Experiential Therapy in Huntington, NY

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Caren Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743
Gestalt therapy is an experiential therapy that can help access emotions stored in the body.
Feeling stuck? Tired of the negative narratives that constantly play in your head? If you suffer from anxiety or trauma, but are finding it difficult to seek help, I am here for you. With over 35 years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, trauma, depression, and grief due to loss. I will listen to your pain and offer guidance, support and practical solutions. When you find the right person to share your darkest pain and shame, remarkable transformations can occur. Let me assist you in your healing journey. Together, we can discover where you may be blocked. You deserve to feel joy again! There is hope! I can help!
Gestalt therapy is an experiential therapy that can help access emotions stored in the body.
Feeling stuck? Tired of the negative narratives that constantly play in your head? If you suffer from anxiety or trauma, but are finding it difficult to seek help, I am here for you. With over 35 years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, trauma, depression, and grief due to loss. I will listen to your pain and offer guidance, support and practical solutions. When you find the right person to share your darkest pain and shame, remarkable transformations can occur. Let me assist you in your healing journey. Together, we can discover where you may be blocked. You deserve to feel joy again! There is hope! I can help!
(631) 496-1675 View (631) 496-1675
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Ilene Wagner Kessler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743  (Online Only)
I have been a psychotherapist for over 35+ years and I can humbly share two truths about myself and therapy: I’m still learning and growing as a person and professional and in order for one to affect change you need human connection. I believe therapy is a partnership, a sacred relationship between two people; it’s a trusting bond like no other where authentic contact is made, masks are slowly removed and the client is seen for their pure and beautiful essence. My clients learn to accept themselves for who they were born to be, unlearning damning messages, peeling away the expectation of others and discovering their own true nature
I have been a psychotherapist for over 35+ years and I can humbly share two truths about myself and therapy: I’m still learning and growing as a person and professional and in order for one to affect change you need human connection. I believe therapy is a partnership, a sacred relationship between two people; it’s a trusting bond like no other where authentic contact is made, masks are slowly removed and the client is seen for their pure and beautiful essence. My clients learn to accept themselves for who they were born to be, unlearning damning messages, peeling away the expectation of others and discovering their own true nature
(516) 928-5205 View (516) 928-5205
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Monique Artus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
My passion is working with individuals struggling with everyday issues that challenge each of us at different stages of life. I take an experiential approach with my clients, which is "learning through reflection on doing". I relate to my clients in an emotional and authentic way by providing real-life guidance and direction for individuals to assess and redirect their relationships and goals. For 20 years, I have had a private clinical practice. My post-graduate education has focused on marriage, post-traumatic stress, gender identification, abandonment, trauma, adult-children of alcoholics, women's issues, divorce adjustment, grief and phobias.
My passion is working with individuals struggling with everyday issues that challenge each of us at different stages of life. I take an experiential approach with my clients, which is "learning through reflection on doing". I relate to my clients in an emotional and authentic way by providing real-life guidance and direction for individuals to assess and redirect their relationships and goals. For 20 years, I have had a private clinical practice. My post-graduate education has focused on marriage, post-traumatic stress, gender identification, abandonment, trauma, adult-children of alcoholics, women's issues, divorce adjustment, grief and phobias.
(631) 546-0443 View (631) 546-0443
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Mor Keshet Psychotherapist
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
Mor Keshet's integrative clinical practice specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, eating disorders, grief and loss. Our multidisciplinary practitioners integrate the use of the Creative Arts, Nature, Somatic Movement, Yoga, Psychology & Science to help people across the lifespan experience lasting health, balance & wellbeing. With a deep connection & 'use' of Nature in this boutique practice, we strive to cultivate a meaningful and caring relationship between the people we work with and the natural world. We are guided by the principles of Interbeing & a deep reverence for all living beings & the Cosmic Matrix of Life.
