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Kristi Wrolstad
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, SEP, ATR-BC, REAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Black Mountain, NC 28711  (Online Only)
As a Board Certified Art Therapist and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, I utilize art therapy, creative writing, poetry therapy, music therapy, and dance and movement therapy.
Hello. I’m delighted you found me. Let me tell you a bit about myself so you can get a feel for how we might work together. I have an adaptable, multifaceted approach that helps me meet each person where they are so I can best support them in their journey of healing and self-discovery. I specialize in trauma work and have experience working with depression, grief and loss, anxiety, and many other mental health challenges. I have been trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and am an IFS Certified Therapist.
As a Board Certified Art Therapist and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, I utilize art therapy, creative writing, poetry therapy, music therapy, and dance and movement therapy.
Hello. I’m delighted you found me. Let me tell you a bit about myself so you can get a feel for how we might work together. I have an adaptable, multifaceted approach that helps me meet each person where they are so I can best support them in their journey of healing and self-discovery. I specialize in trauma work and have experience working with depression, grief and loss, anxiety, and many other mental health challenges. I have been trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and am an IFS Certified Therapist.
(828) 414-2856 View (828) 414-2856
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Jennifer Gift
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Black Mountain, NC 28711
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in NC, a National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Professional in Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare with over ten years of experience as a direct care staff and mentor serving pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and their families. A special focus of mine has been serving helping professionals who experience burnout, through individual counseling, peer support groups, advocacy, research, conference participation, and professional presentations. I am passionate about holistic wellness within the mental/behavioral healthcare field, as this directly impacts client care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in NC, a National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Professional in Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare with over ten years of experience as a direct care staff and mentor serving pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and their families. A special focus of mine has been serving helping professionals who experience burnout, through individual counseling, peer support groups, advocacy, research, conference participation, and professional presentations. I am passionate about holistic wellness within the mental/behavioral healthcare field, as this directly impacts client care.
(828) 677-3005 View (828) 677-3005

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Sharon O'Connor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, CWC, RYT, BCIM
Verified Verified
Iron Station, NC 28080
I include integrative modalities such as movement, nutrition and meditation offering a body mind approach.
My ideal client is 20-99, willing to attend and participate in counseling. They want to be heard are willing to listen and actively engaged in trying something new. I believe it takes courage to reach out for guidance and support, which is why I respect clients autonomy, beliefs and values. Counseling is the process of moving forward through the difficulties and gaining the courage to seek your own path in life. My role is to facilitate this process using a variety of techniques based on a strong relationship. I am a former professor, university Director of Counseling, Corporate Employee Development Consultant & Mom.
I include integrative modalities such as movement, nutrition and meditation offering a body mind approach.
My ideal client is 20-99, willing to attend and participate in counseling. They want to be heard are willing to listen and actively engaged in trying something new. I believe it takes courage to reach out for guidance and support, which is why I respect clients autonomy, beliefs and values. Counseling is the process of moving forward through the difficulties and gaining the courage to seek your own path in life. My role is to facilitate this process using a variety of techniques based on a strong relationship. I am a former professor, university Director of Counseling, Corporate Employee Development Consultant & Mom.
(704) 440-5521 View (704) 440-5521
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Anne E Wiggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CTLE, CGP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28273
I am happy to help you through movement or discussion in a non judgmental and safe environment by empowering you to own your experience, discover your strengths, and assert yourself to be able to solve your own problems, enhance self awareness, restore hope, take control, and maintain a fulfilling life.
I am a mental health professional with 15 plus years of experience, specializing in working with all ages during stressful times. I assist with bringing oneself back to independence and improving self worth through movement therapy, solution focused CBT, reality based therapy, and structure. When you feel out of control, rejected, or disappointed, I am here to assist you with finding peace of mind. I can provide problem solving, coping, and organizational skills to assist with mental clarity and wellness, as well as instilling hope. I am an empathetic and loving individual who easily understands what you might be going through.
I am happy to help you through movement or discussion in a non judgmental and safe environment by empowering you to own your experience, discover your strengths, and assert yourself to be able to solve your own problems, enhance self awareness, restore hope, take control, and maintain a fulfilling life.
