Dance Movement Therapy in Bethesda, MD
Dance Movement Therapist.
Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, relationships, parenting, or life transitions? You may look successful on the outside while quietly struggling to keep everything together. I work with high-achieving, career-driven adults who are balancing full lives and seeking clarity, connection, and peace. Whether you’re facing anxiety, communication challenges, relationship stress, family dynamics, or uncertainty about what comes next, therapy can help you move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding. My style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. I take an active role in the therapeutic process and am on your team.
Dance Movement Therapist.
Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, relationships, parenting, or life transitions? You may look successful on the outside while quietly struggling to keep everything together. I work with high-achieving, career-driven adults who are balancing full lives and seeking clarity, connection, and peace. Whether you’re facing anxiety, communication challenges, relationship stress, family dynamics, or uncertainty about what comes next, therapy can help you move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding. My style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. I take an active role in the therapeutic process and am on your team.
Jarrell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in all sectors including, but not limited to, trauma-informed therapy, career counseling, family & couples therapy, and expressive art therapy (art, music, dance, etc
Welcome to a space of acceptance, understanding, and empowerment.
I am Slade, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I specialize in offering a safe and affirming therapeutic space for individuals, with a concentration on individuals within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and Black and/or Indigenous people of color. My approach is rooted in respect, empathy, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by the community.
I have experience in all sectors including, but not limited to, trauma-informed therapy, career counseling, family & couples therapy, and expressive art therapy (art, music, dance, etc
Welcome to a space of acceptance, understanding, and empowerment.
I am Slade, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I specialize in offering a safe and affirming therapeutic space for individuals, with a concentration on individuals within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and Black and/or Indigenous people of color. My approach is rooted in respect, empathy, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by the community.
Sammi Rosenfeld
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, DC LPC, MD LCPC, MSEd, CCTP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have also spent a lifetime in the world of professional dance and the creative arts.
My employment in both Philadelphia and the DMV have afforded me experience and competence working with a range of socioeconomic, racial, ability/access, gender, and sexuality identities. Cultural competency is hugely important and integral to my work. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a SPACE and SPACE for Schools trained provider.
I have also spent a lifetime in the world of professional dance and the creative arts.
My employment in both Philadelphia and the DMV have afforded me experience and competence working with a range of socioeconomic, racial, ability/access, gender, and sexuality identities. Cultural competency is hugely important and integral to my work. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a SPACE and SPACE for Schools trained provider.
Welcome, I truly believe that therapy is a brave and courageous choice. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and safe environment for each client that chooses to work with me. I have a special expertise working with both adolescents and adults with mood disorders. Our relationship will be used as an element of change. Often, I will utilize aspects of our relationship to highlight barriers to change and provide a warm and directive approach to push you towards growth. My approach within our therapeutic relationship tends to be more collaborative and I commonly use interventions including mindfulness, CBT, DBT and attachment theory.
Welcome, I truly believe that therapy is a brave and courageous choice. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and safe environment for each client that chooses to work with me. I have a special expertise working with both adolescents and adults with mood disorders. Our relationship will be used as an element of change. Often, I will utilize aspects of our relationship to highlight barriers to change and provide a warm and directive approach to push you towards growth. My approach within our therapeutic relationship tends to be more collaborative and I commonly use interventions including mindfulness, CBT, DBT and attachment theory.
My coaching clients are intelligent, quick-witted, and enjoy using humor to balance their overthinking minds. They seek a collaborative, professional partnership to develop new tools to help them feel better and live more in alignment with their vision and values.
Coaching supports a variety of personal growth goals and builds from a strong foundation in self-awareness to increase cognitive flexibility (new ways of thinking), emotion regulation (resilience for a broad range of human experiences), and somatic resource (learning to tune into the wisdom of the body).
I serve as the coach on your integrative healthcare team.
My coaching clients are intelligent, quick-witted, and enjoy using humor to balance their overthinking minds. They seek a collaborative, professional partnership to develop new tools to help them feel better and live more in alignment with their vision and values.
Coaching supports a variety of personal growth goals and builds from a strong foundation in self-awareness to increase cognitive flexibility (new ways of thinking), emotion regulation (resilience for a broad range of human experiences), and somatic resource (learning to tune into the wisdom of the body).
I serve as the coach on your integrative healthcare team.
I use my dance background as a useful tool to further understand the body signals as information to guide me towards creating a workable creative partnership and family unit .
