Dance Movement Therapy in River Forest, IL
Jessica B Sittig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River Forest, IL 60305
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.
Corinne Serra Smith
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, NCSP
Verified Verified
River Forest, IL 60305
Are you someone facing challenges with transitions, relationships, work or school? Are you looking for life coaching or support with executive functioning? I enjoy helping individuals with diverse needs including anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, health issues, gender identity, self advocacy and more. Would you like to feel better and set reasonable goals for yourself by engaging in a compassionate, therapeutic relationship? Whether you find in person, teletherapy or “animal assisted therapy” helpful we have options for creating relaxed, productive sessions! I am here to help!
Are you someone facing challenges with transitions, relationships, work or school? Are you looking for life coaching or support with executive functioning? I enjoy helping individuals with diverse needs including anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, health issues, gender identity, self advocacy and more. Would you like to feel better and set reasonable goals for yourself by engaging in a compassionate, therapeutic relationship? Whether you find in person, teletherapy or “animal assisted therapy” helpful we have options for creating relaxed, productive sessions! I am here to help!
Heidi McCardell-Wentworth
Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River Forest, IL 60305
Are you tired and stressed out? Do you wish you could start feeling better now? I can help you figure out how! I support adults and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress, disordered eating, and life transitions.
Are you tired and stressed out? Do you wish you could start feeling better now? I can help you figure out how! I support adults and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress, disordered eating, and life transitions.
More Therapists Nearby
Lisa B Goldman
Counselor, BC-DMT, LCPC, GL-CMA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605
Do you want to create change? Do you want to learn how to make intrapersonal and interpersonal shifts in order to move through your life with more ease? With 30 years of experience, I am a seasoned dance/movement therapist. However, I not only offer body centered approaches but a variety of other creative modalities such as art making, role play, and creative writing to awaken our healthiest parts. I have consistently witnessed the power of incorporating these non-verbal and artistically expressive techniques into the traditional counseling process.
Do you want to create change? Do you want to learn how to make intrapersonal and interpersonal shifts in order to move through your life with more ease? With 30 years of experience, I am a seasoned dance/movement therapist. However, I not only offer body centered approaches but a variety of other creative modalities such as art making, role play, and creative writing to awaken our healthiest parts. I have consistently witnessed the power of incorporating these non-verbal and artistically expressive techniques into the traditional counseling process.
Ashley Fargnoli
Counselor, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
If you have been impacted by trauma, I'll draw on my expertise in body based approaches such as dance/movement therapy and sensorimotor psychotherapy to help you gently reconnect to your body.
Have you suffered a recent loss or are impacted by painful experiences from your past? Do relentless "what if" thoughts plague your mind, leaving you wondering if OCD is the culprit? Perhaps you've grappled with both, feeling overwhelmed by shame or fear. Maybe you are a helping professional (therapist, doctor, nurse...) and are experiencing burnout from working in intense settings. As a specialist in trauma and OCD, I'm here to provide the support you need. My approach is rooted in collaboration, honoring your strengths and nurturing the connections already within you.
If you have been impacted by trauma, I'll draw on my expertise in body based approaches such as dance/movement therapy and sensorimotor psychotherapy to help you gently reconnect to your body.
Have you suffered a recent loss or are impacted by painful experiences from your past? Do relentless "what if" thoughts plague your mind, leaving you wondering if OCD is the culprit? Perhaps you've grappled with both, feeling overwhelmed by shame or fear. Maybe you are a helping professional (therapist, doctor, nurse...) and are experiencing burnout from working in intense settings. As a specialist in trauma and OCD, I'm here to provide the support you need. My approach is rooted in collaboration, honoring your strengths and nurturing the connections already within you.
Melissa St Jean
Licensed Clinical Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614 (Online Only)
As a board-certified dance/movement therapist and graduate Laban movement analyst, I bring an integrative perspective to treatment.
I believe that healing and personal growth are deeply intertwined with the quality of our relationships, both with others and with ourselves. In my therapeutic practice, I prioritize creating a safe and nurturing environment for my clients, drawing upon principles of trauma-informed care, authenticity, and compassion. Through a collaborative approach, my goal is to empower clients to cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and their innate capacity for healing.
