Expressive Arts Therapists in New Britain, CT
I am clinical social worker with years of experience in a variety of settings. My vast clinical experience has allowed me to work with diverse populations. I am able to effectively assess needs of clients and join them in developing and implementing strategies with an emphasis on strengths. Clinical specialty areas include, individual work , trauma informed therapy, couples counseling, group work, family therapy, art therapy, parenting skill building, and crisis intervention.
I am clinical social worker with years of experience in a variety of settings. My vast clinical experience has allowed me to work with diverse populations. I am able to effectively assess needs of clients and join them in developing and implementing strategies with an emphasis on strengths. Clinical specialty areas include, individual work , trauma informed therapy, couples counseling, group work, family therapy, art therapy, parenting skill building, and crisis intervention.
Are you seeking personal growth, self-discovery, and healing? Maybe you are dealing with issues that may include, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, trauma, or life transitions? We all need support and guidance within a safe, understanding space.
Are you seeking personal growth, self-discovery, and healing? Maybe you are dealing with issues that may include, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, trauma, or life transitions? We all need support and guidance within a safe, understanding space.
Candyce Scott MA, LPC Insight of New England
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC , EMDR
Verified Verified
New Britain, CT 06051
I specialize in providing therapeutic services to children and families and navigating school issues. My particular areas of interest include supporting individuals who have a low-socioeconomic status, counseling minorities, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parent-adolescent dynamics, trauma, grief, and loss. As an LPC I have a variety of experience providing EMDR, expressive art, laughter yoga, stress management, REBT, Person-Centered Therapy, EFT, and Career Counseling. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals who are struggling to find a greater sense of peace and joy.
I specialize in providing therapeutic services to children and families and navigating school issues. My particular areas of interest include supporting individuals who have a low-socioeconomic status, counseling minorities, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parent-adolescent dynamics, trauma, grief, and loss. As an LPC I have a variety of experience providing EMDR, expressive art, laughter yoga, stress management, REBT, Person-Centered Therapy, EFT, and Career Counseling. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals who are struggling to find a greater sense of peace and joy.
Robin L. Shahverdian
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, PsyDABD, CLAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Britain, CT 06050 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I hope you will discover and create that which inspires you, find your motivation, notice and value your worth, and cherish those things that evoke emotions in you and make life worth living. Live Love Breathe Create
I hope you will discover and create that which inspires you, find your motivation, notice and value your worth, and cherish those things that evoke emotions in you and make life worth living. Live Love Breathe Create
Achieving Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Britain, CT 06053
Welcome! This is the first step toward optimum wellness. Services are confidential and designed to meet each individual need a person may have. Relationship issues, life transitions or whatever it may be that is on your mind together we will develop a plan and take steps toward achieving your goals. I take a holistic approach and assist clients in understanding themselves better in order to develop to their full potential. It may be focusing on specific coping skills or action steps or it may be exploring thoughts feelings and beliefs and identifying what comes next.
Welcome! This is the first step toward optimum wellness. Services are confidential and designed to meet each individual need a person may have. Relationship issues, life transitions or whatever it may be that is on your mind together we will develop a plan and take steps toward achieving your goals. I take a holistic approach and assist clients in understanding themselves better in order to develop to their full potential. It may be focusing on specific coping skills or action steps or it may be exploring thoughts feelings and beliefs and identifying what comes next.
Assured Peaceful Solutions Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Britain, CT 06050
DaJavon Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with a variety of age groups from diverse environments. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings including outpatient, residential treatment facilities, and in-home services. DaJavon strongly believes that therapy is a way to help people explore and develop new ways to experience life. DaJavon is client focused and believes in working collaboratively with clients.
DaJavon Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with a variety of age groups from diverse environments. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings including outpatient, residential treatment facilities, and in-home services. DaJavon strongly believes that therapy is a way to help people explore and develop new ways to experience life. DaJavon is client focused and believes in working collaboratively with clients.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use an integrative therapeutic approach to help clients achieve their goals. I am bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. I believe in providing a safe, supportive, and positive space to help clients reach their full potential.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use an integrative therapeutic approach to help clients achieve their goals. I am bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. I believe in providing a safe, supportive, and positive space to help clients reach their full potential.
