Dance/Movement Therapy
Where we utilize dance and movement during therapy to explore psychotherapeutic needs and goals
What is Dance/
Movement Therapy?
Dance/movement therapy is a creative approach to regular therapy! The main difference is that we will primarily use movement in addition to talking as a way to engage in therapy. The American Dance Therapy Association defines it as, "The psychotherapeutic use of dance, movement, body awareness, and embodied communication to foster healing and well-being for all individuals, families, and communities." You do NOT need any prior movement or dance experience to benefit from dance/movement therapy and ANY type of body can enroll.
Therapeutic Specialities
- Ages- Children under 18 ( especially ages 0-5)
- Ages- Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
- Ages- Older Adults/Elderly
- Austim
- ADHD and other Neurodivergent brains
- Attachment
- Dementia or Neurocognitive Decline
- Developmental/Chromosomal differences such as Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilites, Global Developmental Delays
- Developmental Trauma
- Fostering/Adoption
- LGBTQIA+ and Transgender support
- PTSD
- Personal improvement, internal strengths building, life enrichment
- Social skills, Transition to Adulthood, Life Skills
- Stress and major life changes
Approach
Katelyn offers a warm, playful, and committed approach to therapy. She utilizes humor and a down to earth perspective with kindess at every turn. She will help you find your strengths and help guide you to meet your goals. She is a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor in CT and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in MA.
Some theories and methods she follows in addition to Dance/Movement Therapy include:
Attachment Focused
Polyvagal Theory Informed
Developmentally Focused
Art, Music, and Drama utilized
Play in Therapy
Strengths Based
Client/Child Led
Person-Centered
How it works
When: Sessions are scheduled weekly or every other week and last 45 minutes
Where: Sessions occur at The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre: 135 Main St. Putnam, CT
Financial: Sessions are private pay only and are offered on a sliding scale.
Insurance: Katelyn does not accept insurance at this time.
Click Contact Me below to schedule a free 15 minute conversation to see if Dance/Movement Therapy is the right fit for you or your child.
