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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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Tackle depression, fear, and anxiety which are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. I am able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had.


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Tackle depression, fear, and anxiety which are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. I am able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had.

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I offer video counseling from the convenience of your own home during non standard hours to best suit your needs. Although I offer Individual therapy, my primary way of helping clients is through group therapy.

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  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Utilize a combination of mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and a person centered approach to encourage growth and positive progress. We will work together at a pace that works best for you.


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Utilize a combination of mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and a person centered approach to encourage growth and positive progress. We will work together at a pace that works best for you.

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Starting therapy can be an intimidating process and I want to make it as easy for you as possible. I strive to be someone that you can feel safe and comfortable opening up to about things you may not be able to talk about with others in your life.

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  • Autism Spectrum
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Together we will examine any barriers or limits that are holding you back from achieving your goals. Therapy should be a comfortable and safe space to organize thoughts, understand behaviors, and create a plan for the change you want in your life.


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Together we will examine any barriers or limits that are holding you back from achieving your goals. Therapy should be a comfortable and safe space to organize thoughts, understand behaviors, and create a plan for the change you want in your life.

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My approach is compassionate and nonjudgemental. I provide empathetic listening and feedback in frameworks of CBT, DBT, and EMDR.

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explore issues that are resulting in distress while finding tools that meet your needs and situation. I am willing to listen and provide feedback to promote lasting growth and relief from life's stressors.


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explore issues that are resulting in distress while finding tools that meet your needs and situation. I am willing to listen and provide feedback to promote lasting growth and relief from life's stressors.

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I utilize a variety of clinical approaches when working with the client depending on the individual need. I believe there are three base tenets that are key to improving mental wellbeing: mindfulness, self-care and expression.

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  • Relationship Distress
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Catherine Findley
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Living in the world with our unique brains is hard because it wasn’t built for folks like us, leading to depression, anxiety and addictive behaviors. I get it. Take my hand and we’ll dive deep into figuring out how to live your best life.


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Living in the world with our unique brains is hard because it wasn’t built for folks like us, leading to depression, anxiety and addictive behaviors. I get it. Take my hand and we’ll dive deep into figuring out how to live your best life.

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We are creative, make connections others don’t and we see the big picture. We exhaust ourselves and have trouble turning off our brains. We have been called unmotivated, lazy or not living up to our potential. We are impulsive but also adventurous.

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  • Autism in Adults
  • Depression
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