As a former ballet dancer with professional experience, I can relate to what many performing artists experience in their lives. Whether you’re a dancer, actor, singer, or musician, you might embrace the perspective that your craft brings forth an incredible amount of joy; however, it also requires a lot of you.  Self-care is important in this field.  Nourishing your mind and body is paramount as you engage with your talents, and connect with yourself.

Performers tend to be motivated and disciplined.  When struggle occurs, artists might experience trials and tribulations in different ways.  Perfectionistic tendencies might emerge.  Your inner monologue could impact the emotions and behaviors you experience, and vice versa. How do you maintain balance in striving to achieve your personal best?  Goal-setting in this regard can be tempered with embracing realistic expectations.

Is your routine is primarily focused in the arts world?  Are you wondering if you’re missing out on other parts of your life? Are you going on the audition circuit, but finding it hard to land a job?  Are you dealing with rejection?  Is injury a factor?

Some common areas that come up in my work with performing artists include:

Performance Anxiety

Perfectionism

Stress  Management

Coping With Injury 

Career & Life Transitions

The lifestyles that performing artists lead are unique.  Creating a healthy and fulfilling relationship with yourself, as well as your art form, is something that can be explored in therapy.