Experiential Therapy in 04072
Gary D Bingham
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Saco, ME 04072
If you have been having relationship troubles, career concerns, financial issues, struggling to make decisions, feeling down, confused about life in general, having a hard time trusting people, feeling anxious, have struggled with past trauma, or maybe experiencing difficulties avoiding drugs, or alcohol. Maybe you aren't sure about how your life is going but just know you need change, I would like to be your partner in working toward helping you solve whatever challenges you are facing. Let's find a solution together.
If you have been having relationship troubles, career concerns, financial issues, struggling to make decisions, feeling down, confused about life in general, having a hard time trusting people, feeling anxious, have struggled with past trauma, or maybe experiencing difficulties avoiding drugs, or alcohol. Maybe you aren't sure about how your life is going but just know you need change, I would like to be your partner in working toward helping you solve whatever challenges you are facing. Let's find a solution together.
Judith F Prebluda
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Saco, ME 04072 (Online Only)
Openings available for Individuals. Welcome. With warmth, clarity and compassion, I offer help to people suffering from "Wounds of the Heart and Mind": Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, neglect and relationship issues, in both groups and individual. With many years experience in both traditional and mind/body approaches, I integrate Relational Attachment work, Buddhist psychology, Childhood Trauma healing groups and energy medicine practices . I believe that along with real pain and suffering, everyone has a potential healthy Self; often obscured or undeveloped. We can build, hold and nurture that together.
Openings available for Individuals. Welcome. With warmth, clarity and compassion, I offer help to people suffering from "Wounds of the Heart and Mind": Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, neglect and relationship issues, in both groups and individual. With many years experience in both traditional and mind/body approaches, I integrate Relational Attachment work, Buddhist psychology, Childhood Trauma healing groups and energy medicine practices . I believe that along with real pain and suffering, everyone has a potential healthy Self; often obscured or undeveloped. We can build, hold and nurture that together.
Camille Thayer
Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saco, ME 04072
Waitlist for new clients
Camille Thayer LCPC-c is a conditionally licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at New England Family Institute, She has pursued an area of expertise in Family Systems as well as acquired her certification in Telehealth services. Her previous coursework included Counseling Children and Adolescents and has experience working with clients and who have survived trauma. Camille acquired certification for training in Trauma Work as well as IFS techniques. Camille also completed an Externship and certification for training in Emotion Focused Therapy.
Camille Thayer LCPC-c is a conditionally licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at New England Family Institute, She has pursued an area of expertise in Family Systems as well as acquired her certification in Telehealth services. Her previous coursework included Counseling Children and Adolescents and has experience working with clients and who have survived trauma. Camille acquired certification for training in Trauma Work as well as IFS techniques. Camille also completed an Externship and certification for training in Emotion Focused Therapy.
Michaele J Potvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saco, ME 04072 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with older adolescents, young adults through adult who are struggling with behavioral/emotional/or cognitive symptoms related to anxiety and trauma especially developmental trauma. Developmental trauma unlike an intense event, happens through our developmental growth period it is how we learned to see ourselves, sense our own innate human value and how we interacted with the world. This may show up in your life as perfectionism, difficulty doing boundaries or being assertive, difficulty with self care etc. I utilize experiential neuroscience and trauma interventions to help identify and break through barriers
I specialize in working with older adolescents, young adults through adult who are struggling with behavioral/emotional/or cognitive symptoms related to anxiety and trauma especially developmental trauma. Developmental trauma unlike an intense event, happens through our developmental growth period it is how we learned to see ourselves, sense our own innate human value and how we interacted with the world. This may show up in your life as perfectionism, difficulty doing boundaries or being assertive, difficulty with self care etc. I utilize experiential neuroscience and trauma interventions to help identify and break through barriers
Jacqueline Klock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saco, ME 04072 (Online Only)
After working in the social work field for close to 10 years now, I have experience working with individuals of various diagnosis and mental health issues. I enjoy working with individuals who are already motivated to grow and learn but I also enjoy helping inspire clients to grow and learn and become the best version of themselves. I have a lot of experience working with individuals with anxiety and depression symptoms as well as trauma-related issues. I truly want everyone to learn how to live their most fulfilled life and I enjoy helping others figure out how to get there, because it is possible for all of us.
After working in the social work field for close to 10 years now, I have experience working with individuals of various diagnosis and mental health issues. I enjoy working with individuals who are already motivated to grow and learn but I also enjoy helping inspire clients to grow and learn and become the best version of themselves. I have a lot of experience working with individuals with anxiety and depression symptoms as well as trauma-related issues. I truly want everyone to learn how to live their most fulfilled life and I enjoy helping others figure out how to get there, because it is possible for all of us.
Mindy Slovinsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saco, ME 04072
Not accepting new clients
My books are currently closed. Please check back in a few months as I may have some availability. I do not have a waitlist, but I do update this profile when there are openings. *I AM BEST REACHED VIA EMAIL - THANKS!* My goal is to help individuals become more present in their lives and actively engaged in their valued pursuits. Working together, we will identify and address the barriers that keep you from moving forward and experiencing a full life, satisfying relationships, and realizing your educational, occupational, or athletic potential.
My books are currently closed. Please check back in a few months as I may have some availability. I do not have a waitlist, but I do update this profile when there are openings. *I AM BEST REACHED VIA EMAIL - THANKS!* My goal is to help individuals become more present in their lives and actively engaged in their valued pursuits. Working together, we will identify and address the barriers that keep you from moving forward and experiencing a full life, satisfying relationships, and realizing your educational, occupational, or athletic potential.
Victoria St Louis
Counselor, LCPC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saco, ME 04072
Not accepting new clients
You may be experiencing stressors related to relational conflicts, family of origin challenges, parenting children (especially if they have special needs), life transitions or grief and loss. You may be coping with a disability or trauma. I am passionate about collaborating with you to identify your strengths and discover how you can leverage those strengths in building solutions that are congruent with your values and goals, as well as identifying ways to increase your resilience. If you would like to explore your relationship with substances or how your family system impacts you, I would be honored to be a witness to your process.
You may be experiencing stressors related to relational conflicts, family of origin challenges, parenting children (especially if they have special needs), life transitions or grief and loss. You may be coping with a disability or trauma. I am passionate about collaborating with you to identify your strengths and discover how you can leverage those strengths in building solutions that are congruent with your values and goals, as well as identifying ways to increase your resilience. If you would like to explore your relationship with substances or how your family system impacts you, I would be honored to be a witness to your process.
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Experiential Therapy
How does experiential therapy work?
Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.
Is experiential therapy evidence-based?
Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.
How long does experiential therapy last?
The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
Does experiential therapy help with trauma?
Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.