Keona Leary
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Britain, CT 06050
l believe growth starts with a number of stages and experiences. The process of counseling is an ongoing experience that includes the elements of a flourishing plant.
l believe growth starts with a number of stages and experiences. The process of counseling is an ongoing experience that includes the elements of a flourishing plant.
Vibrant Soul LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Britain, CT 06053
Are you looking to enrich the inner you so your Vibrant Soul can shine and radiate into the world? Are you tired of not feeling like yourself, struggling with daily challenges and or feelings? I am here to assist you, to listen and offer guidance. Taking the first step towards healing is always hard, but you made it this far so you are STRONGER than you think. My goal is to help enrich the inner you where your mind, body and Vibrant Soul align. To help untangle the challenges that have been holding you back. To reach a sense of fulfillment and gratitude that you DESIRE and DESERVE.
Are you looking to enrich the inner you so your Vibrant Soul can shine and radiate into the world? Are you tired of not feeling like yourself, struggling with daily challenges and or feelings? I am here to assist you, to listen and offer guidance. Taking the first step towards healing is always hard, but you made it this far so you are STRONGER than you think. My goal is to help enrich the inner you where your mind, body and Vibrant Soul align. To help untangle the challenges that have been holding you back. To reach a sense of fulfillment and gratitude that you DESIRE and DESERVE.
Eddie Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, CLAT
Verified Verified
New Britain, CT 06053 (Online Only)
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Shawniel Chamanlal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479
We have advance training in EMDR, DBT, CBT, Reiki, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, which aid in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues.
Hello, I’m Shawniel Chamanlal founder of Healing Springs Wellness Center. Our expert team of Therapist and Wellness Professionals are passionate about empowering individuals to live a more authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling life. We have created a safe and nonjudgmental space to allow you to move beyond your fears, life stressors, and unhelpful behavioral patterns. We utilize scientifically proven methods and holistic healing to help you feel better emotionally and to optimize your physical and spiritual wellness.
We have advance training in EMDR, DBT, CBT, Reiki, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, which aid in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues.
Hello, I’m Shawniel Chamanlal founder of Healing Springs Wellness Center. Our expert team of Therapist and Wellness Professionals are passionate about empowering individuals to live a more authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling life. We have created a safe and nonjudgmental space to allow you to move beyond your fears, life stressors, and unhelpful behavioral patterns. We utilize scientifically proven methods and holistic healing to help you feel better emotionally and to optimize your physical and spiritual wellness.
I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Faith Based Counseling, Mindfulness, and Expressive arts.
Hello and Welcome! Making the decision to pursue therapy is one of the bravest and most courageous one can make. I am here to support you on this journey of becoming the best version of yourself. My professional experience includes domestic violence services, parenting support, child and adolescent crisis services, juvenile justice and inpatient psychiatric care. My trauma informed resiliency focused lens enables me to support individuals from all walks of life.
I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Faith Based Counseling, Mindfulness, and Expressive arts.
Hello and Welcome! Making the decision to pursue therapy is one of the bravest and most courageous one can make. I am here to support you on this journey of becoming the best version of yourself. My professional experience includes domestic violence services, parenting support, child and adolescent crisis services, juvenile justice and inpatient psychiatric care. My trauma informed resiliency focused lens enables me to support individuals from all walks of life.
Mariska Jen Miessler
Professional Counselor Associate , LPC-A, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hartford, CT 06106
I integrate neuroscience, trauma research, and mindfulness practices while incorporating innovative treatment approaches that include driving anxiety therapy and expressive arts.
