Expressive Arts Therapists in 10960
* DEPRESSION- ANXIETY- STRESS- TRAUMA- RELATIONSHIPS- MIDLIFE- LIFE TRANSITION - GRIEF AND LOSS - PHYSICAL ILLNESS - LIFE-PATH AND PURPOSE * I work with many individuals who feel that they have come to a crossroad, that their life situation is troubled or unfulfilling. Issues of low self esteem, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or various stress related symptoms are common. Many tools are offered to assist the journey towards self empowerment and mastery, increased happiness and fulfillment. My approach include: in depth heart centered dialogue; mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral , emotional healing; meditation and expressive arts.
* DEPRESSION- ANXIETY- STRESS- TRAUMA- RELATIONSHIPS- MIDLIFE- LIFE TRANSITION - GRIEF AND LOSS - PHYSICAL ILLNESS - LIFE-PATH AND PURPOSE * I work with many individuals who feel that they have come to a crossroad, that their life situation is troubled or unfulfilling. Issues of low self esteem, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or various stress related symptoms are common. Many tools are offered to assist the journey towards self empowerment and mastery, increased happiness and fulfillment. My approach include: in depth heart centered dialogue; mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral , emotional healing; meditation and expressive arts.
Nisa Rauschenberg
Art Therapist, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nyack, NY 10960 (Online Only)
Art therapy uses the creative process to identify and resolve thoughts, attitudes, and feelings that present obstacles to emotional and cognitive growth. Art is a language of symbols-the same language of symbols that our subconscious uses in dreams. At Creative Arts Therapy Studio, PLLC, artwork is created to give *voice* to the subconscious allowing patients to deepen insight, increase well-being and build the lives they want to live.
Art therapy uses the creative process to identify and resolve thoughts, attitudes, and feelings that present obstacles to emotional and cognitive growth. Art is a language of symbols-the same language of symbols that our subconscious uses in dreams. At Creative Arts Therapy Studio, PLLC, artwork is created to give *voice* to the subconscious allowing patients to deepen insight, increase well-being and build the lives they want to live.
I'm a therapist and if you are suffering from anxiety, depression, or intrusive negative thoughts that are interfering with your life, there is help available to you. The stress from living can become overwhelming at times. This is not necessarily negative, in fact it is an opportunity for growth. Troubling thoughts and emotions are signs that something in your life is out of balance and needs to be addressed. By seeking help and exploring the patterns in your life, you have the ability to not only lessen your suffering, but to become stronger and more resilient in the process. I hope you seize this opportunity for self improvement.
I'm a therapist and if you are suffering from anxiety, depression, or intrusive negative thoughts that are interfering with your life, there is help available to you. The stress from living can become overwhelming at times. This is not necessarily negative, in fact it is an opportunity for growth. Troubling thoughts and emotions are signs that something in your life is out of balance and needs to be addressed. By seeking help and exploring the patterns in your life, you have the ability to not only lessen your suffering, but to become stronger and more resilient in the process. I hope you seize this opportunity for self improvement.
In our work together, we'll use holistic & integrative therapy to help you first "put out the fires" in your life & learn to keep them at bay so that you can connect with your inner self, align with your values, & find your purpose. Many people come to me for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes, looking for practical tools to "fix" their problems while working toward longer term emotional balance, self-compassion, & a fulfilling life. I can help you navigate your emotions in the here & now, understand past challenges so they can stop plaguing you, build resilience, & ultimately move forward with intention.
In our work together, we'll use holistic & integrative therapy to help you first "put out the fires" in your life & learn to keep them at bay so that you can connect with your inner self, align with your values, & find your purpose. Many people come to me for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes, looking for practical tools to "fix" their problems while working toward longer term emotional balance, self-compassion, & a fulfilling life. I can help you navigate your emotions in the here & now, understand past challenges so they can stop plaguing you, build resilience, & ultimately move forward with intention.
