Experiential Therapy in Chadds Ford, PA
Amy Hetrick, MSW, LSW, CTP (she, her, hers) utilizes her gifts of compassion, empathy, and connection to gain the trust of her clients. She strives to create a safe space to allow individuals to experience vulnerability and reconnect with their authentic selves. Amy thinks outside the box to collaborate with her clients to encourage them to discover joy, develop hope, and find a sense of purpose.
Amy Hetrick, MSW, LSW, CTP (she, her, hers) utilizes her gifts of compassion, empathy, and connection to gain the trust of her clients. She strives to create a safe space to allow individuals to experience vulnerability and reconnect with their authentic selves. Amy thinks outside the box to collaborate with her clients to encourage them to discover joy, develop hope, and find a sense of purpose.
Joyful Restoration Coaching & Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with low self-esteem, or doubting your ability to succeed in life or relationships, I’m here to help. I specialize in guiding people back to their true north and restoring joy to their lives. With my proven methods, anxiety and depression can become distant memories as you learn lasting tools for change. I combine coaching, counseling, and integrative energy medicine to help you create the life you desire. I also offer transformational workshops to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with low self-esteem, or doubting your ability to succeed in life or relationships, I’m here to help. I specialize in guiding people back to their true north and restoring joy to their lives. With my proven methods, anxiety and depression can become distant memories as you learn lasting tools for change. I combine coaching, counseling, and integrative energy medicine to help you create the life you desire. I also offer transformational workshops to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
I focus my work with individuals and couples to improve connection and secure functioning within relationships. I also work individuals dealing with affair recovery and betrayal trauma. Additionally, a large part of my practice focuses on healing from past traumas. During big life events we all need support, compassion, understanding, and sometimes guidance to return to feeling whole, connected, and allow joy back into our lives. Learning to care for yourself and using evidence based tools to improve your life will be our focus. My hope is to help you heal so you manage life's stressors and feel confident to face the world.
I focus my work with individuals and couples to improve connection and secure functioning within relationships. I also work individuals dealing with affair recovery and betrayal trauma. Additionally, a large part of my practice focuses on healing from past traumas. During big life events we all need support, compassion, understanding, and sometimes guidance to return to feeling whole, connected, and allow joy back into our lives. Learning to care for yourself and using evidence based tools to improve your life will be our focus. My hope is to help you heal so you manage life's stressors and feel confident to face the world.
Being a parent seems harder everyday. After trying everything, nothing seems to work. It feels helpless. Is there anything you can do? If your child seems to be living in other world, where there is no space for you, we need to find a way to reach out. If your child is out of control, leaving the house and/or being aggressive, we need to think what can be done. If your child is cutting, or increasingly more isolated, your influence is very, very important. Call me and let’s explore solutions. Together.
Being a parent seems harder everyday. After trying everything, nothing seems to work. It feels helpless. Is there anything you can do? If your child seems to be living in other world, where there is no space for you, we need to find a way to reach out. If your child is out of control, leaving the house and/or being aggressive, we need to think what can be done. If your child is cutting, or increasingly more isolated, your influence is very, very important. Call me and let’s explore solutions. Together.
Sage Windemaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chadds Ford, PA 19317 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Sage. I would be grateful for the opportunity to empower you to become the healthiest and happiest you. I am passionate about working with clients from a person-first, holistic approach. I utilize a strengths-based approach as I work to build a strong and supportive therapeutic alliance with my clients that fosters a safe, judgment-free environment for personal exploration and growth. Together, we can create change and growth by discovering where you want to be in life and how to get there.
Hi there! I'm Sage. I would be grateful for the opportunity to empower you to become the healthiest and happiest you. I am passionate about working with clients from a person-first, holistic approach. I utilize a strengths-based approach as I work to build a strong and supportive therapeutic alliance with my clients that fosters a safe, judgment-free environment for personal exploration and growth. Together, we can create change and growth by discovering where you want to be in life and how to get there.
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Welcome! I value helping you create tangible change in your life with a caring and skillful approach. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you will learn to manage difficult life transitions, heal from trauma, quiet racing thoughts, mange difficult emotions, and overcome compulsions/addictions. I am passionate about helping you to acquire the skills you need to reconnect with the person you value inside.
Welcome! I value helping you create tangible change in your life with a caring and skillful approach. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you will learn to manage difficult life transitions, heal from trauma, quiet racing thoughts, mange difficult emotions, and overcome compulsions/addictions. I am passionate about helping you to acquire the skills you need to reconnect with the person you value inside.
Allison Brunner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Kennett Square, PA 19348 (Online Only)
“I love my therapist, but we’ve hit a plateau,” potential clients often say when reaching out to me. Or they’re tired of being treated like they’re broken. If you’ve spent years in therapy and are ready to go deeper and experience profound shifts and lasting change, try mindfulness-based, somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy and inner parts work. In short time, most new clients say, “Wow, that was very different from what I expected!”—in a positive way. If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), empath, or old soul yearning to be truly understood and are ready to process more deeply and talk and analyze less, welcome!
