Moving Through
Depression

You're depressed. 

Maybe a medical practitioner has told you this, or self-diagnosed (thank you, Dr. Google!).

You haven’t told many people — that’s not your style because you know everyone will brush it off and say “you’re so strong!” and “you’ll get through it!”

Because, well,you always do.

Except...this feels different. 


 


Deep down, you know that you need help.


THIS TIME, YOU’RE NOT SURE YOU CAN JUST SHAKE IT OFF OR FIGURE IT OUT ON YOUR OWN.

"Moving Through Depression" is a dance/movement psychotherapy group for Black women living with depression. 

In addition to having a safe space to process + move through your emotions, you'll:

Better understand depression and how it affects your body

Gain an understanding of the ways in which food affects our mood

Increase resources for coping with depressive episodes

Learn body-based tools to restore your natural blueprint of health

Be in community with others whose experience may validate your own and support your own recovery

I'm Mary Guillermo (she/her), a registered dance/movement psychotherapist. 

I help Black women living with depression understand what they need to feel vital— using movement.

I specialize in working with women, children, adolescents, and neurodiverse folks. who are living with depression, anxiety, and trauma. My work is informed by my dance practice, which is rooted in Afro-Caribbean culture and ritual.

My clients describe me as cheerful and empathic. And in my free time, you can find me dancing in drum circles and house music gatherings. 

I would love to support you in finding meaningful, nourishing ways to move through and manage your depression. 

Hey there!

Moving Through Depression supports you in reconnecting with your natural blueprint of health.

Your body's natural and original plan for vitality, wellness, and well-being. 

This is the group for you, if you…..

Are interested in learning about depression from a body-based perspective.

Want to learn more about the role your digestive system plays in mood regulation. 

Are you interested in exploring how oppression affects the body and its role in depression. 

Are open to processing, exploring and moving through your feelings in a group setting.

sounds great!

...but how much does it cost?

$50 per session

Schedule A Consultation Call

How It Works:

1. Schedule a consultation call with Mary.

2. You'll receive a confirmation email verifying your consultation date and time.  

3. Mary will give you a call at your scheduled time to chat for 15 minutes. During the call, we'll decide if the group is a good fit. 

4. If the group is a good fit, you'll be enrolled and sent intake forms and credit card authorization forms via our secure client portal. 

5. You fill out the forms at least 48 hours before our first group session January 31, 2022. We meet every other week thereafter, Monday @ 7:15-8:30pm. 

What will I learn?

What is Depression? 

The first step to  feeling more vital, well, and whole is understanding what depression is.  

We'll start the group by discussing what depression is and how it affects the body. We'll also examine it's relationship to oppression and trauma. 

Finding Your Way out of the Darkness

We'll learn about the nervous system and how to manage depressive episodes by supporting nervous system regulation.    

The Gut-Brain Connection

Learn how to support your gut (digestive system), so it can support your mood. 

You'll also have access to a few simple recipes to help you nourish yourself well, even on your worst days. 

Letting Go of Negative Thoughts

Those of us who live with depression know negative and absolute thoughts are the easiest to access. 

In this lesson, you'll learn how to begin shifting those thoughts, so they don't send you in to a deep, dark spiral downward. 

The Importance of Connection


We know we need support, but reaching out can be so damn hard! 

Find out why it can be such a challenge along with a few tools that may make it easier to get the help you need, when you need it. 

Putting It All Together 


Now that you have an understanding of depression and resources for wellness and vitality, let's put it all together and look at the big picture. 

We'll explore ways that you can foster resilience and feel vital and well long-term. 

When does Moving Through Depression start and end?


Got Questions?

Find the most common answers here.

"Moving Through Depression" is an ongoing dance/movement psychotherapy group for Black women living with depression. We ask, however, that participants commit to at least three months — starting January 31, 2022 @ 7:15-8:30pm EST. 

When do we meet for the live sessions?


Got Questions?

Find the most common answers here.

We will meet via online video conference every other Monday 7:15pm EST: 

To protect the privacy of participants, sessions WILL NOT be recorded. 

Will this GROUP cure my depression?

Got Questions?

Find the most common answers here.

Our reasons for developing depression are varied and deep, so I can't promise that you will feel cured in three months time.

What you will gain, however, is a perspective and understanding of depression that isn't often talked about. This understanding makes it more possible for you to use the resources provided to tap into your own, natural capacity for vitality and well-being. 

Can I get a refund if I don’t like the GROUP?

Got Questions?

Find the most common answers here.

Please only register for this experience if you think it will be a good fit. 

Refund requests will not be honored once the group starts.

If you would like to chat before signing up, I have a few spaces for 15-minute consultations.

Click here to book a consultation call. 

Ready to move through depression and into recovery?

Schedule A Consultation Call