The foundation of what makes working with me helpful, based on feedback from clients, is the personable nature of our conversations and our connection. I do not place myself on a higher footing than clients. Clients feel more at ease when they realize what they are working on is often the same as many others or things I have faced as a human. Clients know that I am accessible and committed to helping them strive towards the therapy or life goals they express are close to their values.
The foundation of what makes working with me helpful, based on feedback from clients, is the personable nature of our conversations and our connection. I do not place myself on a higher footing than clients. Clients feel more at ease when they realize what they are working on is often the same as many others or things I have faced as a human. Clients know that I am accessible and committed to helping them strive towards the therapy or life goals they express are close to their values.
I work with individuals from a creative and holistic therapeutic lens. I aspire to develop a connection with my clients by way of curiosity and compassion in order to build trust and enhance clients' empowered sense of self. I specialize in treating trauma, which often is not limited to a single catastrophic event, but can also be a number of smaller, less pronounced events.
I work with individuals from a creative and holistic therapeutic lens. I aspire to develop a connection with my clients by way of curiosity and compassion in order to build trust and enhance clients' empowered sense of self. I specialize in treating trauma, which often is not limited to a single catastrophic event, but can also be a number of smaller, less pronounced events.
I am a Psychotherapist, LCAT & a certified SEP in private practice in Nyack, NY. Through the tools of the Creative Arts & Somatic Experiencing we will be creating the capacity in your being to expand process & regulate the complexities of the transitions of life relationships and at times the difficulties of just being alive. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship that elicits access to trust, coping skills & healthy ways to express yourself both verbally & emotionally. I invite individuals couples & families to reconnect to their own vitality through somatic experiencing the creative process & personal expression.
I am a Psychotherapist, LCAT & a certified SEP in private practice in Nyack, NY. Through the tools of the Creative Arts & Somatic Experiencing we will be creating the capacity in your being to expand process & regulate the complexities of the transitions of life relationships and at times the difficulties of just being alive. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship that elicits access to trust, coping skills & healthy ways to express yourself both verbally & emotionally. I invite individuals couples & families to reconnect to their own vitality through somatic experiencing the creative process & personal expression.
Gillian Elizabeth Sinclair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nyack, NY 10960
Specializing with young adults and adults navigate the path toward becoming a healthy individual has been my clinical passion for the past 15 +years. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I have extensive training in mindfulness/depth psychology, hypnosis, writing as a way of healing through journaling, slam poetry and collage. I see opportunity for transformation in creativity and believe that crisis can often facilitate greater life meaning. Helping seeking individuals discover their true sense of self through dialogue and attunement is key to my work as a psychotherapist utilizing compassionate inquiry and mindfulness practice.
Specializing with young adults and adults navigate the path toward becoming a healthy individual has been my clinical passion for the past 15 +years. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I have extensive training in mindfulness/depth psychology, hypnosis, writing as a way of healing through journaling, slam poetry and collage. I see opportunity for transformation in creativity and believe that crisis can often facilitate greater life meaning. Helping seeking individuals discover their true sense of self through dialogue and attunement is key to my work as a psychotherapist utilizing compassionate inquiry and mindfulness practice.
Elizabeth Bretz LCSW, P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Nyack, NY 10960
I specialize in treating perinatal mental health disorders including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, as well as pregnancy loss. I also treat students entering or in college (if away at college must be in NY or NJ). I welcome all parents (new. experienced, hopeful) to my office. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, with a healthy dose of humor thrown in. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together, at your pace, to identify your goals and areas where you would like to see change. Give me a call to see how I can help!
I specialize in treating perinatal mental health disorders including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, as well as pregnancy loss. I also treat students entering or in college (if away at college must be in NY or NJ). I welcome all parents (new. experienced, hopeful) to my office. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, with a healthy dose of humor thrown in. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together, at your pace, to identify your goals and areas where you would like to see change. Give me a call to see how I can help!
