Dance Movement Therapy in Holladay, UT

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NeuroImaginal Institute Dr. Shannon Simonelli
Art Therapist, PhD, ATR
Holladay, UT 84117
Talking together is one way to hear your stories, I am also extensively trained in Authentic Movement and mindful movement practices as a way to bypass cognitive mind and deepen the work.
In this Imaginal, Creative Arts Therapy container we work from a somatic, attachment orientation to identify the unconscious patterns and sticking places in your psychology. Many of my clients come feeling lost or adrift, without momentum or clarity, numb or overwhelmed and scattered, dealing with grief, loss, life change or at a loss about how to feel better in their life, work or relationships. Your deeply personal images and stories are encouraged to arise here so we can more deeply understand what has happened in your life, body and inner images, and hold this with care and respect, building a growing sense of safety.
Talking together is one way to hear your stories, I am also extensively trained in Authentic Movement and mindful movement practices as a way to bypass cognitive mind and deepen the work.
In this Imaginal, Creative Arts Therapy container we work from a somatic, attachment orientation to identify the unconscious patterns and sticking places in your psychology. Many of my clients come feeling lost or adrift, without momentum or clarity, numb or overwhelmed and scattered, dealing with grief, loss, life change or at a loss about how to feel better in their life, work or relationships. Your deeply personal images and stories are encouraged to arise here so we can more deeply understand what has happened in your life, body and inner images, and hold this with care and respect, building a growing sense of safety.
(801) 980-9365 View (801) 980-9365
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Natalie Lanham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Serves Area
We are taking new clients at our office. We have a great staff of Therapists we can get you scheduled with. We believe that therapy is a journey to build a better you. Whether that is moving through trauma, exploring and conquering anxiety, learning sports psychology tactics, raising your child (and dealing with the wonderful adolescent drama), fighting addiction, or strengthening your marriage, we're in this together. If you enter my therapy office, you are here to grow. While therapy is a process, it does not have to be a long, drawn out, difficult and treacherous.
We are taking new clients at our office. We have a great staff of Therapists we can get you scheduled with. We believe that therapy is a journey to build a better you. Whether that is moving through trauma, exploring and conquering anxiety, learning sports psychology tactics, raising your child (and dealing with the wonderful adolescent drama), fighting addiction, or strengthening your marriage, we're in this together. If you enter my therapy office, you are here to grow. While therapy is a process, it does not have to be a long, drawn out, difficult and treacherous.
(385) 284-0225 View (385) 284-0225
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Cottonwood Movement Therapy
Counselor, MA, CMHC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Being a Ski Instructor at Alta and teaching Yoga, I believe in movement to heal the bodymind and move forward in thought and deed.
Ready for a transformative therapy experience? Through walking and talking in nature or experiential encounters in an office, you will find a deeper, more positive connection to your Self. Collaboratively, you’ll heal trauma, anxiety, grief, and dissatisfaction. You’ll recognize patterns and create strategies for change. I also offer half and full-day intensives for faster change. Ask me for more information.
Being a Ski Instructor at Alta and teaching Yoga, I believe in movement to heal the bodymind and move forward in thought and deed.
Ready for a transformative therapy experience? Through walking and talking in nature or experiential encounters in an office, you will find a deeper, more positive connection to your Self. Collaboratively, you’ll heal trauma, anxiety, grief, and dissatisfaction. You’ll recognize patterns and create strategies for change. I also offer half and full-day intensives for faster change. Ask me for more information.
(385) 438-8023 View (385) 438-8023

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Sara Schmidt
Counselor, ACMHC
Sandy, UT 84070
I am an associate mental health counselor who is a board-certified dance movement therapist.
If you are looking into therapy, showing up can be the hardest part. I am looking forward to meeting you as you are. If you are seeking a space where you don't have to explain yourself, be strong, be what others expect you to be, or are looking to be seen and heard, then this is the place for you. Processing life experiences is expressly unique for every individual, and I am looking forward to walking with you and cheering you on through whatever life has thrown your way. I am here to support as you. Together we can discover what therapy looks like for you. My approach is warm, welcoming, and collaborative.
I am an associate mental health counselor who is a board-certified dance movement therapist.
