Experiential Therapy in 30009

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Krista Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
I am a pre-licensed counselor providing therapeutic services to tweens, teens, and young adults. My area of specialty is the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, dysthymia, and adjustment disorder. My approach to therapy is grounded in a person-centered framework, allowing me to tailor the modality of therapy to best fit the individual needs of each client. With this integrative approach, I find myself drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Experiential Therapy.
I am a pre-licensed counselor providing therapeutic services to tweens, teens, and young adults. My area of specialty is the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, dysthymia, and adjustment disorder. My approach to therapy is grounded in a person-centered framework, allowing me to tailor the modality of therapy to best fit the individual needs of each client. With this integrative approach, I find myself drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Experiential Therapy.
(470) 688-5502 View (470) 688-5502
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Andi Dangerfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009  (Online Only)
I take a creative and person-centered approach to therapy. I love to work with people from diverse backgrounds to empower them through the use of art and talk therapy. I believe in working with you - the individual - to find the form of expression that benefits you most. We can adapt our plan of care to serve your unique needs, strengths, and desires for treatment. Perhaps you've found yourself doubting your life's direction. My passion comes from helping my clients create a new way forward through a collaborative approach. Let's make a commitment to building up your true, authentic self.
I take a creative and person-centered approach to therapy. I love to work with people from diverse backgrounds to empower them through the use of art and talk therapy. I believe in working with you - the individual - to find the form of expression that benefits you most. We can adapt our plan of care to serve your unique needs, strengths, and desires for treatment. Perhaps you've found yourself doubting your life's direction. My passion comes from helping my clients create a new way forward through a collaborative approach. Let's make a commitment to building up your true, authentic self.
(404) 531-2603 View (404) 531-2603
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Cameron Froude
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009  (Online Only)
Are you looking for relief from stress, worry, insomnia, or low mood? Has your partnership lost its sparkle? Does your body feel on edge and exhausted? Life doesn’t have to be so hard. Let’s work together and achieve the goals that have been just out of reach. E-mail me today and let's schedule a free consult. During that consult, we will discuss your strengths & the barriers that have held you back. Together, we will develop a customized program to meet your exact needs. All of our programs include top-tier, evidence-based interventions, like EMDR, Gottman Couple Method, Cognitive Processing, and more. Call today to schedule!
Are you looking for relief from stress, worry, insomnia, or low mood? Has your partnership lost its sparkle? Does your body feel on edge and exhausted? Life doesn’t have to be so hard. Let’s work together and achieve the goals that have been just out of reach. E-mail me today and let's schedule a free consult. During that consult, we will discuss your strengths & the barriers that have held you back. Together, we will develop a customized program to meet your exact needs. All of our programs include top-tier, evidence-based interventions, like EMDR, Gottman Couple Method, Cognitive Processing, and more. Call today to schedule!
(678) 788-7315 View (678) 788-7315
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Matthew Robb
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Effective therapy begins with an authentic relationship between client and therapist. When this is established, possibilities are virtually endless. I tailor my approach to your needs with whatever you are experiencing or what your goals are. We might identify and understand core causes of dysfunctional thinking and behavior keeping you stuck. We can reprocess deep traumas or anxieties. Ultimately, we can understand and remove barriers keeping you from who you want to be or the peace you desire.
Effective therapy begins with an authentic relationship between client and therapist. When this is established, possibilities are virtually endless. I tailor my approach to your needs with whatever you are experiencing or what your goals are. We might identify and understand core causes of dysfunctional thinking and behavior keeping you stuck. We can reprocess deep traumas or anxieties. Ultimately, we can understand and remove barriers keeping you from who you want to be or the peace you desire.
(678) 658-3210 View (678) 658-3210
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Maritza Garza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
If you've been experiencing grief, anxiety, loneliness, anger, and stress, you are not alone. You are seeking immediate, effective results toward a positive resolution surrounding a life issue. You are reading this because you seek clarity and healing with a sense of urgency and have not been able to make satisfactory progress in some aspect of your life.
If you've been experiencing grief, anxiety, loneliness, anger, and stress, you are not alone. You are seeking immediate, effective results toward a positive resolution surrounding a life issue. You are reading this because you seek clarity and healing with a sense of urgency and have not been able to make satisfactory progress in some aspect of your life.
