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Dr. Cat Liang | Psychologist & Pole Dancer

@drcatliang

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🧠 clinical psychology + pole dancing
📍 studio in Highland Park Los Angeles @liberated_collective
🌴 mailing list & LA POLE DANCE THERAPY application⬇️

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Let me show you my vision for my COMING SOON pole dance therapy studio + offices 🥹💕

It’s been one HELL of a learning curve and Big Girl lessons in business and commercial real estate. But it’s to make my dreams of helping women/femmes heal through sensual movement come truuueee. I’m so happy to be here, and to have you come along with me!

If you’re interested in my work follow along here or via the links in my bio and I’d love to connect with you! taken in Los Angeles, California by @drcatliang

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The coolest thing happened. My dissertation is now a published article. This actually isn’t my first publication, but it’s the first time I’m the first author in a publication 😉 I love my job. I am so passionate about combining dance and psychology to help people. I’m so grateful that I get to do this. 💗💗💗 by @drcatliang

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This is what I fight for.

My body has been the site of violence, many times over. Violence at the hands of other individuals and as a byproduct of an oppressive system. Vicarious violence every time I am confronted with the fact that violence happens to girls and women every single day.

My body has also been the site of joy, pleasure, and power. And what’s amazing is that I do get a choice in how my body feels sometimes. And I choose to practice joy, pleasure, and power every chance I get.

I’m sure tons of people don’t understand why a survivor of trauma would choose to “dance like that.” Some people probably think that “dancing like that” means that I’m “asking for it.” That I am, perhaps, free p*ssy.

Here’s the thing: I dance like this because it’s FUN. Because I feel powerful. Because it feels good (even if my neck/back hurts the next day lol). Dancing like this helps me cultivate the joy, pleasure, and power I need to go back to Real Life, and fight for a better life for the future. A life where girls and women aren’t victims of male insecurity and power that goes unchecked.

Sometimes, I want to give up. Life is hard. The fight is so long and the end seems to be nowhere in sight. But then I go to dance. I feel my body, the music, and my sisters around me. And I’m reminded- oh, right. This is what it’s all about. The freedom to experience joy, pleasure, and power that hurts no one. This is why I became a psychologist, to study this phenomenon and to facilitate it in a trauma-informed way for other survivors. This is what I’m fighting for.

Thank you @kaylabrenda for the space where I get to practice my joy, pleasure, and power.

And thank you @redllama.media for capturing my practice.

CHOREOGRAPHY by @kaylabrenda
VIDEO by @redllama.media
COMMUNITY @bodylove.sanctuary by @drcatliang

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Self care 💕 by @drcatliang

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I need you to remember that having fun isn’t just a reward for after the work is done. Fun is actually a part of healing (and also just living a life lol). You get to feel good in your body, and nothing bad will happen. I promise.

In fact, when you actually start letting yourself feel good in your body, everything else will click into place. Because you are aligned with who you’re supposed to be in the world. When you let yourself feel good, you won’t let others make you feel bad anymore.

((This is why if you occupy a female body, a Black or brown body, a queer body, a disabled body, an aging body, feeling good when they want us to hurt is mthfckng RESISTANCE.))

I had soo much fun in this @itsclaudiarenee class last weekend. Nothing fills my soul more than dancing with my friends. I love you SO MUCH, Claudia. Thanks for being the most radiant and loving force in the world.

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P.S. This is why there is nothing shameful about being a licensed clinical psychologist and sensual movement/pole dancer 💁🏻‍♀️💋 I am 100% living in my values, and I help others do the same.

CHOREO: @itsclaudiarenee
VIDEO: @redllama.media

#embodiedhealing #somatictherapy #reclaimyourbody #liberationpsychology by @drcatliang

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I’m SO glad that we exist.

If you’re a girl who is also defying all stereotypes, I am SO PROUD OF YOU. We are the change we want to see in this misogynistic world and because of our courage, we will better this world 💕💪

LFGGGG by @drcatliang

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11 days ago

Remember folks, pleasure is wellness.

AND you can make it cute ✨🌊✨

As a licensed psychologist and sex therapist I spend most of my days helping people feel less weird about pleasure, so I am OBSESSED with these @hellonancy_official toys. Cute and not intimidating. I LOVE 💕

I also love supporting a fellow woman- and AAPI-owned small business. Go check them out!

#gifted #pleasureactivism #pleasureiswellness #destigmatizepleasure #sexualhealth by @drcatliang

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14 days ago

My pole dance therapy group happens in person in Los Angeles (highland park) and if you’re interested in learning more and applying to join the next round, follow the link in my bio 💕

#embodiedhealing #losangelestherapy #somatictherapy #somatichealing taken in Los Angeles, California by @drcatliang

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16 days ago

The details🤌🏼 @liberated_collective

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#branddesign #brandidentity #logodesign #designstudio #brandstrategy taken in Los Angeles, California by @drcatliang

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There will always be someone with an opinion about the space you take up. Especially if you’re a woman. Especially if you don’t follow the “good girl” script we’ve all been given.

Fuck that noise.

#poledancing #loudandproud #takeupspace #embodiedhealing #losangelestherapy taken in Los Angeles, California by @drcatliang

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25 days ago

Branding & Visual Identity for @liberated_collective

Design & Art Direction: @madddmilll

Creative Direction: @zackbullll

A massive congratulations to @drcatliang on the launch of her new business!🌱

#branddesignstudio #branding #logodesign #visualidentitydesign #brandinginspiration taken in Scottsdale, Arizona by @drcatliang

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