Dance Movement Therapy in Williams, OR
My focus is Somatic Internal Family Systems and Hakomi, though I also draw from other practices from somatic psychology, dance/ movement therapy, neuroscience, and their lineages that have grown out of mind-body traditions from around the world.
I am a white, bisexual, non-binary, non-monogamous, and neuroqueer therapist working at the intersections of oppression, grief, trauma, liberation, and pleasure. I strive to create an environment where all parts of you are welcome. I serve individuals needing support to better survive and thrive while living in a world full of trauma. Together we can co-create a brave and curious space for you to ground into what matters most to you. I work to hold a space that centers your dignity and wholeness, inviting in the wisdom of your body, your mind, your life story, the earth, your ancestry, and your cultures of origin.
My focus is Somatic Internal Family Systems and Hakomi, though I also draw from other practices from somatic psychology, dance/ movement therapy, neuroscience, and their lineages that have grown out of mind-body traditions from around the world.
I am a white, bisexual, non-binary, non-monogamous, and neuroqueer therapist working at the intersections of oppression, grief, trauma, liberation, and pleasure. I strive to create an environment where all parts of you are welcome. I serve individuals needing support to better survive and thrive while living in a world full of trauma. Together we can co-create a brave and curious space for you to ground into what matters most to you. I work to hold a space that centers your dignity and wholeness, inviting in the wisdom of your body, your mind, your life story, the earth, your ancestry, and your cultures of origin.
I welcome clients who are ready to take a deep dive into their own psychic landscape to examine their patterns and habits compassionately and honestly, with a willingness to make changes and grow. I work with survivors of trauma including physical and sexual trauma, birth trauma, religious trauma, and psychological trauma. I enjoy working with women and their families in pregnancy and postpartum periods of life. I also provide therapy for people who have been given a serious or terminal illness and/or are facing the end of life. I work with people who are grieving, including delayed or denied grief.
I welcome clients who are ready to take a deep dive into their own psychic landscape to examine their patterns and habits compassionately and honestly, with a willingness to make changes and grow. I work with survivors of trauma including physical and sexual trauma, birth trauma, religious trauma, and psychological trauma. I enjoy working with women and their families in pregnancy and postpartum periods of life. I also provide therapy for people who have been given a serious or terminal illness and/or are facing the end of life. I work with people who are grieving, including delayed or denied grief.
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My counseling practice is built on over 25 years in the wellness industry as an educator, yoga, mindfulness and dance instructor, and life and wellness coach.
I counsel from a place of compassion and inclusivity and strive to create an environment in which all feel welcome. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, as well as those who have experienced trauma and complex trauma. I am passionate about holistic mental health, using practices that are both evidenced based and integrative.
My counseling practice is built on over 25 years in the wellness industry as an educator, yoga, mindfulness and dance instructor, and life and wellness coach.
I counsel from a place of compassion and inclusivity and strive to create an environment in which all feel welcome. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, as well as those who have experienced trauma and complex trauma. I am passionate about holistic mental health, using practices that are both evidenced based and integrative.
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I enjoy practicing psychotherapy that is holistic and life-transforming. As an LMFT with depth specialization, I listen to your emotional heart and soul to heal the mind. The issues that you experience as an individual, couple or in relationship with family deserve attention with that kind of dedication. Trained in integral psychology with specialization in complex addiction issues, I'm also honored to have over a decade of apprenticeship with indigenous elders. This experience allows me to carefully blend modern evidenced-based clinical modalities with ancestral healing traditions in my practice.
I enjoy practicing psychotherapy that is holistic and life-transforming. As an LMFT with depth specialization, I listen to your emotional heart and soul to heal the mind. The issues that you experience as an individual, couple or in relationship with family deserve attention with that kind of dedication. Trained in integral psychology with specialization in complex addiction issues, I'm also honored to have over a decade of apprenticeship with indigenous elders. This experience allows me to carefully blend modern evidenced-based clinical modalities with ancestral healing traditions in my practice.
Maria A Connolly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, FP, PCC, CMC
2 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
Are you overwhelmed by life's pressures and seeking a deeper connection with yourself and others? As a somatic therapist, I guide clients through body-centered practices to navigate today's stressful world. Our bodies hold wisdom for emotional healing and expanded consciousness. Together, we'll attune to your body's stories, uncovering core beliefs that shape your experiences and relationships. Through mindful, embodied exploration, we'll transform limiting patterns, integrate mind-body awareness, and cultivate resilience.
Are you overwhelmed by life's pressures and seeking a deeper connection with yourself and others? As a somatic therapist, I guide clients through body-centered practices to navigate today's stressful world. Our bodies hold wisdom for emotional healing and expanded consciousness. Together, we'll attune to your body's stories, uncovering core beliefs that shape your experiences and relationships. Through mindful, embodied exploration, we'll transform limiting patterns, integrate mind-body awareness, and cultivate resilience.
