Experiential Therapy in Centre, AL

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Photo of Halley McNeal, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Halley McNeal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Athens, AL 35613
Experiential therapy is one tool that I lean heavily into at our East Limestone office.
Integrating creativity into healing is my passion. My goal as a therapist is to cultivate a safe space where you feel comfortable bringing your own passions and interests into the session. In therapy, I'll help you to heal from your hurts and meet your goals holistically. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and their families to process issues related to trauma, attachment, self-harm/suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, anger management, divorce, grief, identity development, and life transitions.
Experiential therapy is one tool that I lean heavily into at our East Limestone office.
Integrating creativity into healing is my passion. My goal as a therapist is to cultivate a safe space where you feel comfortable bringing your own passions and interests into the session. In therapy, I'll help you to heal from your hurts and meet your goals holistically. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and their families to process issues related to trauma, attachment, self-harm/suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, anger management, divorce, grief, identity development, and life transitions.
(256) 798-0421 View (256) 798-0421
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Jenna Saturday
Counselor, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35244
Emotional pain can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed but I have great news! There is a path, a way out, for you to heal and experience peace and joy. You do not have to suffer anymore, white-knuckling it through most days, feeling hopeless and too broken to heal while wondering if your life will ever be fulfilling. I understand the dark nights of despair and how hard it is to reach out. So, I find you to be courageous, right here and now – taking a step to figure out if I can help. And the answer is ‘absolutely!’
Emotional pain can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed but I have great news! There is a path, a way out, for you to heal and experience peace and joy. You do not have to suffer anymore, white-knuckling it through most days, feeling hopeless and too broken to heal while wondering if your life will ever be fulfilling. I understand the dark nights of despair and how hard it is to reach out. So, I find you to be courageous, right here and now – taking a step to figure out if I can help. And the answer is ‘absolutely!’
(205) 851-9621 View (205) 851-9621
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Caroline Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CEDS-s
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. If you're feeling lost, stuck, or struggling to cope, I'm here to offer support and understanding. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I know taking the first step towards healing can be daunting, but hope is just a call away. In our sessions, you'll find a warm, safe space free from judgment. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, mental health challenges, work-life balance, or major life transitions, I'm here to guide you. Together, we'll navigate your journey to wellbeing, helping you rediscover your strength and create the life you desire.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. If you're feeling lost, stuck, or struggling to cope, I'm here to offer support and understanding. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I know taking the first step towards healing can be daunting, but hope is just a call away. In our sessions, you'll find a warm, safe space free from judgment. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, mental health challenges, work-life balance, or major life transitions, I'm here to guide you. Together, we'll navigate your journey to wellbeing, helping you rediscover your strength and create the life you desire.
(205) 515-7784 View (205) 515-7784
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Kevin Hays
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35243
Experiencing pain that leads you to seek counseling can be a valuable gift. By identifying and working through unsettling memories that cause mental distress, you can open up infinite possibilities and transition from a narrative of separation, which can feel like rigidity and chaos, to a narrative of integration, which can be experienced as the quietude of the heart.
Experiencing pain that leads you to seek counseling can be a valuable gift. By identifying and working through unsettling memories that cause mental distress, you can open up infinite possibilities and transition from a narrative of separation, which can feel like rigidity and chaos, to a narrative of integration, which can be experienced as the quietude of the heart.
(205) 850-1438 View (205) 850-1438
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Lia Hopper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35803
I help people who feel stuck in depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship distress. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured - but that is difficult to do when you feel anxious or depressed most of the time. Therapy with me is about giving focused, compassionate attention to yourself and to your relationships. My goal is to help you adjust from simply enduring life to more fully enjoying life.
I help people who feel stuck in depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship distress. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured - but that is difficult to do when you feel anxious or depressed most of the time. Therapy with me is about giving focused, compassionate attention to yourself and to your relationships. My goal is to help you adjust from simply enduring life to more fully enjoying life.
