Experiential Therapy in 33407

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Patricia Grullon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
My ideal client includes young adults, couples, and families. I specialize in advocating for a holistic approach, recognizing the mind-body connection in therapy. Together, we can facilitate positive changes and strengthen relationships to promote emotional well-being.
My ideal client includes young adults, couples, and families. I specialize in advocating for a holistic approach, recognizing the mind-body connection in therapy. Together, we can facilitate positive changes and strengthen relationships to promote emotional well-being.
(866) 812-7468 View (866) 812-7468
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Tracey Nicole Waite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Do you need help getting "unstuck"? Even though you are the expert on yourself and your circumstances, you cannot see your way out of depression. Do you need help finding your way to a better version of yourself free from mental illness? Do you need someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental, and who can help me navigate my way to feeling unstuck?
Do you need help getting "unstuck"? Even though you are the expert on yourself and your circumstances, you cannot see your way out of depression. Do you need help finding your way to a better version of yourself free from mental illness? Do you need someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental, and who can help me navigate my way to feeling unstuck?
(561) 225-2129 View (561) 225-2129
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Francelise Kacy-Cornwall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Are you seeking a more fulfilling life with specific goals such as managing anxiety attacks, improving communication with others, or overcoming past trauma? My goal is for my clients to find peace and joy, and a sense of control over their emotional well-being. Therefore, I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space for validation, support, and the tools to navigate the complexities of life with greater clarity and purpose.
Are you seeking a more fulfilling life with specific goals such as managing anxiety attacks, improving communication with others, or overcoming past trauma? My goal is for my clients to find peace and joy, and a sense of control over their emotional well-being. Therefore, I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space for validation, support, and the tools to navigate the complexities of life with greater clarity and purpose.
(561) 269-0709 View (561) 269-0709
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Ambrosia Treatment Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, CCTSA, CCTSI
Verified Verified
Don't settle for generic treatment. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good.
Don't settle for generic treatment. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good.
(561) 375-2688 View (561) 375-2688
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James Annear
Counselor, LMHC, CSAT-S, CCTP, EMDR-II, FQS
Verified Verified
“You have to be really brave to go down this road of recovery. It IS hard work. And it is worth every second of it.” As a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) specializing in trauma, betrayal, compulsive sexual behavior and intimacy avoidance, James not only believes in sustainable emotional health and recovery—he lives it within his family, community and clinical practice. “It's not enough to just get sober,” James tells his clients. “It’s about getting WELL, choosing health over sickness, every single time. It’s about treating others—including your highest self—better than you did while living as an active addict, or 'actor.'
“You have to be really brave to go down this road of recovery. It IS hard work. And it is worth every second of it.” As a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) specializing in trauma, betrayal, compulsive sexual behavior and intimacy avoidance, James not only believes in sustainable emotional health and recovery—he lives it within his family, community and clinical practice. “It's not enough to just get sober,” James tells his clients. “It’s about getting WELL, choosing health over sickness, every single time. It’s about treating others—including your highest self—better than you did while living as an active addict, or 'actor.'
(561) 666-6350 View (561) 666-6350
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Christina Belknap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
(561) 202-1043 View (561) 202-1043
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CORE Relationship Recovery
Counselor, LMHC, CCPS, CSAT-S, CCTP, EMDR-II
Verified Verified
Welcome to CORE Relationship Recovery—or as we're fond of saying, "Welcome to the brave space!" Like most of our clients, you may be navigating the darkest, most heartbreaking season of your life. We know you’re asking questions with no easy answers, and there are no magic words to take away your pain. Here at CORE, helping you through this season is more than just our job, it’s also our most genuine privilege. We commit to hold a safe and sacred space for every client. We invite you to face, feel and heal your deepest human brokenness AND your powerful human resilience—specifically in areas that seem impossible to resolve.
Welcome to CORE Relationship Recovery—or as we're fond of saying, "Welcome to the brave space!" Like most of our clients, you may be navigating the darkest, most heartbreaking season of your life. We know you’re asking questions with no easy answers, and there are no magic words to take away your pain. Here at CORE, helping you through this season is more than just our job, it’s also our most genuine privilege. We commit to hold a safe and sacred space for every client. We invite you to face, feel and heal your deepest human brokenness AND your powerful human resilience—specifically in areas that seem impossible to resolve.
(561) 513-5885 View (561) 513-5885
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Sharon Rinearson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCPS, CCTP, CST, FQS
Verified Verified
"Lots of times people say, 'We want to get back to being the couple we once were.' But no, you really don't! Chances are, you don't want ANY part of that. More likely, you want to be something new—something better." As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in trauma, betrayal, compulsive sexual behavior and intimacy avoidance, Sharon knows that humans heal best through BEING, DOING, and PLAYING—not through sitting, planning and thinking. Sharon's favorite workdays involve watching clients move from being "stuck" in their heads to feeling "free" in their hearts. "That's when the miracles happen," she insists.
