Dance Movement Therapy in Orlando, FL
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Sandra L Holloway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT, LBS
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801
I am an LPC, BECK certified-CBT therapist, DBT trained therapist, and a Registered Dance Movement Therapist.
I am a kind, skilled therapist who will meet you where you are at, and work with you to find a path towards your hopes and dreams. You can choose from a variety of healing practices such as mindfulness and movement, or cognitive therapy, to gather resources that will help you heal both the mind and the body. I work with children and adults, with trauma and dissociative disorders, mood disorders (anxiety, depression), ADHD, and big emotions and behaviors. I also consult with groups (schools, institutes), individuals and parent groups, to educate about trauma and parenting. Lets "zoom" or meet in my office!
I am an LPC, BECK certified-CBT therapist, DBT trained therapist, and a Registered Dance Movement Therapist.
I am a kind, skilled therapist who will meet you where you are at, and work with you to find a path towards your hopes and dreams. You can choose from a variety of healing practices such as mindfulness and movement, or cognitive therapy, to gather resources that will help you heal both the mind and the body. I work with children and adults, with trauma and dissociative disorders, mood disorders (anxiety, depression), ADHD, and big emotions and behaviors. I also consult with groups (schools, institutes), individuals and parent groups, to educate about trauma and parenting. Lets "zoom" or meet in my office!
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Rebecca Richardson
Counselor, LMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32801 (Online Only)
I specialize in expressive arts therapy, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, attachment issues, and trauma. I believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and that expressive arts therapy can be a powerful tool for accessing and processing difficult emotions. I have been working with survivors of trauma for over 6 years, and I have seen firsthand the transformative power of expressive arts therapy. When people can express themselves through art, music, and dance, they can connect with their emotions in a new way, release trauma, and begin to heal.
I specialize in expressive arts therapy, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, attachment issues, and trauma. I believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and that expressive arts therapy can be a powerful tool for accessing and processing difficult emotions. I have been working with survivors of trauma for over 6 years, and I have seen firsthand the transformative power of expressive arts therapy. When people can express themselves through art, music, and dance, they can connect with their emotions in a new way, release trauma, and begin to heal.
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Beautiful Minds Targeted Case Management, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW , CBHCM-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32835
As a professional with more than 20 years' experience in the managed care industry, I provide holistic counseling, care coordination, linkage and intervention of behaviors created within one's social and personal environment. Some of the specific techniques used in holistic counseling include mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and expressive arts therapy. These approaches aim to address the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual in order to promote overall well-being and healing.
As a professional with more than 20 years' experience in the managed care industry, I provide holistic counseling, care coordination, linkage and intervention of behaviors created within one's social and personal environment. Some of the specific techniques used in holistic counseling include mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and expressive arts therapy. These approaches aim to address the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual in order to promote overall well-being and healing.
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Paria Maghsoudi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32824 (Online Only)
Transitions can be difficult with new life challenges and tribulations. Perhaps you are transitioning between jobs, relationships, and/or moving to a new environment etc. You may be finding yourself struggling to discover your identity and are now faced with obsessive thoughts. Whether these thoughts are causing you to seek constantly repeat actions or seek reassurance, it’s time to consider seeking out help. If you are in search of finding someone that can listen and provide life changing support and treatment then this can be a start to a new beginning.
Transitions can be difficult with new life challenges and tribulations. Perhaps you are transitioning between jobs, relationships, and/or moving to a new environment etc. You may be finding yourself struggling to discover your identity and are now faced with obsessive thoughts. Whether these thoughts are causing you to seek constantly repeat actions or seek reassurance, it’s time to consider seeking out help. If you are in search of finding someone that can listen and provide life changing support and treatment then this can be a start to a new beginning.
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I am a Somatic Coach who specializes in somatic coaching with neuroscience that understands how the triune nature of the brain explains human behavior in ways that empower us. Using a blend of evidence-based in somatic techniques, and psychology, you will transform your life immediately. I want you to know you can understand yourself, heal, rewire, move forward, and become a new version. Your brain interacts with your emotions, behavior, and body as a whole. I can help you become conscious of how science and your fantastic brain play a role in your thoughts, environment, relationships with others, habits, and values.
I am a Somatic Coach who specializes in somatic coaching with neuroscience that understands how the triune nature of the brain explains human behavior in ways that empower us. Using a blend of evidence-based in somatic techniques, and psychology, you will transform your life immediately. I want you to know you can understand yourself, heal, rewire, move forward, and become a new version. Your brain interacts with your emotions, behavior, and body as a whole. I can help you become conscious of how science and your fantastic brain play a role in your thoughts, environment, relationships with others, habits, and values.
