Expressive Arts Therapists in Brighton, MA
mindfulness, spirituality, to DBT and expressive arts therapies (music, art, sand tray, drama).
As a wounded healer, I have found my own way to sustained recovery and balance through a holistic approach. I understand the therapeutic tools that I use with clients on an intimate level, through both extensive self-application and careful application with others. I have a particular interest in working with people who hear voices, see visions, and have tactile sensations, and who want to make meaning of these experiences and learn to cope if they become distressing. My goal is to help you improve the relationship with your experience to achieve agency, empowerment, and to reduce distress and hopelessness. I work with adults only.
mindfulness, spirituality, to DBT and expressive arts therapies (music, art, sand tray, drama).
As a wounded healer, I have found my own way to sustained recovery and balance through a holistic approach. I understand the therapeutic tools that I use with clients on an intimate level, through both extensive self-application and careful application with others. I have a particular interest in working with people who hear voices, see visions, and have tactile sensations, and who want to make meaning of these experiences and learn to cope if they become distressing. My goal is to help you improve the relationship with your experience to achieve agency, empowerment, and to reduce distress and hopelessness. I work with adults only.
I am a licensed mental health counselor, a clinical supervisor & an expressive arts therapist with over 15 years of experience in supporting children, adults and families with diverse needs.
We all face challenges and could use support at times. I offer a safe non-judgmental place, where you can focus on your needs through creative expression. Art therapy integrates psychotherapy (talk therapy) with the creative process to improve and enhance mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. No prior artistic experience is needed. Art is a universal language of the mind that speaks through images & symbols and allows verbal and beyond-words communication.
I am a licensed mental health counselor, a clinical supervisor & an expressive arts therapist with over 15 years of experience in supporting children, adults and families with diverse needs.
We all face challenges and could use support at times. I offer a safe non-judgmental place, where you can focus on your needs through creative expression. Art therapy integrates psychotherapy (talk therapy) with the creative process to improve and enhance mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. No prior artistic experience is needed. Art is a universal language of the mind that speaks through images & symbols and allows verbal and beyond-words communication.
I focus on your strengths and draw on Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Exposure and Response Prevention, Parts Work, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy/Drama Therapy.
Life is inherently uncertain, and with that comes challenges. You're not alone in navigating those challenges and I am here to help support you along the way. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Registered Drama Therapist. Drama Therapy uses your story, the roles you play in your life, and metaphor to help process topics beyond just talking about them. I work with adults and couples with anxiety, depression, women’s issues, OCD, relationship challenges, life transitions, work/life balance, and family issues. Book a complimentary 15 minute consult by reaching out to me here on Psychology Today.
I focus on your strengths and draw on Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Exposure and Response Prevention, Parts Work, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy/Drama Therapy.
Life is inherently uncertain, and with that comes challenges. You're not alone in navigating those challenges and I am here to help support you along the way. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Registered Drama Therapist. Drama Therapy uses your story, the roles you play in your life, and metaphor to help process topics beyond just talking about them. I work with adults and couples with anxiety, depression, women’s issues, OCD, relationship challenges, life transitions, work/life balance, and family issues. Book a complimentary 15 minute consult by reaching out to me here on Psychology Today.
I treat an array of ages and psychological issues from anxiety disorder to behavioral challenges with children, adolescents and adults. I am processed oriented and offer skill building strategies to enhance self-awareness and foster positive change.
I treat an array of ages and psychological issues from anxiety disorder to behavioral challenges with children, adolescents and adults. I am processed oriented and offer skill building strategies to enhance self-awareness and foster positive change.
Nora Buonagurio
Counselor, LMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Brighton, MA 02135
Waitlist for new clients
I greatly enjoy working with adult individuals, children, and their caregivers. Whether you are an adult going through a rough patch in life, feeling anxious or stressed, or unsure how to proceed - I am here to support you. You may be a parent seeking therapy for their child so they may express their big feelings and foster social-emotional connections - I am here to support you. I use a person-centered, strengths-based, and creative approach to guide and nurture you or your child's journey to greater well-being.
I greatly enjoy working with adult individuals, children, and their caregivers. Whether you are an adult going through a rough patch in life, feeling anxious or stressed, or unsure how to proceed - I am here to support you. You may be a parent seeking therapy for their child so they may express their big feelings and foster social-emotional connections - I am here to support you. I use a person-centered, strengths-based, and creative approach to guide and nurture you or your child's journey to greater well-being.
Sometimes we may find ourselves having to deal with issues that might make us to feel lost, saddened, puzzled, unhappy and frustrated; These are the moments when understanding and kind support is so much needed so we could reconnect with inner self for resilience.
