Expressive Arts Therapists in Gainesville, GA
My specialty areas are life transitions including aging, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem building, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, and body positivity, and incorporating expressive arts into therapy sessions.
Do you feel stuck in life? Are you struggling to get out of survival mode? Hi, my name is Chrystal. Let's face it, life can get super tough really fast! I can provide you with a safe, confidential, accepting and empowering environment to begin to explore your life’s obstacles and to identify and utilize healthy and effective coping strategies. It is my goal to listen and understand your story in order to help you work through the challenges you are facing in your daily life to help you attain your greatest level of happiness and fulfillment possible! Let's start YOUR journey today together! You are not alone!
My specialty areas are life transitions including aging, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem building, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, and body positivity, and incorporating expressive arts into therapy sessions.
Do you feel stuck in life? Are you struggling to get out of survival mode? Hi, my name is Chrystal. Let's face it, life can get super tough really fast! I can provide you with a safe, confidential, accepting and empowering environment to begin to explore your life’s obstacles and to identify and utilize healthy and effective coping strategies. It is my goal to listen and understand your story in order to help you work through the challenges you are facing in your daily life to help you attain your greatest level of happiness and fulfillment possible! Let's start YOUR journey today together! You are not alone!
Abby Chapman Brewer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, LPC, CDVC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
As a therapist, I work with you to help identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported and safe in your journey to a better life. Anxiety and depression are daily reminders that we live in an ever- changing and tough world. If you are experiencing problems due to stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, illnesses or work related or school related issues, please call me and we will walk this journey together.
As a therapist, I work with you to help identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported and safe in your journey to a better life. Anxiety and depression are daily reminders that we live in an ever- changing and tough world. If you are experiencing problems due to stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, illnesses or work related or school related issues, please call me and we will walk this journey together.
I am passionate about working with women who feel stressed, overwhelmed, or are going through transitions in life. I often work with teen and adult women who experience self-doubt and school, work, or relationship-related anxiety and long to learn healthy ways to cope with difficult feelings. I have over six years experience working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, grief, relationship and family stress, religious trauma, and more. I have also worked with clients who are simply looking for a safe place to process life and better understand themselves with a neutral and non-judgemental person they can trust.
I am passionate about working with women who feel stressed, overwhelmed, or are going through transitions in life. I often work with teen and adult women who experience self-doubt and school, work, or relationship-related anxiety and long to learn healthy ways to cope with difficult feelings. I have over six years experience working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, grief, relationship and family stress, religious trauma, and more. I have also worked with clients who are simply looking for a safe place to process life and better understand themselves with a neutral and non-judgemental person they can trust.
Melodie Janelle Butze
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30506
Waitlist for new clients
I believe the first step and often key to therapeutic success is the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. I focus on developing a safe, nonjudgmental environment for the client to share and develop a deeper understanding of themselves through assessing history, behavior patterns, core beliefs, relationships, values, and life goals.
I believe the first step and often key to therapeutic success is the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. I focus on developing a safe, nonjudgmental environment for the client to share and develop a deeper understanding of themselves through assessing history, behavior patterns, core beliefs, relationships, values, and life goals.
Do you feel sad, lonely, hurt, or feel that your life is missing something? Do you have a child who is struggling with mood dysregulation, self-harming thoughts, or is simply "out-of-control?" Would like someone to talk too, process your thoughts, and help you or your family member feel better? If so, I am here to help you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with children and families struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, low self-esteem, social skills, and divorce and family transition.
Do you feel sad, lonely, hurt, or feel that your life is missing something? Do you have a child who is struggling with mood dysregulation, self-harming thoughts, or is simply "out-of-control?" Would like someone to talk too, process your thoughts, and help you or your family member feel better? If so, I am here to help you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with children and families struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, low self-esteem, social skills, and divorce and family transition.
I believe there is always hope for change and to be the person you were born to be. It is never too late to move in a different direction, to redirect negative thinking, change behaviors, and to empower oneself to overcome suffering and move into a better present. My approach is a holistic therapeutic approach, which involves understanding the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. By healing the past self, along with understanding and accepting your present self; the path opens to become your authentic future self. Together we can weave a healing process to assist you to become who were always meant to be.
