Experiential Therapy in Astoria, NY
Kimberly Vasallo, LMHC (she/her) is committed to providing therapy where all parts of your identity are seen, accepted, and able to blossom into your most authentic self. Kimberly has over a decade of experience working with both individuals and couples. As a couples therapist, she will help you and your partner(s) understand each other on an intimate level, allowing you to take hold of the negative cycles that keep you from a deeper connection. Kimberly works with relationships of all kinds - monogamous, open, queer, straight, friendships, colleagues, families, or your relationship with yourself in individual therapy.
Kimberly Vasallo, LMHC (she/her) is committed to providing therapy where all parts of your identity are seen, accepted, and able to blossom into your most authentic self. Kimberly has over a decade of experience working with both individuals and couples. As a couples therapist, she will help you and your partner(s) understand each other on an intimate level, allowing you to take hold of the negative cycles that keep you from a deeper connection. Kimberly works with relationships of all kinds - monogamous, open, queer, straight, friendships, colleagues, families, or your relationship with yourself in individual therapy.
If you have made it this far, I commend you for your courage. Seeking support is a huge step! The longer I’ve lived, the more I’ve understood that life brings both joy and pain, success and failure, beginnings and endings, and this duality can often bring dissonance within us, as we work to make meaning of it all. Healing and wellness are deeply personal to everyone’s journey, and I aim to honor your diverse life experiences through this work. On this journey, we’ll co-create an environment where you can be free to explore who you are, your needs, your values, and the priorities for your life in a safe space.
If you have made it this far, I commend you for your courage. Seeking support is a huge step! The longer I’ve lived, the more I’ve understood that life brings both joy and pain, success and failure, beginnings and endings, and this duality can often bring dissonance within us, as we work to make meaning of it all. Healing and wellness are deeply personal to everyone’s journey, and I aim to honor your diverse life experiences through this work. On this journey, we’ll co-create an environment where you can be free to explore who you are, your needs, your values, and the priorities for your life in a safe space.
Hi, my name is Evangelos, but you can call me Evan! At the moment I am practicing through Telehealth only. If this is okay with you, please read on! The foundation of my approach to therapy is person centered and based on genuine human interaction. I understand that not every individual benefits from the same intervention, and it's for this reason I bring an eclectic tool kit, including but not limited to: Acceptance-Based, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused, and Relaxation strategies. My earliest exposure and training in mental health was in Hypnosis, and the interaction between our conscious and subconscious mind.
Hi, my name is Evangelos, but you can call me Evan! At the moment I am practicing through Telehealth only. If this is okay with you, please read on! The foundation of my approach to therapy is person centered and based on genuine human interaction. I understand that not every individual benefits from the same intervention, and it's for this reason I bring an eclectic tool kit, including but not limited to: Acceptance-Based, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused, and Relaxation strategies. My earliest exposure and training in mental health was in Hypnosis, and the interaction between our conscious and subconscious mind.
Past, painful experiences are a regular part of the human experience. When those experiences are unexplored and unresolved, they can feel overwhelmingly heavy. They can also be a part of your present; informing your relationships, unhealthy habits, and influencing the way you cope with difficult situations. This can leave you feeling alone, unfulfilled, and disconnected from your life. Therapy is a place where it is safe to unpack these painful experiences and process them in a non-judgmental, compassionate environment.
Past, painful experiences are a regular part of the human experience. When those experiences are unexplored and unresolved, they can feel overwhelmingly heavy. They can also be a part of your present; informing your relationships, unhealthy habits, and influencing the way you cope with difficult situations. This can leave you feeling alone, unfulfilled, and disconnected from your life. Therapy is a place where it is safe to unpack these painful experiences and process them in a non-judgmental, compassionate environment.
Lifespan Wellness Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHC
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11106
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I begin each therapeutic connection with getting to know you and the areas of your life, and together we will conceptualize your life through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens and how these elements interact with each other and affect your overall wellbeing. I use a personal style that blends humor, creativity, sensitivity, sensibility, and evidence-based short term, measureable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) strategies to help you grow in your areas of life and relationships and achieve your identified goals.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I begin each therapeutic connection with getting to know you and the areas of your life, and together we will conceptualize your life through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens and how these elements interact with each other and affect your overall wellbeing. I use a personal style that blends humor, creativity, sensitivity, sensibility, and evidence-based short term, measureable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) strategies to help you grow in your areas of life and relationships and achieve your identified goals.
