Expressive Arts Therapists in 34470

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Amanda Cypret
Counselor, LMHC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34470
Hi! I am Amanda, a child and family therapist with Silver River Counseling. I have a passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults repair and strengthen relationships. I view things through an Adlerian (Individual Psychology) lens and believe strongly in building an egalitarian relationship in the therapeutic process. Everyone processes their life experiences differently, so I develop an individualized approach tailored to what you or your child may need. Whether you are seeking supervision, consultation, or need a therapist to help you navigate through the challenges of being a helper, I am here.
Hi! I am Amanda, a child and family therapist with Silver River Counseling. I have a passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults repair and strengthen relationships. I view things through an Adlerian (Individual Psychology) lens and believe strongly in building an egalitarian relationship in the therapeutic process. Everyone processes their life experiences differently, so I develop an individualized approach tailored to what you or your child may need. Whether you are seeking supervision, consultation, or need a therapist to help you navigate through the challenges of being a helper, I am here.
(352) 995-3051 View (352) 995-3051
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Elisabeth Ansel Edwards
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34470
Waitlist for new clients
I work from a relational and insight oriented approach. I believe that we were all created for connection and that our woundedness often gets in the way of this connectedness, whether it be to God or to others. Deep, intensive, soul counseling can help heal this woundedness so that connections are more honest, genuine, and whole. It should also leave you with a deeper sense of self and identity, so that you can interact in healthy ways with the world around you.
I work from a relational and insight oriented approach. I believe that we were all created for connection and that our woundedness often gets in the way of this connectedness, whether it be to God or to others. Deep, intensive, soul counseling can help heal this woundedness so that connections are more honest, genuine, and whole. It should also leave you with a deeper sense of self and identity, so that you can interact in healthy ways with the world around you.
(352) 325-4587 View (352) 325-4587
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Ocala Consulting & Prevention
Counselor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34470
Ocala Consulting & Prevention provides a wide range of Outpatient Psychotherapy services to help individuals, couples and families identify and modify behaviors, learn communication skills, develop positive coping mechanisms, find support structures, and seek healthy outlets for expressing feelings.
Ocala Consulting & Prevention provides a wide range of Outpatient Psychotherapy services to help individuals, couples and families identify and modify behaviors, learn communication skills, develop positive coping mechanisms, find support structures, and seek healthy outlets for expressing feelings.
(352) 658-6575 View (352) 658-6575
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Jennifer Campbell
PhD, MS
Not Verified Not Verified
Ocala, FL 34470
My focus is a strength-based approach. I strive to educate and empower clients to build upon their strengths, identify their purpose, and achieve their life goals. I am very passionate about dual diagnoses, mental health, and the family system. I will work with clients to create a treatment plan that can help them overcome their present problem in a safe, soothing, empathic environment. Focusing on solutions and how to navigate through life's difficulties is a journey I will take with them. I enjoy working with individuals, groups, and families.
My focus is a strength-based approach. I strive to educate and empower clients to build upon their strengths, identify their purpose, and achieve their life goals. I am very passionate about dual diagnoses, mental health, and the family system. I will work with clients to create a treatment plan that can help them overcome their present problem in a safe, soothing, empathic environment. Focusing on solutions and how to navigate through life's difficulties is a journey I will take with them. I enjoy working with individuals, groups, and families.
(754) 219-9422 View (754) 219-9422

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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.