Experiential Therapy in 98043
Jessica Rose Mager
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I'm not sure that I have an "ideal client". I am someone who is immensely curious about the human mind, who loves a challenge, and who always wants to help. I work with anyone and everyone and I'm always looking to experience something new! I am experienced in areas such as criminal justice issues, anger management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, trauma, addictions, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, maternal issues, family issues, and more. I have worked in crisis stabilization, corrections, and residential trauma treatment, allowing me to develop a very well-rounded and diverse clinical background.
I'm not sure that I have an "ideal client". I am someone who is immensely curious about the human mind, who loves a challenge, and who always wants to help. I work with anyone and everyone and I'm always looking to experience something new! I am experienced in areas such as criminal justice issues, anger management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, trauma, addictions, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, maternal issues, family issues, and more. I have worked in crisis stabilization, corrections, and residential trauma treatment, allowing me to develop a very well-rounded and diverse clinical background.
Matthew C. Ware
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I have a deep passion for helping trauma survivors, combat veterans, and people who are struggling with addiction to accomplish and sustain meaningful recoveries in their lives. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe therapeutic space to help them achieve their goals. The most rewarding thing for me as a therapist is helping a client work through and heal from the trauma and shame that is so commonly the underlying cause of their substance use, addiction, or mental health challenges.
I have a deep passion for helping trauma survivors, combat veterans, and people who are struggling with addiction to accomplish and sustain meaningful recoveries in their lives. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe therapeutic space to help them achieve their goals. The most rewarding thing for me as a therapist is helping a client work through and heal from the trauma and shame that is so commonly the underlying cause of their substance use, addiction, or mental health challenges.
Linda Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have worked with individuals, couples, children and families for over 20 years in private practice and other settings. I offer a variety of treatment options including play therapy, sand tray therapy, mindfulness practices and EMDR.
I am a Licensed Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have worked with individuals, couples, children and families for over 20 years in private practice and other settings. I offer a variety of treatment options including play therapy, sand tray therapy, mindfulness practices and EMDR.
Paulette M Caswell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
I know life is complicated and you would not be seeking therapy if you were not in one of those complicated moments in life, whether it be about a relationship with your spouse, your child or simply with yourself. My goal is to help you find a way to navigate those muddy waters and to make life not quite so rocky. I personally have a passion for parents and kids. I have worked in the field of child welfare and adoption and have seen the impact trauma has on the young and the old. I recognize how early childhood trauma impacts an individual throughout their life and impacts all relationships.
I know life is complicated and you would not be seeking therapy if you were not in one of those complicated moments in life, whether it be about a relationship with your spouse, your child or simply with yourself. My goal is to help you find a way to navigate those muddy waters and to make life not quite so rocky. I personally have a passion for parents and kids. I have worked in the field of child welfare and adoption and have seen the impact trauma has on the young and the old. I recognize how early childhood trauma impacts an individual throughout their life and impacts all relationships.
Mary Picardal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I offer 100% teletherapy for adults (individuals and couples). The foundation of my practice is based on attachment and guided by research and work by Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. John Gottman. I am passionate about helping others strengthen and build secure attachments. My work is centered around treating anxiety, depression, women’s issues, self-esteem issues, trauma, grief, and attachment disorders. The treatment modalities I utilize are attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), feminist perspective, the Gottman Method, motivational interviewing, and Trauma Focused-CBT to name a few.
I offer 100% teletherapy for adults (individuals and couples). The foundation of my practice is based on attachment and guided by research and work by Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. John Gottman. I am passionate about helping others strengthen and build secure attachments. My work is centered around treating anxiety, depression, women’s issues, self-esteem issues, trauma, grief, and attachment disorders. The treatment modalities I utilize are attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), feminist perspective, the Gottman Method, motivational interviewing, and Trauma Focused-CBT to name a few.
Sarah Hie
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
We are all authors to our own stories, and experts in our own lives. When our stories are silenced, harmed, or rejected, this can affect our lives and identities in many ways. It takes immense bravery to let a stranger look past the cover of your story, and you deserve a space where the chapters you wish to process will be handled with respect and care. Whether you are new to therapy or have been participating in therapy for years, I believe that my role is to sit with you wherever you are at in life. Therapy is hard work, and I honor this through taking our time together at your own pace.