Sometimes we may find ourselves having to deal with issues that might make us to feel lost, saddened, puzzled, unhappy and frustrated; These are the moments when understanding and kind support is so much needed so we could reconnect with inner self for resilience.
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Cassidy Bingham-The Therapy Space LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138 (Online Only)
I specialize in Expressive Arts Therapy, with an emphasis on dance and movement, and value creativity and spontaneity as part of mental health treatment.
I offer knowledgeable and affirming relationship and identity support to queer, trans, kinky, and polyamorous clients. I'm a nonbinary lesbian who is passionate about serving LGBTQIA+ clients. I come from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and pleasure-focused perspective. I value the mind-body connection and can use a body-oriented approach to help you navigate how mental health symptoms manifest in the body, how trauma shows up in a dysregulated nervous system, and how we can cultivate relationships with our bodies to reconnect with the present through mindfulness, imagination, and play.
I specialize in Expressive Arts Therapy, with an emphasis on dance and movement, and value creativity and spontaneity as part of mental health treatment.
I offer knowledgeable and affirming relationship and identity support to queer, trans, kinky, and polyamorous clients. I'm a nonbinary lesbian who is passionate about serving LGBTQIA+ clients. I come from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and pleasure-focused perspective. I value the mind-body connection and can use a body-oriented approach to help you navigate how mental health symptoms manifest in the body, how trauma shows up in a dysregulated nervous system, and how we can cultivate relationships with our bodies to reconnect with the present through mindfulness, imagination, and play.
I am an expressive arts therapist with years of experience working with adults and children.
Are you looking to find relief from your daily struggles? A nurturing therapeutic relationship can help you uncover the self-love, acceptance, and resilience needed to grow and change. With deep respect for your uniqueness and wisdom, this relationship can inspire and act as the catalyst for progress. My work with clients is centered around creating emotional intelligence and a deeper understanding of underlying experiences and core beliefs.
I am an expressive arts therapist with years of experience working with adults and children.
Are you looking to find relief from your daily struggles? A nurturing therapeutic relationship can help you uncover the self-love, acceptance, and resilience needed to grow and change. With deep respect for your uniqueness and wisdom, this relationship can inspire and act as the catalyst for progress. My work with clients is centered around creating emotional intelligence and a deeper understanding of underlying experiences and core beliefs.
I offer trauma-informed, client centered talk therapy, expressive arts therapy also have experience in CBT and DBT.
I am a clinical mental health counselor and expressive arts therapist whose practice is rooted in community and social justice-based approaches to mental health and well-being. I work primarily with adolescents and adults with diverse mental health needs. My clinical experience has specifically involved working with womxn and folx of color to address complex trauma and explore issues around gender, sexuality, and sociocultural identity.
I offer trauma-informed, client centered talk therapy, expressive arts therapy also have experience in CBT and DBT.
I am a clinical mental health counselor and expressive arts therapist whose practice is rooted in community and social justice-based approaches to mental health and well-being. I work primarily with adolescents and adults with diverse mental health needs. My clinical experience has specifically involved working with womxn and folx of color to address complex trauma and explore issues around gender, sexuality, and sociocultural identity.
Melissa Rocklen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138 (Online Only)
We will use a combination of approaches, including IFS, expressive arts, CBT, and mindfulness to help you better understand your ADHD, feel less overwhelmed, and create a life that allows you to be your full self.
Do you have moments of brilliance but feel like you can never quite get it together? You work so hard to stay organized, but always feel like you’re drowning. You’ve got so many unanswered emails that you’ve stopped checking your inbox, and you can’t remember the last time that your to-do list didn’t fill you with dread and guilt. You know that ADHD plays a role in this, but you can’t slow down long enough to figure out how. For years, you’ve been thinking about getting support, but something always gets in the way. You wonder if working with the right therapist would help you get rid of this sense of never being enough.
We will use a combination of approaches, including IFS, expressive arts, CBT, and mindfulness to help you better understand your ADHD, feel less overwhelmed, and create a life that allows you to be your full self.
Do you have moments of brilliance but feel like you can never quite get it together? You work so hard to stay organized, but always feel like you’re drowning. You’ve got so many unanswered emails that you’ve stopped checking your inbox, and you can’t remember the last time that your to-do list didn’t fill you with dread and guilt. You know that ADHD plays a role in this, but you can’t slow down long enough to figure out how. For years, you’ve been thinking about getting support, but something always gets in the way. You wonder if working with the right therapist would help you get rid of this sense of never being enough.
Katharine utilizes a trauma-informed, dialectical behavioral, and expressive arts-based approach to therapy.
