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
I help people with difficult past learn about their brain and how to manage it so they can have a more productive future. Together we will make obtainable goals, collaborate in understanding your past, and build a beneficial therapeutic relationship to conquer your psychological needs. I offer accessible and affordable therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples in person at my offices in Tacom...
I am originally from Florida, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Florida State University. I completed my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. I enjoy helping others and making people feel heard and understood. My training at Marymount has shaped me into an effective counselor, using approaches that utilize a combination of techniques...
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The Becoming: Counseling and Wellness, PLLC is a community of practitioners dedicated to helping our clients live fully as their true selves. With offices in West Nashville, TN and the Green Hills area, we offer outpatient mental health therapy, health coaching, telehealth, and clinical assessment services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our licensed clinicians have specializatio...
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I specialize in working with Children and Adults that may need an alternative setting for treatment. I have a clinical office but also provide experiential therapy with horses in a farm setting. Many clients find this setting less intimidating and I am able to find the right setting for each client based on their preferences and needs. I offer individual, family, and group therapy in either an...
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Hello and welcome to Canyon Pines Counseling - I look forward to doing good work with you in healing, growing, and overcoming life’s many challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, individuals, and families for over 20 years through backcountry guiding, art therapy, coaching, adventure education, experiential groups, 12-step programs, and counseling with several diverse populations....
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Seeking therapy is a courageous step. Whether it is a desire for change, growth, or answers to your life’s pressing questions, sifting through your story is a brave and important task. I utilize an experiential, client-centered approach with couples, families, and individuals of all ages. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Grief Counseling, and Spiritual Direction and have...
As a therapist, I strive to ensure that the largest influence on your life story is your genuine self, not judgment, worry, fear, or external entities. To do this, I help you: identify what has held you down or is holding you back, discard unnecessary judgment, and leave behind what no longer serves you, so that you can embrace positive change. My therapeutic style is holistic, considering the...
