Dance Movement Therapy in Doylestown, PA
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Jill Comins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Board-Certified Movement Therapist, and trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
The decision to seek therapy is unique and personal to each one of us. Whether you're seeking help for a specific life event or looking to understand ongoing struggles, I'm here to offer a supportive and a judgment-free space for you to show up, just as you are, as you begin your process of personal healing and growth. I work with clients with a wide array of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and those struggling with substance abuse. We will work together to understand how personal experiences have shaped your present-day reality, including beliefs about yourself and how you engage in the world.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Board-Certified Movement Therapist, and trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
The decision to seek therapy is unique and personal to each one of us. Whether you're seeking help for a specific life event or looking to understand ongoing struggles, I'm here to offer a supportive and a judgment-free space for you to show up, just as you are, as you begin your process of personal healing and growth. I work with clients with a wide array of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and those struggling with substance abuse. We will work together to understand how personal experiences have shaped your present-day reality, including beliefs about yourself and how you engage in the world.
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Emilie Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18902 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist, and Certified Autplay Therapy Provider, I blend my background in counseling and movement psychotherapy to tailor effective interventions for my clients and their families.
Hi there! I'm Emilie. Do you or your child struggle to cope with big emotions or regulate your impulses? My expertise includes supporting individuals ages 4-12 and 18+ with Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, and other behavioral or neurodevelopmental differences.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist, and Certified Autplay Therapy Provider, I blend my background in counseling and movement psychotherapy to tailor effective interventions for my clients and their families.
Hi there! I'm Emilie. Do you or your child struggle to cope with big emotions or regulate your impulses? My expertise includes supporting individuals ages 4-12 and 18+ with Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, and other behavioral or neurodevelopmental differences.
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Taylor Deysher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902
My number one priority as a therapist is to offer a deep connection in a safe and supportive environment to allow each person to show up as their truest self. Starting from building this foundation, I can offer a variety of paths from there, including but not limited to CBT and DBT skills, grounding and mindfulness practice, addressing, depression, anxiety, general mood concerns, & more, or just a safe space. I primarily work with adults and teens in individual, couples, or family work. As part of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I have a passion for working with the community.
My number one priority as a therapist is to offer a deep connection in a safe and supportive environment to allow each person to show up as their truest self. Starting from building this foundation, I can offer a variety of paths from there, including but not limited to CBT and DBT skills, grounding and mindfulness practice, addressing, depression, anxiety, general mood concerns, & more, or just a safe space. I primarily work with adults and teens in individual, couples, or family work. As part of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I have a passion for working with the community.
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My name is Melinda Goodwin and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I have 21 years of experience doing individual therapy sessions as well as facilitating groups and couples/family sessions. I have spent my career helping individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, family discord and stress. I am very passionate about helping individuals actualize their full potential and work to remove any barriers that may arise.
My name is Melinda Goodwin and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I have 21 years of experience doing individual therapy sessions as well as facilitating groups and couples/family sessions. I have spent my career helping individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, family discord and stress. I am very passionate about helping individuals actualize their full potential and work to remove any barriers that may arise.
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Mary Kate Brosnan
MA , LPC, NCC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
Waitlist for new clients
It is my objective to support an individual in the process of focusing on health and well-being to embrace personal strength and empowerment. It is through the therapeutic process we will identify your capacity, with your own unique resourcefulness and resiliency, to assemble and promote positive change in daily life. I have worked in various levels of care within the field of counseling and can attest to the power that therapy can have in a person's life whether the challenges be situational or more persistent.
It is my objective to support an individual in the process of focusing on health and well-being to embrace personal strength and empowerment. It is through the therapeutic process we will identify your capacity, with your own unique resourcefulness and resiliency, to assemble and promote positive change in daily life. I have worked in various levels of care within the field of counseling and can attest to the power that therapy can have in a person's life whether the challenges be situational or more persistent.
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I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women, and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now. I am also an experienced Keynote Speaker.
I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women, and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now. I am also an experienced Keynote Speaker.
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Sandra Constable
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, TI-CBT, BCC, FOT
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
I am a Licensed Therapist and Life Coach. I strive to provide gentle, non-judgmental and compassionate support, yet will also challenge you to grow and evolve into the best person you can be. Through thoughtful inquiry and investigation into your personal challenges we will explore those places that keep you stuck. If you are seeking to grow personally, professionally, creatively, emotionally, and spiritually, call for a free consultation. Together we can begin a journey that will take you to unlimited places. The destination is to reach your truth, so that you can begin to live a more joyful, meaningful, and authentic existence.
