DREAMDANCING®
Building on C. G. Jung's early understanding of dance as a form of active imagination, Dreamdancing (Stromsted 1984) brings together the inner world of body sensation, fe...
Dr Tina Stromsted
Jungian Analyst
“A warm, interactive Jungian Psychoanalyst, Board Certified Dance therapist, and Somatics educator with 40 years of clinical experience.”
About Me
My warm, interactive approach guides individuals to explore their inner landscapes. Drawing on 40 years' experience, I blend Jungian insights with body-centred practices like authentic movement. This holistic method helps clients uncover deeper wisdom. It is ideal for those seeking more than talk therapy. We connect with emotions and patterns held within the body. This fosters profound self-discovery and lasting change.
Approach
Warmth and movement shape how I hold the room, inviting images, bodily sensations and dream material to speak alongside words. In my San Francisco office, conducting sessions in English, we alternate calm verbal exploration with guided, gentle somatic experiments so insight can be felt as well as understood. Between sessions I sometimes offer movement prompts or dream journaling to deepen noticing of patterns around grief, relationships and life shifts. This way of working suits people seeking embodied clarity and lasting inner reorganization.
Contact Tina
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Dream Analysis
A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Jungian Analysis
A depth therapy based on the work of Carl Jung that explores the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes to foster self-understanding and growth.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Groups
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Dream Work
The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Professional Title:
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Jungian Analyst
A depth psychotherapist trained in the tradition of Carl Jung, exploring the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes.
Qualifications
John F Kennedy University
California Institute of Integral Studies
Registrations
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
American Dance Therapy Association
Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist
