Expressive Arts Therapists in Waldorf, MD

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Synergy Wellness Therapeutic Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20602  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Important, Please Read: 1. Please send an email for a faster response. 2. Must be able to sign up through the Headway mental health platform. Have you been dragging through life, on auto-pilot, waiting for things to "just get back to normal"? Have you experienced things in life that have held you back from reaching your potential for greatness? The good news is that you have come to the right place to declare healing!
Important, Please Read: 1. Please send an email for a faster response. 2. Must be able to sign up through the Headway mental health platform. Have you been dragging through life, on auto-pilot, waiting for things to "just get back to normal"? Have you experienced things in life that have held you back from reaching your potential for greatness? The good news is that you have come to the right place to declare healing!
(301) 701-3228 View (301) 701-3228
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Purple Cares Therapeutic Solutions, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with Adults, Caregivers, and Children looking to start/ continue their trauma healing journey, improve or change their relationships, moods, behaviors, and/or find different ways of managing stress at home or at work/school.
I work with Adults, Caregivers, and Children looking to start/ continue their trauma healing journey, improve or change their relationships, moods, behaviors, and/or find different ways of managing stress at home or at work/school.
(301) 900-3148 View (301) 900-3148
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DaJia Johnson
Counselor, LMSW, LAC, SAP, MPA
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
I enjoy being able to assist those who are in need of finding a way out of the darkness. Also, my practice focuses on the study of substance abuse/addiction counseling. I have experience working with children and geriatric populations. I think that telehealth and online therapy are very powerful tools that we have to bring our support to more people regardless of whether they are near or far.
I enjoy being able to assist those who are in need of finding a way out of the darkness. Also, my practice focuses on the study of substance abuse/addiction counseling. I have experience working with children and geriatric populations. I think that telehealth and online therapy are very powerful tools that we have to bring our support to more people regardless of whether they are near or far.
(301) 835-1788 View (301) 835-1788
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One Alkaline Life Virtual Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
One Alkaline Life, LLC, offers comprehensive, compassionate mental health care for adults and adolescents. Through the online telemedicine platform, the team assesses and treats a wide range of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
One Alkaline Life, LLC, offers comprehensive, compassionate mental health care for adults and adolescents. Through the online telemedicine platform, the team assesses and treats a wide range of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
(803) 770-5063 View (803) 770-5063
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Aspirations Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603
Aspirations Counseling provides professional, high quality, personalized services to children, adolescents and adults/couples. We help our clients address issues such as: anxiety, autism, bipolar disorders, bullying (workplace/school), depression, divorce, employment difficulties, grief, parenting, post-traumatic stress disorders, relationship difficulties, and issues commonly experienced by children and adolescents.
Aspirations Counseling provides professional, high quality, personalized services to children, adolescents and adults/couples. We help our clients address issues such as: anxiety, autism, bipolar disorders, bullying (workplace/school), depression, divorce, employment difficulties, grief, parenting, post-traumatic stress disorders, relationship difficulties, and issues commonly experienced by children and adolescents.
(301) 761-5872 View (301) 761-5872
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D'Anita Parker
Counselor, MS, LCPC , NCC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20601
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with substance use? Have you been court ordered to have a substance abuse evaluation or assessment? Have you been feeling down lately or lost interest in things you used to do and using substances to cope? Do you feel overwhelmed and use substances to cope? If you or someone you know (adolescent and/or adult) can answer yes to any of these questions, I look forward to working with you/them.
Are you struggling with substance use? Have you been court ordered to have a substance abuse evaluation or assessment? Have you been feeling down lately or lost interest in things you used to do and using substances to cope? Do you feel overwhelmed and use substances to cope? If you or someone you know (adolescent and/or adult) can answer yes to any of these questions, I look forward to working with you/them.
(410) 514-3205 View (410) 514-3205
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Worthy of Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20601  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I respond best to emails :) Hello! I am your fat, disabled, queer, neurodivergent therapist based in Maryland. Being a healer has come naturally to me since childhood and navigating my own healing has led me to become a licensed clinical social worker. I deeply care for my clients, so building genuine connections with them is essential. I show up to sessions as my authentic self: witty, warm, transparent, and a little awkward. I view each client as my equal and view therapy as a team approach to navigating pain and hope.
I respond best to emails :) Hello! I am your fat, disabled, queer, neurodivergent therapist based in Maryland. Being a healer has come naturally to me since childhood and navigating my own healing has led me to become a licensed clinical social worker. I deeply care for my clients, so building genuine connections with them is essential. I show up to sessions as my authentic self: witty, warm, transparent, and a little awkward. I view each client as my equal and view therapy as a team approach to navigating pain and hope.
