Expressive Arts Therapists in Horsham, PA
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Lindsay MacGeorge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Horsham, PA 19044
Do you feel stressed-out, overwhelmed, have trouble making decisions or find that your emotions are interfering with relationships? Maybe you're a parent who is at a loss of how to help your children with their intense emotions and behaviors. Life is not always easy, but with the right tools you can learn ways to grow and adapt so that you can more easily handle the ups and down of life. Beginning therapy might seem scary, but we will work together to achieve your goals! “Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the first step." - Naeem Callaway
Do you feel stressed-out, overwhelmed, have trouble making decisions or find that your emotions are interfering with relationships? Maybe you're a parent who is at a loss of how to help your children with their intense emotions and behaviors. Life is not always easy, but with the right tools you can learn ways to grow and adapt so that you can more easily handle the ups and down of life. Beginning therapy might seem scary, but we will work together to achieve your goals! “Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the first step." - Naeem Callaway
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Looking to work on skills?Looking to find what is working in your life and what is not? Looking to delve deeper into your relationships? Ever wonder if your thinking patterns are healthy or not? I am a trained and licensed therapist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are going through difficult times and have trouble identifying emotions to behaviors. What I love about my work is that although I see people at a low point in their lives, as we work together they find the courage and skills to persevere.
Looking to work on skills?Looking to find what is working in your life and what is not? Looking to delve deeper into your relationships? Ever wonder if your thinking patterns are healthy or not? I am a trained and licensed therapist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are going through difficult times and have trouble identifying emotions to behaviors. What I love about my work is that although I see people at a low point in their lives, as we work together they find the courage and skills to persevere.
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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.
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My ideal client wants something better, has no idea what "better" is or looks like, and has no idea where to start. They are still determining if they are ready to start or commit to that change. What they need is a person and a space to figure it out. Deep down, they know where they are right now can be better, whether in relationships, emotions, daily habits, major life goals, or anything in-between. But, most importantly, they want a space where they can process and grow from that place and build a sustainable life.
My ideal client wants something better, has no idea what "better" is or looks like, and has no idea where to start. They are still determining if they are ready to start or commit to that change. What they need is a person and a space to figure it out. Deep down, they know where they are right now can be better, whether in relationships, emotions, daily habits, major life goals, or anything in-between. But, most importantly, they want a space where they can process and grow from that place and build a sustainable life.
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I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.
I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.
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Chandra Campana, LPC has over 20 years of experience treating various populations. Chandra began her practice working with children, adults and families in hospitals, schools and outpatient settings. Chandra’s focus, in recent years, became more specialized towards working with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, and perinatal mood disorders. Chandra’s therapeutic approach combines CBT, psychotherapy, family systems and somatic experiencing techniques in collaboration with a client's needs, lending to an integrative approach.
Chandra Campana, LPC has over 20 years of experience treating various populations. Chandra began her practice working with children, adults and families in hospitals, schools and outpatient settings. Chandra’s focus, in recent years, became more specialized towards working with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, and perinatal mood disorders. Chandra’s therapeutic approach combines CBT, psychotherapy, family systems and somatic experiencing techniques in collaboration with a client's needs, lending to an integrative approach.
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Emilie Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Horsham, PA 19044
Hi, I'm Emilie! Do you or your child struggle with big emotions or impulses? I work with children ages 4-12 and adults 18+ with Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, and other behavioral or neurodevelopmental differences.
Hi, I'm Emilie! Do you or your child struggle with big emotions or impulses? I work with children ages 4-12 and adults 18+ with Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, and other behavioral or neurodevelopmental differences.
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My background includes a Masters degree in Art Therapy, over 1000 hours of study in Yoga, meditation, addiction and recovery coaching, and a deep background in the expressive arts.
Art Therapy sessions give your child a space to TRULY be themselves. Whether your child needs a space to process difficult life situations, freedom to be uniquely themselves, or wildly creative, I will offer them a safe and open-minded space to do so. We can learn ways to manage stress, fear, and other challenging emotions that are appropriate for their developmental level. They will have access to a wide variety of art materials and the ability to integrate drumming, play, and other expressive modalities depending on their (and parent supported) therapeutic goals.
