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You might have heard about the healing power of movement-based therapies - it's a real thing. Research shows that movement-based therapies can greatly improve your mental health and quality of life, as well as help you become more self-aware and communicative.

Movement-Based Therapies are a proven form of therapy that improves peoples social, emotional, and physical health through movement. In movement-based therapies, a trained therapist helps create a safe space for you to express yourself through movement. In this form of therapy, dance and movement can help you communicate what is otherwise difficult to say in words.

If you’re struggling to cope with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or other internal struggles, we encourage you to consider Movement-Based Therapies.

Whether you are located in downtown Anchorage, Bear Valley, Downtown, Huffman, or even Northeast, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

How Can Movement-Based Therapies Help?

Movement-Based Therapies can help you in several ways, including:

  • Improve your sense of self-confidence.
  • Reduce acute and chronic stress.
  • Make you feel better about your body.
  • Support physical fitness.
  • Develop and support motor skills.
  • Improve communication and social skills.

Movement-Based Therapies are often used to treat eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Whether you’re dealing with one of these conditions or are just looking to live a happier life, you could benefit from dance therapy.

Movement-Based Therapies are just one of many types of therapy. If you’d like to learn more about the types of therapy available near you, check out this article: How do I know what type of therapy is best for me?

Experience the Benefits of Movement-Based Therapies

Finding a professional, licensed movement-based therapist in your area can be difficult. Luckily, Mental Health Match is here to help you find a local therapist or counselor in no time! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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I approach therapy with openness and a willingness to find what works best for each of my clients - therapy is not one-size-fits-all.

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My work focuses on relationships. Relationship with self, family and others. Most of our “wounds” come from broken attachment and dysfunctional dynamics. I’m a cycle breaker and together we can break your cycle of generational trauma.

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I offer therapy, problem solving, and coaching. I offer cognitive behavioral therapy, skills training, person centered therapy, trauma informed therapy, and other eclectic orientations. Help people in need.

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discuss and process the issues you seek therapy. We will identify specific causes to treat with therapy. We decide on successful goals for treatment. We work towards healing and treatment for successful goal achievement each therapy session.


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discuss and process the issues you seek therapy. We will identify specific causes to treat with therapy. We decide on successful goals for treatment. We work towards healing and treatment for successful goal achievement each therapy session.

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I use a case-by-case approach to therapy. I start with Person-Centered Therapy and move from there. I use therapy methods which keep you comfortable and successful in life.

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Together, we will cultivate a healing relationship for you to safely process difficulties and vulnerabilities. We will find your resilience, identify healthy behaviors, and thoughts for you to use after our work ends.

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I use a trauma-informed & strengths based lens in my clinical work. I approach clients' issues with curiosity & that “outside perspective.” Let’s work together to increase insight around what's causing your current struggle, while meeting your goals

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