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Are you attracted to unavailable people? Are you continually struggling with your health? Does having a job you love feel impossible? Are you in an unhappy relationship? It can be heartbreaking not to have the relationship, health, or fulfilling work you want, despite your best efforts. Using Sex Therapy and Attachment Science, I can help you change your sex, relationship and money templates. Our sex, relationship and money templates are based on our experiences in life, especially in childhood, as well as inherited family stories and traumas. They inform everything we think, feel and attract and we can change them for the better.
Are you attracted to unavailable people? Are you continually struggling with your health? Does having a job you love feel impossible? Are you in an unhappy relationship? It can be heartbreaking not to have the relationship, health, or fulfilling work you want, despite your best efforts. Using Sex Therapy and Attachment Science, I can help you change your sex, relationship and money templates. Our sex, relationship and money templates are based on our experiences in life, especially in childhood, as well as inherited family stories and traumas. They inform everything we think, feel and attract and we can change them for the better.
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Romeo Jesus Ballayan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32817 (Online Only)
In most cases, there is nothing more you need to know and nothing more that needs to be said. It’s just a matter of putting the potential that already resides within you into practice. Therapy is a practice, not a service. The main function of the therapy that will be provided to you is to get you to start thinking like a therapist. Helping you gain the skills, awareness, increased insight, and confidence in embodying being the master of your own pain and the individual who seeks or creates the solution that fosters your own healing.
In most cases, there is nothing more you need to know and nothing more that needs to be said. It’s just a matter of putting the potential that already resides within you into practice. Therapy is a practice, not a service. The main function of the therapy that will be provided to you is to get you to start thinking like a therapist. Helping you gain the skills, awareness, increased insight, and confidence in embodying being the master of your own pain and the individual who seeks or creates the solution that fosters your own healing.
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First, I just want to say that taking the first step to find a therapist is incredible. This is an exciting moment. Contacting a counselor can sometimes be a little intimidating (I know from experience!) but I want to reassure you that it is the start to an amazing journey. As your counselor I will be there to support you as you overcome challenges, change harmful habits or behaviors, and heal from the past/present. I work to provide a positive, safe, and peaceful environment for my clients. I welcome humor, honesty, and authenticity as you move towards your unique goals.
First, I just want to say that taking the first step to find a therapist is incredible. This is an exciting moment. Contacting a counselor can sometimes be a little intimidating (I know from experience!) but I want to reassure you that it is the start to an amazing journey. As your counselor I will be there to support you as you overcome challenges, change harmful habits or behaviors, and heal from the past/present. I work to provide a positive, safe, and peaceful environment for my clients. I welcome humor, honesty, and authenticity as you move towards your unique goals.
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Bout Me Healing
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAP, RCAT, RDT, Coach, License
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32802
Our mission is to deliver a unique approach to recovery for those suffering from substance use disorder, mental crisis and spiritual, crisis and awakenings. Our program implements & achieves a client-focused program designed to increase expressive arts, creative expression, we use a variety of modalities including holistic, as well as traditional methods to treat the mind, body, and spirit. What if I don't have insurance? We provide: sliding scale to assist needs & provide coaching sessions with quality care. We assist you to change a limited belief system and break habitual patterns. We are accepting clients, call today.
Our mission is to deliver a unique approach to recovery for those suffering from substance use disorder, mental crisis and spiritual, crisis and awakenings. Our program implements & achieves a client-focused program designed to increase expressive arts, creative expression, we use a variety of modalities including holistic, as well as traditional methods to treat the mind, body, and spirit. What if I don't have insurance? We provide: sliding scale to assist needs & provide coaching sessions with quality care. We assist you to change a limited belief system and break habitual patterns. We are accepting clients, call today.
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Often manifesting as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, low self-confidence and addiction, I work with women to identify presenting traumas and release it from the root!" Growth requires that we become aware of the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that have kept us 'stuck.' As your therapist, I will actively listen to your concerns in order to facilitate the crucial components of personal growth: self-reflection and insight.
Often manifesting as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, low self-confidence and addiction, I work with women to identify presenting traumas and release it from the root!" Growth requires that we become aware of the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that have kept us 'stuck.' As your therapist, I will actively listen to your concerns in order to facilitate the crucial components of personal growth: self-reflection and insight.
