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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 Salem, the suburbs of Salem, other nearby places such as Tigard, Lake Oswego, or anywhere else in Oregon, 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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develop goals to help you live the life you want and deserve. Life is not without struggles. We are all human, which means we all go through stuff! I am here to support you in making this brave leap into exploring what changes you wish to make.


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develop goals to help you live the life you want and deserve. Life is not without struggles. We are all human, which means we all go through stuff! I am here to support you in making this brave leap into exploring what changes you wish to make.

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that I utilize many therapeutic modalities, depending on the situation. To name a few modalities that I utilize are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.

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  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
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  • Relationships
  • Women’s Health
  • Work-Life Balance
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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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  • Anxiety
  • Career Burnout
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
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identify your personal goals and values, identify change you would like to make, heal and/or overcome any barriers you encounter, and actively pursue the meaningful life you envision for yourself.


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identify your personal goals and values, identify change you would like to make, heal and/or overcome any barriers you encounter, and actively pursue the meaningful life you envision for yourself.

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I truly believe in the capabilities of everyone I see, and while you are in charge of the therapeutic direction we take, I will also gently challenge you to recognize and pursue your full potential as it aligns to your personal values.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar II
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Complex trauma is the origin of most of our emotional triggers. My patients explore where their negative emotions come from and are able to heal their minds through reprocessing, thought substitution, and mindfulness.


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Complex trauma is the origin of most of our emotional triggers. My patients explore where their negative emotions come from and are able to heal their minds through reprocessing, thought substitution, and mindfulness.

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My primary treatment modality is EMDR. I completed EMDR training with the EMDR Institute in 2018. My secondary treatment modality is CBT. I also use attachment theory with EMDR and CBT.

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  • Acute Stress
  • Complex Trauma
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
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Shift your story to see your sensitivity as a strength. You’ll be a boundaries badass who feels confident with your decisions. You’ll take your perfectionism head on so you can live in the present. You’ll have concrete action steps toward goals!


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Shift your story to see your sensitivity as a strength. You’ll be a boundaries badass who feels confident with your decisions. You’ll take your perfectionism head on so you can live in the present. You’ll have concrete action steps toward goals!

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I consider there to be two paths to therapy; first: exploring, processing, and developing insight into your patterns and programming, and second: learning skills, tools and strategies to cope in the moment. We will tackle both!

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  • Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
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