Sometimes we may find ourselves feeling stuck in our lives or alone in our struggles. Perhaps we feel isolated when we share these difficulties with others, only to feel invalidated in our experiences or identity. It's even more challenging and isolating when we don't have those connections to reach out to. Carrying feelings such as shame in who we are, or discomfort being in our own skin, is a weight on us impacting everyday lives and our relationships. Through reflection and self-compassion we will embrace self-acceptance in knowing you're valid in who you are, and you can live your best and most authentic self.
Sometimes we may find ourselves feeling stuck in our lives or alone in our struggles. Perhaps we feel isolated when we share these difficulties with others, only to feel invalidated in our experiences or identity. It's even more challenging and isolating when we don't have those connections to reach out to. Carrying feelings such as shame in who we are, or discomfort being in our own skin, is a weight on us impacting everyday lives and our relationships. Through reflection and self-compassion we will embrace self-acceptance in knowing you're valid in who you are, and you can live your best and most authentic self.
My clients often turn to therapy when they are facing challenges or feeling stuck in an area of their life. It's easy to become overwhelmed, especially for those dealing with sadness, anxiety, illness, relational problems, work stress, separation, life changes, parenting, and trauma and resort to problematic behaviors to cope. Therapy provides my clients the space to strengthen self esteem, improve communication or intimacy in relationships, manage emotional reactivity, or stop repeating self-destructive cycles so that they may achieve wellness in a fast paced, demanding world.
My clients often turn to therapy when they are facing challenges or feeling stuck in an area of their life. It's easy to become overwhelmed, especially for those dealing with sadness, anxiety, illness, relational problems, work stress, separation, life changes, parenting, and trauma and resort to problematic behaviors to cope. Therapy provides my clients the space to strengthen self esteem, improve communication or intimacy in relationships, manage emotional reactivity, or stop repeating self-destructive cycles so that they may achieve wellness in a fast paced, demanding world.
This world can be pretty challenging and there are times any one of us will feel overwhelmed, but perhaps you look around you and it seems like other people are making it work, so what's going on with you? Maybe you're starting to wonder if you're getting in your own way. I can lend a hand in understanding your stuck places and discovering more choices, to achieve personal growth and reach your life goals. I provide a space where we work to increase awareness, to find untapped energy and self-expression. With full access to your own capacities, you can feel grounded in yourself, confront obstacles and find solutions.
This world can be pretty challenging and there are times any one of us will feel overwhelmed, but perhaps you look around you and it seems like other people are making it work, so what's going on with you? Maybe you're starting to wonder if you're getting in your own way. I can lend a hand in understanding your stuck places and discovering more choices, to achieve personal growth and reach your life goals. I provide a space where we work to increase awareness, to find untapped energy and self-expression. With full access to your own capacities, you can feel grounded in yourself, confront obstacles and find solutions.
The way I see it, the goal of therapy is to bolster you so that you can maneuver whatever life brings your way. Depression, anxiety, and trauma all block our capacity to experience the wide range of emotions that give life it's vitality. As your therapist, I will be a secure and safe support as we explore patterns in your emotions and relationships, I will encourage you to experience life in a present-focused and embodied manner, and I will help to foster the growth of your natural strengths and resiliencies. Ultimately, I want to help my clients to reclaim their unique identity and to become better friends to themselves.
The way I see it, the goal of therapy is to bolster you so that you can maneuver whatever life brings your way. Depression, anxiety, and trauma all block our capacity to experience the wide range of emotions that give life it's vitality. As your therapist, I will be a secure and safe support as we explore patterns in your emotions and relationships, I will encourage you to experience life in a present-focused and embodied manner, and I will help to foster the growth of your natural strengths and resiliencies. Ultimately, I want to help my clients to reclaim their unique identity and to become better friends to themselves.
Do you feel stuck, alone, or burdened by emotions you can’t share? You might be wrestling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, or questions around your sexual or gender identity. Maybe you’re seeking clarity in complex relationships, feeling uncertain about your experiences with sex and intimacy, or weighed down by self-doubt. You’re looking for a safe, affirming space to explore your story, understand yourself more deeply, and heal from past wounds. Together, we can work toward living more authentically, building meaningful connections, and creating a life that feels genuinely fulfilling.