Mor Keshet's integrative clinical practice specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, eating disorders, grief and loss. Our multidisciplinary practitioners integrate the use of the Creative Arts, Nature, Somatic Movement, Yoga, Psychology & Science to help people across the lifespan experience lasting health, balance & wellbeing. With a deep connection & 'use' of Nature in this boutique practice, we strive to cultivate a meaningful and caring relationship between the people we work with and the natural world. We are guided by the principles of Interbeing & a deep reverence for all living beings & the Cosmic Matrix of Life.
(631) 759-8278 View (631) 759-8278
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STEPS /Stress & Trauma Eval and Psych Services/
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
Has a stressful or traumatic event left you feeling depleted, depressed, anxious, or disconnected from your loved ones? By getting lodged in our bodies, stress makes it very difficult to “just get over it,” or "move on." Moving forward and healing, however, is possible. Even by considering psychotherapy, you are making a very important first step towards regaining control of your life. Your choice to value your mental health is the key to getting back your feelings of agency, self-confidence, and sense of control of our own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Has a stressful or traumatic event left you feeling depleted, depressed, anxious, or disconnected from your loved ones? By getting lodged in our bodies, stress makes it very difficult to “just get over it,” or "move on." Moving forward and healing, however, is possible. Even by considering psychotherapy, you are making a very important first step towards regaining control of your life. Your choice to value your mental health is the key to getting back your feelings of agency, self-confidence, and sense of control of our own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
(631) 301-4888 View (631) 301-4888
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New Beginnings Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
As someone famous once sang, life is "a long and winding road". I have asked many adults "has your life followed the path you expected?" All have answered with a resounding "NO!" As children we are taught to be fair. Therefore, we often grow up expecting life to be fair and become angry, anxious, and depressed when faced with an unfair situation. One of my goals in treatment is to help clients to acknowledge the pain in a given situation, work through it, and move on. There is much more to life than just today. Each day can and should be met with enthusiasm, curiosity, and wonder. If this concept appeals to you, give me a call :)
As someone famous once sang, life is "a long and winding road". I have asked many adults "has your life followed the path you expected?" All have answered with a resounding "NO!" As children we are taught to be fair. Therefore, we often grow up expecting life to be fair and become angry, anxious, and depressed when faced with an unfair situation. One of my goals in treatment is to help clients to acknowledge the pain in a given situation, work through it, and move on. There is much more to life than just today. Each day can and should be met with enthusiasm, curiosity, and wonder. If this concept appeals to you, give me a call :)
(516) 788-5606 View (516) 788-5606
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Awaken to Life Therapy
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP, MSEd
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
It is my intention is to guide you through a process of awakening to who you truly are, so that you may begin to live life with a sense of aliveness, trust, purpose and peace of mind. In our work together we will explore, question and slowly dismantle the blocks to your Authenticity by considering the thoughts and beliefs you hold and the behaviors that have become self-defeating and are no longer serving you. You will become aware and conscious of the movements of your mind and feelings in your present moment experience. You will come to realize that by taking responsibility for what you think, believe and do, you have a choice.
It is my intention is to guide you through a process of awakening to who you truly are, so that you may begin to live life with a sense of aliveness, trust, purpose and peace of mind. In our work together we will explore, question and slowly dismantle the blocks to your Authenticity by considering the thoughts and beliefs you hold and the behaviors that have become self-defeating and are no longer serving you. You will become aware and conscious of the movements of your mind and feelings in your present moment experience. You will come to realize that by taking responsibility for what you think, believe and do, you have a choice.
(631) 519-9904 View (631) 519-9904
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Richard Schaub
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743
My long-time practice first in Greenwich Village and now in Huntington has always drawn creative and spiritually minded people because of my specialty in clinical meditation, imagery and the transpersonal psychology of psychosynthesis. I work online and/or in-person.
My long-time practice first in Greenwich Village and now in Huntington has always drawn creative and spiritually minded people because of my specialty in clinical meditation, imagery and the transpersonal psychology of psychosynthesis. I work online and/or in-person.
