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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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I provide gentle challenges and necessary tools to help you overcome difficult obstacles, while highlighting your existing strengths to cultivate growth and healing.

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My optimal goal is to provide clients with the highest level of functioning. I strongly believe in an integrated, comprehensive approach to psychiatric care and my core belief is focused on client-centered philosophy.

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In our sessions we'll work collaboratively to identify what is causing you to feel stressed or burned out, develop strategies to get you unstuck, and identify what you want from life.

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I primarily utilize acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which involves identifying what you want in life and how you want to show up for yourself and others. We work on viewing thoughts and feelings as information rather than as driving forces.

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Get a better sense of how you're relating to your thoughts and feelings, how you got here, and get clarity on what matters to you and how that informs how to respond to what's difficult.

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I believe wholeheartedly that you are not someone broken to be fixed. Whether you believe it or not, you already have a wealth of personal strengths that are worth tapping into, and I will actively and thoughtfully integrate my own expertise.

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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.

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  • Addictions
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