Dance Movement Therapy in Albuquerque, NM
Motus Counseling LLC
Counselor, LPCC, BC-DMT
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe you already know what you need help with or perhaps you have a sense of what your main issues are but you need a safe, non-judgmental therapist to help you further explore them. Regardless, I enjoy supporting clients in various stages of change.
We can begin by working on more externally focused goals such as improving your ability to better communicate in relationships or we can address deeper issues or needs such as learning how to better manage intrusive thoughts and emotions, trauma and/or addressing the source of low self-esteem/self-criticism, shame, fear of abandonment, co-dependency and/or grief/loss.
Maybe you already know what you need help with or perhaps you have a sense of what your main issues are but you need a safe, non-judgmental therapist to help you further explore them. Regardless, I enjoy supporting clients in various stages of change.
We can begin by working on more externally focused goals such as improving your ability to better communicate in relationships or we can address deeper issues or needs such as learning how to better manage intrusive thoughts and emotions, trauma and/or addressing the source of low self-esteem/self-criticism, shame, fear of abandonment, co-dependency and/or grief/loss.
Even if things look fine from the outside and you’re the kind of person who handles a lot, inside you might feel exhausted and emotionally drained. You may have thoughts or experiences you don’t feel comfortable sharing with anyone, not even close family or friends. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I work with high-functioning individuals who feel stuck beneath the surface, people who are outwardly capable but inwardly overwhelmed. Many of my clients come to me battling overthinking, emotional fatigue, shame, anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, panic, ADHD, or the lingering effects of complicated family dynamics.
Even if things look fine from the outside and you’re the kind of person who handles a lot, inside you might feel exhausted and emotionally drained. You may have thoughts or experiences you don’t feel comfortable sharing with anyone, not even close family or friends. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I work with high-functioning individuals who feel stuck beneath the surface, people who are outwardly capable but inwardly overwhelmed. Many of my clients come to me battling overthinking, emotional fatigue, shame, anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, panic, ADHD, or the lingering effects of complicated family dynamics.
Alongside being a licensed professional counselor, I am a board-certified dance/ movement therapist, and EMDR trained.
I have experience working within inpatient psychiatric hospitals, forensic prisons, and community mental health. These settings have radicalized my approach to therapy. We will explore social and cultural systems, and varying levels of oppression and privilege that we may experience every day. I work primarily with those dealing with life transitions, trauma, relational issues, and grief. As a queer therapist, I am curious, warm, and open to my clients, while sometimes giving the gentle push needed while healing.
Alongside being a licensed professional counselor, I am a board-certified dance/ movement therapist, and EMDR trained.
I have experience working within inpatient psychiatric hospitals, forensic prisons, and community mental health. These settings have radicalized my approach to therapy. We will explore social and cultural systems, and varying levels of oppression and privilege that we may experience every day. I work primarily with those dealing with life transitions, trauma, relational issues, and grief. As a queer therapist, I am curious, warm, and open to my clients, while sometimes giving the gentle push needed while healing.
We are Solamente Holistic Health. This space is for our Albuquerque and New Mexico community where therapists, healers, and medical professionals come together to provide ongoing holistic care, supportive therapy for all ages, grief counseling, and other beneficial practices such as yoga and nutrition. Here, our community has access to practices and practitioners that work with the individual to promote, attain and maintain health and well-being for the duration of a person's lifetime.
We are Solamente Holistic Health. This space is for our Albuquerque and New Mexico community where therapists, healers, and medical professionals come together to provide ongoing holistic care, supportive therapy for all ages, grief counseling, and other beneficial practices such as yoga and nutrition. Here, our community has access to practices and practitioners that work with the individual to promote, attain and maintain health and well-being for the duration of a person's lifetime.
Essential Mental Health, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, NCC, ATR, CSC
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not making the forward progress you know your life needs? Are there areas in your life you feel are problematic, or do you struggle with feelings of emptiness, shame, and isolation? Often, it is the "day in and day out" of these painful emotions that keep us from living our lives to the fullest. Together we can set goals and accomplish the tasks to get them done! If you would like change in your life, we can help.
Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not making the forward progress you know your life needs? Are there areas in your life you feel are problematic, or do you struggle with feelings of emptiness, shame, and isolation? Often, it is the "day in and day out" of these painful emotions that keep us from living our lives to the fullest. Together we can set goals and accomplish the tasks to get them done! If you would like change in your life, we can help.
I have a background in music, dance, fitness, criminology, and psychology.
Now accepting clients: We are a practice of 11 clinicians offering a variety of availability and services. We offer individual, teen, couples, and family therapy in a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental atmosphere. With our clinical skills we work collaboratively with our clients to overcome challenges they may be facing such as trouble sleeping, overthinking, issues in communication, relationship, grief, trauma, and depression to name a few. We believe we all carry the strength within to navigate this adventure called “life.” Let’s discover the best version of you! Mind, body, heart and spirit.