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Chelsea Casey
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, NCC, LPC, ITR-CTS, CLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32801
When we experience chaos and difficulty in our external worlds, our internal worlds often match the everyday crises we have “learned to live with”. Leading us to feel frustrated, confused, alone, and wishing there was a way out. What if I told you another path was possible? That instead of merely “getting by”, or masking your pain, that you could tap into resources to live a more confident and Self lead life? You deserve a space to explore the things that just are causing you frustration, without fear of judgement.
When we experience chaos and difficulty in our external worlds, our internal worlds often match the everyday crises we have “learned to live with”. Leading us to feel frustrated, confused, alone, and wishing there was a way out. What if I told you another path was possible? That instead of merely “getting by”, or masking your pain, that you could tap into resources to live a more confident and Self lead life? You deserve a space to explore the things that just are causing you frustration, without fear of judgement.
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Katie Ziskind
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, LMFT, RYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32804
Are you fighting or arguing and feeling hopeless afterwards? Do you have a sexless marriage? Wishing you had more frequent sex? Wanting better communication skills, more intimacy and a better sex life? Are you stressed and frustrated with the state of your relationship and feeling sexually rejected, or avoiding sex all together? Stuck and needing help rebuilding sexual desire? It can be overwhelming without a safe place. I help distant couples rebuild their sex life. You get a safe place to talk about sex and intimacy in a confident and comfortable way. And, you can overcome anger, betrayal, secret keeping, and infidelity.
Are you fighting or arguing and feeling hopeless afterwards? Do you have a sexless marriage? Wishing you had more frequent sex? Wanting better communication skills, more intimacy and a better sex life? Are you stressed and frustrated with the state of your relationship and feeling sexually rejected, or avoiding sex all together? Stuck and needing help rebuilding sexual desire? It can be overwhelming without a safe place. I help distant couples rebuild their sex life. You get a safe place to talk about sex and intimacy in a confident and comfortable way. And, you can overcome anger, betrayal, secret keeping, and infidelity.
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Sunrise Support Services
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801
Highly qualified licensed and experienced professionals providing behavioral health and support services to the South and Central Florida community as well as New York City areas.
Highly qualified licensed and experienced professionals providing behavioral health and support services to the South and Central Florida community as well as New York City areas.
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Blue Faith Solis Counseling PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32804 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel stuck in life? Feel like no matter what you do, things do not seem to get better? Do you ever feel lonely, sad, and at times like no one hears you or understands you? Do you find yourself struggling to balance your life and job? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? If so, you came to the right place as I am here to help you! Everyone can use a helping hand and a listening ear when their world feels upside down. Whether it is related to family issues, relationship trouble, work or life stressors, together we can identify what has been working out and what has not been working out in your life.
Do you ever feel stuck in life? Feel like no matter what you do, things do not seem to get better? Do you ever feel lonely, sad, and at times like no one hears you or understands you? Do you find yourself struggling to balance your life and job? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? If so, you came to the right place as I am here to help you! Everyone can use a helping hand and a listening ear when their world feels upside down. Whether it is related to family issues, relationship trouble, work or life stressors, together we can identify what has been working out and what has not been working out in your life.
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The Good Counselor
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, HCO ID
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32802
I am an optimistic professional who always believes in the best in people. As a mental health counselor, my ambition is to help each individual unlock their full potential and to support parents and teachers in achieving this goal as well. My journey in this beautiful and rewarding field has been marked by numerous successes in helping people identify and transform their thoughts and beliefs. I've had the privilege of guiding others to recognize their automatic thoughts and have effectively implemented behavioral techniques and cognitive modifications. Together, we can create positive and lasting change!
I am an optimistic professional who always believes in the best in people. As a mental health counselor, my ambition is to help each individual unlock their full potential and to support parents and teachers in achieving this goal as well. My journey in this beautiful and rewarding field has been marked by numerous successes in helping people identify and transform their thoughts and beliefs. I've had the privilege of guiding others to recognize their automatic thoughts and have effectively implemented behavioral techniques and cognitive modifications. Together, we can create positive and lasting change!
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If you feel worn down and defeated, do not give up! I can help you uncover what you really want and guide you towards creating lasting, satisfying change. Maybe you're working to keep it all under control, but feel so tired and overwhelmed all the time. You keep checking things off your to-do list but still feel like you're drowning. If pausing and breathing (even for a moment) seems impossible, yet very appealing, let's begin your healing journey today. I help my clients manage anxiety and stress by quieting that voice that keeps yelling "you're not doing enough". I can help you clear obstacles so you can achieve your goals.
