Conversations with Therapists: Exploring Connection

We’re coming out of summer and moving into fall, a time often associated with transition, grief, and evolution. As we begin to think about hibernation season, we find ourselves asking about our own sense of connection and disconnection. These are topics we discuss with clients every day, but also navigate them ourselves in our day...

Q&A with Aliza Solomon

Aliza Solomon just joined CTC in 2022, and we are glad to have her on board.  As a professional, Aliza is a board-certified in Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT) and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She earned her M.A degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Columbia College Chicago in 2018 and prior to that attended the...

What is Dance/Movement Therapy?  

What may come to mind first is jazz hands, choreographed moves, flowery pink tutus, and ballet slippers. But dance/movement therapy is not that and is more than a simple dance class. Instead, it’s an integrative mind-body approach to therapy that has many applications and benefits regarding mental health.  The American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) defines dance/movement...

​A quickie interview with CTC therapist, Candice Wu. Talk about your therapy style and who you are as a therapist. My ideal client is an adolescent, adult, couple, or family who is interested in growth and moving toward lasting change. They may be interested in knowing who they are on a deeper level or moving...

​As an introduction of our practice, we’ve decided to feature a therapist from Centered Therapy each week. Today, we’ll start with Dr. Fyeqa Sheikh, a licensed clinical psychologist who joined CTC earlier this year. Who is your ideal client? My ideal client is an older child, teenager, or young adult who is ready and motivated...