As a board-certified dance/movement therapist and graduate Laban movement analyst, I bring an integrative perspective to treatment.
I believe that healing and personal growth are deeply intertwined with the quality of our relationships, both with others and with ourselves. In my therapeutic practice, I prioritize creating a safe and nurturing environment for my clients, drawing upon principles of trauma-informed care, authenticity, and compassion. Through a collaborative approach, my goal is to empower clients to cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and their innate capacity for healing.
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 Driscoll
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60604
My background is in dance/movement therapy and I love to incorporate all realms of creativity into sessions.
Throughout my experience of practicing, a common need I have recognized is 'space'. Often individuals are seeking a safe space to be. To be themselves. To be seen. To be heard. If you are looking for a cozy or virtual space to release, re-fuel, and/or heal I am happy to facilitate the space you may be looking for.
My background is in dance/movement therapy and I love to incorporate all realms of creativity into sessions.
Throughout my experience of practicing, a common need I have recognized is 'space'. Often individuals are seeking a safe space to be. To be themselves. To be seen. To be heard. If you are looking for a cozy or virtual space to release, re-fuel, and/or heal I am happy to facilitate the space you may be looking for.
Denise (Pip) Klibanow
Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CFRC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
I use an integrative approach using elements of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Dance Movement Therapy as well as incorporating Cognitive Behavioral and insight-oriented interventions, whatever is best suited to the needs of the individual.
Everyone gets stuck now and then, may feel lost or alone. Sometimes you may just need a little support, an unbiased listener to help gain insight or clarity. Other times you may need help to delve more deeply into your emotions to transform and grow. I approach therapy as a collaborative process where together we explore your life challenges with curiosity but without judgement. Although not always easy, therapy can be deeply rewarding. An exploration that will help you reconnect with your inner strength and wisdom, better able to overcome obstacles and to move towards a greater sense of wellbeing.
I use an integrative approach using elements of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Dance Movement Therapy as well as incorporating Cognitive Behavioral and insight-oriented interventions, whatever is best suited to the needs of the individual.
Everyone gets stuck now and then, may feel lost or alone. Sometimes you may just need a little support, an unbiased listener to help gain insight or clarity. Other times you may need help to delve more deeply into your emotions to transform and grow. I approach therapy as a collaborative process where together we explore your life challenges with curiosity but without judgement. Although not always easy, therapy can be deeply rewarding. An exploration that will help you reconnect with your inner strength and wisdom, better able to overcome obstacles and to move towards a greater sense of wellbeing.
Katie Hochleutner
Counselor, LCPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Congratulations for taking the first step towards a healthier you! As a Licensed Counselor (LCPC) and Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), I am dedicated to providing the space and support you need to reach your full potential. Coming from a body-based approach to therapy, I use the mind/body connection and a holistic perspective to assist you in navigating the speed bumps of life. Turning the volume up on what your body is trying to tell you through slowing down and learning your own body’s language, helps to foster healing and promote growth from within.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards a healthier you! As a Licensed Counselor (LCPC) and Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), I am dedicated to providing the space and support you need to reach your full potential. Coming from a body-based approach to therapy, I use the mind/body connection and a holistic perspective to assist you in navigating the speed bumps of life. Turning the volume up on what your body is trying to tell you through slowing down and learning your own body’s language, helps to foster healing and promote growth from within.
Devorah Sarah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618
I employ an integrative approach to my work, drawing on various theoretical orientations and modalities, including the arts (music, movement, puppetry, art) and play therapy.
I have dedicated my practice to supporting children and families impacted by conflict, developmental, neurological, and relational issues. I have a great love and unique gifts working with young children - toddlers through 8-year-olds. Throughout therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore issues, work through trauma, challenging situations, and relationships. My approach is joyful, nurturing, creative, caring, and playful.
I employ an integrative approach to my work, drawing on various theoretical orientations and modalities, including the arts (music, movement, puppetry, art) and play therapy.
