Business Details
7 Years
experience
Holistic Counseling & Wellness Services in Littleton, CO
Movement Counseling was founded in 2019 to provide a holistic, multimodal approach to mental health and wellness. Our practice combines evidence-based therapies with complementary modalities like EMDR, animal-assisted therapy, play therapy, and nature-based interventions to address the interconnected needs of mind, body, and spirit. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relational challenges across the lifespan, with customized care plans for children, adolescents, and adults.Our team of licensed clinicians and certified specialists brings decades of combined experience in clinical mental health, education, and integrative wellness. We prioritize trauma-informed care, client empowerment, and skill-building for daily life navigation, while offering telehealth services across Colorado, Vermont, and Florida. Our mission is to help clients achieve lasting growth through self-awareness, resilience-building, and practical tools for emotional and physical well-being.
Services
Counseling
Acupuncture
Support Groups
EMDR Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with EMDR-certified clinicians
- Our team includes specialists in animal-assisted and play therapy
- We provide telehealth services across three states
- Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and state-specific licenses
- We integrate nature-based and somatic therapies with traditional counseling
Services
Counseling
Our counseling services provide personalized mental health support for individuals, families, and couples. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy. Our clinicians create customized treatment plans that integrate mind-body wellness strategies, helping clients develop practical skills for emotional regulation and daily life challenges. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, improving relationships, and fostering resilience through a trauma-informed lens.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture services address stress, anxiety, and chronic pain through traditional Chinese medicine techniques. Our licensed acupuncturist uses fine needles to stimulate energy flow and promote natural healing, complementing mental health treatment with physical wellness benefits. This modality helps regulate mood, improve sleep quality, and reduce physical symptoms of stress. Sessions provide a calming environment for clients seeking integrative approaches to their overall well-being alongside counseling services.
Support Groups
Support groups create safe spaces for shared experiences and skill-building in mental health recovery. We offer specialized groups for parents of children with learning differences, adolescents developing emotional regulation skills, and adults seeking peer support. These sessions focus on building community connections, practicing coping strategies, and fostering resilience through group interaction. Participants learn from diverse perspectives while receiving professional guidance from our licensed clinicians in a structured, supportive environment.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps clients process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact through guided eye movements and bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety, and stress-related disorders by reprocessing negative experiences into adaptive resolutions. Our certified clinicians use EMDR to help clients develop new coping mechanisms and break cycles of distressing thoughts. Sessions follow standardized protocols while incorporating personalized elements to match each client's healing journey.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy incorporates trained therapy dogs into counseling sessions to enhance emotional support and reduce anxiety. This modality helps clients build trust, practice empathy, and develop nonverbal communication skills through interactions with animals. Our therapy dogs provide comfort during challenging sessions and serve as companions in the healing process. This approach works particularly well for children, trauma survivors, and individuals struggling with social anxiety or attachment issues, creating a more relaxed therapeutic environment.
People
Cathryn Derman
Founder
Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with EMDR certification. Specializes in holistic, whole-body approaches to mental health treatment. Founded Movement Counseling in 2019 after 15 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in various therapeutic settings.
Sierra Smith
Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor combining mental health therapy with wellness coaching. Uses movement-based approaches and nature therapy to help clients connect physical and emotional well-being. Specializes in creating personalized treatment plans that integrate clients' unique interests and lifestyle needs into the therapeutic process.
Shea Amick
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in child and adolescent therapy. Uses strengths-based and trauma-informed practices with expertise in child-centered play therapy. Graduated from University of Denver in 2021 and brings experience from residential treatment settings working with at-risk youth.
Dunnavin McMunigal
Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Specializes in creative interventions and play therapy for children and teens. Uses Reality Therapy approaches to help clients develop practical tools for behavior change while maintaining a client-centered therapeutic environment.
Maya Owens
Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapy Clinician using Emotionally Focused and Narrative Therapy approaches. Creates safe, nonjudgmental spaces for clients to explore personal growth and relationship dynamics. Combines background in musical theater with therapeutic practice to emphasize storytelling and creative expression in the healing process.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy using EMDR, play therapy, nature-based approaches, and animal-assisted sessions for all ages.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide telehealth services to clients in Colorado, Vermont, and Florida with state-licensed clinicians.
What mental health specialties do you treat?
Our team specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relational issues, and stress management using evidence-based practices.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our clinicians hold active state licenses or are supervised candidates with advanced degrees in mental health fields.
Do you work with children and adolescents?
Yes, we offer child-centered play therapy, adolescent skill groups, and family therapy with specialists in youth mental health.
