--- title: Heiser Counseling — Body-Centered Therapy in Austin, TX description: Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA — Somatic, movement-based & EMDR therapy in Austin, TX and Washington State. url: https://heisercounseling.com canonical: https://heisercounseling.com author: Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA practice: Heiser Counseling address: 800 S. FM 1626, Suite 102, Buda, TX 78610 phone: 512-937-3991 email: destany@heisercounseling.com telehealth: Texas and Washington State --- # Heiser Counseling — Body-Centered Therapy in Austin, TX > Healing begins in the body, not just the mind. Heiser Counseling is a body-centered mental health practice based in Austin, TX, founded and led by Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA. Destany specializes in somatic therapy, EMDR, and dance/movement therapy for individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Sessions are available in-person in Austin, TX and via telehealth across Texas and Washington State. **Provider:** Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA **Location:** Austin, TX (in-person) · Texas & Washington State (telehealth) **Contact:** [destany@heisercounseling.com](mailto:destany@heisercounseling.com) | [512-937-3991](tel:5129373991) **Book:** [Request a free consult](https://heisercounseling.com/connect) --- ## About Destany Schadder Destany Schadder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State, and a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT). She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Lesley University, where her thesis examined the use of dance/movement therapy in treating mental and physical signs of trauma. Her practice is built on a foundational belief: the body is not separate from the healing process — it is the healing process. Drawing on somatic awareness, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Marian Chace mirroring, EMDR, and depth psychology, Destany creates space where the full person can begin to heal. - NPI: 1396471181 - Licensed: Texas (LPC) and Washington State (LMHC) - Credential: Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), American Dance Therapy Association - Sendero Health (Texas) accepted · Cash Pay available --- ## Services ### Concerns - [Anxiety & Overthinking](https://heisercounseling.com/services/anxiety-overthinking.md) - [Trauma & Emotional Relief](https://heisercounseling.com/services/trauma-emotional-relief.md) - [Burnout & Stress](https://heisercounseling.com/services/burnout-stress.md) - [Identity & Self-Worth](https://heisercounseling.com/services/identity-self-worth.md) - [Relationship Ruptures](https://heisercounseling.com/services/relationship-ruptures.md) - [Life Transitions](https://heisercounseling.com/services/life-transitions.md) - [Life After Divorce](https://heisercounseling.com/services/life-after-divorce.md) - [Life After Loss](https://heisercounseling.com/services/life-after-loss.md) - [Depression & Low Mood](https://heisercounseling.com/services/depression-low-mood.md) - [Postpartum Mental Health](https://heisercounseling.com/services/postpartum-mental-health.md) ### Modalities - [Somatic Therapy](https://heisercounseling.com/services/somatic-therapy.md) - [EMDR Therapy](https://heisercounseling.com/services/emdr-therapy.md) --- ## Practice Philosophy > "In a world full of invalidation, everyone wants to be validated." Destany is an eclectic therapist who pivots to the needs of each individual client. Every session integrates the body — not as an afterthought, but as the primary site of healing. She maintains a network of healthcare professionals with aligned beliefs and refers freely when collaboration best serves the client. --- ## Session Details - **Format:** Telehealth (video) - **In-person:** Austin, TX (limited availability) - **States:** Texas and Washington State - **Fee:** Private pay — superbill provided for out-of-network reimbursement - **Insurance:** Sendero Health (Texas) · Cash Pay - **Accepting:** New clients --- ## Links - [About Destany](https://heisercounseling.com/about.md) - [All Services](https://heisercounseling.com/services) - [Blog](https://heisercounseling.com/blog) - [Press](https://heisercounseling.com/press) - [Request an Appointment](https://heisercounseling.com/connect) - [AI Content Disclosure](https://heisercounseling.com/ai-disclosure.md) - [HIPAA Notice](https://heisercounseling.com/hipaa-notice.md)