My background includes a Masters degree in Art Therapy, over 1000 hours of study in Yoga, meditation, addiction and recovery coaching, and a deep background in the expressive arts.
Art Therapy sessions give your child a space to TRULY be themselves. Whether your child needs a space to process difficult life situations, freedom to be uniquely themselves, or wildly creative, I will offer them a safe and open-minded space to do so. We can learn ways to manage stress, fear, and other challenging emotions that are appropriate for their developmental level. They will have access to a wide variety of art materials and the ability to integrate drumming, play, and other expressive modalities depending on their (and parent supported) therapeutic goals.
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Dottie Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC, CGCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Through a variety of treatment approaches; IFS, EMDR, ART, Brain Spotting, sandtray therapy, expressive arts and psychotherapy, we will work together to strengthen your mind, body and spirit so that you can continue on your path towards a more fulfilling life.
I am a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group settings. My specialties include trauma issues, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss. Trauma is not specific to violence but results from experiences such as death of family members/friends, chronic and acute illness, animal attacks, natural disasters, dealing with suicide, separation from parents, divorce, domestic violence and war. I work with active duty military, veterans and first responders and their families, engaging EMDR, Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and Brain Spotting.
Through a variety of treatment approaches; IFS, EMDR, ART, Brain Spotting, sandtray therapy, expressive arts and psychotherapy, we will work together to strengthen your mind, body and spirit so that you can continue on your path towards a more fulfilling life.
I am a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group settings. My specialties include trauma issues, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss. Trauma is not specific to violence but results from experiences such as death of family members/friends, chronic and acute illness, animal attacks, natural disasters, dealing with suicide, separation from parents, divorce, domestic violence and war. I work with active duty military, veterans and first responders and their families, engaging EMDR, Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and Brain Spotting.
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Kim Kaplan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, DMT, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119
In our sessions you can expect an eclectic and personalized treatment approach using talk therapy combined with my skills in somatic psychotherapy, expressive arts, mindfulness-based practices, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you having difficulty coping with the stressors of life? Are you stuck in a cycle you want to break? Are you struggling to find balance in your life? Are you struggling with relationships or a major life transition? I can help. I know it takes a great deal of courage to start therapy and how necessary it is to find the right fit. My aim is to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe, trusting and open to be yourself. My approach is warm, attentive, caring and nonjudgmental. I am licensed in PA and TN, offering in-person options for PA residents only and telehealth only for TN residents.
In our sessions you can expect an eclectic and personalized treatment approach using talk therapy combined with my skills in somatic psychotherapy, expressive arts, mindfulness-based practices, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you having difficulty coping with the stressors of life? Are you stuck in a cycle you want to break? Are you struggling to find balance in your life? Are you struggling with relationships or a major life transition? I can help. I know it takes a great deal of courage to start therapy and how necessary it is to find the right fit. My aim is to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe, trusting and open to be yourself. My approach is warm, attentive, caring and nonjudgmental. I am licensed in PA and TN, offering in-person options for PA residents only and telehealth only for TN residents.
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These include expressive arts, self-compassion, cognitive behavior and emotionally focused therapy, attachment-based trauma processing, and psychodynamic therapies in a solution oriented framework.
Therapy is a partnership of trust; a safe place to give voice, transform experience and practice new ways of being. What is dark and daunting to do alone becomes possible with guidance and presence. Positive self-care and higher self-trust are key to feeling calmer and energized to make decisions and act in alignment with our authentic self. I support clients to gain insight into self-defeating thoughts and patterns, and learn new tools to cope with hardship with renewed confidence and balance. Clients with intense feelings, burnout and a harsh inner critic learn to relate to themselves and others with more compassion and ease.
These include expressive arts, self-compassion, cognitive behavior and emotionally focused therapy, attachment-based trauma processing, and psychodynamic therapies in a solution oriented framework.
Therapy is a partnership of trust; a safe place to give voice, transform experience and practice new ways of being. What is dark and daunting to do alone becomes possible with guidance and presence. Positive self-care and higher self-trust are key to feeling calmer and energized to make decisions and act in alignment with our authentic self. I support clients to gain insight into self-defeating thoughts and patterns, and learn new tools to cope with hardship with renewed confidence and balance. Clients with intense feelings, burnout and a harsh inner critic learn to relate to themselves and others with more compassion and ease.