I am a Licensed Therapist and Life Coach. I strive to provide gentle, non-judgmental and compassionate support, yet will also challenge you to grow and evolve into the best person you can be. Through thoughtful inquiry and investigation into your personal challenges we will explore those places that keep you stuck. If you are seeking to grow personally, professionally, creatively, emotionally, and spiritually, call for a free consultation. Together we can begin a journey that will take you to unlimited places. The destination is to reach your truth, so that you can begin to live a more joyful, meaningful, and authentic existence.
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Art Therapy sessions give your child a space to TRULY be themselves. Whether your child needs a space to process difficult life situations, freedom to be uniquely themselves, or wildly creative, I will offer them a safe and open-minded space to do so. We can learn ways to manage stress, fear, and other challenging emotions that are appropriate for their developmental level. They will have access to a wide variety of art materials and the ability to integrate drumming, play, and other expressive modalities depending on their (and parent supported) therapeutic goals.
Art Therapy sessions give your child a space to TRULY be themselves. Whether your child needs a space to process difficult life situations, freedom to be uniquely themselves, or wildly creative, I will offer them a safe and open-minded space to do so. We can learn ways to manage stress, fear, and other challenging emotions that are appropriate for their developmental level. They will have access to a wide variety of art materials and the ability to integrate drumming, play, and other expressive modalities depending on their (and parent supported) therapeutic goals.
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Are you constantly feeling like you cannot catch a break? Maybe anxiety-provoking thoughts are circulating through your mind causing you to feel irritated, overwhelming stress or hopeless. Maybe you are feeling burnt out in your career, feeling lonely in relationships, struggling with parenting, postpartum or going through a difficult divorce. If any of this sounds familiar to you, please know that you are not alone. With the right tools and the help from someone who can understand, I can help you break old patterns and build a life you truly enjoy.
Are you constantly feeling like you cannot catch a break? Maybe anxiety-provoking thoughts are circulating through your mind causing you to feel irritated, overwhelming stress or hopeless. Maybe you are feeling burnt out in your career, feeling lonely in relationships, struggling with parenting, postpartum or going through a difficult divorce. If any of this sounds familiar to you, please know that you are not alone. With the right tools and the help from someone who can understand, I can help you break old patterns and build a life you truly enjoy.
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Dani Grace
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938 (Online Only)
I utilize eclectic approaches to customize a healing experience for you based on your strengths and growing edges. My practice is founded in a holistic mind-body-soul philosophy of healing and I believe all these components as well as our connections with others, our environment, self, and our Divine are all inextricable linked – in order for deep and lasting healing, all components must be considered and approached with love and grace. I am trauma-competent and I use approaches like EMDR, mindfulness, CBT / DBT skills, somatics, creative expression, movement, and music, to help you find a container of healing that works for you.
I utilize eclectic approaches to customize a healing experience for you based on your strengths and growing edges. My practice is founded in a holistic mind-body-soul philosophy of healing and I believe all these components as well as our connections with others, our environment, self, and our Divine are all inextricable linked – in order for deep and lasting healing, all components must be considered and approached with love and grace. I am trauma-competent and I use approaches like EMDR, mindfulness, CBT / DBT skills, somatics, creative expression, movement, and music, to help you find a container of healing that works for you.
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AHA! Studio for Integrated Therapies LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silverdale, PA 18962
Feeling stuck and out of balance with no way out can feel paralyzing emotionally and lead to all kinds of thoughts and reactions that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, panicked, defensive, alone and anxious. This is what we at AHA! refer to as the "Discomfort Zone" and sometimes it takes reaching this place to realize, there IS a way beyond this! And if you are here, I imagine you are ready for some new skills and a fresh perspective that takes you or a child you love beyond the fight or flight mode of just surviving life.
Feeling stuck and out of balance with no way out can feel paralyzing emotionally and lead to all kinds of thoughts and reactions that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, panicked, defensive, alone and anxious. This is what we at AHA! refer to as the "Discomfort Zone" and sometimes it takes reaching this place to realize, there IS a way beyond this! And if you are here, I imagine you are ready for some new skills and a fresh perspective that takes you or a child you love beyond the fight or flight mode of just surviving life.
Online Therapists
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Kaitlyn Gawrylewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
My approach includes movement, body based, and traditional talk therapy techniques and interventions.
