Experiential Therapy in Devon, PA
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Gestalt and trained EMDR therapist, I have worked with adult clients who are struggling with life including trauma, PTSD, addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues. I utilize groups as well as individual therapy sessions for care for addiction, alcoholism, trauma and mental health issues. My clients typically gain peace of mind by calming their unsettling thoughts, memories, and experiences which can often be overwhelming and paralyzing. This approach provides relief and peace of mind which assist in dealing with the stress and anxiety of everyday life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Gestalt and trained EMDR therapist, I have worked with adult clients who are struggling with life including trauma, PTSD, addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues. I utilize groups as well as individual therapy sessions for care for addiction, alcoholism, trauma and mental health issues. My clients typically gain peace of mind by calming their unsettling thoughts, memories, and experiences which can often be overwhelming and paralyzing. This approach provides relief and peace of mind which assist in dealing with the stress and anxiety of everyday life.
Kristen Ott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Devon, PA 19333
Waitlist for new clients
Life difficulties can propel us forward or they can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, angry and depressed. They can also take a toll on our interpersonal relationships. They can make us feel like our entire life is out of balance. I invite you to a safe environment where you can openly process difficult life experiences so that you can live a more fulfilling life with more meaningful relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families who have experienced trauma. I work from a core belief that our minds and body are interconnected. Past traumatic experiences get stored in our bodies and physical symptoms can manifest.
Life difficulties can propel us forward or they can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, angry and depressed. They can also take a toll on our interpersonal relationships. They can make us feel like our entire life is out of balance. I invite you to a safe environment where you can openly process difficult life experiences so that you can live a more fulfilling life with more meaningful relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families who have experienced trauma. I work from a core belief that our minds and body are interconnected. Past traumatic experiences get stored in our bodies and physical symptoms can manifest.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to make things better? Do you sense there’s something more to life but can’t quite grasp what it is? In a world filled with “supposed to's” and “have to's,” it’s easy to feel burdened and trapped, longing for change but unsure where to start. I understand the weight of these feelings, and I’m here to help. Together, we’ll explore the messages that have shaped your life, digging deeper to uncover the quintessential you. Through our heart-centered work, we'll stay connected to your strengths, guiding you towards the life you truly desire
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to make things better? Do you sense there’s something more to life but can’t quite grasp what it is? In a world filled with “supposed to's” and “have to's,” it’s easy to feel burdened and trapped, longing for change but unsure where to start. I understand the weight of these feelings, and I’m here to help. Together, we’ll explore the messages that have shaped your life, digging deeper to uncover the quintessential you. Through our heart-centered work, we'll stay connected to your strengths, guiding you towards the life you truly desire
Heather Baron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Devon, PA 19333 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
All people have the potential to change, grow and find meaning. Trauma and grief can interfere with this process and cause you to feel stuck. Many challenges that bring people into therapy (for example, relationship issues, depression and anxiety), have their roots in unresolved trauma and grief. As an EMDR therapist, I will help you identify these connections and activate your brain’s own natural ability to heal. EMDR goes beyond the insight sought in traditional talk therapy. By resolving the underlying issues contributing to your problems on a deep, emotional level, we will bring about significant and lasting change.
All people have the potential to change, grow and find meaning. Trauma and grief can interfere with this process and cause you to feel stuck. Many challenges that bring people into therapy (for example, relationship issues, depression and anxiety), have their roots in unresolved trauma and grief. As an EMDR therapist, I will help you identify these connections and activate your brain’s own natural ability to heal. EMDR goes beyond the insight sought in traditional talk therapy. By resolving the underlying issues contributing to your problems on a deep, emotional level, we will bring about significant and lasting change.
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Human beings are amazing creatures. Some part of them is always moving them toward health, healing, and wholeness. Sometimes people get stuck – relationships become painful, work becomes stressful, family life becomes overwhelming. It is part of my mission in life to help people get unstuck and assist them in bringing out their best. I have over 35 years of experience in working with individuals., couples, and families. I have worked extensively with Men's Issues. Affairs are painful. Marriages can be saved. I have experience helping couples recover.
Human beings are amazing creatures. Some part of them is always moving them toward health, healing, and wholeness. Sometimes people get stuck – relationships become painful, work becomes stressful, family life becomes overwhelming. It is part of my mission in life to help people get unstuck and assist them in bringing out their best. I have over 35 years of experience in working with individuals., couples, and families. I have worked extensively with Men's Issues. Affairs are painful. Marriages can be saved. I have experience helping couples recover.
Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19087
Your full-service psychotherapy practice offering counseling, psychiatry, psychological testing and nutritional services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our goal is to partner with you in “building the foundation for healthy living,” through providing quality, comprehensive care. Our practice is designed to make quality mental health care as accessible and stress-free as possible. We will streamline care from aligning you with the appropriate therapist to meet your individual needs.
