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
The clients who I can best help are couples who want to create a strong relationship foundation, bridge differing desires, revitalize sexless (or low-sex) marriage or relationship, recover from an affair, or explore alternative relationships, such as poly or open relationships. I also help men who want to understand themselves and their partners, be amazing lovers, or deal with erectile...
Vulnerability is one of humanity’s greatest strengths. The human capacity to heal, regenerate, and transform is remarkable. I take a holistic approach, mind, body, and spirit, treating the whole person. I consider therapy a partnership, a strong therapeutic alliance, collaborative in nature, where connection and rapport are essential to the therapeutic process. I create a safe, nonjudgmental...
Relationships create the foundation of our lives. They can bring us joy, love, and laughter. They can also trigger old wounds and create confusion, frustration, and pain. We can feel disconnected from those we love, especially if we or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression or the after effects of trauma. If you’re concerned about your intimate relationship, teenager, or family, I c...
While other programs claim to be 'trauma-informed', our practice revolves entirely around trauma therapy. This is what we do best. The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is named after the legendary figure of the phoenix. Mythology suggests that the phoenix dies and is reborn from its own ashes – it is a symbol of transformation and resilience. The phenomenon of growing after...
In therapy we are not trying to fix ourselves, we instead learn how to co-exist, practice self-compassion, and broaden our perspective. Starting therapy can be challenging and can bring up many things that we spend a lot of time and energy avoiding. I will try my best to create a non-judgmental and safe space for you to process what is going on in your life. My approach is trauma-informed and...
Our innate human desire and need for love and connection is undeniable. In my work with families, individuals and partners, I encourage my clients to uncover and share feelings that often lie underneath dysfunctional patterns and interactions. This systemic perspective also values reflection on the impact from our families of origin. I also aim to nurture a strong sense of identity and self wor...
Alison believes in creating a collaborative and nonjudgmental space to help individuals and families process different challenges they have experienced or currently face in life, whether it is big or small. She primarily incorporates Symbolic-Experiential, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and body awareness interventions in her therapeutic style to help individuals and families express their hidd...
I look forward to working with you! My clients are individuals of all ages, although I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and college students and their varied needs and challenges. I can help with such issues as anxiety, grief and loss, social skills, depression, and life transitions. With children, I use many experiential and expressive techniques that produce results while bei...
I am a believer in the human experience and normalizing the suffering that is a part of that experience. I do not take a pathological approach to individuals' mental health. I believe you will suffer within your lifetime and that we can work together to build your capacity for resilience. That being said I understand that some individuals have a chemical imbalance, or may experience psychosis i...
“When you change your mind, you change your life.” This is a beautiful quote that I heard many years ago, and it stuck with me. My name is Casey Ann Johnston, and I recently graduated from Mount Mercy University with a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I look forward to working with all populations and cultures. My passion is helping others reach their goals by utilizing congruent...
Taking care of yourself is an act of kindness. Therapy can be the gift you give yourself. I have 25 years as an outpatient therapist. My theoretical orientation is person-centered. I use a holistic and eclectic approach in therapy, building upon the individual's strengths and inner resources. Therapy sessions are designed to empower the individual and expand their coping skills. Treatment plann...
Therapy doesn’t always mean sitting on a couch! If you're stressed or struggling but don't know if therapy is for you, please contact me. I provide equine-assisted psychotherapy - yup, horses! Working with horses offers a unique opportunity to learn about yourself and practice being the person you want to be. And getting out of the office can help you get out of your head. For your convenience,...
Congratulations on your first step towards a new you! I work hard with clients to transform existing coping mechanisms into healthier coping skills and grounding techniques to manage difficult emotions and stressors that come up in life. I have extensively worked in the field of substance abuse and incorporate psychoeducation into therapy sessions to promote a warm, learning and nonjudgmental...
To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- Christine Olson (she/her/hers) is a LPCC with over five years of clinical experience. She received her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver with an emphasis in Multicultural Counseling. Christine is especially passionate about helping peop...
As you embark on the courageous path of self-discovery and healing, connecting with a caring, collaborative, skillful therapist is a crucial first step. With years of experience, I offer a warm, reflective, and compassionate safe space that will enable you gain clarity, a greater sense of freedom and authenticity by exploring your unconscious and limited thought patterns/beliefs and experientia...
