Expressive Arts Therapists in 85379
My practice is rooted in compassion, kindness, growth, creativity. I will present you with a customized plan based on my years of training and experience that will meet you where you are at and push you into the future. I am open to working will all ages and stages and have experience from birth to 75! I look at each person as an individual and enjoy supporting and being of service to anyone that is looking to be the best version of themselves! I specialize in healing the brain and body of trauma and taking control back from fear!
My practice is rooted in compassion, kindness, growth, creativity. I will present you with a customized plan based on my years of training and experience that will meet you where you are at and push you into the future. I am open to working will all ages and stages and have experience from birth to 75! I look at each person as an individual and enjoy supporting and being of service to anyone that is looking to be the best version of themselves! I specialize in healing the brain and body of trauma and taking control back from fear!
Evening and Weekend Availability. You are not alone. Whether you’re struggling to get out of bed in the morning, feeling as if you’re merely going through the motions, or feeling alone in your relationship, change is possible. I am dedicated to meeting you where you are at and collaborating to define your goals while establishing healthy boundaries in your relationships and life.
Evening and Weekend Availability. You are not alone. Whether you’re struggling to get out of bed in the morning, feeling as if you’re merely going through the motions, or feeling alone in your relationship, change is possible. I am dedicated to meeting you where you are at and collaborating to define your goals while establishing healthy boundaries in your relationships and life.
Nurturing Wonder: Empowering families to Live, Rise, & Thrive Together. I serve children (birth to 12) and their families. A Million Little Wonders LLC was founded on the belief that profound change is created from the accumulation of “a million little wonders,” small but significant moments of connection, progress, & healing. If your child is struggling to regulate their emotions, or if your family is going through a challenging period of change, upheaval, or loss, & you're feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or uncertain about how it's affecting your relationship with your child & their future, I'm here to offer support & guidance.
Nurturing Wonder: Empowering families to Live, Rise, & Thrive Together. I serve children (birth to 12) and their families. A Million Little Wonders LLC was founded on the belief that profound change is created from the accumulation of “a million little wonders,” small but significant moments of connection, progress, & healing. If your child is struggling to regulate their emotions, or if your family is going through a challenging period of change, upheaval, or loss, & you're feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or uncertain about how it's affecting your relationship with your child & their future, I'm here to offer support & guidance.
Christine Quintana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85379 (Online Only)
Are you feeling burnout from motherhood? Are you finding it hard to cope with body changes, emotions, or thoughts during pregnancy and postpartum? Is this impacting the way you eat or view food? Have you experienced a pregnancy loss and feel like no one understands what you are going through? You are not alone in what your are feeling or going through. Entering pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood can be an amazing journey while filled with challenging obstacles that no one ever prepared you for.
Are you feeling burnout from motherhood? Are you finding it hard to cope with body changes, emotions, or thoughts during pregnancy and postpartum? Is this impacting the way you eat or view food? Have you experienced a pregnancy loss and feel like no one understands what you are going through? You are not alone in what your are feeling or going through. Entering pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood can be an amazing journey while filled with challenging obstacles that no one ever prepared you for.
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbance. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality corrections. I help clients through issues of domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma.
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbance. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality corrections. I help clients through issues of domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Rachel Minton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85379
People come into counseling for many reasons. You may be overcome with insecurity, paralyzed with anxiety, or chronically depressed. Perhaps your relationships are a mess, your life feels out of control. You cut yourself to feel something other than emptiness, you drink to numb your pain. Life doesn't have to be this hard. There is hope and you can heal. You already have everything inside of you that you need in order to heal but somehow you have lost track of this truth. Life has led you away from your innate ability to heal. Counseling can help you reconnect with this ability and restore balance and peace to your life.
People come into counseling for many reasons. You may be overcome with insecurity, paralyzed with anxiety, or chronically depressed. Perhaps your relationships are a mess, your life feels out of control. You cut yourself to feel something other than emptiness, you drink to numb your pain. Life doesn't have to be this hard. There is hope and you can heal. You already have everything inside of you that you need in order to heal but somehow you have lost track of this truth. Life has led you away from your innate ability to heal. Counseling can help you reconnect with this ability and restore balance and peace to your life.
Pat Medford
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LPC, LISAC
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85379
Seeking counseling services is not always easy. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to assist in the process of psychotherapy. If you need help with psychological trauma of any kind, unresolved grief, PTSD; combat or other related, sexual trauma of any kind, alcohol or drug abuse or need after care services, please call for an appointment. The best results are always achieved when treated sooner rather than later. I also provide DMV and court mandated testing for drivers license reinstatement.
Seeking counseling services is not always easy. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to assist in the process of psychotherapy. If you need help with psychological trauma of any kind, unresolved grief, PTSD; combat or other related, sexual trauma of any kind, alcohol or drug abuse or need after care services, please call for an appointment. The best results are always achieved when treated sooner rather than later. I also provide DMV and court mandated testing for drivers license reinstatement.
I am a Licensed Counselor trained in several trauma resolution models. My style is eclectic and client-centered with a goal of creating a safe place to help you live the best life for you. I believe everyone has the ability to heal and that the right therapist can help you experience and recognize your true self so you can start enjoying a life filled with joy, passion and love. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, trauma of all kinds, addictions and relational issues.
I am a Licensed Counselor trained in several trauma resolution models. My style is eclectic and client-centered with a goal of creating a safe place to help you live the best life for you. I believe everyone has the ability to heal and that the right therapist can help you experience and recognize your true self so you can start enjoying a life filled with joy, passion and love. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, trauma of all kinds, addictions and relational issues.
Our collective world & many folks’ lives have been increasingly full of change. Transition & change can create struggles as well as opportunities; we can navigate those together. I work with adults, and adolescents facing issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, identity exploration, life transitions, existential exploration & more while maintaining a strengths-based, neurodiverse-affirming & gender-affirming lens. Some clients enjoy using art; others seek more traditional therapeutic approaches. Regardless of technique, building a compassionate relationship that supports growth is illuminating.
Our collective world & many folks’ lives have been increasingly full of change. Transition & change can create struggles as well as opportunities; we can navigate those together. I work with adults, and adolescents facing issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, identity exploration, life transitions, existential exploration & more while maintaining a strengths-based, neurodiverse-affirming & gender-affirming lens. Some clients enjoy using art; others seek more traditional therapeutic approaches. Regardless of technique, building a compassionate relationship that supports growth is illuminating.
Are you struggling to know which direction to go in life? Are you looking to begin to address issues that are making your life unmanageable or are you looking to continue to work through issues that are more complicated than you expected? I am an independently licensed therapist that specializes in working with individuals who feel imbalanced, lost and disconnected. I have been told that I have a natural ability to draw out the authentic self and assist those who want to achieve a higher level of emotional and spiritual awareness.
Are you struggling to know which direction to go in life? Are you looking to begin to address issues that are making your life unmanageable or are you looking to continue to work through issues that are more complicated than you expected? I am an independently licensed therapist that specializes in working with individuals who feel imbalanced, lost and disconnected. I have been told that I have a natural ability to draw out the authentic self and assist those who want to achieve a higher level of emotional and spiritual awareness.
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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.