Dance/movement therapy uses movement as a way to process emotion and reconnect with your body. Learn how this approach works.
Book a SessionDance Movement Therapy uses movement and dance to help you express emotions, explore feelings, and work through challenges through your body.
No dance experience is needed. The focus is on expression and connection with your body, not choreography or skill.
Yes, Overcomers accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans for Dance Movement Therapy.
Yes, Dance Movement Therapy is offered at our Colorado Springs, Aurora, Pueblo, and Fort Collins offices.
It's often used for stress and trauma processing when emotions feel stuck in the body and talking alone hasn't been enough.
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"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." — Carl Rogers
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"- Maya Angelou
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel".
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"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."- Carl Rogers
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