Cateryna Kochan

I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist in New York State and a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for five years, with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My perspective is grounded in the belief that our bodies come with us through our whole lives and have stories to tell.

I lead with curiosity and sensitivity and approach my work with a desire to understand. In a time when so much can feel separating and isolating, I invite us to find ways to remain connected.

Working with movement may involve non-verbal expression (such as dance and movement experiences), or simply bringing awareness to how the body shows up while sharing verbally. I also utilize traditional therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based interventions, and integrate them through my unique lens as a Creative Arts Therapist. No dance experience or training is needed—just curiosity about a creative approach.

I specialize in trauma-informed care, emphasizing a humanistic therapeutic alliance and attending to what emerges in the present moment. Despite the constant connection we experience through various forms of media, we still need intentional, deeper connection. Through my work, I encourage finding meaningful ways to arrive more fully into your life, supporting greater grounding, emotional awareness, and confidence in day-to-day living.

Getting to know each other with a strong focus on needs, goals, and wants from therapy. No goal is too big or small!