Expressive Arts Therapists in Lilburn, GA

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Alix Amar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lilburn, GA 30047  (Online Only)
I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years of expertise in the field. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to studying and practicing various therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt, Expressive Arts, Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Grief therapy, and Trauma therapy. My true passion lies in working with those who are living with dissociation and plurality. I am proud to serve on the board of An Infinite Mind and offer Creative Journaling workshops and a Creative Explorations series on zoom for people Living with Dissociation.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years of expertise in the field. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to studying and practicing various therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt, Expressive Arts, Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Grief therapy, and Trauma therapy. My true passion lies in working with those who are living with dissociation and plurality. I am proud to serve on the board of An Infinite Mind and offer Creative Journaling workshops and a Creative Explorations series on zoom for people Living with Dissociation.
(470) 397-5853 View (470) 397-5853
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Nancy M Crews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lilburn, GA 30047
With over 25 years of experience in counseling, I currently treat children and adolescents ages 4-16 and provide family therapy to help my clients succeed at home, at school and in their social lives. I use multi-sensory approaches, including activity based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sand tray therapy, and expressive arts, I use biofeedback and neurofeedback programs for ADHD, and DIR FloorTime for social development and autism. My clinic focuses on a student/educational approach, rather than medical, and therapy is viewed as a learning process, rather than a treatment. I use connected therapy for adoption/foster care.
With over 25 years of experience in counseling, I currently treat children and adolescents ages 4-16 and provide family therapy to help my clients succeed at home, at school and in their social lives. I use multi-sensory approaches, including activity based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sand tray therapy, and expressive arts, I use biofeedback and neurofeedback programs for ADHD, and DIR FloorTime for social development and autism. My clinic focuses on a student/educational approach, rather than medical, and therapy is viewed as a learning process, rather than a treatment. I use connected therapy for adoption/foster care.
(678) 403-6024 View (678) 403-6024
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Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S, CFMHE
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lilburn, GA 30047
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
(678) 506-2480 View (678) 506-2480
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Alfredo Morales Celedon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lilburn, GA 30047
OFFERING ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES. I am a bilingual SPANISH/ENGLISH counselor committed to helping individuals and families accomplish goals. My clinical focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a varied of emotional, relational and systemic difficulties leading to anxiety, depression adjustment issues, trauma related complaints and behavioral misconduct at school. I strive to work with children/teens and parents and adults to develop effective treatments uniquely to every individual and or family.
OFFERING ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES. I am a bilingual SPANISH/ENGLISH counselor committed to helping individuals and families accomplish goals. My clinical focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a varied of emotional, relational and systemic difficulties leading to anxiety, depression adjustment issues, trauma related complaints and behavioral misconduct at school. I strive to work with children/teens and parents and adults to develop effective treatments uniquely to every individual and or family.
(404) 948-5916 View (404) 948-5916
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Susan Langston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lilburn, GA 30047
Thank you for viewing my profile. I hope you're ready to see your struggles more clearly and learn how you can change your life for the better. I will work with you in any area of your life to help you define what you need and determine how to accomplish your goals. If you're a parent who is struggling with a teen or younger child, I can teach you effective parenting skills and teach your child how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. I'm looking forward to talking with you soon.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I hope you're ready to see your struggles more clearly and learn how you can change your life for the better. I will work with you in any area of your life to help you define what you need and determine how to accomplish your goals. If you're a parent who is struggling with a teen or younger child, I can teach you effective parenting skills and teach your child how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. I'm looking forward to talking with you soon.
(770) 450-5679 View (770) 450-5679
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Amanda Y. Dance
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lilburn, GA 30047
Not accepting new clients
I am an LPC and obtained my MA from Liberty University. As a former educator and children's minister, I gained extensive experience counseling children, adolescents, individuals and families. I have found Play Therapy techniques, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR to be especially helpful to my clients. Besides my calling to help others and spending time with my family, it is my relationship with God that gives me the greatest joy. I feel blessed and privileged to assist others on their journey to mental and emotional healing.
