Expressive Arts Therapists in Kennesaw, GA
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Melanie Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Welcome. Taking the first step to seek counseling is often the hardest. It requires courage and motivation to address current challenges that we face in our lives. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment to empower you to overcome your obstacles and experience positive growth.I’m confident that together we can work to gain a better understanding of the challenges in your life and equip you with the necessary tools to overcome these challenges.
Welcome. Taking the first step to seek counseling is often the hardest. It requires courage and motivation to address current challenges that we face in our lives. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment to empower you to overcome your obstacles and experience positive growth.I’m confident that together we can work to gain a better understanding of the challenges in your life and equip you with the necessary tools to overcome these challenges.
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As a child psychologist, my focus is on helping your child thrive with today's challenges. The events in childhood impact an individual for a lifetime. While we can't change what happens in the past, we can learn to overcome them and move forward. I provide psychotherapy to children and adolescents as well as their families. I also conduct evaluations to assess for autism spectrum disorder.
As a child psychologist, my focus is on helping your child thrive with today's challenges. The events in childhood impact an individual for a lifetime. While we can't change what happens in the past, we can learn to overcome them and move forward. I provide psychotherapy to children and adolescents as well as their families. I also conduct evaluations to assess for autism spectrum disorder.
![Photo of Kadesha Adelakun, LCSW, RPT-S, PMH-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/de8962d8-8c66-4008-b808-63523053a9c6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kadesha Adelakun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Are you struggling with sadness, motherhood stress, anger, relationships, or family? Are you feeling emotionally drained? Or maybe your child is having behavioral challenges, racial identity issues, or a hard time adjusting to a relocation, divorce or separation, or other change(s) in their life? I help rebuild and reunify individuals and families by teaching coping skills and better communication skills to children ages 3-18, adults, and families. I use different therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of my clients and achieve results. I help children and adults learn how to understand, control, and share their emotions appropriately, and make better choices.
Are you struggling with sadness, motherhood stress, anger, relationships, or family? Are you feeling emotionally drained? Or maybe your child is having behavioral challenges, racial identity issues, or a hard time adjusting to a relocation, divorce or separation, or other change(s) in their life? I help rebuild and reunify individuals and families by teaching coping skills and better communication skills to children ages 3-18, adults, and families. I use different therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of my clients and achieve results. I help children and adults learn how to understand, control, and share their emotions appropriately, and make better choices.
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Margaret Ast
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, DBTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I love working with people who feel silenced or on the fringes of society. I seek to help them find their voice and their place through reconnecting with people. Through validation, I help to unlock secrets that have been buried. I work on removing and replacing unhealthy belief systems. I help people discover meaning in their painful experiences. I plant seeds of hope for the future as we uncover their unique strengths and abilities and discover what motivates them. In an atmosphere of collaboration, compassion and acceptance, I work towards replacing unhealthy coping strategies with more appropriate ones. I help people grow.
I love working with people who feel silenced or on the fringes of society. I seek to help them find their voice and their place through reconnecting with people. Through validation, I help to unlock secrets that have been buried. I work on removing and replacing unhealthy belief systems. I help people discover meaning in their painful experiences. I plant seeds of hope for the future as we uncover their unique strengths and abilities and discover what motivates them. In an atmosphere of collaboration, compassion and acceptance, I work towards replacing unhealthy coping strategies with more appropriate ones. I help people grow.
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My goal is to work together to create positive change by offering a safe and warm environment for clients to learn, heal, and grow.” Whether searching for a counselor for yourself or your child, I enjoy working with clients of all ages and considers it a privilege to journey beside each client as they experience life transitions, anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, school related issues or learning differences, or traumatic experiences.
My goal is to work together to create positive change by offering a safe and warm environment for clients to learn, heal, and grow.” Whether searching for a counselor for yourself or your child, I enjoy working with clients of all ages and considers it a privilege to journey beside each client as they experience life transitions, anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, school related issues or learning differences, or traumatic experiences.
