Dance Movement Therapy in San Diego, CA
I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor based in Southern California. My therapy approach focuses on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves and navigate life’s challenges in a way that aligns with their true values and goals. I support individuals in personal growth, relationship dynamics, life transitions, and overcoming obstacles that keep them from living their ideal lives.I have experience working with a diverse range of clients, including young adults, couples, parents, families, and individuals from first-generation, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC communities who are ready to embrace personal growth and healing.
I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor based in Southern California. My therapy approach focuses on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves and navigate life’s challenges in a way that aligns with their true values and goals. I support individuals in personal growth, relationship dynamics, life transitions, and overcoming obstacles that keep them from living their ideal lives.I have experience working with a diverse range of clients, including young adults, couples, parents, families, and individuals from first-generation, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC communities who are ready to embrace personal growth and healing.
Hi there, I'm Natasha! I believe that therapy can be so rewarding for anyone who is searching for personal growth. My role is to provide you with the support you deserve as you take this journey into your own personal path toward self-care, self-improvement, self-awareness, and self-confidence. I want to help you soar to a place of self-empowerment in any area of your life that you wish to address.
Hi there, I'm Natasha! I believe that therapy can be so rewarding for anyone who is searching for personal growth. My role is to provide you with the support you deserve as you take this journey into your own personal path toward self-care, self-improvement, self-awareness, and self-confidence. I want to help you soar to a place of self-empowerment in any area of your life that you wish to address.
Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
Pontea Dianati, PhD, is a doctor of psychology, holistic coach, and spiritual guide with over 15 years of experience supporting deep personal and spiritual transformation.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology and extensive training in energy psychology and consciousness-based practices, her work integrates psychological insight with intuitive and spiritual support.
Her approach honors both inner inquiry and spiritual awareness, offering a supportive space where emotional healing, energetic clearing, and soul-level remembrance can unfold with care and intention.
Pontea Dianati, PhD, is a doctor of psychology, holistic coach, and spiritual guide with over 15 years of experience supporting deep personal and spiritual transformation.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology and extensive training in energy psychology and consciousness-based practices, her work integrates psychological insight with intuitive and spiritual support.
Her approach honors both inner inquiry and spiritual awareness, offering a supportive space where emotional healing, energetic clearing, and soul-level remembrance can unfold with care and intention.
My goal is to offer support to you and your family in a respectful and client-specific manner. I offer a mixture of practical tools, supportive space to process life's challenges, and opportunities to acknowledge how wonderful you and your family are, even in hard moments.
My goal is to offer support to you and your family in a respectful and client-specific manner. I offer a mixture of practical tools, supportive space to process life's challenges, and opportunities to acknowledge how wonderful you and your family are, even in hard moments.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
I enjoy working with clients who desire to make positive changes in their lives. They may feel ready to explore their life purpose, memories of past abuse, or even limitations that feel impossible to change. I want to use my vast array of lived experience and clinical knowledge to help guide clients through uncertainty towards a more fulfilling life.
I enjoy working with clients who desire to make positive changes in their lives. They may feel ready to explore their life purpose, memories of past abuse, or even limitations that feel impossible to change. I want to use my vast array of lived experience and clinical knowledge to help guide clients through uncertainty towards a more fulfilling life.
Nasheili González Reihling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PPS, MA
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Hello, I’m Nasheili, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in providing culturally affirming therapy to individuals from mixed, international, and immigrant families. My work is centered around helping people navigate the complexities of relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem challenges, and trauma. I also have vast experience and love working with children and supporting families whose child or teen is struggling at school or/and home due to trauma, emotional regulation, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, autism, or LGBTQ + identity concerns.
Hello, I’m Nasheili, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in providing culturally affirming therapy to individuals from mixed, international, and immigrant families. My work is centered around helping people navigate the complexities of relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem challenges, and trauma. I also have vast experience and love working with children and supporting families whose child or teen is struggling at school or/and home due to trauma, emotional regulation, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, autism, or LGBTQ + identity concerns.
Tina Lyn Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Using a blend of somatic psychology, dance/ movement therapy, neurofeedback (IASIS Microcurrent), and EMDR, I support you in safely processing what feels overwhelming and reconnecting with a sense of calm and balance.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I meet you where you are, with care and without judgment. I take time to understand you as a whole person—your experiences, emotions, and the circumstances shaping your life. Together, we’ll build insight into your strengths and patterns, helping you create meaningful, lasting changes that support your well-being.
Using a blend of somatic psychology, dance/ movement therapy, neurofeedback (IASIS Microcurrent), and EMDR, I support you in safely processing what feels overwhelming and reconnecting with a sense of calm and balance.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I meet you where you are, with care and without judgment. I take time to understand you as a whole person—your experiences, emotions, and the circumstances shaping your life. Together, we’ll build insight into your strengths and patterns, helping you create meaningful, lasting changes that support your well-being.