I am an LPC and obtained my MA from Liberty University. As a former educator and children's minister, I gained extensive experience counseling children, adolescents, individuals and families. I have found Play Therapy techniques, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR to be especially helpful to my clients. Besides my calling to help others and spending time with my family, it is my relationship with God that gives me the greatest joy. I feel blessed and privileged to assist others on their journey to mental and emotional healing.
(770) 766-7484 View (770) 766-7484

More Therapists Nearby

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Teri Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, CPCS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Teri’s theoretical orientation is primarily based on CBT, solution focused interventions, and a 12 step model of addiction. She also uses expressive arts to help clients work through their feelings and thoughts in a different way when conversation reaches a “stuck” point and talk therapy is not enough. It is my belief that events happen in patterns - some healthy, some unhealthy. As we explore the presenting problem, I help my clients to recognize and explore patterns. Between sessions, I assign homework that includes journaling & worksheets exploring automatic thoughts.
Teri’s theoretical orientation is primarily based on CBT, solution focused interventions, and a 12 step model of addiction. She also uses expressive arts to help clients work through their feelings and thoughts in a different way when conversation reaches a “stuck” point and talk therapy is not enough. It is my belief that events happen in patterns - some healthy, some unhealthy. As we explore the presenting problem, I help my clients to recognize and explore patterns. Between sessions, I assign homework that includes journaling & worksheets exploring automatic thoughts.
(678) 884-4072 View (678) 884-4072
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Constance Fields
Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norcross, GA 30071
With a background in the performing arts, I often incorporate expressive arts techniques to help my clients facilitate working through everyday life challenges, process grief, and loss, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences.
Life presents each of us with our own unique experiences, and with that, our own set of issues, needs, and goals. It's important to know that we are all fallible human beings, who are not bound by our past. As such, we should not allow our past to control our future. I believe that we are capable of learning how our past experiences influence our current thoughts and behaviors, thus allowing for space to create new patterns in the process.
With a background in the performing arts, I often incorporate expressive arts techniques to help my clients facilitate working through everyday life challenges, process grief, and loss, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences.
Life presents each of us with our own unique experiences, and with that, our own set of issues, needs, and goals. It's important to know that we are all fallible human beings, who are not bound by our past. As such, we should not allow our past to control our future. I believe that we are capable of learning how our past experiences influence our current thoughts and behaviors, thus allowing for space to create new patterns in the process.
(470) 619-4517 x30 View (470) 619-4517 x30
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Elizabeth Valera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CT
Verified Verified
North Metro, GA 30029
I use traditional talk therapy combined with expressive arts to help you gain insight and understand your experiences on a deeper level.
Life often seems to move so quickly, barely allowing a chance to take in all that we have experienced. Especially in times of change or intense grief, you may want a space to process your experiences-both the mundane moments and major life-changing events-in order to understand what is going on inside. Therapy can be the perfect space to sort through your experiences, search for meaning and understanding, and discern the path forward that is right for you.
I use traditional talk therapy combined with expressive arts to help you gain insight and understand your experiences on a deeper level.
Life often seems to move so quickly, barely allowing a chance to take in all that we have experienced. Especially in times of change or intense grief, you may want a space to process your experiences-both the mundane moments and major life-changing events-in order to understand what is going on inside. Therapy can be the perfect space to sort through your experiences, search for meaning and understanding, and discern the path forward that is right for you.
(404) 948-3063 View (404) 948-3063
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Marina Reichenberger
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Berkeley Lake, GA 30092
I completed my Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy.
Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself? Do you feel like you are alive but not fully living your life? Are you yearning for a deeper connection with yourself and your body? I am here to accompany you on your natural process of personal development. I believe everyone contain within themselves a drive to evolve, to become their fullest realization. I will support and witness you on your process of unfolding. I approach therapy with a humanistic, strength-based perspective, where I strongly believe that our relationship is one of equal. I have a warm, empathetic, understanding and non-judgmental demeanor to my practice.
