Dance Movement Therapy in Houston, TX
Have you been struggling with anxious thoughts and self-doubt? I help people who are managing anxiety and life transitions develop the tools they need to build their self-esteem.
Have you been struggling with anxious thoughts and self-doubt? I help people who are managing anxiety and life transitions develop the tools they need to build their self-esteem.
I believe in every human's capacity for healing and growth. I work from a holistic (body-mind-spirit) framework focused on helping you drop unnecessary baggage and enhancing your awareness of present-moment needs. This allows you to respond to your environment in creative, resilience-informed ways, and to embrace your highest potential. Together, we unravel your innate emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wisdom, so you may live consciously and fully, without being bound by the past. I specialize in relationship concerns, mood and anxiety disturbances, grief, and trauma, including trauma related to unresolved childhood issues and damaging relationships.
I believe in every human's capacity for healing and growth. I work from a holistic (body-mind-spirit) framework focused on helping you drop unnecessary baggage and enhancing your awareness of present-moment needs. This allows you to respond to your environment in creative, resilience-informed ways, and to embrace your highest potential. Together, we unravel your innate emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wisdom, so you may live consciously and fully, without being bound by the past. I specialize in relationship concerns, mood and anxiety disturbances, grief, and trauma, including trauma related to unresolved childhood issues and damaging relationships.
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
J. Flowers Health Institute delivers unparalleled concierge integrative medical and mental health services to executives, high-profile individuals, young adults, adolescents, and those with complex conditions. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program uncovers the true source of any health issue and illuminates the most effective path to optimal wellness. The timeliness of our reports and diagnostic impressions allows the next appropriate level of care to begin promptly with a broad and deep understanding of the individual’s health and wellness.
J. Flowers Health Institute delivers unparalleled concierge integrative medical and mental health services to executives, high-profile individuals, young adults, adolescents, and those with complex conditions. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program uncovers the true source of any health issue and illuminates the most effective path to optimal wellness. The timeliness of our reports and diagnostic impressions allows the next appropriate level of care to begin promptly with a broad and deep understanding of the individual’s health and wellness.
**Accepting New Clients at Present** Partnership, Empathy, and Support are immediate offerings provided to my clients. I have over 10 years experience as a mental health practitioner. I am passionate about geriatric mental health. Are you struggling with aging, grief, woman issues or platonic/romantic/familial relationship issues? My modalities are holistic, eclectic when needed, and evidenced based, curated for the specifically for every client. My sessions facilitate space to challenge false narratives , improve your self awareness, community, and quality of life.
**Accepting New Clients at Present** Partnership, Empathy, and Support are immediate offerings provided to my clients. I have over 10 years experience as a mental health practitioner. I am passionate about geriatric mental health. Are you struggling with aging, grief, woman issues or platonic/romantic/familial relationship issues? My modalities are holistic, eclectic when needed, and evidenced based, curated for the specifically for every client. My sessions facilitate space to challenge false narratives , improve your self awareness, community, and quality of life.
As women, many of my clients are navigating multiple roles and expectations while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. They often come to therapy seeking support for anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions, as well as the impact of childhood trauma or difficult relational experiences. Some may feel disconnected from themselves, struggle with self-worth, boundaries, or people-pleasing patterns, or notice that past experiences continue to affect how they show up in their daily lives.
As women, many of my clients are navigating multiple roles and expectations while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. They often come to therapy seeking support for anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions, as well as the impact of childhood trauma or difficult relational experiences. Some may feel disconnected from themselves, struggle with self-worth, boundaries, or people-pleasing patterns, or notice that past experiences continue to affect how they show up in their daily lives.
The Flourishing Way is a team of experienced therapists serving Houston, The Woodlands, and surrounding communities. We work with individuals, couples, families, and teens who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and want meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, or trauma, we offer practical tools and depth-oriented therapy to help you understand patterns, strengthen connection, and create lasting growth from the inside out.
The Flourishing Way is a team of experienced therapists serving Houston, The Woodlands, and surrounding communities. We work with individuals, couples, families, and teens who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and want meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, or trauma, we offer practical tools and depth-oriented therapy to help you understand patterns, strengthen connection, and create lasting growth from the inside out.
We can create a D&D character who represents your inner critic or use visual art, movement, music, writing, or role-play in our work.
Currently accepting new clients (updated 7/7/26). I am a queer, non-binary, trans therapist and expressive arts therapist. I specialize in working with transgender and non-binary folks, and with people navigating relationships, building confidence, or wanting to engage in the arts as part of therapy. Maybe you’ve made strides on your healing journey but you notice old triggers showing up, or you see how past trauma is affecting you and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a transition or exploring a new identity, together we can create a space where you can step into your authentic self with more confidence and ease.