Great to meet you! I am a Dance/Movement Psychotherapist, my eyes are trained to see what our words cannot express...and that's where the magic happens. DMT is a powerful modality combines the art of dance and the science of psychology to unlock your potential for healing and self-expression. By engaging in movement and dance, you will tap into the wisdom of your body, accessing emotions and memories that may be difficult to verbalize. Through this process, you will discover new insights, release tension, and cultivate a stronger mind-body connection.
Great to meet you! I am a Dance/Movement Psychotherapist, my eyes are trained to see what our words cannot express...and that's where the magic happens. DMT is a powerful modality combines the art of dance and the science of psychology to unlock your potential for healing and self-expression. By engaging in movement and dance, you will tap into the wisdom of your body, accessing emotions and memories that may be difficult to verbalize. Through this process, you will discover new insights, release tension, and cultivate a stronger mind-body connection.
My ideal client feels that things may not be working out in their life and would like to talk about it, work on it, resolve and heal. I'm here to help on that journey. You may be dealing with trauma, bereavement, loss, substance abuse, or sexual and psychological abuse, work or school issues, ADHD, relationship/communication problems. During these difficult times, many have unmet needs and feel lonely, depressed and isolated. Most people want release from their emotional pain and greater joy and love in their lives. "My" client is looking to be heard and seen and taken seriously. You want to matter in the world. I hear that.
My ideal client feels that things may not be working out in their life and would like to talk about it, work on it, resolve and heal. I'm here to help on that journey. You may be dealing with trauma, bereavement, loss, substance abuse, or sexual and psychological abuse, work or school issues, ADHD, relationship/communication problems. During these difficult times, many have unmet needs and feel lonely, depressed and isolated. Most people want release from their emotional pain and greater joy and love in their lives. "My" client is looking to be heard and seen and taken seriously. You want to matter in the world. I hear that.
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Whether you’re facing emotional challenges ranging from anxiety to depression, isolation or loss, or just having difficulty managing the stress of your day-to-day life, I can help you on your journey as you move forward. My practice centers on an integrative approach to healing. Trained as a dance/movement psychotherapist, I blend together a psychodynamic framework with both expressive and behavioral strategies. It is here where you will experience authenticity and resilience. I enjoy working with adolescents, young people and women.
Whether you’re facing emotional challenges ranging from anxiety to depression, isolation or loss, or just having difficulty managing the stress of your day-to-day life, I can help you on your journey as you move forward. My practice centers on an integrative approach to healing. Trained as a dance/movement psychotherapist, I blend together a psychodynamic framework with both expressive and behavioral strategies. It is here where you will experience authenticity and resilience. I enjoy working with adolescents, young people and women.
Kate Napolitano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nyack, NY 10960 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Kate! I'm an LCSW based in NYC and the lower Hudson Valley. Right now, I provide several telehealth-only services: counseling, life coaching, dating/sex coaching, and general psychotherapy. I have an MA in Human Sexuality from NYU, and a masters in Social Work from Fordham University, and ten years' clinical experience. I work with young adults, and adults, helping them with a variety of issues. However, my areas of focus include: sexuality, relationships, trans/nonbinary/gender identity issues; kink/poly/alt-lifestyle concerns. Coaching for artists & writers; career coaching, and weight management, bariatric surgery issues.
Hi, I'm Kate! I'm an LCSW based in NYC and the lower Hudson Valley. Right now, I provide several telehealth-only services: counseling, life coaching, dating/sex coaching, and general psychotherapy. I have an MA in Human Sexuality from NYU, and a masters in Social Work from Fordham University, and ten years' clinical experience. I work with young adults, and adults, helping them with a variety of issues. However, my areas of focus include: sexuality, relationships, trans/nonbinary/gender identity issues; kink/poly/alt-lifestyle concerns. Coaching for artists & writers; career coaching, and weight management, bariatric surgery issues.
