Expressive Arts Therapists in New York
Crystal Spiegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I have received post graduate training in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Advanced Clinical Practice in Trauma, Expressive Arts Therapy, Internal Family Systems and sound healing.
I believe that the best therapy is done when your relationship with your therapist has a strong foundation, meaning, you like and trust your therapist enough so the therapy space becomes a place for creating the changes you want. I believe in people and their ability to heal. We all develop patterns of being and thinking and sometimes those patterns just don't work anymore. I am compassionate when exploring emotional and psychological patterns, anxiety, depression or relationship issues to establish new boundaries, and feel empowered.
I have received post graduate training in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Advanced Clinical Practice in Trauma, Expressive Arts Therapy, Internal Family Systems and sound healing.
I believe that the best therapy is done when your relationship with your therapist has a strong foundation, meaning, you like and trust your therapist enough so the therapy space becomes a place for creating the changes you want. I believe in people and their ability to heal. We all develop patterns of being and thinking and sometimes those patterns just don't work anymore. I am compassionate when exploring emotional and psychological patterns, anxiety, depression or relationship issues to establish new boundaries, and feel empowered.
Michele Galea Bertelle
Counselor, MS, LMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
Hudson, NY 12534 (Online Only)
With specialized training in mindfulness-based psychotherapy, expressive arts and play therapies, my clinical experience has included working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in community mental health, college counseling, and hospital settings.
What is your vision of wellness? Both client and counselor will collaborate to define this vision, and design a therapeutic treatment plan that is individualized, goal oriented, and person centered. If you are seeking tools to enhance insight or empathy, to increase skillfulness or emotion regulation, or to strengthen interpersonal effectiveness or distress tolerance, let's collaborate together.
With specialized training in mindfulness-based psychotherapy, expressive arts and play therapies, my clinical experience has included working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in community mental health, college counseling, and hospital settings.
What is your vision of wellness? Both client and counselor will collaborate to define this vision, and design a therapeutic treatment plan that is individualized, goal oriented, and person centered. If you are seeking tools to enhance insight or empathy, to increase skillfulness or emotion regulation, or to strengthen interpersonal effectiveness or distress tolerance, let's collaborate together.
Jasmine N Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, NY 10940
Through my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality Counseling, Expressive Arts Training, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to name a few, I am confident that I can help you with developing coping skills and various strategies to help you in your time of need.
Do you need someone to talk to? I am accepting new patients both in-person and via Telehealth. I have over 15 years of experience as a social worker and have worked in Behavioral Health Centers, Department of Corrections, Board of Education, and Forensic settings for over ten years. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My experience includes working with children and adults diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Conduct Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Suicidal/Homicidal Ideation, and Personality Disorders.
Through my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality Counseling, Expressive Arts Training, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to name a few, I am confident that I can help you with developing coping skills and various strategies to help you in your time of need.
Do you need someone to talk to? I am accepting new patients both in-person and via Telehealth. I have over 15 years of experience as a social worker and have worked in Behavioral Health Centers, Department of Corrections, Board of Education, and Forensic settings for over ten years. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My experience includes working with children and adults diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Conduct Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Suicidal/Homicidal Ideation, and Personality Disorders.
Brittany Johnston
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222
I graduated from Lesley University, where I completed my Master's in Clinical Mental Health counseling with an emphasis on the Expressive Arts Therapies.
It is always my goal to connect with clients in the most authentic way possible. My approach is holistic and compassionate, while being direct. I want to support my clients and their journey by empowering them to pursue deep truths and challenges of recovery. I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I am passionate about assisting clients through relationship issues, life transitions, and workplace induced stress.
I graduated from Lesley University, where I completed my Master's in Clinical Mental Health counseling with an emphasis on the Expressive Arts Therapies.
It is always my goal to connect with clients in the most authentic way possible. My approach is holistic and compassionate, while being direct. I want to support my clients and their journey by empowering them to pursue deep truths and challenges of recovery. I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I am passionate about assisting clients through relationship issues, life transitions, and workplace induced stress.
Lenna Salbashian
Counselor, LMHC, ATR , RYT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10002 (Online Only)
Lenna's work seeks to empower all people with the life enhancing tools of expressive arts therapy.
Lenna is an art psychotherapist, licensed mental health counselor, international award-winning artist, and yoga teacher. Using a holistic approach she works with clients to awaken their internal healing capacity and live with greater balance, connection, and mind-body-soul health. She integrates a range of evidence-based arts therapies, yoga therapy, CBT, DBT, IFS, and meditation within a healing space of acceptance and creativity. Lenna helps clients to achieve healthy relationships with their bodies, and recover from social anxiety, attachment trauma, identity loss/confusion, major life transitions, and creative/spiritual blocks.
Lenna's work seeks to empower all people with the life enhancing tools of expressive arts therapy.
