Expressive Arts Therapists in Fairfax, CA
Kelsey Meredith Wunderle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, CA 94930
I use an integrative trauma informed approach that is based in knowledge of the body and brain, and is informed by internal family systems therapy, expressive arts, somatics and hypnotherapy.
I offer a space where all parts of you are welcomed and deeply listened to. In a complex and challenging world, I have the tools to support you in compassionately engaging your inner work and cultivating more well being. If you are struggling with anxiety, the impacts of trauma, or seeking change and growth in your relationships and life, I can help you resource yourself in meeting difficulties. Together we can discover the sources of imbalance and address their root causes while building new skills and tools.
I use an integrative trauma informed approach that is based in knowledge of the body and brain, and is informed by internal family systems therapy, expressive arts, somatics and hypnotherapy.
I offer a space where all parts of you are welcomed and deeply listened to. In a complex and challenging world, I have the tools to support you in compassionately engaging your inner work and cultivating more well being. If you are struggling with anxiety, the impacts of trauma, or seeking change and growth in your relationships and life, I can help you resource yourself in meeting difficulties. Together we can discover the sources of imbalance and address their root causes while building new skills and tools.
Family Matters Of Marin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Fairfax, CA 94930
We use the Expressive Arts, IFS, Gestalt, EFT, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and EMDR when working with adolescents, adults, and families.
Family Matters Of Marin is a trauma informed group practice focused on supporting children and families. We help clients create more joy, love, and harmony in their lives. We are deeply interested in learning how our clients would like to change and grow, and supporting them in this process. We work collaboratively with clients to improve their relationships and resolve any trauma from their past that maybe holding them back from living the life they yearn for. We are experienced therapists who use a variety of therapeutic modalities to resolve issues that are hindering our client's ability to be their best selves.
We use the Expressive Arts, IFS, Gestalt, EFT, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and EMDR when working with adolescents, adults, and families.
Family Matters Of Marin is a trauma informed group practice focused on supporting children and families. We help clients create more joy, love, and harmony in their lives. We are deeply interested in learning how our clients would like to change and grow, and supporting them in this process. We work collaboratively with clients to improve their relationships and resolve any trauma from their past that maybe holding them back from living the life they yearn for. We are experienced therapists who use a variety of therapeutic modalities to resolve issues that are hindering our client's ability to be their best selves.
Gail Danchig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT , REAT
Verified Verified
Fairfax, CA 94930 (Online Only)
I offer a warm, non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore your issues. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship or family issues, self-doubt or negative thinking, or going through a life transition. You may feel a longing for greater meaning and joy, courage to make a change, or more connection to others. Unresolved conflicts or trauma from the past may be getting in the way of creating a more fulfilled life. I have a client-centered, integrative approach, influenced by contemplative practices and mindfulness, creative expression, the healing power of nature, and the science of well-being.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore your issues. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship or family issues, self-doubt or negative thinking, or going through a life transition. You may feel a longing for greater meaning and joy, courage to make a change, or more connection to others. Unresolved conflicts or trauma from the past may be getting in the way of creating a more fulfilled life. I have a client-centered, integrative approach, influenced by contemplative practices and mindfulness, creative expression, the healing power of nature, and the science of well-being.
Raven Nalika Rose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, CA 94978 (Online Only)
Do you feel awkward in social and professional situations? Are you afraid of conflict or disappointing others? Do you generally feel overwhelmed? You are tired of feeling exhausted. Feeling like you are trying to catch up with life is infuriating. I get it. I assist ADHD'ers and Highly Sensitive Folks dealing with anxiety and grief.
Do you feel awkward in social and professional situations? Are you afraid of conflict or disappointing others? Do you generally feel overwhelmed? You are tired of feeling exhausted. Feeling like you are trying to catch up with life is infuriating. I get it. I assist ADHD'ers and Highly Sensitive Folks dealing with anxiety and grief.