What makes an authentic life? How do we create a meaningful existence, while making our way through the unexpected twists and turns in our path? As an engaged, compassionate psychoanalyst/psychotherapist, I will companion you in navigating major life transitions, relationships, identity issues, family and career conflicts or creative blocks. We will identify and shift long-standing patterns that no longer serve growth, while working together to reduce symptoms that prevent you from living a fulfilling life. Disruptive patterns and symptoms also carry the seeds for change when we connect with their deeper currents of meaning.
What makes an authentic life? How do we create a meaningful existence, while making our way through the unexpected twists and turns in our path? As an engaged, compassionate psychoanalyst/psychotherapist, I will companion you in navigating major life transitions, relationships, identity issues, family and career conflicts or creative blocks. We will identify and shift long-standing patterns that no longer serve growth, while working together to reduce symptoms that prevent you from living a fulfilling life. Disruptive patterns and symptoms also carry the seeds for change when we connect with their deeper currents of meaning.
Being human is a wondrous and challenging endeavor. Most of us walk around each day feeling inadequate, lost, anxious or depressed. And yet something inside us yearns for more. It takes tremendous courage to slow down and listen to this voice. To turn towards the painful feelings and try to understand them. I believe that with the right support, the hard stuff is actually the gateway to a life that is more purposeful, meaningful, integrated and peace-filled. In my office I create a warm and engaging space for clients to build self-awareness, heal old wounds and reflect on patterns that may not be helping them.
Being human is a wondrous and challenging endeavor. Most of us walk around each day feeling inadequate, lost, anxious or depressed. And yet something inside us yearns for more. It takes tremendous courage to slow down and listen to this voice. To turn towards the painful feelings and try to understand them. I believe that with the right support, the hard stuff is actually the gateway to a life that is more purposeful, meaningful, integrated and peace-filled. In my office I create a warm and engaging space for clients to build self-awareness, heal old wounds and reflect on patterns that may not be helping them.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I work with depression, anxiety, family/parenting and other issues, to help you lead a happier life with improved relationships. I also lead support groups for new retirees and for those going through the grieving process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I work with depression, anxiety, family/parenting and other issues, to help you lead a happier life with improved relationships. I also lead support groups for new retirees and for those going through the grieving process.
Migdalia Valdes Interpersonal And Phase Of Life Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nyack, NY 10960
If you have come to Psychology Today, you've probably made the decision to seek or research assistance, help; congratulations. My approach to therapy includes listening with active engagement, mindfulness and an insight oriented focus. Together, we create an honest space to talk, one centered directly around you, your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Therapy takes courage, commitment, and time. I am here to work with you, hear what you have to say, helping you to understand and heal so you can continue your journey through life on your own terms.
If you have come to Psychology Today, you've probably made the decision to seek or research assistance, help; congratulations. My approach to therapy includes listening with active engagement, mindfulness and an insight oriented focus. Together, we create an honest space to talk, one centered directly around you, your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Therapy takes courage, commitment, and time. I am here to work with you, hear what you have to say, helping you to understand and heal so you can continue your journey through life on your own terms.
Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I am an Art Therapist with the group practice ARTS Rx / NYC Creative Arts Therapy PLLC. I have worked with adults, adolescents and children treating issues of adjustment, self-doubt, ADHD, mood swings, trauma and anxiety attacks. When we approach the therapeutic process with curiosity, we can allow ourselves to grow, heal, and thrive. Often, as we connect with our thoughts and feelings in new ways, we can improve relationships and our sense of self.
Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I am an Art Therapist with the group practice ARTS Rx / NYC Creative Arts Therapy PLLC. I have worked with adults, adolescents and children treating issues of adjustment, self-doubt, ADHD, mood swings, trauma and anxiety attacks. When we approach the therapeutic process with curiosity, we can allow ourselves to grow, heal, and thrive. Often, as we connect with our thoughts and feelings in new ways, we can improve relationships and our sense of self.
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Expressive Arts Therapists
What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.