Expressive Arts Therapists in Williston, VT
Sandra Nigolian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Williston, VT 05495
Life presents challenges sometimes. Learning how to access our resiliency, explore negative thought patterns, and strengthen new positive beliefs assists us in creating and maintaining a thriving daily life. I recognize that each person is diverse, having a unique family, social, and cultural history, and that healing and growth can be dependent on numerous factors. I use therapy methods that help bridge communication with children, youth and adults. I hold also hold BA in studio art that contributes to the creativity element of my work with individuals.
Life presents challenges sometimes. Learning how to access our resiliency, explore negative thought patterns, and strengthen new positive beliefs assists us in creating and maintaining a thriving daily life. I recognize that each person is diverse, having a unique family, social, and cultural history, and that healing and growth can be dependent on numerous factors. I use therapy methods that help bridge communication with children, youth and adults. I hold also hold BA in studio art that contributes to the creativity element of my work with individuals.
Laura May Ackley
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Williston, VT 05495
Not accepting new clients
I have extensive training and experience using expressive arts with adults, adolescents, children, and families.
I believe we all possess a natural wisdom and an ability to heal, and at times we need support in getting in touch with those abilities. I work with clients to facilitate a deeper awareness into challenges and strengths, in an individualized way. I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families with particular interests in trauma/PTSD, substance use, family relationships, parenting and a variety of other concerns. I use a holistic approach to therapy informed by strengths-based, person-centered, expressive arts, and narrative techniques.
I have extensive training and experience using expressive arts with adults, adolescents, children, and families.
I believe we all possess a natural wisdom and an ability to heal, and at times we need support in getting in touch with those abilities. I work with clients to facilitate a deeper awareness into challenges and strengths, in an individualized way. I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families with particular interests in trauma/PTSD, substance use, family relationships, parenting and a variety of other concerns. I use a holistic approach to therapy informed by strengths-based, person-centered, expressive arts, and narrative techniques.
Rachel Oblak
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Williston, VT 05495
Not accepting new clients
I love to work with people who seek to move beyond symptom management and are ready for a deeper process of self-knowledge and change as well as those who are forced by life circumstances to re-evaluate the foundations of their worldview, relationships, and sense of self. Change is most effective when it’s self-chosen and when it’s an outgrowth of insight, thus I will encourage you, challenge you, and accompany you in looking deeply within yourself to bring into awareness the unconscious and to facilitate a process where you can grow more fully into your self and develop a greater sense of vibrancy, autonomy, and wholeness in life.
I love to work with people who seek to move beyond symptom management and are ready for a deeper process of self-knowledge and change as well as those who are forced by life circumstances to re-evaluate the foundations of their worldview, relationships, and sense of self. Change is most effective when it’s self-chosen and when it’s an outgrowth of insight, thus I will encourage you, challenge you, and accompany you in looking deeply within yourself to bring into awareness the unconscious and to facilitate a process where you can grow more fully into your self and develop a greater sense of vibrancy, autonomy, and wholeness in life.
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Lesley L Dunakin
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Shelburne, VT 05482
The use expressive arts in treatment can help uncover unconscious material.
Therapy can help break old patterns and habits which can stand in the way of forming new opportunities or relationships. I have been practicing as a counselor in Vermont for fourteen years, working with children, adolescents, and families. I am also trained as a crisis clinician. I have worked closely with families and teens experiencing depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, anxiety, family conflict and school challenges.
The use expressive arts in treatment can help uncover unconscious material.
Therapy can help break old patterns and habits which can stand in the way of forming new opportunities or relationships. I have been practicing as a counselor in Vermont for fourteen years, working with children, adolescents, and families. I am also trained as a crisis clinician. I have worked closely with families and teens experiencing depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, anxiety, family conflict and school challenges.
Annie M-A Jordan
Depth, PhD
Verified Verified
South Burlington, VT 05403
Interested in soul-making with personal agency versus coping with dysfunctional realities? The depth lens can be used by those experiencing non-ordinary states of reality, amplified emotions, mania, anxiety, trauma presentations, & a desire to understand your psychological patterns better or create new ones. Dr. Annie facilitates a decolonization approach to tend psyche, wherein we co-create a self-care system through your cultural lenses to teach you how to keep your own council. The psyche-soma models employed include Jungian, Archetypal, Mindfulness-Based, Eco-Psychological, Wisdom Traditions, & Expressive Arts modalities.