I believe there is always hope for change and to be the person you were born to be. It is never too late to move in a different direction, to redirect negative thinking, change behaviors, and to empower oneself to overcome suffering and move into a better present. My approach is a holistic therapeutic approach, which involves understanding the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. By healing the past self, along with understanding and accepting your present self; the path opens to become your authentic future self. Together we can weave a healing process to assist you to become who were always meant to be.
Sanctuary of Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501 (Online Only)
Gay welcomes those going through life’s challenges, with warm and ease. She facilitates a safe and empowering environment, where counseling can be an effective way to alleviate distress, to discover better ways to solve long-term behavioral concerns. The counseling relationship allows you to seek perspective through a mutual relationship that is accepting, empathic, and authentic.
Gay welcomes those going through life’s challenges, with warm and ease. She facilitates a safe and empowering environment, where counseling can be an effective way to alleviate distress, to discover better ways to solve long-term behavioral concerns. The counseling relationship allows you to seek perspective through a mutual relationship that is accepting, empathic, and authentic.
Hi! I’m an LPC in GA and have worked for 10+ years with all age groups in outpatient/inpatient settings struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, & suicidal thoughts. My therapeutic approach is integrative, primarily influenced by Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal Process, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. I have worked with clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, attention-deficit hyperactivity, and psychotic disorders, as well as those struggling with behavioral and emotional distress, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, insomnia, and more.
Hi! I’m an LPC in GA and have worked for 10+ years with all age groups in outpatient/inpatient settings struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, & suicidal thoughts. My therapeutic approach is integrative, primarily influenced by Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal Process, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. I have worked with clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, attention-deficit hyperactivity, and psychotic disorders, as well as those struggling with behavioral and emotional distress, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, insomnia, and more.
Are you stuck in a cycle that you can’t break free from? Do you need help managing your personal or career life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or simply feel lost? Do you need assistance moving beyond trauma or leaving behind active addiction? Reaching out for help can be scary and overwhelming, but my goal is to provide you with a safe, comforting space where you can be yourself and learn to live a full and happy life.
Are you stuck in a cycle that you can’t break free from? Do you need help managing your personal or career life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or simply feel lost? Do you need assistance moving beyond trauma or leaving behind active addiction? Reaching out for help can be scary and overwhelming, but my goal is to provide you with a safe, comforting space where you can be yourself and learn to live a full and happy life.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
Michele Ruiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
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Gay welcomes those going through life’s challenges, with warm and ease. She facilitates a safe and empowering environment, where counseling can be an effective way to alleviate distress, to discover better ways to solve long-term behavioral concerns. The counseling relationship allows you to seek perspective through a mutual relationship that is accepting, empathic, and authentic. Gay welcomes those going through life’s challenges, with warm and ease. She facilitates a safe and empowering environment, where counseling can be an effective way to alleviate distress, to discover better ways to solve long-term behavioral concerns.
Gay welcomes those going through life’s challenges, with warm and ease. She facilitates a safe and empowering environment, where counseling can be an effective way to alleviate distress, to discover better ways to solve long-term behavioral concerns. The counseling relationship allows you to seek perspective through a mutual relationship that is accepting, empathic, and authentic. Gay welcomes those going through life’s challenges, with warm and ease. She facilitates a safe and empowering environment, where counseling can be an effective way to alleviate distress, to discover better ways to solve long-term behavioral concerns.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and their families. Have you thought "my teen won't talk to me, "why is my child throwing tantrums right now?", or even "I've tried everything and nothing works". I can imagine the frustrations and want to provide support.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and their families. Have you thought "my teen won't talk to me, "why is my child throwing tantrums right now?", or even "I've tried everything and nothing works". I can imagine the frustrations and want to provide support.
A Balanced Place ~ Charyl Durbin Ph.D. LPC
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakwood, GA 30566 (Online Only)
I have been working with families in one capacity or another since 1978. I work in an open and affirming, creative and analytic manner to individualize therapy to the needs of my clients. I appreciate working with clients who are open to expanding their horizons and examining new approaches to managing uncomfortable emotions and solving the problems of life.
I have been working with families in one capacity or another since 1978. I work in an open and affirming, creative and analytic manner to individualize therapy to the needs of my clients. I appreciate working with clients who are open to expanding their horizons and examining new approaches to managing uncomfortable emotions and solving the problems of life.
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For younger clients, I often utilize the expressive arts to build tools for emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility.