I have dedicated my practice to supporting children and families impacted by conflict, developmental, neurological, and relational issues. I have a great love and unique gifts working with young children - toddlers through 8-year-olds. Throughout therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore issues, work through trauma, challenging situations, and relationships. My approach is joyful, nurturing, creative, caring, and playful.
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.
Olivia Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
"A unique part of my practice is that I welcome somatosensory experiences into therapy – whether that be through breath work, yoga, dance, art, movement.
Olivia has worked with clients of all ages with various levels of trauma experiences, narcissistic/ sexual/ physical abuse survivors, attachment difficulties, life transitions, codepedency, depression, anxiety, grief, and familial/peer relationship concerns. Practicing both personally and professionally from an anti-racist/ anti-oppressive lens and being LGBTQIA+ affirming, Olivia honors the intersectionalities of identities, lived experiences, and the ways in which these experiences are held in our bodies. She uses movement and expression to promote holistic healing that can aid with how these experiences show up in our bodies.
"A unique part of my practice is that I welcome somatosensory experiences into therapy – whether that be through breath work, yoga, dance, art, movement.
Olivia has worked with clients of all ages with various levels of trauma experiences, narcissistic/ sexual/ physical abuse survivors, attachment difficulties, life transitions, codepedency, depression, anxiety, grief, and familial/peer relationship concerns. Practicing both personally and professionally from an anti-racist/ anti-oppressive lens and being LGBTQIA+ affirming, Olivia honors the intersectionalities of identities, lived experiences, and the ways in which these experiences are held in our bodies. She uses movement and expression to promote holistic healing that can aid with how these experiences show up in our bodies.
Erin Howe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
In Dance/Movement Therapy sessions, we will utilize the mind and body in an integrative way to explore your strengths and seek wisdom from within.
You have felt unseen and unheard. But you know deep down that you are worthy. I know that you are. The challenges in life you once were able to navigate with ease are now more daunting than ever. You have turned to avoidance, substances, shopping, you name it! But none of these are helping. What you need now is someone to empathize with you. Someone who gets it, to see you and support you while you examine those unpleasant feelings and sensations.
In Dance/Movement Therapy sessions, we will utilize the mind and body in an integrative way to explore your strengths and seek wisdom from within.
You have felt unseen and unheard. But you know deep down that you are worthy. I know that you are. The challenges in life you once were able to navigate with ease are now more daunting than ever. You have turned to avoidance, substances, shopping, you name it! But none of these are helping. What you need now is someone to empathize with you. Someone who gets it, to see you and support you while you examine those unpleasant feelings and sensations.
Eve Chalom
BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60642
I am comfortable working with a wide range of issues, and working with me is best for clients who are interested in not only talking through their problems, but physically moving about them and getting a felt sense of everything that’s going on. As a dance movement therapist, I think the body can be a marvelous source for solutions and insights, when the movement is approached in a way that’s comfortable and safe. Talking is also an important part of the process, as we are whole mind/body systems, and we work best when both are accessible and well connected to each other. Resolving and integrating the past is part of the work.
I am comfortable working with a wide range of issues, and working with me is best for clients who are interested in not only talking through their problems, but physically moving about them and getting a felt sense of everything that’s going on. As a dance movement therapist, I think the body can be a marvelous source for solutions and insights, when the movement is approached in a way that’s comfortable and safe. Talking is also an important part of the process, as we are whole mind/body systems, and we work best when both are accessible and well connected to each other. Resolving and integrating the past is part of the work.
Susan Steinke
Counselor, LCPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I incorporate art, movement, metaphor, improvisation, and role-play into the process, to help foster self-expression and self-discovery.
Do you struggle to balance multiple life roles, have difficulty practicing self-compassion, or find that stress and anxiety leave you feeling depleted? Are looking for a way to safely explore difficult thoughts and emotions. Are you curious about your relationship to yourself and with others? I offer a collaborative, caring, creative approach, and invite clients to put on their detective hats as they get to know themselves and explore their experiences; I am here to support you as you discover new ways of becoming ‘unstuck.’
I incorporate art, movement, metaphor, improvisation, and role-play into the process, to help foster self-expression and self-discovery.