I am a mental health professional with 15 plus years of experience, specializing in working with all ages during stressful times. I assist with bringing oneself back to independence and improving self worth through movement therapy, solution focused CBT, reality based therapy, and structure. When you feel out of control, rejected, or disappointed, I am here to assist you with finding peace of mind. I can provide problem solving, coping, and organizational skills to assist with mental clarity and wellness, as well as instilling hope. I am an empathetic and loving individual who easily understands what you might be going through.
(704) 490-4242 View (704) 490-4242
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Great Rose Counseling Associates
Counselor, LCAS, LCMHC-A, CSAT-C, CSI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025
), men Issues, couple/family discord (family of addicts, codependency, communication issues), at risk youth and movement therapy.
I am a LCAS, LCMHCA, CSAT-C, CSI and I am a current PhD candidate with Liberty University's Counselor Education and Supervision program. I consider myself to be a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience focusing on alcohol/drug addiction, sex/porn addiction and mental health concerns. I utilize different forms of psychotherapy for various concerns that may be hindering a person's level of functioning. Currently I only accept private pay. Advantages of private pay include: confidentiality, and avoiding diagnosis on health records. Super bills provided for reimbursement .
), men Issues, couple/family discord (family of addicts, codependency, communication issues), at risk youth and movement therapy.
I am a LCAS, LCMHCA, CSAT-C, CSI and I am a current PhD candidate with Liberty University's Counselor Education and Supervision program. I consider myself to be a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience focusing on alcohol/drug addiction, sex/porn addiction and mental health concerns. I utilize different forms of psychotherapy for various concerns that may be hindering a person's level of functioning. Currently I only accept private pay. Advantages of private pay include: confidentiality, and avoiding diagnosis on health records. Super bills provided for reimbursement .
(704) 879-3756 View (704) 879-3756
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Rauch Mind Body Therapy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Stephanie Rauch, PhD, , LPC, Trager
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28052
Trager is a gentle type of movement education, I use these modalities to inform my work and overall orientation.
You do not have to be sick to get better. I believe in paying attention to experience not what is bad or wrong. We can all learn skills to improve. My past experience as a world ranked professional tennis player gives me insight to work with high school, collegiate and professional athletes or anyone in this age. I work from a depth model, which encourages self-exploration to improve skills. The exploration helps one become conscious of long standing coping mechanisms that may no longer be as valuable as they once were. Learning what you do that blocks happiness empowers you to make choices that lead to a satisfying life.
Trager is a gentle type of movement education, I use these modalities to inform my work and overall orientation.
You do not have to be sick to get better. I believe in paying attention to experience not what is bad or wrong. We can all learn skills to improve. My past experience as a world ranked professional tennis player gives me insight to work with high school, collegiate and professional athletes or anyone in this age. I work from a depth model, which encourages self-exploration to improve skills. The exploration helps one become conscious of long standing coping mechanisms that may no longer be as valuable as they once were. Learning what you do that blocks happiness empowers you to make choices that lead to a satisfying life.
(704) 869-2283 View (704) 869-2283
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Guided-Alchemy, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Harmonizing and healing the mind-body-spirit through music, art, movement, ceremony & integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
You have BIG feelings and always have. You are sensitive to your environment, tuned into the subtle nuances and energies of the people/world around you. You feel it in your gut. You sense it in your body. You were bullied, shamed, or invalidated for these feelings growing up – told you were too sensitive. You learned to doubt, squash, numb, or project those feelings onto other people and things as a way to stay safe in a world that doesn't have time for such things. You people-please, overwork, over-think, detach. You run from your feelings until they suddenly consume you. Disconnect or engulfed. You crave harmony inside and out.
Harmonizing and healing the mind-body-spirit through music, art, movement, ceremony & integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
You have BIG feelings and always have. You are sensitive to your environment, tuned into the subtle nuances and energies of the people/world around you. You feel it in your gut. You sense it in your body. You were bullied, shamed, or invalidated for these feelings growing up – told you were too sensitive. You learned to doubt, squash, numb, or project those feelings onto other people and things as a way to stay safe in a world that doesn't have time for such things. You people-please, overwork, over-think, detach. You run from your feelings until they suddenly consume you. Disconnect or engulfed. You crave harmony inside and out.
