There is ample clinical evidence that shows exercise to be an effective treatment for many types of anxiety and depression. Aerobic exertion releases endorphins, positively effecting mood changes, so it’s no wonder that (other) legitimate therapeutic modalities, that involve physical movement, have emerged over time. Thus, a comparative look is, perhaps, most helpful.

First, there’s “walk and talk therapy,” which is when all, or part, of a therapy session is conducted during a stroll — client and therapist walk side-by-side as they converse, making it easier for clients to relax, release physical tension, breathe deep and receive mind-body insight while processing experiences in a different way. Then, there’s dance/movement therapy, or DMT, an even better comp for Psycletherapy™. It uses movement and nonverbal communication, in addition to talk therapy, to manage psychological and behavioral concerns that words alone do not address. There have been multiple clinical studies that support its physical, intellectual, and emotional health benefits. These include stress reduction, symptom relief from conditions such as anxiety and depression, treating disordered eating, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among other conditions.