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Kristian Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I understand the importance of early intervention and the critical role it plays in their long-term development. Children process situations differently than adults and experience various stages of life but may have difficulty expressing their feelings. I specialize in working with children and adolescents ages 5-17, who are struggling with mental health and behavioral health issues. By partnering together, we can unlock your child's full potential and set them on a path towards success.
I understand the importance of early intervention and the critical role it plays in their long-term development. Children process situations differently than adults and experience various stages of life but may have difficulty expressing their feelings. I specialize in working with children and adolescents ages 5-17, who are struggling with mental health and behavioral health issues. By partnering together, we can unlock your child's full potential and set them on a path towards success.
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Catherine Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Are you seeking a deeper connection & understanding? Are you feeling lost, lacking purpose or satisfaction in life? My depth oriented, visually expressive & meditative approaches allow for an exploration of personality, habits, patterns, connections and the ego that have structured your life but may be disrupting your feeling of joy or sense of fulfillment & instigating stress. When in a place of fear, anxiety, desire, shame, perfection or an egotistical sense of value, we defer to what we know, judgement, impulsivity, sarcasm, disconnection or revenge. These are defenses resisting true self-awareness, compassion and connection.
Are you seeking a deeper connection & understanding? Are you feeling lost, lacking purpose or satisfaction in life? My depth oriented, visually expressive & meditative approaches allow for an exploration of personality, habits, patterns, connections and the ego that have structured your life but may be disrupting your feeling of joy or sense of fulfillment & instigating stress. When in a place of fear, anxiety, desire, shame, perfection or an egotistical sense of value, we defer to what we know, judgement, impulsivity, sarcasm, disconnection or revenge. These are defenses resisting true self-awareness, compassion and connection.
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Alleyna Alleyne
Associate Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Hello there and welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Personal challenges require courage and belief in oneself to conquer. I believe perception plays a key role in the mental healthiness of individuals and many times distorted perception can hinder us from growth. I love working with individuals who seek to develop healthy coping mechanisms and increase overall self esteem. My passion in counseling is working with individuals who experience anxiety and other mood disorders in addition to challenges with life transitions, self-esteem, and social skills. I love working with children, adolescents, and young adults as individual clients.
Hello there and welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Personal challenges require courage and belief in oneself to conquer. I believe perception plays a key role in the mental healthiness of individuals and many times distorted perception can hinder us from growth. I love working with individuals who seek to develop healthy coping mechanisms and increase overall self esteem. My passion in counseling is working with individuals who experience anxiety and other mood disorders in addition to challenges with life transitions, self-esteem, and social skills. I love working with children, adolescents, and young adults as individual clients.
![Photo of Denise Rountree, MS, NCC, LPC, CPCS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ff5b11c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Denise Rountree
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Mercer University. My philosophy is strength-based as I assist clients to resolve or prevent poor self-concept by addressing academic, career and personal/social challenges. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy coupled with multidisciplinary strategies to meet clients where they are, As a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, providing pre-marital counseling and marriage enrichment my desire is to instill a legacy that encourages and empowers clients to face and overcome the challenges of life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Mercer University. My philosophy is strength-based as I assist clients to resolve or prevent poor self-concept by addressing academic, career and personal/social challenges. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy coupled with multidisciplinary strategies to meet clients where they are, As a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, providing pre-marital counseling and marriage enrichment my desire is to instill a legacy that encourages and empowers clients to face and overcome the challenges of life.
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Tranquil Life Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Life often comes with unexpected challenges and obstacles that can be difficult to face on your own. Our clinicians have been working with individuals, couples, families and groups for over 15 years as teachers, case managers, skills trainers and counselors to help others learn to cope with these challenges and obstacles. With over 25 clinicians in our practice, we are able to match you to a counselor who will best suite you or your family's needs.
Life often comes with unexpected challenges and obstacles that can be difficult to face on your own. Our clinicians have been working with individuals, couples, families and groups for over 15 years as teachers, case managers, skills trainers and counselors to help others learn to cope with these challenges and obstacles. With over 25 clinicians in our practice, we are able to match you to a counselor who will best suite you or your family's needs.
