The article is devoted to the study of the possibilities of dance-movement therapy for overcoming alexithymia related to the people with neurotic disorders. The results of the theoretical analysis of the problem, generalized data of the nature of alexethymia and its effect on adaptation are presented. The mechanism of dance-motor therapy is considered from the standpoints of various authors. Experimental data prove the effectiveness of dance and movement therapy for solving the indicated problems and the possibility of its use both in inpatient and outpatient settings.