Expressive Arts Therapists in Livermore, CA
Emily Ruha Keller
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, RPT-S, NCC, RYT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Livermore, CA 94551
I specialize in play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts and have post-grad training in working with couples, families, children, & groups, I integrate energy psychotherapy, redecision therapy, gestalt, play therapy, art, yoga, & sand tray.
Does your child need help putting their feelings into words? Are they neurodivergent and don't feel like they fit in? Perhaps they are bright, but they don't quite see their gifts. They may feel isolated, alone, or can't help but make negative meaning out of life. I help children heal, grieve, and grow. I help children develop a healthy sense of self and experience their power cooperatively (rather than competitively). I work with children using play therapy to discover their stories and help them change them.
I specialize in play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts and have post-grad training in working with couples, families, children, & groups, I integrate energy psychotherapy, redecision therapy, gestalt, play therapy, art, yoga, & sand tray.
Does your child need help putting their feelings into words? Are they neurodivergent and don't feel like they fit in? Perhaps they are bright, but they don't quite see their gifts. They may feel isolated, alone, or can't help but make negative meaning out of life. I help children heal, grieve, and grow. I help children develop a healthy sense of self and experience their power cooperatively (rather than competitively). I work with children using play therapy to discover their stories and help them change them.
I offer play therapy, sand tray therapy, expressive arts therapy, and family therapy.
I'm here to support you in connecting with your true, authentic self. Across the lifespan, we face struggles that make it difficult to understand ourselves and communicate honestly with our loved ones. I help children, adolescents, adults, and families learn what they need and how to meet those needs. We all need to feel a sense of groundedness, safety, and home within ourselves and our relationships. For those of you who feel lost or like you have fallen behind, I support you in lovingly finding your way.
I offer play therapy, sand tray therapy, expressive arts therapy, and family therapy.
I'm here to support you in connecting with your true, authentic self. Across the lifespan, we face struggles that make it difficult to understand ourselves and communicate honestly with our loved ones. I help children, adolescents, adults, and families learn what they need and how to meet those needs. We all need to feel a sense of groundedness, safety, and home within ourselves and our relationships. For those of you who feel lost or like you have fallen behind, I support you in lovingly finding your way.
Nastacia Parham
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Livermore, CA 94551 (Online Only)
My name is Nastacia Parham, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the greater Sacramento County area in CA, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults (18+) and specialize in individual therapy treating diverse populations experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma using an integrated approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Multicultural Therapy to help find their inner strength to overcome adversity and find ways to cope and build long-term resiliency.
My name is Nastacia Parham, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the greater Sacramento County area in CA, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults (18+) and specialize in individual therapy treating diverse populations experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma using an integrated approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Multicultural Therapy to help find their inner strength to overcome adversity and find ways to cope and build long-term resiliency.
Have a child struggling with behavioral problems or a teen not acting like their normal self? Trained in EMDR, my heart and speciality as a therapist is in working with children, pre-teens and teenagers aged 10-17 struggling with Divorce, Blended Families, School, Bullying, and Anxiety/Depression.
Have a child struggling with behavioral problems or a teen not acting like their normal self? Trained in EMDR, my heart and speciality as a therapist is in working with children, pre-teens and teenagers aged 10-17 struggling with Divorce, Blended Families, School, Bullying, and Anxiety/Depression.
Dr. Canary Sterling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Livermore, CA 94551 (Online Only)
Are you a woman dealing with uncertainty in your life? Do you feel that you don’t have a choice or made choices that have you feeling out of control or disconnected with reality? Did you experience type of grief or loss that has you feeling powerless? Are you consistently thinking about a situation and feel defeated no matter how much you try to stay positive, but negativity takes over? Do you feel as if you’re holding a lot of pain inside & do not want to talk about it out of fear of judgement? Do you find yourself going through a circle of thoughts with no way out of the loop? Are you pretending to be okay, smiling on the outside?