(240) 540-5016 View (240) 540-5016

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Liberty Deffenbaugh
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Plata, MD 20646  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients for Kick Ass Therapy! I specialize in marginalized populations including LGBTQIA+, ethically and consensual non-monogamy/polyamory, BDSM and Leather, with authentic space, support, solutions and celebration of identity. Looking for a real person to talk to? Looking for someone who walks the walk and talks the talk, where you don't have to educate your therapist about your lifestyle or automatically have it blamed for all your issues? From sex therapy to self acceptance, I specialize in unique individuals, couples & polycules. I meet clients where they are emotionally, helping them progress and heal. You matter!
Accepting New Clients for Kick Ass Therapy! I specialize in marginalized populations including LGBTQIA+, ethically and consensual non-monogamy/polyamory, BDSM and Leather, with authentic space, support, solutions and celebration of identity. Looking for a real person to talk to? Looking for someone who walks the walk and talks the talk, where you don't have to educate your therapist about your lifestyle or automatically have it blamed for all your issues? From sex therapy to self acceptance, I specialize in unique individuals, couples & polycules. I meet clients where they are emotionally, helping them progress and heal. You matter!
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WSDI Partners, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Brandywine, MD 20613  (Online Only)
Are you dealing with a difficult time? Have you experienced trauma? Do you have a hard time with your teen? Are you struggling with a relationship? Dealing with stress? Have you recently lost someone? Are you going through a major life transition (marriage, birth, loss of a job, divorce)? We are here to help, heal and restore hope! Our practice's focus is to bring comprehensive and culturally competent services to clients so they can thrive and realize their full potential. It is our overall goal to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.
Are you dealing with a difficult time? Have you experienced trauma? Do you have a hard time with your teen? Are you struggling with a relationship? Dealing with stress? Have you recently lost someone? Are you going through a major life transition (marriage, birth, loss of a job, divorce)? We are here to help, heal and restore hope! Our practice's focus is to bring comprehensive and culturally competent services to clients so they can thrive and realize their full potential. It is our overall goal to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.
(301) 591-6642 View (301) 591-6642
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Breighone Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Clinton, MD 20735
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
(667) 326-8783 View (667) 326-8783
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Joselyn Brown
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Clinton, MD 20735
My ideal client presents depressive symptoms related to trauma & grief. They express that they want to process unresolved childhood issues. They express that the issues have prevented close relationships with their adult children. They want forgiveness and help in creating better ties. The goal may be to explore & resolve issues related to traumatic events and improve overall mood. Interventions may include sharing details of the event and how it has affected their relationships, using positive self-talk, developing positive coping skills, and identifying effective strategies to communicate thoughts and feelings.
My ideal client presents depressive symptoms related to trauma & grief. They express that they want to process unresolved childhood issues. They express that the issues have prevented close relationships with their adult children. They want forgiveness and help in creating better ties. The goal may be to explore & resolve issues related to traumatic events and improve overall mood. Interventions may include sharing details of the event and how it has affected their relationships, using positive self-talk, developing positive coping skills, and identifying effective strategies to communicate thoughts and feelings.
(240) 693-5257 View (240) 693-5257
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Brittany DeLoatch
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clinton, MD 20735
It takes courage to recognize and begin to accept that you need help beyond your own measures. I believe that you as clients are the expert and I am here to collaborate with you by focusing on your strengths. I will be there to support you as we delve deeper into your family and life experiences to try to bring peace to your life.
It takes courage to recognize and begin to accept that you need help beyond your own measures. I believe that you as clients are the expert and I am here to collaborate with you by focusing on your strengths. I will be there to support you as we delve deeper into your family and life experiences to try to bring peace to your life.
(301) 265-2242 View (301) 265-2242

Online Therapists

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Peggy Lee Kolodny
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Waitlist for new clients
I seek a genuineness to my therapeutic relationships, finding this with the language of expressive arts integrated with IFS (Level 2), EMDR, bilateral processes, Neurosequential trauma informed approaches.
I have been an art psychotherapist since 1982. I currently work with adolescents and adults, using a trauma informed integrated approach for the impact of developmental trauma with its comorbidity, dissociation, and attachment issues. Art gives voice to what is stored implicitly within sensory somatic means. My client and I foster the relational benefit of the compassionate therapeutic alliance using the power of the creative process with a strength based focus. Our collaborative goal is to resolve the impact of the past; building resiliency, internal wisdom, and self compassion. I am an approved art therapy Supervisor in Maryland.
