Dance Movement Therapy in 23188
Ie Wellness Center | Dr. Aimee Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
I help address the root causes of behavioral disorders and mental health issues, whether stress in the home, work related stressors, physical, relational, etc. I use an array of psychotherapy modalities including child centered play therapy (sand, art, dance, music), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, family counseling as well as industrial organizational psychology modalities for work related stressors. The goal is to decrease the behavioral disorders and / or mental health symptoms to restore optimal functioning in the home and work environment.
I help address the root causes of behavioral disorders and mental health issues, whether stress in the home, work related stressors, physical, relational, etc. I use an array of psychotherapy modalities including child centered play therapy (sand, art, dance, music), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, family counseling as well as industrial organizational psychology modalities for work related stressors. The goal is to decrease the behavioral disorders and / or mental health symptoms to restore optimal functioning in the home and work environment.
Christine Ferguson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Choosing a therapist can be difficult. Do you ever sense that your full story goes unnoticed? I'm Christine Ferguson, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience specializing in ADHD and its accompanying traumas. Amidst ADHD, anxiety, depression, and societal pressures, we often grapple with feeling unseen and invalidated. But what if we reframed our narrative? What if we recognized our strengths, our innate 'superpowers'? Let's shift the perspective and embrace your unique gifts. With a focus on supporting late diagnosis ADHD I offer tailored guidance as we navigate your personal journey.
Choosing a therapist can be difficult. Do you ever sense that your full story goes unnoticed? I'm Christine Ferguson, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience specializing in ADHD and its accompanying traumas. Amidst ADHD, anxiety, depression, and societal pressures, we often grapple with feeling unseen and invalidated. But what if we reframed our narrative? What if we recognized our strengths, our innate 'superpowers'? Let's shift the perspective and embrace your unique gifts. With a focus on supporting late diagnosis ADHD I offer tailored guidance as we navigate your personal journey.
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Dance Movement Therapy
What can I expect from dance/movement therapy?
During dance therapy, the therapist will guide the client through dance movements that metaphorically represent a particular challenge, reflect their internal emotional state, or otherwise express physically what is happening for the client mentally. The therapist may “mirror” the client’s movements or simply observe. The client may be encouraged, as they dance, to pay attention to their breath or other physical sensations. Afterward, the therapist and client will often debrief to help the client process the experience.
Is dance/movement therapy evidence-based?
A small body of research has found that dance therapy can help treat conditions like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as nonclinical issues like low self-esteem or family conflict. However, some experts caution that the evidence in favor of dance therapy is not as robust as that of other, more established therapies, and some of the published research is of low quality. Many recommend that dance therapy be used as a complementary rather than stand-alone treatment.
Can dance therapy help with depression?
Some research suggests that dance/movement therapy can aid in the treatment of depression, especially when combined with other therapies; some studies, for example, report that dance therapy combined with antidepressants or talk therapy is more effective than those treatments alone. The positive effects of dance therapy may come from the movement itself, as it’s well-known that physical activity can improve mood and bolster motivation in those struggling with depression.
What are the limitations of dance therapy?
People with disabilities or other conditions that hinder movement may find it more challenging to participate in dance therapy, though a well-trained therapist will take a client’s physical limitations into account when designing a treatment plan. Experts also warn that certain conditions, particularly eating disorders, should never be treated with dance therapy alone; it may, however, be used as an adjunct therapy.