Dance Movement Therapy in Alexandria City County, VA

Hi there, thank you so much for being here. I’d love to help you reach your highest dreams by accessing your individual and unique autonomy, authenticity, and full trust in your own self by way of yoga, breathwork, meditation, and somatic experiencing all in the space of therapy. Together we can investigate the ways in which you feel limited and also how you want to feel as your best self. With guidance and in a safe space, we can acknowledge the wounding and the healing capacity you have within yourself. Feel free or email me if you have any questions.

Life can come with challenges that sometimes we don’t have the words for. While using your voice is just one form of communication, movement offers an alternative way to express emotions and thoughts that go with these challenges. I believe that the body is our first home and movement is our first way of sharing what goes on inside of that home. "Dance is a language beyond words, expressing that for which we have no words." -Jennifer De Leon

I specialize in anxiety, depression, perfectionism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is unique. I strive to build a genuine, person-centered relationship with you. Using a solution-focused and motivational approach, my goal is to provide you with tools and skills that will help you understand yourself better. Through the therapy process, I will assist you in the process of boosting your self-esteem, confidence, and empower you to take on life's challenges.

Are you suffering from the effects of PTSD, anxiety, depression, sudden loss, and/or chronic pain? If so body-oriented psychotherapy may help facilitate your recovery. By working to address the root causes of nervous system imbalance, a body-psychotherapy approach can empower you with tools and skills to re-negotiate and resolve difficult and traumatic experiences. My approach in therapy is client-centered and my work is just to facilitate and provide the optimal conditions for healing to take place. I also hope to impart knowledge and skills for people to work with themselves effectively outside of therapy.

With over 20 years experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer a variety of effective counseling approaches to address symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Relationship Issues, and ADHD. Some of these approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Executive Functioning Skills, and Mindfulness. Together, we will determine what treatment approaches work best and strive to meet your goals, such as improving coping skills, overcoming fears, and regulating emotions. It would be my honor to work with you on the journey towards wellness. Sessions are offered in person and online.

Rachael Dembowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Dance/Movement therapist who works with children, teens, and adults. She specializes in depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma. Rachael has experience working with individuals with an array of physical, cognitive, and intellectual needs. Rachael received a Master of Education degree in Dance/ Movement Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University. She believes the therapeutic process is about self-discovery, and practices from a person-centered approach with strength, and solution-based focuses.

I am working on a magical reality-based project with the business mogul & my Spiritual husband Curtis "50 Cent Jackson. As a former MTV journalist, I assisted 50 Cent with networking with representatives which resulted in 50 Cent obtaining a record deal with Columbia Records and a single featuring Destiny's Child. I help people manifest life goals using multi-modality therapy, energy/love, mindfulness, prayer/meditation, superfoods, movement, music, nature, art, and/or positive affirmations for clarity. Additionally, I educate client about maximizing their somatic and automatic nervous system by reprogramming negative thoughts.

I work with adults and adolescents in the treatment of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma and grief, LGBTQ issues, relationship issues and Asperger’s syndrome/high functioning autism. I provide psychological assessment for individuals seeking gender-affirming care, and presurgical psychological assessment for bariatric surgery. I hold a master’s degree and a doctorate in clinical psychology, and a master's degree in dance/movement therapy. I recently graduated from Harvard Medical School's post-doctoral certification program in Writing for Healthcare.

Are you struggling with an eating disorder, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or self harming behaviors? Have you suffered from trauma and abuse, or have lost touch of your own needs and feelings? I use an integrative approach that emphasizes emotional and physical healing and addresses the underlying core issues that continue to sabotage the recovery process. My treatment approach helps you let go of negative beliefs, self destructive patterns, and learn to develop positive relationships and healthy coping skills. We build on your strengths and focus is on recovery and self care to find your true inner self.

I help address the root causes of behavioral disorders and mental health issues, whether stress in the home, work related stressors, physical, relational, etc. I use an array of psychotherapy modalities including child centered play therapy (sand, art, dance, music), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, family counseling as well as industrial organizational psychology modalities for work related stressors. The goal is to decrease the behavioral disorders and / or mental health symptoms to restore optimal functioning in the home and work environment.

Many of us have lived-experiences where we’ve been forced to disconnect from the most fundamental aspects of ourselves. This disconnection, & the beliefs we construct to protect ourselves from the pain of this, serves as the basis for much suffering. I believe rebuilding a positive relationship with your whole being (mind/body/spirit) is a fundamental principle of healing & that a safe therapeutic relationship is one way we can grow capacity for the exploration, understanding, & reclamation of self required to heal. I aim for our work to bring you into contact with the self-observer, advocate, and healer inside you.

Our work together is designed to enable you to discover the teacher within, to connect with your wisest self and help guide you in all parts of your life. I use a tailored, integrative approach across several disciplines including therapy, life coaching, spiritual direction and Qigong. Whether you wish to discover your calling or need help transitioning from a personal or health crisis, my approach can assist in deepening your life experience at home, at work, and in relationships.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Garnet is a Licensed Mental/ Behavioral Health Therapist and Life Coach with over 16 years of experience. Her approach is to help you explore the origin of internal mechanisms that inhibit personal growth. She works with individuals, couples , families , veterans and their families to explore ways to move beyond symptoms, limitations and obstructions and towards personal integration and fulfillment. Her mission is to provide a compassionate, supportive and honest space in which you can speak freely about your symptoms,experiences, examine issues of identity and explore relational possibilities.

If you are feeling lost, unfulfilled or overwhelmed, you can find relief. Facing emotions with support can bridge the gap from where we are stuck to where we want to be. Unresolved shame can keep us spiraling in fear and frozen in old patterns. Within the container of our therapeutic relationship, we can integrate pain from the past and access connection in the present. Healing can happen in a safe, nonjudgemental space where we can replace confusion and self-blame with curiosity and compassion.

Do you want to increase your happiness? My life’s work has been researching ways to overcome challenges and change and sharing those modalities with others. University of Pennsylvania traditionally trained. Trauma Specialization. 25 year Child Welfare Public Servant.

Hi, I'm Licia Thomas-Wagoner, Therapist and Owner of Balance Counseling. Balance Counseling was born out of the philosophy that in order to achieve a state of fulfillment, we must strive to find balance in our psychological, physiological, interpersonal, and spiritual functioning. The mission of Balance Counseling is to provide adults age 18+ with exceptional comprehensive counseling services that integrate the mind, body, and spirit to improve emotional wellbeing and restore balanced living. Through a collaborative partnership, my goal is to empower individuals to develop positive self-care practices and realize their wellness potential for optimal balanced living.

As a therapist, I try to provide my client with a calm, nurturing and safe environment. My approach is person-centered and I try to work in collaboration with my client to help them overcome the barriers of life so that they can reach their goals. Often it feels painful and difficult to challenge cognitive distortions, yet I try to assist in a kind fashion to work toward independence and growth.