I completed my Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy.
Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself? Do you feel like you are alive but not fully living your life? Are you yearning for a deeper connection with yourself and your body? I am here to accompany you on your natural process of personal development. I believe everyone contain within themselves a drive to evolve, to become their fullest realization. I will support and witness you on your process of unfolding. I approach therapy with a humanistic, strength-based perspective, where I strongly believe that our relationship is one of equal. I have a warm, empathetic, understanding and non-judgmental demeanor to my practice.
(678) 736-6608 View (678) 736-6608
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Miranda Barzey
Counselor, LAPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30085
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.
(404) 738-6484 View (404) 738-6484
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Stephanie Looper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chamblee, GA 30341  (Online Only)
She provides an individualized treatment plan comprised of traditional talk therapy, play therapy, expressive arts therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Stephanie sees clients and families of all ages for a collaborative and holistic therapeutic experience. She practices from a person-centered approach with an emphasis on artistic expression and the therapeutic relationship.
She provides an individualized treatment plan comprised of traditional talk therapy, play therapy, expressive arts therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Stephanie sees clients and families of all ages for a collaborative and holistic therapeutic experience. She practices from a person-centered approach with an emphasis on artistic expression and the therapeutic relationship.
(770) 230-1702 View (770) 230-1702
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Kristy Larkin Brewer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30096  (Online Only)
You wish you could delete those moments from your life somehow. It was those moments that left you struggling the way you are now. You feel yourself holding your breath every day waiting and hoping things will improve with time. Every day is plagued by fear, sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, and brokenness in the aftermath of those traumatic events. You find yourself struggling to get through the day unable to focus or concentrate. You feel lonely, misunderstood, and unheard. You need relief!
You wish you could delete those moments from your life somehow. It was those moments that left you struggling the way you are now. You feel yourself holding your breath every day waiting and hoping things will improve with time. Every day is plagued by fear, sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, and brokenness in the aftermath of those traumatic events. You find yourself struggling to get through the day unable to focus or concentrate. You feel lonely, misunderstood, and unheard. You need relief!
(678) 608-3493 View (678) 608-3493
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Chandler Phillips
MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Healing looks different for each person which requires a therapeutic approach that is distinct and specific to your child. I have a multi-disciplined background, including art, play, somatic and ecotherapy, that makes me uniquely equipped to creatively address the complex issues of the children I work with. I am guided by years of experience working with children and adolescents ages 4 to 17 who are navigating anxiety, stress, bullying, transitioning family dynamics, self esteem, and conflict management. My approach centers on creating a space filled with trust in which children feel seen, supported and encouraged to grow.
Healing looks different for each person which requires a therapeutic approach that is distinct and specific to your child. I have a multi-disciplined background, including art, play, somatic and ecotherapy, that makes me uniquely equipped to creatively address the complex issues of the children I work with. I am guided by years of experience working with children and adolescents ages 4 to 17 who are navigating anxiety, stress, bullying, transitioning family dynamics, self esteem, and conflict management. My approach centers on creating a space filled with trust in which children feel seen, supported and encouraged to grow.
(470) 712-5451 View (470) 712-5451
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Zemirah Griffin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Duluth, GA 30096
Struggling with life's challenges? Feeling hopeless and helpless? I’m here to support you with warmth, understanding, and empowerment. I believe in personalized care crafted specifically for YOU!
Struggling with life's challenges? Feeling hopeless and helpless? I’m here to support you with warmth, understanding, and empowerment. I believe in personalized care crafted specifically for YOU!
(470) 486-6949 View (470) 486-6949
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Joi Bythwood
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30096  (Online Only)
I am adept at working with couples, families, and women in transition. The transition could be a career change, an empty nest, divorce or the loss of a loved one. Life can be challenging. My therapeutic modality is solution focused and cognitive behavior therapy. My goal as a therapist is to help you move forward and create the life you want.
I am adept at working with couples, families, and women in transition. The transition could be a career change, an empty nest, divorce or the loss of a loved one. Life can be challenging. My therapeutic modality is solution focused and cognitive behavior therapy. My goal as a therapist is to help you move forward and create the life you want.