Sexuality is so challenging to talk about for most people that getting to the point where you are online this minute searching for a therapist comfortable talking about it with you is a major success. Even if you get no further than this sentence right now, you have already overcome a monumental hurdle; you will be able to do it again, and your next search will be easier. The path to sexual fulfillment can be grueling to navigate alone, and I am happy to explore whatever is on your mind regarding your sexuality, be it pleasure challenges, trauma, sexual or gender identity, non-monogamy, kink, addiction, and everything in between.
I integrate neuroscience, trauma research, and mindfulness practices while incorporating innovative treatment approaches that include driving anxiety therapy and expressive arts.
Sexuality is so challenging to talk about for most people that getting to the point where you are online this minute searching for a therapist comfortable talking about it with you is a major success. Even if you get no further than this sentence right now, you have already overcome a monumental hurdle; you will be able to do it again, and your next search will be easier. The path to sexual fulfillment can be grueling to navigate alone, and I am happy to explore whatever is on your mind regarding your sexuality, be it pleasure challenges, trauma, sexual or gender identity, non-monogamy, kink, addiction, and everything in between.
Betsy Wilk Katz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, RDMT, MA, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartford, CT 06103 (Online Only)
An expert in dance/movement therapy with a specialization in the expressive arts modalities.
My therapeutic style is warm, open and supportive; and my hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental space. I am an eclectic clinician, but tend to borrow heavily from humanistic, person-centered, strengths-based work. I share these styles through the expressive art therapies. It is my fundamental ethic and value to view my clients as whole, and who are made up of a multitude of gifts, talents and strengths. I have many years experience working with adults, young adults and teens.. Is your child having difficulty with self-esteem, mental health, and coping abilities? I am here to help you.
An expert in dance/movement therapy with a specialization in the expressive arts modalities.
My therapeutic style is warm, open and supportive; and my hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental space. I am an eclectic clinician, but tend to borrow heavily from humanistic, person-centered, strengths-based work. I share these styles through the expressive art therapies. It is my fundamental ethic and value to view my clients as whole, and who are made up of a multitude of gifts, talents and strengths. I have many years experience working with adults, young adults and teens.. Is your child having difficulty with self-esteem, mental health, and coping abilities? I am here to help you.
Jenna Rose Alcaraz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newington, CT 06111
Her approach to reaching wholeness and one’s potential pulls from DBT, mindfulness and expressive arts.
Jenna is a bilingual psychotherapist offering individual, group and family therapy in-person and online. She has served women, children and families for over 10 years as a therapist, doula, yoga practitioner and educator. Jenna holds a M.A. in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling and postgraduate certificate in Expressive Arts. She is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and extensively trained in yoga and mindfulness. She lives her life by the same principles she employs in therapy. She strives to see the true potential in herself and others while doing her best to be present and hold empathic space for all.
Her approach to reaching wholeness and one’s potential pulls from DBT, mindfulness and expressive arts.
Jenna is a bilingual psychotherapist offering individual, group and family therapy in-person and online. She has served women, children and families for over 10 years as a therapist, doula, yoga practitioner and educator. Jenna holds a M.A. in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling and postgraduate certificate in Expressive Arts. She is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and extensively trained in yoga and mindfulness. She lives her life by the same principles she employs in therapy. She strives to see the true potential in herself and others while doing her best to be present and hold empathic space for all.
Shayla Mattesen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06110
I also tap into motivational interviewing, mindfulness exercises as well as offer expressive arts integration.
Welcome! I provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and young adults who are working through some of life’s hardest moments, looking to improve their mental health, launching a personal healing and development journey, or aiming to build more security in their purpose, wellness, and happiness. Whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, or other challenges, I will support you and help you take the leap towards positive change. I also work with women with ADHD, focusing on the gender-specific challenges and stigmas that neurodivergent women experience.
I also tap into motivational interviewing, mindfulness exercises as well as offer expressive arts integration.