Samantha Nadia Terriss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SE, MBS
Verified Verified
Fairfax, CA 94930
If you are wanting more awareness and skills to support you in feeling grounded centered and vital, then I would like to be of support. You may feel fatigued, have a loss of focus, distracted by over thinking, challenged by strong feelings and social interactions. You may be low or high functioning and yet still feel some of the above concerns. Anxious moments and/or depressive waves may be disrupting your sense of peace and you want new ways to interact with these moments so they can be lessened and life to become more easeful. You may be observing patterns in yourself and how you relate that you wish to shift and need some tools.
If you are wanting more awareness and skills to support you in feeling grounded centered and vital, then I would like to be of support. You may feel fatigued, have a loss of focus, distracted by over thinking, challenged by strong feelings and social interactions. You may be low or high functioning and yet still feel some of the above concerns. Anxious moments and/or depressive waves may be disrupting your sense of peace and you want new ways to interact with these moments so they can be lessened and life to become more easeful. You may be observing patterns in yourself and how you relate that you wish to shift and need some tools.
I work with people who are ready to delve into the depths of their sexuality. You might be wrestling with issues such as intimacy struggles, sexual concerns, or challenges in communication within your relationships. I create a safe and accepting space where you can freely explore your desires, gain clarity on your needs, and develop the tools to navigate your sexual journey confidently. Your ultimate goal is to experience a deeper sense of satisfaction, connection, and fulfillment in your sexual and relational experiences, paving the way for a more vibrant and joyful life. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery.
I work with people who are ready to delve into the depths of their sexuality. You might be wrestling with issues such as intimacy struggles, sexual concerns, or challenges in communication within your relationships. I create a safe and accepting space where you can freely explore your desires, gain clarity on your needs, and develop the tools to navigate your sexual journey confidently. Your ultimate goal is to experience a deeper sense of satisfaction, connection, and fulfillment in your sexual and relational experiences, paving the way for a more vibrant and joyful life. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery.
In-person face-to-face clients in Spokane, WA. Phone and video calls throughout WA & CA. Accepting Washington insurance through Mindful Therapy Group, call (509) 903-0103. Accepting California insurance through Headway visit: headway.co/providers/benjamin-shuts
In-person face-to-face clients in Spokane, WA. Phone and video calls throughout WA & CA. Accepting Washington insurance through Mindful Therapy Group, call (509) 903-0103. Accepting California insurance through Headway visit: headway.co/providers/benjamin-shuts
Alane Freund
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, ICHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, CA 94930
Are You Highly Sensitive? You notice the subtleties in life, feel overwhelmed or anxious often, think deeply about the world, have strong empathy or an active inner life. You might have been born with high sensitivity trait. In equine-assisted psychotherapy, self-discovery, communication, and personal authenticity are modeled and taught by the horses. Family issues including parenting, couples, and youth, highly sensitive people (HSPs), and 12 step recovery. Team building and leadership training for groups. HSPs & Horses workshops. Alane Freund has created many programs and workshops for highly sensitive people and their families.
Are You Highly Sensitive? You notice the subtleties in life, feel overwhelmed or anxious often, think deeply about the world, have strong empathy or an active inner life. You might have been born with high sensitivity trait. In equine-assisted psychotherapy, self-discovery, communication, and personal authenticity are modeled and taught by the horses. Family issues including parenting, couples, and youth, highly sensitive people (HSPs), and 12 step recovery. Team building and leadership training for groups. HSPs & Horses workshops. Alane Freund has created many programs and workshops for highly sensitive people and their families.
Hi! I have two sliding scale spots open for teens/kids in person in SF or virtually. I hold space for young people to express and explore their feelings (sadness and grief, anger and frustration, fear and anxiety, joy and excitement...), experiences, and identities in ways that feel safe and real. Beyond talk therapy, our sessions can include artistic expression, movement, and play. I love seeing my clients strengthen self-confidence, discover healthier ways of emotional expression, and build relational skills through our work together.
