Dance Movement Therapy in Philadelphia, PA
I often describe myself as an eclectic therapist with a vast repertoire of modalities and interventions. While yes, I am the professional in the room, you are the professional with in your life. I aim to identify and strengthen tools clients already have to assist in the therapeutic process.
I often describe myself as an eclectic therapist with a vast repertoire of modalities and interventions. While yes, I am the professional in the room, you are the professional with in your life. I aim to identify and strengthen tools clients already have to assist in the therapeutic process.
Serving both PA & NJ, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist; also holding a PhD in Clinical Sexology. Therapeutically, I most often work with self-esteem & body image, self-silencing, mind-body exploration, somatic therapies, mindfulness and spirituality; while specializing in relationship & sex therapy. I find an authentic capacity to resonate with a broad & diverse range of clients regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. I also see much strength in my ability to learn each client's unique language of self-expression; truly getting to know your story through your own voice.
Serving both PA & NJ, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist; also holding a PhD in Clinical Sexology. Therapeutically, I most often work with self-esteem & body image, self-silencing, mind-body exploration, somatic therapies, mindfulness and spirituality; while specializing in relationship & sex therapy. I find an authentic capacity to resonate with a broad & diverse range of clients regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. I also see much strength in my ability to learn each client's unique language of self-expression; truly getting to know your story through your own voice.
I believe healing happens when you feel safe enough to be real. My work centers around progress over perfection, prioritizing connection over pressure and curiosity over judgment. Therapy with me is a collaborative, trauma informed space to unpack patterns, build emotional awareness, and explore intimacy and sexuality in ways that support feeling aligned, grounded, and connected in your relationships, your body, and your life.
I believe healing happens when you feel safe enough to be real. My work centers around progress over perfection, prioritizing connection over pressure and curiosity over judgment. Therapy with me is a collaborative, trauma informed space to unpack patterns, build emotional awareness, and explore intimacy and sexuality in ways that support feeling aligned, grounded, and connected in your relationships, your body, and your life.
We all experience challenges in our lives. My goal for over two decades has been to assist people with working through the many stressors that we face on a daily basis. From anxiety, depression, various forms of trauma, to improving self-love and self-care, I enjoy helping BIPOC women find ways to balance their lives and heal holistically. Many of us have struggled with negative self-talk, oftentimes impacting our ability to act. I would love to assist you with realigning your mind/body/spirit to a healthier way of thinking and living.
We all experience challenges in our lives. My goal for over two decades has been to assist people with working through the many stressors that we face on a daily basis. From anxiety, depression, various forms of trauma, to improving self-love and self-care, I enjoy helping BIPOC women find ways to balance their lives and heal holistically. Many of us have struggled with negative self-talk, oftentimes impacting our ability to act. I would love to assist you with realigning your mind/body/spirit to a healthier way of thinking and living.
Psychotherapist, toy analyst, Senior Leadership Strategist, and Diversity and Inclusion Professional in the Greater Philadelphia region. Peter’s research and practice interests are invested in community mental health, theories on adult play and the ways it frames our social interactions, and trauma informed work with clients and artists/creatives. Peter’s clinical approach is rooted in holistic, relational and humanistic theory. Peter’s research and Op-Eds have been featured in the Psychology Today, The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Gay News, The Mighty, and others.
Psychotherapist, toy analyst, Senior Leadership Strategist, and Diversity and Inclusion Professional in the Greater Philadelphia region. Peter’s research and practice interests are invested in community mental health, theories on adult play and the ways it frames our social interactions, and trauma informed work with clients and artists/creatives. Peter’s clinical approach is rooted in holistic, relational and humanistic theory. Peter’s research and Op-Eds have been featured in the Psychology Today, The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Gay News, The Mighty, and others.
Peace and blessings - balancing work and life, experiencing difficult emotions, remembering traumas, and many other challenges are all valid experiences that I guide clients to move through. I believe we cater to our emotions by meeting them gently, connecting with our body, and meeting ourselves where we are. I am committed to holistic healing and am passionate about connecting the mind, body, and soul to increase our understanding of ourselves. I am open to incorporating a faith-based approach for those interested and believe that somatic, systemic, artistic, and trauma-informed modalities can create a path to deep healing.