We are all authors to our own stories, and experts in our own lives. When our stories are silenced, harmed, or rejected, this can affect our lives and identities in many ways. It takes immense bravery to let a stranger look past the cover of your story, and you deserve a space where the chapters you wish to process will be handled with respect and care. Whether you are new to therapy or have been participating in therapy for years, I believe that my role is to sit with you wherever you are at in life. Therapy is hard work, and I honor this through taking our time together at your own pace.
Life carries us in some ways, and in some ways we may carry a lot in our lives. Sometimes talking about our experiences can help with how we carry forward. If you would like to talk about what you notice, I would would love to hear and accompany you in conversation about transitions or trauma, loss, grief and walking on further in this life.
Life carries us in some ways, and in some ways we may carry a lot in our lives. Sometimes talking about our experiences can help with how we carry forward. If you would like to talk about what you notice, I would would love to hear and accompany you in conversation about transitions or trauma, loss, grief and walking on further in this life.
Brian J Telleria
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
Finding one’s self can be trying and often feels circular and defeating. Many people find themselves feeling as though they are continuing the same patterns to little avail. I believe that most of our behaviors serve a purpose for better, or for worse. By gaining greater understanding into our patterns, we are able to gain flexibility in how we approach life’s trials and tribulations. Through an authentic and warm relationship, I believe individuals can find ways of approaching their difficulties with confidence. Whether situational or organic, I therapeutically address most difficulties you, or someone you care for, may possess.
Finding one’s self can be trying and often feels circular and defeating. Many people find themselves feeling as though they are continuing the same patterns to little avail. I believe that most of our behaviors serve a purpose for better, or for worse. By gaining greater understanding into our patterns, we are able to gain flexibility in how we approach life’s trials and tribulations. Through an authentic and warm relationship, I believe individuals can find ways of approaching their difficulties with confidence. Whether situational or organic, I therapeutically address most difficulties you, or someone you care for, may possess.
Monica Edenholm
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, PA-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I believe my job as your therapist is to create a safe place for you to be understood and accepted. Therapy can be a powerful place to create meaning and connection, growth and change. Together we can explore what this looks like for you. I will always offer a warm, empathic listening environment and you will know I authentically care about you and whatever you are facing.
I believe my job as your therapist is to create a safe place for you to be understood and accepted. Therapy can be a powerful place to create meaning and connection, growth and change. Together we can explore what this looks like for you. I will always offer a warm, empathic listening environment and you will know I authentically care about you and whatever you are facing.
Karen McKenzie-Alexander
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Modern life is challenging! There is always opportunity to reimagine and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. My passion is partnering with others in mindful exploration and growth, overcoming the barriers that keep them from envisioning and creating their best life. I work with adults struggling with many issues, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, professional burnout, relationships, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, and achieving personal and professional goals.
Modern life is challenging! There is always opportunity to reimagine and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. My passion is partnering with others in mindful exploration and growth, overcoming the barriers that keep them from envisioning and creating their best life. I work with adults struggling with many issues, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, professional burnout, relationships, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, and achieving personal and professional goals.
Being a human can be hard work! Day-to-day challenges can range from the simply annoying to the downright overwhelming. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients find answers, expand their perspectives, and build healthy habits. Using a mixture of assessment and therapeutic intervention, I am committed to assisting you in achieving your best life… and who knows, maybe we’ll have a little fun along the way!
Being a human can be hard work! Day-to-day challenges can range from the simply annoying to the downright overwhelming. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients find answers, expand their perspectives, and build healthy habits. Using a mixture of assessment and therapeutic intervention, I am committed to assisting you in achieving your best life… and who knows, maybe we’ll have a little fun along the way!
Jennifer L Wozniak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I really do enjoy working with individuals and groups and seek to have an authentic and warm therapeutic relationship with my clients. Building trust is paramount to successful treatment and my approach is to start with a more open and conversational tone after assessment. The process will focus on feelings and creating a space to foster more sensitive conversations. My own life experiences have guided me to this ‘feeling work’. My life’s purpose is to use the gift for seeing the strengths in people to assist the client in finding their genuine self. Past clients have described me as “caring”, “empathic” and “helpful”.
I really do enjoy working with individuals and groups and seek to have an authentic and warm therapeutic relationship with my clients. Building trust is paramount to successful treatment and my approach is to start with a more open and conversational tone after assessment. The process will focus on feelings and creating a space to foster more sensitive conversations. My own life experiences have guided me to this ‘feeling work’. My life’s purpose is to use the gift for seeing the strengths in people to assist the client in finding their genuine self. Past clients have described me as “caring”, “empathic” and “helpful”.