I specialize in working dynamically with individuals, couples and families searching to find ways to better communicate and to learn ways to grow creatively . I work with individuals who may need to find ways to manage their communication, anxiety, and relationships. My extensive work with people influx in their relationships is a particular strength .
I use my dance background as a useful tool to further understand the body signals as information to guide me towards creating a workable creative partnership and family unit .
I specialize in working dynamically with individuals, couples and families searching to find ways to better communicate and to learn ways to grow creatively . I work with individuals who may need to find ways to manage their communication, anxiety, and relationships. My extensive work with people influx in their relationships is a particular strength .
Washington Insight Solutions is your trusted partner in achieving clarity and success through expert psychological assessments and wellness services. Whether you’re seeking answers about ADHD, autism, learning differences, or mood disorders, our evaluations are designed to empower children, adolescents, and adults to thrive personally, academically, and professionally. Let us help you uncover the insights you need to unlock your potential and take the next step toward a brighter future.
Washington Insight Solutions is your trusted partner in achieving clarity and success through expert psychological assessments and wellness services. Whether you’re seeking answers about ADHD, autism, learning differences, or mood disorders, our evaluations are designed to empower children, adolescents, and adults to thrive personally, academically, and professionally. Let us help you uncover the insights you need to unlock your potential and take the next step toward a brighter future.
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Veronica Bannon - Creative Therapeutic
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA, BC-DMT
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704
As a licensed counselor and dance/ movement therapist, I offer a variety of clinical techniques and interventions.
With over 35 years of clinical experience, I welcome the opportunity to work with clients (pre-teens, adolescents & adults) who struggle with self-confidence, low mood, anxiety, communication, social isolation, focusing/organizing, family conflicts and/or relationship issues. Coping mechanisms for high levels of stress, low mood, frustration tolerance, attention difficulties and interpersonal relating challenges will be explored. For those clients struggling to maintain appropriate boundaries in relationships, feeling disconnected, and finding it challenging to assert themselves, Social Emotional Support Groups are also offered.
As a licensed counselor and dance/ movement therapist, I offer a variety of clinical techniques and interventions.
With over 35 years of clinical experience, I welcome the opportunity to work with clients (pre-teens, adolescents & adults) who struggle with self-confidence, low mood, anxiety, communication, social isolation, focusing/organizing, family conflicts and/or relationship issues. Coping mechanisms for high levels of stress, low mood, frustration tolerance, attention difficulties and interpersonal relating challenges will be explored. For those clients struggling to maintain appropriate boundaries in relationships, feeling disconnected, and finding it challenging to assert themselves, Social Emotional Support Groups are also offered.
Our staff of psychologists, social workers, a dance and movement therapist, and educational diagnosticians work collaboratively with families to help everyone discover “their best self
TLC is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, OT's, & SLP's. The core of our philosophy is the belief that our focus is on people, not on diagnoses/disabilities. With that in mind, we develop an individualized plan with every child, young adult, and family. We use a holistic, strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop better self-esteem, learn new coping skills, improve social skills, and learn how to communicate more effectively. With these skills, children, teens, and adults can develop more positive relationships and improve their functioning at school or work.
Our staff of psychologists, social workers, a dance and movement therapist, and educational diagnosticians work collaboratively with families to help everyone discover “their best self
TLC is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, OT's, & SLP's. The core of our philosophy is the belief that our focus is on people, not on diagnoses/disabilities. With that in mind, we develop an individualized plan with every child, young adult, and family. We use a holistic, strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop better self-esteem, learn new coping skills, improve social skills, and learn how to communicate more effectively. With these skills, children, teens, and adults can develop more positive relationships and improve their functioning at school or work.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to better understand the functions of their behavior and take evidence based action to help manage their mental health. I'm looking for clients who want to discover themselves and better understand the triggers that keep them from achieving their particular ideal of wellness.I specialize in utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients better understand the function of their behaviors along with assessing the costs associated with their behavior followed by creating a plan to help the client use evidence based practices to help them achieve their mental health goals.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to better understand the functions of their behavior and take evidence based action to help manage their mental health. I'm looking for clients who want to discover themselves and better understand the triggers that keep them from achieving their particular ideal of wellness.I specialize in utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients better understand the function of their behaviors along with assessing the costs associated with their behavior followed by creating a plan to help the client use evidence based practices to help them achieve their mental health goals.
It takes great strength to step into a space of healing and growth. I honor that you have decided to take that step. I will help you navigate through that space and address any of the challenges you have experienced, are currently experiencing, or will experience moving forward. As a clinical neuropsychotherapist, I utilize a holistic, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and mind/body/heart healing approach. With over 20 years of personal, clinical, and practical experience, I offer a compassionate space where you can heal, grow, and move toward a more fulfilling, healthier, and balanced life.
