Experiential Therapy in Morganton, NC
Tammy Virginia Shingleton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
Throughout my life I have become so aware of the importance of having someone who will listen, someone who will offer compassion without judgment. Throughout my career I have strived to place that understanding in focus as I worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and the lifelong pains of trauma.
Throughout my life I have become so aware of the importance of having someone who will listen, someone who will offer compassion without judgment. Throughout my career I have strived to place that understanding in focus as I worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and the lifelong pains of trauma.
Rocinante Wellness Trauma Center
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, ABD, NCC, LCMHC, LCASA, CCPT-II
Verified Verified
Morganton, NC 28655
Understanding what has or is happening to you can be beyond confusing and difficult. It's hard to live life within a hurricane of swirling emotions. Using exceptional intellect finely tuned to the nuances of human experience and a boundless reservoir of kindness, your neurodivergent counselor offers your guidance and a safe harbor for your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Embracing diversity of thought and emotion, we'll navigate the complexities of the human condition with profound empathy, fostering connection, resilience, and empowerment in every session. Give me a call and let's get started on your wellness journey!
Understanding what has or is happening to you can be beyond confusing and difficult. It's hard to live life within a hurricane of swirling emotions. Using exceptional intellect finely tuned to the nuances of human experience and a boundless reservoir of kindness, your neurodivergent counselor offers your guidance and a safe harbor for your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Embracing diversity of thought and emotion, we'll navigate the complexities of the human condition with profound empathy, fostering connection, resilience, and empowerment in every session. Give me a call and let's get started on your wellness journey!
Brenton Queen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
My ideal client is someone who is ready for new results. I love helping people create what is really important for their life, and I am committed to being someone who can push them to have it. The most successful couples I work with have struggled with infidelity, considered divorce, or lost the fireworks in their marriage. The most successful individuals I work with have struggled with anxiety, addiction, intimacy issues, death/loss, or finding a purpose. All of my clients who succeed are open to exploring new ideas and hungry for change. Our conversations are action-oriented and results driven. Most of our sessions are fun.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for new results. I love helping people create what is really important for their life, and I am committed to being someone who can push them to have it. The most successful couples I work with have struggled with infidelity, considered divorce, or lost the fireworks in their marriage. The most successful individuals I work with have struggled with anxiety, addiction, intimacy issues, death/loss, or finding a purpose. All of my clients who succeed are open to exploring new ideas and hungry for change. Our conversations are action-oriented and results driven. Most of our sessions are fun.
Liza M. Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
I consider it my personal mission to reduce the divorce rate in the United States, 1 couple at a time. But preventing divorce will only be succesful if, in place of unfulfilling or chronically dysfunctional marriages, couples develop truly thriving marriages & deeply fulfilling relationships. Even in the most hopeless-seeming cases, couples can heal the damage from the past and move forward in a healthier way. Not all marriages can be saved, but when couples do the work to heal the past, their future can be happier, no matter what the outcome for the relationship.
I consider it my personal mission to reduce the divorce rate in the United States, 1 couple at a time. But preventing divorce will only be succesful if, in place of unfulfilling or chronically dysfunctional marriages, couples develop truly thriving marriages & deeply fulfilling relationships. Even in the most hopeless-seeming cases, couples can heal the damage from the past and move forward in a healthier way. Not all marriages can be saved, but when couples do the work to heal the past, their future can be happier, no matter what the outcome for the relationship.
Bradley Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
I can provide you with a laid back space to unwind your mind. We can sit in my office or go outside, the choice is always yours. Life is tough…but it doesn’t have to be navigated alone. Laugh, cuss, cry…I'm here for it all. I want to hear your story. I want to help however I can.
I can provide you with a laid back space to unwind your mind. We can sit in my office or go outside, the choice is always yours. Life is tough…but it doesn’t have to be navigated alone. Laugh, cuss, cry…I'm here for it all. I want to hear your story. I want to help however I can.
Stephanie Dvorak
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified Verified
Morganton, NC 28655
My ideal client is ready to develop self-awareness, recognize and understand what motivates their choices and impedes their ability to be their best self. I often work with individuals who have untreated trauma and don't quite understand how it impacts them but they know it does. I work with teens who may not be coming to counseling entirely voluntarily but they know they need it. I also work with young adults who are trying to navigate the next steps of development from adolescence into young adulthood. I also work with adults who are trying to master their life experiences and be the best parent and/or partner they can be.