(828) 888-9316 View (828) 888-9316
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Amy Borskey Duffer
Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LCAS
Verified Verified
Fairview, NC 28730
I use a combination of talk therapy, movement and body practices, IFS, and coaching techniques.
I am especially passionate about supporting people in integrating transformational life experiences (defined by the one who experiences them), whether that be becoming a mother, medical trauma, or a psychedelic journey. I support people who are using psychedelics to promote self-actualization and the expansion of consciousness; I help them prepare for and integrate their experiences so they can see lasting change in their lives. I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for those receiving infusions or prescribed lozenges to use at home. You can find out more about Group KAP at www.groupkap.com
I use a combination of talk therapy, movement and body practices, IFS, and coaching techniques.
I am especially passionate about supporting people in integrating transformational life experiences (defined by the one who experiences them), whether that be becoming a mother, medical trauma, or a psychedelic journey. I support people who are using psychedelics to promote self-actualization and the expansion of consciousness; I help them prepare for and integrate their experiences so they can see lasting change in their lives. I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for those receiving infusions or prescribed lozenges to use at home. You can find out more about Group KAP at www.groupkap.com
(828) 382-8715 View (828) 382-8715
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DC Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MS/P, NCC
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Waitlist for new clients
Damaris works as an outpatient/school-based counselor providing services to both children and adults in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Damaris loves to listen to people and guide them to identify and build their strengths on what they truly love. Some of the issues she currently addresses include understanding and managing anxiety, defiant behaviors, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as navigating new mental health and physical health diagnosis, grief or divorce.
Damaris works as an outpatient/school-based counselor providing services to both children and adults in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Damaris loves to listen to people and guide them to identify and build their strengths on what they truly love. Some of the issues she currently addresses include understanding and managing anxiety, defiant behaviors, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as navigating new mental health and physical health diagnosis, grief or divorce.
(828) 385-5535 View (828) 385-5535
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Eclectic Essentials for Emotional Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord, NC 28027
How are you? These are unprecedented times we are living in and having the proper support is beneficial for our mental and emotional well being. My Name is Candace Fritts and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have an extensive background working in the mental health field for over ten years, along with a passion for helping anyone that may be going through a difficult time in their life. My motto is "We are all different therefore we all have our different ways of approaching, understanding and healing." Here at Eclectic Essentials diversity and individualism is celebrated as well as welcomed.
How are you? These are unprecedented times we are living in and having the proper support is beneficial for our mental and emotional well being. My Name is Candace Fritts and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have an extensive background working in the mental health field for over ten years, along with a passion for helping anyone that may be going through a difficult time in their life. My motto is "We are all different therefore we all have our different ways of approaching, understanding and healing." Here at Eclectic Essentials diversity and individualism is celebrated as well as welcomed.
(704) 486-5048 View (704) 486-5048
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Akinlana Burrowes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
Waitlist for new clients
As a Black therapist to high-achieving executive women of color both in corporate America and Entertainment, I see you juggling roles as a boss, wife, mom, caregiver, or future retiree. You may feel stretched thin and the weight of responsibilities burdensome. Let's work together to leverage your load, rediscover your identity, navigate life transitions, and find inner peace. I'm passionate about helping you redefine your purpose, solidify your worth, and tap into your resilience. Let's embark on an empowering journey to create the life and outcomes you deserve.
As a Black therapist to high-achieving executive women of color both in corporate America and Entertainment, I see you juggling roles as a boss, wife, mom, caregiver, or future retiree. You may feel stretched thin and the weight of responsibilities burdensome. Let's work together to leverage your load, rediscover your identity, navigate life transitions, and find inner peace. I'm passionate about helping you redefine your purpose, solidify your worth, and tap into your resilience. Let's embark on an empowering journey to create the life and outcomes you deserve.
