Dance Movement Therapy in Ascension Parish, LA

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Photo of Michelle Hebert LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor in Ascension Parish, LA
Michelle Hebert LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Kenner, LA 70065
I believe in the importance of building a strong counseling relationship to create an avenue for change. Our initial session together will be focused around exploring and setting goals and seeing if we are the right fit to help you reach those goals. You might be feeling confused or scared about where to turn and how to start. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who doesn't already know you. Someone who won't judge you. That is why I focus on creating a safe space in which you will feel comfortable.
I believe in the importance of building a strong counseling relationship to create an avenue for change. Our initial session together will be focused around exploring and setting goals and seeing if we are the right fit to help you reach those goals. You might be feeling confused or scared about where to turn and how to start. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who doesn't already know you. Someone who won't judge you. That is why I focus on creating a safe space in which you will feel comfortable.
(504) 608-6121 View (504) 608-6121
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CARE Institute Inc.
LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70115
CARE Institute offers various programs including FREE and low-cost teletherapy. Our clinicians approach therapy from a holistic systems perspective to assist clients with learning skills to address life challenges. Clinicians at CARE offer a wide range of expertise to assist clients. Our licensed clinicians are marriage and family therapists (LMFT/PLMFT), professional mental health counselors (LPC/PLPC), and Registered Play Therapists. Our CARE for Y'ALL teletherapy program clinicians are marriage & family therapy graduate students from nationally accredited MFT programs.
CARE Institute offers various programs including FREE and low-cost teletherapy. Our clinicians approach therapy from a holistic systems perspective to assist clients with learning skills to address life challenges. Clinicians at CARE offer a wide range of expertise to assist clients. Our licensed clinicians are marriage and family therapists (LMFT/PLMFT), professional mental health counselors (LPC/PLPC), and Registered Play Therapists. Our CARE for Y'ALL teletherapy program clinicians are marriage & family therapy graduate students from nationally accredited MFT programs.
(504) 384-2178 View (504) 384-2178
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Rachel Bennett
LMSW
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70809  (Online Only)
I work with all types of issues with people of all ages and backgrounds and specialize in working with victims and survivors of Narcissistic Abuse. I work with depression and anxiety issues/mood disorders and focus on finding your unique strengths to help you develop effective coping skills. Please reach out to me if you or a loved one are seeking therapy for mental health issues, and I will help guide you toward healing and wellness.
I work with all types of issues with people of all ages and backgrounds and specialize in working with victims and survivors of Narcissistic Abuse. I work with depression and anxiety issues/mood disorders and focus on finding your unique strengths to help you develop effective coping skills. Please reach out to me if you or a loved one are seeking therapy for mental health issues, and I will help guide you toward healing and wellness.
(225) 269-4822 View (225) 269-4822
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Pathway to Peace Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, MAMFC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Slidell, LA 70461  (Online Only)
I have more than 20 years of experience in providing marriage, family, and individual counseling. I work from a holistic approach that combines theology and psychology. I am persuaded that using this approach in counseling is essential for reaching desired outcomes. My primary goal is to facilitate insight for individuals struggling with various life issues. I have constructed a Self-care program called "We Fit Health & Wellness." I am committed to using a collaborative approach in treatment planning. Clients are encouraged to assist in the development of desired outcomes and goals. Websites: wefithealthwellness.studio & NB-MI.ORG
I have more than 20 years of experience in providing marriage, family, and individual counseling. I work from a holistic approach that combines theology and psychology. I am persuaded that using this approach in counseling is essential for reaching desired outcomes. My primary goal is to facilitate insight for individuals struggling with various life issues. I have constructed a Self-care program called "We Fit Health & Wellness." I am committed to using a collaborative approach in treatment planning. Clients are encouraged to assist in the development of desired outcomes and goals. Websites: wefithealthwellness.studio & NB-MI.ORG
(504) 564-7237 View (504) 564-7237
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Conscious Freedom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Welcome! Thank you for taking time out of your day to focus on your needs. Self-care is the best care and we are here to help you meet your desired goals. Conscious Freedom is a dynamic, diverse, and eclectic group practice. Our team includes clinical therapists and professional counselors working together to help our community. We focus on individuals, couples, & families with an advantage in evidence-based practices focusing on trauma, depression and anxiety. We also provide services with pre-licensed therapists to offer affordable services to
Welcome! Thank you for taking time out of your day to focus on your needs. Self-care is the best care and we are here to help you meet your desired goals. Conscious Freedom is a dynamic, diverse, and eclectic group practice. Our team includes clinical therapists and professional counselors working together to help our community. We focus on individuals, couples, & families with an advantage in evidence-based practices focusing on trauma, depression and anxiety. We also provide services with pre-licensed therapists to offer affordable services to
(972) 333-8173 View (972) 333-8173
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Kristy Dandridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC - S, NCC, LPCT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.
Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.
(225) 330-7203 View (225) 330-7203
Photo of Laketta Lowery, Licensed Professional Counselor in Ascension Parish, LA
Laketta Lowery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70827  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There comes a time in our lives we when we are ready to face our issues. If you are ready to work on those issues, I encourage you to start the process to heal your soul. Soulful Counseling can teach you to do just that. Please check out my website below for a more detailed description of my style of therapy.
There comes a time in our lives we when we are ready to face our issues. If you are ready to work on those issues, I encourage you to start the process to heal your soul. Soulful Counseling can teach you to do just that. Please check out my website below for a more detailed description of my style of therapy.
(225) 535-8996 View (225) 535-8996
Photo of Sam Rink - The Therapy Garden in Ascension Parish, LA
Sam Rink - The Therapy Garden
MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette, LA 70503
Being human can be hard, and heartbreaking, and empowering, and painful, and beautiful. My hope is to make others feel seen and be a guidance of support through their evolving journey of growth. I work in topics of grief/loss, anxiety, radical acceptance, and self-empowerment. Building coping skills to navigate these changes impacts our understanding of their purpose. I incorporate creative interventions, including aspects of nature towards healing to contribute to a holistic approach. Our approach to therapy will be collaborative and nonjudgemental, while offering grace and compassion through the adversity.
Being human can be hard, and heartbreaking, and empowering, and painful, and beautiful. My hope is to make others feel seen and be a guidance of support through their evolving journey of growth. I work in topics of grief/loss, anxiety, radical acceptance, and self-empowerment. Building coping skills to navigate these changes impacts our understanding of their purpose. I incorporate creative interventions, including aspects of nature towards healing to contribute to a holistic approach. Our approach to therapy will be collaborative and nonjudgemental, while offering grace and compassion through the adversity.
(337) 201-9320 View (337) 201-9320
Photo of Nia M Morris-Woods, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Ascension Parish, LA
Nia M Morris-Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.
Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.
(504) 800-8381 View (504) 800-8381
Photo of Anjali Healing Arts, LLC in Ascension Parish, LA
Anjali Healing Arts, LLC
MA, MHP, RYT-500
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70116
How you see yourself might be deeply influenced by the emotional distress, negative thought patterns, or destructive and addictive behaviors you struggle with. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, I believe these conditions cover up, rather than define, who you truly are. My unique approach to holistic health and wellness encourages a balanced integration of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. I'd like to support you in creating optimal conditions for the safe, mindful, and deep exploration of your innate capacity for self-healing and radical transformation.
How you see yourself might be deeply influenced by the emotional distress, negative thought patterns, or destructive and addictive behaviors you struggle with. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, I believe these conditions cover up, rather than define, who you truly are. My unique approach to holistic health and wellness encourages a balanced integration of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. I'd like to support you in creating optimal conditions for the safe, mindful, and deep exploration of your innate capacity for self-healing and radical transformation.
(504) 882-9581 View (504) 882-9581

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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.