Lenna is an art psychotherapist, licensed mental health counselor, international award-winning artist, and yoga teacher. Using a holistic approach she works with clients to awaken their internal healing capacity and live with greater balance, connection, and mind-body-soul health. She integrates a range of evidence-based arts therapies, yoga therapy, CBT, DBT, IFS, and meditation within a healing space of acceptance and creativity. Lenna helps clients to achieve healthy relationships with their bodies, and recover from social anxiety, attachment trauma, identity loss/confusion, major life transitions, and creative/spiritual blocks.
Kate Shannon
Art Therapist, LCAT, LCPC, LPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Pittsford, NY 14534
We may use approaches such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Sandtray, Expressive Arts and/or parts work depending on what feels good for you.
Anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and relationship issues are heavy burdens to carry every day. these pressures are not easy to deal with every day. It’s a serious burden to carry and it’s absolutely exhausting. It has an effect on your relationships, your social connections, your work, your school – everything. Therapy can help you understand the why behind the anxiety, stress, pressure, and confusion you might feel. You can move beyond just coping skills and get to the deeper root of these struggles. If you’re ready to do the work, it’s possible to find relief, build stronger relationships, and live with more ease.
We may use approaches such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Sandtray, Expressive Arts and/or parts work depending on what feels good for you.
Anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and relationship issues are heavy burdens to carry every day. these pressures are not easy to deal with every day. It’s a serious burden to carry and it’s absolutely exhausting. It has an effect on your relationships, your social connections, your work, your school – everything. Therapy can help you understand the why behind the anxiety, stress, pressure, and confusion you might feel. You can move beyond just coping skills and get to the deeper root of these struggles. If you’re ready to do the work, it’s possible to find relief, build stronger relationships, and live with more ease.
Diana Jeanne Feldman
LCAT, BCT, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Do you struggle with challenging emotions or symptoms of trauma? With over 30 years experience working with children, teens and adults, my attachment based approach combines didactic and somatic approaches to best fit the needs of every client. Children need a safe and playful space to work through difficult issues. Expressive arts approaches and DBT methods are effective when words are not enough. My compassionate and down to earth process examines old patterns that no longer serve you as you discover new empowered parts of yourself. We work on concrete tools to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma.
Do you struggle with challenging emotions or symptoms of trauma? With over 30 years experience working with children, teens and adults, my attachment based approach combines didactic and somatic approaches to best fit the needs of every client. Children need a safe and playful space to work through difficult issues. Expressive arts approaches and DBT methods are effective when words are not enough. My compassionate and down to earth process examines old patterns that no longer serve you as you discover new empowered parts of yourself. We work on concrete tools to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma.
Vijay Ramanathan
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Floral Park, NY 11001 (Online Only)
I create an empathetic and non-judgmental space for you to feel safe and supported in your most vulnerable state as I accompany you on your self-discovery journey. I consider you to be a multifaceted human being with an innate intelligence, and want to empower you to lead a resilient, authentic, and joyful life. I hope to help you develop skills to manage uncomfortable emotions and symptoms, reprocess old wounds, heal generational trauma, and gain greater self- compassion and self-acceptance. I advance Mindfulness based transpersonal counseling that is Jungian informed and supportive of Expressive arts practices.
I create an empathetic and non-judgmental space for you to feel safe and supported in your most vulnerable state as I accompany you on your self-discovery journey. I consider you to be a multifaceted human being with an innate intelligence, and want to empower you to lead a resilient, authentic, and joyful life. I hope to help you develop skills to manage uncomfortable emotions and symptoms, reprocess old wounds, heal generational trauma, and gain greater self- compassion and self-acceptance. I advance Mindfulness based transpersonal counseling that is Jungian informed and supportive of Expressive arts practices.
Emma C. Hotar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Through research, training, clinical experience, attunement/self-harmony, combining science with expressive arts, my interventions provide an individualized approach addressing challenges that creative individuals and professional men in their forties face.
Healthy relationships provide us with support, connection, and a deeper meaning in our lives. They are the fruits of our labor and, sometimes, the thorns of our circumstances. However they may show up in your life, you might have wondered about overcoming these obstacles, rearranging things in your life, changing the quality of your relationships, revitalizing your circumstances, redefining the meaning of your life, resetting it & rebuilding it to a higher ground. It starts & ends with you, that is where change happens.
Through research, training, clinical experience, attunement/self-harmony, combining science with expressive arts, my interventions provide an individualized approach addressing challenges that creative individuals and professional men in their forties face.
Healthy relationships provide us with support, connection, and a deeper meaning in our lives. They are the fruits of our labor and, sometimes, the thorns of our circumstances. However they may show up in your life, you might have wondered about overcoming these obstacles, rearranging things in your life, changing the quality of your relationships, revitalizing your circumstances, redefining the meaning of your life, resetting it & rebuilding it to a higher ground. It starts & ends with you, that is where change happens.
