Dance Movement Therapy in Riverside County, CA
My approach to therapy is rooted in the power of healing-in-relationship and the engagement of our whole selves in that process. For those interested, my background as a Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist allows for utilizing the body, art, and play as a few of the key instruments in the healing journey, alongside traditional talk therapy practices. My theoretical orientation is also integrative of psychodynamic theories, existential theory, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and internal family systems.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the power of healing-in-relationship and the engagement of our whole selves in that process. For those interested, my background as a Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist allows for utilizing the body, art, and play as a few of the key instruments in the healing journey, alongside traditional talk therapy practices. My theoretical orientation is also integrative of psychodynamic theories, existential theory, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and internal family systems.
Hi, I'm Christine Clarke, LMFT. I have practiced psychotherapy for 30 years with specific advanced training and experience in treating PTSD, mood disorders, and those suffering from wounds from narcissistic abuse. I work in body-centered, Gestalt, movement therapy, and art therapy as well as cognitive behavioral techniques. I'm dedicated to my clients and to the art of psychotherapy. My clients are those who have been frustrated by repeating negative, self-destructive relationship dynamics and personally limiting beliefs.
Hi, I'm Christine Clarke, LMFT. I have practiced psychotherapy for 30 years with specific advanced training and experience in treating PTSD, mood disorders, and those suffering from wounds from narcissistic abuse. I work in body-centered, Gestalt, movement therapy, and art therapy as well as cognitive behavioral techniques. I'm dedicated to my clients and to the art of psychotherapy. My clients are those who have been frustrated by repeating negative, self-destructive relationship dynamics and personally limiting beliefs.
My name is Lisa Goldfein and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Board-Certified Dance/ Movement therapist with over 20 years of experience. My master's degree incorporated a Somatic and Buddhist mindful approach with a blend of Western psychology. My unique background of being half Indian and Japanese gives me an insight into multicultural issues. My approach is eclectic and holistic. I am Person-centered, Attachment-Based, Somatic, Mindfulness, CBT, and also Psychodynamic, focusing on understanding old patterns as a door to lasting change. I believe in the mind/body connection and use a somatic-based approach.
My name is Lisa Goldfein and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Board-Certified Dance/ Movement therapist with over 20 years of experience. My master's degree incorporated a Somatic and Buddhist mindful approach with a blend of Western psychology. My unique background of being half Indian and Japanese gives me an insight into multicultural issues. My approach is eclectic and holistic. I am Person-centered, Attachment-Based, Somatic, Mindfulness, CBT, and also Psychodynamic, focusing on understanding old patterns as a door to lasting change. I believe in the mind/body connection and use a somatic-based approach.
Nanette Sebourn Couples-Individual-Sex specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
Ms. Sebourn is IMPARTIAL, KIND AND ACCURATE. She believes the best way to experience therapy is FACE to FACE, in person. She specializes in sex therapy for individuals and couples. She is a Psychologist, a Healer and an Educator so her treatments use all three modes to help with any issue. Her hours are 12noon to 7pm to accommodate everyone's schedule on Mondays thru Thursday. She wrote a book titled "Love with a Brain" ( ISBN-13 : 978-0578661698 ) and it is available on Amazon. She offers a free meet & greet so please call to find out more. She honestly cares about her clients. See for yourself at Nanettesebourn.com
Ms. Sebourn is IMPARTIAL, KIND AND ACCURATE. She believes the best way to experience therapy is FACE to FACE, in person. She specializes in sex therapy for individuals and couples. She is a Psychologist, a Healer and an Educator so her treatments use all three modes to help with any issue. Her hours are 12noon to 7pm to accommodate everyone's schedule on Mondays thru Thursday. She wrote a book titled "Love with a Brain" ( ISBN-13 : 978-0578661698 ) and it is available on Amazon. She offers a free meet & greet so please call to find out more. She honestly cares about her clients. See for yourself at Nanettesebourn.com
My name is Jeneé Bryant, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, aging, end-of-life, and medical issues. I use a client-centered, whole-person approach to better understand my clients and help them heal. My focus population is from young adults to older adults dealing with major life changes such as medical diagnosis, traumatic events, substance abuse, and end-of-life issues.
My name is Jeneé Bryant, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, aging, end-of-life, and medical issues. I use a client-centered, whole-person approach to better understand my clients and help them heal. My focus population is from young adults to older adults dealing with major life changes such as medical diagnosis, traumatic events, substance abuse, and end-of-life issues.
Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one's ability to cope, or integrate the emotions involved with that experience- We work to relieve symptoms of trauma from a difficult childhood, challenging relationships or events that have contributed to anxiety, depression, addiction and more.
Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one's ability to cope, or integrate the emotions involved with that experience- We work to relieve symptoms of trauma from a difficult childhood, challenging relationships or events that have contributed to anxiety, depression, addiction and more.
My name is Jason Delgadillo and I have enjoyed working as a clinical therapist for the past 8 years in the county of Los Angeles. I have worked with a wide breadth of clientele, mainly focusing on supporting the unique needs of individuals and helping them to find balance, stability, and self-compassion. I have worked with adults including people living with mental illness, college students, veterans, LGBTQIA2s, people experiencing homelessness, older individuals, and people from the BIPOC communities. My focus is PTSD, anxiety, relationship issues, childhood/adult trauma, dream analysis, wellness, and addiction.
My name is Jason Delgadillo and I have enjoyed working as a clinical therapist for the past 8 years in the county of Los Angeles. I have worked with a wide breadth of clientele, mainly focusing on supporting the unique needs of individuals and helping them to find balance, stability, and self-compassion. I have worked with adults including people living with mental illness, college students, veterans, LGBTQIA2s, people experiencing homelessness, older individuals, and people from the BIPOC communities. My focus is PTSD, anxiety, relationship issues, childhood/adult trauma, dream analysis, wellness, and addiction.
My therapeutic services are aimed at supporting children, youth, young adults, parents, families, couples, and elder adults moving towards healing, cultivating self-awareness, and self-love, re-connect to the present moment and having a sense of peace and wholeness.
My therapeutic services are aimed at supporting children, youth, young adults, parents, families, couples, and elder adults moving towards healing, cultivating self-awareness, and self-love, re-connect to the present moment and having a sense of peace and wholeness.
Micha Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92264
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
Gina Rossi Clinical Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262
We have all experienced a shift in our "normal" lives; our usual way of being during the past few years. We are looking at our world, our society, our friends, family and ourselves and nothing is as it once was. During these extraordinary times, you may be questioning what life is about; the meaning of it all. You are not alone, my friends. Many of us are experiencing anxiety, as our once familiar "normal" has shifted to a new "normal". I understand this and you. We can work through this together.
We have all experienced a shift in our "normal" lives; our usual way of being during the past few years. We are looking at our world, our society, our friends, family and ourselves and nothing is as it once was. During these extraordinary times, you may be questioning what life is about; the meaning of it all. You are not alone, my friends. Many of us are experiencing anxiety, as our once familiar "normal" has shifted to a new "normal". I understand this and you. We can work through this together.
We will have a conversation about YOU. We will explore the issues that you struggle with, especially the ones that society finds taboo or shameful: your body, your sexuality, your desires, your darkest fantasies, your weaknesses, your fears, your disappointments, your failures, and everything that makes you human.
We will have a conversation about YOU. We will explore the issues that you struggle with, especially the ones that society finds taboo or shameful: your body, your sexuality, your desires, your darkest fantasies, your weaknesses, your fears, your disappointments, your failures, and everything that makes you human.
My name is Brandi Hughes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I offer telehealth services to adolescents and adults of every gender expression and sexual orientation who are experiencing relational difficulties, environmental stressors, challenges with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My name is Brandi Hughes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I offer telehealth services to adolescents and adults of every gender expression and sexual orientation who are experiencing relational difficulties, environmental stressors, challenges with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Hi, I am Alice Filmus, a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed for 15 years. A personal belief that I have is, everyone has something valuable to offer, and with unconditional empathy, compassion, and therapeutic guidance a person's fullest happiest potential can be achieved.
Hi, I am Alice Filmus, a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed for 15 years. A personal belief that I have is, everyone has something valuable to offer, and with unconditional empathy, compassion, and therapeutic guidance a person's fullest happiest potential can be achieved.
Hello Hello, I'm Tabitha :) I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I work with clients in person in Carlsbad, CA, and statewide via Telehealth. I believe in empathetic listening, transparency, and empowerment as a means to unravel inner conflict. Inner conflict is often the underlying cause for “stuck points”. If you feel like you’re spinning in circles despite great efforts, we may want to assess for any inner conflict that may be present.
Hello Hello, I'm Tabitha :) I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I work with clients in person in Carlsbad, CA, and statewide via Telehealth. I believe in empathetic listening, transparency, and empowerment as a means to unravel inner conflict. Inner conflict is often the underlying cause for “stuck points”. If you feel like you’re spinning in circles despite great efforts, we may want to assess for any inner conflict that may be present.
