Therapists in Orange County, CA
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
Online Therapists
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts VIOP
LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your relationship with food, trapped in a cycle of anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating? Do anxiety, depression, or trauma amplify your struggle? It would help if you had accessible, personalized treatment that addresses both your mental and nutritional needs. If you want to heal your relationship with food and body image, build emotional strength, and recover on your terms, we can help. Our program offers the guidance of highly experienced ED and trauma therapists, the benefits of EMDR therapy, in-home ED coaching, flexible virtual care, and a compassionate, supportive community of recovered staff.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your relationship with food, trapped in a cycle of anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating? Do anxiety, depression, or trauma amplify your struggle? It would help if you had accessible, personalized treatment that addresses both your mental and nutritional needs. If you want to heal your relationship with food and body image, build emotional strength, and recover on your terms, we can help. Our program offers the guidance of highly experienced ED and trauma therapists, the benefits of EMDR therapy, in-home ED coaching, flexible virtual care, and a compassionate, supportive community of recovered staff.
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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.