Liz Morrison Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
We use the training we have received in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused CBT, play therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, parent-child relational issues, and expressive arts therapy to help you achieve your goals.
Therapists at Liz Morrison Therapy will help you to achieve your goals by providing you, your child, or your family with the highest quality mental health service. As specialists in children and families, our approach to helping you find results through psychotherapy is based on our experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in mental health facilities, schools, and private practice settings. Our challenging and direct, yet compassionate and considerate approach will allow you to reach your highest potential.
We use the training we have received in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused CBT, play therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, parent-child relational issues, and expressive arts therapy to help you achieve your goals.
Therapists at Liz Morrison Therapy will help you to achieve your goals by providing you, your child, or your family with the highest quality mental health service. As specialists in children and families, our approach to helping you find results through psychotherapy is based on our experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in mental health facilities, schools, and private practice settings. Our challenging and direct, yet compassionate and considerate approach will allow you to reach your highest potential.
Aaron Rodwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Aaron specializes in integrating expressive arts (i.
Aaron’s approach to therapy is eclectic and draws from a variety of techniques including traditional psychodynamic principles and evidence-based practices that include Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance-Based, and Mindfulness principles. His approach is active, dynamic, and interactive rooted in trust, empathy, and acceptance within the therapeutic relationship. Aaron works collaboratively with clients to explore issues, establish goals, and build upon existing strengths to cultivate growth. In addition to clinical work, Aaron is involved in research, and is currently earning his PhD at NYU.
Aaron specializes in integrating expressive arts (i.
Aaron’s approach to therapy is eclectic and draws from a variety of techniques including traditional psychodynamic principles and evidence-based practices that include Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance-Based, and Mindfulness principles. His approach is active, dynamic, and interactive rooted in trust, empathy, and acceptance within the therapeutic relationship. Aaron works collaboratively with clients to explore issues, establish goals, and build upon existing strengths to cultivate growth. In addition to clinical work, Aaron is involved in research, and is currently earning his PhD at NYU.
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Alexa Sauro
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
I subscribe to psychodynamic theories, alongside interventions of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts.
Hi there, I'm Alexa and I'm glad you're here! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor passionate about helping clients through anxiety, attachment and relationship issues, as well as LGBTQIA+ issues in adolescents and young adults. I have cultivated clinical experience in various settings with many populations, including a college crisis center, emergency foster care, and psychiatric residential centers, before landing in private practice.
I subscribe to psychodynamic theories, alongside interventions of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts.
Hi there, I'm Alexa and I'm glad you're here! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor passionate about helping clients through anxiety, attachment and relationship issues, as well as LGBTQIA+ issues in adolescents and young adults. I have cultivated clinical experience in various settings with many populations, including a college crisis center, emergency foster care, and psychiatric residential centers, before landing in private practice.
Emma Kershen
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression? Self-esteem issues? Unprocessed trauma? Managing the many stressors of daily life? Starting therapy can be scary but it's the first step toward leading a more content life! My approach is eclectic and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, while also incorporating Yoga, Movement, Meditation, and Expressive Arts. Together we can work toward developing healthy coping skills to help you to be your best self. As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression? Self-esteem issues? Unprocessed trauma? Managing the many stressors of daily life? Starting therapy can be scary but it's the first step toward leading a more content life! My approach is eclectic and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, while also incorporating Yoga, Movement, Meditation, and Expressive Arts. Together we can work toward developing healthy coping skills to help you to be your best self. As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
Mutual Arising Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12210
We also support your needs with mindfulness and Expressive Arts.
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We also support your needs with mindfulness and Expressive Arts.
Welcome to our Neurofeedback (NFB) Trauma Clinic and Trauma Resolution Retreat Center. Our group practice helps address a wide variety of conditions with NFB and then transition to our trauma resolution retreat services. After that, we support your needs with a mindfulness maintenance program.
Melinda Ferraraccio
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCAT-lp
Not Verified Not Verified
Pleasantville, NY 10570 (Online Only)
Expressive arts therapy is a multi disciplinary support approach that focuses on our desire to shape our world—through music, theater, poetry, dance, or other artistic modality—as a tool to help create change.
Have you ever felt rooted in one spot unable to pull your feet out of the heavy mud and move forward? Maybe you had a recent disappointment? Perhaps you or your child have experienced a tragedy or loss? Or possibly, you have great ideas just waiting to surface! My goal is to create a safe space where you can develop your creative problem solving skills, renew your sense of adventure, and strengthen your sense of self. I believe in the importance of our mind-body connection and the healing nature of self expression and communication through art making.
Expressive arts therapy is a multi disciplinary support approach that focuses on our desire to shape our world—through music, theater, poetry, dance, or other artistic modality—as a tool to help create change.
