Expressive Arts Therapists in San Carlos, CA
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Fierce Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Carlos, CA 94070 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I will incorporate expressive arts, music, the sense of smell, and mindfulness & gratitude.
I believe in meeting the client where they are, facing the issues presented with an open mind, and to always establish healthy boundaries. My approach is to help manage life's transitions together in a way that provides a nurturing & empathetic experience.
I will incorporate expressive arts, music, the sense of smell, and mindfulness & gratitude.
I believe in meeting the client where they are, facing the issues presented with an open mind, and to always establish healthy boundaries. My approach is to help manage life's transitions together in a way that provides a nurturing & empathetic experience.
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Nathaniel Pyzik
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
San Carlos, CA 94070
Nathaniel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. Dance/movement therapy uses dance and movement to help explore and express thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Nathaniel also uses a person-centered approach and draws from a variety of techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and existential therapy. Through the collaborative and creative process of therapy, clients can learn to express themselves authentically, improve self-awareness, and create meaningful relationships with themselves and others.
Nathaniel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. Dance/movement therapy uses dance and movement to help explore and express thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Nathaniel also uses a person-centered approach and draws from a variety of techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and existential therapy. Through the collaborative and creative process of therapy, clients can learn to express themselves authentically, improve self-awareness, and create meaningful relationships with themselves and others.
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Nanette Riendeau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Carlos, CA 94070 (Online Only)
The anxiety, worry, and overwhelm is too much. You're tired of feeling unhappy and unfulfilled in your life and relationships and grieving what you thought life should have been. You want to feel satisfaction, confidence, and peace. You want to stop trying to meet everyone else's endless expectations. This is good news, it means you're ready to make change.
The anxiety, worry, and overwhelm is too much. You're tired of feeling unhappy and unfulfilled in your life and relationships and grieving what you thought life should have been. You want to feel satisfaction, confidence, and peace. You want to stop trying to meet everyone else's endless expectations. This is good news, it means you're ready to make change.
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Hello, I'm Lori, welcome to my profile page! Working with families has always been a passion of mine. Since 1994, I have worked with families with the goal of facilitating effective communication and emotional health. It's not easy growing up in the Bay area today. I grew up on the Peninsula and it is a totally different world now for our kids. I have two teenagers myself, and the pressure they feel to succeed sometimes feels insurmountable! I lead several teen groups. Teen groups provide a safe place to come and talk about those challenges.
Hello, I'm Lori, welcome to my profile page! Working with families has always been a passion of mine. Since 1994, I have worked with families with the goal of facilitating effective communication and emotional health. It's not easy growing up in the Bay area today. I grew up on the Peninsula and it is a totally different world now for our kids. I have two teenagers myself, and the pressure they feel to succeed sometimes feels insurmountable! I lead several teen groups. Teen groups provide a safe place to come and talk about those challenges.
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I strive to compassionately work with clients to reveal their true self by identifying the patterns and obstacles that often create internal stress and interpersonal conflict. I work with adolescents, children, and adults. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults with moderate to severe psycho-social difficulties. I have expertise treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse, self-harming and psychotic disorders. As a community mental health psychologist I am able to collaborate with educational, legal, and psychiatric professionals. I also provide psychological evaluations, as wells as workshops for parents and trainings to professionals.
I strive to compassionately work with clients to reveal their true self by identifying the patterns and obstacles that often create internal stress and interpersonal conflict. I work with adolescents, children, and adults. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults with moderate to severe psycho-social difficulties. I have expertise treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse, self-harming and psychotic disorders. As a community mental health psychologist I am able to collaborate with educational, legal, and psychiatric professionals. I also provide psychological evaluations, as wells as workshops for parents and trainings to professionals.
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Devora Weinapple
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, MA
Verified Verified
San Carlos, CA 94070 (Online Only)
Whether you've been in therapy before, or this will be your first time; it is important to feel safe and comfortable enough to talk about things that are causing you distress. Are you experiencing life changes, decisions, challenges, trauma, illness, or disabilities? Are you looking for a way to cope with anxiety or depression? Do you have nightmares or trouble sleeping? Maybe you have experienced the loss of someone close to you, or a job, or a beloved pet. Or you are just plain stressed out. All the time. Talk can help, but so can non-verbal expressive therapies, in a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment.
Whether you've been in therapy before, or this will be your first time; it is important to feel safe and comfortable enough to talk about things that are causing you distress. Are you experiencing life changes, decisions, challenges, trauma, illness, or disabilities? Are you looking for a way to cope with anxiety or depression? Do you have nightmares or trouble sleeping? Maybe you have experienced the loss of someone close to you, or a job, or a beloved pet. Or you are just plain stressed out. All the time. Talk can help, but so can non-verbal expressive therapies, in a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment.
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Christina Arguello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
San Carlos, CA 94070 (Online Only)
Currently full - Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or a lack of well-being and can't stop thinking about past hurtful events? I provide compassionate mindfulness-based trauma-informed therapy to individuals struggling with family and relationship conflict, grief & loss, the impact of trauma, and stress reduction. I believe that you deserve to be in a therapeutic relationship that is safe, validating, and collaborative. We all deserve this :)
Currently full - Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or a lack of well-being and can't stop thinking about past hurtful events? I provide compassionate mindfulness-based trauma-informed therapy to individuals struggling with family and relationship conflict, grief & loss, the impact of trauma, and stress reduction. I believe that you deserve to be in a therapeutic relationship that is safe, validating, and collaborative. We all deserve this :)
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My clients feel accepted and not judged, but also know that I give feedback and perspective, not just support. I don't view my clients as "ill", "broken" or "dysfunctional", but rather as spiritual beings, challenged by life to grow in some way. I do 70 minute sessions, because I view counseling as a way to help you get on with your life - not as a way of life - and most of my clients move through the process fairly quickly. I have over 45 years of experience in general practice, with a particular specialty in relationship counseling - couples and families.
My clients feel accepted and not judged, but also know that I give feedback and perspective, not just support. I don't view my clients as "ill", "broken" or "dysfunctional", but rather as spiritual beings, challenged by life to grow in some way. I do 70 minute sessions, because I view counseling as a way to help you get on with your life - not as a way of life - and most of my clients move through the process fairly quickly. I have over 45 years of experience in general practice, with a particular specialty in relationship counseling - couples and families.
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I’m Dr. Azadeh Weber, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, with an emphasis on Holistic Health. My professional background includes mental health services for individuals, couples, and families. I am grateful to have a private practice and support people on their journeys to optimize their mental health. My approach to therapy is relational and heart-centric because rapport is integral to any and all work done in therapy. I run a therapeutic hobby farm and receive multiple grants to provide heritage art workshops to women to enhance resiliency.
I’m Dr. Azadeh Weber, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, with an emphasis on Holistic Health. My professional background includes mental health services for individuals, couples, and families. I am grateful to have a private practice and support people on their journeys to optimize their mental health. My approach to therapy is relational and heart-centric because rapport is integral to any and all work done in therapy. I run a therapeutic hobby farm and receive multiple grants to provide heritage art workshops to women to enhance resiliency.
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Ursula Jorgensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Carlos, CA 94070
I provide a friendly, honest, non-judgemental therapeutic space with a combination of talk therapy and expressive techniques to engage the areas of challenge and celebrate the character strengths that make you unique. Art Therapy is offered to explore a visual way using sand tray, drawing, journaling, collage, painting, or imaginative play. This safe space offers therapeutic support to children, teens and adults with a primary focus on symptoms including anxiety, depression, life transitions (loss, illness, divorce/separation) and self identity exploration affected by trauma, circumstance, orientation or non-conforming individuals.
I provide a friendly, honest, non-judgemental therapeutic space with a combination of talk therapy and expressive techniques to engage the areas of challenge and celebrate the character strengths that make you unique. Art Therapy is offered to explore a visual way using sand tray, drawing, journaling, collage, painting, or imaginative play. This safe space offers therapeutic support to children, teens and adults with a primary focus on symptoms including anxiety, depression, life transitions (loss, illness, divorce/separation) and self identity exploration affected by trauma, circumstance, orientation or non-conforming individuals.
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Peggy Farrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Carlos, CA 94071
My formal name is Margaret but everyone calls me Peggy. I love to work with clients who are exploring who they are. Perhaps you feel like you have moments of feeling lonely and stuck? Perhaps your life events have made you feel separate and different from others? Maybe you have trouble focusing and your concentration can be spotty? You wonder how others see you and you want to fit in.
My formal name is Margaret but everyone calls me Peggy. I love to work with clients who are exploring who they are. Perhaps you feel like you have moments of feeling lonely and stuck? Perhaps your life events have made you feel separate and different from others? Maybe you have trouble focusing and your concentration can be spotty? You wonder how others see you and you want to fit in.