Peace and blessings - balancing work and life, experiencing difficult emotions, remembering traumas, and many other challenges are all valid experiences that I guide clients to move through. I believe we cater to our emotions by meeting them gently, connecting with our body, and meeting ourselves where we are. I am committed to holistic healing and am passionate about connecting the mind, body, and soul to increase our understanding of ourselves. I am open to incorporating a faith-based approach for those interested and believe that somatic, systemic, artistic, and trauma-informed modalities can create a path to deep healing.
Our therapeutic approach encompasses a spectrum of modalities, from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy to the creative realms of Dance Movement Therapy.
YOU matter. Your care matters. Hi, my name is Romain and I am the founder of RDLLC. Here, we make you our top priority because your mental health is important to us. We are here to remind you of the strength that you carry and that you are NOT alone in this journey to a happier, healthier You. Whether it's bouts of anxiety or depression or it’s needing guidance through trauma or ptsd, we are here for You.
Our therapeutic approach encompasses a spectrum of modalities, from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy to the creative realms of Dance Movement Therapy.
YOU matter. Your care matters. Hi, my name is Romain and I am the founder of RDLLC. Here, we make you our top priority because your mental health is important to us. We are here to remind you of the strength that you carry and that you are NOT alone in this journey to a happier, healthier You. Whether it's bouts of anxiety or depression or it’s needing guidance through trauma or ptsd, we are here for You.
Hope and healing are the two primary feelings or realities I desire as a counselor to impart upon my clients as well as to the general population. The world is getting more and more confusing, life is getting harder, the weight of the responsibilities we all carry is getting heavier...Let's talk about it.
As a Christian woman of color, my practice is influenced by my beliefs and experiences thus far which I believe to be a benefit in my mission to help you access the blessing that is the breakthrough. I look forward to being a part of your journey towards hope and healing.
Hope and healing are the two primary feelings or realities I desire as a counselor to impart upon my clients as well as to the general population. The world is getting more and more confusing, life is getting harder, the weight of the responsibilities we all carry is getting heavier...Let's talk about it.
As a Christian woman of color, my practice is influenced by my beliefs and experiences thus far which I believe to be a benefit in my mission to help you access the blessing that is the breakthrough. I look forward to being a part of your journey towards hope and healing.
In our work together, we'll blend thoughtful conversation with body-centered techniques drawn from my training in dance/ movement therapy, yoga, Authentic Movement, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices, tailored to what works best for you.
When life feels overwhelming – whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, self-doubt, major life changes, or relationship challenges – I'm here to help you find your way through. I know it takes a great deal of courage to start therapy and how necessary it is to find the right fit. I create a safe space where you can feel truly heard and understood, and open to be yourself. My approach is warm, attentive, caring and nonjudgmental.
I offer in-person options at Greenhouse Wellness Center or Walk & Talk sessions in Philadelphia, or via telehealth for PA residents.
In our work together, we'll blend thoughtful conversation with body-centered techniques drawn from my training in dance/ movement therapy, yoga, Authentic Movement, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices, tailored to what works best for you.
When life feels overwhelming – whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, self-doubt, major life changes, or relationship challenges – I'm here to help you find your way through. I know it takes a great deal of courage to start therapy and how necessary it is to find the right fit. I create a safe space where you can feel truly heard and understood, and open to be yourself. My approach is warm, attentive, caring and nonjudgmental.
I offer in-person options at Greenhouse Wellness Center or Walk & Talk sessions in Philadelphia, or via telehealth for PA residents.
I utilize trauma informed, narrative, and relational-cultural approaches to support and assist people managing relationships and life transitions as well as serious mental health issues and addictions. I focus on the integration of body-mind-spirit for whole-person recovery. Our goal is to align mental, physical, and spiritual values so that life is manageable, productive, and optimistic. In my years of practice and continuing education, what I value most is the uniqueness of each person and the trust they instill in me to join them in their journey.