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Woven with the use of expressive arts is an integration of nature based and Reiki techniques to support you in your healing journey.
We have the capacity to express ourselves beyond just talking about our experiences and feelings. It is in our innate nature to access other ways of processing that utilizes art as a language. Cambridge Dictionary defines "art"- a noun synonymous with expression, as: "the making of objects, images, music, etc. that are beautiful or that express feelings". Still Emerging Expressive Arts Therapy offers an unconventional approach to therapeutic work, utilizing various forms of expression, including: visual art, movement, writing and sound. No skill is necessary, just a deep longing and desire to express yourself free of judgment.
Woven with the use of expressive arts is an integration of nature based and Reiki techniques to support you in your healing journey.
We have the capacity to express ourselves beyond just talking about our experiences and feelings. It is in our innate nature to access other ways of processing that utilizes art as a language. Cambridge Dictionary defines "art"- a noun synonymous with expression, as: "the making of objects, images, music, etc. that are beautiful or that express feelings". Still Emerging Expressive Arts Therapy offers an unconventional approach to therapeutic work, utilizing various forms of expression, including: visual art, movement, writing and sound. No skill is necessary, just a deep longing and desire to express yourself free of judgment.
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I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women, and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now. I am also an experienced Keynote Speaker.
I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women, and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now. I am also an experienced Keynote Speaker.
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Daniella E Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, R-DMT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
My focus of interest is to become a therapeutic container to support the exploration of the mind-body connection within children and teens. I believe that the body carries valuable information about ourselves and our minds are actively trying to interpret it. I specialize in children who seek to improve their body awareness which provides coping skills for self-regulation, positive self-talk and overall physical/mental wellness. I have experience working with children with autism, adopted families, neurodivergent movers and people simply want a better connection with their bodies
My focus of interest is to become a therapeutic container to support the exploration of the mind-body connection within children and teens. I believe that the body carries valuable information about ourselves and our minds are actively trying to interpret it. I specialize in children who seek to improve their body awareness which provides coping skills for self-regulation, positive self-talk and overall physical/mental wellness. I have experience working with children with autism, adopted families, neurodivergent movers and people simply want a better connection with their bodies
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Jodi Schwartz-Levy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Now offering virtual and in person therapy. As one of a handful of psychologists worldwide with a doctorate in Somatic (body-oriented) Psychology, I am able to work with the cognitive, emotional, somatic, spiritual, and energetic aspects of a person. I am an ideal therapist for people that have tried traditional therapy and feel that "something was missing".
Now offering virtual and in person therapy. As one of a handful of psychologists worldwide with a doctorate in Somatic (body-oriented) Psychology, I am able to work with the cognitive, emotional, somatic, spiritual, and energetic aspects of a person. I am an ideal therapist for people that have tried traditional therapy and feel that "something was missing".
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I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex addiction therapist as well as Level 3 EMDR practitioner. I have been been practicing for over 25 years. I have specialized in infidelity, chronic infidelity, betrayal trauma and sexual addiction treatment since 1996 with a particular interest in working with partners. I develop partners programs utilizing the trauma model which views the partner as a victim of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My private practice office is Blue Bell, Pennsylvania where I conduct groups, individual, couples and family therapy for sexual compulsion, partners and their families.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex addiction therapist as well as Level 3 EMDR practitioner. I have been been practicing for over 25 years. I have specialized in infidelity, chronic infidelity, betrayal trauma and sexual addiction treatment since 1996 with a particular interest in working with partners. I develop partners programs utilizing the trauma model which views the partner as a victim of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My private practice office is Blue Bell, Pennsylvania where I conduct groups, individual, couples and family therapy for sexual compulsion, partners and their families.
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Christina Devereaux, PhD., LPC, LMHC, LCAT, BC-DMT
PhD, LPC, LMHC, LCAT, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118 (Online Only)
Momentum, motion, stepping forward. Here you are. I applaud you for taking a step in finding a therapist as a supportive partner on your journey towards continued health and wellbeing. My approach centers us, the therapeutic relationship, as the essential catalyst for transformation. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, grief, or invested in learning more about who you are, we will develop goals together through a collaborative and relational process. Our work will identify your strengths, amplify them, and engage in creative experiences to support you in finding momentum towards greater psychological freedom.
