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Aaryn Elizabeth Spaulding
Creative Arts Therapist, MS, LCAT, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Margaretville, NY 12455
My ideal client is anyone who feels unseen and unheard. Those who struggle with expressing themselves through words and desire to find expression, healing and release through alternative routes such as movement and the creative arts.
My ideal client is anyone who feels unseen and unheard. Those who struggle with expressing themselves through words and desire to find expression, healing and release through alternative routes such as movement and the creative arts.
(845) 237-3812 View (845) 237-3812

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Evolutionary Psychotherapy & Holistic Healing
LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Kingston, NY 12401
We infuse mental health counseling with movement, music, visualization, meditation, aromatherapy, expressive arts, nature, and breathwork.
We are currently accepting clients including children, teens, adults, couples, and families! We also offer many options for group therapy and community events.
We infuse mental health counseling with movement, music, visualization, meditation, aromatherapy, expressive arts, nature, and breathwork.
We are currently accepting clients including children, teens, adults, couples, and families! We also offer many options for group therapy and community events.
(914) 415-7861 View (914) 415-7861
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Jessie Gaworecki
LCAT, R-DMT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Manlius, NY 13104
Are you someone who is looking to do more than talk about what's challenging you? Delfina Piretti shares the essence of expressive arts therapy: "Each art form is a gateway to the deepest aspects of the self, reawakening a language of image and metaphor and expressing what often cannot be put into words." If you want to embark on a deepening journey into your body and soul, ready to explore areas such as movement, art, mindfulness, and spiritual practice, and in doing so, are ready to grow your awareness of yourself as a whole, I am here for you.
Are you someone who is looking to do more than talk about what's challenging you? Delfina Piretti shares the essence of expressive arts therapy: "Each art form is a gateway to the deepest aspects of the self, reawakening a language of image and metaphor and expressing what often cannot be put into words." If you want to embark on a deepening journey into your body and soul, ready to explore areas such as movement, art, mindfulness, and spiritual practice, and in doing so, are ready to grow your awareness of yourself as a whole, I am here for you.
(315) 302-1767 View (315) 302-1767
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Gail Giunta
Counselor, LMHC, MA, BFA
Verified Verified
Peekskill, NY 10566  (Online Only)
Please visit my website to learn more about my approach to therapy and Book Online via Zocdoc for an inital session: www.gailmarinagiunta.com Anxiety and Fear have a grip on you? Feeling anxious, stuck, or worried about your next steps? Experiencing intense fear, even Panic of the unknown? My therapeutic approach includes utilizing integrative and pro-active approaches which consists of CBT, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness & Positive Psychology, and Somatic (body-centered) tools & techniques to help clients formulate and take ownership of attaining their personal growth goals.
Please visit my website to learn more about my approach to therapy and Book Online via Zocdoc for an inital session: www.gailmarinagiunta.com Anxiety and Fear have a grip on you? Feeling anxious, stuck, or worried about your next steps? Experiencing intense fear, even Panic of the unknown? My therapeutic approach includes utilizing integrative and pro-active approaches which consists of CBT, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness & Positive Psychology, and Somatic (body-centered) tools & techniques to help clients formulate and take ownership of attaining their personal growth goals.
(646) 461-4370 View (646) 461-4370
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Haley Van Alstyne
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Additionally, I work with Gestalt Therapy bringing into focus all of your parts, and connection to your body, as well as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, as well as expressive arts modalities to support verbal and emotional processing.
Hi there! Welcome, and I am glad you are here. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have been working with individuals, and families for the past five years in private clinics, day treatment, and school based settings. Taking the first step in therapy is always the hardest part, but every step after that I will be there to help support you in your personal growth and development. In working with me, I will provide a safe, empathic, supportive, and genuine relationship to help you work through whatever brings you in.
Additionally, I work with Gestalt Therapy bringing into focus all of your parts, and connection to your body, as well as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, as well as expressive arts modalities to support verbal and emotional processing.
Hi there! Welcome, and I am glad you are here. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have been working with individuals, and families for the past five years in private clinics, day treatment, and school based settings. Taking the first step in therapy is always the hardest part, but every step after that I will be there to help support you in your personal growth and development. In working with me, I will provide a safe, empathic, supportive, and genuine relationship to help you work through whatever brings you in.
(518) 809-7973 View (518) 809-7973
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Eric Carlson