Your full-service psychotherapy practice offering counseling, psychiatry, psychological testing and nutritional services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our goal is to partner with you in “building the foundation for healthy living,” through providing quality, comprehensive care. Our practice is designed to make quality mental health care as accessible and stress-free as possible. We will streamline care from aligning you with the appropriate therapist to meet your individual needs.
Growth Minded Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19087
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.
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.
Gianna Damis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berwyn, PA 19312 (Online Only)
Welcome! I recognize how much effort it can take just to consider therapy, so I’m glad you’re here. If you are looking for someone who is interested in your experience of the world and invested in building a relationship to help you achieve your goals, you have come to the right place. Together, we will create sessions that are tailored to fit your needs. I will encourage your joy and humor, note your strengths, and meet you in your vulnerability. My therapy approach has been described as empowering, authentic, and dynamic. I value the mind-body connection, building distress tolerance, and deepening our understanding of ourselves.
Welcome! I recognize how much effort it can take just to consider therapy, so I’m glad you’re here. If you are looking for someone who is interested in your experience of the world and invested in building a relationship to help you achieve your goals, you have come to the right place. Together, we will create sessions that are tailored to fit your needs. I will encourage your joy and humor, note your strengths, and meet you in your vulnerability. My therapy approach has been described as empowering, authentic, and dynamic. I value the mind-body connection, building distress tolerance, and deepening our understanding of ourselves.
Danielle McGrogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CET II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19080
Do you want to connect to your inner knowing? Discover a balanced way of being? If so, we may be a great match. Together, we can create create a space of compassion-focused curiosity to explore your relationship with self and those around you. As you continue your unique healing pathway, we can draw upon expressive arts, somatic connection exercises, and EMDR therapy.
Do you want to connect to your inner knowing? Discover a balanced way of being? If so, we may be a great match. Together, we can create create a space of compassion-focused curiosity to explore your relationship with self and those around you. As you continue your unique healing pathway, we can draw upon expressive arts, somatic connection exercises, and EMDR therapy.
With over 30 years experience, I am a child & adult psyciatrist practicing primarily psychotherapy, addressing a full range of issues from emotional strains, anxiety, depression and trauma, to developmental issues including gender development, autistic spectrum and psychosis. I am former Chair of the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Since the time of COVID and with the myriad of changes in our world, lives become unsettled at home, work, in our families and our personal relationships. I work with children, adults, couples, families, parents and infants.
With over 30 years experience, I am a child & adult psyciatrist practicing primarily psychotherapy, addressing a full range of issues from emotional strains, anxiety, depression and trauma, to developmental issues including gender development, autistic spectrum and psychosis. I am former Chair of the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Since the time of COVID and with the myriad of changes in our world, lives become unsettled at home, work, in our families and our personal relationships. I work with children, adults, couples, families, parents and infants.
Antonietta Delli Carpini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I specialize in Trauma treatment for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. Trauma affects all areas of one's life in pervasive and sometimes unexpected ways. I enjoy helping people identify how past events continue to play a part in current patterns, and to work on new and healthy ways of responding to stressors. Other specializations include treating victims of childhood sexual abuse, Dissociative Identity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, children, adolescents, and couples, and working with families to better understand and support their LGBTQIA+ loved ones.
I specialize in Trauma treatment for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. Trauma affects all areas of one's life in pervasive and sometimes unexpected ways. I enjoy helping people identify how past events continue to play a part in current patterns, and to work on new and healthy ways of responding to stressors. Other specializations include treating victims of childhood sexual abuse, Dissociative Identity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, children, adolescents, and couples, and working with families to better understand and support their LGBTQIA+ loved ones.
If you or a member of your family is struggling with change, stress, and anxiety as we navigate through these challenging times, I am here to support you! I have worked with individuals and families for the past 20 years within the fields of education and psychology. I have always been interested in understanding human behavior and development and how narratives are systemic and evolve overtime. I understand how stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on us emotionally and take a physical toll on our bodies and our relationships.
If you or a member of your family is struggling with change, stress, and anxiety as we navigate through these challenging times, I am here to support you! I have worked with individuals and families for the past 20 years within the fields of education and psychology. I have always been interested in understanding human behavior and development and how narratives are systemic and evolve overtime. I understand how stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on us emotionally and take a physical toll on our bodies and our relationships.
Tara Elliot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, RYT
Verified Verified
Wayne, PA 19080 (Online Only)
I strive to create a safe, supportive environment to explore many of life's difficulties including complex trauma, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship/attachment issues, self-esteem, chronic illness, phobias, loss & grief, mood disorders, & spiritual issues. Using an integrated approach, I incorporate different styles and techniques tailored to each individual's needs supporting the whole person with a mind-body-spirit approach. Working together, we increase self-awareness through the use of breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness as we facilitate the process of psychological & emotional healing.