Later childhood and adolescence are one of the most challenging times in our lives. Whether you are a caregiver looking for someone to help your child manage the stressors that arise during these stages, or a teen looking for someone to help you navigate the emerging changes and challenges, my humanistic approach may be a good fit for you! I incorporate a whole person view when working with clients. Whether you are living with anxiety, depression, experiencing difficulty in family or peer relationships, or finding it a challenge acclimating to early adulthood, my collaborative approach may be the bridge toward optimal health.
My approach includes movement, body based, and traditional talk therapy techniques and interventions.
Later childhood and adolescence are one of the most challenging times in our lives. Whether you are a caregiver looking for someone to help your child manage the stressors that arise during these stages, or a teen looking for someone to help you navigate the emerging changes and challenges, my humanistic approach may be a good fit for you! I incorporate a whole person view when working with clients. Whether you are living with anxiety, depression, experiencing difficulty in family or peer relationships, or finding it a challenge acclimating to early adulthood, my collaborative approach may be the bridge toward optimal health.
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Ashley D. Slade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, R-DMT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gilbertsville, PA 19525 (Online Only)
As a Movement Therapist, I focus on mind/body connection, facilitating breath-work, mindfulness and embodiment techniques.
You are the expert on your own life. Many believe that going to therapy is about someone else giving you the answers, but the truth is, therapy is all about someone coming alongside of you with support and encouragement so that you, the expert, can achieve the goals you want for your life. Therapy works because you choose it! My name is Ashley Slade and I am here to partner with you. As an eclectic/integrative therapist, I utilize many skills and techniques to advocate for you as an individual and for the situations that are present in your life.
As a Movement Therapist, I focus on mind/body connection, facilitating breath-work, mindfulness and embodiment techniques.
You are the expert on your own life. Many believe that going to therapy is about someone else giving you the answers, but the truth is, therapy is all about someone coming alongside of you with support and encouragement so that you, the expert, can achieve the goals you want for your life. Therapy works because you choose it! My name is Ashley Slade and I am here to partner with you. As an eclectic/integrative therapist, I utilize many skills and techniques to advocate for you as an individual and for the situations that are present in your life.
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Ames Ryan Capomacchio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abington, PA 19001
Waitlist for new clients
My training in dance/ movement therapy, EMDR, and acceptance practices will inform our work.
Does this sound like your internal dialogue?: “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just do better, be better? Will I always feel this broken?” What if the answer is that there is NOTHING wrong with you. What if you were to find out that you are fundamentally, at your core, a deeply good and capable human. What if love and acceptance for self and others were your status quo? We will explore aspects of yourself that may be difficult to love and accept, to help you better understand why you are repeating patterns that are harming you or the people around you, and to find a place where you can safely express all of who you are.
My training in dance/ movement therapy, EMDR, and acceptance practices will inform our work.
Does this sound like your internal dialogue?: “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just do better, be better? Will I always feel this broken?” What if the answer is that there is NOTHING wrong with you. What if you were to find out that you are fundamentally, at your core, a deeply good and capable human. What if love and acceptance for self and others were your status quo? We will explore aspects of yourself that may be difficult to love and accept, to help you better understand why you are repeating patterns that are harming you or the people around you, and to find a place where you can safely express all of who you are.
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Emilie Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist, and Certified Autplay Therapy Provider, I blend my background in counseling and movement psychotherapy to tailor effective interventions for my clients.
Hi, I'm Emilie! Do you or your child struggle with big emotions or impulses? I work with children ages 4-12 and adults 18+ with Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, and other behavioral or neurodevelopmental differences.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist, and Certified Autplay Therapy Provider, I blend my background in counseling and movement psychotherapy to tailor effective interventions for my clients.
Hi, I'm Emilie! Do you or your child struggle with big emotions or impulses? I work with children ages 4-12 and adults 18+ with Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, and other behavioral or neurodevelopmental differences.
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We employ effective psychosomatic therapies, tailored to your specific needs, including talk therapy, NLP and hypnosis, movement therapy, art therapy as well as diet & exercise plans to support you on your journey home to total wellness.
Welcome, Here at The Heart Haven we take a holistic approach to your healing process. We will walk side by side with you during every step of your healing journey, to help overcome whatever it is you are going through, and to support you in your return to wholeness. In the past 18 years we have had the honor of assisting individuals, couples, families and groups to heal through providing affordable holistic healthcare. We are here to help you heal from trauma, and to assist you as you develop more healthy relationships, better coping skills, effective communication skills, good boundaries, regular self care and overall well being.
We employ effective psychosomatic therapies, tailored to your specific needs, including talk therapy, NLP and hypnosis, movement therapy, art therapy as well as diet & exercise plans to support you on your journey home to total wellness.
