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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 Portland, Arlington Heights, Buckman East, Eastmoreland, or even Healy Heights, 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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During our time together, I will help you uncover who you are, determine where you want to go in life, and how to manage all the pivots you will have along the journey.

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I will respectfully be confrontational and/or direct with you to allow you to see how things may not align. I want you to be able to "walk the walk" of becoming the better version of yourself, not just "talk the talk."

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If you are committed to your relationship we'll build a connection where you'll live authentically, honoring one other, and rekindling the parts that drew you to your partner. If you're on the brink of separating, we'll discern the best path forward.


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You will find understanding & knowledge of your interactional patterns. We'll explore what is and is not working in your relationship and discover what you each want for your future.

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Explore the full complexity of your life in the past and present, accepting what is true for you, in order to create more possibilities, authentic choice, and connection.

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I work from an attachment-based, Existential Humanistic, and IFS frameworks, in order to build a safe and insightful therapeutic relationship from which you may more authentically connect to yourself, loved ones, and the world.

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Create a secure foundation in your life through unlocking your inner wisdom, promote new patterns in your relationships for cultivating deeper connections, connect into the self with more authenticity, and seek liberation in all your senses.

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I consider all parts of a client - their relationships, belief systems, health, and the stories they hold. Through this systemic lens, I utilize somatic therapy, internal family systems therapy, mindfulness, nature, and attachment in our work.

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create internal awareness and understanding around tolerating discomfort, gain deeper insights into patterns, learn valuable tools for self-regulation, and create self-compassion.


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create internal awareness and understanding around tolerating discomfort, gain deeper insights into patterns, learn valuable tools for self-regulation, and create self-compassion.

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I use an integrative approach that is personalized to you which includes body awareness, mindfulness, parts work, attachment work, and others. All of these are focused on creating personal inner-awareness for you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
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