Expressive Arts Therapists in Tuscarawas County, OH

My emphasis is on Trauma-focused mindfulness-based mental health utilizing EMDR, Expressive Arts, and meditation. This allows for improved emotional regulation in hopes of ending suffering. Learning the reasons why you respond to the world the way that you do can bring healing, freedom, and growth into your life. I would love to help you find peace in your inner world.

Hello and welcome! I enjoy working with women, college students, survivors of trauma, folks on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, and anyone facing stress around anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, boundary setting and relationship concerns. I specialize in working with ages 18-40. I value authenticity and transparency and believe the relationship in therapy is the key element to a powerful experience. We get more from therapy when we are open. Often, we are not getting our needs met out of fear or avoidance, and therapy is a great way to practice embodiment, taking space and being present as your authentic self.

People can heal from trauma. But you don't have to do this alone. People pleasing, relationship stress, anger, chronic pain, addictions, shame, insecurity; just a few ways trauma tends to show itself in your life. When people decide to get curious about how the wounding moments in life have impacted their self-worth and worldview, then healing can occur. You deserve to heal. And you deserve support through this process. I help people let go of shame, rediscover who they are, and find reasons to smile again. I would be honored to help discover what healing looks like for you, should you choose to no longer travel that path alone.

I am very passionate about my work with my clients. I use a humanistic and attachment-based approach with a systemic lens. I use a trauma-informed approach. I strive to assist my clients with reaching their goals through supportive reflection, insight building and expressive techniques. I see myself as a compass in a client's journey, assisting them reach their goal destination. I work well with a variety of personality types and presenting concerns, ranging from core attachment injuries to trauma to infidelity to anxiety & depression among others. I use a variety of techniques based on client fit.

"We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize." This quote by Thich Nhat Hanh expresses my belief. For over 20 years in the field of Mental Health, it has been my pleasure to accompany others on their journey, working with all issues including relationships, life transitions, stress managment, habits, health, nutrition, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma and spirituality. My perspective is strength-based and views you, a whole person within your unique situation, rather than the typical pathology based medical model of care.

Hi, I'm Connie. For years I specialized in trauma treatment and I've come to believe that just healing trauma isn't enough...you deserve more. The approach I use is twofold: Together we will gently unwind the trauma that causes you pain, while also connecting with the intuition and intelligence of the body. As trauma heals, there is more room for aliveness, freedom, and a sense of purpose that naturally help you move to the life you long for.

I hold that you inherently deserve unconditional love and acceptance - and that healing must include the internal relationship to Self, in order to welcome a profound connectedness to others. I see trauma not as something wrong with you, but something right - a deep wisdom rising up that must be heard. In collaboration we will design the path that best serves your healing, whether through tools of immediate relief (like parasympathetic release / polyvagal theory) or in long arcs of subtle process toward deeper healing (like Somatic Internal Family Systems and EMDR).

People come to therapy because they want to feel better, plain and simple. But what does that mean? What happens when “talk-therapy” and words are not enough? Sometimes we can understand the source of our problems, but not actually feel any better. The basis of somatic therapy is that it incorporates and unites your body and mind. So instead of saying ‘what happened?’ or 'how does that make you feel?’ I might ask "when you feel joy, what do you notice in your body?” Bringing therapy out of your head and into the body allows for a whole different level of change and healing. My work is based on my training in somatic modalities.

Accepting new clients. A reduce rate is available for those who need it. It's significant that you've taken the first step to seek out a therapist. I specialize in the areas of life transitions, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma recovery, addiction recovery, relationship issues, self compassion, identity formation, spiritual/religious experiences, and creating boundaries with others. It is a honor and great privilege to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the process of healing, self discovery and growth. It is a great joy to partner with clients to support them in coming home to themselves.

Choosing the right therapist to hear your story and support your healing process is a very personal and important decision. I provide therapy that is affirming, holistic, and collaborative, and I create an environment where honest self-exploration and healing can occur. Individuals see me for a range of concerns including anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and gender and sexuality concerns.

As a fellow traveler on the journey of life with a helpful background and expertise, I offer support, opportunities for increased self-awareness and paths to transformation. I provide a mirror to more closely examine and refine our life journeys, increasing happiness, self-confidence and enjoyable relationships

Do you struggle with anger, difficulty communicating, anxiety, depression, grief, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your ability to function, your career, and relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated by just getting through the day? Do you wonder if life could be better? Now more than ever, men face the challenge of safeguarding their families, ensuring financial stability, and managing the pressures of society, often while masking their true emotions with a 'happy face.'"

I have a passion for helping others heal naturally with a focus on you as a Whole Person-Mind, Body, Spiritual Holistic approach. I have been in the field for 21 years now working with children, adolescents, adults. I treat those 18 years old over. I am also licensed in the state of MD and can provide telehealth mainly. I am in MD Optum/UHC, CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicaid insurances. I integrate traditional talk therapy interventions and can use Expressive Arts in sessions. I am also a Certified Facilitator for Dancing Mindfulness, a therapeutic Creative Movement/Meditation practice to assist with somatic awareness.

Life is difficult when you are stuck in the past. I would like to help you remove barriers that prevent you from living the life you desire and deserve. This includes processing past memories and negative beliefs about yourself that get in the way of feeling connected to yourself and others. I work with you to build a solid sense of who you are and investigate ways you feel empowered in your body. We also work on discovering what radical self care and coping skills look like for you and ultimately determine how you can have a life that is centered around what you truly value. And most importantly, increasing experiences of pleasure!

Life experiences and exposure can present constant barriers to living whole. These same experiences can be overwhelming, and keep you stuck in exhausting cycles. Although the steps ahead may be challenging and different from what you have experienced thus far, I encourage you to keep moving. My ideal clients are adults with challenges regarding everyday life, trauma, identity, faith and spirituality issues but committed to the process of self-awareness, healing, and growth.

Virtual sessions only: Access therapy wherever, and from wherever in Ohio! I believe in the power of holistic health and full-spectrum therapy. Individuals and couples welcome! It's my goal to promote positive self-image and self-esteem in all individuals, regardless of any diagnosis. To me, there is nothing more important in session than YOU and what you have come to discuss, and I would be happy to be walk with you along whatever journey you are exploring. Many insurances accepted and self-pay scale offered as well. Reach out today and let's figure out how to make life more manageable, hopeful, and enjoyable. You deserve it!

Maggie Wilson (pronouns: she/her) is an experienced clinical intern with a CT status who works with children, adolescents, and adults. She is studying to become a licensed professional counselor and art therapist. Her specialty interests include: depression, anxiety, coping skills, athletics and sports performance, and health and wellness. She utilizes treatment approaches that are uniquely tailored to each client.

We all have moments where we feel lost in our past and like we can't get a grip on our current daily life. It can be extremely challenging to know if your thoughts are 'normal' or if something is 'wrong' with you and even more so when you feel you do not have people in life that you can connect with on a deep level. Feeling like a crispy (burnt out) mama that isn't doing her best? Wanting some connection? I got you. This shit is hard, but I believe it may be worth it for you. I do have additional training in trauma and eating disorders.

I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds and spiritual traditions, and have experience working with a wide range of mental health issues. I began graduate school for Social Work at the University of Cincinnati, before completing a master's at the University of West Florida. I value a humanistic and client-centered approach by providing a warm, nonjudgmental environment. Using my trauma-informed care training, I empower clients to realize their innate goodness and potential so they can harness their own strengths and make positive changes.