![Photo of Eutoka Quillings-Bland, MA, NCC, LPC, BC-TMH, CCTP-II, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41a1d910-fb88-4545-a3e6-5185b8dfae48/1/320x400.jpeg)
Eutoka Quillings-Bland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, BC-TMH, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Relationships are hard work. You desire to be the individual that you are, but also try to figure out how to overcome the changes that being in a relationship can bring. Not all relationships are created equal. I want to help you cultivate a healthy relationship (whatever that may look like for you) as well as encourage a healthy relationship with yourself. I desire to provide you with a non-judgmental and empathetic environment where you feel safe to discuss your difficulties. It will be an honor for me to accompany you on your journey of realizing your potential, whether it be individually or in your relationship.
Relationships are hard work. You desire to be the individual that you are, but also try to figure out how to overcome the changes that being in a relationship can bring. Not all relationships are created equal. I want to help you cultivate a healthy relationship (whatever that may look like for you) as well as encourage a healthy relationship with yourself. I desire to provide you with a non-judgmental and empathetic environment where you feel safe to discuss your difficulties. It will be an honor for me to accompany you on your journey of realizing your potential, whether it be individually or in your relationship.
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Rj Thaxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Life is often filled with challenges and difficulties. Many of us can be left feeling STUCK, UNHAPPY, UNFULFILLED, or HOPELESS. Though you may feel that way today, life can always change for the better. Whether you want to work through issues from your PAST that are impacting PRESENT, or perhaps you are having trouble navigating difficult relationships, or maybe you just don't feel like life is going in the direction you thought it would, I can help! I specialize in helping individuals work through the things in their lives that have held them back or made them feel stuck.
Life is often filled with challenges and difficulties. Many of us can be left feeling STUCK, UNHAPPY, UNFULFILLED, or HOPELESS. Though you may feel that way today, life can always change for the better. Whether you want to work through issues from your PAST that are impacting PRESENT, or perhaps you are having trouble navigating difficult relationships, or maybe you just don't feel like life is going in the direction you thought it would, I can help! I specialize in helping individuals work through the things in their lives that have held them back or made them feel stuck.
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Mackenzie Suttles
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
We all want to feel heard and express ourselves in a way that feels comfortable. For some, it may not solely be through verbal communication. I enjoy working alongside my clients to establish a therapeutic relationship that provides a foundation to identify goals and move toward them together utilizing mindfulness, skill building and person-centered talk therapy as appropriate. I focus on each individuals journey and meeting the individual where they are.
We all want to feel heard and express ourselves in a way that feels comfortable. For some, it may not solely be through verbal communication. I enjoy working alongside my clients to establish a therapeutic relationship that provides a foundation to identify goals and move toward them together utilizing mindfulness, skill building and person-centered talk therapy as appropriate. I focus on each individuals journey and meeting the individual where they are.
![Photo of Sarah N. Brainard, LMSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/106770d2-edc9-4ec1-8fcc-def8df4c024b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah has experience in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based approach and believes in creating a safe and supportive environment for clients of all ages. Sarah flexibly uses a variety of modalities to best meet the needs of her clients. She is passionate about the holistic health of her clients and is an advocate for a healthy, strong, united family unit.
Sarah has experience in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based approach and believes in creating a safe and supportive environment for clients of all ages. Sarah flexibly uses a variety of modalities to best meet the needs of her clients. She is passionate about the holistic health of her clients and is an advocate for a healthy, strong, united family unit.
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Do you wake up every morning hoping this will be a better day but are not sure anything will be different? Tired of feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or angry? Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center is a community of licensed therapists who work with clients from birth through senior years, applying traditional psychotherapy, experiential psychotherapies (such as art and play therapy), and body psychotherapy to help each man, woman, and child live their happiest and most fulfilling lives and have meaningful, loving relationships. Your success is our goal!