Amirah K David
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
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I love people, and I love my work. I believe we are all in deep need of understanding and feeling our innate worth, separate from what we do or prove to the world. I seek to gently support clients in finding the true source of this worth. I employ an eclectic and integrated approach depending on individual client needs, and seek to support the whole person in a collaborative, compassionate, and relational manner. I specialize in perinatal mental health, faith-based counseling, and women seeking deeper meaning in life and fulfilling creative expression. Please see my website at www.amirahdavid.com.
I love people, and I love my work. I believe we are all in deep need of understanding and feeling our innate worth, separate from what we do or prove to the world. I seek to gently support clients in finding the true source of this worth. I employ an eclectic and integrated approach depending on individual client needs, and seek to support the whole person in a collaborative, compassionate, and relational manner. I specialize in perinatal mental health, faith-based counseling, and women seeking deeper meaning in life and fulfilling creative expression. Please see my website at www.amirahdavid.com.
Tambien tenemos servicios en espanol. Seeking help can be very difficult. We're here to walk alongside you on your personal journey towards your fullest potential with care and compassion. Our mission is to provide a welcoming environment to people from all walks of life where we focus on the mind-body-spirit relationship by using a unique approach for each individual. It's our belief that you're the healer and our job is to shine a light on it.
Tambien tenemos servicios en espanol. Seeking help can be very difficult. We're here to walk alongside you on your personal journey towards your fullest potential with care and compassion. Our mission is to provide a welcoming environment to people from all walks of life where we focus on the mind-body-spirit relationship by using a unique approach for each individual. It's our belief that you're the healer and our job is to shine a light on it.
Authentic connection with self & others is a key element of healing & thriving. Choosing a therapist who best meets your needs can be daunting. Ideally, this person is experienced and competent in your areas of concern, and their therapeutic style & personality make them well suited to match your preferences & comfort level. I offer a free consultation to help you decide if you would like to embark on this journey with me. My perspective is informed by a humanistic, bio-psycho-social worldview & a long practice of mindfulness. Change starts with curiosity that leads to greater awareness, which - in turn - reveals healthier choices.
Authentic connection with self & others is a key element of healing & thriving. Choosing a therapist who best meets your needs can be daunting. Ideally, this person is experienced and competent in your areas of concern, and their therapeutic style & personality make them well suited to match your preferences & comfort level. I offer a free consultation to help you decide if you would like to embark on this journey with me. My perspective is informed by a humanistic, bio-psycho-social worldview & a long practice of mindfulness. Change starts with curiosity that leads to greater awareness, which - in turn - reveals healthier choices.
Are you seeking true transformation? I love meeting individuals who are ready for deeper work & revolutionary growth. Whether you are new to counseling or a long-time therapist, if you are wanting to push beyond the familiar shadow parts and let go of the old stories, then we may be an ideal fit. I work with a wide variety of adult clients and enjoy working with various issues including; Self Realization & Potential, Relationships, Romance, Spirituality, The Self, Self-image, Grief, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, Communication, Sexual Issues, Sexual Orientation, LGBTQ issues, Trans-Gender issues, Faith/Religion, Spirituality, etc.
Are you seeking true transformation? I love meeting individuals who are ready for deeper work & revolutionary growth. Whether you are new to counseling or a long-time therapist, if you are wanting to push beyond the familiar shadow parts and let go of the old stories, then we may be an ideal fit. I work with a wide variety of adult clients and enjoy working with various issues including; Self Realization & Potential, Relationships, Romance, Spirituality, The Self, Self-image, Grief, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, Communication, Sexual Issues, Sexual Orientation, LGBTQ issues, Trans-Gender issues, Faith/Religion, Spirituality, etc.
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As a board certified Dance/ Movement therapist, I like to work in creative ways, allowing people to connect with their bodies and notice where and what they are feeling.
Jenny Cobuzzi treats people as people. A multi-modality trained clinician, Jenny recognizes each client or partnership needs customized treatment. Jenny is passionate about helping people discover unknown origins of challenges and where their power lies in making change. Presence, empathy, high-level skills, life experience, and humor inform the way Jenny works in session. Working with survivors of trauma, people with panic disorder and agoraphobia, and helping people understand why they get stuck in cycles of abusive/conflicted relationships as well as the importance of healthy communication are some of Jenny's passions.
As a board certified Dance/ Movement therapist, I like to work in creative ways, allowing people to connect with their bodies and notice where and what they are feeling.
Jenny Cobuzzi treats people as people. A multi-modality trained clinician, Jenny recognizes each client or partnership needs customized treatment. Jenny is passionate about helping people discover unknown origins of challenges and where their power lies in making change. Presence, empathy, high-level skills, life experience, and humor inform the way Jenny works in session. Working with survivors of trauma, people with panic disorder and agoraphobia, and helping people understand why they get stuck in cycles of abusive/conflicted relationships as well as the importance of healthy communication are some of Jenny's passions.
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.