Renée Kurz LPC, BC-DMT, PMH-C

Licensed Professional Counselor ~ Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist ~ Perinatal Mental Health Certified

Renée firmly believes that our body, minds, and hearts are wired for connection from the very beginning. These connections can struggle to develop, be injured, or even lost at times. She thus specializes in therapeutic modalities that enhance or restore the quality of connection in the relationship we have with ourselves and others.

Renée works with persons ages 4 and up who are experiencing big feelings, behavioral challenges, anxieties, developmental disruptions, adoption and foster care; anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and parenting challenges. Her approach is a particular fit for those desiring to experience an integrative approach to therapy that involves more than talking: body awareness, movement expression, music listening, play, and creativity.

In her work with children, the relationship between the parent and the child is front and center. If you are a parent looking to get help for your child, in working with Renée you can expect to be actively involved in sessions with your child and in parent-only sessions. This approach is influenced by her training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 1 and Integrative Attachment Family Therapy Level 1 and Level 2.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist with experience in a range of settings over the last 10 years. She is also certified in Perinatal Mental Health, supporting individuals in their reproductive and childbearing journey, with a particular heart for supporting those grieving the loss of a baby. Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and trauma-informed neurodevelopmental approaches serve to offer a holistic conceptualization of her clients’ unique stories and needs.

Her use of movement and body-based interventions are always an invitation and proposed with sound, clinical intuition tailored to the needs and goals of the individual with whom she is working. Renée also believes that integrating faith and spirituality can be important elements to include in the therapeutic process as it suits and is desired by the client. She promotes the development of a strong therapeutic alliance, growth-oriented self-awareness, and embodied hope.

Publications:

Finding Our Way – Fall ’23 Newsletter

My Mentor in Resilience – Samaritan Center Blog

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