Expressive Arts Therapists in Snellville, GA
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Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S, CFMHE
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30039
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.
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Tonia D Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30039 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Tonia Morris and I am here to help you see things differently! I enjoy working with individuals, families, children, and adolescents on a variety of issues such as anger management, depression, anxiety, trauma, and positive communication. I specialize in children and adolescents, and have been teaching for over 18 years reaching children of all grade Ievels. I address your challenges using individual, family, group therapy and play therapy. I am available for day and evening appointments. Thank you for reading my profile and I look forward to serving you!
Hello, my name is Tonia Morris and I am here to help you see things differently! I enjoy working with individuals, families, children, and adolescents on a variety of issues such as anger management, depression, anxiety, trauma, and positive communication. I specialize in children and adolescents, and have been teaching for over 18 years reaching children of all grade Ievels. I address your challenges using individual, family, group therapy and play therapy. I am available for day and evening appointments. Thank you for reading my profile and I look forward to serving you!
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Jennifer Del Castillo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30039 (Online Only)
There are many modalities for many people because we are all different. Each person & situation has a uniqueness and needs to be treated respectfully as such. I approach counseling, by way of collaboration, between the therapist (myself) & you (the client) in a safe space. It is you that is giving me permission to be on this journey with you.
There are many modalities for many people because we are all different. Each person & situation has a uniqueness and needs to be treated respectfully as such. I approach counseling, by way of collaboration, between the therapist (myself) & you (the client) in a safe space. It is you that is giving me permission to be on this journey with you.
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Mandy Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, NCC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30039
Life can be a difficult journey with many pressures, expectations and struggles. Regardless of your stage of life and taking the first steps of change can be both scary and exciting. Know that I will welcome you into a peaceful and compassionate space that allows you to be yourself so you can grow and discover your full potential as you heal and make changes. I use evidence-based treatments to ensure the most efficient and effective results, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Relaxation, art and other expressive therapies.
Life can be a difficult journey with many pressures, expectations and struggles. Regardless of your stage of life and taking the first steps of change can be both scary and exciting. Know that I will welcome you into a peaceful and compassionate space that allows you to be yourself so you can grow and discover your full potential as you heal and make changes. I use evidence-based treatments to ensure the most efficient and effective results, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Relaxation, art and other expressive therapies.
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Moon Counseling and Consulting Service, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, EdD
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
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.
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their quality of life. As a mental wellness coach, my goal is to help those who desire a better understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their understanding of life. I have an expressed interest in assisting youth who deal with absentee parents, bullying, loneliness, peer pressure, anxiety, stress, social media comparison, feeling fault due to custodial circumstances and other things outside of their control, and feelings of inadequacy.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their quality of life. As a mental wellness coach, my goal is to help those who desire a better understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their understanding of life. I have an expressed interest in assisting youth who deal with absentee parents, bullying, loneliness, peer pressure, anxiety, stress, social media comparison, feeling fault due to custodial circumstances and other things outside of their control, and feelings of inadequacy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Balanced Brahma Life Coaching Private Practice
Counselor, APC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The core beliefs I use throughout my sessions include unconditional positive regard, providing a nonjudgmental environment , being unapologetically authentic, using a more holistic approach, and a whole lot of mindfulness training. I am a huge proponent of Ayurvedic naturopathic remedies and use these ancient teachings in my practice on a daily basis. I try to teach my clients and encourage them to be the best versions of themselves for themselves. I also like to remind my clients of their own strengths to help them cultivate the life of their dreams and accomplish the goals we set together within the sessions as a team.
The core beliefs I use throughout my sessions include unconditional positive regard, providing a nonjudgmental environment , being unapologetically authentic, using a more holistic approach, and a whole lot of mindfulness training. I am a huge proponent of Ayurvedic naturopathic remedies and use these ancient teachings in my practice on a daily basis. I try to teach my clients and encourage them to be the best versions of themselves for themselves. I also like to remind my clients of their own strengths to help them cultivate the life of their dreams and accomplish the goals we set together within the sessions as a team.
