Expressive Arts Therapists in Willimantic, CT

You never know what will be waiting for you on the other side of the door. Every day his dementia seems to get worse. Yesterday he thought you were an old student of his. Today he doesn't recognize you at all. You lay in bed at night consumed with worry. You spend so much time and energy on your father that the rest of your life is being neglected. You see your family less. Work assignments are falling through the cracks. It fills you with guilt but sometimes you think about how much easier life would be if you didn't have to care for your dad.

All of us deserve to enjoy what life has to offer to the fullest extent possible. Many of us experience that journey as compromised by obstacles that threaten to rob us of our potential. These blockages may come from events in the present such as COVID-19, loss of a loved one or a deteriorating relationship, or they may result from earlier events that have left wounds and scars unhealed. I have been engaged in clinical work, helping people navigate difficulties, heal trauma, restore their lives to wholeness. I invite you to let me walk that journey with you

If you are struggling with Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Trauma, you’ve come to the right plan. At our center, we understand the frustration of feeling like you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked. Our evidence-based approaches which include Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), EMDR, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness, and CBT, are designed to help your mind and body heal, enabling you to live the fulfilling life you deserve. Take a deep breath…it’s ok to have hope in healing

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.

Find practical advice here if you truly want to change your life in a cozy, judgement-free zone. Creative techniques help you get to the heart of things quickly, look ahead with greater clarity, determination, and hope. For stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, ADD, depression, family worrIes and more, try these short term, solution based sessions. My training is in interpersonal communications, Expressive arts, and Mind-Body therapies. School aged children, elders, twenty something’s & adults, individuals, couples, & families who are open to hope, ready to get to work, and prefer to look ahead, not revisit the past, will succeed!

Maintaining resilience through life's stages is important to achieving balance. My work focuses on helping clients increase feelings of life satisfaction, managing stress, lessening anxiety and improving their relationships. Healing past traumas and finding purpose and meaning helps one to be fully present to life. To this goal, I offer therapy that may include creative expression and meditation techniques to increase access to experiences of wellness and peace.. A board certified licensed counselor in the State of Connecticut, I offer depth psychotherapy, pastoral counseling and expressive art therapy.

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.

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 have had the honor of helping clients work through life challenges for over 20 years. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, I am able to offer support using the arts as part of the psychotherapy process. My approach is humanistic, person-centered and holistic. Through this creative and non-threatening process, clients are able to reach their personal goals. I believe we are all born with intrinsic self-knowledge. Together we can reconnect to this inner wisdom and kindle new and profound ways to move through the world.

I am a CT Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor that specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and parents. I utilize an eclectic mix of theories and techniques to inform my practice (Client Centered, CBT, trauma-focused, expressive arts, play and mindfulness). I provide a safe, warm and non-judgmental space to be heard and supported.

I am Holistic Counselor and use an holistic approach to psychotherapy which targets the mind, body and spirit. I combine traditional therapies with spiritual and innovative practices in a safe supportive environment. I use a person-centered process to help guide clients toward healing and self-fulfillment. My focus is to assist clients with personal self-growth, self confidence, mid-life challenges and relationship issues. I am open to individuals, couples, and families.

Cheryl specializes in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Womens' Health, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Addiction, Spirituality, Ecotherapy, Expressive Arts, Yoga Life-coaching, and Conscious Lifestyling. In session, Cheryl weaves ancient + modern modalities with her love of clinical research to offer clients techniques that truly help. Clients are guided towards to groundedness, emotional resilience, optimal mental health, increased consciousness, and a life of authenticity.

Hi there! I'd like to share a glimpse into how I approach therapy with kids, teens, parents and adults—if any of this resonates with you, please reach out! First, we're a team, and our collaboration is everything. Your comfort in being your authentic self is my top priority. Together, as equals, we're on a quest for self-discovery and growth. Second, I'm a big believer in thinking outside the box. When words fail, we have endless tools to explore - from Expressive Arts Therapy to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). We'll create a unique approach for you.

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.

Are you ready to move through some of the challenges that you or your child has been facing? As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist I believe that everyone has an innate ability to heal. Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Techniques, Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness Based practices help empower clients to integrate inner/outer disconnections of self, heal wounds and release stuck energies, in a safe environment. Art Therapy improves self-esteem, cultivates resilience, promotes insight, helps with emotional regulation, and increase overall well-being physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.