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

Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT — Licensed therapist at Heiser Counseling
Destany Schadder reading at her desk — warm natural light

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,
everyone wants to be validated."
Meet Destany

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
resource for better
mental health.
— Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA

Every session integrates the body — not as an afterthought, but as the primary site of healing.

Hands in natural light with leaf shadows — evoking body-centered healing

What Clients Say

Find Us On

Begin Your Journey

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.

Request an Appointment
Heiser Counseling therapy office in Austin, TX — warm, plant-filled space with natural light