Are you a woman dealing with uncertainty in your life? Do you feel that you don’t have a choice or made choices that have you feeling out of control or disconnected with reality? Did you experience type of grief or loss that has you feeling powerless? Are you consistently thinking about a situation and feel defeated no matter how much you try to stay positive, but negativity takes over? Do you feel as if you’re holding a lot of pain inside & do not want to talk about it out of fear of judgement? Do you find yourself going through a circle of thoughts with no way out of the loop? Are you pretending to be okay, smiling on the outside?
My true passion is working with children and adolescents. I have found that by being honest and compassionate, even the most resistant teen tends to open up. Most people have a hard time trusting a stranger, kids and teens are no exception. I work to build that trust and provide an environment for people to feel safe enough to open up. I also enjoy working with adults and couples, and have discovered that they appreciate this approach as well.
My true passion is working with children and adolescents. I have found that by being honest and compassionate, even the most resistant teen tends to open up. Most people have a hard time trusting a stranger, kids and teens are no exception. I work to build that trust and provide an environment for people to feel safe enough to open up. I also enjoy working with adults and couples, and have discovered that they appreciate this approach as well.
Peggy Messerschmidt, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livermore, CA 94551
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Blocked? Do you struggle with relationships, being assertive, asking for what you need, setting appropriate boundaries or navigating conflict? Do you have a history of trauma or neglect and still struggle with its effects? As a LMFT, I can help you explore these issues and more, so you can come to understand yourself more deeply and make more conscious life choices.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Blocked? Do you struggle with relationships, being assertive, asking for what you need, setting appropriate boundaries or navigating conflict? Do you have a history of trauma or neglect and still struggle with its effects? As a LMFT, I can help you explore these issues and more, so you can come to understand yourself more deeply and make more conscious life choices.
Jenny M Doying, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Livermore, CA 94550
Are you finding it difficult to make the changes you want on your own? Do you need insight and new tools to make your life more fulfilling? I am here to help you make those hopes for a better life a reality! Creating a safe place to explore new ideas and helping you develop new skills is what I do best. I use a collaborative approach, taking the time to understand your needs, working towards you living an authentic life. In a non-judgmental environment, with empathy and a sense of humor, I work with Couples, Adults and Teens promoting wellness and positive life change.
Are you finding it difficult to make the changes you want on your own? Do you need insight and new tools to make your life more fulfilling? I am here to help you make those hopes for a better life a reality! Creating a safe place to explore new ideas and helping you develop new skills is what I do best. I use a collaborative approach, taking the time to understand your needs, working towards you living an authentic life. In a non-judgmental environment, with empathy and a sense of humor, I work with Couples, Adults and Teens promoting wellness and positive life change.
Therapy2Thrive
Marriage & Family Therapist, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Livermore, CA 94550
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed & lacking hope in your life? Are you just making it through the day....staying in your marriage, tolerating your teens or hiding in your work and wondering "How did I get here?" Therapy2Thrive Ruby Hill Counseling Center, Inc. is here to help. We provide clients with a therapeutic relationship that provides thoughtful, caring counseling building trust and hope for healing. We work with our clients with practical research based counseling skills and interventions to assist you in making choices that lead to more joy and less distress.
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed & lacking hope in your life? Are you just making it through the day....staying in your marriage, tolerating your teens or hiding in your work and wondering "How did I get here?" Therapy2Thrive Ruby Hill Counseling Center, Inc. is here to help. We provide clients with a therapeutic relationship that provides thoughtful, caring counseling building trust and hope for healing. We work with our clients with practical research based counseling skills and interventions to assist you in making choices that lead to more joy and less distress.
DB Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Livermore, CA 94550
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and like circumstances are out of your control, I welcome you! Clients who choose to work with me are often looking to increase their ability to express themselves freely, feel more connected, and embrace themselves for who they are. Let's work together, we will explore and recover your unique values and strengths. Your therapy will be unique to only you! We will discover your own internal and external influences that keep you struggling and develop positive strategies to achieve your personal goals.
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and like circumstances are out of your control, I welcome you! Clients who choose to work with me are often looking to increase their ability to express themselves freely, feel more connected, and embrace themselves for who they are. Let's work together, we will explore and recover your unique values and strengths. Your therapy will be unique to only you! We will discover your own internal and external influences that keep you struggling and develop positive strategies to achieve your personal goals.
