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
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...
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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...
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I enjoy creating a safe space for people to come just as they are. I've worked directly WITH people for over 27 years. In that time I have become more and more convinced of two things: First, everyone is on a journey. And secondly, everyone's journey involves both beauty and brokenness. I count it a privilege to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families on their journey - as they pursue...
Specialist in: Couples' Therapy for Distressed Couples; Individual Therapy for Resolving Painful Issues; and Dealing with Major Life Changes including beginning or ending relationships, illness, grief and death Over thirty-nine years of experience, and many years of advanced clinical training, I am skilled in working with almost any issue.I have led & staffed Workshops worldwide that deal with...
Therapy can provide children a safe and supportive way to learn to identify and express their experiences and feelings; and make progress with social integration, growth, and development. They can develop skills to understand and work through psychosocial challenges. They have the opportunity to gain self-awareness and experience social and emotional success. Creating happiness is what parents...
The key to emotional health and happiness is nurturing the authentic self, the source of one's primary needs and feelings. When we neglect this essential task, our ability to love and work is compromised. Depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors are often signs of alienation from the self. In my work, I integrate psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and experiential techniques to help each...
Do you suffer from emotional pain, depression, anxiety, poor sleep, loss of a loved one? Do you feel lonely? Maybe you had trauma that is still affecting you? We can help you feel better, find your strengths, overcome weaknesses, improve self-esteem, increase confidence. Change is possible! We offer low rates to make therapy affordable. We take many insurance plans, and if we don't take yours, ...
Interested in trying something different? Therapy can be much more than sitting in a dim office talking about your problems. Many people benefit from taking an active and nature-based approach to their therapy. I provide experiential counseling services, often incorporating activities like hiking, rock climbing, yoga, Tai Chi, and various mindfulness exercises. This approach is highly effective...