It takes great strength to step into a space of healing and growth. I honor that you have decided to take that step. I will help you navigate through that space and address any of the challenges you have experienced, are currently experiencing, or will experience moving forward. As a clinical neuropsychotherapist, I utilize a holistic, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and mind/body/heart healing approach. With over 20 years of personal, clinical, and practical experience, I offer a compassionate space where you can heal, grow, and move toward a more fulfilling, healthier, and balanced life.
Hey you, welcome! Are you a professional counselor, mental health therapist, or Social Worker seeking mentorship, skills training or communal support? Maybe you are deeply passionate about caring for others but also feeling a bit heavy, tired, and are yearning for restorative support? If any of this resonates, I am glad that you paused here. I provide coaching and mentorship services that center your well-being, alongside your professional growth. Here, you can be seen and known, your challenges are met with care, and you are taught practical, clinically sound skills in a way that honors the depth of your humanity.
Hey you, welcome! Are you a professional counselor, mental health therapist, or Social Worker seeking mentorship, skills training or communal support? Maybe you are deeply passionate about caring for others but also feeling a bit heavy, tired, and are yearning for restorative support? If any of this resonates, I am glad that you paused here. I provide coaching and mentorship services that center your well-being, alongside your professional growth. Here, you can be seen and known, your challenges are met with care, and you are taught practical, clinically sound skills in a way that honors the depth of your humanity.
Life can be difficult at times. We all need help. We all need our hope renewed. We are here to help you to maneuver and overcome the challenges you are experiencing. Let us help to give you hope to cope. HOPE FOR THE HOME offers Christian Counseling that focuses on healing for the whole-person ( spirit, soul, and body). Our compassionate and professionally trained pastoral counselors will work together with you to seek biblical and psychological treatments to heal and restore your mind, soul, body, and relationships.
Life can be difficult at times. We all need help. We all need our hope renewed. We are here to help you to maneuver and overcome the challenges you are experiencing. Let us help to give you hope to cope. HOPE FOR THE HOME offers Christian Counseling that focuses on healing for the whole-person ( spirit, soul, and body). Our compassionate and professionally trained pastoral counselors will work together with you to seek biblical and psychological treatments to heal and restore your mind, soul, body, and relationships.
Are you dealing with a difficult time? Have you experienced trauma? Do you have a hard time with your teen? Are you struggling with a relationship? Dealing with stress? Have you recently lost someone? Are you going through a major life transition (marriage, birth, loss of a job, divorce)? We are here to help, heal and restore hope! Our practice's focus is to bring comprehensive and culturally competent services to clients so they can thrive and realize their full potential. It is our overall goal to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.
Are you dealing with a difficult time? Have you experienced trauma? Do you have a hard time with your teen? Are you struggling with a relationship? Dealing with stress? Have you recently lost someone? Are you going through a major life transition (marriage, birth, loss of a job, divorce)? We are here to help, heal and restore hope! Our practice's focus is to bring comprehensive and culturally competent services to clients so they can thrive and realize their full potential. It is our overall goal to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.
Life Challenges... Emotional Pain... Hopelessness... Anger... Fear... Sadness... Rejection...
These emotions can take us on a difficult journey, disrupting our daily lives and well-being. Are you searching for someone to help you process overwhelming feelings? Are you struggling to set boundaries or give yourself permission to prioritize your needs? Do you feel lonely after constantly pouring into others who don’t pour into you? Are you seeking solutions to build a happier, more fulfilling life? Perhaps you’re finding it hard to focus on or set meaningful goals because past traumas keep you feeling stuck.
Life Challenges... Emotional Pain... Hopelessness... Anger... Fear... Sadness... Rejection...
These emotions can take us on a difficult journey, disrupting our daily lives and well-being. Are you searching for someone to help you process overwhelming feelings? Are you struggling to set boundaries or give yourself permission to prioritize your needs? Do you feel lonely after constantly pouring into others who don’t pour into you? Are you seeking solutions to build a happier, more fulfilling life? Perhaps you’re finding it hard to focus on or set meaningful goals because past traumas keep you feeling stuck.
