Austin, TX · Telehealth Available
Healing
begins
in the body,
not just
the mind.
Somatic, movement-based, and EMDR therapy for individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and life's harder seasons.
Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA · Licensed in TX & WA
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT)
- Master of Arts in Counseling
- Licensed in Texas & Washington
About Destany
A therapist
who moves
with you.
Destany Schadder is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist based in Austin, TX. Her practice is built on a simple but radical belief: the body is not separate from the healing process — it is the healing process.
Drawing on somatic awareness, movement, and depth psychology, Destany creates space where the full person can begin to heal. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship patterns, or the quiet weight of everyday life, you're welcome here.
"In a world full of invalidation,Meet Destany
everyone wants to be validated."
What We Offer
Here for what
you're carrying.
Destany works with a wide range of concerns — from acute distress to the quieter weight of everyday life. Find yourself below, or simply reach out.
Destany's Approach
“ The body is our— Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA
resource for better
mental health.
Every session integrates the body — not as an afterthought, but as the primary site of healing.
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Ready to take
the first step?
Accepting new clients for telehealth sessions across Texas and Washington. Reach out — a reply typically arrives within one business day.
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