Hi! I have two sliding scale spots open for teens/kids in person in SF or virtually. I hold space for young people to express and explore their feelings (sadness and grief, anger and frustration, fear and anxiety, joy and excitement...), experiences, and identities in ways that feel safe and real. Beyond talk therapy, our sessions can include artistic expression, movement, and play. I love seeing my clients strengthen self-confidence, discover healthier ways of emotional expression, and build relational skills through our work together.
Miriam Rubino
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, KAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, CA 94930
I help clients improve relationships, process grief, address effects of trauma, manage anxiety and depressive symptoms, increase self-esteem, fostering resilience and healthy coping skills, so they experience more satisfaction in life. I compassionately challenge you to act from your inner wisdom, support you to increase insight and action in your journey towards creating a more fulfilling, balanced life. My style is mindful, embodied and playful, spiritual yet grounded. My clients like "my realness". My approach is integrative and suited for adults, children and the young-at-heart.
I help clients improve relationships, process grief, address effects of trauma, manage anxiety and depressive symptoms, increase self-esteem, fostering resilience and healthy coping skills, so they experience more satisfaction in life. I compassionately challenge you to act from your inner wisdom, support you to increase insight and action in your journey towards creating a more fulfilling, balanced life. My style is mindful, embodied and playful, spiritual yet grounded. My clients like "my realness". My approach is integrative and suited for adults, children and the young-at-heart.
Sophia Green Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fairfax, CA 94930
You deserve support navigating life's challenges and moving towards a sense of ease, joy, and meaning. You may be feeling overwhelm, stuckness, worry, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, grief, or are in transition. Together we will work on what matters to you.
You deserve support navigating life's challenges and moving towards a sense of ease, joy, and meaning. You may be feeling overwhelm, stuckness, worry, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, grief, or are in transition. Together we will work on what matters to you.
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Carter Bostwick
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, MA, BFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, CA 94930
Welcome, I'm Carter, a somatic therapist passionate about empowering people to discover their distinct voices. Through a holistic approach centered on body awareness and mindful exploration, I create a safe, sensory-sensitive space. Guiding clients in understanding how their bodies hold and express emotions, we uncover pathways to self-expression and healing. Sometimes it can be hard to sift through the noise of our world. By slowing down and tuning into our bodies we can illuminate the parts of ourselves that yearn to be seen and heard. I will support you to identify and honor your values, strengthening your authentic voice.
Welcome, I'm Carter, a somatic therapist passionate about empowering people to discover their distinct voices. Through a holistic approach centered on body awareness and mindful exploration, I create a safe, sensory-sensitive space. Guiding clients in understanding how their bodies hold and express emotions, we uncover pathways to self-expression and healing. Sometimes it can be hard to sift through the noise of our world. By slowing down and tuning into our bodies we can illuminate the parts of ourselves that yearn to be seen and heard. I will support you to identify and honor your values, strengthening your authentic voice.
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Jessica Chesbro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960 (Online Only)
I specialize in Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA); using art, music, role-play, and creativity to assist clients in deepening their understanding of themselves.
I believe every person and family is unique and there are many ways to raise a healthy child. I want to honor the strengths within you and your family and offer the tools and support to help your child and family thrive. Through a trauma-informed lens, I work extensively with youth, parents, and families on life transitions, healthy communication, and processing/ healing from grief or abuse.
I specialize in Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA); using art, music, role-play, and creativity to assist clients in deepening their understanding of themselves.
I believe every person and family is unique and there are many ways to raise a healthy child. I want to honor the strengths within you and your family and offer the tools and support to help your child and family thrive. Through a trauma-informed lens, I work extensively with youth, parents, and families on life transitions, healthy communication, and processing/ healing from grief or abuse.
Amy Tredinnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960 (Online Only)
I welcome individuals and partners of all backgrounds and life experiences into this shared work, with specific interest and experience in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief work, life transitions and existential inquiries. I honor wherever you are on your journey and believe in cultivating space, and curiosity as we navigate this path together.