(704) 851-5583 View (704) 851-5583
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Kathryn Shanks
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who feel overwhelmed--by work, big transitions, relationships, family, life. My approach is gentle, non-judgmental, and deep. I enjoy helping clients become more fully aware of themselves and of the patterns that hold them back in life, and working with them to feel more grounded and connected with themselves and with others. Many of my clients are people who are in helping professions or caretaking roles. Many are women or non-binary individuals, and are longing to feel more at home in their own skin and more confident in their own strength, beauty, and wisdom.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed--by work, big transitions, relationships, family, life. My approach is gentle, non-judgmental, and deep. I enjoy helping clients become more fully aware of themselves and of the patterns that hold them back in life, and working with them to feel more grounded and connected with themselves and with others. Many of my clients are people who are in helping professions or caretaking roles. Many are women or non-binary individuals, and are longing to feel more at home in their own skin and more confident in their own strength, beauty, and wisdom.
(828) 354-0564 View (828) 354-0564
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Dana J Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MA, RYT 200
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Waynesville, NC 28786  (Online Only)
After that horrific humiliating work experience, you constantly feel so misunderstood, left behind, and stupid at work, no matter how affirming your current boss and coworkers’ intentions are. You know you have potential, but you are doubting it will ever be played out, much less recognized due to the constant blockage of self-doubt. You’ve almost given up on ever getting enough sleep or family time, much less yoga class or lunch with friends, for worrying so much about being suddenly busted for another unintended mess up at work.
After that horrific humiliating work experience, you constantly feel so misunderstood, left behind, and stupid at work, no matter how affirming your current boss and coworkers’ intentions are. You know you have potential, but you are doubting it will ever be played out, much less recognized due to the constant blockage of self-doubt. You’ve almost given up on ever getting enough sleep or family time, much less yoga class or lunch with friends, for worrying so much about being suddenly busted for another unintended mess up at work.
(828) 333-5916 View (828) 333-5916
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Amber St. Germain
MA MFT
Verified Verified
Woodfin, NC 28804
Sometimes you can have it all in life except what you want more than anything: your heart's deepest desires. For some of us that can look like not having the relationship you want, the marriage you want, not having the health you want, not being able to get pregnant or not being able to have the kind of fulfilling and rewarding work that you want no matter how hard you try. That's where I can help. When working hard and doing everything right isn't working it's time to play and make miracles happen and make it fun. Are you attracted to unavailable people? Are you in an unhappy relationship? Finally get the love you deserve.
Sometimes you can have it all in life except what you want more than anything: your heart's deepest desires. For some of us that can look like not having the relationship you want, the marriage you want, not having the health you want, not being able to get pregnant or not being able to have the kind of fulfilling and rewarding work that you want no matter how hard you try. That's where I can help. When working hard and doing everything right isn't working it's time to play and make miracles happen and make it fun. Are you attracted to unavailable people? Are you in an unhappy relationship? Finally get the love you deserve.
(828) 373-1727 View (828) 373-1727
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Karolee Krause
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204  (Online Only)
My passion is helping people through life change, career transition, grief and loss, relationship conflict, health and wellness change, life goals, addiction and recovery, employee conflict and finding purpose and meaning in your life path. I have written and published several self-help books to help motivate and inspire people. I am licensed in the states of Arizona, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
My passion is helping people through life change, career transition, grief and loss, relationship conflict, health and wellness change, life goals, addiction and recovery, employee conflict and finding purpose and meaning in your life path. I have written and published several self-help books to help motivate and inspire people. I am licensed in the states of Arizona, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
(715) 643-8510 View (715) 643-8510
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John Taylor Houchens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28804
My website - www.taylorhouchens.com - I specialize in working with boys, teenagers, men, women, and families. If this is you, it is my goal to help you overcome the barriers and problems in your life that are keeping you from experiencing the freedom you are desiring. Often times, these problems are the result of trauma from childhood that is still unresolved. Perhaps you're experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, sexual abuse, PTSD, addiction (sexual, drug/alcohol, work), lack of self confidence, family issues, relationship difficulties, negative coping habits, physical or auto-immune disorders, or more. If so, I can help.
