Dance Movement Therapy in Detroit, MI

Life can be overwhelming; from the chaotic daily stressors, to life changing transitions. Are you wondering how to tackle these challenging situations? Do you know something is "off" with your energy, but not quite sure what it is or how to access it?

Let's create a relationship that supports you to feel more freedom and power. We'll use movement to help you tap into the wisdom of your body and practice making choices.  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Michigan and Washington.

I work both individually and in groups with men/boys who seeking support exploring how masculine socialization relates to their problems, and cultivating healthier masculinity to heal themselves, their interpersonal relationships, and patriarchal systems of gender-based oppression in their communities. I also work with a variety of clients of different backgrounds and experiences looking for a therapist with an anti-oppressive lens, who will regard the client as the expert on their life and experiences, and see their struggles in the integrated context of the personal, cultural, and universal levels of their human experience.

I want to help clients whom are receptive to growth. My hope is to create mutual respect with clients and provide a safe time and space for clients to effectively evaluate issues. My assistance is offered to those whom are attempting to improve their overall quality of life and are willing to do the work to change. Now is the time.

I am a licensed therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I have most of my experience working with members of the LGBT community, and specialize in helping people with mood disorders.

Is your "stuff" blocking your JOY??? I help professional women and men who despite having it all together on the outside, are struggling on the inside. Because as smart, bold, and fabulous as you may be, sometimes our "stuff" gets in the way of us living, loving, and working with JOY. Maybe you are struggling in a complicated relationship, be it with a friend, family, or lover? Or feeling like you have no purpose in life or aren't living abundantly? Or maybe you are dealing with emotional baggage that just won't go away.

I specialize in finding peace within the storm. Pushing pass pain to prosper. Helping you develop skills, coping mechanisms& positive affirmations to live your life in abundance. As we travel through the dimensions of your life to help you identify triggers, strengths and weakness you will leave my office with a better understanding of SELF! My primary focus is to get YOU to understand YOU! I offer you insight and theraputic perscpetives to see life through your view with more clarity.

Most of us get to a certain point of success. Then life calls our attention to areas we need help and support navigating: creative blocks, life changes, relationship problems, painful emotional patterns, feelings of dissatisfaction, cycles of anxiety and depression. I work with dynamic, creative people who are ready to heal. As we get to know one another, we will build a relationship to support your healing of even long standing issues. I provide body based talk therapy in an compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental environment using a wide array of methods. We can together build the environment for change.

Here at the Violet Flame we understand the internal struggle and stress that occurs on a daily basis due to relationship, career, and health concerns. We understand the anxiety that occurs when feeling stuck in the past, future, or the inability to focus or enjoy your moment to moment. Especially when toxic emotions are lingering in the body from past trauma. When one calms the mind and body, creating a connection, releases stuck trauma, and faces the inner critic the greatest potential will arise. By healing and developing your mind-body connection you will see you are more powerful than you realize.

I am depth oriented, person centered, and art-based therapist. I deeply trust my clients, their wisdoms, and the potentiality of our relationships. In this work, we use and engage the symptoms and experiences of anxiety, depression, insecurity, etc. to move deeper into what often lies beneath these experiences: the enigma of living. Using compassion, acceptance, kindness, courage, and creativity this enigma becomes a dynamic partner in creating the life we want and need to live.

Welcome! We are glad you are here! We offer a holistic approach and perspective to therapy. We are here to help you and guide you through what you are currently going through, you are not alone and we will walk with you through everything that is happening right now in your life. Using a passionate, caring, nonjudgmental approach we will truly help you and transform your life. We will listen to you, and provide valuable feedback and coping skills/tools so your life can improve.

Sierra has shown an intensive interest in the psychological mind and the effects different environments, situations, and genetics can have on an individual. Coming from a background in Applied Behavioral Analysis, as well as Humanistic studies from her graduate school, Sierra possess a wide range of information, studies, and empathy in order to effectively assist with day-to-day struggles and anxieties. She is inclusive, and specializes in trauma, inner child therapy, and shadow work. She has a background in various spiritual practices, and can utilize this knowledge in session.