I utilize trauma informed, narrative, and relational-cultural approaches to support and assist people managing relationships and life transitions as well as serious mental health issues and addictions. I focus on the integration of body-mind-spirit for whole-person recovery. Our goal is to align mental, physical, and spiritual values so that life is manageable, productive, and optimistic. In my years of practice and continuing education, what I value most is the uniqueness of each person and the trust they instill in me to join them in their journey.
Our Ideal clients are everyday Legends that desire not only to heal themselves, but thru their healing, desire to change the very trajectory of their families and Legacies. The Legends House Counseling Center desires to serve as a safe space for clients that may not have clear goals for life, but know for sure that the goal is to deal with the most pressing issues in their life which are impacting their mental well-being. Our clients want safety and strategies for self-care and freedom.
Our Ideal clients are everyday Legends that desire not only to heal themselves, but thru their healing, desire to change the very trajectory of their families and Legacies. The Legends House Counseling Center desires to serve as a safe space for clients that may not have clear goals for life, but know for sure that the goal is to deal with the most pressing issues in their life which are impacting their mental well-being. Our clients want safety and strategies for self-care and freedom.
I take a person-centered approach and tailor sessions with clients based on their needs. My goal is always to help clients feel heard and seen without feeling judged. I work with adults and older adults presenting with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I also help clients experiencing stress, grief, relationship and communication issues, divorce, and more. I also focus on the mind-body connection, addressing breathing and grounding techniques and relaxation skills. I'm able to offer both in-person and teletherapy sessions to clients in Pennsylvania only.
I take a person-centered approach and tailor sessions with clients based on their needs. My goal is always to help clients feel heard and seen without feeling judged. I work with adults and older adults presenting with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I also help clients experiencing stress, grief, relationship and communication issues, divorce, and more. I also focus on the mind-body connection, addressing breathing and grounding techniques and relaxation skills. I'm able to offer both in-person and teletherapy sessions to clients in Pennsylvania only.
I am a Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist who takes an integrative, multi-cultural, client-centered approach to care.
I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents (ages 5-18), including those diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
I am a Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist who takes an integrative, multi-cultural, client-centered approach to care.
I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents (ages 5-18), including those diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
We are a trusted leader in the arts therapy field and provide compassionate, customized care to individuals of all ages and abilities in music, art, and dance/ movement therapy.
Anyone can benefit from creative arts therapy. The unique nature of creative expression within a therapy space makes it relatable and less intimidating for our clients. Creative arts therapy can help support any diagnosis or difficulties that one can face in everyday life.
We are a trusted leader in the arts therapy field and provide compassionate, customized care to individuals of all ages and abilities in music, art, and dance/ movement therapy.
Anyone can benefit from creative arts therapy. The unique nature of creative expression within a therapy space makes it relatable and less intimidating for our clients. Creative arts therapy can help support any diagnosis or difficulties that one can face in everyday life.
Chelsea Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that liberated imagination, mindful movement, and ability to sit with paradox are transformative skills that can be used towards individual and collective healing.
I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, identity issues, body image, and trauma. I use skills from Internal Family Systems, Gestalt Therapy, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions to build awareness, resilience, and to reinstate agency and ability to change.
I believe that liberated imagination, mindful movement, and ability to sit with paradox are transformative skills that can be used towards individual and collective healing.
I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, identity issues, body image, and trauma. I use skills from Internal Family Systems, Gestalt Therapy, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions to build awareness, resilience, and to reinstate agency and ability to change.
As a Board-Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist, I use movement, body awareness, and creative expression to explore the mind-body connection and support a sense of wholeness.
I view my work as supporting bodies in transition - in whatever form that comes. Many of my clients face the impact that physical change has on their mental and emotional well-being through illness, life-transitions, and loss. I hold space for the experience of medical trauma; chronic, progressive, and advanced illness; chronic pain; birthing bodies; end-of-life care, and grief.
Transitions show up throughout our daily lives - not just the big moments. I also work with neurodivergence, depression, anxiety and relationship concerns to address the needs of the whole person and find creative approaches to authentic self-expression.
As a Board-Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist, I use movement, body awareness, and creative expression to explore the mind-body connection and support a sense of wholeness.
I view my work as supporting bodies in transition - in whatever form that comes. Many of my clients face the impact that physical change has on their mental and emotional well-being through illness, life-transitions, and loss. I hold space for the experience of medical trauma; chronic, progressive, and advanced illness; chronic pain; birthing bodies; end-of-life care, and grief.