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Connie Habash
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063
My approach integrates body, mind, and spirit – such as mindfulness/presence, somatic approaches, “parts” work, expressive arts, self-compassion, and energy awareness – with more traditional methods like cognitive behavioral therapy.
Your challenges aren’t in vain – they can be springboards into the life you dream of. Maybe you have felt overwhelmed, stressed out, anxious, sorrowful, or despairing. These difficult emotions can indicate that transformation, power, and aliveness are at hand. You just need the right guide to help you move through them to that fulfilling, happier life that you long for. I’m skilled at helping you explore your own depths – even the scary places – to find your hidden treasures. Your relationships, work, and sense of self can become more authentic and fulfilling – even when imperfect. And you’ll discover your inner resilience, too.
My approach integrates body, mind, and spirit – such as mindfulness/presence, somatic approaches, “parts” work, expressive arts, self-compassion, and energy awareness – with more traditional methods like cognitive behavioral therapy.
Your challenges aren’t in vain – they can be springboards into the life you dream of. Maybe you have felt overwhelmed, stressed out, anxious, sorrowful, or despairing. These difficult emotions can indicate that transformation, power, and aliveness are at hand. You just need the right guide to help you move through them to that fulfilling, happier life that you long for. I’m skilled at helping you explore your own depths – even the scary places – to find your hidden treasures. Your relationships, work, and sense of self can become more authentic and fulfilling – even when imperfect. And you’ll discover your inner resilience, too.
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Kanchan Sachdev
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94065 (Online Only)
In addition, I offer opportunities to use modalities such as expressive arts, play and sandtray therapies, when suitable to you.
Our aspiration for a wholesome and fulfilling life often leads us towards the path of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a powerful medium for this transformation. In my practice, I strive to create a safe and confidential environment for deep reflection on the self and on relationships. This serves as a catalyst for changes including alleviation of stress, anxiety and depression as well as bettered connections with others. Collaborating with you, I customize and teach a tool box of techniques for you to use at home, work and play.
In addition, I offer opportunities to use modalities such as expressive arts, play and sandtray therapies, when suitable to you.
Our aspiration for a wholesome and fulfilling life often leads us towards the path of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a powerful medium for this transformation. In my practice, I strive to create a safe and confidential environment for deep reflection on the self and on relationships. This serves as a catalyst for changes including alleviation of stress, anxiety and depression as well as bettered connections with others. Collaborating with you, I customize and teach a tool box of techniques for you to use at home, work and play.
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I'm Theresa Soltzberg, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am a humanistic and holistic therapist and I work with adult couples and individuals on issues including complex (relational) trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and relationship issues. I typically work with adult clients experiencing relationship challenges and life transitions, as well as career and life changes. I am a humanistic, client-focused therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (level 2), holistic Expressive Arts therapy (somatic, Jungian, and Transpersonal), as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and couples modalities.
I'm Theresa Soltzberg, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am a humanistic and holistic therapist and I work with adult couples and individuals on issues including complex (relational) trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and relationship issues. I typically work with adult clients experiencing relationship challenges and life transitions, as well as career and life changes. I am a humanistic, client-focused therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (level 2), holistic Expressive Arts therapy (somatic, Jungian, and Transpersonal), as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and couples modalities.
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Tina Mizukami
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94002 (Online Only)
Trained in expressive arts/drama therapy, EMDR, as well as talk therapy, I have witnessed the power of creative expression to accelerate the therapeutic process.
Have you suffered a loss, experienced some traumatic event or lived through an unexpected change or transition? Are you feeling lost, missing a connection with yourself and/or others? Or, are you finding yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns in your relationships, school/work, and the ways you see yourself? I see psychotherapy as an opportunity for you to be with yourself - authentically and constructively. My intention is to create a safe place where you can experience solace, explore solutions creatively, and discover your needs while learning how to ask for them.
Trained in expressive arts/drama therapy, EMDR, as well as talk therapy, I have witnessed the power of creative expression to accelerate the therapeutic process.
Have you suffered a loss, experienced some traumatic event or lived through an unexpected change or transition? Are you feeling lost, missing a connection with yourself and/or others? Or, are you finding yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns in your relationships, school/work, and the ways you see yourself? I see psychotherapy as an opportunity for you to be with yourself - authentically and constructively. My intention is to create a safe place where you can experience solace, explore solutions creatively, and discover your needs while learning how to ask for them.