Interested in soul-making with personal agency versus coping with dysfunctional realities? The depth lens can be used by those experiencing non-ordinary states of reality, amplified emotions, mania, anxiety, trauma presentations, & a desire to understand your psychological patterns better or create new ones. Dr. Annie facilitates a decolonization approach to tend psyche, wherein we co-create a self-care system through your cultural lenses to teach you how to keep your own council. The psyche-soma models employed include Jungian, Archetypal, Mindfulness-Based, Eco-Psychological, Wisdom Traditions, & Expressive Arts modalities.
Angela Sue Fereday-Parent
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Colchester, VT 05446
Waitlist for new clients
I also utilize mind/body, movement and expressive arts therapies.
Throughout our therapeutic work together, we may explore patterns of thoughts and feelings derived from your family of origin that impacts your current life and/or relationships. Within the structure and support of our professional relationship, these patterns become more apparent and conscious, and are thus more easily understood and changed. My role is to collaborate with you to achieve a greater awareness of yourself, to develop more effective behavioral patterns and ultimately reduce undesirable or troubling emotions and interpersonal conflicts.
I also utilize mind/body, movement and expressive arts therapies.
Throughout our therapeutic work together, we may explore patterns of thoughts and feelings derived from your family of origin that impacts your current life and/or relationships. Within the structure and support of our professional relationship, these patterns become more apparent and conscious, and are thus more easily understood and changed. My role is to collaborate with you to achieve a greater awareness of yourself, to develop more effective behavioral patterns and ultimately reduce undesirable or troubling emotions and interpersonal conflicts.
Brita Down
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
I incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, expressive arts therapies, and strengths-based approaches.
My purpose is to help my clients live their lives to their fullest, being their most authentic selves. I believe that connection, understanding, and discovery are the foundation of a growth mindset that can activate all of us into more skilled navigation of our most challenging waters. I celebrate healing, joy, peace, and expression.
I incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, expressive arts therapies, and strengths-based approaches.
My purpose is to help my clients live their lives to their fullest, being their most authentic selves. I believe that connection, understanding, and discovery are the foundation of a growth mindset that can activate all of us into more skilled navigation of our most challenging waters. I celebrate healing, joy, peace, and expression.
Malia Matteson
Counselor, LCMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
My favorite resources include expressive arts, movement and body-based awareness, mindfulness, connection with nature, and the science of trauma.
Maybe your life has gotten to a place where you know it needs to change, but you feel stuck and scared. Or perhaps your life just got turned upside down—a loss, a crisis, a sudden wake-up call—and you’re not sure where to turn. Then again, you might be in a place where things are basically okay. But you yearn for a greater sense of purpose and aliveness. Whatever your specific situation, if you’re ready to take the risk of changing your life for the better, then I’m here to support, guide, and collaborate with you in making that happen.
My favorite resources include expressive arts, movement and body-based awareness, mindfulness, connection with nature, and the science of trauma.
Maybe your life has gotten to a place where you know it needs to change, but you feel stuck and scared. Or perhaps your life just got turned upside down—a loss, a crisis, a sudden wake-up call—and you’re not sure where to turn. Then again, you might be in a place where things are basically okay. But you yearn for a greater sense of purpose and aliveness. Whatever your specific situation, if you’re ready to take the risk of changing your life for the better, then I’m here to support, guide, and collaborate with you in making that happen.
Michael A. Castelli
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
As an Expressive Arts Therapist who specializes in Music Therapy, this offers you the choice and opportunities to bring music into the therapeutic conversation.
I offer a welcoming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to share your story. Sometimes, problems we face — whether they come with a diagnosis or not — may be overwhelming, debilitating, paralyzing, unhealthy, or destructive to ourselves or our relationships. I work collaboratively to help people deconstruct and free themselves from the grip of problems that may be overwhelming and oppressive and move toward preferred ways of living and thriving.
As an Expressive Arts Therapist who specializes in Music Therapy, this offers you the choice and opportunities to bring music into the therapeutic conversation.
I offer a welcoming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to share your story. Sometimes, problems we face — whether they come with a diagnosis or not — may be overwhelming, debilitating, paralyzing, unhealthy, or destructive to ourselves or our relationships. I work collaboratively to help people deconstruct and free themselves from the grip of problems that may be overwhelming and oppressive and move toward preferred ways of living and thriving.
Jane Beaumont Snyder
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
I am a trained Depth therapist with a background in family systems and expressive arts.