(256) 792-6132 View (256) 792-6132
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Rhonda S. Smith
Counselor, MA, ALC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35216
I believe in honesty, positive self-regard, and above all, genuineness The counseling room is a safe space to process your emotions and experiences. Life can be challenging as we adapt to the negative experiences beyond our control. Children are confronted with new obstacles hindering their personal growth and wellbeing. Parents relate to their child's experience and may feel helpless with the new dynamic they find themselves in. As a counselor, I would like to work with your child towards increasing self-awareness, coping skills and instilling hope as they navigate through life.
I believe in honesty, positive self-regard, and above all, genuineness The counseling room is a safe space to process your emotions and experiences. Life can be challenging as we adapt to the negative experiences beyond our control. Children are confronted with new obstacles hindering their personal growth and wellbeing. Parents relate to their child's experience and may feel helpless with the new dynamic they find themselves in. As a counselor, I would like to work with your child towards increasing self-awareness, coping skills and instilling hope as they navigate through life.
(205) 890-4191 View (205) 890-4191
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Karen Black Bluestein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209
My primary focus is with adults ages 18-75 who have experienced trauma including sexual, physical and emotional abuse as well as trauma that is relative to the particular clients personal experiences. I will also see older teenagers with trauma related issues. Other focus areas include treating adults ages 18-75 with eating and addiction issues, depression and anxiety, issues relating to divorce or family system challenges.
My primary focus is with adults ages 18-75 who have experienced trauma including sexual, physical and emotional abuse as well as trauma that is relative to the particular clients personal experiences. I will also see older teenagers with trauma related issues. Other focus areas include treating adults ages 18-75 with eating and addiction issues, depression and anxiety, issues relating to divorce or family system challenges.
(205) 502-2587 View (205) 502-2587
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Kathryn M Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Madison, AL 35758
I and my team work primarily with children, parents, and guardians seeking support for navigating the complexities of traumatic experiences. Trauma can affect every aspect of a person’s life, and in children can often lead to maladaptive behaviors and emotional distress. Whether it be family disruptions, grief and loss, or more acute incidents, for children who have experienced trauma, play therapy is a powerful tool for their healing journey. The ultimate goal is to foster resilience, emotional regulation, increase healthy coping mechanisms, and restore a sense of security in you or your child’s life.
I and my team work primarily with children, parents, and guardians seeking support for navigating the complexities of traumatic experiences. Trauma can affect every aspect of a person’s life, and in children can often lead to maladaptive behaviors and emotional distress. Whether it be family disruptions, grief and loss, or more acute incidents, for children who have experienced trauma, play therapy is a powerful tool for their healing journey. The ultimate goal is to foster resilience, emotional regulation, increase healthy coping mechanisms, and restore a sense of security in you or your child’s life.
(256) 578-3089 View (256) 578-3089
Photo of Lois G Lambert, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Lois G Lambert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hoover, AL 35216
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Have you faced traumatic experiences, struggled with ADHD, or encountered difficulties in your relationships? Do you want to find effective ways to manage and perhaps resolve these challenges? It can feel daunting, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Whether you're seeking relief from emotional pain, aiming for personal growth, or searching for new ways to cope, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Have you faced traumatic experiences, struggled with ADHD, or encountered difficulties in your relationships? Do you want to find effective ways to manage and perhaps resolve these challenges? It can feel daunting, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Whether you're seeking relief from emotional pain, aiming for personal growth, or searching for new ways to cope, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
(205) 255-9450 View (205) 255-9450
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Russell Glass
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Scottsboro, AL 35769  (Online Only)
Realizing help is needed and then asking for it takes lot of courage. Our already chaotic world has become more so during these crazy, turbulent times, but thankfully relief is available from the comfort of home. As I have lived abroad, I believe I view the world through a diverse lens and recovering from some chronic conditions has allowed me to have a greater appreciation of living in today. Though these perspectives, I’m able to offer coping strategies and skills to assist others as they navigate through their daily struggles and use their strengths to work toward self-fulfillment and their authentic self.
Realizing help is needed and then asking for it takes lot of courage. Our already chaotic world has become more so during these crazy, turbulent times, but thankfully relief is available from the comfort of home. As I have lived abroad, I believe I view the world through a diverse lens and recovering from some chronic conditions has allowed me to have a greater appreciation of living in today. Though these perspectives, I’m able to offer coping strategies and skills to assist others as they navigate through their daily struggles and use their strengths to work toward self-fulfillment and their authentic self.
