Dance Movement Therapy in Silver Spring, MD
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.
In addition to being a psychotherapist, I have worked as a bodyworker, massage, and movement therapist for the last 20 years.
Are you suffering from the effects of PTSD, anxiety, depression, sudden loss, and/or chronic pain? If so body-oriented psychotherapy may help facilitate your recovery. By working to address the root causes of nervous system imbalance, a body-psychotherapy approach can empower you with tools and skills to re-negotiate and resolve difficult and traumatic experiences. My approach in therapy is client-centered and my work is just to facilitate and provide the optimal conditions for healing to take place. I also hope to impart knowledge and skills for people to work with themselves effectively outside of therapy.
In addition to being a psychotherapist, I have worked as a bodyworker, massage, and movement therapist for the last 20 years.
Are you suffering from the effects of PTSD, anxiety, depression, sudden loss, and/or chronic pain? If so body-oriented psychotherapy may help facilitate your recovery. By working to address the root causes of nervous system imbalance, a body-psychotherapy approach can empower you with tools and skills to re-negotiate and resolve difficult and traumatic experiences. My approach in therapy is client-centered and my work is just to facilitate and provide the optimal conditions for healing to take place. I also hope to impart knowledge and skills for people to work with themselves effectively outside of therapy.
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.
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.
You having more and more bad days...and it's getting harder to hold things together. Sometimes you have self-doubt, self-hate; other times you feel that no one understands what you're going through. At times, you take out your frustrations on others, feel stuck in life and you wonder if you'll EVER get over it (whatever the IT is). I understand and I'm here to help. You may know exactly what you want to change or you may need help in exploring the reasons why you feel this way. In any case, we can work together on a new vision, plan, and way of living for you!
You having more and more bad days...and it's getting harder to hold things together. Sometimes you have self-doubt, self-hate; other times you feel that no one understands what you're going through. At times, you take out your frustrations on others, feel stuck in life and you wonder if you'll EVER get over it (whatever the IT is). I understand and I'm here to help. You may know exactly what you want to change or you may need help in exploring the reasons why you feel this way. In any case, we can work together on a new vision, plan, and way of living for you!
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Some days you can handle it. The intrusive thoughts, the incessant worry, the crippling fear, the relentless anxiety, the mental anguish, and the sadness that leaves you feeling alone. Some days you make do; put your needs to the side, and you simply keep going. You are a warrior, relying on nothing but strength. But where's the balance in that? Are you ready... to make room for you, to heal, and to bring more balance to your life by adding an arsenal of new tools, skills and elevated thinking? We will work together to identify and address root causes of mental stress and develop strategies to promote holistic healing and balance.
Some days you can handle it. The intrusive thoughts, the incessant worry, the crippling fear, the relentless anxiety, the mental anguish, and the sadness that leaves you feeling alone. Some days you make do; put your needs to the side, and you simply keep going. You are a warrior, relying on nothing but strength. But where's the balance in that? Are you ready... to make room for you, to heal, and to bring more balance to your life by adding an arsenal of new tools, skills and elevated thinking? We will work together to identify and address root causes of mental stress and develop strategies to promote holistic healing and balance.
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.
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.
Clients who benefit from working with me are navigating complex intersections of identity, trauma, and societal pressures. They seek a therapist who understands marginalization and offers holistic healing. They aim to cultivate radical self-love while dismantling internalized oppression. They desire practical tools for nervous system regulation, strategies for navigating systemic barriers, and a safe space to explore their full identity. They're ready to embrace their power, viewing healing as both personal and political.
Clients who benefit from working with me are navigating complex intersections of identity, trauma, and societal pressures. They seek a therapist who understands marginalization and offers holistic healing. They aim to cultivate radical self-love while dismantling internalized oppression. They desire practical tools for nervous system regulation, strategies for navigating systemic barriers, and a safe space to explore their full identity. They're ready to embrace their power, viewing healing as both personal and political.
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.
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.
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.
Negative thinking patterns are part of our human condition. These patterns become problematic and particularly disturbing when we are faced with stressful circumstances. At those times we feel stuck. Yet there is a way out, a way to process and let go of that which is no longer serving us. Therapy is the process of gaining insight into the workings of our minds and to allow for new choices of thinking of feeling to reveal themselves, as we heal, one step at at time.
Negative thinking patterns are part of our human condition. These patterns become problematic and particularly disturbing when we are faced with stressful circumstances. At those times we feel stuck. Yet there is a way out, a way to process and let go of that which is no longer serving us. Therapy is the process of gaining insight into the workings of our minds and to allow for new choices of thinking of feeling to reveal themselves, as we heal, one step at at time.
I offer holistic, evidence-based therapy in English and Russian. My approach is honest and direct, grounded in care and respect. When helpful, I provide clear, compassionate feedback that supports you in exploring difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable. You won’t face vulnerable moments alone. Our work fosters relief, clarity, self-trust, and self-acceptance, creating a deeper sense of inner steadiness and ease. Together, we untangle stuck patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and help you move toward a more grounded, confident, and fully engaged version of yourself.
I offer holistic, evidence-based therapy in English and Russian. My approach is honest and direct, grounded in care and respect. When helpful, I provide clear, compassionate feedback that supports you in exploring difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable. You won’t face vulnerable moments alone. Our work fosters relief, clarity, self-trust, and self-acceptance, creating a deeper sense of inner steadiness and ease. Together, we untangle stuck patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and help you move toward a more grounded, confident, and fully engaged version of yourself.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Body awareness, movement, and creativity are so powerful in the process of change.
As a dance/ movement therapist, counselor, and perinatal mental health specialist, I will help you find your grounding, your rhythm and yourself in your dance of change and connect to the parts of yourself you've lost or blocked. I will help you connect to your inner knowing to find your parenting pathway, or help your child express and regulate themselves.
Body awareness, movement, and creativity are so powerful in the process of change.
As a dance/ movement therapist, counselor, and perinatal mental health specialist, I will help you find your grounding, your rhythm and yourself in your dance of change and connect to the parts of yourself you've lost or blocked. I will help you connect to your inner knowing to find your parenting pathway, or help your child express and regulate themselves.
I utilize a wholistic approach to psychotherapy. I am interested in helping families heal from disagreement, emotional pain, trauma, loss and change through the use of individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I believe that each one of us has a strong inner voice that we need to find and connect with in order to be well. When difficult feelings surface, our energy or connection to ourselves and others can become weakened and we feel drained or blocked from living to our fullest potential. I am eclectic in my approach. I seek to assist clients to understand their true potential.
I utilize a wholistic approach to psychotherapy. I am interested in helping families heal from disagreement, emotional pain, trauma, loss and change through the use of individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I believe that each one of us has a strong inner voice that we need to find and connect with in order to be well. When difficult feelings surface, our energy or connection to ourselves and others can become weakened and we feel drained or blocked from living to our fullest potential. I am eclectic in my approach. I seek to assist clients to understand their true potential.
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Dance 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.
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.