Expressive Arts Therapists in Temple, TX

I specialize in working with children/adolescents with a variety of presenting symptoms. I understand that children must be counseled in the context of their family system and incorporate family therapy in my treatment processes. I have experience working with sexually and physically abused children, adolescents, and adults and those struggling with trauma reminders. I also work with individuals struggling with depression or behavior changes following a change in relationship dynamics such as divorce or military deployment. I offer sessions with and without my therapy dog-in-training, a sweet Bernedoodle named Sullivan.

I am experienced at helping to transform depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addictions, and other struggles through a variety of active techniques: Psychodynamic therapy with a Jungian orientation, expressive arts therapy, imago therapy for couples, action methods for groups, and mindfulness processes. With leaders and organizations, I use a dynamic set of processes that help to transform conflict and develop emotional intelligence and authenticity. I also am a licensed LPC supervisor and train facilitators to use these techniques with their clients.

Giving a safe space to identify goals, search for solutions, work towards the future, process emotions, and support your growth and change. I work with my animal partner/co-counselor Mabel Jean (MJ) to provide empathy, understanding, compassion, and hope into each session. MJ typically is incorporated into therapy interventions. She is very engaging with others, gives unbiased listening and acceptance without judgment, is attuned to others’ emotions, helps others self-regulate, is curious to learn more about clients, and is a fast learner. We are supervised by Kim L Sullivan, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S.

Is your child or teen struggling with making sense of their emotions? Are they struggling with their relationships? Grappling with their identity and self-esteem? I may be able to help! I am a licensed National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT).

Are you looking for an evidence-based counseling or supervision experience that integrates animals, nature, and expressive arts? We might be a good fit!

It can be hard to admit that you need help, and even harder to find a therapist you really connect with. Thank you for giving me the chance to fill that role! I am passionate about helping clients reach their goals and improve their life. I specialize in treating problematic sexual behaviors and sexual disorders, post-traumatic symptoms, victim/survivors of relationship, domestic, and interpersonal abuse, victim/survivors of stalking, victim/survivors of human trafficking, psychotic symptoms, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. I love working with kids, teens, and adults!

Hey there! I am so glad you are here. I know how much courage and vulnerability it takes to seek out counseling. You are incredibly brave to take this step & I am grateful for your bravery! I love working with teens, college students, young professionals, couples/families, and women-identifying persons through the lifespan. I have experience with a variety of concerns including: anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotion regulation, relationship challenges, identity exploration, healthy assertiveness/boundary setting, body image, communication skills, and trauma.

As a Board Certified Counselor, an LPC-Supervisor and RPT-Supervisor my passion is helping clients overcome life's hurdles and achieve greater levels of satisfaction in their everyday lives. I specialize in working with kids, teens, adults and families who are grappling with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, dyslexia, autism, life transitions (new job/loss of a job, recent move, impending marriage/divorce, shifting family dynamics, etc), complicated peer relationships, family communication, finding success at school, emotional regulation, and parent coaching. I also provide supervision to LPC-A's and those wanting to earn their RPT.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with children, adolescents and teens from the ages of 4-18. My specialties are grief and loss, anxiety, social skills, and depression. I use a variety of treatment modalities including: play therapy, sandtray, expressive arts, EMDR and yoga/mindfulness. Play helps kids make sense of their world so they can process their feelings in a non-verbal way so that they don't have to carry them inside their bodies. Kids yoga has been shown to increase focus, self-esteem, and reduce anxiety in all aspects of their lives.