Hi there! My name is Elise (she/her/hers), and I am a licensed professional counselor, board-certified dance/movement therapist, and Somatic Experiencing practitioner in training. I hold a Masters degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Columbia College Chicago.

I previously worked in a residential eating disorder facility as a primary therapist and coordinator of therapeutic movement programming. I have experience working in psychiatric hospitals and adult day program settings. I also worked at St. Louis Children’s Hospital as a dance/movement therapist, working with patients battling chronic medical diagnoses and struggling with mental health concerns. In addition to my therapeutic work, I have led workshops and webinars on trauma-informed dance education.

My specialties 

Trauma & PTSD – Emotion Regulation – Eating Disorders – Body Image Concerns – Anxiety – Depression – Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain 

Who I work with

Children, Teens, Adults 

About my therapy approach 

In my practice, I integrate verbal therapy with dance/movement therapy, somatic experiencing, mindfulness, authentic movement, play, and expressive arts. By tapping into these intuitive approaches of expression, I seek to help clients find greater self-understanding and growth. 

My overarching passion is to bring the body into the conversation, specifically into a relationship with the mind and one’s experience. I would be honored to help you start that compassionate conversation with yourself. Please reach out to me today for your free consultation– I look forward to hearing from you! 

Services Provided: Psychotherapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Authentic Movement, Telehealth

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