Have you ever felt rooted in one spot unable to pull your feet out of the heavy mud and move forward? Maybe you had a recent disappointment? Perhaps you or your child have experienced a tragedy or loss? Or possibly, you have great ideas just waiting to surface! My goal is to create a safe space where you can develop your creative problem solving skills, renew your sense of adventure, and strengthen your sense of self. I believe in the importance of our mind-body connection and the healing nature of self expression and communication through art making.
Tracy L Gillette
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MS, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Spencerport, NY 14559 (Online Only)
I will help you identify your strengths in order to address your issues and concerns. Positive psychology is practiced here. Specialities are treatment for depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and weight issues. Additional areas include anger management, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, chronic pain, inner-child healing, and binge eating. I use empirically supported, traditional talk therapy, plus expressive arts, and movement. Approaches include cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, client-centered therapy, experiential-Gestalt, mindfulness techniques and more.
I will help you identify your strengths in order to address your issues and concerns. Positive psychology is practiced here. Specialities are treatment for depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and weight issues. Additional areas include anger management, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, chronic pain, inner-child healing, and binge eating. I use empirically supported, traditional talk therapy, plus expressive arts, and movement. Approaches include cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, client-centered therapy, experiential-Gestalt, mindfulness techniques and more.
Stacy Siqi Zheng
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Stacy provides culturally sensitive and trauma-informed counseling by using a client-centered approach that integrates Psychodynamic and Existential therapy in addition to attachment and grief, while incorporating her creativity into Expressive Arts Therapy. Stacy works to hold a safe space for her clients with empathetic and compassionate support.
Stacy provides culturally sensitive and trauma-informed counseling by using a client-centered approach that integrates Psychodynamic and Existential therapy in addition to attachment and grief, while incorporating her creativity into Expressive Arts Therapy. Stacy works to hold a safe space for her clients with empathetic and compassionate support.
Nicole Jenkins
Counselor, MSEd, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242
I specialize in treating trauma, grief and loss (including abandonment and break-ups), anxiety, and depression, and utilize creative and expressive arts, as well as visualization and mindfulness to promote insight and regulation.
I hold compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive space which will help you to express, explore, and work through deeply held feelings and gain clarity and insight into critical areas of your life. I have more than two decades of experience working in various healing and teaching capacities with highly diverse populations of adults, children and families, and I would love to support you on your path. I have formal training in Psychodynamic, Brainspotting (Phases 1-4), EMDR, Parts Work, Somatic, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, ADOS-2 Autism Assessment, and I am Certified in Hypnotherapy.
I specialize in treating trauma, grief and loss (including abandonment and break-ups), anxiety, and depression, and utilize creative and expressive arts, as well as visualization and mindfulness to promote insight and regulation.
I hold compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive space which will help you to express, explore, and work through deeply held feelings and gain clarity and insight into critical areas of your life. I have more than two decades of experience working in various healing and teaching capacities with highly diverse populations of adults, children and families, and I would love to support you on your path. I have formal training in Psychodynamic, Brainspotting (Phases 1-4), EMDR, Parts Work, Somatic, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, ADOS-2 Autism Assessment, and I am Certified in Hypnotherapy.
Jessie Gaworecki
LCAT-P, R-DMT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Manlius, NY 13104
Are you someone who is looking to do more than talk about what's challenging you? Delfina Piretti shares the essence of expressive arts therapy: "Each art form is a gateway to the deepest aspects of the self, reawakening a language of image and metaphor and expressing what often cannot be put into words." If you want to embark on a deepening journey into your body and soul, ready to explore areas such as movement, art, mindfulness, and spiritual practice, and in doing so, are ready to grow your awareness of yourself as a whole, I am here for you.
Are you someone who is looking to do more than talk about what's challenging you? Delfina Piretti shares the essence of expressive arts therapy: "Each art form is a gateway to the deepest aspects of the self, reawakening a language of image and metaphor and expressing what often cannot be put into words." If you want to embark on a deepening journey into your body and soul, ready to explore areas such as movement, art, mindfulness, and spiritual practice, and in doing so, are ready to grow your awareness of yourself as a whole, I am here for you.
Evi Fisher
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
I offer psychotherapy and specialize in expressive arts therapies.
Psychotherapy, to me, is about getting to know and accept yourself, gaining an understanding of how you relate to yourself and the world around you, learning better ways to manage emotions and healing past traumas in order to live your happiest, healthiest life. I use a combination of traditional talk therapy and various expressive modalities to help clients reach their healing goals.
I offer psychotherapy and specialize in expressive arts therapies.
Psychotherapy, to me, is about getting to know and accept yourself, gaining an understanding of how you relate to yourself and the world around you, learning better ways to manage emotions and healing past traumas in order to live your happiest, healthiest life. I use a combination of traditional talk therapy and various expressive modalities to help clients reach their healing goals.
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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.