A Humanist and a real person, I have a story just like anyone else. My name is John Emery, and I am a counseling associate with Mindful Therapy Group. My approach to therapy focuses on support, insight and conscious change. You come to me in a dark period in your life, and I provide a supportive relationship where we can develop conscious and intentional insight, and apply that insight in the form of making positive change where it counts. I am trained to provide services to people in need experiencing con
A Humanist and a real person, I have a story just like anyone else. My name is John Emery, and I am a counseling associate with Mindful Therapy Group. My approach to therapy focuses on support, insight and conscious change. You come to me in a dark period in your life, and I provide a supportive relationship where we can develop conscious and intentional insight, and apply that insight in the form of making positive change where it counts. I am trained to provide services to people in need experiencing con
Joy Meek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CDPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
The goal of treatment is to provide outpatient mental health services, which eliminate or substantially reduce communication and/or social/ cultural barriers. My treatment encourages the involvement of natural support systems available to individuals and families. The goal is the client should live in the community as least restrictively as possible an environment, with minimal Dependance on public safety and acute care resources. To enable patients to establish or maintain appropriate residences and or to advert crisis and re-hospitalization or more restrictive levels of care. The client has the right to refuse treatment.
The goal of treatment is to provide outpatient mental health services, which eliminate or substantially reduce communication and/or social/ cultural barriers. My treatment encourages the involvement of natural support systems available to individuals and families. The goal is the client should live in the community as least restrictively as possible an environment, with minimal Dependance on public safety and acute care resources. To enable patients to establish or maintain appropriate residences and or to advert crisis and re-hospitalization or more restrictive levels of care. The client has the right to refuse treatment.
Balanced Living Therapy, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, SUDP, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
At Balanced Living Therapy, LLC, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment to diverse and underserved populations. We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space for healing, growth, and resilience, addressing issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. We also offer culturally competent services specifically tailored for first responders and their families, understanding their unique needs and challenges.
At Balanced Living Therapy, LLC, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment to diverse and underserved populations. We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space for healing, growth, and resilience, addressing issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. We also offer culturally competent services specifically tailored for first responders and their families, understanding their unique needs and challenges.
Rachel Kathleen Ramondetta
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, MHP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life's challenges and transitions. My practice focuses on helping clients develop effective coping strategies to overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, and family dynamics. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary areas of focus include: distress related to attachment, identity, and adjustment issues, as well as communication difficulties, relationship concerns, healing from traumatic experiences, and family dynamics.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life's challenges and transitions. My practice focuses on helping clients develop effective coping strategies to overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, and family dynamics. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary areas of focus include: distress related to attachment, identity, and adjustment issues, as well as communication difficulties, relationship concerns, healing from traumatic experiences, and family dynamics.
*Currently accepting new patients* Hi, there! I'm Ian. If you are feeling down, anxious, or stuck or are struggling in your relationships, I would like to help. I believe that meaningful personal connection—feeling understood, accepted, & loved—is at the heart of well-being, so my desire is to provide a genuine, warm, & safe presence in which my clients feel comfortable sharing their stories & exploring how their past has shaped them & their experience of the present. Though I use a psychodynamic approach, I tailor my approach to meet my clients' needs, integrating techniques from various approaches like CBT, gestalt, & mindfulness.
*Currently accepting new patients* Hi, there! I'm Ian. If you are feeling down, anxious, or stuck or are struggling in your relationships, I would like to help. I believe that meaningful personal connection—feeling understood, accepted, & loved—is at the heart of well-being, so my desire is to provide a genuine, warm, & safe presence in which my clients feel comfortable sharing their stories & exploring how their past has shaped them & their experience of the present. Though I use a psychodynamic approach, I tailor my approach to meet my clients' needs, integrating techniques from various approaches like CBT, gestalt, & mindfulness.
Dr. Peter Matthew Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I am excited to welcome new clients and bring over 10 years of specialized experience in helping individuals and couples enhance their relationships, improve communication, and manage stress in healthy ways. Whether you're looking to rekindle intimacy, resolve conflicts, build trust, or navigate major life transitions, my approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will address the root causes of your challenges and develop practical, effective strategies.
I am excited to welcome new clients and bring over 10 years of specialized experience in helping individuals and couples enhance their relationships, improve communication, and manage stress in healthy ways. Whether you're looking to rekindle intimacy, resolve conflicts, build trust, or navigate major life transitions, my approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will address the root causes of your challenges and develop practical, effective strategies.
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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.