Momentum, motion, stepping forward. Here you are. I applaud you for taking a step in finding a therapist as a supportive partner on your journey towards continued health and wellbeing. My approach centers us, the therapeutic relationship, as the essential catalyst for transformation. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, grief, or invested in learning more about who you are, we will develop goals together through a collaborative and relational process. Our work will identify your strengths, amplify them, and engage in creative experiences to support you in finding momentum towards greater psychological freedom.
![Photo of Nancy Elizabeth Lubow - Nancy E. Lubow PhD. LPC, MT-BC, PhD, LPC, MT-BC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fcf3e2b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nancy E. Lubow PhD. LPC, MT-BC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Lansdale, PA 19446
I developed a 'whole brain' creative arts therapy to help clients find the words and images that can express their thoughts and emotions. This enables clients to 'see' how their negative behaviors originally developed as a way to cope with high levels of interpersonal stress. The BrainsmART process empowers clients with strategies that organize their emotions as they discharge past traumas from their body and mind. Once emotions are 'seen' and 'named', clients can re-'view' the memories and beliefs and re-route their self-destructive behaviors. The process works creatively to redirect addictive urges into self-empowering action. Call me at 267.261.9987
I developed a 'whole brain' creative arts therapy to help clients find the words and images that can express their thoughts and emotions. This enables clients to 'see' how their negative behaviors originally developed as a way to cope with high levels of interpersonal stress. The BrainsmART process empowers clients with strategies that organize their emotions as they discharge past traumas from their body and mind. Once emotions are 'seen' and 'named', clients can re-'view' the memories and beliefs and re-route their self-destructive behaviors. The process works creatively to redirect addictive urges into self-empowering action. Call me at 267.261.9987
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Grace Bella Harman
Licensed Professional Counselor, BC-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansdale, PA 19446
Welcome, fellow human. I'm so glad you're here. Taking this first step towards healing is a big deal, and you're not alone in this journey. No matter what trauma you are carrying, what grief you are bearing or what relationship challenges you are navigating, you are not broken. You may be feeling disconnected from your authentic self and inner life force. You might feel lonely, flat or exhausted and long to feel whole again. You might identity as intuitive, highly sensitive and/or creative.
Welcome, fellow human. I'm so glad you're here. Taking this first step towards healing is a big deal, and you're not alone in this journey. No matter what trauma you are carrying, what grief you are bearing or what relationship challenges you are navigating, you are not broken. You may be feeling disconnected from your authentic self and inner life force. You might feel lonely, flat or exhausted and long to feel whole again. You might identity as intuitive, highly sensitive and/or creative.
![Photo of Julia Cuccaro-Green - Julia Cuccaro-Green, YouBecome LLC, MA, LPC , BC-DMT, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b2f9ed7e-20f6-413b-a432-0becc8207821/2/320x400.jpeg)
Julia Cuccaro-Green, YouBecome LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC , BC-DMT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
New clients & supervisees welcome! Licensed in PA & MO. Specialties: parenting, perinatal/postpartum, pregnancy/infant loss, fertility, grief, & stress. Perhaps you're facing: Anticipation, heartache, anxiety trying to conceive; The mental load; Shifting relationship with your partner; Overwhelm with parenting decisions; Navigating back to work stress or stay at home mom with evolving identity. Our culture pressures us to do more, better, faster, to the point of exhaustion. But we can resist. We can make space for rest, joy & free time. “Hustle culture” can suck the vitality out of us. Let’s invite intention & fulfillment back in.
New clients & supervisees welcome! Licensed in PA & MO. Specialties: parenting, perinatal/postpartum, pregnancy/infant loss, fertility, grief, & stress. Perhaps you're facing: Anticipation, heartache, anxiety trying to conceive; The mental load; Shifting relationship with your partner; Overwhelm with parenting decisions; Navigating back to work stress or stay at home mom with evolving identity. Our culture pressures us to do more, better, faster, to the point of exhaustion. But we can resist. We can make space for rest, joy & free time. “Hustle culture” can suck the vitality out of us. Let’s invite intention & fulfillment back in.
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Expressive Arts Therapists
What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.