(631) 400-3361 View (631) 400-3361
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Janet Duffy
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
My therapeutic orientation is integrative, strongly grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy and utilizing elements of transference focused psychotherapy (TFP), relational, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). People I work with are often seeking help for anxiety, mood instability, or to work through complex relationship issues (including narcissistic abuse, intimate partner betrayal trauma, and/or struggles with emotionally immature parents/partners). Individuals I work with are typically seeking deep + meaningful change. Patient care is my priority. Working together, you can expect treatment to be transformative + invaluable.
My therapeutic orientation is integrative, strongly grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy and utilizing elements of transference focused psychotherapy (TFP), relational, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). People I work with are often seeking help for anxiety, mood instability, or to work through complex relationship issues (including narcissistic abuse, intimate partner betrayal trauma, and/or struggles with emotionally immature parents/partners). Individuals I work with are typically seeking deep + meaningful change. Patient care is my priority. Working together, you can expect treatment to be transformative + invaluable.
(631) 597-8989 View (631) 597-8989
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Lee Ann Barbara Grasso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743
Hello! I'm a licensed therapist in Huntington, seeing clients in person and online. The idea of therapy can sometimes be overwhelming, even more overwhelming then what lead you to search for a therapist in the first place. The truth is, however, that therapy can be whatever you need it to be. Whether something as big as a life transition or something as small as a series of bad days, the therapeutic relationship can be a tool for examining, venting, learning, or guiding. It is a nonjudgmental space where you can bring anything on your mind and find the support you need to move through and forward.
Hello! I'm a licensed therapist in Huntington, seeing clients in person and online. The idea of therapy can sometimes be overwhelming, even more overwhelming then what lead you to search for a therapist in the first place. The truth is, however, that therapy can be whatever you need it to be. Whether something as big as a life transition or something as small as a series of bad days, the therapeutic relationship can be a tool for examining, venting, learning, or guiding. It is a nonjudgmental space where you can bring anything on your mind and find the support you need to move through and forward.
(631) 800-7258 View (631) 800-7258
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Rosara Torrisi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MEd, CST, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743
I am dedicated to helping people work through life's unique challenges. I am here to assist you in reaching new solutions and working toward your goals. I can support individuals in coping with depression, anxiety, sexual identity or orientation, life skills for young adults, and sexual dysfunction. Couples or those in relationships may be seeking therapy for communication and relationship skills, sexual enrichment, mismatched desire, premarital counseling, or erectile and orgasm difficulties. I am an LGBT-Affirmative, Kink-Aware, and Poly-Inclusive therapist. I was Voted the number 1 Sex Therapist on Long Island for 2015 and 2017.
I am dedicated to helping people work through life's unique challenges. I am here to assist you in reaching new solutions and working toward your goals. I can support individuals in coping with depression, anxiety, sexual identity or orientation, life skills for young adults, and sexual dysfunction. Couples or those in relationships may be seeking therapy for communication and relationship skills, sexual enrichment, mismatched desire, premarital counseling, or erectile and orgasm difficulties. I am an LGBT-Affirmative, Kink-Aware, and Poly-Inclusive therapist. I was Voted the number 1 Sex Therapist on Long Island for 2015 and 2017.
(516) 279-2446 View (516) 279-2446
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The Social Mind Counseling, PC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCATPCA, PEERS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743
Waitlist for new clients
You’re so tired of feeling anxious about everything all the time! You try to engage with others, but your anxiety stops you dead in your tracks. If you do get the courage to talk, you start ruminating about what you said. You wonder how others can just move into a conversation without hesitation. You feel the depression setting in. You have so few friends, and you don’t know how to make anymore. You’re wondering what will happen in college. Your parents worry about you. They thought this anxiety or shy stage would pass, but it seems to be getting worse! You’re out of options and then you bumped into my page on Psychology Today! Woo!