If you are looking into therapy, showing up can be the hardest part. I am looking forward to meeting you as you are. If you are seeking a space where you don't have to explain yourself, be strong, be what others expect you to be, or are looking to be seen and heard, then this is the place for you. Processing life experiences is expressly unique for every individual, and I am looking forward to walking with you and cheering you on through whatever life has thrown your way. I am here to support as you. Together we can discover what therapy looks like for you. My approach is warm, welcoming, and collaborative.
(385) 558-3660 View (385) 558-3660
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Kara Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I am a licensed LPC and LMFT in Oregon with over 9 years of professional counseling experience. I am also an expressive arts therapist and dedicated to supporting individuals like you in achieving balance and well-being in your life.
I am a licensed LPC and LMFT in Oregon with over 9 years of professional counseling experience. I am also an expressive arts therapist and dedicated to supporting individuals like you in achieving balance and well-being in your life.
(385) 308-5114 View (385) 308-5114
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Kalli Kronmiller
Counselor, CMHC, MA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach is integrative, relational, and rooted in trauma-informed care. I combine Somatic Therapy/​Somatic Experiencing (SE), EMDR, Attachment-Based Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS/Parts Work) to support healing and integration. Many clients come to me with strong insight but find that patterns still live in their body, nervous system, or internal parts. In our work, we gently slow things down and create safety to process what hasn’t yet been integrated. We explore your experiences through both awareness and embodied processing, working through trauma in a way that leads to meaningful change.
My approach is integrative, relational, and rooted in trauma-informed care. I combine Somatic Therapy/​Somatic Experiencing (SE), EMDR, Attachment-Based Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS/Parts Work) to support healing and integration. Many clients come to me with strong insight but find that patterns still live in their body, nervous system, or internal parts. In our work, we gently slow things down and create safety to process what hasn’t yet been integrated. We explore your experiences through both awareness and embodied processing, working through trauma in a way that leads to meaningful change.
(801) 784-2138 x244 View (801) 784-2138 x244
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Park City Therapy
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Park City, UT 84098
I work with adults and adolescents with most issues and specialize in substance use and mind body connection/ movement.
I live and work in Park City with my family and understand this community and many of the specific struggles related to high performance athletes to high pressure jobs and many struggles that lie in between.
I work with adults and adolescents with most issues and specialize in substance use and mind body connection/ movement.
I live and work in Park City with my family and understand this community and many of the specific struggles related to high performance athletes to high pressure jobs and many struggles that lie in between.
(435) 228-7774 View (435) 228-7774
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Camille Hawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Bluffdale, UT 84065
In addition to a traditional therapy model with a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, I also engage in therapy intensives with clients to get to the core of their issues amd truly heal with experiential evidence-based modalities such as art therapy, movement therapy, nature therapy, and more.
Clients can say hi to our sweet farm animals while at their appointment. I am also a leading perinatal & reproductive mental health therapist with specific specialties in infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, birth trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adoption, and third-party reproduction. This population represents about half of my practice.
In addition to a traditional therapy model with a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, I also engage in therapy intensives with clients to get to the core of their issues amd truly heal with experiential evidence-based modalities such as art therapy, movement therapy, nature therapy, and more.
Clients can say hi to our sweet farm animals while at their appointment. I am also a leading perinatal & reproductive mental health therapist with specific specialties in infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, birth trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adoption, and third-party reproduction. This population represents about half of my practice.
(385) 245-2707 View (385) 245-2707
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Andrea Tiffany
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CMHC
1 Endorsed
West Valley City, UT 84120
As an evidence based practitioner, I enjoy helping people discover their strengths and overcome barriers. Everyone has experienced pain and fear and sometimes it is unclear why you are struggling. If the things that have helped in the past are no longer working, it may be time seek additional support. I would love to participate in your journey to healing. Together we can create a peace of mind to overcome barriers that have prevented your overall wellness.
As an evidence based practitioner, I enjoy helping people discover their strengths and overcome barriers. Everyone has experienced pain and fear and sometimes it is unclear why you are struggling. If the things that have helped in the past are no longer working, it may be time seek additional support. I would love to participate in your journey to healing. Together we can create a peace of mind to overcome barriers that have prevented your overall wellness.
(385) 342-5706 View (385) 342-5706
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Natasha Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC, R-DMT
3 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058
I enjoy integrating CBT, DBT, mindfulness and movement in my approach.
