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 began working with 5th Street Family Counseling after seeing a need in the Frisco area for individual, couple's, and family therapy. I believe that by emphasizing steps in the right direction, people can work through their hardest problems. I help clients identify what goals they have for their lives and work with them to help achieve those goals. Understanding that going to counseling can be...
I am passionate about helping others realign their spirit, soul, and body and empower them to live abundantly free in their thoughts, emotions, health, and relationships. I am a strength-based, trauma-informed therapist. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups to overcome issues related to grief, trauma, addiction, rejection, shame, self-worth, mood, parenting, marriage, ...
I am a psychotherapist ( social worker) with 41 years of clinical experience. I've had the privilege of working with clients in varying stages of life, from early childhood to late adulthood.My many years of training, in different treatment modalities, has led me to develop a very eclectic treatment orientation. Therapy is tailored to the needs of each individual client.....everyone is unique ....
Are you struggling with understanding why things are not working in your life? Trying to sort through all the current challenges and past events on your own can be difficult. Sometimes it can feel almost impossible. Allow me to assist you in your journey of self-discovery and break free of unwanted life patterns. I provide a safe, encouraging environment to explore your past and present life. M...
I offer confidential, comfortable, and private counseling services in an accessible location with plenty of parking. I specialize in family, couples, and teen/children's counseling. I also see many adults for individual counseling on an outpatient basis. I have been helping people dealing with family conflict, divorce, and parenting issues for years and enjoy helping kids of all ages gain a...
Trauma, addiction, and loss can disrupt one's life - and often require professional help. Together, we can process the fueling factors of addiction, emotional pain, or relationship issues. I feel very blessed to bear witness to change and transformation in others (and myself!) everyday through my work. While many therapists claim to be 'trauma-informed', my practice, the Phoenix Center for...
Have you ever thought "I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY" ~or~ "ALL I WANT IS SOME PEACE IN MY LIFE" ??? Most of my clients want the same thing. The good news is I have helped them and I can help you! My clients are not broken. They are hurting, and together we move towards healing and finding solutions. I am eclectic in my approach, and often incorporate experiential methods to enhance traditional talk...
I incorporate a broad range of perspectives and clinical principles in an overall integrative approach to psychotherapy. At the foundation of my work is an appreciation of each individual's capacity to heal and grow and a respect for each individual's path. My desire is to assist people in living an authentic, self-aware, and satisfying life. In my couples work, I strive to assist each partner ...
I prioritize safety and acceptance, while exploring your concerns, and strengths, and finding solutions. In my years of counseling and learning from my clients, I believe that when life's issues feel unmanageable, together we can make sense of your experiences and support your goals. I am passionate about counseling individuals of all ages who struggle with inappropriate eating, unhealthy thoug...
I work with parents and caregivers who are motivated to improve relationships and restore harmony to their lives. Do you wish your kid(s) would just cooperate? Are you tired of yelling, using bribery and/or punishment? Perhaps you've tried one or more of the popular parenting approaches, but without lasting success. Parenting children and adolescents is hard work, but it can also be fun and...
For many years, I have specialized in helping struggling adolescents and families dealing with depression, anxiety, defiance, negative communication/ interaction, and substance abuse. Additionally, I have worked to help children understand and work through traumatic events in their lives as well as guiding couples and families as they find hope in their relationships. Together we can identify a...
I've come to understand that accessing and living in the right emotional state can radically change the state of your life and relationship. I am regularly working with clients who face adult life challenges, trauma, addiction, family system dysfunctions; also I have extensive experience assisting dissatisfied couples wanting to move their relationship to the the net level. In addition, I have...
Aloha! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field with diverse populations and age groups. I am a "local boy" who is familiar with the cultures and traditions in Hawaii. I have served in various roles within the state and private sectors to help people in their homes, communities, residential facilities, and public school...
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults age 21 and over. My interests and expertise center around enhancing self-awareness, self-regard, confidence, and assertiveness; exploring and directly experiencing difficult or painful feelings, and increasing the capacity to accept, understand, and work them through; improving troubled relationships, including fears about, and barriers to, deeper...
***Currently not accepting new clients until January 2021**If you or your family are struggling with issues like substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, or relationship conflicts (infidelity, communication problems, etc.), therapy can be a great way to deal with those struggles. Most people struggle without support for longer than is helpful. People have the innate skills to cope and boun...