Counselor, MS, CAS, CASAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Saugerties, NY 12477
I offer individual, group therapy and retreats that integrate multiple therapeutic modalities including: mindfulness, bioenergetics, Reiki, expressive arts, audiovisual entrainment, aromotherapy, and breathwork.
My name is Eric Carlson and I am the founder and director of Brainwise Solutions LLC, an innovative practice that offers counseling, mindfulness groups, plant medicine integration counseling, meditation products, retreats and organizational training and consultation. My 30 plus years as a therapist , college professor, and trainer have taught me that the decision to seek therapy is not an easy one and difficulty in overcoming past wounds is rarely related to lack of effort. My compassionate and caring philosophy combined with best practice multi-modal therapeutic approaches allows me to help a wide variety of people.
I offer individual, group therapy and retreats that integrate multiple therapeutic modalities including: mindfulness, bioenergetics, Reiki, expressive arts, audiovisual entrainment, aromotherapy, and breathwork.
My name is Eric Carlson and I am the founder and director of Brainwise Solutions LLC, an innovative practice that offers counseling, mindfulness groups, plant medicine integration counseling, meditation products, retreats and organizational training and consultation. My 30 plus years as a therapist , college professor, and trainer have taught me that the decision to seek therapy is not an easy one and difficulty in overcoming past wounds is rarely related to lack of effort. My compassionate and caring philosophy combined with best practice multi-modal therapeutic approaches allows me to help a wide variety of people.
(518) 313-3554 View (518) 313-3554
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Elizabeth A Rogers
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Woodstock, NY 12498  (Online Only)
I support creatives and facilitate expressive arts in session.
Therapy provides a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore one’s current life situations and ongoing patterns such as how we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy is a source of support when life events overwhelm us or conditions such as anxiety or depression affect our well being. We may discover in therapy that beliefs or ways of behaving no longer serve us and new ideas and ways of being can be discovered and learned that bring greater ease and enjoyment to our lives
I support creatives and facilitate expressive arts in session.
Therapy provides a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore one’s current life situations and ongoing patterns such as how we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy is a source of support when life events overwhelm us or conditions such as anxiety or depression affect our well being. We may discover in therapy that beliefs or ways of behaving no longer serve us and new ideas and ways of being can be discovered and learned that bring greater ease and enjoyment to our lives
(347) 970-7731 View (347) 970-7731
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Melinda Ferraraccio
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCAT-lp
Not Verified Not Verified
Pleasantville, NY 10570  (Online Only)
Expressive arts therapy is a multi disciplinary support approach that focuses on our desire to shape our world—through music, theater, poetry, dance, or other artistic modality—as a tool to help create change.
Have you ever felt rooted in one spot unable to pull your feet out of the heavy mud and move forward? Maybe you had a recent disappointment? Perhaps you or your child have experienced a tragedy or loss? Or possibly, you have great ideas just waiting to surface! My goal is to create a safe space where you can develop your creative problem solving skills, renew your sense of adventure, and strengthen your sense of self. I believe in the importance of our mind-body connection and the healing nature of self expression and communication through art making.
Expressive arts therapy is a multi disciplinary support approach that focuses on our desire to shape our world—through music, theater, poetry, dance, or other artistic modality—as a tool to help create change.
Have you ever felt rooted in one spot unable to pull your feet out of the heavy mud and move forward? Maybe you had a recent disappointment? Perhaps you or your child have experienced a tragedy or loss? Or possibly, you have great ideas just waiting to surface! My goal is to create a safe space where you can develop your creative problem solving skills, renew your sense of adventure, and strengthen your sense of self. I believe in the importance of our mind-body connection and the healing nature of self expression and communication through art making.
(914) 350-5886 View (914) 350-5886
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Elizabeth Rogers
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MFA
Verified Verified
Woodstock, NY 12498
I support creatives and facilitate expressive arts in session.
Therapy provides a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore one’s current life situations and ongoing patterns such as how we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy is a source of support when life events overwhelm us or conditions such as anxiety or depression affect our well being. We may discover in therapy that beliefs or ways of behaving no longer serve us and new ideas and ways of being can be discovered and learned that bring greater ease and enjoyment to our lives
I support creatives and facilitate expressive arts in session.
Therapy provides a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore one’s current life situations and ongoing patterns such as how we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy is a source of support when life events overwhelm us or conditions such as anxiety or depression affect our well being. We may discover in therapy that beliefs or ways of behaving no longer serve us and new ideas and ways of being can be discovered and learned that bring greater ease and enjoyment to our lives