My ideal client is ready to develop self-awareness, recognize and understand what motivates their choices and impedes their ability to be their best self. I often work with individuals who have untreated trauma and don't quite understand how it impacts them but they know it does. I work with teens who may not be coming to counseling entirely voluntarily but they know they need it. I also work with young adults who are trying to navigate the next steps of development from adolescence into young adulthood. I also work with adults who are trying to master their life experiences and be the best parent and/or partner they can be.
Amy Mann Coone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
Amy brings a patient and calming spirit to therapy, along with her good spirited humor, creating a safe environment for her clients to address their needs. "Therapy can be hard work. It is important to feel accepted in the therapy space and have faith that your therapist "gets you" and is ready to bear witness to whatever need you bring to each session. I am truly grateful to get to witness this with my client and join them in their growth process." Amy enjoys working with individuals, couples, children and adolescents.
Amy brings a patient and calming spirit to therapy, along with her good spirited humor, creating a safe environment for her clients to address their needs. "Therapy can be hard work. It is important to feel accepted in the therapy space and have faith that your therapist "gets you" and is ready to bear witness to whatever need you bring to each session. I am truly grateful to get to witness this with my client and join them in their growth process." Amy enjoys working with individuals, couples, children and adolescents.
Feel lost and alone. Unable to find your way and exhausted from feeling lost? You desperately feel the need for relief. You feel like there’s no hope to find happiness again. I know you know. Because I was also there. I had lost myself. I was on the wrong path leading deeper into despair. I read all kinds of self-help books and even went to counseling but I still felt lost. If you can relate then trauma recovery coaching might be right for you. I found my way back and I can help you find your way back.
Feel lost and alone. Unable to find your way and exhausted from feeling lost? You desperately feel the need for relief. You feel like there’s no hope to find happiness again. I know you know. Because I was also there. I had lost myself. I was on the wrong path leading deeper into despair. I read all kinds of self-help books and even went to counseling but I still felt lost. If you can relate then trauma recovery coaching might be right for you. I found my way back and I can help you find your way back.
Online Therapists
Marissa Kent-White
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
*Trained in Pragmatic Experiential Therapy for Couples (PET-C) by this theory's developer, Dr.
As a trained couples' and family therapist, I use a systemic approach with my clients which emphasizes the development and maintenance of healthy relationships and communication. Evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral/solution focused therapies are examples of the theoretical orientations from which I work. I believe wholeheartedly that change comes from a blend of internal and external factors with a team approach between the therapist and client(s). My philosophy is not to "fix" people, but rather serve as a partner to support my clients toward defining and reaching their expressed personal values and goals.
*Trained in Pragmatic Experiential Therapy for Couples (PET-C) by this theory's developer, Dr.
As a trained couples' and family therapist, I use a systemic approach with my clients which emphasizes the development and maintenance of healthy relationships and communication. Evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral/solution focused therapies are examples of the theoretical orientations from which I work. I believe wholeheartedly that change comes from a blend of internal and external factors with a team approach between the therapist and client(s). My philosophy is not to "fix" people, but rather serve as a partner to support my clients toward defining and reaching their expressed personal values and goals.
Victoria Mexcur
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iron Station, NC 28080
I offer equine interactions, somatic awareness, experiential therapy, EMDR and both traditional office and farm settings.
Coming here, clients like to take the time to get a deeper understanding of their needs and wants for personal growth. I offer a holistic, judgement free space combining traditional counseling services along with the opportunity to build relationships with horses to work through challenging experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Including horse interactions offers a different way of exploring these areas free of judgement or explanation, allowing us to heal naturally. It takes courage to explore the things that cause us distress and take the time to learn new things about our own abilities to “Tread Deep”.
I offer equine interactions, somatic awareness, experiential therapy, EMDR and both traditional office and farm settings.
Coming here, clients like to take the time to get a deeper understanding of their needs and wants for personal growth. I offer a holistic, judgement free space combining traditional counseling services along with the opportunity to build relationships with horses to work through challenging experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Including horse interactions offers a different way of exploring these areas free of judgement or explanation, allowing us to heal naturally. It takes courage to explore the things that cause us distress and take the time to learn new things about our own abilities to “Tread Deep”.
