Therapists in 94925
Courageous Counseling Center
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Do you feel disconnected, dissatisfied, or disheartened in your life or in your relationships? Find relief from isolation and suffering. Restore connection and intimacy in your relationships. Learn to communicate wisely. Strengthen your sense of self. Build resiliency. Bring awareness into everyday living, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Our practice is multi-cultural and diverse and reflects values of inclusiveness and respect toward all humans. You are welcome here! Together, we blend compassion and a dash of humor to catalyze and embody the positive transformations you are looking for.
Do you feel disconnected, dissatisfied, or disheartened in your life or in your relationships? Find relief from isolation and suffering. Restore connection and intimacy in your relationships. Learn to communicate wisely. Strengthen your sense of self. Build resiliency. Bring awareness into everyday living, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Our practice is multi-cultural and diverse and reflects values of inclusiveness and respect toward all humans. You are welcome here! Together, we blend compassion and a dash of humor to catalyze and embody the positive transformations you are looking for.
Davida Taurek
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
The foundation of my work with you rests in the belief that human connection based on insight and empathy is transformational. Often times suffering is a result of habitual patterns and behaviors based on fear, and difficult experiences. This drains our natural ability to enjoy life, and unfortunately cultivates a culture of isolation and aloneness. Our honest and trusting therapeutic relationship will transmute your aloneness so that you once again have access to your innate resiliency and wonder of life. It takes courage and vulnerability to reach out for support. Know I will be your ally.
The foundation of my work with you rests in the belief that human connection based on insight and empathy is transformational. Often times suffering is a result of habitual patterns and behaviors based on fear, and difficult experiences. This drains our natural ability to enjoy life, and unfortunately cultivates a culture of isolation and aloneness. Our honest and trusting therapeutic relationship will transmute your aloneness so that you once again have access to your innate resiliency and wonder of life. It takes courage and vulnerability to reach out for support. Know I will be your ally.
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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.