Expressive Arts Therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Irene M. Rodriguez
Counselor, MS, LMHC, REAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (Online Only)
EMDR therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts therapy help you to adapt.
You may think that you can not make different decisions or that you are trap in the past. Are you experiencing problems in your relationships? Have you been struggling to overcome mental and emotional blocks that keep you stuck in the past? Maybe, no matter how much you try to change the negative thoughts and anxiety, they continue to make your life more difficult. I have good news, you are not alone. Most people have experienced any of these or other upsetting feelings, emotions, and attitudes that prevent us to live a better life. You are human, and if you are seeking help now, maybe is because you've been strong for a long time.
EMDR therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts therapy help you to adapt.
You may think that you can not make different decisions or that you are trap in the past. Are you experiencing problems in your relationships? Have you been struggling to overcome mental and emotional blocks that keep you stuck in the past? Maybe, no matter how much you try to change the negative thoughts and anxiety, they continue to make your life more difficult. I have good news, you are not alone. Most people have experienced any of these or other upsetting feelings, emotions, and attitudes that prevent us to live a better life. You are human, and if you are seeking help now, maybe is because you've been strong for a long time.
My passion in life is to help individuals transform their lives. I find success when I see others blossom toward personal growth and development. I enjoy working with a wide variety of populations centered around the provision of emotional growth, expressive arts, and recovery. I have worked with many populations with struggling with eating disorders, addiction, and dual diagnosis.
My passion in life is to help individuals transform their lives. I find success when I see others blossom toward personal growth and development. I enjoy working with a wide variety of populations centered around the provision of emotional growth, expressive arts, and recovery. I have worked with many populations with struggling with eating disorders, addiction, and dual diagnosis.
Keisha McDonald
Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, CATP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Are you seeing a counselor you don't vibe with? I specialize in going beyond traditional talk therapy to help people who are struggling with LIFE. My goal is to help you feel empowered to live as your true, authentic self. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and can be experienced in various forms. I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and relationships through the use of expressive arts. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track to obtain your successful outcome.
Are you seeing a counselor you don't vibe with? I specialize in going beyond traditional talk therapy to help people who are struggling with LIFE. My goal is to help you feel empowered to live as your true, authentic self. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and can be experienced in various forms. I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and relationships through the use of expressive arts. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track to obtain your successful outcome.
Toni-Cara Stellitano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIMPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302
Using Diet, Nutrition, Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies, as well as Psychoeducation on Individual and Family Systems work, My approach is natural, creative, and science-based.
Medication-Free Mental Health Solutions. Certified Integrated Mental Health Professional. Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies Certificate Holder. There is nothing wrong with you or your child. There is another way.
Using Diet, Nutrition, Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies, as well as Psychoeducation on Individual and Family Systems work, My approach is natural, creative, and science-based.
Medication-Free Mental Health Solutions. Certified Integrated Mental Health Professional. Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies Certificate Holder. There is nothing wrong with you or your child. There is another way.
Tracey Nicole Waite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Do you need help getting "unstuck"? Even though you are the expert on yourself and your circumstances, you cannot see your way out of depression. Do you need help finding your way to a better version of yourself, free from mental illness? Do you need someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental, and who can help me navigate my way to feeling unstuck?
Do you need help getting "unstuck"? Even though you are the expert on yourself and your circumstances, you cannot see your way out of depression. Do you need help finding your way to a better version of yourself, free from mental illness? Do you need someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental, and who can help me navigate my way to feeling unstuck?
I do really well-reaching clients who have anxiety and depression. I also do well with college-aged clients and young mothers, 20/30-year-old women, and I can empathize with mothers/parents very well, as I am married with a 3-year-old son. My ideal client is motivated to participate in the therapeutic process and has some insight into their problem & what they feel they need to do to solve it. They don't expect me to have all the answers and understand that we will partner together to achieve their goals- but that they are the ones who have to be motivated to create change.
