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Dr. Stefani Threadgill
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, CST, ACS, AASECT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
Dr. Stefani Threadgill is a sex therapist and sexologist specializing in healthy sexual function and desire. Her areas of expertise include male sexuality, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, performance anxiety, libido, loss of sensation and orgasm, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, relationship conflict, and sex life/ relationship enhancement. Stefani's approach integrates sex therapy and psychotherapy, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other theoretical models. Telehealth and HIPPA-compliant online therapy sessions are offered, as well as individual and couples therapy intensives.
Dr. Stefani Threadgill is a sex therapist and sexologist specializing in healthy sexual function and desire. Her areas of expertise include male sexuality, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, performance anxiety, libido, loss of sensation and orgasm, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, relationship conflict, and sex life/ relationship enhancement. Stefani's approach integrates sex therapy and psychotherapy, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other theoretical models. Telehealth and HIPPA-compliant online therapy sessions are offered, as well as individual and couples therapy intensives.
(469) 995-7441 View (469) 995-7441
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Sarah Fong Underbrink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Sometimes as we go through difficult seasons personally or in our relationships in life, dark thoughts can begin to arise: “How did I get here?”, “I don’t know how much longer I can do this.”, “What’s the point in trying anymore”, and it goes on. Being lost in these questions and the darkness can be so consuming that we reach a point to where we don’t even recognize the person in the mirror anymore. I am here to tell you, you don’t have to fight that agonizing fight alone. I want to turn this dark season of life to illumination of purpose, uncovering truth and strength.
Sometimes as we go through difficult seasons personally or in our relationships in life, dark thoughts can begin to arise: “How did I get here?”, “I don’t know how much longer I can do this.”, “What’s the point in trying anymore”, and it goes on. Being lost in these questions and the darkness can be so consuming that we reach a point to where we don’t even recognize the person in the mirror anymore. I am here to tell you, you don’t have to fight that agonizing fight alone. I want to turn this dark season of life to illumination of purpose, uncovering truth and strength.
(214) 516-7738 View (214) 516-7738
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Frisco Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 256-1504 View (214) 256-1504

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.