Experiential Therapy in 85283
Adam Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CET, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
I know how hard it is to find an ally or someone to trust. As a therapist, my biggest asset is that I've been there, and I can lead people through the process that has transformed me. Whether it's feeling capable at school or at work, having confidence with friends and partners, or realizing that not everyone has had to dodge the same number of curve balls that you have, developing new patterns is both simple and one of the hardest things we can try to do. My method is designed to support the brain in bringing our inner wisdom to the things you, your family, or children really want to change.
I know how hard it is to find an ally or someone to trust. As a therapist, my biggest asset is that I've been there, and I can lead people through the process that has transformed me. Whether it's feeling capable at school or at work, having confidence with friends and partners, or realizing that not everyone has had to dodge the same number of curve balls that you have, developing new patterns is both simple and one of the hardest things we can try to do. My method is designed to support the brain in bringing our inner wisdom to the things you, your family, or children really want to change.
Arizona Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAS-MFT, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283
Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving many people stuck and unsure where to turn. I understand that the decision to seek out therapy can often feel scary, so I strive to work from an empathetic and nonjudgmental perspective to help my clients to feel heard, supported, and comfortable in therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families to help navigate life’s challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to explore and express emotions, perspectives, and personal or relationship needs.
Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving many people stuck and unsure where to turn. I understand that the decision to seek out therapy can often feel scary, so I strive to work from an empathetic and nonjudgmental perspective to help my clients to feel heard, supported, and comfortable in therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families to help navigate life’s challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to explore and express emotions, perspectives, and personal or relationship needs.
Arielle Arnett
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
Walking alongside others through their challenges and pain is an honor I hold with deep gratitude and humility as a counselor. Counseling creates space for people to explore their complexities and life experiences with openness and self-compassion. I am dedicated to cultivating a safe space for you to embark on the journey of self discovery, while fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and connections with others. While this journey can be daunting, I believe it is one worth taking. I look forward to the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey, wherever it may lead.
Walking alongside others through their challenges and pain is an honor I hold with deep gratitude and humility as a counselor. Counseling creates space for people to explore their complexities and life experiences with openness and self-compassion. I am dedicated to cultivating a safe space for you to embark on the journey of self discovery, while fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and connections with others. While this journey can be daunting, I believe it is one worth taking. I look forward to the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey, wherever it may lead.
Andrew Houston Hough
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283
I thrive working with clients learning to understand and heal from addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, church hurt, individuals questioning sexuality, persons working through career transitions, and couples navigating how to communicate and deepen emotional and physical intimacy. My aim is to provide a space where you can connect with yourself, feel accepted, whole, and human, and a place where you can learn to thrive again.
I thrive working with clients learning to understand and heal from addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, church hurt, individuals questioning sexuality, persons working through career transitions, and couples navigating how to communicate and deepen emotional and physical intimacy. My aim is to provide a space where you can connect with yourself, feel accepted, whole, and human, and a place where you can learn to thrive again.
Christina McShane
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283
Life can be challenging and each person bears unique gifts, burdens and struggles. Therapy can be a helpful way to process through difficult experiences as well as obtain clarity about new possibilities. Whether you are seeking healing, more understanding, new ways of thinking, better ways to cope, greater freedom from past pain or desiring more in your future, Christina sees therapy as a collaborative relationship and sacred safe space where you can pursue these goals.
Life can be challenging and each person bears unique gifts, burdens and struggles. Therapy can be a helpful way to process through difficult experiences as well as obtain clarity about new possibilities. Whether you are seeking healing, more understanding, new ways of thinking, better ways to cope, greater freedom from past pain or desiring more in your future, Christina sees therapy as a collaborative relationship and sacred safe space where you can pursue these goals.
Stacy Gerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
I am Accepting New Clients for both In-Person and Telehealth appointments. I am ready and willing to provide a safe space, to help you and/or your loved one face and take on any life stressors or challenges. This can include issues contributing to anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, unhealthy coping skills, self-esteem issues, stress and much more. Services are offered for Couples, families, teens, young adults, and adults. I’d be happy to answer any questions/ concerns- Please reach out!
