Expressive Arts Therapists in Jenkintown, PA
Christopher DiOrio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jenkintown, PA 19046
With concrete skills, acceptance, growth and meaning can begin to heal the past. By understanding the painful narratives we sometimes unconsciously reinforce, we can start to let go of the hurt related to addiction, depression and anxiety.
With concrete skills, acceptance, growth and meaning can begin to heal the past. By understanding the painful narratives we sometimes unconsciously reinforce, we can start to let go of the hurt related to addiction, depression and anxiety.
Do you have a child or teen struggling with big emotions or fitting in with peers? Anxiety, depression, or self-harm? Self-esteem, confidence, or body image? Maybe something at home feels off, communication is lacking, frustrations are running high, and you're feeling lost as to the next best steps. As a team of highly specialized and skilled clinicians with extensive experience working with tweens, teens, and families in a variety of settings, we are equipped to support you as an individual, or your child, your teen, and your family.
Do you have a child or teen struggling with big emotions or fitting in with peers? Anxiety, depression, or self-harm? Self-esteem, confidence, or body image? Maybe something at home feels off, communication is lacking, frustrations are running high, and you're feeling lost as to the next best steps. As a team of highly specialized and skilled clinicians with extensive experience working with tweens, teens, and families in a variety of settings, we are equipped to support you as an individual, or your child, your teen, and your family.
Morgan Karcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Hi, I'm Morgan! I'm a Philly-based trauma focused licensed professional counselor. My expertise comes from a psychodynamic, relational therapy approach, implementing tenants of Art Therapy, Feminist Theory, Internal Family Systems Model, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (T-F CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy . I have helped individuals, families, couples from adolescence into adulthood find healing and understanding in desperate situations. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, BPD, codependency, attachment issues, body image & self-esteem.
Hi, I'm Morgan! I'm a Philly-based trauma focused licensed professional counselor. My expertise comes from a psychodynamic, relational therapy approach, implementing tenants of Art Therapy, Feminist Theory, Internal Family Systems Model, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (T-F CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy . I have helped individuals, families, couples from adolescence into adulthood find healing and understanding in desperate situations. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, BPD, codependency, attachment issues, body image & self-esteem.
Kindred Art Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Sometimes it feels like anxiety is so overwhelming that it fills whatever space we give it--getting in the way of the things we want to do in life and affecting what we think we are capable of. If you feel like you are quietly suffering in the back seat when you'd rather be driving, there is hope. If you notice your child's true vibrant and independent nature paling when faced with scary new experiences, change, or social situations, we can work through this as a team. I believe change is possible through developing a meaningful relationship and emotional outlet, learning about the process and patterns of anxiety, and practice.
Sometimes it feels like anxiety is so overwhelming that it fills whatever space we give it--getting in the way of the things we want to do in life and affecting what we think we are capable of. If you feel like you are quietly suffering in the back seat when you'd rather be driving, there is hope. If you notice your child's true vibrant and independent nature paling when faced with scary new experiences, change, or social situations, we can work through this as a team. I believe change is possible through developing a meaningful relationship and emotional outlet, learning about the process and patterns of anxiety, and practice.
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Debrah Morkun
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFA, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125 (Online Only)
I am a poet and Yoga Therapist, with a therapeutic approach that blends somatics, Depth Psychology and expressive arts.
Do you feel alone in the world, like there is no one who understands? Do you wish you could find a clear path, but wonder what that would look like, or how to find it? I will work closely with you, helping you navigate the storms of life that can make one's path more challenging. I can help you reconnect to your inner guidance, so you can place your feet more solidly on the ground. I believe we all have the ability to tap into our own inner wisdom. If you feel your voice or intuitive knowing has been silenced, I will work with you to find it again. If you are searching for your calling, I will help you listen.
I am a poet and Yoga Therapist, with a therapeutic approach that blends somatics, Depth Psychology and expressive arts.
Do you feel alone in the world, like there is no one who understands? Do you wish you could find a clear path, but wonder what that would look like, or how to find it? I will work closely with you, helping you navigate the storms of life that can make one's path more challenging. I can help you reconnect to your inner guidance, so you can place your feet more solidly on the ground. I believe we all have the ability to tap into our own inner wisdom. If you feel your voice or intuitive knowing has been silenced, I will work with you to find it again. If you are searching for your calling, I will help you listen.
Chesy Tronchoni Bello
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118 (Online Only)
My name is Chesy Tronchoni Bello, LPC, MT-BC, CYT. I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, and yoga teacher. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. My integrative approach to healing is rooted in intersectional feminism, humanistic tenets, and trauma-informed care, incorporating mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and expressive arts and movement.
My name is Chesy Tronchoni Bello, LPC, MT-BC, CYT. I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, and yoga teacher. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. My integrative approach to healing is rooted in intersectional feminism, humanistic tenets, and trauma-informed care, incorporating mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and expressive arts and movement.
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.
Chesy Tronchoni Bello
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19125 (Online Only)
My name is Chesy Tronchoni Bello, LPC, MT-BC, CYT. I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, and yoga teacher. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. My integrative approach to healing is rooted in intersectional feminism, humanistic tenets, and trauma-informed care, incorporating mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and expressive arts and movement.
My name is Chesy Tronchoni Bello, LPC, MT-BC, CYT. I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, and yoga teacher. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. My integrative approach to healing is rooted in intersectional feminism, humanistic tenets, and trauma-informed care, incorporating mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and expressive arts and movement.