Do you struggle to balance multiple life roles, have difficulty practicing self-compassion, or find that stress and anxiety leave you feeling depleted? Are looking for a way to safely explore difficult thoughts and emotions. Are you curious about your relationship to yourself and with others? I offer a collaborative, caring, creative approach, and invite clients to put on their detective hats as they get to know themselves and explore their experiences; I am here to support you as you discover new ways of becoming ‘unstuck.’
Crystal Smith
Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skokie, IL 60077
Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is an effective way of promoting emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration.
Seeking support is difficult! Whether you know what you need or are completely unsure of where to begin, I am dedicated to helping you figure it out. We will work together to identify what is not working in your life and create clear and accessible goals. Uncover the best version of yourself!
Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is an effective way of promoting emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration.
Seeking support is difficult! Whether you know what you need or are completely unsure of where to begin, I am dedicated to helping you figure it out. We will work together to identify what is not working in your life and create clear and accessible goals. Uncover the best version of yourself!
Rakhi Shingala
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60630
Hi, I am Rakhi, a therapist at Path Mental Health. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist (LCPC) and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT). I have more than 10 years of experience helping individuals harness their potential to move towards their desired goals, facilitating change and healing. I use a client-centered approach, focusing on empathy, open-mindedness, and unconditional positive regard. I also incorporate Dialectic Behaviors Therapy (DBT), to improve insight, resilience, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. I do psychosomatic work to strengthen mind-body connections.
Hi, I am Rakhi, a therapist at Path Mental Health. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist (LCPC) and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT). I have more than 10 years of experience helping individuals harness their potential to move towards their desired goals, facilitating change and healing. I use a client-centered approach, focusing on empathy, open-mindedness, and unconditional positive regard. I also incorporate Dialectic Behaviors Therapy (DBT), to improve insight, resilience, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. I do psychosomatic work to strengthen mind-body connections.
Kellyn Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
As a licensed professional counselor and dance/movement therapist, I collaborate with you to spark your inherent creativity and wisdom that will guide you to integration.
Hi! I work with people longing for more clarity, self-trust, self-worth, balance, joy, intimacy, body acceptance, and self-compassion. Often my clients have an idea of what they need, but struggle to connect knowledge to action and embodiment. They may feel overwhelmed by relationships, responsibilities, and/or expectations, and want help staying true to themselves amidst life's demands. They may have strained relationships with their bodies, and long for more ease. I welcome people across the neurodivergent spectrum. My work is trauma-informed & culturally-humble, so I will take time to get to know your unique story.
As a licensed professional counselor and dance/movement therapist, I collaborate with you to spark your inherent creativity and wisdom that will guide you to integration.
Hi! I work with people longing for more clarity, self-trust, self-worth, balance, joy, intimacy, body acceptance, and self-compassion. Often my clients have an idea of what they need, but struggle to connect knowledge to action and embodiment. They may feel overwhelmed by relationships, responsibilities, and/or expectations, and want help staying true to themselves amidst life's demands. They may have strained relationships with their bodies, and long for more ease. I welcome people across the neurodivergent spectrum. My work is trauma-informed & culturally-humble, so I will take time to get to know your unique story.
Stephanie Kilper
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
I will support you in building your body-mind connection to deepen your inner strength and capacity to confront the challenges life brings you. As a dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, I merge the felt experience with cognitive processing to support full integration in your healing process. We know that the body remembers all it has experienced. Let's give your body, brain, and heart the opportunity to work together to help you heal. I will support you in building the skills, insight, and ability to face the hard stuff and find your power, hope, and confidence to keep building a life you will love.
I will support you in building your body-mind connection to deepen your inner strength and capacity to confront the challenges life brings you. As a dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, I merge the felt experience with cognitive processing to support full integration in your healing process. We know that the body remembers all it has experienced. Let's give your body, brain, and heart the opportunity to work together to help you heal. I will support you in building the skills, insight, and ability to face the hard stuff and find your power, hope, and confidence to keep building a life you will love.
See more therapy options for River Forest
Nearby Dance Movement Therapy Searches for River Forest
See More Dance Movement TherapyDance 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.