I see a state of imbalance in the world that affects all beings and brings out our collective and individual defenses. These intersect with trauma, relationship issues, fear, anxiety, grief, and depression to create patterns of disharmony within our lives and our dynamics with others. Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe that therapy can help ease the burden. I see therapy as a process of co-creatively and compassionately tending to threads of discord that have become intransigent, freeing new pathways of thinking, feeling, and being. With time and attention, therapy can help cultivate and strengthen an inner balance.
I am a trained Depth therapist with a background in family systems and expressive arts.
I see a state of imbalance in the world that affects all beings and brings out our collective and individual defenses. These intersect with trauma, relationship issues, fear, anxiety, grief, and depression to create patterns of disharmony within our lives and our dynamics with others. Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe that therapy can help ease the burden. I see therapy as a process of co-creatively and compassionately tending to threads of discord that have become intransigent, freeing new pathways of thinking, feeling, and being. With time and attention, therapy can help cultivate and strengthen an inner balance.
Jeanne Plo
Counselor, MEd, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I have been in private practice in Burlington, Vermont, since 1989 working with individuals, children and families. At this time, I am working with couples using a time limited method called Dialogue Therapy. I assist partners in learning the skills of speaking for oneself, listening mindfully and remaining curious about the other person's experience even in the middle of an emotionally threatening conflict.
I have been in private practice in Burlington, Vermont, since 1989 working with individuals, children and families. At this time, I am working with couples using a time limited method called Dialogue Therapy. I assist partners in learning the skills of speaking for oneself, listening mindfully and remaining curious about the other person's experience even in the middle of an emotionally threatening conflict.
Jeffrey J Allen
Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
South Burlington, VT 05403
Many of my clients are the ones who are being called to a more vivid version of their lives. They may have gotten off track with life purpose, or they may have long sensed something beyond familiar paths, but they’ve not had the support they needed to answer the invitation to a different way of doing or being. What I offer is mirroring, skillful inquiry, and spirited co-creation in creating this new life. I have been a practicing psychologist for 38 years, and I have also worked many years as a wilderness guide, facilitating explorations of life purpose, inner truth, and self-transformation.
Many of my clients are the ones who are being called to a more vivid version of their lives. They may have gotten off track with life purpose, or they may have long sensed something beyond familiar paths, but they’ve not had the support they needed to answer the invitation to a different way of doing or being. What I offer is mirroring, skillful inquiry, and spirited co-creation in creating this new life. I have been a practicing psychologist for 38 years, and I have also worked many years as a wilderness guide, facilitating explorations of life purpose, inner truth, and self-transformation.
Daniel P Quinn
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Do More In ‘24! If you want to make changes and take action this year, email me or schedule a time directly through my website. From there, we can determine if I’m a good fit to assist you in your self-exploration. Every person seeking therapy deserves an individual approach, honoring their unique experiences and challenges. As a clinician, I strive to customize therapy to meet your goals, creating a therapeutic environment of openness and reflection. Using a strengths-based approach, we can use different therapeutic strategies to create authentic change and growth.
Do More In ‘24! If you want to make changes and take action this year, email me or schedule a time directly through my website. From there, we can determine if I’m a good fit to assist you in your self-exploration. Every person seeking therapy deserves an individual approach, honoring their unique experiences and challenges. As a clinician, I strive to customize therapy to meet your goals, creating a therapeutic environment of openness and reflection. Using a strengths-based approach, we can use different therapeutic strategies to create authentic change and growth.
Lisa Kate
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with stress and anxiety? Are you waking up at night with worry or panic? Do you feel keyed up or just don't feel right? Perhaps you are in a difficult life situation and need support to sort it out and make good decisions. You want to move forward. You want to connect more with the wise, centered calm that you sense is below the stress. You seek guidance in learning effective tools for stress management. You may need a good listener, and specific help to communicate better with yourself and others. Someone to help you move through the obstacles to living fully.
Are you struggling with stress and anxiety? Are you waking up at night with worry or panic? Do you feel keyed up or just don't feel right? Perhaps you are in a difficult life situation and need support to sort it out and make good decisions. You want to move forward. You want to connect more with the wise, centered calm that you sense is below the stress. You seek guidance in learning effective tools for stress management. You may need a good listener, and specific help to communicate better with yourself and others. Someone to help you move through the obstacles to living fully.
Erin McGreevy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05402 (Online Only)
Taking the first step into your own wellness can feel exciting and scary at the same time. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed with life expectations or struggling to connect with loved ones. Have you felt more down or isolated lately? More sad or feeling out of control with your emotions and reactions? Are you wanting to form better relationships or have more confidence in your self? Together we can work on that and identify any barriers that might be in the way on your path to healing.