(518) 263-0864 View (518) 263-0864
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Amy Mack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manlius, NY 13104
I strive to help children and teens feel seen, heard, and validated, with play and expressive arts as their language.
Hello and welcome! Whether you’re seeking counseling for yourself or your child, I am here to help. I specialize in counseling for adults & children. I am a trauma responsive therapist, whose approach is grounded in the understanding the science of connection and that the brain has the capacity to change and heal. I understand that the process of internalizing someone who is safe, connected, and coregulated, leads to growth in regulation. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship and environment in which goodness and worth are reflected, as well as support you as the client, to cultivate the same experiences in your own life.
I strive to help children and teens feel seen, heard, and validated, with play and expressive arts as their language.
Hello and welcome! Whether you’re seeking counseling for yourself or your child, I am here to help. I specialize in counseling for adults & children. I am a trauma responsive therapist, whose approach is grounded in the understanding the science of connection and that the brain has the capacity to change and heal. I understand that the process of internalizing someone who is safe, connected, and coregulated, leads to growth in regulation. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship and environment in which goodness and worth are reflected, as well as support you as the client, to cultivate the same experiences in your own life.
(315) 322-9372 View (315) 322-9372
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Adam O'Brien
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Chatham, NY 12037
General mental health, trauma (PTSD), stress, addictions, dissociation (DD/DID), anxiety, panic, anger, grief/loss, problem behaviors, spiritual crises, integrative medicine, Neurofeedback, Expressive Arts, and psychedelic integration/cannabis guide.
Looking to reduce or eliminate symptoms of PTSD, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, dissociation? We provide comprehensive trauma-focused care to help support your personal growth and individual goals.
General mental health, trauma (PTSD), stress, addictions, dissociation (DD/DID), anxiety, panic, anger, grief/loss, problem behaviors, spiritual crises, integrative medicine, Neurofeedback, Expressive Arts, and psychedelic integration/cannabis guide.
Looking to reduce or eliminate symptoms of PTSD, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, dissociation? We provide comprehensive trauma-focused care to help support your personal growth and individual goals.
(518) 547-6551 View (518) 547-6551
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Jasmine N Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, NY 10940
Through my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality Counseling, Expressive Arts Training, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to name a few, I am confident that I can help you with developing coping skills and various strategies to help you in your time of need.
Do you need someone to talk to? I am accepting new patients both in-person and via Telehealth. I have over 15 years of experience as a social worker and have worked in Behavioral Health Centers, Department of Corrections, Board of Education, and Forensic settings for over ten years. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My experience includes working with children and adults diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Conduct Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Suicidal/Homicidal Ideation, and Personality Disorders.
Through my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality Counseling, Expressive Arts Training, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to name a few, I am confident that I can help you with developing coping skills and various strategies to help you in your time of need.
Do you need someone to talk to? I am accepting new patients both in-person and via Telehealth. I have over 15 years of experience as a social worker and have worked in Behavioral Health Centers, Department of Corrections, Board of Education, and Forensic settings for over ten years. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My experience includes working with children and adults diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Conduct Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Suicidal/Homicidal Ideation, and Personality Disorders.
(845) 579-7916 View (845) 579-7916
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Brittany Cebula
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Latham, NY 12110
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, incorporate IFS and Ego State and creative/expressive arts approaches.
I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 9 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. My experiences include working with adolescents and young adults in both an outpatient setting as well as in higher levels of intensive care. I specialize in working with individuals with a wide range of struggles including those seeking to explore ways to better manage stress, build healthy relationships, navigate processing traumatic events, and identify healthy coping skills to increase ability to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, incorporate IFS and Ego State and creative/expressive arts approaches.