(678) 293-4971 View (678) 293-4971
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N. Radha Tilghman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009  (Online Only)
Anxious, stressed, or worried? On a scale from 1 to 10, how often do these feelings dominate your day? If this sounds like you, I am happy to help. I strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and encouraging space for growth and discovery. I am honored to help individuals learn how to move through their lives with awareness, self-compassion, and safety. I utilize a holistic approach with each client. If you are ready to enjoy your life and not live day to day in a state of panic and fear, let's connect.
Anxious, stressed, or worried? On a scale from 1 to 10, how often do these feelings dominate your day? If this sounds like you, I am happy to help. I strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and encouraging space for growth and discovery. I am honored to help individuals learn how to move through their lives with awareness, self-compassion, and safety. I utilize a holistic approach with each client. If you are ready to enjoy your life and not live day to day in a state of panic and fear, let's connect.
(678) 430-8652 View (678) 430-8652
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Symmetry Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
At Symmetry Counseling we strive to support the mind-body connection in healing the complete person. We offer psychotherapy and psychological testing services as well as supportive therapies for all phases and stages of life and have a diverse staff available to meet your needs. Our clinicians are seasoned professionals with many years of experience providing an exceptional level of care to clients.
At Symmetry Counseling we strive to support the mind-body connection in healing the complete person. We offer psychotherapy and psychological testing services as well as supportive therapies for all phases and stages of life and have a diverse staff available to meet your needs. Our clinicians are seasoned professionals with many years of experience providing an exceptional level of care to clients.
(770) 637-4310 View (770) 637-4310
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Eddie Reece
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Not getting along with someone, something or yourself? Would you like to improve your everyday situations and live a better life? Want to communicate effectively with loved ones and ones not so loved? Want to achieve more intimacy in loving relationships? Are you stressed or anxious? I can help. I'm committed to you living a better life, so if I don't work with your particular issue, I'll help you find someone who does. I may not become your therapist, but by contacting me, you'll be taking a big first step to living the life you want.
Not getting along with someone, something or yourself? Would you like to improve your everyday situations and live a better life? Want to communicate effectively with loved ones and ones not so loved? Want to achieve more intimacy in loving relationships? Are you stressed or anxious? I can help. I'm committed to you living a better life, so if I don't work with your particular issue, I'll help you find someone who does. I may not become your therapist, but by contacting me, you'll be taking a big first step to living the life you want.
(770) 450-5474 View (770) 450-5474
Photo of Carla Matias, Licensed Professional Counselor in 30009, GA
Carla Matias
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Do you find yourself stuck? Do you feel invisible in your relationships? Do you feel as though you lost yourself somewhere along the way? This can be a very lonely and painful experience, especially when you feel like you are pouring yourself out for your people and no one is available to you. Many people have learned to assume the role of giver/provider in their lives and that often leads to feeling resentment, frustration, and overwhelm. Therapy can help you break through the barriers that prevent you from relational satisfaction and personal wellness.
Do you find yourself stuck? Do you feel invisible in your relationships? Do you feel as though you lost yourself somewhere along the way? This can be a very lonely and painful experience, especially when you feel like you are pouring yourself out for your people and no one is available to you. Many people have learned to assume the role of giver/provider in their lives and that often leads to feeling resentment, frustration, and overwhelm. Therapy can help you break through the barriers that prevent you from relational satisfaction and personal wellness.
(404) 666-7651 View (404) 666-7651
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Adaobi Iheduru
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009  (Online Only)
I genuinely believe in human resiliency and that we are capable of overcoming any hurdles life throws our way. I utilize a multicultural worldview in my work, as I understand the impact of family, culture, systems and community on how we experience and show up in the world. I have over a decade of experience specifically working with survivors of all forms of trauma as well as individuals experiencing challenges functioning in their daily lives. I have also supported immigrants, international students, and expats as they navigate the challenges of acculturation and living in a new culture, an experience that I know too well.
I genuinely believe in human resiliency and that we are capable of overcoming any hurdles life throws our way. I utilize a multicultural worldview in my work, as I understand the impact of family, culture, systems and community on how we experience and show up in the world. I have over a decade of experience specifically working with survivors of all forms of trauma as well as individuals experiencing challenges functioning in their daily lives. I have also supported immigrants, international students, and expats as they navigate the challenges of acculturation and living in a new culture, an experience that I know too well.