I do really well-reaching clients who have anxiety and depression. I also do well with college-aged clients and young mothers, 20/30-year-old women, and I can empathize with mothers/parents very well, as I am married with a 3-year-old son. My ideal client is motivated to participate in the therapeutic process and has some insight into their problem & what they feel they need to do to solve it. They don't expect me to have all the answers and understand that we will partner together to achieve their goals- but that they are the ones who have to be motivated to create change.
Reaching out to a therapist for support can be hard but you are worth it. In the safe space of our work together I will provide you with a place where you will be listened to with compassion and understanding. Through our work together I will bring gentle curiosity to the areas of your life you want to explore, change, and heal. This can look like building needed skills to improve your relationships and reduce your symptoms, supporting your exploration of past experiences and beliefs impacting you today, and determining a new path forward.
Reaching out to a therapist for support can be hard but you are worth it. In the safe space of our work together I will provide you with a place where you will be listened to with compassion and understanding. Through our work together I will bring gentle curiosity to the areas of your life you want to explore, change, and heal. This can look like building needed skills to improve your relationships and reduce your symptoms, supporting your exploration of past experiences and beliefs impacting you today, and determining a new path forward.
Kelly Pierce Pineda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, IMH-E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (Online Only)
Therapy is a choice, and the therapeutic relationship is developed over time with elements like trust, mutual respect, consistency, and unconditional positive regard. Even though change is a part of life, transitions can feel uncomfortable. I value my clients as the expert in their lives. My approach is collaborative and supportive, strengths based, yet direct and clinically concise. I have over 20 years of professional experience as a Psychotherapist. My background in dance and knowledge of research in the body/mind/spirit connection informs my holistic approach to mental health and emotional well-being.
Therapy is a choice, and the therapeutic relationship is developed over time with elements like trust, mutual respect, consistency, and unconditional positive regard. Even though change is a part of life, transitions can feel uncomfortable. I value my clients as the expert in their lives. My approach is collaborative and supportive, strengths based, yet direct and clinically concise. I have over 20 years of professional experience as a Psychotherapist. My background in dance and knowledge of research in the body/mind/spirit connection informs my holistic approach to mental health and emotional well-being.
Margaret Sahm
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC , CAP
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Are you wrestling with the challenges of past traumatic experiences? Do you want to diminish your anxiety and depression, being able to move forward without always being triggered or being awoken by a panic attack? Your goals may be to enjoy your life, be able to manage your emotions and enjoy healthy relationships. I'm here to listen, understand, and help you feel validated and valued so that you can move forward confidently. We will be working through trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and exposure-based therapy with a solution-focused approach, along with incorporating your faith, if applicable.
Are you wrestling with the challenges of past traumatic experiences? Do you want to diminish your anxiety and depression, being able to move forward without always being triggered or being awoken by a panic attack? Your goals may be to enjoy your life, be able to manage your emotions and enjoy healthy relationships. I'm here to listen, understand, and help you feel validated and valued so that you can move forward confidently. We will be working through trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and exposure-based therapy with a solution-focused approach, along with incorporating your faith, if applicable.
Susana Zenith Garcia
Counselor, LMHC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Do you feel on edge, restless, & stressed out way too often? I know what it's like; you find it hard to breathe, mind is always going and you rarely feel relaxed. What if I said you CAN and WILL overcome the challenges you are facing. Or maybe you feel stuck, heavy and tired all the time? Does it seem like you just can't find motivation? Let’s figure it out together and get to the bottom of what is holding you back from living a life worth living. Although it may seem hopeless now, trust me when I say that it can get better. The truth is that you do not have to do it alone. With the right support, you can feel good about life again.
Do you feel on edge, restless, & stressed out way too often? I know what it's like; you find it hard to breathe, mind is always going and you rarely feel relaxed. What if I said you CAN and WILL overcome the challenges you are facing. Or maybe you feel stuck, heavy and tired all the time? Does it seem like you just can't find motivation? Let’s figure it out together and get to the bottom of what is holding you back from living a life worth living. Although it may seem hopeless now, trust me when I say that it can get better. The truth is that you do not have to do it alone. With the right support, you can feel good about life again.