Katharine Lagreze is a Counselor in Residence who specializes in anxiety, life transitions, identity, self-awareness, self-esteem, expressive therapy, and mindfulness. Her past experience has been in a hospital program partnered with adults managing OCD and comorbid disorders. Katharine also continued her effort at a non-profit arts-based day program serving adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. In addition, she has also supported children and adolescents in special education K-12. Katharine has completed a Master of Arts from Lesley University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy.
Katharine utilizes a trauma-informed, dialectical behavioral, and expressive arts-based approach to therapy.
Katharine Lagreze is a Counselor in Residence who specializes in anxiety, life transitions, identity, self-awareness, self-esteem, expressive therapy, and mindfulness. Her past experience has been in a hospital program partnered with adults managing OCD and comorbid disorders. Katharine also continued her effort at a non-profit arts-based day program serving adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. In addition, she has also supported children and adolescents in special education K-12. Katharine has completed a Master of Arts from Lesley University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy.
in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University.
Akshita Desore is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers Tele-therapy. She works with individuals across the lifespan with a focus on young adults. Most of her work involves working with clients facing life transitions, anxiety, grief/loss, and self-doubt. Akshita is particularly passionate about serving students, working professionals, and immigrants.Akshita’s approach is rooted in Expressive Arts Therapy, the use of arts to reconnect with our creativity and use our intuition and imagination. She works with clients to explore ways to become more present, accept and navigate emotions and develop meaningful relationships.
in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University.
Akshita Desore is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers Tele-therapy. She works with individuals across the lifespan with a focus on young adults. Most of her work involves working with clients facing life transitions, anxiety, grief/loss, and self-doubt. Akshita is particularly passionate about serving students, working professionals, and immigrants.Akshita’s approach is rooted in Expressive Arts Therapy, the use of arts to reconnect with our creativity and use our intuition and imagination. She works with clients to explore ways to become more present, accept and navigate emotions and develop meaningful relationships.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a background in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. I have helped adults and youth in various degrees of mental health crises and settings. In building a therapeutic partnership, I can help you set short-term goals, build skills to manage symptoms of anxiety/depression, break down tasks during challenging life transitions, practice communication skills, or delve deeper to address traumas with individualized care in a non-judgmental environment.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a background in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. I have helped adults and youth in various degrees of mental health crises and settings. In building a therapeutic partnership, I can help you set short-term goals, build skills to manage symptoms of anxiety/depression, break down tasks during challenging life transitions, practice communication skills, or delve deeper to address traumas with individualized care in a non-judgmental environment.
I am trained in ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness, & Expressive Arts Therapy.
I specialize in helping men, women, artists, business and trades people, as well as adult children of alcoholics restore diminished or lost connections to their poietic capacity. The word poiesis is from ancient Greek, meaning to make, or to bring forth. In my work, I refer to it as meaning one’s creative capacity to respond to and shape one’s life - as well as one’s capacity to create things i.e. art, woodwork, poetry, a relationship, a mindfulness practice, a career, a garden, etc. When we are overwhelmed, our mental health can suffer, sometimes making it difficult for us to show up to life the way we really want to.
I am trained in ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness, & Expressive Arts Therapy.
I specialize in helping men, women, artists, business and trades people, as well as adult children of alcoholics restore diminished or lost connections to their poietic capacity. The word poiesis is from ancient Greek, meaning to make, or to bring forth. In my work, I refer to it as meaning one’s creative capacity to respond to and shape one’s life - as well as one’s capacity to create things i.e. art, woodwork, poetry, a relationship, a mindfulness practice, a career, a garden, etc. When we are overwhelmed, our mental health can suffer, sometimes making it difficult for us to show up to life the way we really want to.
RLT (relational life therapy), somatics, expressive arts as well as heart-based techniques so you re-build your relationship with yourself, your body, mind, soul, and others.
Welcome! I‘d love to support you on your journey to heal and transform pains, hurts, difficult and traumatic experiences and parts of your past that impact your present and future. Do you worry about not being able to regulate your anxiety and not having enough moments of peace and tranquility in your mind? Do you continue to be in relationships that aren't healthy for you and/or are stuck in unhealthy patterns in your relations with others? Do you want to learn about your attachment style and how it impacts your relationships, your relationship with yourself, and your levels of anxiety? Are you ready for a change in your life?
RLT (relational life therapy), somatics, expressive arts as well as heart-based techniques so you re-build your relationship with yourself, your body, mind, soul, and others.
Welcome! I‘d love to support you on your journey to heal and transform pains, hurts, difficult and traumatic experiences and parts of your past that impact your present and future. Do you worry about not being able to regulate your anxiety and not having enough moments of peace and tranquility in your mind? Do you continue to be in relationships that aren't healthy for you and/or are stuck in unhealthy patterns in your relations with others? Do you want to learn about your attachment style and how it impacts your relationships, your relationship with yourself, and your levels of anxiety? Are you ready for a change in your life?
