Dance Movement Therapy in Tallahassee, FL
Therefore I include Dance/ Movement therapy, Mindfulness as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Dating and relationships can feel overwhelming, especially after a breakup, divorce, or major life transition. You’re juggling so many things – from heartbreak to financial stress to judgment from others. You’re left questioning your worth, wondering if you’ll ever feel secure in love. Maybe you find yourself drawn to the same unhealthy patterns or overthinking every connection. What you want is to feel safe, valued, and able to show up authentically in relationships that honor who you are. Whether you’re navigating dating, rebuilding after loss, or exploring alternative relationship structures, you don’t have to do it alone.
Therefore I include Dance/ Movement therapy, Mindfulness as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Dating and relationships can feel overwhelming, especially after a breakup, divorce, or major life transition. You’re juggling so many things – from heartbreak to financial stress to judgment from others. You’re left questioning your worth, wondering if you’ll ever feel secure in love. Maybe you find yourself drawn to the same unhealthy patterns or overthinking every connection. What you want is to feel safe, valued, and able to show up authentically in relationships that honor who you are. Whether you’re navigating dating, rebuilding after loss, or exploring alternative relationship structures, you don’t have to do it alone.
Do you feel trapped by perfectionism, constantly second-guessing yourself, or struggling to feel "good enough"? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns that sabotage your goals, relationships, or sense of self? Perhaps you're trying to rediscover who you are after trauma, an eating disorder, loss, or life's disappointments. You don't have to navigate it alone. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we can explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Do you feel trapped by perfectionism, constantly second-guessing yourself, or struggling to feel "good enough"? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns that sabotage your goals, relationships, or sense of self? Perhaps you're trying to rediscover who you are after trauma, an eating disorder, loss, or life's disappointments. You don't have to navigate it alone. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we can explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.
In life we frequently encounter obstacles between where we are and what we want to achieve. These obstacles can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or unresolved trauma. Gaining a better understanding of who we are is an important step in creating a sense of personal fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. I work with individuals to gain insight into the influence of not only past events, but also current patterns of beliefs, with a goal of reconciling past hurts, healing past trauma, and breaking the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and reactions.
In life we frequently encounter obstacles between where we are and what we want to achieve. These obstacles can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or unresolved trauma. Gaining a better understanding of who we are is an important step in creating a sense of personal fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. I work with individuals to gain insight into the influence of not only past events, but also current patterns of beliefs, with a goal of reconciling past hurts, healing past trauma, and breaking the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and reactions.
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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.
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.