Transitions show up throughout our daily lives - not just the big moments. I also work with neurodivergence, depression, anxiety and relationship concerns to address the needs of the whole person and find creative approaches to authentic self-expression.
Emily Nussdorfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Waitlist for new clients
With over 20 years of combined experience in trauma therapy, expressive movement therapy, and mindfulness, I will guide you in developing practical tools to transform the immobilizing effects of trauma, PTSD and chronic stress so that you can move forward.
Movement therapy helps relieve stress through mobilization of life affirming positive energy. IFS and EMDR therapy provide pathways to release stuck trauma responses so that we can move forward with strength rather than fear. Mindfulness helps us develop a peaceful relationship with all our emotions so that we can create lasting positive change in our lives.
With over 20 years of combined experience in trauma therapy, expressive movement therapy, and mindfulness, I will guide you in developing practical tools to transform the immobilizing effects of trauma, PTSD and chronic stress so that you can move forward.
Movement therapy helps relieve stress through mobilization of life affirming positive energy. IFS and EMDR therapy provide pathways to release stuck trauma responses so that we can move forward with strength rather than fear. Mindfulness helps us develop a peaceful relationship with all our emotions so that we can create lasting positive change in our lives.
We feel emotions in our bodies. Sometimes, our emotions cause physical discomfort. Other times, we feel so strongly we become numb and disconnected. Becoming overwhelmed can leave us feeling lonely and misunderstood. We want to connect with others and enjoy life, but we also want to protect ourselves. In therapy with me, you will learn how to understand, appreciate, and work with your emotions to cultivate your relationships, fulfillment, and vitality. Therapy will not remove your feelings or creativity. It will help you understand and work with your emotions, rather than succumb to them.
We feel emotions in our bodies. Sometimes, our emotions cause physical discomfort. Other times, we feel so strongly we become numb and disconnected. Becoming overwhelmed can leave us feeling lonely and misunderstood. We want to connect with others and enjoy life, but we also want to protect ourselves. In therapy with me, you will learn how to understand, appreciate, and work with your emotions to cultivate your relationships, fulfillment, and vitality. Therapy will not remove your feelings or creativity. It will help you understand and work with your emotions, rather than succumb to them.
If you are someone that struggles with self-esteem, self-love, depression, anxiety, and guilt, let Holly Street Counseling Wellness Services help revive your spirit and walk with you down the path of healing. While working together you will discover ways to address your concerns, while increasing your loving for yourself and become the best you, you can be. In addition to providing therapy, we provide: behavioral assessments,virtual guided meditation, virtual fitness and virtual yoga classes. In order to progress in life, you must manage symptoms from a holistic view point.
If you are someone that struggles with self-esteem, self-love, depression, anxiety, and guilt, let Holly Street Counseling Wellness Services help revive your spirit and walk with you down the path of healing. While working together you will discover ways to address your concerns, while increasing your loving for yourself and become the best you, you can be. In addition to providing therapy, we provide: behavioral assessments,virtual guided meditation, virtual fitness and virtual yoga classes. In order to progress in life, you must manage symptoms from a holistic view point.
My clients are looking to understand how their lives have been shaped by the systems they inhabit and are searching for ways to live more authentically. They may be queer, polyamorous, neurodiverse, or struggling with chronic illness. They may be a caretaker for a family member, or working through intense grief. They may be considering transitioning or questioning their sexuality later in life. They may be trying to reconnect with their body while struggling with body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, or chronic pain/illness. My clients may be couples who are struggling with life transitions, desire discrepancy, or sexual dysfunction.
My clients are looking to understand how their lives have been shaped by the systems they inhabit and are searching for ways to live more authentically. They may be queer, polyamorous, neurodiverse, or struggling with chronic illness. They may be a caretaker for a family member, or working through intense grief. They may be considering transitioning or questioning their sexuality later in life. They may be trying to reconnect with their body while struggling with body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, or chronic pain/illness. My clients may be couples who are struggling with life transitions, desire discrepancy, or sexual dysfunction.
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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.