My website - www.taylorhouchens.com - I specialize in working with boys, teenagers, men, women, and families. If this is you, it is my goal to help you overcome the barriers and problems in your life that are keeping you from experiencing the freedom you are desiring. Often times, these problems are the result of trauma from childhood that is still unresolved. Perhaps you're experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, sexual abuse, PTSD, addiction (sexual, drug/alcohol, work), lack of self confidence, family issues, relationship difficulties, negative coping habits, physical or auto-immune disorders, or more. If so, I can help.
(828) 622-4184 View (828) 622-4184
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James Foote
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, SEP, CTT, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hey, thanks for checking out my listing. If you're struggling with difficult emotions related to your past or feeling stuck in old patterns and trying to manage these issues has only created more problems, help is here for you. If you can relate don't hesitate to reach out. I won’t pretend to know exactly how you're feeling, but as a healer and fellow traveler on the path of wellness, I understand these challenges in a unique way. Contact me for a free unhurried consultation.
Hey, thanks for checking out my listing. If you're struggling with difficult emotions related to your past or feeling stuck in old patterns and trying to manage these issues has only created more problems, help is here for you. If you can relate don't hesitate to reach out. I won’t pretend to know exactly how you're feeling, but as a healer and fellow traveler on the path of wellness, I understand these challenges in a unique way. Contact me for a free unhurried consultation.
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Kate Hannon
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCMHCA, MA, MTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768  (Online Only)
Kate is a licensed therapist who helps women tired of feeling stuck in cycles of stress, burnout, and overwhelm, change their baseline so they can feel peace, ease, and more authentically connected to others and themselves. If you feel ready to explore deeper issues like anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and unhealthy patterns, Kate will help you learn to regulate your emotions, improve communication, and break old cycles. She believes transformation results from understanding how the parts of you and your nervous system have kept you safe, while also taking courageous, imperfect action to create lasting change.
Kate is a licensed therapist who helps women tired of feeling stuck in cycles of stress, burnout, and overwhelm, change their baseline so they can feel peace, ease, and more authentically connected to others and themselves. If you feel ready to explore deeper issues like anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and unhealthy patterns, Kate will help you learn to regulate your emotions, improve communication, and break old cycles. She believes transformation results from understanding how the parts of you and your nervous system have kept you safe, while also taking courageous, imperfect action to create lasting change.
(828) 382-8746 View (828) 382-8746
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Zoë Reddig
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! My name is Zoë and I look forward to learning more about you and your family’s story. I support the therapeutic growth of children and adolescents (ages 4-13), and families, addressing concerns related to anxiety, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, self-esteem, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions. I believe in the importance of integrating the family unit by providing individualized therapeutic support for caregivers, addressing concerns related to parenting and family dynamics.
Welcome! My name is Zoë and I look forward to learning more about you and your family’s story. I support the therapeutic growth of children and adolescents (ages 4-13), and families, addressing concerns related to anxiety, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, self-esteem, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions. I believe in the importance of integrating the family unit by providing individualized therapeutic support for caregivers, addressing concerns related to parenting and family dynamics.
(828) 383-9462 View (828) 383-9462
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Margaret Hilton
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
I provide a place for individuals to sharpen their awareness and come into greater clarity within themselves. The therapeutic relationships I foster serve as grounds for spontaneous discovery and depth of care. I hold the experience of being human as a complex, tender, and multi-dimensional process. Through attuned listening, I witness clients make the unconscious material of their psyches and lives conscious. My approach is dynamic, meeting the individual and our work together as it evolves. My practice integrates Mindfulness-Based, Body-Centered/ Somatic, Gestalt, Eco Therapy, and Transpersonal Counseling approaches.
I provide a place for individuals to sharpen their awareness and come into greater clarity within themselves. The therapeutic relationships I foster serve as grounds for spontaneous discovery and depth of care. I hold the experience of being human as a complex, tender, and multi-dimensional process. Through attuned listening, I witness clients make the unconscious material of their psyches and lives conscious. My approach is dynamic, meeting the individual and our work together as it evolves. My practice integrates Mindfulness-Based, Body-Centered/ Somatic, Gestalt, Eco Therapy, and Transpersonal Counseling approaches.
(855) 904-0317 View (855) 904-0317
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.