You’re so tired of feeling anxious about everything all the time! You try to engage with others, but your anxiety stops you dead in your tracks. If you do get the courage to talk, you start ruminating about what you said. You wonder how others can just move into a conversation without hesitation. You feel the depression setting in. You have so few friends, and you don’t know how to make anymore. You’re wondering what will happen in college. Your parents worry about you. They thought this anxiety or shy stage would pass, but it seems to be getting worse! You’re out of options and then you bumped into my page on Psychology Today! Woo!
(631) 503-0583 View (631) 503-0583
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Cynthia Taylor Scott
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743
Happiness is a choice! Increasing this self awareness offers you endless possibilities of feeling renewed again. Allow me to assist you in taking this first step towards feeling well. My Holistic approach provides you the platform to heal as you navigate stress, gain coping skills and break through the barriers that hold you back. Learn a simple practice of meditation. Regain your Self Esteem and begin to remember the person you really are meant to be! Lets take this journey together. You are supported in making these changes. You are not alone.
Happiness is a choice! Increasing this self awareness offers you endless possibilities of feeling renewed again. Allow me to assist you in taking this first step towards feeling well. My Holistic approach provides you the platform to heal as you navigate stress, gain coping skills and break through the barriers that hold you back. Learn a simple practice of meditation. Regain your Self Esteem and begin to remember the person you really are meant to be! Lets take this journey together. You are supported in making these changes. You are not alone.
(516) 252-1722 View (516) 252-1722
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Rachael Gibney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743  (Online Only)
Hello! I help adults and teens who are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression or trauma responses by getting to know the unique individual you are through an exploration of your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, experiences, relationship dynamics, self care routines, community involvement, personal and interpersonal goals and life dreams. By utilizing a variety of modalities such as Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Action Methods, I help you to understand and create meaning around what has already happened and walk with you on your path to fulfillment.
Hello! I help adults and teens who are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression or trauma responses by getting to know the unique individual you are through an exploration of your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, experiences, relationship dynamics, self care routines, community involvement, personal and interpersonal goals and life dreams. By utilizing a variety of modalities such as Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Action Methods, I help you to understand and create meaning around what has already happened and walk with you on your path to fulfillment.
(929) 810-1139 View (929) 810-1139
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John D Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
Are you overwhelmed with emotional pain and feeling betrayed after discovering your partner's secret sex life? Are you engulfed with shame, anxiety, and depression because you cannot stop your problematic sexual behaviors? If you are experiencing these complex life issues and are filled with emotional turmoil, you do not have to deal with these issues alone and I am here to help.
Are you overwhelmed with emotional pain and feeling betrayed after discovering your partner's secret sex life? Are you engulfed with shame, anxiety, and depression because you cannot stop your problematic sexual behaviors? If you are experiencing these complex life issues and are filled with emotional turmoil, you do not have to deal with these issues alone and I am here to help.
(332) 378-5847 View (332) 378-5847
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Zach Cohen - Mental Performance Coach
MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743
Zach Cohen is a Mental Performance Coach whom provides mental skills training and counseling to athletes & performers of all ages and levels, sports teams, organizations & governing bodies. He works with collegiate, high school, amateur & youth athletes to improve performance both on & off the field of play. Through a person-centered approach to welling-being & mental health, he works with clients to enhance the whole self and reach for the point in which they are their best self most consistently.
Zach Cohen is a Mental Performance Coach whom provides mental skills training and counseling to athletes & performers of all ages and levels, sports teams, organizations & governing bodies. He works with collegiate, high school, amateur & youth athletes to improve performance both on & off the field of play. Through a person-centered approach to welling-being & mental health, he works with clients to enhance the whole self and reach for the point in which they are their best self most consistently.