Welcome, Here at The Heart Haven we take a holistic approach to your healing process. We will walk side by side with you during every step of your healing journey, to help overcome whatever it is you are going through, and to support you in your return to wholeness. In the past 18 years we have had the honor of assisting individuals, couples, families and groups to heal through providing affordable holistic healthcare. We are here to help you heal from trauma, and to assist you as you develop more healthy relationships, better coping skills, effective communication skills, good boundaries, regular self care and overall well being.
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Nourish Therapy & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19107
We offer talk therapy, EMDR, somatic therapy, dance movement and more.
Are you seeking change and encouragement? A supportive, accepting, and accountable relationship with your therapist is crucial for achieving positive transformation. It's time to break free from what has held you back and caused pain. Our team consists of down-to-earth, relatable therapists who are ready to help you heal. We offer a wide range of services for children, adolescents, and adults, including traditional talk therapy, EMDR, somatic bodywork, and dance movement therapy. Additionally, Nourish provides EMDR intensives. Reach out today to connect!
We offer talk therapy, EMDR, somatic therapy, dance movement and more.
Are you seeking change and encouragement? A supportive, accepting, and accountable relationship with your therapist is crucial for achieving positive transformation. It's time to break free from what has held you back and caused pain. Our team consists of down-to-earth, relatable therapists who are ready to help you heal. We offer a wide range of services for children, adolescents, and adults, including traditional talk therapy, EMDR, somatic bodywork, and dance movement therapy. Additionally, Nourish provides EMDR intensives. Reach out today to connect!
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Hi there! I am a licensed individual and couples therapist, certified yoga instructor, and birth doula. I am trained in both movement therapy and EMDR. My areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and couples counseling, grief, trauma, chronic illness/pain, and spirituality. I offer couples counseling for clients wanting to improve their relationship as well as those discerning separation. I have a special interest in clients who are in a season of transition or decision-making, whether related to college, parenthood, new relationship/career, or navigating the last stage of life.
Hi there! I am a licensed individual and couples therapist, certified yoga instructor, and birth doula. I am trained in both movement therapy and EMDR. My areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and couples counseling, grief, trauma, chronic illness/pain, and spirituality. I offer couples counseling for clients wanting to improve their relationship as well as those discerning separation. I have a special interest in clients who are in a season of transition or decision-making, whether related to college, parenthood, new relationship/career, or navigating the last stage of life.
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Christina Devereaux, PhD., LPC, LMHC, LCAT, BC-DMT
PhD, LPC, LMHC, LCAT, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118 (Online Only)
The therapy process can feel like a dance.
Momentum, motion, stepping forward. Here you are. I applaud you for taking a step in finding a therapist as a supportive partner on your journey towards continued health and wellbeing. My approach centers us, the therapeutic relationship, as the essential catalyst for transformation. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, grief, or invested in learning more about who you are, we will develop goals together through a collaborative and relational process. Our work will identify your strengths, amplify them, and engage in creative experiences to support you in finding momentum towards greater psychological freedom.
The therapy process can feel like a dance.
Momentum, motion, stepping forward. Here you are. I applaud you for taking a step in finding a therapist as a supportive partner on your journey towards continued health and wellbeing. My approach centers us, the therapeutic relationship, as the essential catalyst for transformation. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, grief, or invested in learning more about who you are, we will develop goals together through a collaborative and relational process. Our work will identify your strengths, amplify them, and engage in creative experiences to support you in finding momentum towards greater psychological freedom.
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Suzanne Hastie
Licensed Professional Counselor, BC-DMT , NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Breinigsville, PA 18031
As a licensed professional counselor and board-certified dance/ movement therapist, I believe in and utilize the profound connection between the body and mind.
Are you feeling stressed or struggling emotionally? Are you going through significant life transitions? Experiencing losses? Feeling unhappy with yourself or in your relationships? Is your child or adolescent facing challenges? There is no doubt about it, we can find ourselves in difficult places as we journey through life. Most all of us have to face and go through tough times. As a seasoned therapist who has been practicing for more than 25 years, I know that life can throw us curveballs.
As a licensed professional counselor and board-certified dance/ movement therapist, I believe in and utilize the profound connection between the body and mind.
Are you feeling stressed or struggling emotionally? Are you going through significant life transitions? Experiencing losses? Feeling unhappy with yourself or in your relationships? Is your child or adolescent facing challenges? There is no doubt about it, we can find ourselves in difficult places as we journey through life. Most all of us have to face and go through tough times. As a seasoned therapist who has been practicing for more than 25 years, I know that life can throw us curveballs.
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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.