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Joe Fath
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, BFA
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130  (Online Only)
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Thank you for taking time to explore options for your wellness. Together we will work to increase your comfort and understanding for the challenges you are facing. We will explore concerns and celebrate your successes. We will navigate the complexities that arise from adjustments to your life and utilize helpful strategies to manage and overcome these obstacles.
Thank you for taking time to explore options for your wellness. Together we will work to increase your comfort and understanding for the challenges you are facing. We will explore concerns and celebrate your successes. We will navigate the complexities that arise from adjustments to your life and utilize helpful strategies to manage and overcome these obstacles.
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Paul Lenarduzzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Paul, and I'm here to offer you the keys to understanding yourself, identifying the true issues affecting your functioning, finding and building on your strengths, and unlocking your potential. With a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges, I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families facing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, trauma, as well as behavioral and emotional issues.
Hi, I'm Paul, and I'm here to offer you the keys to understanding yourself, identifying the true issues affecting your functioning, finding and building on your strengths, and unlocking your potential. With a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges, I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families facing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, trauma, as well as behavioral and emotional issues.
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Expressive Arts Therapists

What happens in expressive arts therapy?

In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.

How long does expressive arts therapy take?

An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.

How does expressive arts therapy help children?

Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.

What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?

Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.