(256) 594-9493 View (256) 594-9493
Photo of Elizabeth Harbin, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Elizabeth Harbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35801
I aim to help people discover the unique rhythms and responses of their nervous system that support and move them towards long lasting changes and resilience. Using somatic/body-centered approaches, I help others discover, create, and live a meaningful life aligned with what matters most to them. I invite you to visit my website for more information!
I aim to help people discover the unique rhythms and responses of their nervous system that support and move them towards long lasting changes and resilience. Using somatic/body-centered approaches, I help others discover, create, and live a meaningful life aligned with what matters most to them. I invite you to visit my website for more information!
(205) 270-5711 View (205) 270-5711
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Joanna Ware Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
I believe that from the day we are born, to the day we die, we come to know ourselves in and through our most intimate relationships. Hopefully these relationships are life giving, whether they are with our parents, our siblings or our significant partners. However, when we have to struggle to find support and comfort from our loved ones, life can become frustrating and hopeless. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified PBSP Certified Therapist, I am trained to offer my clients the most comprehensive counseling practice available to help them improve their most intimate relationships.
I believe that from the day we are born, to the day we die, we come to know ourselves in and through our most intimate relationships. Hopefully these relationships are life giving, whether they are with our parents, our siblings or our significant partners. However, when we have to struggle to find support and comfort from our loved ones, life can become frustrating and hopeless. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified PBSP Certified Therapist, I am trained to offer my clients the most comprehensive counseling practice available to help them improve their most intimate relationships.
(205) 683-4074 View (205) 683-4074
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Angela Shadden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, AL 35601
I work with clients both adults and children experiencing any of the following: anxiety, depression, self esteem issues, trauma, drug and/or alcohol problems, family or relationship issues and more.
I work with clients both adults and children experiencing any of the following: anxiety, depression, self esteem issues, trauma, drug and/or alcohol problems, family or relationship issues and more.
(256) 242-8714 View (256) 242-8714
Photo of Rebecca Welsh, MEd, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Rebecca Welsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
It has been said: "God uses our deepest pain as a launchpad for our highest calling". However, a lot of the times we become immobilized aka "stuck" by the pains we have endured. My goal in counseling is to remind believers and non-believers that there is hope past the pain, shame, and doubt they are experiencing; through modalities of individual, couples, family and pre-marital counseling. Do not let shame and doubt rule over you any longer but instead gain insight and authenticity as you understand your Creator, your process and yourself more fully.
It has been said: "God uses our deepest pain as a launchpad for our highest calling". However, a lot of the times we become immobilized aka "stuck" by the pains we have endured. My goal in counseling is to remind believers and non-believers that there is hope past the pain, shame, and doubt they are experiencing; through modalities of individual, couples, family and pre-marital counseling. Do not let shame and doubt rule over you any longer but instead gain insight and authenticity as you understand your Creator, your process and yourself more fully.
(205) 858-9520 View (205) 858-9520
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Indya Markovic
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35205
Hello and welcome, I'm so glad you're here! Seeking support can be a big step, and I want to assure you that you've come to a safe, judgment-free space. My approach to therapy is warm, down-to-earth, and tailored to your unique needs. I believe that the relationships we have with others are mirrors of ourselves, and by nurturing these connections, we can create positive changes in all areas of our lives. I strive to create an environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings openly.
Hello and welcome, I'm so glad you're here! Seeking support can be a big step, and I want to assure you that you've come to a safe, judgment-free space. My approach to therapy is warm, down-to-earth, and tailored to your unique needs. I believe that the relationships we have with others are mirrors of ourselves, and by nurturing these connections, we can create positive changes in all areas of our lives. I strive to create an environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings openly.
(205) 430-3769 View (205) 430-3769
Photo of Kyla Holly Vines, MS, LPC, Counselor
Kyla Holly Vines
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jasper, AL 35501
My name is Kyla Holly Vines. I am an Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and an Army Veteran. I look forward to seeing you at my Jasper Alabama location. If I can't see you then I guarantee you we will match you with a therapist who you will be pleased with. At my practice we have day time therapist, night and weekend therapists available to you. Don't let not having health insurance get in the way. We offer sessions based on a a sliding scale. Call today for your free consultation!