“I love my therapist, but we’ve hit a plateau,” potential clients often say when reaching out to me. Or they’re tired of being treated like they’re broken. If you’ve spent years in therapy and are ready to go deeper and experience profound shifts and lasting change, try mindfulness-based, somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy and inner parts work. In short time, most new clients say, “Wow, that was very different from what I expected!”—in a positive way. If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), empath, or old soul yearning to be truly understood and are ready to process more deeply and talk and analyze less, welcome!
Natalie Adey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
First time in therapy? I believe that therapy is about more than "working things out." The therapeutic relationship is just that: a relationship. I provide a safe and supportive environment to express emotions that are often difficult to express in other settings; anger, grief, sadness, despair. It is my hope to work with you to better understand yourself, and create a sense of safety within yourself. No person exists in a vacuum, so I will encourage you to reflect on your past, and how it influences your present. I believe that lasting change, requires diving deep to address deep rooted patterns.
First time in therapy? I believe that therapy is about more than "working things out." The therapeutic relationship is just that: a relationship. I provide a safe and supportive environment to express emotions that are often difficult to express in other settings; anger, grief, sadness, despair. It is my hope to work with you to better understand yourself, and create a sense of safety within yourself. No person exists in a vacuum, so I will encourage you to reflect on your past, and how it influences your present. I believe that lasting change, requires diving deep to address deep rooted patterns.
As a Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, I believe in the power of relationships and am passionate about engaging people in a collaborative, creative process of healing. I am trained to listen for a client's internal sense of knowing, believing that a person naturally wants to grow and heal in ways that we will discover together.
As a Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, I believe in the power of relationships and am passionate about engaging people in a collaborative, creative process of healing. I am trained to listen for a client's internal sense of knowing, believing that a person naturally wants to grow and heal in ways that we will discover together.
Carolyn Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
Feeling stuck? Let me help. I believe therapy should empower individuals towards developing a healthier relationship with self and others. My general goal when working with clients is to increase authenticity, competence, and open mindedness.
Feeling stuck? Let me help. I believe therapy should empower individuals towards developing a healthier relationship with self and others. My general goal when working with clients is to increase authenticity, competence, and open mindedness.
Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy
DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, TEP
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
While other programs claim to be 'trauma-informed', our practice revolves entirely around trauma therapy. This is what we do best. The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is named after the legendary figure of the phoenix that dies and is reborn from its own ashes – it is a symbol of transformation, resilience, and growth after trauma. While we cannot change the past, we can change how past experiences live within us! Sessions range from $200-125 with our therapists. Low-cost therapy sessions with our graduate interns range from $85-30.
While other programs claim to be 'trauma-informed', our practice revolves entirely around trauma therapy. This is what we do best. The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is named after the legendary figure of the phoenix that dies and is reborn from its own ashes – it is a symbol of transformation, resilience, and growth after trauma. While we cannot change the past, we can change how past experiences live within us! Sessions range from $200-125 with our therapists. Low-cost therapy sessions with our graduate interns range from $85-30.
Kristin Marie Iannuzzelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and counter-productive behaviors/thoughts in adults and older adolescents. As a therapist and long-time yoga and mindfulness instructor, I offer a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, viewing each client as an individual with unique life stories, areas of strength and areas of needed growth. My goal is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives so they can build - or get back to - a happy, conflict-free and fulfilling life, day-to-day.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and counter-productive behaviors/thoughts in adults and older adolescents. As a therapist and long-time yoga and mindfulness instructor, I offer a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, viewing each client as an individual with unique life stories, areas of strength and areas of needed growth. My goal is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives so they can build - or get back to - a happy, conflict-free and fulfilling life, day-to-day.
Rebecca Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
I am one of those therapists who genuinely loves their work. Getting to understand my clients and the hurdles they face is a privilege that I take seriously. If you are struggling to form and maintain healthy intimate relationships, overcome trauma, to coexist with and even manage anxiety and depression, to gain new approaches to coping with obsessive compulsive symptoms... well, these are just a few of the issues that we can work on together! We can navigate this journey as a team, collaborate on setting realistic goals, and then you can define what "progress" would look like in your eyes.
I am one of those therapists who genuinely loves their work. Getting to understand my clients and the hurdles they face is a privilege that I take seriously. If you are struggling to form and maintain healthy intimate relationships, overcome trauma, to coexist with and even manage anxiety and depression, to gain new approaches to coping with obsessive compulsive symptoms... well, these are just a few of the issues that we can work on together! We can navigate this journey as a team, collaborate on setting realistic goals, and then you can define what "progress" would look like in your eyes.