Chesy Tronchoni Bello
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19124 (Online Only)
My name is Chesy Tronchoni Bello, LPC, MT-BC, CYT. I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, and yoga teacher. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. My integrative approach to healing is rooted in intersectional feminism, humanistic tenets, and trauma-informed care, incorporating mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and expressive arts and movement.
My name is Chesy Tronchoni Bello, LPC, MT-BC, CYT. I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, and yoga teacher. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. My integrative approach to healing is rooted in intersectional feminism, humanistic tenets, and trauma-informed care, incorporating mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and expressive arts and movement.
Dottie Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC, CGCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warminster, PA 18974
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.
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.
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 finding your emotions overwhelming? Are you struggling with a major life transition? Are you seeking more balance in your life? 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 only telehealth 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 finding your emotions overwhelming? Are you struggling with a major life transition? Are you seeking more balance in your life? 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 only telehealth for TN residents.
My unique approach incorporates the use of expressive arts, assisting individuals in tapping into their creativity as a medium of exploring & expressing their emotions.
As a dedicated counselor, I envision my ideal clients as individuals who are not merely in search of healing but also aspire to personal growth. These could be individuals or families, particularly those of color, who have weathered various forms of trauma or injustices. The issues they grapple with might span a spectrum from anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem to the aftermath of enduring abuse or addiction. These individuals seek a sanctuary, a place where they can freely express their emotions, analyze their experiences, and most importantly, lay the groundwork for a journey towards holistic healing.
My unique approach incorporates the use of expressive arts, assisting individuals in tapping into their creativity as a medium of exploring & expressing their emotions.
As a dedicated counselor, I envision my ideal clients as individuals who are not merely in search of healing but also aspire to personal growth. These could be individuals or families, particularly those of color, who have weathered various forms of trauma or injustices. The issues they grapple with might span a spectrum from anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem to the aftermath of enduring abuse or addiction. These individuals seek a sanctuary, a place where they can freely express their emotions, analyze their experiences, and most importantly, lay the groundwork for a journey towards holistic healing.
Gabrielle Dietrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19019 (Online Only)
I utilize a variety of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hello! I’m Gabrielle Dietrich, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience in community mental health. I’m passionate about mental health and believe that therapy can be a powerful step toward healing, self-understanding, and building more fulfilling relationships. It’s a privilege to connect with those who courageously seek support, and I’m committed to meeting you exactly where you are on your unique journey. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups in various settings.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hello! I’m Gabrielle Dietrich, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience in community mental health. I’m passionate about mental health and believe that therapy can be a powerful step toward healing, self-understanding, and building more fulfilling relationships. It’s a privilege to connect with those who courageously seek support, and I’m committed to meeting you exactly where you are on your unique journey. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups in various settings.
Lydia Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist can be difficult and prioritizing yourself can be even harder. You may be seeking support for feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or trying to balance too much at once. Or you may be like many people and experience guilt or shame because you think you aren't living up to personal or societal expectations. These all can effect how you feel about yourself, your work and your relationships. It's hard to know where to start and that's why I'm here. Therapy is a space where we can identify what it is you want from life and develop strategies to help you not only cope but also develop proactive ways to help you thrive.
Finding a therapist can be difficult and prioritizing yourself can be even harder. You may be seeking support for feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or trying to balance too much at once. Or you may be like many people and experience guilt or shame because you think you aren't living up to personal or societal expectations. These all can effect how you feel about yourself, your work and your relationships. It's hard to know where to start and that's why I'm here. Therapy is a space where we can identify what it is you want from life and develop strategies to help you not only cope but also develop proactive ways to help you thrive.
Suzanne Holbrook Bloom Behavioral Health
MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gladwyne, PA 19035 (Online Only)
“Happiness is not something that you have to achieve. You can still feel happy during the process of achieving something." -Kim Namjoon. I am a queer woman and cisgender ally who specializes in working with teens and adults who are a part of the LGBTQIA community and are navigating life with a history of trauma.
“Happiness is not something that you have to achieve. You can still feel happy during the process of achieving something." -Kim Namjoon. I am a queer woman and cisgender ally who specializes in working with teens and adults who are a part of the LGBTQIA community and are navigating life with a history of trauma.
Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
Jacqueline Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Conshohocken, PA 19428 (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor, I take great pride in helping people address life’s challenges. With 15 years of experience in the field, I have assisted individuals with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress & relationship issues. Above all, I strive to create a safe and warm atmosphere to support individuals with their personal goals.
As a licensed professional counselor, I take great pride in helping people address life’s challenges. With 15 years of experience in the field, I have assisted individuals with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress & relationship issues. Above all, I strive to create a safe and warm atmosphere to support individuals with their personal goals.
Emilie Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
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.
Dark Moon Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Often when we are ready to seek counseling we can find ourselves in a dark place, struggling to see our way forward, but knowing that something needs to change. If that's where you find yourself right now, I want you to know you are not alone. My name is Omy Golden. I help adults create healing in their lives, which frequently means addressing past traumas and relationship hurts that stand in the way of us showing up as our authentic selves. Through curiosity, gentleness, and acceptance, I can help you discover your own unique path towards overcoming life’s challenges.
Often when we are ready to seek counseling we can find ourselves in a dark place, struggling to see our way forward, but knowing that something needs to change. If that's where you find yourself right now, I want you to know you are not alone. My name is Omy Golden. I help adults create healing in their lives, which frequently means addressing past traumas and relationship hurts that stand in the way of us showing up as our authentic selves. Through curiosity, gentleness, and acceptance, I can help you discover your own unique path towards overcoming life’s challenges.
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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.