My name is Kyla Holly Vines. I am an Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and an Army Veteran. I look forward to seeing you at my Jasper Alabama location. If I can't see you then I guarantee you we will match you with a therapist who you will be pleased with. At my practice we have day time therapist, night and weekend therapists available to you. Don't let not having health insurance get in the way. We offer sessions based on a a sliding scale. Call today for your free consultation!
(205) 858-9111 View (205) 858-9111
Photo of Shannon Burke, LICSW-S, AADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Shannon Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, AADC
Verified Verified
Vestavia, AL 35243
"Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity, it is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity." -Brene Brown. Life can be very difficult, and most of us find ourselves feeling stuck at one point or another. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, or feel a general sense of unworthiness, please know that you are not alone and there is help.
"Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity, it is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity." -Brene Brown. Life can be very difficult, and most of us find ourselves feeling stuck at one point or another. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, or feel a general sense of unworthiness, please know that you are not alone and there is help.
(205) 964-9194 View (205) 964-9194
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Fanicy Sears
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35203
I am Fanicy H. Sears, owner, of eMotion Therapy. I am a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Board Certified Telemental Health Therapist and Psychedelic Integration Therapist. My goal as a trauma therapist and psychedelic integration therapist is to help individuals who experience treatment resistant mood disorders and complicated grief obtain relief and rediscover a new sense of normalcy. I provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, a therapeutic approach that utilizes ketamine (a physician prescribed anesthetic) to help rebalance the brain and accelerate the therapeutic process through psychedelic integration.
I am Fanicy H. Sears, owner, of eMotion Therapy. I am a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Board Certified Telemental Health Therapist and Psychedelic Integration Therapist. My goal as a trauma therapist and psychedelic integration therapist is to help individuals who experience treatment resistant mood disorders and complicated grief obtain relief and rediscover a new sense of normalcy. I provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, a therapeutic approach that utilizes ketamine (a physician prescribed anesthetic) to help rebalance the brain and accelerate the therapeutic process through psychedelic integration.
(205) 583-0217 View (205) 583-0217
Photo of Ben Spellman, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Ben Spellman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ashville, AL 35953
Evening sessions available! Accepting new clients! I do not have an "ideal" client. Instead, I strive to be the "ideal" therapist for each client. Every client presents with different problems, different goals, and different motivators. Therefore, it is my job as the therapist to meet each client where they are at and provide them with the services they need and deserve. The one thing that I believe all clients have in common is the desire to take action that will promote them to a higher level of functioning in their every day life.
Evening sessions available! Accepting new clients! I do not have an "ideal" client. Instead, I strive to be the "ideal" therapist for each client. Every client presents with different problems, different goals, and different motivators. Therefore, it is my job as the therapist to meet each client where they are at and provide them with the services they need and deserve. The one thing that I believe all clients have in common is the desire to take action that will promote them to a higher level of functioning in their every day life.
(205) 548-6909 View (205) 548-6909
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Denise L Hamlin-Glover
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, AL 35758
Ready for a change? Are you having difficulties resolving your problems, communicating with one another, or maybe stuck in a rut? I work with individuals, couples, families, and businesses looking to create an environment that shifts from discord to harmony, moving from dysfunction to enjoying and respecting relationships with one another. Services are often sought out when people’s ability to handle their issues on their own becomes difficult. As a professional and licensed therapist, I specialize in helping clients overcome life challenges, achieve their personal goals and improving their competence, capacity, and productivity.
Ready for a change? Are you having difficulties resolving your problems, communicating with one another, or maybe stuck in a rut? I work with individuals, couples, families, and businesses looking to create an environment that shifts from discord to harmony, moving from dysfunction to enjoying and respecting relationships with one another. Services are often sought out when people’s ability to handle their issues on their own becomes difficult. As a professional and licensed therapist, I specialize in helping clients overcome life challenges, achieve their personal goals and improving their competence, capacity, and productivity.
(256) 292-8040 View (256) 292-8040

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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.