Annie Chen - Therapy2Thrive RHCC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Livermore, CA 94551
With cross-cultural living and working experiences, I enjoy working with children, teens, and their parents to help address developmental challenges, relationship conflicts, emotional struggles, behavioral difficulties, and other mental health issues that they may encounter in daily life. I deeply believes that childhood experiences and parent-child relationships could play an extremely important role in one’s personal development and, by helping to build a secure enough emotional bond among family members, can create a power of healing throughout everyone’s life.
With cross-cultural living and working experiences, I enjoy working with children, teens, and their parents to help address developmental challenges, relationship conflicts, emotional struggles, behavioral difficulties, and other mental health issues that they may encounter in daily life. I deeply believes that childhood experiences and parent-child relationships could play an extremely important role in one’s personal development and, by helping to build a secure enough emotional bond among family members, can create a power of healing throughout everyone’s life.
Hello, my name is Julie Padula, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist. I am based in Los Angeles, California where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, supporting your process through talking, art making, breath work, somatic experiencing, or just listening. Your therapeutic process will be a unique reflection of who you are and what your goals are. I bring a warm and conversational tone to my sessions. My intention is to create a safe space through compassion, understanding, and acceptance.
Hello, my name is Julie Padula, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist. I am based in Los Angeles, California where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, supporting your process through talking, art making, breath work, somatic experiencing, or just listening. Your therapeutic process will be a unique reflection of who you are and what your goals are. I bring a warm and conversational tone to my sessions. My intention is to create a safe space through compassion, understanding, and acceptance.
Sunshine Neuropsychology, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, CBIS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Livermore, CA 94550
Sunshine Neuropsychology, Inc. offers a variety of services to improve the life quality of children and adults. Assessments we offer include Neuropsychological, Psychological, ADHD, Autism, Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Independent Educational (IEE), Gifted, Pre-Surgical, Chronic Pain, and Political Asylum. Individual psychotherapy is offered to treat a plethora of conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, posttraumatic stress, limited social skills). Cognitive rehabilitation therapy (i.e., therapy that helps clients improve cognitive functioning after brain injury) is available as well.
Sunshine Neuropsychology, Inc. offers a variety of services to improve the life quality of children and adults. Assessments we offer include Neuropsychological, Psychological, ADHD, Autism, Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Independent Educational (IEE), Gifted, Pre-Surgical, Chronic Pain, and Political Asylum. Individual psychotherapy is offered to treat a plethora of conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, posttraumatic stress, limited social skills). Cognitive rehabilitation therapy (i.e., therapy that helps clients improve cognitive functioning after brain injury) is available as well.
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Using client-centered, Holistic, Somatic, Inclusive, Humanistic, Expressive Arts, and Mindfulness modalities I help my clients feel more resourced and understood by building nervous system capacity, self-compassion, and grounding to navigate the challenges of our world.
Welcome, my name is Kris Coffman, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist located on the beautiful Redwood Coast of California offering telehealth statewide, with limited in-office sessions. I work with adults and specialize in supporting my clients in their healing journey seeking to address anxiety, depression, relational trauma, developmental trauma, PTSD, gender dysphoria, environmental stressors, and much more.
Using client-centered, Holistic, Somatic, Inclusive, Humanistic, Expressive Arts, and Mindfulness modalities I help my clients feel more resourced and understood by building nervous system capacity, self-compassion, and grounding to navigate the challenges of our world.
Welcome, my name is Kris Coffman, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist located on the beautiful Redwood Coast of California offering telehealth statewide, with limited in-office sessions. I work with adults and specialize in supporting my clients in their healing journey seeking to address anxiety, depression, relational trauma, developmental trauma, PTSD, gender dysphoria, environmental stressors, and much more.
Jessica Hyles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasanton, CA 94566 (Online Only)
In addition, I am strengths-based and often incorporate Expressive Arts Therapy and mindfulness techniques into our work to support self-reflection and increased coping skills.