(470) 431-1824 View (470) 431-1824
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Dr. Adrienne D White
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, CAMS, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Duluth, GA 30096  (Online Only)
I am a solution focused Licensed Professional Counselor with additional training in marriage and family therapy. I utilize a holistic approach when working with clients. I see the whole person and how their current issues are affecting their thought processes and way of life. My main goal in therapy is to empower clients to become their biggest resources. I see our time together as team work and I'm the coach.
I am a solution focused Licensed Professional Counselor with additional training in marriage and family therapy. I utilize a holistic approach when working with clients. I see the whole person and how their current issues are affecting their thought processes and way of life. My main goal in therapy is to empower clients to become their biggest resources. I see our time together as team work and I'm the coach.
(404) 620-6465 View (404) 620-6465
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Sir Allen Dupree Pegues
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
I was struggling to cope with a disability, depression, and anger between the ages 16 to 23. I was in a car accident in 1999 that severely damaged my spinal cord and caused me to rely on the use of a wheelchair for the rest of my life. Building a relationship with God helped me to overcome my disability, depression and anger. It also gave me what I needed to live through my daily struggles. The spiritual exercises that have helped me during my process were prayer, meditation, reading scriptures, faith building, forgiveness, gratitude, and discussing my concerns with Christian counselors.
I was struggling to cope with a disability, depression, and anger between the ages 16 to 23. I was in a car accident in 1999 that severely damaged my spinal cord and caused me to rely on the use of a wheelchair for the rest of my life. Building a relationship with God helped me to overcome my disability, depression and anger. It also gave me what I needed to live through my daily struggles. The spiritual exercises that have helped me during my process were prayer, meditation, reading scriptures, faith building, forgiveness, gratitude, and discussing my concerns with Christian counselors.
(770) 691-2129 View (770) 691-2129
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Nita McKinney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Jonita is LGBTQIA+ affirming, utilizes emotional intelligence when working with clients and specializes in wholistic multidisciplinary approaches to achieve mental health and overall wellness. Jonita's favorite therapy modalities are experiential therapy, mindfulness based practices. She completed her undergraduate degree in Human Services from Saint Leo University and earned her Masters of Social Work with a focus on mental health and wellness from Clark Atlanta University. Jonita is also a human services board certified practioner, who wholeheartedly believes that mental health practice is what she is purposed and meant to do.
Jonita is LGBTQIA+ affirming, utilizes emotional intelligence when working with clients and specializes in wholistic multidisciplinary approaches to achieve mental health and overall wellness. Jonita's favorite therapy modalities are experiential therapy, mindfulness based practices. She completed her undergraduate degree in Human Services from Saint Leo University and earned her Masters of Social Work with a focus on mental health and wellness from Clark Atlanta University. Jonita is also a human services board certified practioner, who wholeheartedly believes that mental health practice is what she is purposed and meant to do.
(770) 824-0395 View (770) 824-0395
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Moon Counseling and Consulting Service, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, EdD
Verified Verified
Lithonia, GA 30058
I am a School Counselor and have experience as a Community Counselor as well. My responsibility as a mental health practitioner is to support mental health and guide clients to a better out look on life and a positive view about who they are and the importance of their life in this world. I especially gear my focus to children in middle school, adolescents, but also offer support to adults who are in crisis as well. My experience working with families, who are in crisis, have had successful resolves. Creating family plans, and mediating between family members to find a resolve is my strength.
I am a School Counselor and have experience as a Community Counselor as well. My responsibility as a mental health practitioner is to support mental health and guide clients to a better out look on life and a positive view about who they are and the importance of their life in this world. I especially gear my focus to children in middle school, adolescents, but also offer support to adults who are in crisis as well. My experience working with families, who are in crisis, have had successful resolves. Creating family plans, and mediating between family members to find a resolve is my strength.
(404) 800-9320 View (404) 800-9320
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.