I seek a genuineness to my therapeutic relationships, finding this with the language of expressive arts integrated with IFS (Level 2), EMDR, bilateral processes, Neurosequential trauma informed approaches.
I have been an art psychotherapist since 1982. I currently work with adolescents and adults, using a trauma informed integrated approach for the impact of developmental trauma with its comorbidity, dissociation, and attachment issues. Art gives voice to what is stored implicitly within sensory somatic means. My client and I foster the relational benefit of the compassionate therapeutic alliance using the power of the creative process with a strength based focus. Our collaborative goal is to resolve the impact of the past; building resiliency, internal wisdom, and self compassion. I am an approved art therapy Supervisor in Maryland.
(410) 469-6638 View (410) 469-6638
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Ladonna Winnegan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Lanham, MD 20706  (Online Only)
Along with utilizing expressive arts, I utilize a personalized skill building approach to support you with experiencing peace, building confidence and developing communication skills to help you thrive in life and relationships.
Hello! I'm here to support you with managing stress, finding joy and becoming your best self. Therapy and inner healing are not one size fits all and I utilize talk therapy, expressive arts and other mindfulness approaches to help you lessen the weight of anxiety, trust your inner self and move forward in the right direction.
Along with utilizing expressive arts, I utilize a personalized skill building approach to support you with experiencing peace, building confidence and developing communication skills to help you thrive in life and relationships.
Hello! I'm here to support you with managing stress, finding joy and becoming your best self. Therapy and inner healing are not one size fits all and I utilize talk therapy, expressive arts and other mindfulness approaches to help you lessen the weight of anxiety, trust your inner self and move forward in the right direction.
(202) 915-5204 View (202) 915-5204
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Kristina R Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
We will use our relationship as well as mind-body techniques, expressive arts, role play, dream exploration, or Sandplay to increase your self-awareness, make patterns and habits more conscious, develop your coping skills, and improve your communication and attachment with others.
I love to work with people that want to be seen, understood, and feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin. People whom have depth and want to live meaningful connected lives. People come to therapy when something is not working and to explore challenges that keep them from being engaged in important areas of life. This may show up as anxiety, depression, anger, or a life lacking fulfillment. Facing yourself is a difficult and brave act; imperative to grow, cope with change, improve relationships, connect with others, understand yourself better, and feel more ALIVE!
We will use our relationship as well as mind-body techniques, expressive arts, role play, dream exploration, or Sandplay to increase your self-awareness, make patterns and habits more conscious, develop your coping skills, and improve your communication and attachment with others.
I love to work with people that want to be seen, understood, and feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin. People whom have depth and want to live meaningful connected lives. People come to therapy when something is not working and to explore challenges that keep them from being engaged in important areas of life. This may show up as anxiety, depression, anger, or a life lacking fulfillment. Facing yourself is a difficult and brave act; imperative to grow, cope with change, improve relationships, connect with others, understand yourself better, and feel more ALIVE!
(410) 429-2867 View (410) 429-2867
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Eva M Camacho
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815  (Online Only)
Her approach array from Psychoanalytic Techniques, Expressive Arts, Humanistic, Logotherapy, Mindfulness-Based, Emotional Focused, Cognitive-Behavior, Strength-Based, Narrative, and Bibliotherapy.
Accepting New Carefirst BCBS and Anthem Patients! Therapy is a journey. Eva believes in adapting to each client's unique needs to foster a collaborative approach. She understands the courage it takes to share one's thoughts. Vulnerability in therapy can make one feel ambivalent, overwhelmed, and concerned. Eva respects clients and strives to establish a foundation of trust. Trust plays a critical role in therapy. The journey starts because client's make it possible. Eva walks with clients and guide them to identifying what is best for them. She is there to be a listener and a companion for the experience of growth and healing.
Her approach array from Psychoanalytic Techniques, Expressive Arts, Humanistic, Logotherapy, Mindfulness-Based, Emotional Focused, Cognitive-Behavior, Strength-Based, Narrative, and Bibliotherapy.
Accepting New Carefirst BCBS and Anthem Patients! Therapy is a journey. Eva believes in adapting to each client's unique needs to foster a collaborative approach. She understands the courage it takes to share one's thoughts. Vulnerability in therapy can make one feel ambivalent, overwhelmed, and concerned. Eva respects clients and strives to establish a foundation of trust. Trust plays a critical role in therapy. The journey starts because client's make it possible. Eva walks with clients and guide them to identifying what is best for them. She is there to be a listener and a companion for the experience of growth and healing.
