Experiential Therapy uses experiences to facilitate growth and change, which assists people with various mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma disorders.
Traditional approaches to counseling usually involve dialogue and communication to work through mental health concerns. Experiential Therapy places people in specific situations where hands-on activities are at the center of the counseling process. This immersive experience can involve art, psychodrama, music, play therapy, or animal-assisted therapy.
Experiential Therapy places you within an experience that brings up thoughts and emotions depending on your specific needs. Your involvement in whatever activity you’re engaging in shows the counselor how you handle situations and issues.
Experiential Therapy can be used simultaneously with other counseling approaches. Your therapist will inquire about thoughts and emotions that arose during the experience. Understanding your perception of what happened during the experience gives your counselor insight into your inner world.
Experiential Therapy’s goal is to explore yourself through your experiences and use this information to inform future choices.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Experiential Therapy
Everyone is destined to experience stress, loneliness, loss, illness, pain, self-defeating choices, uncertainty, relationship or work problems. Sometimes it's hard to know when to ask for help. Seeking therapy does not mean there is something wrong with us. Many individuals are concerned about getting labeled with a mental illness because they are struggling with life issues, traumatic events o...
Having difficulty finding a therapist of color who understands your experience? I understand your struggle. As an African American male, I too had trouble finding a therapist of my own. Being a person of color in our society comes with its own unique experience, along with the everyday struggles and challenges we all face. It’s difficult and frustrating to have to explain this unique experience...
Do you need help recovering from a difficult life experience? Have you faced a disappointment, loss or trauma? Restoration is possible for you. I would love to help you recapture lost joy, hope, and vitality. I am a clinical psychologist who helps adults and teens with a variety of struggles such as depression, ptsd, anxiety, relationship/family hurts and disordered eating. I strive to offer de...
For 25 years, I have helped clients learn skills to reduce anxiety, mood swings, and negative life patterns. My goal is to provide a safe, empathic relationship and focused treatment to help you feel better quickly. We may be a good match if you are experiencing grief or loss, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD from trauma. I also work well with children of alcoholics and famil...
Talking to a therapist is hard; all of those emotions are difficult, being strong all the time for those around you is exhausting. I get it, and I want to make it easier for you. I use interactive techniques that do not leave you sitting on the couch, staring and not knowing what to say. You came looking at this site for a reason; I believe the reason is that you have suffered long enough and a...
I am right here and ready to move through this with you. Whether you are in transition, longing for peace of mind & body, grieving, suffering, stuck, overwhelmed, navigating a relationship, transforming, growing or just maintaining; I want to meet you there. Together we will lean in toward a deeper understanding of you, celebrate your strengths, and build skills that will support fulfillment an...
You've heard the phrase “aging gracefully” and thought, How do I do that? Did you turn 40, 50 or 60 and all of a sudden it seems life took a left turn and you weren’t prepared. Perhaps you feel like you are no longer acknowledged for the things that used to bring you attention. Perhaps aging has brought up past trauma and you feel disconnected from family and friends. Maybe your partner is...
Transformative potential lies at the heart of all wounding. Trauma, loss, relationships and transitions can force us to shift our patterns, re-examine our values, and expand our very sense of Self. Together, we can integrate your past, explore the realities of your present and move towards a future that is engaged, alive and authentic. While much of our time may be spent in conversation, I am...
Jennifer is a doctoral student at Nothcentral University. She specializes in multiple areas including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, couples counseling, family therapy, personality disorders, and more. Jennifer has gained knowledge through her own life of ups and downs, through multiple years of schooling, and working with hundreds of clients over her time as a therapist. She finds value...
There is hope. Feeling stuck, pain, or discomfort is a natural part of being human, but the pain doesn't have to control your daily life. The challenges you face may stem from trauma, addiction, anxiety, or the struggle to make a relationship succeed. I am a body-centered psychotherapist interested in your well-being and in helping you understand the source of your pain. I would like to get to...
Hello! My name is Carolyn, and I am so excited to meet you. I love to work with clients who are in seasons of change, eager to be curious about what is showing up in your life, and open to searching for the life that is full of meaning through values identification. I look forward to walking with you through the next part of your journey, whether that be healing, or exploration! I use a diverse...
Tony is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has extensive experience treating military veterans, active duty personnel, and military dependents for trauma-related issues as well as a host of other concerns. Tony and his family reside in West Knoxville and he is well versed in the Tennessee culture having been raised in East Tennessee. In addition to an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counselin...
Whether you're an individual, couple, or family we all come to crossroads, speed bumps, blockades, or even unwavering ambivalence. Men, women and children may find they lack the skills to cope with the stress, challenges, and difficulties of life including the challenges of mood disorders, thinking disorders, impulse control, emotional regulation, work-life or school-life balance, and relationa...
I utilize an integrative approach that focuses on empowerment of you as an individual within your unique social system to create change in many areas of life. I have experience working in a clinical setting, as well as in the community, with a broad range of client needs, from managing persistent and severe mental health symptoms to personal growth and spiritual exploration. If you are ready to...
In seeking support, you have shifted your perspective toward growth and healing. Human beings are social creatures. We need others. We are hurt by others. We heal in relation to others. We all need support during the challenging times life throws our way. You may feel like you have been here before, and that's normal. You have likely tried countless approaches to resolve a conflict and have run...
