Expressive Arts Therapists in Warwick, NY

Here to help you remember who you really are.

People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had painful or traumatic experiences that they are unable to move past. Some feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns or behaviors, or struggle to find fulfillment in relationships or at work. Others may feel burdened with excessive worry, or with feelings of low self worth and inadequacy. I believe that recovery involves healing of the mind and body, and I am trained in several modalities, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), eating disorder treatment, and suicide prevention.

We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.

It is an honor and a privilege to partner with individuals struggling with a wide range of challenges in everyday life. The work I do with those individuals helps to bring forth the beauty, strength and power within each one of us. This shift allows an individual to overcome issues and begin to thrive. I am passionate about this work and hope that passion enhances the quality of the relationships built with everyone I serve.

I am pleased to meet you on your journey of self care and growth. I have been a licensed therapist, LCSW, for over 15 years, obtaining my master's degree from New York University. I have experience working with preteens, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative, and empowering. I believe that fostering a welcoming, safe, and secure therapeutic relationship is important. I want my clients to feel heard, seen and understood.

Welcome! I am licensed in both NY, NC, and SC w/ 12 yrs of professional work experience. I have worked in a variety of settings such as school settings, substance abuse facilities, outpatient facilities, inpatient/hospital behavioral health units, crisis call centers, & private practice settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, as well as a variety of other life stressors. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear or judgement.

“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” – Rumi... I am here to listen to your words, to what you haven't been able to say and to what needs to find a way to be expressed. I offer traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, trauma sensitive yoga (TCTSY), art, play, CBT, etc... I know that you are unique and deserve to be seen. Respect and compassion are the foundations of my practice.

Hello, I have a great passion for serving Youth, Adults and Families. Sometimes we are faced with adversities or changes within our life that can be difficult to deal with and/or ask for help. School, work, relationship and life expectations may cause us to feel stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected or just overall tired. When this happens, we often experience an increase in symptoms of depression, anxiety or past trauma. I work to lessen the stigma and empower individuals to seek help for these concerns in hopes to help to heal & strengthen the person & family.

My goal as a therapist is to help you strengthen your sense of self by engaging your creativity and spirit. Working through a culturally-responsive and antiracist lens, I utilize holistic methods to help you integrate mind, body and spirit. Our work together may include the use of expressive arts, breathing exercises, EMDR and humor to help you feel a sense of freedom and wholeness. These modalities can help you move toward post-traumatic growth, increase resilience, and get in touch with your authentic self. A sense of humor can open up new perspectives and remind us of our capacity for joy.

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 hold compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive space which will help you to express, explore, and work through deeply held feelings and gain clarity and insight into critical areas of your life. I have more than two decades of experience working in various healing and teaching capacities with highly diverse populations of adults, children and families, and I would love to support you on your path. I have formal training in Psychodynamic, Brainspotting (Phases 1-4), EMDR, Parts Work, Somatic, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, ADOS-2 Autism Assessment, and I am Certified in Hypnotherapy.

If you're living with depression, anxiety, feelings of self-doubt, or symptoms of past or current traumas, know that you're not alone. Our work together is a non0-judgmental and safe space for self-inquiry, self-expression, and relief of trauma symptoms. As a trauma-informed and somatic creative arts therapist, our sessions can include creativity, mindfulness based stress reduction techniques, sound, expressive arts, and EMDR.

I have enjoyed the last 35 years working with clients of all age groups in a professional capacity in various settings ; hospitals, clinics, schools and private practice.I now integrate expertise, life experience, and training solely to a small private practice in a calm and serene setting. I help clients develop an individualized approach to cope with life situations, and create a path toward emotional health, comfort, and relief . Are you a mom coping with an ill or learning disabled child, or aging parent? An anxious shy teen with peer issues? Individual with relationship issues? You can develop strategies to cope.