Do you feel stuck, alone, or burdened by emotions you can’t share? You might be wrestling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, or questions around your sexual or gender identity. Maybe you’re seeking clarity in complex relationships, feeling uncertain about your experiences with sex and intimacy, or weighed down by self-doubt. You’re looking for a safe, affirming space to explore your story, understand yourself more deeply, and heal from past wounds. Together, we can work toward living more authentically, building meaningful connections, and creating a life that feels genuinely fulfilling.
Diane B Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11102 (Online Only)
If you find yourself overwhelmed by stress , with worries and what-ifs dominating your thoughts throughout the day, I can help. Anxiety may feel like it's taking the reins, leaving you restless, tense, and unfocused, occasionally spiraling into moments of panic. I’m an experienced therapist who can help you to live life more fully without being incapacitated by anxiety or the despair of hopelessness. I will give you tools to manage anxiety, promote relaxation and develop strategies to address unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by stress , with worries and what-ifs dominating your thoughts throughout the day, I can help. Anxiety may feel like it's taking the reins, leaving you restless, tense, and unfocused, occasionally spiraling into moments of panic. I’m an experienced therapist who can help you to live life more fully without being incapacitated by anxiety or the despair of hopelessness. I will give you tools to manage anxiety, promote relaxation and develop strategies to address unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Making the decision to start therapy can feel overwhelming, but taking this first step is the most difficult part of it all. My name is Sibel and I am a counselor who believes in leading with empathy and compassion, with the hope of fostering a non-judgmental and productive environment for you. I am a culturally competent counselor with experience working with adults of all ages facing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ related-stress, life transitions and more. Collaboratively, we will work together to create and achieve your goals at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Making the decision to start therapy can feel overwhelming, but taking this first step is the most difficult part of it all. My name is Sibel and I am a counselor who believes in leading with empathy and compassion, with the hope of fostering a non-judgmental and productive environment for you. I am a culturally competent counselor with experience working with adults of all ages facing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ related-stress, life transitions and more. Collaboratively, we will work together to create and achieve your goals at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Feeling stuck? Want to bring some playfulness into your life and feel like something can change? Let's make it happen. Drama Therapy, a somatic, experiential, and creative method, is an incredible tool for self-discovery, transformation, and connection. As a queer genderqueer therapist, I enjoy working with queer and trans folks, anti-zionists, and those interested in disrupting white supremacist and ableist systems of pathology. You and I will co-create a space that feels safe enough for you to grow in ways that are important to you, expand self-acceptance, and maybe even have a laugh in the process.
Feeling stuck? Want to bring some playfulness into your life and feel like something can change? Let's make it happen. Drama Therapy, a somatic, experiential, and creative method, is an incredible tool for self-discovery, transformation, and connection. As a queer genderqueer therapist, I enjoy working with queer and trans folks, anti-zionists, and those interested in disrupting white supremacist and ableist systems of pathology. You and I will co-create a space that feels safe enough for you to grow in ways that are important to you, expand self-acceptance, and maybe even have a laugh in the process.
Find Your Way Home: Group Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Do you long for greater love and purpose in your life? Do you feel lonely? Stuck in your struggles? Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and belonging through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). Therapy Groups help you bring your full authentic self into connection to transcend loneliness and find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
Do you long for greater love and purpose in your life? Do you feel lonely? Stuck in your struggles? Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and belonging through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). Therapy Groups help you bring your full authentic self into connection to transcend loneliness and find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
Craig Cardamone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11102 (Online Only)
I am a trauma-informed, relationally oriented therapist who brings a non-pathologizing and anti-oppressive framework to mental health. You're the expert of you. I meet your vulnerability and humanness with my own, as I believe when we both show up fully we can create a powerful and safe space for your healing. In our work we will practice being together while fearlessly opening space for previously unknown emotions to emerge and welcoming new experiences of yourself and your capacity for well-being.
I am a trauma-informed, relationally oriented therapist who brings a non-pathologizing and anti-oppressive framework to mental health. You're the expert of you. I meet your vulnerability and humanness with my own, as I believe when we both show up fully we can create a powerful and safe space for your healing. In our work we will practice being together while fearlessly opening space for previously unknown emotions to emerge and welcoming new experiences of yourself and your capacity for well-being.