I am Accepting New Clients for both In-Person and Telehealth appointments. I am ready and willing to provide a safe space, to help you and/or your loved one face and take on any life stressors or challenges. This can include issues contributing to anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, unhealthy coping skills, self-esteem issues, stress and much more. Services are offered for Couples, families, teens, young adults, and adults. I’d be happy to answer any questions/ concerns- Please reach out!
Wes Buchanan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MABL, Intern, ORDM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
You are most likely reading this right now because you're looking for support. I have been there too. I am here for you. With over 20 years of pastoral and non-pastoral counseling with individuals, families, couples and adolescents, I hope to bring an empathetic and hopeful approach to counseling. We can do this together!
You are most likely reading this right now because you're looking for support. I have been there too. I am here for you. With over 20 years of pastoral and non-pastoral counseling with individuals, families, couples and adolescents, I hope to bring an empathetic and hopeful approach to counseling. We can do this together!
Nicole Schuster
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283
I find great joy in helping clients who vary in presentation from anxiety to suicidal ideation to trauma. I work with young adults and teens who may be experiencing difficulty with perfectionism, developing relationships, family dynamics, identity development and various other difficulties. Helping clients reveal and create an identity that feels authentic to them is especially important to me. I firmly believe that people know themselves best; they just need the right environment to encourage this. Connection and acceptance along with gentle challenging is key to my approach with clients.
I find great joy in helping clients who vary in presentation from anxiety to suicidal ideation to trauma. I work with young adults and teens who may be experiencing difficulty with perfectionism, developing relationships, family dynamics, identity development and various other difficulties. Helping clients reveal and create an identity that feels authentic to them is especially important to me. I firmly believe that people know themselves best; they just need the right environment to encourage this. Connection and acceptance along with gentle challenging is key to my approach with clients.
Keira Kielmeyer
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” —Maya Angelou. It is my privilege to be a safe place for every part of your story, an advocate for your healing, and a champion of you fully becoming your authentic self. The work done in between the walls of the therapy room can be the most transformative and powerful work of your life. It is messy, challenging, raw, and beautiful. When we find the courage to face our true selves, and to be truly known by others, that is when we stop surviving and start experiencing a full and flourishing life.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” —Maya Angelou. It is my privilege to be a safe place for every part of your story, an advocate for your healing, and a champion of you fully becoming your authentic self. The work done in between the walls of the therapy room can be the most transformative and powerful work of your life. It is messy, challenging, raw, and beautiful. When we find the courage to face our true selves, and to be truly known by others, that is when we stop surviving and start experiencing a full and flourishing life.
Tyler Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283
It was out of my experience pursuing different professional endeavors after getting my degree in Business Marketing - small business start ups, non-profit development and management, career advisement, and teaching art workshops to adults and teens - that I discovered my passion for walking with teens, adults, and couples through counseling. This process led to my getting my Master of Arts in Counseling and has shaped a caring understanding of others who grapple with life’s challenges, disappointments, traumas, unmet longings, and distant dreams.
It was out of my experience pursuing different professional endeavors after getting my degree in Business Marketing - small business start ups, non-profit development and management, career advisement, and teaching art workshops to adults and teens - that I discovered my passion for walking with teens, adults, and couples through counseling. This process led to my getting my Master of Arts in Counseling and has shaped a caring understanding of others who grapple with life’s challenges, disappointments, traumas, unmet longings, and distant dreams.
Majo Birdsall
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
My goal is to walk alongside you to help you overcome past hurts and traumas and create a safe environment to be heard and be able to heal. I am on your team! I obtained my Masters in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, and I am licensed in the state of Arizona. I have hundreds of hours of experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have training in EMDR therapy, I am a certified member of the American Counseling Association, and volunteered for years in high school and college ministry as a camp counselor and small group leader.