I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 9 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. My experiences include working with adolescents and young adults in both an outpatient setting as well as in higher levels of intensive care. I specialize in working with individuals with a wide range of struggles including those seeking to explore ways to better manage stress, build healthy relationships, navigate processing traumatic events, and identify healthy coping skills to increase ability to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.
(518) 625-8706 View (518) 625-8706
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Claudia Forest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, TRE
Verified Verified
Kingston, NY 12401
Drawing on my background as a musician, writer, and dancer, I use creativity and expressive arts to access emotions, discover a new narrative, and find meaning in your experiences.
Getting support is more important than ever. I help clients adjust to change, including loss, overcome difficulties with relationships of all kinds, address attachment issues, PTSD, and anxiety. I work collaboratively—a strong connection between therapist and client is the foundation of good therapy. Listening deeply to clients, I draw on 40 years as a somatic practitioner (incl. 10 years as a massage therapist) and use intuition, empathy, compassion, and humor to help guide the process. I integrate proven and effective mind-body techniques to alleviate chronic stress and pain and achieve wellness through life-style changes.
Drawing on my background as a musician, writer, and dancer, I use creativity and expressive arts to access emotions, discover a new narrative, and find meaning in your experiences.
Getting support is more important than ever. I help clients adjust to change, including loss, overcome difficulties with relationships of all kinds, address attachment issues, PTSD, and anxiety. I work collaboratively—a strong connection between therapist and client is the foundation of good therapy. Listening deeply to clients, I draw on 40 years as a somatic practitioner (incl. 10 years as a massage therapist) and use intuition, empathy, compassion, and humor to help guide the process. I integrate proven and effective mind-body techniques to alleviate chronic stress and pain and achieve wellness through life-style changes.
(914) 745-6853 View (914) 745-6853
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Lis Elle Werth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, SEP, AMFT, LMHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, NY 12498
Working with me may include elements of: somatic work, expressive arts, IFS, parts work, dream work, emotional regulation/DBT skills, harm reduction, collaborative grounding, and sacred humor.
I specialize in couples and relationship work. Clients I tend to work with are individuals, couples, and those in relationship who may identify as: unsure, big dreamers, creatives, somatically curious, spiritual seekers, longing for belonging, gender expansive, queer, non-heteronormative, neurodivergent, anxious, depressed, grieving, insecure, psychedelically-inclined, powerfully sensitive, emotionally dysregulated, substance users, attempting intimacy and deep relationship with others, and/or trauma survivors. I am offering ketamine-assisted therapy for NY residents. I am also an SEP.
Working with me may include elements of: somatic work, expressive arts, IFS, parts work, dream work, emotional regulation/DBT skills, harm reduction, collaborative grounding, and sacred humor.
I specialize in couples and relationship work. Clients I tend to work with are individuals, couples, and those in relationship who may identify as: unsure, big dreamers, creatives, somatically curious, spiritual seekers, longing for belonging, gender expansive, queer, non-heteronormative, neurodivergent, anxious, depressed, grieving, insecure, psychedelically-inclined, powerfully sensitive, emotionally dysregulated, substance users, attempting intimacy and deep relationship with others, and/or trauma survivors. I am offering ketamine-assisted therapy for NY residents. I am also an SEP.
(510) 369-1702 View (510) 369-1702
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Michele Galea Bertelle
Counselor, MS, LMHC, KAP, RPT
Verified Verified
Hudson, NY 12534  (Online Only)
With specialized training in mindfulness-based psychotherapy, expressive arts therapy, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, and play therapy, my clinical experience has included working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in community mental health, college, acute care, and hospital settings.
What is your vision of wellness? What would you say are the most defining features of your very own, very personally envisioned, one precious life well-lived? Let's collaborate, define this vision, and design a therapeutic treatment plan that is individualized, goal oriented, and person centered. If you are seeking tools to enhance insight and empathy, to increase skillfulness and emotion regulation, or to strengthen interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance, let's collaborate together.
With specialized training in mindfulness-based psychotherapy, expressive arts therapy, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, and play therapy, my clinical experience has included working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in community mental health, college, acute care, and hospital settings.
What is your vision of wellness? What would you say are the most defining features of your very own, very personally envisioned, one precious life well-lived? Let's collaborate, define this vision, and design a therapeutic treatment plan that is individualized, goal oriented, and person centered. If you are seeking tools to enhance insight and empathy, to increase skillfulness and emotion regulation, or to strengthen interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance, let's collaborate together.
(518) 255-7394 View (518) 255-7394
