--- title: My Story — Heiser Counseling description: Meet Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA — Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and somatic therapy in Austin, TX. url: https://heisercounseling.com/about canonical: https://heisercounseling.com/about author: Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA --- # My Story — Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA > A therapist who moves with you. Destany Schadder is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist based in Austin, TX, specializing in trauma, anxiety, and body-centered healing. In-person sessions available in Austin; telehealth across Texas and Washington State. **Credentials:** LPC (Texas) · LMHC (Washington State) · R-DMT · MA, Lesley University **NPI:** 1396471181 **Contact:** [destany@heisercounseling.com](mailto:destany@heisercounseling.com) | [512-937-3991](tel:5129373991) --- ## Background Destany Schadder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) based in Austin, TX. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Lesley University, where her thesis examined how dance/movement therapy can be used to treat both the mental and physical signs of trauma — a question she has continued to bring into every session since. That research shaped everything. Most therapists work from the neck up — exploring thoughts, narratives, and cognitive patterns. Destany works with the whole nervous system: what the body braces against, what it shuts down to survive, and what it needs to finally feel safe enough to soften. As a somatic therapist and EMDR-trained LPC, she is trained to work at a level that pure talk therapy often can't reach. She is licensed as an LPC in Texas and as an LMHC in Washington State, and holds national credentialing as an R-DMT through the American Dance Therapy Association. She sees clients via telehealth across both states, and offers limited in-person appointments in Austin, TX. --- ## Approach & Methods ### Bartenieff Fundamentals Developed by physical therapist Irmgard Bartenieff, this framework uses developmental movement patterns to support neurological and psychological healing. Movements that cross the corpus callosum — the bridge between brain hemispheres — have been shown to restore function after stroke and support deep integration in trauma recovery. ### Marian Chace Mirroring Marian Chace pioneered movement as a therapeutic tool, centering the idea that being truly mirrored — in body language, rhythm, and posture — creates deep relational safety. Destany brings this attunement into every session, recognizing that how a person holds themselves tells a story that words often cannot reach. --- ## Philosophy > "I am an eclectic therapist — I pivot to each person." Therapy is interactive. Destany works with each client to address what matters most, integrating body awareness, activity levels, and physical health. She maintains a network of healthcare professionals with similar beliefs and refers freely when collaboration best serves her clients. --- ## Credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — Washington State Department of Health - Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) — American Dance Therapy Association - Master of Arts in Counseling — Lesley University - NPI: 1396471181 --- ## Our Practice ### Dr. John Huber — Clinical Collaborator Clinical Forensic Psychologist, CEO of Tripsitter Clinic, and Chairman of Mainstream Mental Health. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Huber is a nationally recognized voice in mental health — appearing on 300+ major radio programs and 30+ national television shows. He is the author of *Finding the Right Therapist* (available on Amazon) and host of the Mainstream Mental Health Radio podcast. ### Ellen Fencl — LPC Associate & Registered Art Therapist Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and Registered Art Therapist serving clients in Austin, TX and throughout Texas via virtual sessions. Ellen provides individual counseling and art therapy for adults, teens, and children, blending traditional talk therapy with expressive arts. Services offered on a sliding scale; private pay only. --- ## Links - [All Services](https://heisercounseling.com/services) - [Request an Appointment](https://heisercounseling.com/connect) - [AI Content Disclosure](https://heisercounseling.com/ai-disclosure.md)