We can create a D&D character who represents your inner critic or use visual art, movement, music, writing, or role-play in our work.
Currently accepting new clients (updated 7/7/26). I am a queer, non-binary, trans therapist and expressive arts therapist. I specialize in working with transgender and non-binary folks, and with people navigating relationships, building confidence, or wanting to engage in the arts as part of therapy. Maybe you’ve made strides on your healing journey but you notice old triggers showing up, or you see how past trauma is affecting you and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a transition or exploring a new identity, together we can create a space where you can step into your authentic self with more confidence and ease.
Carolina 'cuquis'
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR, IFS, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to empower my clients to be their own self-advocate, take ownership of their voice, their story, and " dance in the rain" in the face of adversity.
Struggling with life changes, identity loss, or self-esteem? Overwhelmed by anxiety, negative, and intrusive thoughts? Want to fully embrace yourself and life without regrets? As an EMDR and IFS trained therapist, a creative, and an advocate, I specialize in helping a wide demographic range—from young adults, to seniors, and including those with disabilities.
My goal is to empower my clients to be their own self-advocate, take ownership of their voice, their story, and " dance in the rain" in the face of adversity.
Struggling with life changes, identity loss, or self-esteem? Overwhelmed by anxiety, negative, and intrusive thoughts? Want to fully embrace yourself and life without regrets? As an EMDR and IFS trained therapist, a creative, and an advocate, I specialize in helping a wide demographic range—from young adults, to seniors, and including those with disabilities.
I’m also a Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist, which means that I pay attention to the whole person- mind/body/spirit.
I am playful and down to earth, while being seriously invested in your process with you. What sets me apart is that I incorporate movement, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation into the therapy. Patients report feeling lighter, having less emotional reactivity, an ability to communicate boundaries, and increased self-esteem.
I’m also a Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist, which means that I pay attention to the whole person- mind/body/spirit.
I am playful and down to earth, while being seriously invested in your process with you. What sets me apart is that I incorporate movement, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation into the therapy. Patients report feeling lighter, having less emotional reactivity, an ability to communicate boundaries, and increased self-esteem.
Have you become so focused on surviving that you've lost sight of who you are beneath the stress, responsibilities, or pain? I work with adults, adolescents, and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, burnout, and transitions. Many of my clients appear capable on the outside while privately struggling with overwhelm, grief, shame, or self-doubt. I believe people make sense in the context of what they've lived through. Healing begins with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we'll build on your strengths and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and meaningful.
Have you become so focused on surviving that you've lost sight of who you are beneath the stress, responsibilities, or pain? I work with adults, adolescents, and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, burnout, and transitions. Many of my clients appear capable on the outside while privately struggling with overwhelm, grief, shame, or self-doubt. I believe people make sense in the context of what they've lived through. Healing begins with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we'll build on your strengths and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and meaningful.
Krisztina Petho-Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CIMHP, ICCP
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
Now accepting new clients! My primary therapeutic goal is to approach each individual in a unique way. While helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and achieve personal growth and positive change, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients in coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, stress, relationship difficulties, divorce, parenting, grief and loss, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, addictions, bipolar disorders, and more. I see pre-teens, adolescents, families, and adults struggling with behavioral, emotional, or relational issues.
Now accepting new clients! My primary therapeutic goal is to approach each individual in a unique way. While helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and achieve personal growth and positive change, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients in coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, stress, relationship difficulties, divorce, parenting, grief and loss, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, addictions, bipolar disorders, and more. I see pre-teens, adolescents, families, and adults struggling with behavioral, emotional, or relational issues.
Who am I? What do I want? And how do I move forward from here?
These are the questions that bring many people to therapy—and the questions I’m passionate about exploring.
I’m Ron Saenz, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston. My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens through both insight and embodied experience. I draw from neuroscience, somatic awareness, and the wisdom of practices like meditation, yoga, martial arts, and flow states to help clients reconnect with themselves in deeper, more meaningful ways.
Who am I? What do I want? And how do I move forward from here?
These are the questions that bring many people to therapy—and the questions I’m passionate about exploring.
I’m Ron Saenz, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston. My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens through both insight and embodied experience. I draw from neuroscience, somatic awareness, and the wisdom of practices like meditation, yoga, martial arts, and flow states to help clients reconnect with themselves in deeper, more meaningful ways.
I work with women and young adults across Texas who are struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, or hormonal and reproductive health challenges. Many feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed with food or stress, and stuck in patterns that are hard to break. You may feel like you’re trying your best but still can’t feel grounded or in control. I provide a supportive space to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward a more stable, balanced way of living.