Welcome! I provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and young adults who are working through some of life’s hardest moments, looking to improve their mental health, launching a personal healing and development journey, or aiming to build more security in their purpose, wellness, and happiness. Whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, or other challenges, I will support you and help you take the leap towards positive change. I also work with women with ADHD, focusing on the gender-specific challenges and stigmas that neurodivergent women experience.
You are ready to take the next step to invest in your own true growth. Life can be like a roller coaster- it should never be an unsafe ride that feels unending- you need rest and get to reset! I am a trauma-informed, Licensed Therapist, experienced with ages ranging from 3 to 92. Being trained in a variety of evidence-based practices, I offer a comprehensive range of therapy techniques including IFS, MI, and CBT. My approach is strength-based, intuitive and clinically sound, assisting you to create positive, lasting change. My lived experience is proof that you can do it too -discovering your sacred Self!
You are ready to take the next step to invest in your own true growth. Life can be like a roller coaster- it should never be an unsafe ride that feels unending- you need rest and get to reset! I am a trauma-informed, Licensed Therapist, experienced with ages ranging from 3 to 92. Being trained in a variety of evidence-based practices, I offer a comprehensive range of therapy techniques including IFS, MI, and CBT. My approach is strength-based, intuitive and clinically sound, assisting you to create positive, lasting change. My lived experience is proof that you can do it too -discovering your sacred Self!
Vireo Vita Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06112 (Online Only)
We offer every client the opportunity to develop their sense of self-worth, build a greater alignment with their true identity, and move them toward finding purpose and meaning in their own lives. We believe that every person, no matter their mental health condition, feels contented when they have begun their wellness journey; with help from their therapeutic provider, and is learning to live in gratitude, forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Although this goal may seem lofty, we have never met any person who could not find their way to these ideals, and through them learn to manage their overall depression and anxiety.
We offer every client the opportunity to develop their sense of self-worth, build a greater alignment with their true identity, and move them toward finding purpose and meaning in their own lives. We believe that every person, no matter their mental health condition, feels contented when they have begun their wellness journey; with help from their therapeutic provider, and is learning to live in gratitude, forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Although this goal may seem lofty, we have never met any person who could not find their way to these ideals, and through them learn to manage their overall depression and anxiety.
Dr. Kayti Protos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Avon, CT 06001
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with clients with eating disorder, trauma, and addiction. I have a particular interest for working with marginalized voices, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. One passion is helping those impacted by power-based personal violence and assisting them in reclaiming their voice. I believe in fostering mutually-empowering relationships with clients that assist in supporting them through their personal journeys and encouraging them to access their inner strength and capacity for change. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and groups, with a special interest in the emerging adult population.
I specialize in working with clients with eating disorder, trauma, and addiction. I have a particular interest for working with marginalized voices, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. One passion is helping those impacted by power-based personal violence and assisting them in reclaiming their voice. I believe in fostering mutually-empowering relationships with clients that assist in supporting them through their personal journeys and encouraging them to access their inner strength and capacity for change. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and groups, with a special interest in the emerging adult population.
Dr. Tanesha Elegbede
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hartford, CT 06120 (Online Only)
First thank you for the opportunity to work with you! I have over 10 years of experience in the counseling field. Your overall well-being is an important factor to having a meaningful and successful life. Having someone who you can talk with and understand your struggles should be important to you. Life has its challenges, that often causes feelings of confusion, hopelessness, and a great amount of stress. We may feel like we don’t have the ability to focus, problem solve and make the best choices based on how we think and feel in the moment. This can lead to feeling symptoms of depression, anxiety, sadness, and loneliness.
First thank you for the opportunity to work with you! I have over 10 years of experience in the counseling field. Your overall well-being is an important factor to having a meaningful and successful life. Having someone who you can talk with and understand your struggles should be important to you. Life has its challenges, that often causes feelings of confusion, hopelessness, and a great amount of stress. We may feel like we don’t have the ability to focus, problem solve and make the best choices based on how we think and feel in the moment. This can lead to feeling symptoms of depression, anxiety, sadness, and loneliness.
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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.