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Evi Fisher
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
I offer psychotherapy and specialize in expressive arts therapies.
Psychotherapy, to me, is about getting to know and accept yourself, gaining an understanding of how you relate to yourself and the world around you, learning better ways to manage emotions and healing past traumas in order to live your happiest, healthiest life. I use a combination of traditional talk therapy and various expressive modalities to help clients reach their healing goals.
I offer psychotherapy and specialize in expressive arts therapies.
Psychotherapy, to me, is about getting to know and accept yourself, gaining an understanding of how you relate to yourself and the world around you, learning better ways to manage emotions and healing past traumas in order to live your happiest, healthiest life. I use a combination of traditional talk therapy and various expressive modalities to help clients reach their healing goals.
(518) 348-5734 View (518) 348-5734
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Jennifer C Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New Paltz, NY 12561
Expressive arts, somatic-based interventions, talking, and connecting are offered as I hold space for you.
I work with school-aged children, teens, adults, and elders who are motivated to work on issues of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and adjustment challenges. I work with several different modalities and we will decide together what fits best within your treatment. My goal for you is to feel safe while exploring and healing from your presenting issue/life situation.
Expressive arts, somatic-based interventions, talking, and connecting are offered as I hold space for you.
I work with school-aged children, teens, adults, and elders who are motivated to work on issues of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and adjustment challenges. I work with several different modalities and we will decide together what fits best within your treatment. My goal for you is to feel safe while exploring and healing from your presenting issue/life situation.
(845) 712-4188 View (845) 712-4188
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Lisa Papantoniou
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beacon, NY 12508
As a licensed clinical art therapist with over 17 years of experience, I take an integrative and humanistic approach utilizing expressive arts and trauma-informed techniques.
If you are looking for a holistic and empowering approach to therapy, Creative Arts Therapy may be the perfect fit for you. Our person-centered approach combines artistic expression and talk therapy techniques to help individuals cultivate self-awareness, foster emotional well-being, and facilitate personal growth. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or going through a life transition, our practice provides as a safe and supportive environment to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences through creative expression. Let us help you on your journey of self discovery and transformation.
As a licensed clinical art therapist with over 17 years of experience, I take an integrative and humanistic approach utilizing expressive arts and trauma-informed techniques.
If you are looking for a holistic and empowering approach to therapy, Creative Arts Therapy may be the perfect fit for you. Our person-centered approach combines artistic expression and talk therapy techniques to help individuals cultivate self-awareness, foster emotional well-being, and facilitate personal growth. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or going through a life transition, our practice provides as a safe and supportive environment to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences through creative expression. Let us help you on your journey of self discovery and transformation.
(845) 523-6582 View (845) 523-6582
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Nyack Holistic Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Nyack, NY 10960
* DEPRESSION- ANXIETY- STRESS- TRAUMA- RELATIONSHIPS- MIDLIFE- LIFE TRANSITION - GRIEF AND LOSS - PHYSICAL ILLNESS - LIFE-PATH AND PURPOSE * I work with many individuals who feel that they have come to a crossroad, that their life situation is troubled or unfulfilling. Issues of low self esteem, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or various stress related symptoms are common. Many tools are offered to assist the journey towards self empowerment and mastery, increased happiness and fulfillment. My approach include: in depth heart centered dialogue; mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral , emotional healing; meditation and expressive arts.
* DEPRESSION- ANXIETY- STRESS- TRAUMA- RELATIONSHIPS- MIDLIFE- LIFE TRANSITION - GRIEF AND LOSS - PHYSICAL ILLNESS - LIFE-PATH AND PURPOSE * I work with many individuals who feel that they have come to a crossroad, that their life situation is troubled or unfulfilling. Issues of low self esteem, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or various stress related symptoms are common. Many tools are offered to assist the journey towards self empowerment and mastery, increased happiness and fulfillment. My approach include: in depth heart centered dialogue; mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral , emotional healing; meditation and expressive arts.
(845) 867-2495 View (845) 867-2495
Expressive Arts Therapists

What happens in expressive arts therapy?

In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.

How long does expressive arts therapy take?

An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.

How does expressive arts therapy help children?

Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.

What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?

Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.