Hey! Whether you are new to therapy or not, I commend you for the bravery and patience it takes to start searching. I hope that you will find I could be of service to you. In both my professional and personal journey, I have sought to learn how to find more peace, happiness, and fulfillment. As a therapist, my goal is to learn what that might look like for you, and explore how we get there. I want my clients to seek insight, and question "Why are things the way they are?" I work best with clients who are willing to consider alternative perspectives, experiment with change, and remains persistent despite obstacles or failures.
Hey! Whether you are new to therapy or not, I commend you for the bravery and patience it takes to start searching. I hope that you will find I could be of service to you. In both my professional and personal journey, I have sought to learn how to find more peace, happiness, and fulfillment. As a therapist, my goal is to learn what that might look like for you, and explore how we get there. I want my clients to seek insight, and question "Why are things the way they are?" I work best with clients who are willing to consider alternative perspectives, experiment with change, and remains persistent despite obstacles or failures.
Dr. Whelan is an experienced clinical psychologist who provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to adult and adolescent patients with an array of psychological, neurological, and medical conditions. Dr. W specializes in neuropsychological assessment and the treatment of depression and anxiety related disorders. She has expertise in the treatment of chronic pain, sleep and eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, trauma, and bipolar spectrum conditions. Dr. Whelan provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations in the following areas: diagnostic clarification, ADHD, ASD, personality disorders, intellectual functioning,
Dr. Whelan is an experienced clinical psychologist who provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to adult and adolescent patients with an array of psychological, neurological, and medical conditions. Dr. W specializes in neuropsychological assessment and the treatment of depression and anxiety related disorders. She has expertise in the treatment of chronic pain, sleep and eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, trauma, and bipolar spectrum conditions. Dr. Whelan provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations in the following areas: diagnostic clarification, ADHD, ASD, personality disorders, intellectual functioning,
My clients are adults who are accustomed to handling a lot on their own but have reached a point where they are ready for focused support. You might be navigating a demanding career or family life while feeling privately overwhelmed, downcast, or disconnected. I often see people during difficult life transitions or "seasons of confusion" where anxiety, grief, or past trauma make it hard to feel steady. You are likely looking for a space that is honest and productive, where your values and faith are respected as we work toward moving you forward.
My clients are adults who are accustomed to handling a lot on their own but have reached a point where they are ready for focused support. You might be navigating a demanding career or family life while feeling privately overwhelmed, downcast, or disconnected. I often see people during difficult life transitions or "seasons of confusion" where anxiety, grief, or past trauma make it hard to feel steady. You are likely looking for a space that is honest and productive, where your values and faith are respected as we work toward moving you forward.
In addition to my Registered Nursing licensure, Grief, and Thanatology Certifications, I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a background in writing, dance, and theater.
I am currently accepting private clients for individual grief support sessions. I offer a range of support topics including substance-use disorder loss, anticipatory grief related to illness, accident, and substance use, and disenfranchised loss related to murder, suicide, or substance use. In addition, I offer support for other types of loss that may not be recognized by traditional therapies, such as the loss of a pet, job, co-worker, or dear friend. Sessions are ongoing and are offered via phone or Zoom. For Individual sessions, I work on a sliding scale fee. For more information: hearthomeshealingdotgmaildotcom
In addition to my Registered Nursing licensure, Grief, and Thanatology Certifications, I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a background in writing, dance, and theater.
I am currently accepting private clients for individual grief support sessions. I offer a range of support topics including substance-use disorder loss, anticipatory grief related to illness, accident, and substance use, and disenfranchised loss related to murder, suicide, or substance use. In addition, I offer support for other types of loss that may not be recognized by traditional therapies, such as the loss of a pet, job, co-worker, or dear friend. Sessions are ongoing and are offered via phone or Zoom. For Individual sessions, I work on a sliding scale fee. For more information: hearthomeshealingdotgmaildotcom
Hello! My name is Debbie Cecena and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I am passionate about helping others on their mental health journey to wellbeing. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology from the University of California Santa Barbara, and obtained my Masters in Counseling at the University of San Diego. My interest in helping others started in early childhood. Supporting others was something I always found very rewarding, and continue to feel that way to this day.
Hello! My name is Debbie Cecena and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I am passionate about helping others on their mental health journey to wellbeing. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology from the University of California Santa Barbara, and obtained my Masters in Counseling at the University of San Diego. My interest in helping others started in early childhood. Supporting others was something I always found very rewarding, and continue to feel that way to this day.
I take a holistic, person-centered approach, blending traditional talk therapy with somatic techniques like breath work and movement because healing isn’t just about the mind—it’s about the body, too.