I strive to create a safe, supportive environment to explore many of life's difficulties including complex trauma, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship/attachment issues, self-esteem, chronic illness, phobias, loss & grief, mood disorders, & spiritual issues. Using an integrated approach, I incorporate different styles and techniques tailored to each individual's needs supporting the whole person with a mind-body-spirit approach. Working together, we increase self-awareness through the use of breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness as we facilitate the process of psychological & emotional healing.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Anna Elisabeth Herman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19087
Somatic therapy for the sensitive soul, healing the root of trauma, perfectionism, and relationship patterns. You’ve tried "faking it till you make it", relying on positive thinking, and fighting through your emotions-only to feel stuck and exhausted by anxiety and self-criticism. You struggle with comparisons, fear of being "too much" in relationships, and like nothing you do ever completely satisfies you. Life might look Instagram Perfect, but it’s missing the ease and compassion you deserve. Maybe talk therapy brought some understanding but didn’t create the change you desire. I understand and I promise there's another way.
Somatic therapy for the sensitive soul, healing the root of trauma, perfectionism, and relationship patterns. You’ve tried "faking it till you make it", relying on positive thinking, and fighting through your emotions-only to feel stuck and exhausted by anxiety and self-criticism. You struggle with comparisons, fear of being "too much" in relationships, and like nothing you do ever completely satisfies you. Life might look Instagram Perfect, but it’s missing the ease and compassion you deserve. Maybe talk therapy brought some understanding but didn’t create the change you desire. I understand and I promise there's another way.
My practice offers treatment that is individually created for your specific needs and issues. I am devoted to creating a safe and caring environment to support your emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being. I focus on guiding individuals toward health and healing using modern clinical practice, holistic therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and mind/body techniques. Our model is based on a functional medicine approach which seeks to identify and address the root causes of psychological conditions and medical illnesses using a strength-based approach that treats the whole person, not a collection of symptoms.
My practice offers treatment that is individually created for your specific needs and issues. I am devoted to creating a safe and caring environment to support your emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being. I focus on guiding individuals toward health and healing using modern clinical practice, holistic therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and mind/body techniques. Our model is based on a functional medicine approach which seeks to identify and address the root causes of psychological conditions and medical illnesses using a strength-based approach that treats the whole person, not a collection of symptoms.
Tariq A James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
So, my guess is that you are here because you are looking to make a change possibly. The same problem continues to surface without an end in sight. Maybe you thought about making this change before, but then a few days went by then life went on. Even though life went on that change you needed to make never happened so now we are back here again. At this very moment when you are contemplating a change it is very important that you make a commitment to yourself that you will not continue to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
So, my guess is that you are here because you are looking to make a change possibly. The same problem continues to surface without an end in sight. Maybe you thought about making this change before, but then a few days went by then life went on. Even though life went on that change you needed to make never happened so now we are back here again. At this very moment when you are contemplating a change it is very important that you make a commitment to yourself that you will not continue to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
I help adults, couples, and late teens in addressing interpersonal and communication skills, conflict, grief, loss, trauma recovery, and areas relating to sexuality, career, and faith. With professional and biblical counseling training, as well as cross-cultural experience, I work sensitively with complex issues and dynamics. I integrate resiliency resourcing, family-of-origin work, and elements of gestalt. I have extensive experience working with clients in faith communities, as well as others. I seek to meet people where they are, offering a fresh lens and encouraging a richly personal exploration in the journey toward new growth.
I help adults, couples, and late teens in addressing interpersonal and communication skills, conflict, grief, loss, trauma recovery, and areas relating to sexuality, career, and faith. With professional and biblical counseling training, as well as cross-cultural experience, I work sensitively with complex issues and dynamics. I integrate resiliency resourcing, family-of-origin work, and elements of gestalt. I have extensive experience working with clients in faith communities, as well as others. I seek to meet people where they are, offering a fresh lens and encouraging a richly personal exploration in the journey toward new growth.
Are you struggling in your marriage or partnership? Has conflict, emotional distance or anxiety increased over the years? Do you want to get out of the rut but don't know where to begin? The truth is, positive change can happen. You can learn to identify and disrupt fixed patterns that keep you stuck. You can gain relational skills to tackle differences with confidence and heart. Discover how to connect with your inner GPS - be true to yourself and create more enlivened loving moments. Now is the time. Take your first step toward living a more authentic wholehearted life. I can help.
Are you struggling in your marriage or partnership? Has conflict, emotional distance or anxiety increased over the years? Do you want to get out of the rut but don't know where to begin? The truth is, positive change can happen. You can learn to identify and disrupt fixed patterns that keep you stuck. You can gain relational skills to tackle differences with confidence and heart. Discover how to connect with your inner GPS - be true to yourself and create more enlivened loving moments. Now is the time. Take your first step toward living a more authentic wholehearted life. I can help.
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- Wayne
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.