Dr. Maya Alexandria Berryhill-Porter
Pre-Licensed Professional, DSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
Dr. Maya Berryhill-Porter is a highly experienced compassionate social worker with 16 years of therapy and over 20 years of coaching experience helping others fulfill their potential. As a DSW, her scholarship includes complex trauma, race issues, human relationships and behavior. While encouraging you on your path to recovery and self-awareness Dr. Maya provides evidence-based techniques and expert knowledge of the importance of aiding individuals and couples to learn techniques to achieve their goals.
Dr. Maya Berryhill-Porter is a highly experienced compassionate social worker with 16 years of therapy and over 20 years of coaching experience helping others fulfill their potential. As a DSW, her scholarship includes complex trauma, race issues, human relationships and behavior. While encouraging you on your path to recovery and self-awareness Dr. Maya provides evidence-based techniques and expert knowledge of the importance of aiding individuals and couples to learn techniques to achieve their goals.
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Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, MCAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or isolated? Perhaps you are hurting from a loss or life transition? Sometimes making progress on daily or long-standing challenges requires a different lens and a fresh approach. Finding someone to support you in identifying a new perspective to overcome obstacles is the important first step. The core of the counseling relationship is a collaborative one. Working together in a safe space, we will explore the root causes of concern to alleviate what is preventing you from living your best life.
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Carla Barrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, LMFT, MT3973
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Are you and your partner stuck and frustrated? Do arguments escalate, going on and on until you're both left feeling exhausted, defensive and misunderstood. Perhaps betrayal -- financial, emotional or sexual, has occurred and you can't repair the wounds because the hurt and separation have pushed you apart. Worse yet, when you try to connect, one of you says the wrong thing, and the effort fails, leaving the other feeling rejected, deflated or resigned. This isn't what you want, but you're unable to regain harmony and trust. You need help.
Are you and your partner stuck and frustrated? Do arguments escalate, going on and on until you're both left feeling exhausted, defensive and misunderstood. Perhaps betrayal -- financial, emotional or sexual, has occurred and you can't repair the wounds because the hurt and separation have pushed you apart. Worse yet, when you try to connect, one of you says the wrong thing, and the effort fails, leaving the other feeling rejected, deflated or resigned. This isn't what you want, but you're unable to regain harmony and trust. You need help.
Margie Mader
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
It's so hard to be you isn't it? Being in a relationship and not feeling heard. Your needs not getting met. You're questioning if you should stay or leave. You've tried communicating in every way you can think of or not communicating and letting things "slide", but nothing changes. The frustration and resentment just builds. Before you make the decision to leave or decide to just sweep it under the rug and continue to be in pain, let me work with both of you.
It's so hard to be you isn't it? Being in a relationship and not feeling heard. Your needs not getting met. You're questioning if you should stay or leave. You've tried communicating in every way you can think of or not communicating and letting things "slide", but nothing changes. The frustration and resentment just builds. Before you make the decision to leave or decide to just sweep it under the rug and continue to be in pain, let me work with both of you.
Hi! My name is Alexis Skopos. I have a license in clinical mental health counseling (LMHC). I take a very empathetic approach to therapy. I believe we all experience the world in different ways, and you are the expert in your own life - I am just here along for the ride helping you! I work a lot with life transitions, grief, addiction, adolescents, anxiety, and depression. I really enjoy working with young adults and those who are searching for their identity. I am a big ally to the LGBTQIA+, body positive, sex worker community.
Hi! My name is Alexis Skopos. I have a license in clinical mental health counseling (LMHC). I take a very empathetic approach to therapy. I believe we all experience the world in different ways, and you are the expert in your own life - I am just here along for the ride helping you! I work a lot with life transitions, grief, addiction, adolescents, anxiety, and depression. I really enjoy working with young adults and those who are searching for their identity. I am a big ally to the LGBTQIA+, body positive, sex worker community.