Hi, I’m Jae—a culturally affirming therapist, millennial, and mom navigating the beautiful chaos of life. As a Black woman and first generation Caribbean daughter, I know how important it is to have a space where you don’t have to explain yourself—where you can just be. I’m here to offer that space. Whether you’re moving through major life transitions, navigating motherhood, unpacking self-doubt, or healing from past experiences, I’ll support you in a way that feels safe, empowering, and real. My work focuses on self-esteem, inner child healing, relationships, grief, trauma, and adjusting to change.
I take a holistic, person-centered approach, blending traditional talk therapy with somatic techniques like breath work and movement because healing isn’t just about the mind—it’s about the body, too.
Hi, I’m Jae—a culturally affirming therapist, millennial, and mom navigating the beautiful chaos of life. As a Black woman and first generation Caribbean daughter, I know how important it is to have a space where you don’t have to explain yourself—where you can just be. I’m here to offer that space. Whether you’re moving through major life transitions, navigating motherhood, unpacking self-doubt, or healing from past experiences, I’ll support you in a way that feels safe, empowering, and real. My work focuses on self-esteem, inner child healing, relationships, grief, trauma, and adjusting to change.
Feeling stressed, anxious, tired or lonely? Having low motivation? Struggling to understand your emotions, to communicate your needs, or unsure where to start? You're not alone. If you're dealing with the weight of past trauma, current life stressors, or just feeling overwhelmed, taking the first step towards healing is the hardest part—but you don’t have to go through this alone. Let's work together to understand your feelings, find clarity, and harness your strengths to create a path toward healing and a more balanced self.
Feeling stressed, anxious, tired or lonely? Having low motivation? Struggling to understand your emotions, to communicate your needs, or unsure where to start? You're not alone. If you're dealing with the weight of past trauma, current life stressors, or just feeling overwhelmed, taking the first step towards healing is the hardest part—but you don’t have to go through this alone. Let's work together to understand your feelings, find clarity, and harness your strengths to create a path toward healing and a more balanced self.
I am overjoyed to support you through the process of discovering your hidden superpowers & inner strength! As we work together, I teach you how to center in the present moment, where the magic of now comes alive & you are able to experience more joy, fulfillment, excitement, strength, peace & calm than ever before.
I am overjoyed to support you through the process of discovering your hidden superpowers & inner strength! As we work together, I teach you how to center in the present moment, where the magic of now comes alive & you are able to experience more joy, fulfillment, excitement, strength, peace & calm than ever before.
Are you looking for connection, understanding and acceptance? Do you struggle with depression, fear, disappointment, tragedy, loss, isolation, and/or addiction? Are you struggling with past traumas? Through our work together you will learn practical skills to lower your anxiety, find new meaning and purpose in your life, learn to manage your emotions, and learn skills to improve your relationships. You can learn how to communicate more effectively and resolve problems.
Are you looking for connection, understanding and acceptance? Do you struggle with depression, fear, disappointment, tragedy, loss, isolation, and/or addiction? Are you struggling with past traumas? Through our work together you will learn practical skills to lower your anxiety, find new meaning and purpose in your life, learn to manage your emotions, and learn skills to improve your relationships. You can learn how to communicate more effectively and resolve problems.
Therapy is so much more than the act of talking and assessing the mind. Therapy is a limitless place to explore one’s own reality and how it relates to others, and the world. Therapy can be found in somatic expression, in various forms of art, in connection with nature, and in the healing of self, and relationship with others. As an environmentalist, practitioner of yoga, and dancer, I value both traditional and alternative forms of healing that focus on the utmost well-being of the client(s).
Therapy is so much more than the act of talking and assessing the mind. Therapy is a limitless place to explore one’s own reality and how it relates to others, and the world. Therapy can be found in somatic expression, in various forms of art, in connection with nature, and in the healing of self, and relationship with others. As an environmentalist, practitioner of yoga, and dancer, I value both traditional and alternative forms of healing that focus on the utmost well-being of the client(s).
Thank you for being courageous and hopeful in taking this step towards therapy. The sense of shame we all carry with us can prevent us from asking for help, and yet that is the most important step. My work is centered around freeing ourselves from this shame, and increasing self-compassion, self-awareness and presence in the world around us. Our relationships are our greatest teachers, and we need them for our sense of safety and security in the world. I am here to help you to have the relationships to yourself and to others that you have always wanted. It is definitely possible.
Thank you for being courageous and hopeful in taking this step towards therapy. The sense of shame we all carry with us can prevent us from asking for help, and yet that is the most important step. My work is centered around freeing ourselves from this shame, and increasing self-compassion, self-awareness and presence in the world around us. Our relationships are our greatest teachers, and we need them for our sense of safety and security in the world. I am here to help you to have the relationships to yourself and to others that you have always wanted. It is definitely possible.
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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.
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.