Natalie R Hill
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28805
Welcome! I'm so glad you've made the decision to embark on your journey towards healing, you deserve it! If traditional talk therapy hasn't quite hit the mark for you or your teen, experiential therapy might be a game-changer. I’ve found that activities like hiking, climbing, working with horses, or engaging in art can offer more effective results. I bring a playful, youthful energy to my work—I’m a big kid at heart! I believe in balancing laughter with the seriousness of our sessions. I view therapy as a space where we can embrace the full range of emotions, combining humor and authenticity with deep, empathetic support.
Welcome! I'm so glad you've made the decision to embark on your journey towards healing, you deserve it! If traditional talk therapy hasn't quite hit the mark for you or your teen, experiential therapy might be a game-changer. I’ve found that activities like hiking, climbing, working with horses, or engaging in art can offer more effective results. I bring a playful, youthful energy to my work—I’m a big kid at heart! I believe in balancing laughter with the seriousness of our sessions. I view therapy as a space where we can embrace the full range of emotions, combining humor and authenticity with deep, empathetic support.
As a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), I use relationship based therapy, experiential therapy including trauma-focused equine assisted psychotherapy, somatic work, inner child work, mindfulness and meditation to help you unearth who you really are!.
Here’s the thing: you are much more magnificent and brilliant than you ever thought possible! You may just need guidance & support to go inward and discover this truth. You may have already gone to therapy and still find yourself stuck in patterns of victimhood, scarcity, unworthiness, disempowerment, shame, anxiety, depression, and fear, just to name a few. Do you still get caught up in your old habits and stories, which causes suffering for you and those you love? Do you have anxiety and fear around stepping into your power and dream life?
As a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), I use relationship based therapy, experiential therapy including trauma-focused equine assisted psychotherapy, somatic work, inner child work, mindfulness and meditation to help you unearth who you really are!.
Here’s the thing: you are much more magnificent and brilliant than you ever thought possible! You may just need guidance & support to go inward and discover this truth. You may have already gone to therapy and still find yourself stuck in patterns of victimhood, scarcity, unworthiness, disempowerment, shame, anxiety, depression, and fear, just to name a few. Do you still get caught up in your old habits and stories, which causes suffering for you and those you love? Do you have anxiety and fear around stepping into your power and dream life?
My style is narrative in nature, utilizing Experiential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, Motivational Interviewing and other modalities.
Are you struggling? Life shows up and things get difficult. Maybe there are behaviors you want to change or a relationship you would like to see improve. Is there something in your past you would like to let go of? There is no reason to be alone in your pain. Pain is often a motivating factor for change.
My style is narrative in nature, utilizing Experiential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, Motivational Interviewing and other modalities.
Are you struggling? Life shows up and things get difficult. Maybe there are behaviors you want to change or a relationship you would like to see improve. Is there something in your past you would like to let go of? There is no reason to be alone in your pain. Pain is often a motivating factor for change.
Each person's story is unique, so I use a variety of treatments like Play Therapy, Experiential Therapy, CBT, & Attachment Therapy to help promote long-term change.
Navigating parenthood can be challenging, & sometimes you need extra support. If you feel overwhelmed seeing your child struggle with things like anxiety, anger, big emotions, trauma, tantrums, transitions, depression, then you’ve come to the right place! I specialize in working with children and teenagers utilizing a play-based approach to promote growth and change while partnering with parents to give new parenting tools. Play is the "language" of every child which allows them to process their emotions. With teens, we play games, draw, listen to their music & more to "get into their world" so they feel seen, heard, & understood.
Each person's story is unique, so I use a variety of treatments like Play Therapy, Experiential Therapy, CBT, & Attachment Therapy to help promote long-term change.
Navigating parenthood can be challenging, & sometimes you need extra support. If you feel overwhelmed seeing your child struggle with things like anxiety, anger, big emotions, trauma, tantrums, transitions, depression, then you’ve come to the right place! I specialize in working with children and teenagers utilizing a play-based approach to promote growth and change while partnering with parents to give new parenting tools. Play is the "language" of every child which allows them to process their emotions. With teens, we play games, draw, listen to their music & more to "get into their world" so they feel seen, heard, & understood.
