Experiential Therapy in 07006
Shana Dastur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Consider the messages you learned from your family growing up, and how those life lessons found their way into the way you view the world. How do they inform the way you see yourself? What is their impact on how you connect to others in relationships? In our work together we uncover deeply held beliefs about others and the world that may be causing us to repeat unhelpful patterns of behavior. Repeating these patterns can cause us to feel a myriad of negative feelings- confusion, frustration and loneliness. I aim to create a warm, empathic and caring relationship that allows you to feel heard and understood.
Consider the messages you learned from your family growing up, and how those life lessons found their way into the way you view the world. How do they inform the way you see yourself? What is their impact on how you connect to others in relationships? In our work together we uncover deeply held beliefs about others and the world that may be causing us to repeat unhelpful patterns of behavior. Repeating these patterns can cause us to feel a myriad of negative feelings- confusion, frustration and loneliness. I aim to create a warm, empathic and caring relationship that allows you to feel heard and understood.
Cindy Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, ACS, ATCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Hello, are you looking to make a change in some way...? My personal goal as a therapist is to help people express themselves and be their best. In order to do this, I utilize talk and the creative arts therapies. You may discover the mode of therapy that best suits you. You may find the grounding you need in your life, learn new coping skills, and see your ability to reach your full potential by making connections that you may not see on your own.
Hello, are you looking to make a change in some way...? My personal goal as a therapist is to help people express themselves and be their best. In order to do this, I utilize talk and the creative arts therapies. You may discover the mode of therapy that best suits you. You may find the grounding you need in your life, learn new coping skills, and see your ability to reach your full potential by making connections that you may not see on your own.
Amelia Kaplan Romanowsky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who specializes in adult and couples therapy. I help you feel more understood and supported in your relationships. I have extensive training in working with emotions, as well as understanding behavior and how to make positive changes in your life. There are always good reasons why you do what you do. We collaborate to understand what is getting in your way so you can achieve your goals. I can help you have better relationships.
I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who specializes in adult and couples therapy. I help you feel more understood and supported in your relationships. I have extensive training in working with emotions, as well as understanding behavior and how to make positive changes in your life. There are always good reasons why you do what you do. We collaborate to understand what is getting in your way so you can achieve your goals. I can help you have better relationships.
Resilience DBT & Eating Recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Welcome to our practice. We are trained and experienced Eating Disorder and DBT Specialists - Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult. We have been in Montclair for over 25 years and have seen two generations of families find their wholeness when their loved one is well again. Empowering families to support one another is our specialty. As Eating Disorder Specialists, we treat the full range of Eating Disorders - Anorexia, ARFID, Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia, Body Dysmorphia, and Binge Eating Disorder. We offer evidenced-based treatment - Family Based Treatement (FBT) CBT-E, and DBT-ED. We know full recovery is possible. You got this!
Welcome to our practice. We are trained and experienced Eating Disorder and DBT Specialists - Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult. We have been in Montclair for over 25 years and have seen two generations of families find their wholeness when their loved one is well again. Empowering families to support one another is our specialty. As Eating Disorder Specialists, we treat the full range of Eating Disorders - Anorexia, ARFID, Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia, Body Dysmorphia, and Binge Eating Disorder. We offer evidenced-based treatment - Family Based Treatement (FBT) CBT-E, and DBT-ED. We know full recovery is possible. You got this!
Sue Waldman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCC, ACS
Verified Verified
North Caldwell, NJ 07006
Do you want to feel better about yourself and your life? Are you challenged with relationship issues, low self -esteem or your body image? Are you suffering from grief, anxiety or depression? I am easy to talk to. I establish a safe, trustworthy relationship in which you can be yourself and express your deepest fears and concerns. Together, we examine self-defeating thoughts & behavior, identify life-transforming choices, learn new ways to manage disruptive feelings, cultivate effective communication skills and work on discovering joy, intimacy and meaning in life. Most importantly, I will help you love who you are and the life you are living.
Do you want to feel better about yourself and your life? Are you challenged with relationship issues, low self -esteem or your body image? Are you suffering from grief, anxiety or depression? I am easy to talk to. I establish a safe, trustworthy relationship in which you can be yourself and express your deepest fears and concerns. Together, we examine self-defeating thoughts & behavior, identify life-transforming choices, learn new ways to manage disruptive feelings, cultivate effective communication skills and work on discovering joy, intimacy and meaning in life. Most importantly, I will help you love who you are and the life you are living.
Paula Ochs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TEP
Verified Verified
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Not accepting new clients
I am a highly experienced family therapist, supervisor, and educator, practicing in northern NJ. I have worked with hundreds of clients over the past 25 years. I work with young children and adolescents and their families as well as couples on a wide variety of issues. I believe all problems can be helped by improving connections with others. Children's problems are always helped by strengthening the parent/child bond especially when crises like separation, divorce, illness and death arise. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and have the highest credential available in Psychodrama. I teach family therapy at the institute level.
I am a highly experienced family therapist, supervisor, and educator, practicing in northern NJ. I have worked with hundreds of clients over the past 25 years. I work with young children and adolescents and their families as well as couples on a wide variety of issues. I believe all problems can be helped by improving connections with others. Children's problems are always helped by strengthening the parent/child bond especially when crises like separation, divorce, illness and death arise. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and have the highest credential available in Psychodrama. I teach family therapy at the institute level.
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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.