If you feel worn down and defeated, do not give up! I can help you uncover what you really want and guide you towards creating lasting, satisfying change. Maybe you're working to keep it all under control, but feel so tired and overwhelmed all the time. You keep checking things off your to-do list but still feel like you're drowning. If pausing and breathing (even for a moment) seems impossible, yet very appealing, let's begin your healing journey today. I help my clients manage anxiety and stress by quieting that voice that keeps yelling "you're not doing enough". I can help you clear obstacles so you can achieve your goals.
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Dr. Nicole Edwards
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32801 (Online Only)
REMOTE VIDEO SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE! Everyone thinks you are fine, but you go to work and no one can tell that you’re struggling inside. You feel depressed, anxious, worn down. All you want to do is sleep and shut out the world. The self-contempt, criticism, and doubt are real, and they are relentless. You want to reach out for help but feel guilty, even selfish. By putting everyone else at the top of your list, you’ve neglected and dishonored yourself. What you really want is to feel a sense of worth, like you belong, like you have something to contribute to this vast world.
REMOTE VIDEO SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE! Everyone thinks you are fine, but you go to work and no one can tell that you’re struggling inside. You feel depressed, anxious, worn down. All you want to do is sleep and shut out the world. The self-contempt, criticism, and doubt are real, and they are relentless. You want to reach out for help but feel guilty, even selfish. By putting everyone else at the top of your list, you’ve neglected and dishonored yourself. What you really want is to feel a sense of worth, like you belong, like you have something to contribute to this vast world.
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Sarah Trowbridge
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, R-DMT, PCIT
Verified Verified
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I am a registered Dance movement therapist and I love to use playful, creative and strength based modalities such as expressive art therapies (art, music, drama), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
My mission is to create a nurturing space where children can explore fears and challenges through strength-based approaches to help them learn to express and grow into their fullest potential, while also empowering caregivers with the tools and strategies to foster connection and understanding within the family dynamic. I use a combo of expressive arts and evidence-based approaches, focusing on enhancing the parent-child relationship through structured or play-based interactions. Taking play therapy a step further, by teaching YOU how to become the play therapist, leading to sustainable success and growth even after graduation!
I am a registered Dance movement therapist and I love to use playful, creative and strength based modalities such as expressive art therapies (art, music, drama), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
My mission is to create a nurturing space where children can explore fears and challenges through strength-based approaches to help them learn to express and grow into their fullest potential, while also empowering caregivers with the tools and strategies to foster connection and understanding within the family dynamic. I use a combo of expressive arts and evidence-based approaches, focusing on enhancing the parent-child relationship through structured or play-based interactions. Taking play therapy a step further, by teaching YOU how to become the play therapist, leading to sustainable success and growth even after graduation!
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Family Life Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MT3215
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
Being a first responder to crisis and tragedies, you can only be the "strong one" for so long, before it begins to wear on ourselves and your personal relationships. You may be an attorney, a physician, part of law enforcement, or on the leadership team of your church. Who are YOU supposed to turn to? We work with many people in your same position, struggling with doing good for others, at the sake of your own family & self-care.
Being a first responder to crisis and tragedies, you can only be the "strong one" for so long, before it begins to wear on ourselves and your personal relationships. You may be an attorney, a physician, part of law enforcement, or on the leadership team of your church. Who are YOU supposed to turn to? We work with many people in your same position, struggling with doing good for others, at the sake of your own family & self-care.
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Jessica Sullivan Sanchez
Counselor, MS, CRC, NCC, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789 (Online Only)
Talking about sex can be very uncomfortable and feel awkward. It can be made worse by issues with our pelvic floor or reproductive system. This can leave you feeling disconnected from your body and/or your partner. Maybe you're noticing that you're avoiding sex or having sex that is painful or not pleasurable. Confusion, loneliness, shame, frustration are all common emotions that show up when we want something different in our sex lives but don't know how. I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sex and pelvic floor dysfunction reconnect to themselves and each other through somatic and sex based therapies.
Talking about sex can be very uncomfortable and feel awkward. It can be made worse by issues with our pelvic floor or reproductive system. This can leave you feeling disconnected from your body and/or your partner. Maybe you're noticing that you're avoiding sex or having sex that is painful or not pleasurable. Confusion, loneliness, shame, frustration are all common emotions that show up when we want something different in our sex lives but don't know how. I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sex and pelvic floor dysfunction reconnect to themselves and each other through somatic and sex based therapies.
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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.