Embarking on the journey of inner work doesn't have to be a solitary path. I deeply value the unique bond between therapist and client, and I consider it a true privilege to be invited into your story. With an open heart and a non-judgmental approach, I welcome clients from all walks of life. I believe that laughter can be an important part of the therapeutic process, but above all, I am here to listen and offer a space where you can truly be yourself. Counseling is an integral part of healthy living, helping to restore balance, clarity, and grounding.
Embarking on the journey of inner work doesn't have to be a solitary path. I deeply value the unique bond between therapist and client, and I consider it a true privilege to be invited into your story. With an open heart and a non-judgmental approach, I welcome clients from all walks of life. I believe that laughter can be an important part of the therapeutic process, but above all, I am here to listen and offer a space where you can truly be yourself. Counseling is an integral part of healthy living, helping to restore balance, clarity, and grounding.
Utilizing my background in somatic psychology, dance/ movement therapy, and sport and performance psychology, I aim to support my client's body-mind integration for wellness and fulfillment.
Hello. Thank you for visiting my page. I believe that anyone has the potential to heal and grow regardless of their backgrounds. My goal is to help you acknowledge and trust your own strengths to overcome any struggles. When individuals come to therapy, they may feel out of balance with difficult feelings, perceptions, behaviors, and/or thoughts. With a holistic view of a person as a complex being with different facets and strengths, I aim to facilitate my clients' self-awareness, self-regulation, self-expression, and self-exploration toward recreating wholeness.
Utilizing my background in somatic psychology, dance/ movement therapy, and sport and performance psychology, I aim to support my client's body-mind integration for wellness and fulfillment.
Hello. Thank you for visiting my page. I believe that anyone has the potential to heal and grow regardless of their backgrounds. My goal is to help you acknowledge and trust your own strengths to overcome any struggles. When individuals come to therapy, they may feel out of balance with difficult feelings, perceptions, behaviors, and/or thoughts. With a holistic view of a person as a complex being with different facets and strengths, I aim to facilitate my clients' self-awareness, self-regulation, self-expression, and self-exploration toward recreating wholeness.
I'm training in dance/ movement therapy because healing happens in the body, not just the mind.
You might be an adolescent, college student, or young adult who looks “fine” on the outside—but on the inside, you’re exhausted from holding it together. Maybe anxiety has gotten louder, your mood feels unpredictable, or you’re dealing with panic, depression, trauma stress, ADHD or sleep issues that make daily life feel heavier than it should.
Career starters and new parents often come in feeling stretched thin, emotionally on edge, and unsure whether what they’re experiencing is “normal stress” or something that needs real support. Sometimes the hardest part is not having words for what’s wrong—just knowing something feels off.
I'm training in dance/ movement therapy because healing happens in the body, not just the mind.
You might be an adolescent, college student, or young adult who looks “fine” on the outside—but on the inside, you’re exhausted from holding it together. Maybe anxiety has gotten louder, your mood feels unpredictable, or you’re dealing with panic, depression, trauma stress, ADHD or sleep issues that make daily life feel heavier than it should.
Career starters and new parents often come in feeling stretched thin, emotionally on edge, and unsure whether what they’re experiencing is “normal stress” or something that needs real support. Sometimes the hardest part is not having words for what’s wrong—just knowing something feels off.
Throughout life we all experience moments of discomfort. Perhaps your typical ways of coping stopped working and things feel unmanageable. Or, what you feel on the inside doesn’t match what you show on the outside. If you are motivated to change, I can help you learn to shift these uncomfortable feelings. I offer a fresh, supportive perspective as you explore old patterns, increase self-awareness and develop new coping skills. Whether you deal with depression, anxiety, trauma or challenging life transitions, I will help you achieve your goals and build confidence to continue your growth beyond therapy.
Throughout life we all experience moments of discomfort. Perhaps your typical ways of coping stopped working and things feel unmanageable. Or, what you feel on the inside doesn’t match what you show on the outside. If you are motivated to change, I can help you learn to shift these uncomfortable feelings. I offer a fresh, supportive perspective as you explore old patterns, increase self-awareness and develop new coping skills. Whether you deal with depression, anxiety, trauma or challenging life transitions, I will help you achieve your goals and build confidence to continue your growth beyond therapy.
I am licensed in CT and FL with over 35 years of professional experience and more than 25 years specifically as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I use a collaborative, strengths-based philosophy with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. My clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and Family Systems. Together, we'll partner to create meaningful change in your life.
I am licensed in CT and FL with over 35 years of professional experience and more than 25 years specifically as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I use a collaborative, strengths-based philosophy with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. My clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and Family Systems. Together, we'll partner to create meaningful change in your life.
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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.