(678) 946-2097 View (678) 946-2097
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Dustin Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Dustin works with individual adults and couples to address a wide range of needs, such as better understanding and managing reactive emotions that lead to negative interaction patterns and conflict. Navigating through grief and loss, work-life, balance, perfectionism, and motivation. Learning parenting skills/strategies, parenting a child on the autism spectrum or with ADHD. Management of adult ADHD symptoms and developing novel coping skills to emerging needs through stage of life changes. My client's goals are to understand why they feel the way they do and to improve communication and intimacy.
Dustin works with individual adults and couples to address a wide range of needs, such as better understanding and managing reactive emotions that lead to negative interaction patterns and conflict. Navigating through grief and loss, work-life, balance, perfectionism, and motivation. Learning parenting skills/strategies, parenting a child on the autism spectrum or with ADHD. Management of adult ADHD symptoms and developing novel coping skills to emerging needs through stage of life changes. My client's goals are to understand why they feel the way they do and to improve communication and intimacy.
(470) 748-3239 View (470) 748-3239
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Jessica Bosson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Feeling stuck, hopeless, or stressed can be overwhelming. You’ve come to the right place! I offer a warm and casual style to help you reach your toughest goals. I will encourage you to make positive changes toward personal growth while helping you understand yourself better. I can teach you effective coping skills that you can use now and later. I recognize the vulnerability it takes to begin therapy; thus, I take a personalized psychotherapy approach with each client while utilizing evidenced-based practices.
Feeling stuck, hopeless, or stressed can be overwhelming. You’ve come to the right place! I offer a warm and casual style to help you reach your toughest goals. I will encourage you to make positive changes toward personal growth while helping you understand yourself better. I can teach you effective coping skills that you can use now and later. I recognize the vulnerability it takes to begin therapy; thus, I take a personalized psychotherapy approach with each client while utilizing evidenced-based practices.
(678) 324-3601 View (678) 324-3601
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Jill Howgate
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
My goal as a counselor is to help all my clients live their best life by helping them increase self-awareness, foster resilience, identify their personal strengths, and move forward with confidence and hope. Everyone goes through times when life feels overwhelming or discouraging or out of control. Having someone to help you through those times can make a big difference; that is who I strive to be for my clients.
My goal as a counselor is to help all my clients live their best life by helping them increase self-awareness, foster resilience, identify their personal strengths, and move forward with confidence and hope. Everyone goes through times when life feels overwhelming or discouraging or out of control. Having someone to help you through those times can make a big difference; that is who I strive to be for my clients.
(678) 978-4664 View (678) 978-4664
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Sheldon Uriah Kay
Counselor, LAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
(678) 264-3704 View (678) 264-3704
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Samantha Heuwagen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACS, ABS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Waitlist for new clients
What does it mean to be in a healthy relationship? How do you know you’re in one? Relationships and sexual intimacy can be overwhelming and hard to navigate alone. To make matters worse, we’re surrounded by mixed messages about healthy romantic relationships and consent. To explore what you want from a healthy sexual relationship, you and I will discuss difficult topics without judgement so you can create the romantic and sexual life you want—in and out of the bedroom. You can have a happy, healthy, consent-filled sex life.
What does it mean to be in a healthy relationship? How do you know you’re in one? Relationships and sexual intimacy can be overwhelming and hard to navigate alone. To make matters worse, we’re surrounded by mixed messages about healthy romantic relationships and consent. To explore what you want from a healthy sexual relationship, you and I will discuss difficult topics without judgement so you can create the romantic and sexual life you want—in and out of the bedroom. You can have a happy, healthy, consent-filled sex life.
(404) 220-7929 View (404) 220-7929
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Warnecke Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
I believe it is imperative that as counselors we work diligently to help clients identify, accept, and work through their limiting ideas. I believe that my personal work and advanced education combine to create a down-to-earth and genuine, love-based approach that my clients benefit from. I am confident that my clients will be clearly and concretely shown that they can change their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I believe I have developed a quality product, and I look forward to assisting my clients to be their actualizing selves.
