulness through both talk and movement.
Therapy is a truly unique journey. I believe in the power of the mind-body connection and seek to help clients understand how their experiences affect their whole system. Connecting with clients brings me joy and I strive to cater my skill set to meet your specific needs. Often, I invite creativity in to help you heal and grow into a more integrated version of yourself. Movement is a helpful tool to build more awareness, but I also recognize that moving and exploring creatively in a therapeutic setting can be challenging. My hope is to help you feel more at home in yourself while finding a soft landing to do the work.
For the past 11 years, I have experience working with eating disorders and body image, depression, anxiety, PTSD, school anxiety/school refusal, student/collegiate athletes, life transitions, and mindfulness through both talk and movement.
Therapy is a truly unique journey. I believe in the power of the mind-body connection and seek to help clients understand how their experiences affect their whole system. Connecting with clients brings me joy and I strive to cater my skill set to meet your specific needs. Often, I invite creativity in to help you heal and grow into a more integrated version of yourself. Movement is a helpful tool to build more awareness, but I also recognize that moving and exploring creatively in a therapeutic setting can be challenging. My hope is to help you feel more at home in yourself while finding a soft landing to do the work.
I have experience working with eating disorders, body image, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders through talk therapy and dance therapy.
Holistic healing can be the start to your journey into self-discovery, growth, and connection to the present moment. Talk therapy, in addition to movement interventions, will unlock the person you are meant to be. Connecting mind, body, and spirit will ignite empowerment and wholeness from within as we rewrite your narrative. What is beautiful about this work is that it is for everyone and anyone! Whatever your struggle may be, I am here as a dance/ movement therapist to provide safety as we discover your passions, values and goals. We will collaborate together for long term wellness.
I have experience working with eating disorders, body image, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders through talk therapy and dance therapy.
Holistic healing can be the start to your journey into self-discovery, growth, and connection to the present moment. Talk therapy, in addition to movement interventions, will unlock the person you are meant to be. Connecting mind, body, and spirit will ignite empowerment and wholeness from within as we rewrite your narrative. What is beautiful about this work is that it is for everyone and anyone! Whatever your struggle may be, I am here as a dance/ movement therapist to provide safety as we discover your passions, values and goals. We will collaborate together for long term wellness.
Shannon Lengerich Suffoletto
Counselor, CMPC, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
Shannon Suffoletto is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board-Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist (BC-DMT). Shannon specializes in working with athletes and performing artists to remove mental and emotional barriers in service of strengthening peak performance and reaching their fullest potential.
Shannon Suffoletto is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board-Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist (BC-DMT). Shannon specializes in working with athletes and performing artists to remove mental and emotional barriers in service of strengthening peak performance and reaching their fullest potential.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity exploration, life transitions, career development, and body image. I enjoy working with creatives and adults in life transitions. I take a relational, trauma-informed approach, and I use my dance and movement background to integrate embodied paths to healing. Your journey may shift as you go, and I will honor the recalibrations that make you exactly who you are today: a nuanced, complex, unique individual who is worth knowing.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity exploration, life transitions, career development, and body image. I enjoy working with creatives and adults in life transitions. I take a relational, trauma-informed approach, and I use my dance and movement background to integrate embodied paths to healing. Your journey may shift as you go, and I will honor the recalibrations that make you exactly who you are today: a nuanced, complex, unique individual who is worth knowing.
Lauren Mulligan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R-DMT, CYT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
My training as a dance/ movement therapist and yoga teacher allows me to attend to your whole body/mind/spirit in our work.
I believe my role as a therapist is to help you hold and find meaning in your pain, and delight with you in what is playful and pleasureful in your life. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I am interested in creating a genuine, transparent and accountable relationship with you. My hope is that within our relationship we can identify and interrupt harmful patterns that may emerge in your relationships and reinforce patterns that bring you joy and connection. Therapy is inherently political, and I aim to engage with my clients in ways that are liberatory, anti-racist and affirming of their intersecting identities.
My training as a dance/ movement therapist and yoga teacher allows me to attend to your whole body/mind/spirit in our work.