You might be familiar with the weight of anxiety, the challenges of ADHD, or the relentless grip of negative thinking patterns and perfectionism. Navigating these issues can be especially challenging for children and their parents. We (my therapy dog and I) specialize in providing support for individuals of all ages grappling with anxiety and/or ADHD, as well as offering support for parents navigating these challenges within their homes to bring my clients more joy, peace, and confidence.
For younger clients, I often utilize the expressive arts to build tools for emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility.
You might be familiar with the weight of anxiety, the challenges of ADHD, or the relentless grip of negative thinking patterns and perfectionism. Navigating these issues can be especially challenging for children and their parents. We (my therapy dog and I) specialize in providing support for individuals of all ages grappling with anxiety and/or ADHD, as well as offering support for parents navigating these challenges within their homes to bring my clients more joy, peace, and confidence.
I specialize in working with both queer and neurodivergent clients, including those with no formal diagnosis, particularly autistic people, individuals with ADHD, and couples with mixed neurotypes. I am interested in exploring embodiment, somatic interventions, expressive arts, and pleasure activism with clients. I work with a variety of needs, such as navigating non-traditional relationship structures, anxiety, depression, self-actualization, low desire, identity development, and dysphoria, and the way grief can interplay with these needs. I facilitate these explorations through a humanistic, feminist, and systems-oriented lens.
I specialize in working with both queer and neurodivergent clients, including those with no formal diagnosis, particularly autistic people, individuals with ADHD, and couples with mixed neurotypes. I am interested in exploring embodiment, somatic interventions, expressive arts, and pleasure activism with clients. I work with a variety of needs, such as navigating non-traditional relationship structures, anxiety, depression, self-actualization, low desire, identity development, and dysphoria, and the way grief can interplay with these needs. I facilitate these explorations through a humanistic, feminist, and systems-oriented lens.
Lei Rhyne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
I provide comprehensive therapeutic interventions grounded in evidence-based practices such as CBT and expressive arts therapy.
If you're between the ages of 15 and 85 and are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or going through a life change, I’m here to help. You might feel overwhelmed by emotions, stressed out, or find it hard to connect with others, and you're looking to get to the root of what’s really going on and heal on a deeper level. Together, we’ll work on understanding your emotions, finding ways to manage them, and helping you reconnect with yourself and those around you. I use a mix of approaches such as ACT, narrative therapy, CBT, creative arts, and body-focused therapies to support your long-term healing and growth.
I provide comprehensive therapeutic interventions grounded in evidence-based practices such as CBT and expressive arts therapy.
If you're between the ages of 15 and 85 and are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or going through a life change, I’m here to help. You might feel overwhelmed by emotions, stressed out, or find it hard to connect with others, and you're looking to get to the root of what’s really going on and heal on a deeper level. Together, we’ll work on understanding your emotions, finding ways to manage them, and helping you reconnect with yourself and those around you. I use a mix of approaches such as ACT, narrative therapy, CBT, creative arts, and body-focused therapies to support your long-term healing and growth.
I practice as an experiential therapist and pull from modalities involving expressive arts, play, mindfulness, & nature.
I practice as an experiential therapist and pull from modalities involving expressive arts, play, mindfulness, & nature.
I'm a licensed therapist in Georgia with over 25 years of Experience. I have worked with a diverse population in various settings. I use Art Therapy, Coaching, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness-Based, Multicultural, Person-centered, Solution Focused, Strength Based, Motivational Interviewing, and Christian Counseling. Some of my specialties are ADHD, anger management, career counseling, codependency, coping skills, family conflict, depression, LGBTQ issues, job stress, peer relationships, women’s issues, school issues, and mood disorders. I use each methodology to help clients develop healthy coping skills to meet their goals.
I'm a licensed therapist in Georgia with over 25 years of Experience. I have worked with a diverse population in various settings. I use Art Therapy, Coaching, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness-Based, Multicultural, Person-centered, Solution Focused, Strength Based, Motivational Interviewing, and Christian Counseling. Some of my specialties are ADHD, anger management, career counseling, codependency, coping skills, family conflict, depression, LGBTQ issues, job stress, peer relationships, women’s issues, school issues, and mood disorders. I use each methodology to help clients develop healthy coping skills to meet their goals.
Miranda Barzey
Counselor, LAPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032
Waitlist for new clients
I may suggest play, expressive arts, sand tray, or outdoor sessions to help process beyond words.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
I may suggest play, expressive arts, sand tray, or outdoor sessions to help process beyond words.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
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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.