Inobeme Polk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS-A, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28262
I utilize an integrated approach of MI, REBT, Family Systems Theory, and Experiential Therapy, because I believe the therapeutic process should be holistic to address the whole person in becoming more congruent.
I provide services to a vast and diverse population. I have the education, training and experiential knowledge to treat trauma, psychological, emotional and behavioral symptoms that interfere with day to day living. I work with teens, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I utilize an integrated approach of MI, REBT, Family Systems Theory, and Experiential Therapy, because I believe the therapeutic process should be holistic to address the whole person in becoming more congruent.
I provide services to a vast and diverse population. I have the education, training and experiential knowledge to treat trauma, psychological, emotional and behavioral symptoms that interfere with day to day living. I work with teens, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Allison Whaley McLaurin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Additionally, I provide CCPT, ACT, and Experiential therapy.
I am a believer in the human experience and normalizing the suffering that is a part of that experience. I do not take a pathological approach to individuals' mental health. I believe you will suffer within your lifetime and that we can work together to build your capacity for resilience. That being said I understand that some individuals have a chemical imbalance, or may experience psychosis if that is the case we can work together to take the proper steps for your health. Presently I work with children from ages six and up as well as adults.
Additionally, I provide CCPT, ACT, and Experiential therapy.
I am a believer in the human experience and normalizing the suffering that is a part of that experience. I do not take a pathological approach to individuals' mental health. I believe you will suffer within your lifetime and that we can work together to build your capacity for resilience. That being said I understand that some individuals have a chemical imbalance, or may experience psychosis if that is the case we can work together to take the proper steps for your health. Presently I work with children from ages six and up as well as adults.
Amy Williams Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC, RYT-200, EAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204 (Online Only)
Introverts, highly sensitive, empathic individuals - creatives, therapists, teachers, social activists and healers... If you want to heal family of origin or painful childhood memories OR you seek better communication/coping skills > Let's start! Sessions include supportive space, skillful questions, and a CBT approach - with mindfulness, creativity, and nature-based practices. Each session begins with a short breath practice (optional). I have committed to my own learning/healing and helping others for 25 years. Sessions also include solution-focused steps & homework. I would love to support you in creating a life you love!
Introverts, highly sensitive, empathic individuals - creatives, therapists, teachers, social activists and healers... If you want to heal family of origin or painful childhood memories OR you seek better communication/coping skills > Let's start! Sessions include supportive space, skillful questions, and a CBT approach - with mindfulness, creativity, and nature-based practices. Each session begins with a short breath practice (optional). I have committed to my own learning/healing and helping others for 25 years. Sessions also include solution-focused steps & homework. I would love to support you in creating a life you love!
Divine Reflection & Services
PhD, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28241 (Online Only)
Welcome. First, we want to acknowledge that you visiting this page took courage and speaks to your aspirations for change. As a company, we help create a safe, comfortable, supportive space that allows our clients to process life’s challenges and work towards growth, healing, and becoming the best version of themselves.
Welcome. First, we want to acknowledge that you visiting this page took courage and speaks to your aspirations for change. As a company, we help create a safe, comfortable, supportive space that allows our clients to process life’s challenges and work towards growth, healing, and becoming the best version of themselves.
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Katie Salmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
Waitlist for new clients
I was a teenager and young adult that experienced unhappiness and anger. I even thought therapy was a bunch of fuckery and wouldn’t help… so I avoided therapy until it was really needed. I wished I got therapy sooner as I found resilience and empowerment to be the best version of myself and that is what I hope to do for you. I primarily work with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with various types of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression with or without self injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation, all types of addiction. (Also, I am licensed in NC, SC, and CT).
I was a teenager and young adult that experienced unhappiness and anger. I even thought therapy was a bunch of fuckery and wouldn’t help… so I avoided therapy until it was really needed. I wished I got therapy sooner as I found resilience and empowerment to be the best version of myself and that is what I hope to do for you. I primarily work with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with various types of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression with or without self injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation, all types of addiction. (Also, I am licensed in NC, SC, and CT).
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Experiential Therapy
How does experiential therapy work?
Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.
Is experiential therapy evidence-based?
Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.
How long does experiential therapy last?
The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
Does experiential therapy help with trauma?
Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.