Therapists in Billings, MT
Signal Point Counseling, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
Billings, MT 59102
Are you looking for a safe & affirming environment to explore options, define personal success, & begin the healing process? Do you want to learn new tools for managing stress & difficult emotions? Are you searching for ways to feel more empowered? SPC works with clients of all ages, gender identifications, & backgrounds and specializes in mood disorders, trauma, grief, & life transitions counseling. SPC is culturally sensitive & provides an accepting & supporting atmosphere for LGBTQIA2S+ & BIPOC clients. SPC also offers preparation & integration services for psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments.
Are you looking for a safe & affirming environment to explore options, define personal success, & begin the healing process? Do you want to learn new tools for managing stress & difficult emotions? Are you searching for ways to feel more empowered? SPC works with clients of all ages, gender identifications, & backgrounds and specializes in mood disorders, trauma, grief, & life transitions counseling. SPC is culturally sensitive & provides an accepting & supporting atmosphere for LGBTQIA2S+ & BIPOC clients. SPC also offers preparation & integration services for psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments.
Online Therapists
Caitlin Adamo (Fireweed Integrative Therapy)
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Livingston, MT 59047
Like Fireweed growing and spreading vibrantly after a wildfire, I believe we (humans) can transform our traumatized soil and bloom into resilience. I hope to support you in experiencing greater access to your enduring strengths and the things in your life that ground you and provide nourishment. Together, we can work to discover and pursue your own values and visions. We can increase your capacity to access needs that have gone unmet, restoring and integrating your vigor for life.
Like Fireweed growing and spreading vibrantly after a wildfire, I believe we (humans) can transform our traumatized soil and bloom into resilience. I hope to support you in experiencing greater access to your enduring strengths and the things in your life that ground you and provide nourishment. Together, we can work to discover and pursue your own values and visions. We can increase your capacity to access needs that have gone unmet, restoring and integrating your vigor for life.
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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.