(631) 825-8527 View (631) 825-8527
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James D'Aconti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QMBSRT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743
You have the capacity to change the way you live your life. You can learn to live in a more liberated way. You can learn to navigate difficult emotions such as anxiety or depression. You can learn to build more meaningful relationships or communicate more effectively. You can experience more acceptance and gratitude. I believe we can change and grow every day if we are open to it. My hope is that I can help you learn to live in a new way, if that is your goal. Maybe your goal is to reduce depression, stress or anxiety. Maybe your goal is to create more meaningful relationships, be more confident or be happy. Your goal is my goal.
You have the capacity to change the way you live your life. You can learn to live in a more liberated way. You can learn to navigate difficult emotions such as anxiety or depression. You can learn to build more meaningful relationships or communicate more effectively. You can experience more acceptance and gratitude. I believe we can change and grow every day if we are open to it. My hope is that I can help you learn to live in a new way, if that is your goal. Maybe your goal is to reduce depression, stress or anxiety. Maybe your goal is to create more meaningful relationships, be more confident or be happy. Your goal is my goal.
(516) 261-6357 View (516) 261-6357
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Jennifer Atlas
Art Therapist, MA, MFA, LCAT, CLAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743
Slowing down is hard when our lives are busy, and we feel out of balance—it can feel like there is very little time to work on ourselves.  Therapy is about creating space for positive change. When we do manage to slow down and make room for ourselves, we can grow and create lasting adjustments that make our lives more balanced.  Entering therapy provides that space and opportunity. I work collaboratively with my clients, providing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore issues, gain perspective, develop new and creative coping skills, and strengthen one’s relationship with themselves and with others.
Slowing down is hard when our lives are busy, and we feel out of balance—it can feel like there is very little time to work on ourselves.  Therapy is about creating space for positive change. When we do manage to slow down and make room for ourselves, we can grow and create lasting adjustments that make our lives more balanced.  Entering therapy provides that space and opportunity. I work collaboratively with my clients, providing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore issues, gain perspective, develop new and creative coping skills, and strengthen one’s relationship with themselves and with others.
(516) 558-5572 View (516) 558-5572
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Webb Black Garrison III
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
So many aspects of daily life can feel out of balance. In the face of the increasing demands from the external world, it can be challenging to live within our own sense of connection, meaning, purpose, and calm. Yet, these are each essential ingredients in a healthy and fulfilling life. For me, psychotherapy is more than a process for changing thoughts and behaviors. Rather, it is a space for "healing the soul," the literal meaning of the words psychotherapy is derived from. In this sense, psychotherapy provides a sacred space for healing, evolution, and transformation.
So many aspects of daily life can feel out of balance. In the face of the increasing demands from the external world, it can be challenging to live within our own sense of connection, meaning, purpose, and calm. Yet, these are each essential ingredients in a healthy and fulfilling life. For me, psychotherapy is more than a process for changing thoughts and behaviors. Rather, it is a space for "healing the soul," the literal meaning of the words psychotherapy is derived from. In this sense, psychotherapy provides a sacred space for healing, evolution, and transformation.
(631) 683-8569 View (631) 683-8569

More Therapists Nearby

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Joy Svenson
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Huntington Station, NY 11746
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) working with clients via telehealth throughout the state of NY. I work with teenagers and adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes, and Relationship difficulties. I use behavioral interventions, therapies of paradox, and solution-focused supportive processing to help clients make progress toward their goals. My approach has been most helpful for teenagers, adults, and couples committed to making changes but struggling to come out of old patterns, define the new path, and embrace the necessary discomfort of change.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) working with clients via telehealth throughout the state of NY. I work with teenagers and adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes, and Relationship difficulties. I use behavioral interventions, therapies of paradox, and solution-focused supportive processing to help clients make progress toward their goals. My approach has been most helpful for teenagers, adults, and couples committed to making changes but struggling to come out of old patterns, define the new path, and embrace the necessary discomfort of change.
(646) 968-0206 View (646) 968-0206
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.