Dance Movement Therapy in Rockville, MD
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
You don’t have to carry everything alone.
I help high-achieving persons, leaders and survivors who are tired of being strong for everyone else — yet are ready to finally be supported themselves. My work centers on navigating trauma, identity, relationships, life transitions, and the emotional weight of being “the one who holds it all together.” I served across continents, legal systems, and diverse communities, developing real-world solutions for people who have survived complex experiences and environments. I understand systems and I understand the real human beings who move through them every day.
You don’t have to carry everything alone.
I help high-achieving persons, leaders and survivors who are tired of being strong for everyone else — yet are ready to finally be supported themselves. My work centers on navigating trauma, identity, relationships, life transitions, and the emotional weight of being “the one who holds it all together.” I served across continents, legal systems, and diverse communities, developing real-world solutions for people who have survived complex experiences and environments. I understand systems and I understand the real human beings who move through them every day.
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.
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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.
Is your family struggling right now? Is your child having issues in school? Are you feeling hopeless or helpless? Have you undergone a traumatic event you have not been able to talk about or work through? I understand these things can be difficult and therapy is something that could assist you in moving forward in your life. I believe that reaching out to a therapist is a great place to start and I would appreciate the opportunity to be that person.
Is your family struggling right now? Is your child having issues in school? Are you feeling hopeless or helpless? Have you undergone a traumatic event you have not been able to talk about or work through? I understand these things can be difficult and therapy is something that could assist you in moving forward in your life. I believe that reaching out to a therapist is a great place to start and I would appreciate the opportunity to be that person.
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.
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.
Through individual psychotherapy sessions, I support women navigating relationship anxiety, heartbreak, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, low self-worth, and depressed mood rooted in past relational wounds. This work is for the woman who appears strong on the outside yet quietly carries anxiety, emotional heaviness, or disconnection within. The woman who overthinks conversations, fears being “too much,” craves deep love, yet struggles to feel emotionally safe in relationships while navigating heartbreak, loneliness, transitions, or losing herself while trying to be chosen.
Through individual psychotherapy sessions, I support women navigating relationship anxiety, heartbreak, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, low self-worth, and depressed mood rooted in past relational wounds. This work is for the woman who appears strong on the outside yet quietly carries anxiety, emotional heaviness, or disconnection within. The woman who overthinks conversations, fears being “too much,” craves deep love, yet struggles to feel emotionally safe in relationships while navigating heartbreak, loneliness, transitions, or losing herself while trying to be chosen.
I am a dedicated therapist who believes all people have an innate capacity for healing. I specialize in traditional talk therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting. I can help you find peace, strength and clarity. I honor your unique story with tailored, trauma-focused care. I continuously seek training for my own growth, so I can help others grow. I'd love to hear from you to see how I can support your journey.
I am a dedicated therapist who believes all people have an innate capacity for healing. I specialize in traditional talk therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting. I can help you find peace, strength and clarity. I honor your unique story with tailored, trauma-focused care. I continuously seek training for my own growth, so I can help others grow. I'd love to hear from you to see how I can support your journey.
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.
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.
Because we know that trauma lodges itself somewhere in the body, R1:99 offers sensorimotor and expressive therapies such as art, music, drama, and movement in addition to psychotherapy.
We have therapist in DC, MD, and VA ready to walk alongside you on your journey to wholeness from complex trauma. Our therapist are trained in a variety of modalities such as EMDR, DBT, sensorimotor, and expressive therapies that will give you the tools so that you can experience life to its fullest.
Because we know that trauma lodges itself somewhere in the body, R1:99 offers sensorimotor and expressive therapies such as art, music, drama, and movement in addition to psychotherapy.
We have therapist in DC, MD, and VA ready to walk alongside you on your journey to wholeness from complex trauma. Our therapist are trained in a variety of modalities such as EMDR, DBT, sensorimotor, and expressive therapies that will give you the tools so that you can experience life to its fullest.
Imagine carrying an invisible weight—the weight of feeling unseen, unheard, misunderstood. Perhaps you’re navigating systemic barriers, microaggressions, or struggling to feel fully accepted for who you are. Maybe you feel out of sync in a world that wasn’t built for you, constantly compartmentalizing parts of yourself to fit in. On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you’re yearning for wholeness, clarity, and the freedom to simply be.
Imagine carrying an invisible weight—the weight of feeling unseen, unheard, misunderstood. Perhaps you’re navigating systemic barriers, microaggressions, or struggling to feel fully accepted for who you are. Maybe you feel out of sync in a world that wasn’t built for you, constantly compartmentalizing parts of yourself to fit in. On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you’re yearning for wholeness, clarity, and the freedom to simply be.
We explore identity, stress, and systemic influences while building practical strategies for balance and change, integrating somatic movement, humor, and creative expression.
I support people navigating life and career transitions, burnout, workplace stress, and questions of identity and purpose. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of their next step. Together, we explore how your personal experiences and larger systems shape your story. Through a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed approach, I help you reconnect with your values, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and intention. I work under the direct supervision of Oprah Keyes Patterson at Authentic Resilience Counseling & Consulting (ARCC), a concierge full-service mental health and wellbeing practice.
We explore identity, stress, and systemic influences while building practical strategies for balance and change, integrating somatic movement, humor, and creative expression.
I support people navigating life and career transitions, burnout, workplace stress, and questions of identity and purpose. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of their next step. Together, we explore how your personal experiences and larger systems shape your story. Through a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed approach, I help you reconnect with your values, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and intention. I work under the direct supervision of Oprah Keyes Patterson at Authentic Resilience Counseling & Consulting (ARCC), a concierge full-service mental health and wellbeing practice.
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.
Trauma can leave you feeling defeated and disconnected from yourself and others. You want to keep everything from falling apart but it's getting harder and harder. Family and friends tell you to "be strong", but you're not sure if that's possible. Emotions are more intense than they've ever been and you're feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, scared, anxious and frustrated. You desperately want to share your feelings but fear no one will understand; you're feeling isolated and alone. Does this sound familiar?
Trauma can leave you feeling defeated and disconnected from yourself and others. You want to keep everything from falling apart but it's getting harder and harder. Family and friends tell you to "be strong", but you're not sure if that's possible. Emotions are more intense than they've ever been and you're feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, scared, anxious and frustrated. You desperately want to share your feelings but fear no one will understand; you're feeling isolated and alone. Does this sound familiar?
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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.