Dance Movement Therapy in Salt Lake City, UT
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.
I support adults struggling with depression, anxiety, perfectionism, negative body-image / low self-esteem, and OCD while utilizing a variety of clinical approaches that are tailored to your specific needs. I also support individuals struggling within relationships and navigating feelings of loneliness.
I support adults struggling with depression, anxiety, perfectionism, negative body-image / low self-esteem, and OCD while utilizing a variety of clinical approaches that are tailored to your specific needs. I also support individuals struggling within relationships and navigating feelings of loneliness.
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.
Tired of scrolling through seemingly endless profiles? Reach out for a FREE consult. Are you feeling stuck, lonely, unmotivated, anxious, sad, or just tired of feeling MEH? Have you tried therapy before but it felt directionless or maybe you're a mental health professional yourself and want scientifically grounded tools for lasting change? I specialize in helping people during moments of existential crisis, sometimes called a life-transition. What does that really mean? I am here to help you find a new sense of meaning. I'm an expert in Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framed by Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Tired of scrolling through seemingly endless profiles? Reach out for a FREE consult. Are you feeling stuck, lonely, unmotivated, anxious, sad, or just tired of feeling MEH? Have you tried therapy before but it felt directionless or maybe you're a mental health professional yourself and want scientifically grounded tools for lasting change? I specialize in helping people during moments of existential crisis, sometimes called a life-transition. What does that really mean? I am here to help you find a new sense of meaning. I'm an expert in Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framed by Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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.
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.
Together, we integrate movement, breath, and therapeutic insight to restore ease, resilience, and a more profound sense of wholeness.
I incorporate a variety of modalities, including DBT, IFS, ACT, Somatic Experiencing (SE), movement-based expressive therapies, and elements of breathwork, the fascial system, and the pelvic floor. I enjoy working with children as well as women and older adults who are facing trauma, grief, burnout, chronic pain, or neurological conditions.
Together, we integrate movement, breath, and therapeutic insight to restore ease, resilience, and a more profound sense of wholeness.
I incorporate a variety of modalities, including DBT, IFS, ACT, Somatic Experiencing (SE), movement-based expressive therapies, and elements of breathwork, the fascial system, and the pelvic floor. I enjoy working with children as well as women and older adults who are facing trauma, grief, burnout, chronic pain, or neurological conditions.
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.
If you find yourself stuck in the same unbreakable loop, perhaps you need new tools and unconditional support to change. Each client needs a different approach, but all clients need a confidential and judgment free zone if they are going to make real progress. I know that with trained guidance and support, you are capable of navigating any life challenge. Addiction? I will meet you where you are at and develop one on one plan back to health. I also work with non-neurotypical (ADHD, Bi-polarity, Learning Disordered) clients and enjoy helping all humans navigate faith and life transition. (LGBTQIA+ Clients)
If you find yourself stuck in the same unbreakable loop, perhaps you need new tools and unconditional support to change. Each client needs a different approach, but all clients need a confidential and judgment free zone if they are going to make real progress. I know that with trained guidance and support, you are capable of navigating any life challenge. Addiction? I will meet you where you are at and develop one on one plan back to health. I also work with non-neurotypical (ADHD, Bi-polarity, Learning Disordered) clients and enjoy helping all humans navigate faith and life transition. (LGBTQIA+ Clients)
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.
Accepting new clients for in-person/Virtual sessions... to provide in-person sessions for ages 4+ in Draper, Utah, and virtual appointments for ages 14+ everywhere else in Utah & Missouri. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. I have experience working as a school-based therapist, in an at-risk youth center, a decade of experience in the treatment of addiction, with children and adults with disabilities, with Veterans and Active Military personnel, including a year in Iraq doing therapy for deployed soldiers. I am a 100% ally for the LGBTQIA+ community and welcome everybody, exactly the way you are.
Accepting new clients for in-person/Virtual sessions... to provide in-person sessions for ages 4+ in Draper, Utah, and virtual appointments for ages 14+ everywhere else in Utah & Missouri. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. I have experience working as a school-based therapist, in an at-risk youth center, a decade of experience in the treatment of addiction, with children and adults with disabilities, with Veterans and Active Military personnel, including a year in Iraq doing therapy for deployed soldiers. I am a 100% ally for the LGBTQIA+ community and welcome everybody, exactly the way you are.
I offer therapy and experiential movement sessions in-person or online via secure video.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to navigate what you’ve been through and what comes next. At Meeting It All, I offer a supportive space to build self-trust and agency as you face life’s challenges, losses, and transitions. This work unfolds gradually and with care, helping you understand yourself and the patterns shaped by your experiences. Together, we slow down, make sense of your inner world, and move forward with greater clarity and compassion at a pace that feels grounded and supportive.
I offer therapy and experiential movement sessions in-person or online via secure video.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to navigate what you’ve been through and what comes next. At Meeting It All, I offer a supportive space to build self-trust and agency as you face life’s challenges, losses, and transitions. This work unfolds gradually and with care, helping you understand yourself and the patterns shaped by your experiences. Together, we slow down, make sense of your inner world, and move forward with greater clarity and compassion at a pace that feels grounded and supportive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Traditional counseling is offered along with unconventional methods such as: a walk, hike, dance/ movement, cooking, creating, music, on the mountain, at your home, the rec center, library, fireside at the campground, etc.
Services are provided for individuals 17 years and older.
Traditional counseling is offered along with unconventional methods such as: a walk, hike, dance/ movement, cooking, creating, music, on the mountain, at your home, the rec center, library, fireside at the campground, etc.
Services are provided for individuals 17 years and older.
I integrate sensorimotor Psychotherapy EMDR (Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness and movement.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly “on,” even when you’re doing everything right? On the outside, you may look capable and put-together, but inside, you feel exhausted, tense, or can’t fully relax.
I work with high-functioning adults, often professionals, caregivers, and immigrants, who carry a lot for others while struggling to slow down, feel safe, or care for themselves. I also offer therapy in Farsi and understand the unique pressures of collectivist cultures.
I provide treatment both in UT and CA (CA's insurances are only Optum, United, and WHA or Magellan.)
I integrate sensorimotor Psychotherapy EMDR (Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness and movement.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly “on,” even when you’re doing everything right? On the outside, you may look capable and put-together, but inside, you feel exhausted, tense, or can’t fully relax.
I work with high-functioning adults, often professionals, caregivers, and immigrants, who carry a lot for others while struggling to slow down, feel safe, or care for themselves. I also offer therapy in Farsi and understand the unique pressures of collectivist cultures.
I provide treatment both in UT and CA (CA's insurances are only Optum, United, and WHA or Magellan.)
I’m here to advocate for your growth and to bring compassion and understanding to the stuck places. You’ll be asked to be both accountable and vulnerable. Rather than steering straight to the heart of the struggle, I’ll offer tools and accompany you. I believe the most powerful truths—the ones people take the most seriously—are those they come to, little by little, on their own. When you realize that you can (and must) construct your own life, you’re free to generate change.
I’m here to advocate for your growth and to bring compassion and understanding to the stuck places. You’ll be asked to be both accountable and vulnerable. Rather than steering straight to the heart of the struggle, I’ll offer tools and accompany you. I believe the most powerful truths—the ones people take the most seriously—are those they come to, little by little, on their own. When you realize that you can (and must) construct your own life, you’re free to generate change.
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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.