I welcome individuals and partners of all backgrounds and life experiences into this shared work, with specific interest and experience in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief work, life transitions and existential inquiries. I honor wherever you are on your journey and believe in cultivating space, and curiosity as we navigate this path together.
I am versatile in my clinical experience with clients of different ages and cultures. I have particular training in working with individuals struggling with trauma and the many symptoms related to trauma. I also have many years of experience working with those who struggle with addictions. I enjoy providing support groups for adults and teenagers. I have worked in schools, outpatient clinics, and private practice. I also have experience in suicide prevention work with teenagers and young adults.
I am versatile in my clinical experience with clients of different ages and cultures. I have particular training in working with individuals struggling with trauma and the many symptoms related to trauma. I also have many years of experience working with those who struggle with addictions. I enjoy providing support groups for adults and teenagers. I have worked in schools, outpatient clinics, and private practice. I also have experience in suicide prevention work with teenagers and young adults.
Any scary event or even a medical diagnosis can wreak havoc & any daily routine is quickly found unmanageable. If the physical body fails you, it affects your mood. If emotions are out of wack, it affects your health. Either way, you deserve to feel in control and you can reclaim control. The goal is to highlight your strengths and minimize or eliminate any obstacles to healthy wellness. A direct benefit of engaging in effective help elevates your protective factors against emotional decay now a known correlate with disease. Together we can restore a sense of control, balance, and develop your future goals. You deserve to be happy.
Any scary event or even a medical diagnosis can wreak havoc & any daily routine is quickly found unmanageable. If the physical body fails you, it affects your mood. If emotions are out of wack, it affects your health. Either way, you deserve to feel in control and you can reclaim control. The goal is to highlight your strengths and minimize or eliminate any obstacles to healthy wellness. A direct benefit of engaging in effective help elevates your protective factors against emotional decay now a known correlate with disease. Together we can restore a sense of control, balance, and develop your future goals. You deserve to be happy.
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors -- feeling more and more alone. You want to understand your patterns and your past so you can create a different future. You want to learn to feel differently about yourself and how you relate with others. You want to find a different way.
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors -- feeling more and more alone. You want to understand your patterns and your past so you can create a different future. You want to learn to feel differently about yourself and how you relate with others. You want to find a different way.
Are you looking for a way through a challenging time? In working with you, I offer a supportive, collaborative approach. I help people find their own strengths and clarity. Deep listening is important to find your individual needs. Providing useful tools for change, is the focus of my work. I'm interested in facilitating a natural way toward transformation. For Parents: Raising teens can be very challenging work. There are times when a parent or an adolescent needs extra support to get through difficult times. I feel at ease working with young people. I've been in private practice for 18 years.
Are you looking for a way through a challenging time? In working with you, I offer a supportive, collaborative approach. I help people find their own strengths and clarity. Deep listening is important to find your individual needs. Providing useful tools for change, is the focus of my work. I'm interested in facilitating a natural way toward transformation. For Parents: Raising teens can be very challenging work. There are times when a parent or an adolescent needs extra support to get through difficult times. I feel at ease working with young people. I've been in private practice for 18 years.
Kathleen Ries
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MPH, RD
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
"Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” Mary Anne Radmacher My ideal client is having issues with past traumas, life transitions and troubles. They want to see their life get easier and more joyful. We can figure out therapeutically what's needed and negotiate the number of sessions. With my own life and professional experiences, I bring a wealth of treatment options and resources. I offer a free initial phone (call 15-20 minutes) to help you determine if I'm the therapist for your needs at this time. Sessions are virtual due to COVID-19.
"Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” Mary Anne Radmacher My ideal client is having issues with past traumas, life transitions and troubles. They want to see their life get easier and more joyful. We can figure out therapeutically what's needed and negotiate the number of sessions. With my own life and professional experiences, I bring a wealth of treatment options and resources. I offer a free initial phone (call 15-20 minutes) to help you determine if I'm the therapist for your needs at this time. Sessions are virtual due to COVID-19.
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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.