(240) 679-8362 View (240) 679-8362
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Smith Broadwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21403
With a broad background in traumatic stress, expressive arts, and theology, I am always drawn to what we learn and unlearn about ourselves in life’s roughest moments and the sense we make out of it all.
I invite you to reach out about my waitlist for appointments as they come open. HI! My name is Smith (they/them) and I deeply value clients feeling heard and believed. One of the coolest things I get to do is walk with people as they move toward what wellness means to them. Clients I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, body image struggles, disordered eating, coming out, transitioning, dissociation, relationship conflict, acute and complex trauma, and more.
With a broad background in traumatic stress, expressive arts, and theology, I am always drawn to what we learn and unlearn about ourselves in life’s roughest moments and the sense we make out of it all.
I invite you to reach out about my waitlist for appointments as they come open. HI! My name is Smith (they/them) and I deeply value clients feeling heard and believed. One of the coolest things I get to do is walk with people as they move toward what wellness means to them. Clients I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, body image struggles, disordered eating, coming out, transitioning, dissociation, relationship conflict, acute and complex trauma, and more.
(410) 847-7695 View (410) 847-7695
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Jacqueline Glaros-Rejuvenate You Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21704
I have a passion for helping others heal naturally with a focus on you as a Whole Person-Mind, Body, Spiritual Holistic approach. I have been in the field for 21 years now working with children, adolescents, adults. I treat those 18 years old over. I am also licensed in the state of MD and can provide telehealth mainly. I am in MD Optum/UHC, CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicaid insurances. I integrate traditional talk therapy interventions and can use Expressive Arts in sessions. I am also a Certified Facilitator for Dancing Mindfulness, a therapeutic Creative Movement/Meditation practice to assist with somatic awareness.
I have a passion for helping others heal naturally with a focus on you as a Whole Person-Mind, Body, Spiritual Holistic approach. I have been in the field for 21 years now working with children, adolescents, adults. I treat those 18 years old over. I am also licensed in the state of MD and can provide telehealth mainly. I am in MD Optum/UHC, CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicaid insurances. I integrate traditional talk therapy interventions and can use Expressive Arts in sessions. I am also a Certified Facilitator for Dancing Mindfulness, a therapeutic Creative Movement/Meditation practice to assist with somatic awareness.
(234) 204-4030 View (234) 204-4030
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Olivia Medoff
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043  (Online Only)
I use integrative and evidence-based interventions in my approach to therapy; such as, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Behavioral Therapy,Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques.
Now Accepting New Clients Being human is dynamic and complex, and we all need a safe space to explore, reflect, and return to ourselves. I know that honoring our own wants and needs can be challenging and vulnerable at times, and I strive to establish an open, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment, to meet you wherever you are at in your life. I truly believe in the power of self-expression, and am willing to get as creative as possible, within the realms of evidence-based practice, in order to help you achieve your goals.
I use integrative and evidence-based interventions in my approach to therapy; such as, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Behavioral Therapy,Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques.
Now Accepting New Clients Being human is dynamic and complex, and we all need a safe space to explore, reflect, and return to ourselves. I know that honoring our own wants and needs can be challenging and vulnerable at times, and I strive to establish an open, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment, to meet you wherever you are at in your life. I truly believe in the power of self-expression, and am willing to get as creative as possible, within the realms of evidence-based practice, in order to help you achieve your goals.
(443) 222-0261 View (443) 222-0261
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Lindsay Allen
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146  (Online Only)
I utilize evidence-based practices; such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, as well as goal-setting, and assigning therapeutic tasks.
If you struggle with fears of not being able to carryon, have desires and dreams to share and accomplish, would like to collaborate in finding your purpose, or feel a deep separation with your loves ones and would like to restore what was lost or move forward in a new direction, therapy can help empower you to take an active role in your own personalized plan for healing. I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space inspired by the Person-centered approach, encouraging clients to express themselves freely.
I utilize evidence-based practices; such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, as well as goal-setting, and assigning therapeutic tasks.
If you struggle with fears of not being able to carryon, have desires and dreams to share and accomplish, would like to collaborate in finding your purpose, or feel a deep separation with your loves ones and would like to restore what was lost or move forward in a new direction, therapy can help empower you to take an active role in your own personalized plan for healing. I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space inspired by the Person-centered approach, encouraging clients to express themselves freely.
(443) 419-6768 View (443) 419-6768
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.