I have a background in music, dance, fitness, criminology, and psychology.
Now accepting clients: We are a practice of 11 clinicians offering a variety of availability and services. We offer individual, teen, couples, and family therapy in a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental atmosphere. With our clinical skills we work collaboratively with our clients to overcome challenges they may be facing such as trouble sleeping, overthinking, issues in communication, relationship, grief, trauma, and depression to name a few. We believe we all carry the strength within to navigate this adventure called “life.” Let’s discover the best version of you! Mind, body, heart and spirit.
Many times in our lives we are driven by the pain of past events which can sometimes lead us to feel and believe that we have lost our way. Yet, the truth is that we can live within a new paradigm! How are you showing up for yourself today? I have worked with youth and adults in a variety of capacities as well as prenatal and postnatal care. Much of my experience has been working alongside those who are faced with issues of anger, general and acute stress, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I have a deep understanding of the nuances of trauma and generational trauma & sociocultural contexts and constructs (racism, sexism, xenophobia).
Many times in our lives we are driven by the pain of past events which can sometimes lead us to feel and believe that we have lost our way. Yet, the truth is that we can live within a new paradigm! How are you showing up for yourself today? I have worked with youth and adults in a variety of capacities as well as prenatal and postnatal care. Much of my experience has been working alongside those who are faced with issues of anger, general and acute stress, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I have a deep understanding of the nuances of trauma and generational trauma & sociocultural contexts and constructs (racism, sexism, xenophobia).
Life can be unpredictable, and at times, deeply challenging. But within each of us lies a quiet strength — Resilience.
It's not about avoiding struggle, but about finding the courage to face it, adapt, and grow.
In this space, we honor your story, your challenges, and your capacity to heal.
Whether you're just beginning your journey or continuing along the path, I am here to walk with you — helping you reconnect with your resilience, one step at a time.
Life can be unpredictable, and at times, deeply challenging. But within each of us lies a quiet strength — Resilience.
It's not about avoiding struggle, but about finding the courage to face it, adapt, and grow.
In this space, we honor your story, your challenges, and your capacity to heal.
Whether you're just beginning your journey or continuing along the path, I am here to walk with you — helping you reconnect with your resilience, one step at a time.
You have become a mom, your child is not older than 3 or 5 years old, and you feel lost, sad, alone, rageful, misunderstood or even feel you don't know who you are anymore. Nobody told you that motherhood could be so overwhelming. However, you are certain that you don't want to hurt your child in the same ways you were hurt as a kid. All you want is to become the mother you anticipated to be for your child, but how?
You have become a mom, your child is not older than 3 or 5 years old, and you feel lost, sad, alone, rageful, misunderstood or even feel you don't know who you are anymore. Nobody told you that motherhood could be so overwhelming. However, you are certain that you don't want to hurt your child in the same ways you were hurt as a kid. All you want is to become the mother you anticipated to be for your child, but how?
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I do not not practice a one-size-fits-all type of therapy (this true for life coaching too). I am trained in Cognitive Based Therapies- Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing (primarily for trauma), Acceptance and Commitment, and Written Exposure Therapy (WET-what an acronym, right? WET! It's a great modality,..I promise! I am compassionate, direct, and whole-health oriented (basically whatever I am dishing out, I am taking my own medicine).
Let's get on to specialities....
I do not not practice a one-size-fits-all type of therapy (this true for life coaching too). I am trained in Cognitive Based Therapies- Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing (primarily for trauma), Acceptance and Commitment, and Written Exposure Therapy (WET-what an acronym, right? WET! It's a great modality,..I promise! I am compassionate, direct, and whole-health oriented (basically whatever I am dishing out, I am taking my own medicine).
Let's get on to specialities....
Hello! I have been a practicing therapist for over 40 years and provide individual, couples and family therapy. I have trained many new therapists and taught at university. I like to adapt my therapy to each person, set goals and take steps toward success. I use supportive therapy, insight oriented therapy, brief solution focused therapy and provide psych education and coping skills to deal with such problems as anxiety or depression. I am easy to talk to and understand multicultural counseling especially clients who are Latino.
Hello! I have been a practicing therapist for over 40 years and provide individual, couples and family therapy. I have trained many new therapists and taught at university. I like to adapt my therapy to each person, set goals and take steps toward success. I use supportive therapy, insight oriented therapy, brief solution focused therapy and provide psych education and coping skills to deal with such problems as anxiety or depression. I am easy to talk to and understand multicultural counseling especially clients who are Latino.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My practice is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally responsive care, integrating empirically supported psychotherapy with selected expressive and experiential modalities, including art and play therapy, when clinically appropriate.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex trauma histories, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My practice is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally responsive care, integrating empirically supported psychotherapy with selected expressive and experiential modalities, including art and play therapy, when clinically appropriate.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex trauma histories, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.