Stephanie Robilio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (Online Only)
If you're are yearning to enhance your mental health but find the constraints of time and financial resources limiting your access to therapy or coaching, my self help books— "Unpack Your Bags," "WellNow," and "Mindful Makeover"—can be your companions on this transformative journey. Written with the aim of providing practical, accessible guidance, these books offer a wealth of insights, mindfulness exercises, and actionable steps to help you unpack emotional baggage, prioritize wellness, and cultivate a mindful lifestyle.
If you're are yearning to enhance your mental health but find the constraints of time and financial resources limiting your access to therapy or coaching, my self help books— "Unpack Your Bags," "WellNow," and "Mindful Makeover"—can be your companions on this transformative journey. Written with the aim of providing practical, accessible guidance, these books offer a wealth of insights, mindfulness exercises, and actionable steps to help you unpack emotional baggage, prioritize wellness, and cultivate a mindful lifestyle.
Dr. Edward Summers is a Mental Health Counselor who has worked in individual & group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He obtained his BA and MPA from Marist College and holds a M.Phil and Ph.D. from The New School. He has completed more than 300 hours of psychotherapy and addiction training. Dr. Ed believes in using evidence-based practices and draws from CBT, DBT, mindfulness training, holistic, and humanistic approaches in order to be an insightful and compassionate guide to help clients to self-evaluate & find their own paths to happiness.
Dr. Edward Summers is a Mental Health Counselor who has worked in individual & group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He obtained his BA and MPA from Marist College and holds a M.Phil and Ph.D. from The New School. He has completed more than 300 hours of psychotherapy and addiction training. Dr. Ed believes in using evidence-based practices and draws from CBT, DBT, mindfulness training, holistic, and humanistic approaches in order to be an insightful and compassionate guide to help clients to self-evaluate & find their own paths to happiness.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with a doctorates in philosophy, who specializes in treating individuals experiencing a wide-range of difficulties. My passionate, friendly and patient approach is aimed at developing a individualized therapeutic relationship, with my clients that will inspire courage to navigate life's challenges. With an understanding and appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual, I recognize that no single approach is right for everyone and strive to integrate various therapeutic orientations and interventions.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with a doctorates in philosophy, who specializes in treating individuals experiencing a wide-range of difficulties. My passionate, friendly and patient approach is aimed at developing a individualized therapeutic relationship, with my clients that will inspire courage to navigate life's challenges. With an understanding and appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual, I recognize that no single approach is right for everyone and strive to integrate various therapeutic orientations and interventions.
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Counselor, EdD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
We are a whole world. Therapy is about mapping out, traveling to, and learning from all of the places we have inside of us. We can choose the places we call home, the places we visit sometimes, and the places we bring closure to as time goes on. My job as a therapist is to help you explore how your life experiences, influential relationships, and core beliefs continue to play a part in your everyday life. I’ve found that if we can work together to visit uncomfortable places long enough to find calm and to start to look around, we’ll see that every life event has important insight to keep present as we live out new experiences.
We are a whole world. Therapy is about mapping out, traveling to, and learning from all of the places we have inside of us. We can choose the places we call home, the places we visit sometimes, and the places we bring closure to as time goes on. My job as a therapist is to help you explore how your life experiences, influential relationships, and core beliefs continue to play a part in your everyday life. I’ve found that if we can work together to visit uncomfortable places long enough to find calm and to start to look around, we’ll see that every life event has important insight to keep present as we live out new experiences.
Ivelisse Correa
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
I help children, teens and young adults and women overcome mental health struggles and equip parents with tools to better understand self and/ or connect with their children. If you are the parent of a struggling child, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help them feel better. I have 16+ years working with children, adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, Impulsivity, anger and stress related issues and problems associated with trauma, defiance or school issues. My approach is client centered as well as behavior focused to achieve a lasting recovery and learned skills.
I help children, teens and young adults and women overcome mental health struggles and equip parents with tools to better understand self and/ or connect with their children. If you are the parent of a struggling child, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help them feel better. I have 16+ years working with children, adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, Impulsivity, anger and stress related issues and problems associated with trauma, defiance or school issues. My approach is client centered as well as behavior focused to achieve a lasting recovery and learned skills.
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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.