I work with women and young adults across Texas who are struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, or hormonal and reproductive health challenges. Many feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed with food or stress, and stuck in patterns that are hard to break. You may feel like you’re trying your best but still can’t feel grounded or in control. I provide a supportive space to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward a more stable, balanced way of living.
My ideal clients are high-functioning professionals, entrepreneurs, and helping professionals who appear to have it together but feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change. They may be navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, overthinking, or difficulty setting boundaries. At Alternative Healing, we help you understand what’s beneath the pattern, regulate your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and turn insight into practical, lasting change so healing becomes something you can actually live.
My ideal clients are high-functioning professionals, entrepreneurs, and helping professionals who appear to have it together but feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change. They may be navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, overthinking, or difficulty setting boundaries. At Alternative Healing, we help you understand what’s beneath the pattern, regulate your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and turn insight into practical, lasting change so healing becomes something you can actually live.
As a Black male therapist, I blend therapy, movement, mindfulness, and spiritual insight to create personalized paths for growth, resilience, and emotional healing.
Hi, my name is Dr. J. Duncan — I’m a licensed clinical social worker and martial artist passionate about guiding people toward clarity, strength, and purpose. If you’ve been looking for a well-versed and passionate professional to help align your gifts, thoughts, and character with your life’s purpose, you’re in the right place.
As a Black male therapist, I blend therapy, movement, mindfulness, and spiritual insight to create personalized paths for growth, resilience, and emotional healing.
Hi, my name is Dr. J. Duncan — I’m a licensed clinical social worker and martial artist passionate about guiding people toward clarity, strength, and purpose. If you’ve been looking for a well-versed and passionate professional to help align your gifts, thoughts, and character with your life’s purpose, you’re in the right place.
To book a session click on my website. Empathy First is committed to helping people from all walks of life. No matter your personal, spiritual, or social beliefs, or whether your values are traditional or non-conforming; regardless of gender, race, sexuality or economic background, We strive for all to receive the best treatment.
To book a session click on my website. Empathy First is committed to helping people from all walks of life. No matter your personal, spiritual, or social beliefs, or whether your values are traditional or non-conforming; regardless of gender, race, sexuality or economic background, We strive for all to receive the best treatment.
I think I might have autism..or maybe ADHD? I'm really struggling in relationships, at work, or at school. I'm putting in so much effort, but it's really hard and I'm exhausted. Sound familiar? No more suffering in silence. Maybe you’re holding it all together on the surface but feeling overwhelmed underneath. You think your problems aren’t big enough to seek therapy, yet you wish things were just a bit easier. We’d love to help you. We offer psychological testing and individual therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults trying to navigate the stressors of life and coming up against struggles. Get answers, get relief
I think I might have autism..or maybe ADHD? I'm really struggling in relationships, at work, or at school. I'm putting in so much effort, but it's really hard and I'm exhausted. Sound familiar? No more suffering in silence. Maybe you’re holding it all together on the surface but feeling overwhelmed underneath. You think your problems aren’t big enough to seek therapy, yet you wish things were just a bit easier. We’d love to help you. We offer psychological testing and individual therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults trying to navigate the stressors of life and coming up against struggles. Get answers, get relief
When seeking care, nothing is scarier to transgender and non binary folx than winding up with a provider who is poorly informed about the issues that face our community. From understanding discrimination and harassment and the various intersectionalities of our personhood to the process of transitioning and navigating this process, having a mental health provider who is affirming and competent makes a huge difference, whether your current mental health concerns are or aren't related to your gender.
When seeking care, nothing is scarier to transgender and non binary folx than winding up with a provider who is poorly informed about the issues that face our community. From understanding discrimination and harassment and the various intersectionalities of our personhood to the process of transitioning and navigating this process, having a mental health provider who is affirming and competent makes a huge difference, whether your current mental health concerns are or aren't related to your gender.
Clearfork Academy | Teen Girls Residential Campus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CEO
Serves Area
At Clearfork Academy, we’re passionate about helping teens overcome addiction and build a brighter future. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents, combining evidence-based and faith-based therapies in a supportive and caring environment. We focus on nurturing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—while providing teens with the tools and skills they need to achieve lasting recovery and thrive in life.
At Clearfork Academy, we’re passionate about helping teens overcome addiction and build a brighter future. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents, combining evidence-based and faith-based therapies in a supportive and caring environment. We focus on nurturing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—while providing teens with the tools and skills they need to achieve lasting recovery and thrive in life.
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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.
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.