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn? I offer a warm, affirming space for teens, adults, couples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. My practice focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem concerns, spiritual or religious questions, women’s issues, school stress, and body image. I understand how these challenges can overlap and work to ensure every client feels heard and supported at every stage of life.
I enjoy integrating CBT, DBT, mindfulness and movement in my approach.
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn? I offer a warm, affirming space for teens, adults, couples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. My practice focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem concerns, spiritual or religious questions, women’s issues, school stress, and body image. I understand how these challenges can overlap and work to ensure every client feels heard and supported at every stage of life.
(435) 252-9847 View (435) 252-9847
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Maddie Gray
Counselor, ACMHC, R-DMT
1 Endorsed
Taylorsville, UT 84123
Clients I work with may be carrying anxiety, trauma, or grief and are ready to explore new ways of being beyond talk therapy, through movement, creativity, and connection with nature.
They long to feel grounded, expressive, and attuned to their body’s wisdom, and are drawn to experiential approaches that honor both their inner rhythms and the natural world. Their goals often include finding regulation, authenticity, and a deeper sense of belonging, to themselves, their relationships, and the earth.
Clients I work with may be carrying anxiety, trauma, or grief and are ready to explore new ways of being beyond talk therapy, through movement, creativity, and connection with nature.
They long to feel grounded, expressive, and attuned to their body’s wisdom, and are drawn to experiential approaches that honor both their inner rhythms and the natural world. Their goals often include finding regulation, authenticity, and a deeper sense of belonging, to themselves, their relationships, and the earth.
(385) 360-2704 View (385) 360-2704
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Shannee Davidson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP-II, CSTFP, CGP
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84094
You may look like you’re holding it all together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change. If trauma, grief, or self-worth wounds are keeping you in cycles of anxiety, shutdown, or self-doubt, you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore.
You may look like you’re holding it all together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change. If trauma, grief, or self-worth wounds are keeping you in cycles of anxiety, shutdown, or self-doubt, you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore.
(801) 893-7849 View (801) 893-7849
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Cari Seay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Murray, UT 84107
I approach therapy in a very real, conversational, and human way. I am not the therapist aggressively taking notes while you talk or making therapy feel overly clinical. I believe people grow best in spaces where they feel comfortable being themselves while still being challenged in meaningful ways. Peer support played a huge role in my work history and is something I still carry near and dear to my heart, though I now utilize it with stronger clinical boundaries as a therapist. My approach focuses on authenticity, connection, insight, and helping people create lasting change that actually feels realistic and sustainable.
I approach therapy in a very real, conversational, and human way. I am not the therapist aggressively taking notes while you talk or making therapy feel overly clinical. I believe people grow best in spaces where they feel comfortable being themselves while still being challenged in meaningful ways. Peer support played a huge role in my work history and is something I still carry near and dear to my heart, though I now utilize it with stronger clinical boundaries as a therapist. My approach focuses on authenticity, connection, insight, and helping people create lasting change that actually feels realistic and sustainable.
(385) 336-3081 View (385) 336-3081
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Shruti Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling stressed, anxious, tired or lonely? Having low motivation? Struggling to understand your emotions, to communicate your needs, or unsure where to start? You're not alone. If you're dealing with the weight of past trauma, current life stressors, or just feeling overwhelmed, taking the first step towards healing is the hardest part—but you don’t have to go through this alone. Let's work together to understand your feelings, find clarity, and harness your strengths to create a path toward healing and a more balanced self.
Feeling stressed, anxious, tired or lonely? Having low motivation? Struggling to understand your emotions, to communicate your needs, or unsure where to start? You're not alone. If you're dealing with the weight of past trauma, current life stressors, or just feeling overwhelmed, taking the first step towards healing is the hardest part—but you don’t have to go through this alone. Let's work together to understand your feelings, find clarity, and harness your strengths to create a path toward healing and a more balanced self.
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Caroline Alyce Kellough
Counselor, CMHC
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
I have a background in wilderness therapy and experiential treatment and love to introduce creative, alternative modes of expression to my clients, including yoga movement, narrative, and outdoor based therapies (walk and talk).
My work is influenced by many trauma-informed practices including attachment theory, object relations, EMDR (trained), family systems, and internal family systems. I was trained in trauma-informed yoga and find that, when we address and connect to how our bodies react to the stressors of our lives, we can begin to build new and lasting foundations.