My name is Jessica Hyles, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with clients via telehealth in the state of California. I primarily work with adolescents and adults and specialize in grief, chronic illness, and life transitions, utilizing an integrative approach to therapy to best fit the unique needs and goals of each individual. I meet each client where they are at with a warm, empathetic presence. As you are the expert of your own life, I most frequently use Person-Centered Therapy to establish a trusting environment and create a non-judgmental space to explore any life challenges you may be facing.
In addition, I am strengths-based and often incorporate Expressive Arts Therapy and mindfulness techniques into our work to support self-reflection and increased coping skills.
My name is Jessica Hyles, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with clients via telehealth in the state of California. I primarily work with adolescents and adults and specialize in grief, chronic illness, and life transitions, utilizing an integrative approach to therapy to best fit the unique needs and goals of each individual. I meet each client where they are at with a warm, empathetic presence. As you are the expert of your own life, I most frequently use Person-Centered Therapy to establish a trusting environment and create a non-judgmental space to explore any life challenges you may be facing.
My name is Sora Yoon, LMFT and art therapist. My approach is person-centered, and I utilized modalities of treatment that will match your specific needs whether that is a behavioral approach (DBT, RO DBT, MBCBT, ACT) or psychodynamic and or trauma-focused (CPP). I also incorporate creativity into my approach with art therapy, sandtray, and other expressive arts. My communication style is warm, inviting, providing unconditional positive regard, strength-based, empathetic, and direct when a crisis or seriousness of situation needs to be communicated.
My name is Sora Yoon, LMFT and art therapist. My approach is person-centered, and I utilized modalities of treatment that will match your specific needs whether that is a behavioral approach (DBT, RO DBT, MBCBT, ACT) or psychodynamic and or trauma-focused (CPP). I also incorporate creativity into my approach with art therapy, sandtray, and other expressive arts. My communication style is warm, inviting, providing unconditional positive regard, strength-based, empathetic, and direct when a crisis or seriousness of situation needs to be communicated.
Edina C Adler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, Mediatr
Verified Verified
Pleasanton, CA 94566
When appropriate I also employ expressive arts therapies, particularly art and drama therapy, and Voice Dialogue.
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
When appropriate I also employ expressive arts therapies, particularly art and drama therapy, and Voice Dialogue.
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
I am the daughter of Mexican/Salvadoran parents who raised me with the core values of faith, family and community service. I possess several years of experience working with emotionally distressed youth and their families and can provide various treatment approaches. I can provide trauma-informed treatment and utilize various mediums to engage clients such as; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, expressive arts and mindfulness. I have witnessed individuals struggle with anxiety, worry and sadness and feel disconnected from the world.
I am the daughter of Mexican/Salvadoran parents who raised me with the core values of faith, family and community service. I possess several years of experience working with emotionally distressed youth and their families and can provide various treatment approaches. I can provide trauma-informed treatment and utilize various mediums to engage clients such as; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, expressive arts and mindfulness. I have witnessed individuals struggle with anxiety, worry and sadness and feel disconnected from the world.
Lacey Morris, LMFT, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. I incorporate a very family systems lens approach. Weaving in a lot of psycho-dynamic approaches as well. My focus is on individuals looking for deeper meaning in their lives and desiring deeper change in their lives.
Lacey Morris, LMFT, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. I incorporate a very family systems lens approach. Weaving in a lot of psycho-dynamic approaches as well. My focus is on individuals looking for deeper meaning in their lives and desiring deeper change in their lives.
Hi, my name is Teresa (she/her/hers). I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist. I work with clients statewide in California via telehealth. When I’m not working, I like to spend time with family, play board games, be in nature, go on random adventures, and watch a good cult or crime documentary. I primarily use Expressive Arts (EXA) Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. But what does that mean? We will vacillate between working in the here/now and exploring our past experiences - especially with caregivers and other significant individuals.
Hi, my name is Teresa (she/her/hers). I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist. I work with clients statewide in California via telehealth. When I’m not working, I like to spend time with family, play board games, be in nature, go on random adventures, and watch a good cult or crime documentary. I primarily use Expressive Arts (EXA) Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. But what does that mean? We will vacillate between working in the here/now and exploring our past experiences - especially with caregivers and other significant individuals.
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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.