Services

Dance and movement involve the direct expression of one’s self through one’s body and as such is a powerful medium for psychotherapy. The following is a list of registered Dance/Movement Therapists in private practice who provide therapy to individuals and/or groups. In addition, many listed provide other services, including clinical supervision and/or internship sites where noted (*).

  • Simona Aronow, MA, ADTR, CMA, KMP, NCTMB
    Charlottesville, VA
    434.996.3837
    aronow@esinet.net
    Therapist, teacher & supervisor with 25 years experience. Offering individual & group dance/movement therapy, movement education & hands on bodywork. Providing ongoing classes & workshops in Authentic Movement, developmental movement, Effort/Shape & Bartenieff Fundamentals with a commitment to helping others discover, express & grow through the direct experience of movement & body awareness.

  • Veronica Bannon, LCPC, NBCC, ADTR
    Expressive Therapy Center
    Rockville & Montgomery County, MD
    310.545.0333 ext. 6
    Bannon817@aol.com
    Individual, group, couples & family therapy. Social Skills Groups & specializing in work with children, adolescents & young adults.
    *Clinical supervision & internships available.

  • Karen Brandt, LCSW-C, ADTR
    Ellicott City, MD
    Takoma Park, MD and Washington, D.C.
    443.670.4549
    llupine@yahoo.com
    Individual & Group Psychotherapy; Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; Authentic Movement Workshops. Participating provider with major insurance companies.
    *Clinical supervison available.

  • Victoria Eisner, MA, ADTR, NCC
    Center for Body Psychotherapy
    Mt. Washington Village & Baltimore, MD
    410.790.4340
    VictoriaEisner@yahoo.com
    Dance/movement, verbal & body-centered therapy to awaken the body, practice mindfulness & live authentically. Offering individual, group, couples & family therapy which specializes in supporting genuine & creative self-expression, assertive communication, healthy body image & improved stress management.
    *Clinical supervision, education/training & consultation available.

  • Marjorie Falk, LCSW-C, MA, ADTR
    Baltimore (Towson Area)
    410.913.3565
    mfalk@bcpl.net
    Verbal & dance/movement psychotherapy for children of all ages, families/couples and adults. Specializing in the treatment of ADHD, learning disorders, affective disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, school/work behavior, co-dependency/recovery issues & personal growth. Insurance reimbursable.

  • Elizabeth Hagerman, MA, ADTR
    Washington D.C. & Maryland Suburbs
    Ehhagerman@starpower.net
    Individual & group dance/movement therapy with adults. Using movement & verbal modalities to help integrate inner wisdom with outer life and to deepen one’s sense of self. Experienced with bereavement & general grief issues, body mind & eating disorders. Also offering “Life in Balance” & “Paths Through Grief” workshops & classes.
    *Clinical supervision and consultation available.

  • Patrizia Pallaro, LCMFT, ADTR
    Bowie, MD
    (301) 390-2742
    movingtheself@movingtheself.org
    www.movingtheself.org
    A licensed marriage and family therapist, offering individual, couples, families and group psychotherapy, in practice since 1987with experience in cross-cultural and acculturation issues. With attention to movement, gestures, rhythm, breath, verbal and nonverbal communication, the traditional therapeutic flow of words is integrated with the immediate, less defended expressions of the body. Movement experiences are tailored to the person’s needs and may include body awareness, sensory, motor and breathing exercises, role play, active imagination, imagery techniques, exploration of childhood memories, or simply the emergence of spontaneous, authentic movement and dance. Insurance reimbursable. Clinical supervision and consultation available.

  • Jody Wager, MS, ADTR, MsT
    Falls Church & Northern VA
    703.237.3327
    JWager1@cox.net
    Individual & group dance/movement therapy with people of all ages, addressing issues of personal growth, loss & grief or body image.
    *Private & group supervision available.

  • Kathy Wallens, ADTR, LCPC
    Kensington, MD
    240.354.3300
    KathyWallens@yahoo.com
    Individual & group dance/movement therapy & counseling services. Specialties include adult developmentally delayed, mood disorders & the chronic mentally ill. In practice since 1982.

  • Mat Winer, MA, MAOB, ADTR
    Baltimore, MD
    410.363.6630
    matodance@hotmail.com
    Dance/movement therapy, counseling, & wellness coaching. Specializing in stress management, life choices, & personal effectiveness. Practice limited to adults.

  • Sara T. Workeneh, ADTR, NCC
    Crossings-A Center for the Healing Tradition
    Silver Spring, Maryland
    301.565.4924
    s.workeneh@worldnett.att.net
    www.crossingshealing.com
    Individual therapy & group Authentic Movement workshops for adults dealing with personal growth, life review, post trauma reconciliation & couples communication using movement, verbal & art modalities. *Private & group supervision available.

The MD/DC/VA Chapter of the ADTA does not assume responsibility for services provided by its members.
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