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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 Tampa, Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Courier City Oscawana, Drew Park, or even East Ybor, 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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Together we will learn more about your relationship with yourself and others, and find ways to deepen those connections. We will identify your treatment goals and actively help you move towards them in and outside of therapy.

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I am flexible and use a variety of approaches tailored to each individual; we are all different and that's what makes us unique. I value collaboration, authenticity, and being human with you in the therapeutic space.

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  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Couples
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women
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I work with mothers of young children who want to overcome feelings of anxiety, kick parenting stress to the curb, and learn how to communicate better with the people they love.


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I work with mothers of young children who want to overcome feelings of anxiety, kick parenting stress to the curb, and learn how to communicate better with the people they love.

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Sessions with me usually look a lot more like a deep conversation than you simply talking. Talking can be very therapeutic (and I promise there will be lots of that!), but I’m someone who will really get in there and be dynamic with you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Professional Women
  • Social Anxiety
  • Women
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Together, we will attend to the physical, psychological, emotional, habitual, and spiritual realms of your experience, and develop mindful practices to facilitate your healing and growth.

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To support holistic healing and growth, I incorporate somatic techniques into sessions including mindfulness and visualization, Somatic Parts Work, Alexander Technique, authentic movement, and breathwork.

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  • Postpartum Depression
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Break through that feeling of being stuck. If you've been tirelessly analyzing your issues without seeing progress, we'll uncover pathways to move forward, ensuring you experience tangible and meaningful progress.

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Rooted in positive psychology and tailored to each individual's unique needs, I incorporate various techniques including clinical hypnosis. I focus on utilizing clients' strengths and resources to overcome challenges and move toward valued living.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
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  • Stress
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Lorraine Calhoun
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talk about your concerns and struggles, explore your life and experiences, work through difficult emotions, and challenge/change patterns that keep you stuck.


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talk about your concerns and struggles, explore your life and experiences, work through difficult emotions, and challenge/change patterns that keep you stuck.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide therapy that is suited to each individual client's goals and preferences. I utilize several different therapeutic techniques in order to help various presenting concerns and issues.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety
  • Career Burnout
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief
  • Overwhelm
  • Parental Burnout
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Compassion
  • Stress
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