Do you wake up every morning hoping this will be a better day but are not sure anything will be different? Tired of feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or angry? Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center is a community of licensed therapists who work with clients from birth through senior years, applying traditional psychotherapy, experiential psychotherapies (such as art and play therapy), and body psychotherapy to help each man, woman, and child live their happiest and most fulfilling lives and have meaningful, loving relationships. Your success is our goal!
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Jacey J Yunker Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EMDR-C, CTRS-C, CCTP-II, CIMHP, CAGCS
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Hello! Know that you are already whole and beautiful. Through courage, curiosity and compassion, you can begin to see this. Something has brought you here. Maybe you want to experience life in a new way, and you are not sure how to make that happen? Or somehow you know that you have not reached your potential? Maybe you want to experience a better version of yourself? Of relationships? Of life? Whatever the reason or reasons might be, I welcome you.
Hello! Know that you are already whole and beautiful. Through courage, curiosity and compassion, you can begin to see this. Something has brought you here. Maybe you want to experience life in a new way, and you are not sure how to make that happen? Or somehow you know that you have not reached your potential? Maybe you want to experience a better version of yourself? Of relationships? Of life? Whatever the reason or reasons might be, I welcome you.
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Megan Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30152
I enjoy working with children, teens, their families, and adults. I believe the therapeutic process is about building trusting relationships and providing the client with the support and tools to be able to navigate the twists and turns life tends to throw at us. Each client is unique and does not exist within their own bubble, so I work with each individual to find which skills and tools will work best for them to effectively manage their emotions.
I enjoy working with children, teens, their families, and adults. I believe the therapeutic process is about building trusting relationships and providing the client with the support and tools to be able to navigate the twists and turns life tends to throw at us. Each client is unique and does not exist within their own bubble, so I work with each individual to find which skills and tools will work best for them to effectively manage their emotions.
![Photo of Alyxandra Paige, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d26bcb76-e265-4e9b-b0bc-be61303ee5cb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ya know… starting therapy can be such a task. But you’re doing the hardest part of getting started! Finding the right therapist can also seem like trying to find that "perfect shoe". Welp, I’m here to root for you as you progress towards your goals. Different approaches work for everyone but I'm committed to helping you get your groove and ultimately become your best self! Let's chat :)
Ya know… starting therapy can be such a task. But you’re doing the hardest part of getting started! Finding the right therapist can also seem like trying to find that "perfect shoe". Welp, I’m here to root for you as you progress towards your goals. Different approaches work for everyone but I'm committed to helping you get your groove and ultimately become your best self! Let's chat :)
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Stephanie B. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30152
My ideal client would be an adolescent who has endured some type of trauma or abuse. Their needs would include building resiliency and expanding their coping skills "toolbox." Their goal would ultimately be to find hope and healing, despite their adversities. They would want to be an active participant in their treatment, so that therapy could be as beneficial as possible. Having said that, any client who feels that they could benefit from my counseling services is more than welcome into my office!
My ideal client would be an adolescent who has endured some type of trauma or abuse. Their needs would include building resiliency and expanding their coping skills "toolbox." Their goal would ultimately be to find hope and healing, despite their adversities. They would want to be an active participant in their treatment, so that therapy could be as beneficial as possible. Having said that, any client who feels that they could benefit from my counseling services is more than welcome into my office!
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Ela Orlowska
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
*Online therapy services* Hello and welcome to WELLA Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about working with people who decide to improve their lives through therapy. I offer you my knowledge, compassion, patience, guidance, humor (when needed) and years of professional experience. I have worked with people who struggle with eating disorders, addiction (substance abuse, recovery), life transitions/divorce, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem. I specialize in working with adolescents, their parents, young adults and adults.
*Online therapy services* Hello and welcome to WELLA Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about working with people who decide to improve their lives through therapy. I offer you my knowledge, compassion, patience, guidance, humor (when needed) and years of professional experience. I have worked with people who struggle with eating disorders, addiction (substance abuse, recovery), life transitions/divorce, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem. I specialize in working with adolescents, their parents, young adults and adults.
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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.