I believe it is imperative that as counselors we work diligently to help clients identify, accept, and work through their limiting ideas. I believe that my personal work and advanced education combine to create a down-to-earth and genuine, love-based approach that my clients benefit from. I am confident that my clients will be clearly and concretely shown that they can change their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I believe I have developed a quality product, and I look forward to assisting my clients to be their actualizing selves.
(678) 608-1264 View (678) 608-1264
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Kathryn Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Welcome! My clients are often looking for relationally-based therapy that recognizes their strengths and takes a collaborative approach to working together. My youngest clients are often recovering from traumatic losses and in need of support as they learn new ways of regulating their emotions and dealing with anxiety in relationships at home and in school. Adult clients are often looking for help with various forms of trauma, anxiety, grief, chronic stress/burnout, depression, and ambiguous loss. I use foundational approaches of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs.
Welcome! My clients are often looking for relationally-based therapy that recognizes their strengths and takes a collaborative approach to working together. My youngest clients are often recovering from traumatic losses and in need of support as they learn new ways of regulating their emotions and dealing with anxiety in relationships at home and in school. Adult clients are often looking for help with various forms of trauma, anxiety, grief, chronic stress/burnout, depression, and ambiguous loss. I use foundational approaches of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs.
(678) 647-6583 View (678) 647-6583
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Debbie Granovsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Feeling sad, lost, worried, alone? Struggling with self-care? My goal is to listen carefully and understand YOU. My style is an active and interactive participant in the therapy process. Some therapists listen, nod, and don’t say much at all. I believe that honest feedback is important. Some of my roles include listening, providing support/encouragement, asking thought-provoking questions, teaching you how to stand up for yourself, and pointing out any behaviors that may not be helpful to you. I focus on the relationship between you and me. My priority is that over time, you feel safe with me. I've been helping people 20+ yrs.
Feeling sad, lost, worried, alone? Struggling with self-care? My goal is to listen carefully and understand YOU. My style is an active and interactive participant in the therapy process. Some therapists listen, nod, and don’t say much at all. I believe that honest feedback is important. Some of my roles include listening, providing support/encouragement, asking thought-provoking questions, teaching you how to stand up for yourself, and pointing out any behaviors that may not be helpful to you. I focus on the relationship between you and me. My priority is that over time, you feel safe with me. I've been helping people 20+ yrs.
(678) 854-8040 View (678) 854-8040
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Susan Vitale
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CACI, NCACI, CFVIPF
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30009  (Online Only)
An ideal client would be an individual seeking a better life and might be unable to connect the dots. This may include recovery from alcohol or drug use with a desire for long term recovery or attributes from growing up in an alcoholic environment. They may be married to an alcoholic. Their relationships have probably suffered and need repairing; they may not know where to start. Life seems overwhelming and even difficult. All that is needed is a desire and some willingness.
An ideal client would be an individual seeking a better life and might be unable to connect the dots. This may include recovery from alcohol or drug use with a desire for long term recovery or attributes from growing up in an alcoholic environment. They may be married to an alcoholic. Their relationships have probably suffered and need repairing; they may not know where to start. Life seems overwhelming and even difficult. All that is needed is a desire and some willingness.
(770) 746-7723 View (770) 746-7723
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Jessica Bassett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CBT-E
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Do you struggle with a challenging or lifeless relationship that affects your ability to connect with your partner, how you show up for others, or how you feel about yourself? Do you feel exhausted & overwhelmed by the thought that your relationship will stay this way forever or if it could be what it used to be? Or even better? I believe that people can grow alongside each other, there is hope, and we can find solutions together. I start with a thorough assessment of your relationship, taking up to 3 or 4 sessions to gather an accurate and comprehensive relationship history.
Do you struggle with a challenging or lifeless relationship that affects your ability to connect with your partner, how you show up for others, or how you feel about yourself? Do you feel exhausted & overwhelmed by the thought that your relationship will stay this way forever or if it could be what it used to be? Or even better? I believe that people can grow alongside each other, there is hope, and we can find solutions together. I start with a thorough assessment of your relationship, taking up to 3 or 4 sessions to gather an accurate and comprehensive relationship history.
(470) 863-3205 View (470) 863-3205
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.