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Hello everyone. Welcome and a pleasure to be here. I have been practicing mental health therapy for 25 years. I started in New Orleans and have now been licensed in 5 states. I am currently licensed in New Mexico, where I currently reside, and Kansas. I have worked in most all aspects of counseling, in many different settings. I have worked with just about every issue. My focus is on identifying core issues for awareness and processing, coupled with change strategies or suggestions that make sense and fall in line with personal preferences. I believe in a shared humanity, including everyone and excluding no one.
Hello everyone. Welcome and a pleasure to be here. I have been practicing mental health therapy for 25 years. I started in New Orleans and have now been licensed in 5 states. I am currently licensed in New Mexico, where I currently reside, and Kansas. I have worked in most all aspects of counseling, in many different settings. I have worked with just about every issue. My focus is on identifying core issues for awareness and processing, coupled with change strategies or suggestions that make sense and fall in line with personal preferences. I believe in a shared humanity, including everyone and excluding no one.
I work with women, creative professionals, and couples ready to navigate identity shifts, major life transitions and the big emotions that come with them. My clients seek intention and clarity, growth and connection, emotional freedom, and grounded aliveness. In sessions, we combine somatic practices, creative exploration, parts work, and earth-based ritual to release what is blocked, reclaim and awaken your inner authority, deepen self-love, and cultivate presence and resilience - helping you step into your next chapter fully alive, aligned, and embodied. We use practical tools supportive for you to thrive in life and relationships
I work with women, creative professionals, and couples ready to navigate identity shifts, major life transitions and the big emotions that come with them. My clients seek intention and clarity, growth and connection, emotional freedom, and grounded aliveness. In sessions, we combine somatic practices, creative exploration, parts work, and earth-based ritual to release what is blocked, reclaim and awaken your inner authority, deepen self-love, and cultivate presence and resilience - helping you step into your next chapter fully alive, aligned, and embodied. We use practical tools supportive for you to thrive in life and relationships
I am passionate about working with people who are ready to be free of the false beliefs about who they are and to connect with the love and wisdom and light that lives within. As we learn to break the identification with what we are not, we access freedom. As part of this journey, I believe humor is critically important. Taking ourselves and life a little less seriously supports letting go. My first published book, Stress Free in 30 Seconds is subtitled "A Slightly Irreverent Approach to Navigating Life's Challenges" and that, I believe, is what it's all about.
I am passionate about working with people who are ready to be free of the false beliefs about who they are and to connect with the love and wisdom and light that lives within. As we learn to break the identification with what we are not, we access freedom. As part of this journey, I believe humor is critically important. Taking ourselves and life a little less seriously supports letting go. My first published book, Stress Free in 30 Seconds is subtitled "A Slightly Irreverent Approach to Navigating Life's Challenges" and that, I believe, is what it's all about.
Meditation Practitioner; Yoga, Movement, Mindfulness & Inner Child Instructor, Ecotherapist
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
Meditation Practitioner; Yoga, Movement, Mindfulness & Inner Child Instructor, Ecotherapist
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
I have received specialized training in dance movement therapy, Internal Family Systems, and attachment based models, all informed by polyvagal theory.
I’m interested in supporting your vitality – what brings you to life?
My work as a somatic psychotherapist is rooted in a deep trust in the body’s innate orientation toward wholeness. We grow from our wounds, and it is necessary to get to know them, as uncomfortable as it is. Together, we discover their impact, and then build skills to better relate to your inner landscape. Through deep listening and compassionate curiosity we will unveil your needs. You will find your truth and agency.
I have received specialized training in dance movement therapy, Internal Family Systems, and attachment based models, all informed by polyvagal theory.
I’m interested in supporting your vitality – what brings you to life?
My work as a somatic psychotherapist is rooted in a deep trust in the body’s innate orientation toward wholeness. We grow from our wounds, and it is necessary to get to know them, as uncomfortable as it is. Together, we discover their impact, and then build skills to better relate to your inner landscape. Through deep listening and compassionate curiosity we will unveil your needs. You will find your truth and agency.
Life is an ongoing process of aligning with our true authentic self. Without that alignment life can feel barren and meaningless. We feel stuck and unable to realize our visions and dreams. Yet, the capacity of the human spirit for creative and intuitive development is truly unlimited. Most of us however, use only a small fraction of that capacity. Through self-reflection and personal exploration we can gain an understanding of what limits this capacity.
Life is an ongoing process of aligning with our true authentic self. Without that alignment life can feel barren and meaningless. We feel stuck and unable to realize our visions and dreams. Yet, the capacity of the human spirit for creative and intuitive development is truly unlimited. Most of us however, use only a small fraction of that capacity. Through self-reflection and personal exploration we can gain an understanding of what limits this capacity.
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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.