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
Many of my clients report that our work has changed their lives. Clients share that they moved from feeling hopeless to feeling happy to be alive; from being overwhelmed by grief to feeling joyful again, even as they carry their grief; and they share how good and empowering it feels to live from the heart. I specialize in adults and couples (all sexual orientations; all types of relationships)....
I obtained my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University. I specialize in youth and family therapy, in Littleton, CO. I am an Addiction Counselor and a Systemic Art, Play, and Sandplay therapist, currently in candidacy for Licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy. I earned my Bachelor's in Human Services with an emphasis in Rehabilitative Counseling and minors in Art and...
My goal is to help others & provide people with unconditional support that often people are unable to get. My hope is that I can be there to listen to you without judgment & provide you with the most respectful & helpful support you deserve! One of my passions is working with children, adolescents, & families. I work with individuals & families to address issues including anxiety, depression,...
I specialize in working with adults, college students and adolescents dealing with trauma, abuse and dissociation issues, mood disorders, and life changes including transitions, grief and loss issues. Clients seeking lasting change in their lives or just looking for help to identify goals towards finding balance in their daily lives, as well as individuals seeking to align with and live their...
Do you often feel misunderstood? Have you been told to toughen up because you are "too sensitive"? Do you long to feel closer to others but feel overwhelmed by the task? Having the capacity for depth and complexity can be difficult to navigate in our competitive, linear-oriented, results-driven culture. Knowing and accepting yourself for simply "you" (not who others think you should be) is an...
“IMAGINE A PLACE ONLY YOUR SOUL CAN VISION THE HEART OF A CHILD WHO LOOKS, SEES AND LISTENS SHE PAINTS A PICTURE USING EVERY COLOR AND WHAT SHE SEES, SHE SEES IS LIKE NO OTHER ONE WORD, A VOICE UNHEARD YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD WITH EVERYTHING I KNOW YOU'RE MADE OF” P.O.D.............At Eternal Strength Therapeutic Youth Center, we have one core purpose and mission, to tune each youth that enter...
Whether you are looking to begin your journey in healing for the first time or are ready to move past traditional talk therapy and toward understanding the mind-body connection, I am prepared to support you in reaching your goals. I work with teens, adults, and couples who are seeking a therapeutic approach that utilizes evidence-based skill building and research-based approaches to healing...
Achieving Joy's counseling boutique is created to improve the emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness of the LGBTQ community. Our counselor's are diverse, licensed and are active participants within the community. We provide a safe space for individuals and couples to explore monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, complete pre-marital counseling, and create action steps to reach your li...
I am an LMHC, Certified in Trauma and Sex Addiction. I received a BA in psychology from Saint Leo University and my counseling career began with working at The Refuge, an inpatient facility, in 2010 as an intern while I earned my masters degree at Webster University. I am well versed in trauma resolution, chemical dependency, grief therapy, sex and love addiction, somatic experiencing,...
I believe we all have the ability to change and create the life we desire. I am known for taking a more active approach, and yet I understand each person needs to go at their own pace. Providing a warm, safe environment is essential for building trust. It is my goal to build that trust and help guide you to achieve your goals and dreams. It is never too late to discover your authentic self. I h...
*not accepting new clients* Do you ever feel stressed or overwhelmed by others' expectations? Do you sometimes struggle to feel fully engaged with life? Battling with an addiction or eating disorder is a painful process that is driven by secrecy and control. My goal is to help break down these walls and bring what hides in the darkness into the light in a nonjudgmental, caring, and compassionat...
Do you want long lasting and effective change? You do not have to feel "stuck" anymore..no matter how you suffer...or how long....whether with anxiety, depression, weight issues, smoking, trauma, PTSD, life skills or more. Neurofeedback is a "must" for people who feel stuck or who want to have peak performance. Now offering in office and remote neurofeedback. Neurofeedback works with...
PRACTICE IS FULL - NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS. My belief in individuals and families informs my work as a clinician. I believe that because we are all human, we face a variety of struggles throughout our lives. If these struggles seem too much for you to handle at present, perhaps I can come alongside and support you toward insight, growth, and healing. I think that each of us holds the potential to...
THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST, AT THIS TIME I'M NOT TAKING SELF-REFERRALS. I believe therapy is about authentic relationship. A genuine connection. A "corrective" relationship, balancing empathy, attunement, and validation of experience with compassionate confrontation. I come from a place of wanting the best for you and wanting to help you reach your potential. Engaging in therapy can mean stretchi...
GET RELATIONSHIP TOOLS YOU NEED, GAIN POWER OVER ANXIETY, & EXPERIENCE MORE CONFIDENCE. Feel like you're in a revolving door of unsatisfied relationships or having difficulty maintaining the one you have? Wondering if you'll end up alone or marry the wrong person? Has your relationship become one fight after another? Has an infidelity mistake created lack in trust and a total romance bust? Perh...
