Who We Are

Dancing Piper Therapeutic Services is rooted in empowerment, leadership, and community.

Our long-term vision includes:

  • Supporting client empowerment and self-leadership

  • Expanding access to high-quality mental health care

  • Offering wraparound services that support whole-person well-being

We are here to help people find purpose, build resilience, and create lives that feel meaningful and sustainable.

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  • Our hope is that when you engage with Dancing Piper Therapeutic Services, you feel:

    • Supported and understood

    • Grounded and more at peace

    • Empowered to make meaningful change

    • Confident in your ability to navigate life

    • Hopeful about your future

  • Clients often choose us because our work is active, intentional, and future-focused. We don’t just sit with problems—we help you move through them.

    What sets us apart:

    • Goal-oriented therapy focused on real-life change

    • Skill-building and practical coping strategies

    • Trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches

    • A balance of compassion and forward momentum

    • Inclusive, affirming, and nonjudgmental care

    Our goal is to help you feel grounded, whole, and capable—equipped to navigate life with greater confidence and peace.

  • Dancing Piper Therapeutic Services proudly serves adults from diverse backgrounds, identities, and life experiences, including:

    • Young and emerging Adults

    • Adults navigating major life changes

    • Parents and caregivers

    • Individuals healing from trauma or chronic stress

    • Individuals experiencing physical disabilities and challenges

    • LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies

    • Those seeking personal growth, purpose, and direction

    Our practice is inclusive of all people regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability status, socioeconomic status, or past involvement with legal and/or child welfare systems.

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Meet Simone Dancier

First, I would like to welcome people looking for therapy either for the very first time or as they continue on their mental health journey.  I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with extensive experience working with clients across diverse life stages and backgrounds, including individuals with varying abilities, socioeconomic, racial, gender, sexual, religious, and political identities.

I am educated and experienced in advanced adult clinical interventions, evidence-based interventions, transdiagnostic psychotherapy approaches, and holistic approaches, including trauma-informed, CBT, DBT, Narrative, dialectical, Forensic Social Work, Substance Use, and nature-informed.  Additionally, I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing Complex PTSD, PTSD, dual diagnoses, stage of life transitions,  executive functioning deficits, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Considering the uniqueness of each individual I treat in therapy, and the systems within which they live, I strive to create sessions that are collaborative, safe, supportive, informative, and evidence-based. 

I am committed to inclusivity, and I welcome all people from all places, spaces, ideologies, sexualities, preferences, and perspectives looking to heal and grow.  

I hold a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Anchorage Pacific University and a Master of Social Work from Salem State University.  In my personal time, I love gardening, growing lavender and marigolds, reading fantasy fiction, and world-building.  It is my pleasure to invite individuals seeking a compassionate, inclusive, and goal-oriented approach to mental health and well-being to please contact me. 

Let’s begin. 

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Meet Machel Piper

I would like to personally give you a warm welcome to your mental health healing journey, and I am so happy you landed here! 

Currently, I serve as the COO of Dancing Piper Therapeutic Services where I oversee the day to day administrative tasks and all things marketing!  I have a 30-year history of working as an educator and non-profit professional across the country.

I am in the business of helping others to heal and grow.  I have a bachelor’s in education from St. Norbert's College and have worked towards my master’s in education at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. 

In my spare time, I love to create fiber arts, jewelry, paintings, and just about any medium to get my creative juices flowing.  Feeding the birds, being in nature, and getting my hands dirty with gardening are the things I do for my mental health every day. 

Come join us on your mental health AND healing journey today!  

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. All services are provided via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms, allowing you to access therapy from the comfort of your home or private space.

  • We work with adults across the lifespan, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, young and emerging adults, parents, and individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, mental health symptoms, or personal growth goals.

  • We specialize in supporting clients experiencing PTSD and C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, relationship dynamics, substance use and recovery, parenting stress, chronic pain, identity exploration, and major life transitions.

  • Our approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and goal-oriented. We combine compassion and validation with practical tools, coping strategies, and forward movement.

  • That’s okay. The first session is an opportunity to explore whether therapy feels like a good fit and to ask any questions you may have.

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Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Our intake process is designed to be simple, supportive, and respectful of your time and needs.

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