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Dr. Melody Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (Online Only)
SALE: $50/session-1st 3 sessions...........Specialties: Relationship Problems, Infidelity, Christian Counseling, Blended Families, Co-Parenting, Communication Problems, and Emotional Wellness. I am Dr. Melody Thompson, LPC. I am a highly trained, experienced counselor specializing in helping people improve their relationships, find emotional wellness, and incorporate Christian principles into their lives. I offer a unique and compassionate approach to counseling that supports your personal growth and spiritual journey.
SALE: $50/session-1st 3 sessions...........Specialties: Relationship Problems, Infidelity, Christian Counseling, Blended Families, Co-Parenting, Communication Problems, and Emotional Wellness. I am Dr. Melody Thompson, LPC. I am a highly trained, experienced counselor specializing in helping people improve their relationships, find emotional wellness, and incorporate Christian principles into their lives. I offer a unique and compassionate approach to counseling that supports your personal growth and spiritual journey.
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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.
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Tanya Thomas
Counselor, LPC, PMH-c
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to provide a place of help, hope and healing. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with all life's challenges - whether it is having (or wanting to have) a baby, emerging as an adult, relationship crisis, or the completely unexpected. These adjustments, the hope, the loss, the exhaustion is not easy. Expectations can often be far different from reality leading to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
I strive to provide a place of help, hope and healing. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with all life's challenges - whether it is having (or wanting to have) a baby, emerging as an adult, relationship crisis, or the completely unexpected. These adjustments, the hope, the loss, the exhaustion is not easy. Expectations can often be far different from reality leading to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
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Effective therapy begins with an authentic relationship between client and therapist. When this is established, possibilities are virtually endless. I tailor my approach to your needs with whatever you are experiencing or what your goals are. We might identify and understand core causes of dysfunctional thinking and behavior keeping you stuck. We can reprocess deep traumas or anxieties. Ultimately, we can understand and remove barriers keeping you from who you want to be or the peace you desire.
Effective therapy begins with an authentic relationship between client and therapist. When this is established, possibilities are virtually endless. I tailor my approach to your needs with whatever you are experiencing or what your goals are. We might identify and understand core causes of dysfunctional thinking and behavior keeping you stuck. We can reprocess deep traumas or anxieties. Ultimately, we can understand and remove barriers keeping you from who you want to be or the peace you desire.
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Helping Other Live Together Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30096
With over 20 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Argosy University Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Holt specializes in Reality Therapy. She is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to children and adolescents, couples, anxiety and trauma. Dr. Holt is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Dr. Holt integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
With over 20 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Argosy University Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Holt specializes in Reality Therapy. She is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to children and adolescents, couples, anxiety and trauma. Dr. Holt is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Dr. Holt integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
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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.
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Michele Ruiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
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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Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience based in Georgia. I have dedicated my career to helping individuals overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and life changing medical diagnoses. I have also helped individuals facing issues related to racial, ethnic and gender discrimination. My therapeutic approach draws on fundamentals of CBT, DBT, IPI, MI and solution-focused therapy. I believe that treatment methodologies are not one size fits all, however my warmth and empathy are shared with everyone.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience based in Georgia. I have dedicated my career to helping individuals overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and life changing medical diagnoses. I have also helped individuals facing issues related to racial, ethnic and gender discrimination. My therapeutic approach draws on fundamentals of CBT, DBT, IPI, MI and solution-focused therapy. I believe that treatment methodologies are not one size fits all, however my warmth and empathy are shared with everyone.
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Keeley Kooken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
Online or Phone Appointments are offer from start times of 8:30AM till 4PM. I work with a wide range of general conditions with children and adults, such as anxiety and life transitions. I specialize in grief and loss transitions. Talking about your grief can be hard, regardless of the loss or closeness that you may or may not have had with your loved one. Everyone feels and expresses their grief in different ways, especially children. The loss of loved one, such as a caregiver, is a journey that lasts throughout life and can resurface in different ways and at different times.
Online or Phone Appointments are offer from start times of 8:30AM till 4PM. I work with a wide range of general conditions with children and adults, such as anxiety and life transitions. I specialize in grief and loss transitions. Talking about your grief can be hard, regardless of the loss or closeness that you may or may not have had with your loved one. Everyone feels and expresses their grief in different ways, especially children. The loss of loved one, such as a caregiver, is a journey that lasts throughout life and can resurface in different ways and at different times.
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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.