My goal is to walk alongside you to help you overcome past hurts and traumas and create a safe environment to be heard and be able to heal. I am on your team! I obtained my Masters in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, and I am licensed in the state of Arizona. I have hundreds of hours of experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have training in EMDR therapy, I am a certified member of the American Counseling Association, and volunteered for years in high school and college ministry as a camp counselor and small group leader.
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Karissa Whitlatch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
I believe all of us have been designed with what we need to heal from our past hurts/traumas. However, we all can sometimes get stuck. This is where therapy can help by guiding you in developing and utilizing the strengths and resources you were designed with. You do not need to have a “major disorder” to benefit from seeing a therapist. Whether it is stress, family/parenting problems, past trauma(s), anxiety, depression, and/or something else, your story matters. Our bodies and brains are wonderfully made to heal, grow, and change so we can live our story today with intentionality, resilience, and healthy relationships.
I believe all of us have been designed with what we need to heal from our past hurts/traumas. However, we all can sometimes get stuck. This is where therapy can help by guiding you in developing and utilizing the strengths and resources you were designed with. You do not need to have a “major disorder” to benefit from seeing a therapist. Whether it is stress, family/parenting problems, past trauma(s), anxiety, depression, and/or something else, your story matters. Our bodies and brains are wonderfully made to heal, grow, and change so we can live our story today with intentionality, resilience, and healthy relationships.
Tony Ziolko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ORDM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
I am a owner and founder of Stories Counseling, PLLC and an approved Clinical Supervisor. As a therapist and former pastor, my personal motto is that EVERY.STORY.MATTERS. I truly believe that we are not defined by our wounds and that there is true healing through refinement, redemption, and reconciliation to the self. No matter where you are in this life journey, it is the hope that you can see that the story isn't over yet and you can write the future chapters that you need your life story to be. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families and hope that I can be a safe place for you.
I am a owner and founder of Stories Counseling, PLLC and an approved Clinical Supervisor. As a therapist and former pastor, my personal motto is that EVERY.STORY.MATTERS. I truly believe that we are not defined by our wounds and that there is true healing through refinement, redemption, and reconciliation to the self. No matter where you are in this life journey, it is the hope that you can see that the story isn't over yet and you can write the future chapters that you need your life story to be. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families and hope that I can be a safe place for you.
Arizona Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe in providing an empathetic and non-judgmental experience throughout the therapy process. I offer compassionate support and guidance to individuals, couples, and families. Through a comprehensive assessment, I seek to understand how personal experiences, family history, culture, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, race, life stage, and relationship patterns influence well being and current challenges. I work collaboratively to identify strengths and resources in order to help clients transform the way they navigate life and work toward healing and change.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe in providing an empathetic and non-judgmental experience throughout the therapy process. I offer compassionate support and guidance to individuals, couples, and families. Through a comprehensive assessment, I seek to understand how personal experiences, family history, culture, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, race, life stage, and relationship patterns influence well being and current challenges. I work collaboratively to identify strengths and resources in order to help clients transform the way they navigate life and work toward healing and change.
Arizona Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS-MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental environment to work through life’s challenges. I offer support to individuals, couples, and families by promoting vulnerability, healing and connection. I utilize evidence based approaches that are clinically shown to improve relationships. Through a comprehensive assessment, I seek to understand how personal experiences, family history, culture, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, race, life stage, and relationship patterns influence well being and current challenges.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental environment to work through life’s challenges. I offer support to individuals, couples, and families by promoting vulnerability, healing and connection. I utilize evidence based approaches that are clinically shown to improve relationships. Through a comprehensive assessment, I seek to understand how personal experiences, family history, culture, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, race, life stage, and relationship patterns influence well being and current challenges.
Journey to Peace Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
An important indicator of success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship and the key is the art of listening - to what you are saying, but also within the silence. I believe that you already have the answers you seek and in collaboration with me, you can begin your journey of healing and find the sense of peace you desire. I have extensive experience serving individuals who have been struggling with co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental illness symptoms occurring together). My expertise also includes mood disorders, disordered eating, pornography and sex addiction; and enjoy working with adolescents.