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Olivos - a division of Caminar for Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94063
Olivos is a welcoming strengths-based treatment program that focuses on empowerment and collaborative goal setting. Mental health, substance use, and trauma-related issues are addressed on the journey to recovery, wellness, and reaching each person's full potential. Problems range from depression, anxiety, job stress, and relationship issues to hearing voices, difficulty managing money, compulsive behaviors and addiction. Our multidisciplinary team provides services in our offices, community settings, and client homes. Olivos also coordinates services with acute care (such as hospitals) and community residential programs and can provide services similar to a transitional residential program in the client's home if needed.
Olivos is a welcoming strengths-based treatment program that focuses on empowerment and collaborative goal setting. Mental health, substance use, and trauma-related issues are addressed on the journey to recovery, wellness, and reaching each person's full potential. Problems range from depression, anxiety, job stress, and relationship issues to hearing voices, difficulty managing money, compulsive behaviors and addiction. Our multidisciplinary team provides services in our offices, community settings, and client homes. Olivos also coordinates services with acute care (such as hospitals) and community residential programs and can provide services similar to a transitional residential program in the client's home if needed.
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When you are going through a difficult time, seeking to heal a wound, or are embarking on a path of inner transformation, it can be healing to have someone walk beside you. Whether you feel you’re at your lowest low, or you’re experiencing a calling that is pulling your soul to be more of who you are: more authentic, able to see clearly, and feel the freedom to live beyond the limitations of fear, it is an honor for me to meet you there.
When you are going through a difficult time, seeking to heal a wound, or are embarking on a path of inner transformation, it can be healing to have someone walk beside you. Whether you feel you’re at your lowest low, or you’re experiencing a calling that is pulling your soul to be more of who you are: more authentic, able to see clearly, and feel the freedom to live beyond the limitations of fear, it is an honor for me to meet you there.
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Zi Zheng
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94002 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or uncertain about the future? Do you feel overwhelmed by life transitions? Do conflicts with loved ones feel like walking on eggshells? Maybe you're trying to find your voice again after a breakup or career change. Together, we can create a safe space for you to explore your emotions and develop deep self-awareness, empowering you to overcome life’s challenges. You will discover the tools and abilities to voice your needs and navigate resentments and conflicts with others. I accept insurance (Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UHC, LA Care, Anthem) I also accept out of network.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or uncertain about the future? Do you feel overwhelmed by life transitions? Do conflicts with loved ones feel like walking on eggshells? Maybe you're trying to find your voice again after a breakup or career change. Together, we can create a safe space for you to explore your emotions and develop deep self-awareness, empowering you to overcome life’s challenges. You will discover the tools and abilities to voice your needs and navigate resentments and conflicts with others. I accept insurance (Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UHC, LA Care, Anthem) I also accept out of network.
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Thank you for your interest in me as your therapist. Starting the journey to find the right fit for a therapist can be difficult and I am here to provide any support and guidance through the process. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Social Worker with a focus on children, teens, young adults, and families. I am a Registered Play Therapist and utilize play therapy as a modality in the majority of my work. Play is a critical part of expression and communication for children and youth, but can also be used effectively at any age.
Thank you for your interest in me as your therapist. Starting the journey to find the right fit for a therapist can be difficult and I am here to provide any support and guidance through the process. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Social Worker with a focus on children, teens, young adults, and families. I am a Registered Play Therapist and utilize play therapy as a modality in the majority of my work. Play is a critical part of expression and communication for children and youth, but can also be used effectively at any age.
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Katie Plumb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063
Have you experienced stressors so severe that you cannot seem to move on? You may try to put it out of your mind and avoid triggering things, but you continue to feel stuck reliving those painful and frightening memories. Feeling controlled by your past can make it feel like you are destined to suffer. I have wonderful news though—recovery is possible. Having worked extensively with trauma and Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), I can say with certainty that there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is nothing more rewarding to me than walking alongside clients as they emerge from the grips of their past.
Have you experienced stressors so severe that you cannot seem to move on? You may try to put it out of your mind and avoid triggering things, but you continue to feel stuck reliving those painful and frightening memories. Feeling controlled by your past can make it feel like you are destined to suffer. I have wonderful news though—recovery is possible. Having worked extensively with trauma and Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), I can say with certainty that there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is nothing more rewarding to me than walking alongside clients as they emerge from the grips of their past.
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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.