Taking the first step into your own wellness can feel exciting and scary at the same time. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed with life expectations or struggling to connect with loved ones. Have you felt more down or isolated lately? More sad or feeling out of control with your emotions and reactions? Are you wanting to form better relationships or have more confidence in your self? Together we can work on that and identify any barriers that might be in the way on your path to healing.
Jack Wildwood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shelburne, VT 05482
Individuals of all gender, sexual, and racial identities are welcome at my practice! I believe in the importance of providing a safe and affirming space for individuals to feel curious about and explore themselves, their experiences, and their relationships. I also hope to encourage folks to feel curious about what they are currently holding onto that no longer serves them. I always hope to act as a fellow traveler with folks on their journeys to find and create meaning. I also believe in the importance of empowerment and a positive therapeutic relationship.
Individuals of all gender, sexual, and racial identities are welcome at my practice! I believe in the importance of providing a safe and affirming space for individuals to feel curious about and explore themselves, their experiences, and their relationships. I also hope to encourage folks to feel curious about what they are currently holding onto that no longer serves them. I always hope to act as a fellow traveler with folks on their journeys to find and create meaning. I also believe in the importance of empowerment and a positive therapeutic relationship.
Lila M. Webb
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There are times in our lives when everything seems to be humming right along, and there are times when it's just not. It could be that you're worried about your child who's struggling, maybe you don't know what you want in life, your relationships aren't fulfilling, or you're feeling lost and unsatisfied in life despite having done what you thought would make you happy. Regardless of the reason, if these kinds of challenges are keeping you up at night, or distracted during the day, you're not alone. You're at a crossroads.
There are times in our lives when everything seems to be humming right along, and there are times when it's just not. It could be that you're worried about your child who's struggling, maybe you don't know what you want in life, your relationships aren't fulfilling, or you're feeling lost and unsatisfied in life despite having done what you thought would make you happy. Regardless of the reason, if these kinds of challenges are keeping you up at night, or distracted during the day, you're not alone. You're at a crossroads.
Ashley Holmes
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Shelburne, VT 05482 (Online Only)
We all arrive on this Earth with a plan. Sometimes the plan gets muddled, confusing and scary. Sometimes our labeling of these experiences as “bad” can create stagnation in growth and deny us the insight that we need to stretch into our higher versions of self. When we become aware of this, choice in growth is present. Growth is constant and never ending, especially during challenging times/barriers. However, we only grow when we embrace and feel curious about the uncomfortability. Making space for curiosity allows for integration of wisdom brought by the lessons in our suffering.
We all arrive on this Earth with a plan. Sometimes the plan gets muddled, confusing and scary. Sometimes our labeling of these experiences as “bad” can create stagnation in growth and deny us the insight that we need to stretch into our higher versions of self. When we become aware of this, choice in growth is present. Growth is constant and never ending, especially during challenging times/barriers. However, we only grow when we embrace and feel curious about the uncomfortability. Making space for curiosity allows for integration of wisdom brought by the lessons in our suffering.
Chad J Brunet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process that aims to support a clients goals towards growth and change. I strive to foster curiosity in one's own uniqueness and help clients to develop skills that they may benefit from to help them on their journey.
I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process that aims to support a clients goals towards growth and change. I strive to foster curiosity in one's own uniqueness and help clients to develop skills that they may benefit from to help them on their journey.
David Tomasi
Psychologist, DSc HC, PhD, EdD-PhD, MMed, MCS
Verified Verified
Colchester, VT 05446 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am glad you were able to find this page, as asking for help can be very difficult. I believe in the beauty, the truth, and the wonderful potential existing in each and everyone of us. I am committed to foster this source, in order to help your beautiful self find its proper place, role, and meaning in life. In my practice I focus on multiple life and mental health challenges with a strong emphasis on solid evidence-based science, philosophy, spirituality, and religion (I am open and supportive of all backgrounds), as well as integrative, empathetic, and personalized approaches to healthcare.
Welcome! I am glad you were able to find this page, as asking for help can be very difficult. I believe in the beauty, the truth, and the wonderful potential existing in each and everyone of us. I am committed to foster this source, in order to help your beautiful self find its proper place, role, and meaning in life. In my practice I focus on multiple life and mental health challenges with a strong emphasis on solid evidence-based science, philosophy, spirituality, and religion (I am open and supportive of all backgrounds), as well as integrative, empathetic, and personalized approaches to healthcare.
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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.