An important indicator of success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship and the key is the art of listening - to what you are saying, but also within the silence. I believe that you already have the answers you seek and in collaboration with me, you can begin your journey of healing and find the sense of peace you desire. I have extensive experience serving individuals who have been struggling with co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental illness symptoms occurring together). My expertise also includes mood disorders, disordered eating, pornography and sex addiction; and enjoy working with adolescents.
Terri Waibel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
Not Currently Accepting New Clients... I am the Clinical Director and Founder at Center for Compassion. Have you experienced trauma, grief, or loss? Perhaps now you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and misunderstood? Or, you may be struggling with anxiety and stress, and have difficulty simply making it through each day. You do not have to walk this journey alone. At Center for Compassion, we help our clients survive their most painful moments and find meaning in their lives again. Here your pain will be heard and held. With time and kindness, the world may begin to unfold with glimpses of beauty.
Not Currently Accepting New Clients... I am the Clinical Director and Founder at Center for Compassion. Have you experienced trauma, grief, or loss? Perhaps now you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and misunderstood? Or, you may be struggling with anxiety and stress, and have difficulty simply making it through each day. You do not have to walk this journey alone. At Center for Compassion, we help our clients survive their most painful moments and find meaning in their lives again. Here your pain will be heard and held. With time and kindness, the world may begin to unfold with glimpses of beauty.
Kimberly A Mahr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CCFP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283 (Online Only)
Wouldn't it be nice if you had someone safe to unburden your heart with? Someone who is not only well-trained, but cares deeply and respects you and your journey? Someone who can help you sift through old stories and patterns, helping you re-write them and uncover the best version of yourself that you always knew was there?? I am a 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 and specialize in working with adults & couples with mood challenges, grief, relationship challenges, divorce & dating, codependency, eating disorders, recent & complex trauma, sexual assault, and more.
Wouldn't it be nice if you had someone safe to unburden your heart with? Someone who is not only well-trained, but cares deeply and respects you and your journey? Someone who can help you sift through old stories and patterns, helping you re-write them and uncover the best version of yourself that you always knew was there?? I am a 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 and specialize in working with adults & couples with mood challenges, grief, relationship challenges, divorce & dating, codependency, eating disorders, recent & complex trauma, sexual assault, and more.
Christine Quintana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283 (Online Only)
Are you feeling burnout from motherhood? Are you finding it hard to cope with body changes, emotions, or thoughts during pregnancy and postpartum? Is this impacting the way you eat or view food? Have you experienced a pregnancy loss and feel like no one understands what you are going through? You are not alone in what your are feeling or going through. Entering pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood can be an amazing journey while filled with challenging obstacles that no one ever prepared you for.
Are you feeling burnout from motherhood? Are you finding it hard to cope with body changes, emotions, or thoughts during pregnancy and postpartum? Is this impacting the way you eat or view food? Have you experienced a pregnancy loss and feel like no one understands what you are going through? You are not alone in what your are feeling or going through. Entering pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood can be an amazing journey while filled with challenging obstacles that no one ever prepared you for.
Kathleen Thoren
Pastoral Counselor, MS, CLL
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283
You're not here for generic advice – you want tailored, practical tools that speak directly to your unique journey. Ideal clients like you aren't just interested in personal growth; you're committed to achieving everything you desire and deserve. Let's push beyond limits together and create a life that exceeds your imagination. You deserve more than just surface-level solutions; you deserve genuine transformation. If you're ready to unravel the mysteries behind your actions and thoughts and truly sculpt the life you dream of, this is for you. Start the journey to a life above and beyond what you can imagine.
You're not here for generic advice – you want tailored, practical tools that speak directly to your unique journey. Ideal clients like you aren't just interested in personal growth; you're committed to achieving everything you desire and deserve. Let's push beyond limits together and create a life that exceeds your imagination. You deserve more than just surface-level solutions; you deserve genuine transformation. If you're ready to unravel the mysteries behind your actions and thoughts and truly sculpt the life you dream of, this is for you. Start the journey to a life above and beyond what you can imagine.
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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.