I have a background in wilderness therapy and experiential treatment and love to introduce creative, alternative modes of expression to my clients, including yoga movement, narrative, and outdoor based therapies (walk and talk).
My work is influenced by many trauma-informed practices including attachment theory, object relations, EMDR (trained), family systems, and internal family systems. I was trained in trauma-informed yoga and find that, when we address and connect to how our bodies react to the stressors of our lives, we can begin to build new and lasting foundations.
(435) 562-9024 View (435) 562-9024
Photo of Abigail Camille Anderson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Abigail Camille Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.
Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.
(385) 492-6220 View (385) 492-6220
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BeeWell Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, CSW, LCSW, APRN
4 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
As effective and compassionate psychotherapists and providers, we empower our clients to live a full, rich life, based on what is most important to them. Our therapy style is warm, supportive, genuine and direct. Our practice is built on a respectful and non-judgmental approach which honors each individual's intuitive ability to heal. ...Very confidential office setting... Visit our website now to set up an appointment online! We have the lowest self-pay rates in town. CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
As effective and compassionate psychotherapists and providers, we empower our clients to live a full, rich life, based on what is most important to them. Our therapy style is warm, supportive, genuine and direct. Our practice is built on a respectful and non-judgmental approach which honors each individual's intuitive ability to heal. ...Very confidential office setting... Visit our website now to set up an appointment online! We have the lowest self-pay rates in town. CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
(385) 287-0555 View (385) 287-0555
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Jodie Lybarger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, MSW
2 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
I help participants bridge the gap between mind and body using movement and experiential based methods.
Do you feel stuck in your head? Overthinking, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Maybe you’ve tried talking things through, but something still isn’t shifting. In our work together, we won’t just talk about what’s hard, we’ll slow down and gently explore what’s happening in your body, your emotions, and your inner world, in real time. I help adults—primarily women and LGBTQIA+ folks—move beyond just talking about their struggles and into actually experiencing change. Together, we will help you find more balance, confidence, and clarity.
I help participants bridge the gap between mind and body using movement and experiential based methods.
Do you feel stuck in your head? Overthinking, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Maybe you’ve tried talking things through, but something still isn’t shifting. In our work together, we won’t just talk about what’s hard, we’ll slow down and gently explore what’s happening in your body, your emotions, and your inner world, in real time. I help adults—primarily women and LGBTQIA+ folks—move beyond just talking about their struggles and into actually experiencing change. Together, we will help you find more balance, confidence, and clarity.
(385) 438-6755 View (385) 438-6755
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Eileen Rojas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Hi, I'm Eileen, I'm a bi-cultural/bilingual therapist & dance artist based in SLC, UT.
Therapy can be a positive part of a journey for anyone seeking change & growth in their lives. My aim is to support people in finding their own path to healing. Creating an open, safe, & non-judgemental space is key. My hope is to guide individuals as they explore & discover newer and deeper ways of connecting with themselves and those around them.
Hi, I'm Eileen, I'm a bi-cultural/bilingual therapist & dance artist based in SLC, UT.
Therapy can be a positive part of a journey for anyone seeking change & growth in their lives. My aim is to support people in finding their own path to healing. Creating an open, safe, & non-judgemental space is key. My hope is to guide individuals as they explore & discover newer and deeper ways of connecting with themselves and those around them.
(801) 663-7610 View (801) 663-7610
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Camille Kennard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHWC
7 Endorsed
Tooele, UT 84074
Are you feeling fear, stress, and overwhelm? Do you have a have a difficult time getting caught in anxious or depressive thought patterns? Do you want to change your experience and feel some relief? Learning mindfulness skills can help you slow down, observe the world, and reduce worry to feel more balance, calm, and focused. I use powerful questions, positive psychology, mindfulness meditation, and a strengths perspective to assist you to improve your well-being for good. Together we will create an individualized plan to help you change your thoughts and feel empowered to create the life you want.
Are you feeling fear, stress, and overwhelm? Do you have a have a difficult time getting caught in anxious or depressive thought patterns? Do you want to change your experience and feel some relief? Learning mindfulness skills can help you slow down, observe the world, and reduce worry to feel more balance, calm, and focused. I use powerful questions, positive psychology, mindfulness meditation, and a strengths perspective to assist you to improve your well-being for good. Together we will create an individualized plan to help you change your thoughts and feel empowered to create the life you want.
(385) 722-5112 View (385) 722-5112

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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.