"Lots of times people say, 'We want to get back to being the couple we once were.' But no, you really don't! Chances are, you don't want ANY part of that. More likely, you want to be something new—something better." As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in trauma, betrayal, compulsive sexual behavior and intimacy avoidance, Sharon knows that humans heal best through BEING, DOING, and PLAYING—not through sitting, planning and thinking. Sharon's favorite workdays involve watching clients move from being "stuck" in their heads to feeling "free" in their hearts. "That's when the miracles happen," she insists.
(561) 349-4473 View (561) 349-4473
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Lauren Whitworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Are you looking for relief from symptoms of PTSD, seeking emotional validation, or even yearning to feel "just a little bit better"? Are you ready to explore your emotions, practice new strategies for healing, find forgiveness for yourself, and learn to set and work towards achieving your own treatment goals? My specialty is treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflicts, and more. Anyone who is ready to feel empowered and take back control of their life is my ideal client.
Are you looking for relief from symptoms of PTSD, seeking emotional validation, or even yearning to feel "just a little bit better"? Are you ready to explore your emotions, practice new strategies for healing, find forgiveness for yourself, and learn to set and work towards achieving your own treatment goals? My specialty is treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflicts, and more. Anyone who is ready to feel empowered and take back control of their life is my ideal client.
(561) 765-7682 View (561) 765-7682
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Abby Lou Zimmerman
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you ever felt like no one understands what you are going through? Life can sometimes be challenging but you don’t have to go it alone. We can work together to find solutions and strategies to help you manage those challenges. I am a licensed mental health counselor and I work with teens and adults. I have a concentration in trauma and have extensive experience working in the field of eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse and trauma.
Have you ever felt like no one understands what you are going through? Life can sometimes be challenging but you don’t have to go it alone. We can work together to find solutions and strategies to help you manage those challenges. I am a licensed mental health counselor and I work with teens and adults. I have a concentration in trauma and have extensive experience working in the field of eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse and trauma.
(561) 556-4386 View (561) 556-4386
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Lisa Hubbard
Counselor, LMHC, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Whether your needs involve coping with depression, anxiety, or trauma; childhood issues, work-related issues, relationship issues, or family issues; or you or someone you are/have been involved with is/has struggled with a substance use issue, I am willing to help you discover your personal goals, strategize a plan for meeting those goals, and to guide you along the path you are cutting. I enjoy working with individuals who have a strong desire to identify complex areas or situations in their own lives that they would like to re-evaluate.
Whether your needs involve coping with depression, anxiety, or trauma; childhood issues, work-related issues, relationship issues, or family issues; or you or someone you are/have been involved with is/has struggled with a substance use issue, I am willing to help you discover your personal goals, strategize a plan for meeting those goals, and to guide you along the path you are cutting. I enjoy working with individuals who have a strong desire to identify complex areas or situations in their own lives that they would like to re-evaluate.
(561) 816-2620 View (561) 816-2620
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V. Ellaine Peck
Counselor, LMHC, ATR, REAT
Verified Verified
Navigating through life's transitions can be challenging for anyone. Whether you are healing from grief or trauma, coping with recovery, or choosing a new direction in your life, having someone to support you through the process facilitates healing. As a licensed mental health counselor, registered art therapist, registered expressive arts therapist, certified life coach, grief specialist, I use complementary processes to assist you in building on your strengths and attaining the personal growth you are committed to attaining. For over 34 years, I have assisted individuals, couples and groups with client centered therapy.
Navigating through life's transitions can be challenging for anyone. Whether you are healing from grief or trauma, coping with recovery, or choosing a new direction in your life, having someone to support you through the process facilitates healing. As a licensed mental health counselor, registered art therapist, registered expressive arts therapist, certified life coach, grief specialist, I use complementary processes to assist you in building on your strengths and attaining the personal growth you are committed to attaining. For over 34 years, I have assisted individuals, couples and groups with client centered therapy.
(561) 923-8691 View (561) 923-8691
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Jessica Bonaventura
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hello! My name is Jessica Bonaventura. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 7 years of clinical experience providing therapy for various individuals with addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, among many other mental health diagnoses. I enjoy using a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, DBT, and a psychoanalytic approach to help clients understand how their past has affected their present. I believe in encouraging my clients to apply their creativity in a less directive-based therapeutic approach.
Hello! My name is Jessica Bonaventura. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 7 years of clinical experience providing therapy for various individuals with addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, among many other mental health diagnoses. I enjoy using a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, DBT, and a psychoanalytic approach to help clients understand how their past has affected their present. I believe in encouraging my clients to apply their creativity in a less directive-based therapeutic approach.