Austin Mind Body, LGBTQ+ Counseling & Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
I hold a dual Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy and Mental Health Counseling which allows space for innovative and creative alternative to talk therapy.
Struggling with life transitions, creative ruts, and relationships are difficult in any situation but especially so if you do not follow the heteronormative path. It can be difficult to open up to someone when you are not certain that they understand Queer and Alternative relationship structures. I use an individualized approach with each client to build a therapeutic relationship based on specific goals. I focus my work around issues regarding LGBTQ+, sexuality, non-binary and transgender, complex relationships, power dynamics, sexual health, BDSM/Kink, and other dynamics.
I hold a dual Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy and Mental Health Counseling which allows space for innovative and creative alternative to talk therapy.
Struggling with life transitions, creative ruts, and relationships are difficult in any situation but especially so if you do not follow the heteronormative path. It can be difficult to open up to someone when you are not certain that they understand Queer and Alternative relationship structures. I use an individualized approach with each client to build a therapeutic relationship based on specific goals. I focus my work around issues regarding LGBTQ+, sexuality, non-binary and transgender, complex relationships, power dynamics, sexual health, BDSM/Kink, and other dynamics.
I'm trained as a mental health counselor and as an expressive arts therapist.
Currently Accepting Clients. Do you struggle with ongoing depression or anxiety? Are grief or trauma causing you confusion or exhaustion? Do you find relationships difficult? Your mental well-being sets the tone of your life; physical energy, sleep, mood and attitude suffer when life becomes overwhelming. To get back on track quickly, meeting regularly with a professional counselor can re-ignite a positive frame of mind.
I'm trained as a mental health counselor and as an expressive arts therapist.
Currently Accepting Clients. Do you struggle with ongoing depression or anxiety? Are grief or trauma causing you confusion or exhaustion? Do you find relationships difficult? Your mental well-being sets the tone of your life; physical energy, sleep, mood and attitude suffer when life becomes overwhelming. To get back on track quickly, meeting regularly with a professional counselor can re-ignite a positive frame of mind.
Nikki Huijun Li
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, R-DMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
Nikki provides culturally-affirming, attachment-based, queer-affirming, poly-friendly, strength-based and client-centered services, integrating trauma-informed and evidence-based theories including Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT), Expressive Arts Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness.
Nikki works with adults and children of all backgrounds, specializing in LGBTQIA+, couples therapy and polyamory, children with special needs, immigration and identity, and Asian mental health. She has experience with a wide range of issues including anxiety, communication, self-image, people pleasing, personal growth, embodiment, relational issues, boundary setting, neurodivergent and queer experiences, racial trauma, etc. Her therapeutic approach is creative and relational, and she provides language-specific care in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
Nikki provides culturally-affirming, attachment-based, queer-affirming, poly-friendly, strength-based and client-centered services, integrating trauma-informed and evidence-based theories including Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT), Expressive Arts Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness.
Nikki works with adults and children of all backgrounds, specializing in LGBTQIA+, couples therapy and polyamory, children with special needs, immigration and identity, and Asian mental health. She has experience with a wide range of issues including anxiety, communication, self-image, people pleasing, personal growth, embodiment, relational issues, boundary setting, neurodivergent and queer experiences, racial trauma, etc. Her therapeutic approach is creative and relational, and she provides language-specific care in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Expressive Arts Therapist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am a strong believer in the ability of creativity and the arts to connect and support individuals, families, and groups through different life events and needs. I offer a warm, person-centered approach that meets individuals where they are.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Expressive Arts Therapist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am a strong believer in the ability of creativity and the arts to connect and support individuals, families, and groups through different life events and needs. I offer a warm, person-centered approach that meets individuals where they are.
I am DBT certified and use my background in the performing arts and expressive arts therapy to encourage clients to explore their creative sides as a form of healing.
Currently Accepting New Clients (with limited availability). I am an experienced child and adolescent clinician who values a collaborative approach in my therapeutic work with young people and their families. I work with individuals to create a comfortable and nurturing environment that fosters growth and resilience. I have experience working in acute mental health services and outpatient settings, particularly with life adjustments, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I utilize a person centered, trauma informed, and skills-based approach to help treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
I am DBT certified and use my background in the performing arts and expressive arts therapy to encourage clients to explore their creative sides as a form of healing.
Currently Accepting New Clients (with limited availability). I am an experienced child and adolescent clinician who values a collaborative approach in my therapeutic work with young people and their families. I work with individuals to create a comfortable and nurturing environment that fosters growth and resilience. I have experience working in acute mental health services and outpatient settings, particularly with life adjustments, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I utilize a person centered, trauma informed, and skills-based approach to help treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
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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.