Hayley Berot-Millison
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACMHC, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Hayley has over a decade of clinical experience working with both teens and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma including, but not limited to, sexual assault, relational trauma, victims of crime, grief and loss, attachment trauma, child abuse or neglect, vicarious trauma, and first responders. She is a certified trauma professional (CTP) with a passion for working with survivors. Hayley aims to collaboratively work with her clients to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depression, and/or anxiety and teach clients the skills needed to attain positive growth and wellness in their lives.
Accepting New Clients! Hayley has over a decade of clinical experience working with both teens and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma including, but not limited to, sexual assault, relational trauma, victims of crime, grief and loss, attachment trauma, child abuse or neglect, vicarious trauma, and first responders. She is a certified trauma professional (CTP) with a passion for working with survivors. Hayley aims to collaboratively work with her clients to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depression, and/or anxiety and teach clients the skills needed to attain positive growth and wellness in their lives.
Growth Minded Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
When life's challenges feel overwhelming, burdensome, confusing, uncertain, hopeless, or difficult to imagine changed, it can make all the difference to find the right support to guide you or your loved one to a renewed sense of strength.
When life's challenges feel overwhelming, burdensome, confusing, uncertain, hopeless, or difficult to imagine changed, it can make all the difference to find the right support to guide you or your loved one to a renewed sense of strength.
María José Sotomayor-Giacomucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
I specialize in issues of trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, immigration, relationships and life transitions. I also integrate the power of art and poetry into my work when applicable. I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I have completed advanced trauma therapy training in EMDR, and couples EFT. "My approach is to always respect the dignity of each person and honor each story in a non-judgmental way. I value the sacredness of your story and experiences". New Grief, Loss & Connection Group accepting new clients Sept 2024 www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/grief-loss-and-connection/.
I specialize in issues of trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, immigration, relationships and life transitions. I also integrate the power of art and poetry into my work when applicable. I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I have completed advanced trauma therapy training in EMDR, and couples EFT. "My approach is to always respect the dignity of each person and honor each story in a non-judgmental way. I value the sacredness of your story and experiences". New Grief, Loss & Connection Group accepting new clients Sept 2024 www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/grief-loss-and-connection/.
I help adults, couples, and late teens in addressing trauma recovery, interpersonal & communication challenges, conflict, grief, loss, phase of life adjustments, and areas relating to stress, sexuality, career, faith, and roadblocks to success. I incorporate experiential and somatically-oriented modalities along with cognitive and skill-based approaches. I trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and utilize the Prepare-Enrich assessment with those discerning engagement or preparing for marriage. For those seeking career direction, exercises are used to hone self-knowledge, strategic focus, and steps toward a good fit.
I help adults, couples, and late teens in addressing trauma recovery, interpersonal & communication challenges, conflict, grief, loss, phase of life adjustments, and areas relating to stress, sexuality, career, faith, and roadblocks to success. I incorporate experiential and somatically-oriented modalities along with cognitive and skill-based approaches. I trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and utilize the Prepare-Enrich assessment with those discerning engagement or preparing for marriage. For those seeking career direction, exercises are used to hone self-knowledge, strategic focus, and steps toward a good fit.
Jason Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
What's happening for you? Is something blocking or distressing you - interfering in your life? Is it a habit, a feeling, a nagging question, or a disaster? Is it a disconnect with someone? As a Licensed Professional Counselor with an emphasis on experiential-process, I believe unfolding our experiences in therapy is very helpful. Perhaps some situation, vexing thoughts, troubling feeling, or particular actions hold keys to unlocking a best way forward in your life.
What's happening for you? Is something blocking or distressing you - interfering in your life? Is it a habit, a feeling, a nagging question, or a disaster? Is it a disconnect with someone? As a Licensed Professional Counselor with an emphasis on experiential-process, I believe unfolding our experiences in therapy is very helpful. Perhaps some situation, vexing thoughts, troubling feeling, or particular actions hold keys to unlocking a best way forward in your life.
Christina Belknap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
Judith Ann Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380 (Online Only)
Hello there! I’m so glad that you are taking time to care for yourself, and honored that you are considering allowing me to join you in your journey. I believe that everyone has the ability to grow, change, and evolve through exploring oneself, gaining an understanding of our journey, and using this insight to inform how we move through life going forward. My approach is eclectic and I enjoy using curiosity to explore with my clients together, to collaboratively arrive at an understanding of their internal world. My hope is that clients leave session feeling heard, validated, and inspired.
Hello there! I’m so glad that you are taking time to care for yourself, and honored that you are considering allowing me to join you in your journey. I believe that everyone has the ability to grow, change, and evolve through exploring oneself, gaining an understanding of our journey, and using this insight to inform how we move through life going forward. My approach is eclectic and I enjoy using curiosity to explore with my clients together, to collaboratively arrive at an understanding of their internal world. My hope is that clients leave session feeling heard, validated, and inspired.
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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.