Hi there, I'm Jeremy! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with special training in Harm Reduction, trauma-informed care, and nondual awareness practice. I have an MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology (JFK University) including courses in Dream Studies and Consciousness Studies, and intensive ongoing training in addressing and healing from trauma.
Hi there, I'm Jeremy! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with special training in Harm Reduction, trauma-informed care, and nondual awareness practice. I have an MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology (JFK University) including courses in Dream Studies and Consciousness Studies, and intensive ongoing training in addressing and healing from trauma.
Hi there, I'm Clare. I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients overcome the daily struggles we all deal with in life, that are often related to ongoing issues. My goal is to assist with your personal growth and healing and to learn better techniques for coping. I am also a licensed physical therapist, so I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates mind and body. I typically work with adjustment disorders but also eating disorders, anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma, relationship issues/couples, childhood abuse, addiction of all kinds, and ADHD/ADD.
Hi there, I'm Clare. I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients overcome the daily struggles we all deal with in life, that are often related to ongoing issues. My goal is to assist with your personal growth and healing and to learn better techniques for coping. I am also a licensed physical therapist, so I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates mind and body. I typically work with adjustment disorders but also eating disorders, anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma, relationship issues/couples, childhood abuse, addiction of all kinds, and ADHD/ADD.
Online Therapists
Specializing in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. How can we talk about what matters, if talking is too painful? Mindfulness-based movement and expression therapy can help first regulate and calm the nervous system before diving into the analytical work. This makes the process not only more comfortable for you but also more effective. I understand the importance of listening to your own experience first, you already know the answers, I’m just here to guide you to them.
Specializing in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. How can we talk about what matters, if talking is too painful? Mindfulness-based movement and expression therapy can help first regulate and calm the nervous system before diving into the analytical work. This makes the process not only more comfortable for you but also more effective. I understand the importance of listening to your own experience first, you already know the answers, I’m just here to guide you to them.
Melissa Olmedo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
I am also a dance movement therapist and I consider integrating various movement practices, mindfulness, and expressive arts to best help you come back to yourself or discover your authentic self.
We are living in a fast-moving world that can affect our ability to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. In this era of digital communication, you may find yourself feeling disconnected from your body while interacting in real life. If you feel you have lost touch with the emotional, physical, and social parts of yourself, I am here to help you on the path to healing those wounded parts. I hope I can guide you to connect to your spirit and soul and find new outlets of healthy expression and heal from past traumas. I approach therapy through the mind and body connection and focus on your strengths and gifts.
I am also a dance movement therapist and I consider integrating various movement practices, mindfulness, and expressive arts to best help you come back to yourself or discover your authentic self.
We are living in a fast-moving world that can affect our ability to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. In this era of digital communication, you may find yourself feeling disconnected from your body while interacting in real life. If you feel you have lost touch with the emotional, physical, and social parts of yourself, I am here to help you on the path to healing those wounded parts. I hope I can guide you to connect to your spirit and soul and find new outlets of healthy expression and heal from past traumas. I approach therapy through the mind and body connection and focus on your strengths and gifts.
Sara R. van Koningsveld
Counselor, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Online Only)
Beyond "talk therapy", I am a Board Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist, yoga teacher, and wellness educator.
Life gets difficult and may have you feeling uncomfortable, overwhelmed, anxious, sad or even depressed. -Maybe you are creatively stuck, changing careers, had a significant relationship end, or experienced a major shift or transition in your life. -Really, you want to feel "better", but how does that happen? Through short-term life coaching, brief counseling or longer-term psychotherapy (to address deeper patterns and/or trauma), I am here to support you on this journey of life. Maybe you found your way here because you are ready to let go, to grow, and are seeking something new, different, and better for your life. -Let's chat.
Beyond "talk therapy", I am a Board Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist, yoga teacher, and wellness educator.
Life gets difficult and may have you feeling uncomfortable, overwhelmed, anxious, sad or even depressed. -Maybe you are creatively stuck, changing careers, had a significant relationship end, or experienced a major shift or transition in your life. -Really, you want to feel "better", but how does that happen? Through short-term life coaching, brief counseling or longer-term psychotherapy (to address deeper patterns and/or trauma), I am here to support you on this journey of life. Maybe you found your way here because you are ready to let go, to grow, and are seeking something new, different, and better for your life. -Let's chat.
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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.