I believe my role as a therapist is to help you hold and find meaning in your pain, and delight with you in what is playful and pleasureful in your life. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I am interested in creating a genuine, transparent and accountable relationship with you. My hope is that within our relationship we can identify and interrupt harmful patterns that may emerge in your relationships and reinforce patterns that bring you joy and connection. Therapy is inherently political, and I aim to engage with my clients in ways that are liberatory, anti-racist and affirming of their intersecting identities.
Rebecca Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R-DMT, MA, MFA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
I perform traditional talk therapy, but often supplement that with dance/ movement therapy or other creative art modalities.
Sometimes life presents us with difficult challenges and we feel lost. We may be haunted by trauma, feel stuck in relationships, have negative thoughts cycling around in our minds, and find that we are sabotaging ourselves. Changing life circumstances-both positive (like the birth of a child) or negative (loss of a job)-can cause anxiety and despair. I address these issues by fostering a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship where clients become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, make sense of their experiences, and move forward in their lives.
I perform traditional talk therapy, but often supplement that with dance/ movement therapy or other creative art modalities.
Sometimes life presents us with difficult challenges and we feel lost. We may be haunted by trauma, feel stuck in relationships, have negative thoughts cycling around in our minds, and find that we are sabotaging ourselves. Changing life circumstances-both positive (like the birth of a child) or negative (loss of a job)-can cause anxiety and despair. I address these issues by fostering a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship where clients become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, make sense of their experiences, and move forward in their lives.
Our team offers IFS, EMDR, Dance/ movement therapy, art therapy and more.
If you desire to build healthier relationships with your body-mind, Self and others, you are in the right place. Perhaps you've tried traditional therapy and are hitting a block or maybe you have a "loud body" that aches all the time in one way or another? The clinicians at MBC are trained in a variety of modalities to help you tap into your inner resources and find harmony with your body, mind and spirit. You will collaborate with one of our clinicians to begin on your path towards optimal health and well-being.
Our team offers IFS, EMDR, Dance/ movement therapy, art therapy and more.
If you desire to build healthier relationships with your body-mind, Self and others, you are in the right place. Perhaps you've tried traditional therapy and are hitting a block or maybe you have a "loud body" that aches all the time in one way or another? The clinicians at MBC are trained in a variety of modalities to help you tap into your inner resources and find harmony with your body, mind and spirit. You will collaborate with one of our clinicians to begin on your path towards optimal health and well-being.
I have experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have been trained as a trauma-informed therapist and in Dance and Movement Therapy.
I am a psychotherapist with ten years of experience. My approach integrates client-centered therapy interventions, mindfulness, and body-oriented therapy techniques. I like to hold a respectful, compassionate, safe space, free of judgment that allows an individual their personal growth and supports their healing processes. I focus on working with clients that have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transition difficulties, relationship issues, satisfaction, meaning and purpose of life, trauma, grief, and loss.
I have experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have been trained as a trauma-informed therapist and in Dance and Movement Therapy.
I am a psychotherapist with ten years of experience. My approach integrates client-centered therapy interventions, mindfulness, and body-oriented therapy techniques. I like to hold a respectful, compassionate, safe space, free of judgment that allows an individual their personal growth and supports their healing processes. I focus on working with clients that have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transition difficulties, relationship issues, satisfaction, meaning and purpose of life, trauma, grief, and loss.
Katy O'Hanlon Bruns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, R-DMT, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
I integrate collaborative conversation, somatic techniques, dance/ movement-therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies that are curated to support your unique needs.
I work with clients navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, & life transitions. I also enjoy working with movement-based artists and therapists. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, & holistic—I strive to cater my skills to meet your specific needs. Often, I integrate my background in dance/ movement therapy to help you process emotions, gain insight, & move towards the growth that you seek. While movement & creativity are helpful tools, I understand they can be challenging & am here to guide you. My hope is to help you find deeper comfort in yourself while finding a supportive space to explore your world.
I integrate collaborative conversation, somatic techniques, dance/ movement-therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies that are curated to support your unique needs.