There's nothing wrong with you. You’re not broken, though I honor if you feel this way. I am passionate about guiding clients to restore their sense of wholeness by exploring painful emotions/beliefs (some which are subconscious) that are contributing to issues such as anxiety/phobias, depression, harmful and limiting patterns/behaviors, emotional dysregulation, PTSD, feeling stuck/lost, low self-esteem, addiction, chronic pain/illness, etc etc.
There's nothing wrong with you. You’re not broken, though I honor if you feel this way. I am passionate about guiding clients to restore their sense of wholeness by exploring painful emotions/beliefs (some which are subconscious) that are contributing to issues such as anxiety/phobias, depression, harmful and limiting patterns/behaviors, emotional dysregulation, PTSD, feeling stuck/lost, low self-esteem, addiction, chronic pain/illness, etc etc.
Many people find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior and thinking that do not serve their well-being. Therapy helps to identify and examine these patterns in order to understand how and why they affect our sense of self, our moods, and our relationships in negative ways. Together we will uncover new ways of thinking and relating, and learn how to apply them in your life. The therapy room is a healing and safe space in which we can collaboratively explore the obstacles preventing you from fully achieving your life goals and break the painful patterns of relating to yourself and others.
Many people find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior and thinking that do not serve their well-being. Therapy helps to identify and examine these patterns in order to understand how and why they affect our sense of self, our moods, and our relationships in negative ways. Together we will uncover new ways of thinking and relating, and learn how to apply them in your life. The therapy room is a healing and safe space in which we can collaboratively explore the obstacles preventing you from fully achieving your life goals and break the painful patterns of relating to yourself and others.
I work with trauma, anxiety, depression with children and adults, and couples counseling. I welcome clients who are ready to engage in their journey just as they are, from wherever they stand. Ideal clients are those open to the experience of therapy and eager to collaboratively delve into their challenges within a nurturing and cooperative environment. I offer both in-office and telehealth counseling to individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a range of challenges.
I work with trauma, anxiety, depression with children and adults, and couples counseling. I welcome clients who are ready to engage in their journey just as they are, from wherever they stand. Ideal clients are those open to the experience of therapy and eager to collaboratively delve into their challenges within a nurturing and cooperative environment. I offer both in-office and telehealth counseling to individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a range of challenges.
Steevy Griffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11105 (Online Only)
“I don’t need therapy, I have you guys!” - Carrie Bradshaw. Whether your friends or partner(s) have tapped out of being your therapist, or if you just need a fresh, safe space to dive deeper - I get it. I am passionate about curating an atmosphere where clients feel comfortable, understood, and heard. Most importantly, I want therapy to be a place for you to show up as your authentic self. I love my work because it was an intentional career shift! Prior to becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I enjoyed a 13 year corporate career in global marketing, leading product launches for Snapchat and Disney (hello corporate burnout!)
“I don’t need therapy, I have you guys!” - Carrie Bradshaw. Whether your friends or partner(s) have tapped out of being your therapist, or if you just need a fresh, safe space to dive deeper - I get it. I am passionate about curating an atmosphere where clients feel comfortable, understood, and heard. Most importantly, I want therapy to be a place for you to show up as your authentic self. I love my work because it was an intentional career shift! Prior to becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I enjoyed a 13 year corporate career in global marketing, leading product launches for Snapchat and Disney (hello corporate burnout!)
Nikki Rose McCane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11106 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Book with me now by clicking on my linked website! Welcome, I’m Nikki, a Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping adolescents and adults navigate many of life's challenges. I feel passionately that people experiencing mental illness can be successful and live fulfilling lives with proper care and treatment. I believe that mental health is connected to everything in our lives—our sense of self, our capacity to respond to stress, the ability to have meaningful and healthy relationships, and maintaining our physical wellness. By caring for our mental health, we begin to see positive ripple effects in every aspect of our lives.
Book with me now by clicking on my linked website! Welcome, I’m Nikki, a Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping adolescents and adults navigate many of life's challenges. I feel passionately that people experiencing mental illness can be successful and live fulfilling lives with proper care and treatment. I believe that mental health is connected to everything in our lives—our sense of self, our capacity to respond to stress, the ability to have meaningful and healthy relationships, and maintaining our physical wellness. By caring for our mental health, we begin to see positive ripple effects in every aspect of our lives.
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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.