(786) 829-7314 View (786) 829-7314
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Marcel A Fort
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Are you struggling to enjoy life, yet are not sure what it is that is missing? Or maybe you know what is missing but just can not seem to get there? Creating a safe place where you can get honest with yourself is my first goal. Self-awareness is the first step in resolving ANY problem. Discovering your authentic self is next, and provides you the direction on where you want to go. Life can be hard sometimes, but with the right support and commitment, things DO get better! My goal as a therapist is to help you become your own therapist. I am in network with Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care/Optum.
Are you struggling to enjoy life, yet are not sure what it is that is missing? Or maybe you know what is missing but just can not seem to get there? Creating a safe place where you can get honest with yourself is my first goal. Self-awareness is the first step in resolving ANY problem. Discovering your authentic self is next, and provides you the direction on where you want to go. Life can be hard sometimes, but with the right support and commitment, things DO get better! My goal as a therapist is to help you become your own therapist. I am in network with Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care/Optum.
(561) 220-1535 View (561) 220-1535
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Jamie L. Sousa
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC, CTRS-BH, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a highly skilled therapist who is passionate about helping clients resolve complex trauma, manage or improve addictive behavior, and improve family relationships. Whether you are exploring curiosity or are struggling to find hope, I will meet you where you are. The bond that I develop with my clients is my first priority.
I am a highly skilled therapist who is passionate about helping clients resolve complex trauma, manage or improve addictive behavior, and improve family relationships. Whether you are exploring curiosity or are struggling to find hope, I will meet you where you are. The bond that I develop with my clients is my first priority.
(561) 623-3042 View (561) 623-3042
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A. Brooke Keffner
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, ATR-BC, ICADC, CAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33407  (Online Only)
I credit my arts-focused education for the creative therapeutic approach I bring to my position and to each client. I began my career in the mental and behavioral health field as an art therapist, where I first experienced the transformative power that a compassionate, client-centered, humanistic therapeutic relationship would have on my clients. I have worked as an art therapist and primary clinical therapist in several clinical and hospital settings in NJ, PA, and FL.
I credit my arts-focused education for the creative therapeutic approach I bring to my position and to each client. I began my career in the mental and behavioral health field as an art therapist, where I first experienced the transformative power that a compassionate, client-centered, humanistic therapeutic relationship would have on my clients. I have worked as an art therapist and primary clinical therapist in several clinical and hospital settings in NJ, PA, and FL.
(561) 279-6908 View (561) 279-6908
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Jordan Tripi
Counselor, LMHC, MS, MA, 200 YTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Many individuals know the pain of being misunderstood, and as a result they may find it difficult to share their experience with others or to ask for help. Whatever your current struggle, be it anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma or other life transitions, you are deserving of understanding. Here, I offer an invitation for a therapeutic relationship that is based in exactly that. I am a firm believer that when one feels safe and seen, they can begin to address challenges with more competence, view themselves with more compassion, and access their potential.
Many individuals know the pain of being misunderstood, and as a result they may find it difficult to share their experience with others or to ask for help. Whatever your current struggle, be it anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma or other life transitions, you are deserving of understanding. Here, I offer an invitation for a therapeutic relationship that is based in exactly that. I am a firm believer that when one feels safe and seen, they can begin to address challenges with more competence, view themselves with more compassion, and access their potential.
(561) 279-6328 View (561) 279-6328
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Linda Seraphin
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407  (Online Only)
Navigating through the difficulties of life can seem daunting, uncertain and even scary at times. Some days, the skies are clear, the wind is calm and it is smooth sailing. Other days, the skies are gray, the weather is stormy and you feel completely thrown off course. Let me join you in your journey in navigating these unpredictable waters. At Open Waters Counseling, I take a holistic approach in treating my clients. I will explore various areas of your life in an attempt to get to the root of your problem. We will then work together, client and therapist, to find solutions that will bring greater peace and insight to your life.
Navigating through the difficulties of life can seem daunting, uncertain and even scary at times. Some days, the skies are clear, the wind is calm and it is smooth sailing. Other days, the skies are gray, the weather is stormy and you feel completely thrown off course. Let me join you in your journey in navigating these unpredictable waters. At Open Waters Counseling, I take a holistic approach in treating my clients. I will explore various areas of your life in an attempt to get to the root of your problem. We will then work together, client and therapist, to find solutions that will bring greater peace and insight to your life.
(772) 320-5214 View (772) 320-5214
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Dr. Anna Lisa De Lima
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I love working with clients who are on a journey of self-discovery, change, and growth. My ideal clients span diverse age groups, from adolescents to older adults, reflecting my commitment to supporting individuals at every stage of life. I firmly believe that everyone possesses the potential to lead their best life, and I consider it an honor to be part of our clients' journeys toward achieving their goals.
I love working with clients who are on a journey of self-discovery, change, and growth. My ideal clients span diverse age groups, from adolescents to older adults, reflecting my commitment to supporting individuals at every stage of life. I firmly believe that everyone possesses the potential to lead their best life, and I consider it an honor to be part of our clients' journeys toward achieving their goals.
(561) 821-2463 View (561) 821-2463
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.