I work with clients navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, & life transitions. I also enjoy working with movement-based artists and therapists. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, & holistic—I strive to cater my skills to meet your specific needs. Often, I integrate my background in dance/ movement therapy to help you process emotions, gain insight, & move towards the growth that you seek. While movement & creativity are helpful tools, I understand they can be challenging & am here to guide you. My hope is to help you find deeper comfort in yourself while finding a supportive space to explore your world.
Mallory A Ingram
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, R-DMT, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
As a registered Dance/ Movement Therapist, I work through a holistic, energetic, mind/body lens to bring healing & integration of the whole self.
We have immediate openings! As the owner of Modern Soul Therapy LLC, we strive to cultivate a deep sense of empathy and non-judgment to build a safe, collaborative, and empowering environment for clients to truly thrive! My belief in the power of human resilience drives my work with clients, resulting in an eclectic, creative, and conversational approach. I have extensive knowledge in trauma informed care, evidenced based practices such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, creative arts therapies, narrative therapy, existential therapy, positive psychology, somatic/body based therapy, energy work and mindfulness. Let's dive into your inner world!
As a registered Dance/ Movement Therapist, I work through a holistic, energetic, mind/body lens to bring healing & integration of the whole self.
We have immediate openings! As the owner of Modern Soul Therapy LLC, we strive to cultivate a deep sense of empathy and non-judgment to build a safe, collaborative, and empowering environment for clients to truly thrive! My belief in the power of human resilience drives my work with clients, resulting in an eclectic, creative, and conversational approach. I have extensive knowledge in trauma informed care, evidenced based practices such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, creative arts therapies, narrative therapy, existential therapy, positive psychology, somatic/body based therapy, energy work and mindfulness. Let's dive into your inner world!
Rosey Puloka
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, GLCMA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Welcome, folks. I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor, trained dance/ movement therapist, and empowerment coach. I specialize in the treatment and training of trauma work. Over the past eleven years, I've worked with diverse populations in a number of different settings including residential rehabilitation, Cook County Jail, and community mental health. As a therapist who is grateful for the therapy I've received, I can confidently say I get it from both sides. Therapy is a vulnerable process. That's why I pride myself on providing a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and authentic space that is tailored to the individual.
Welcome, folks. I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor, trained dance/ movement therapist, and empowerment coach. I specialize in the treatment and training of trauma work. Over the past eleven years, I've worked with diverse populations in a number of different settings including residential rehabilitation, Cook County Jail, and community mental health. As a therapist who is grateful for the therapy I've received, I can confidently say I get it from both sides. Therapy is a vulnerable process. That's why I pride myself on providing a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and authentic space that is tailored to the individual.
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Dance Movement Therapy
What can I expect from dance/movement therapy?
During dance therapy, the therapist will guide the client through dance movements that metaphorically represent a particular challenge, reflect their internal emotional state, or otherwise express physically what is happening for the client mentally. The therapist may “mirror” the client’s movements or simply observe. The client may be encouraged, as they dance, to pay attention to their breath or other physical sensations. Afterward, the therapist and client will often debrief to help the client process the experience.
Is dance/movement therapy evidence-based?
A small body of research has found that dance therapy can help treat conditions like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as nonclinical issues like low self-esteem or family conflict. However, some experts caution that the evidence in favor of dance therapy is not as robust as that of other, more established therapies, and some of the published research is of low quality. Many recommend that dance therapy be used as a complementary rather than stand-alone treatment.
Can dance therapy help with depression?
Some research suggests that dance/movement therapy can aid in the treatment of depression, especially when combined with other therapies; some studies, for example, report that dance therapy combined with antidepressants or talk therapy is more effective than those treatments alone. The positive effects of dance therapy may come from the movement itself, as it’s well-known that physical activity can improve mood and bolster motivation in those struggling with depression.
What are the limitations of dance therapy?
People with disabilities or other conditions that hinder movement may find it more challenging to participate in dance therapy, though a well-trained therapist will take a client’s physical limitations into account when designing a treatment plan. Experts also warn that certain conditions, particularly eating disorders, should never be treated with dance therapy alone; it may, however, be used as an adjunct therapy.