Experiential Therapy in Malvern, PA
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Haydn Briggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP, CET III
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Malvern, PA 19355
My specialty is systemic and experiential therapy— Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and psychodrama.
With courage, every person can develop the clarity and confidence to confront their challenges and restore wholeness to their lives. In connecting to your inner wisdom you open the door to self-compassion, peace, satisfaction, and transformation. I’m here to help empower you to do that.
My specialty is systemic and experiential therapy— Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and psychodrama.
With courage, every person can develop the clarity and confidence to confront their challenges and restore wholeness to their lives. In connecting to your inner wisdom you open the door to self-compassion, peace, satisfaction, and transformation. I’m here to help empower you to do that.
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Cyndie Westrich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Malvern, PA 19355
As a woman, life pulls you in many different directions. Pleasing everyone leaves you feeling overwhelmed especially after loss or sudden change. Worry, fear, guilt, & obligation spiral. Life hits a tipping point: You need time to yourself, but you feel guilty & yet continuing to avoid how you feel, only makes things worse. Now you're at a turning point. I specialize in helping women, who feel anxious & depressed from major life challenges, transitions, trauma & losses, move forward with renewed confidence & hope. With 30 years of experience, I collaborate with you to decrease anxiety & help you reach your personal goals.
As a woman, life pulls you in many different directions. Pleasing everyone leaves you feeling overwhelmed especially after loss or sudden change. Worry, fear, guilt, & obligation spiral. Life hits a tipping point: You need time to yourself, but you feel guilty & yet continuing to avoid how you feel, only makes things worse. Now you're at a turning point. I specialize in helping women, who feel anxious & depressed from major life challenges, transitions, trauma & losses, move forward with renewed confidence & hope. With 30 years of experience, I collaborate with you to decrease anxiety & help you reach your personal goals.
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Allison Brunner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Malvern, PA 19355 (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!
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Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malvern, PA 19355
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.
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Kathryn Ewers LMFT, CST
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Malvern, PA 19355 (Online Only)
This is a difficult time for you, and it probably feels difficult in many ways. I am here to support you and your partner(s) deal with issues of intimacy, mismatched sexual desires, infidelity, communication issues, sexual shame, boundaries within the relationship, navigating social stigmas while in a lgbtqai or interracial partnership, & more. My desire is to provide a warm and comfortable space for folx who struggle to fit into the heteronormative and eurocentric box. If you are seeking support, directness, & empathy to help identify the individual experiences that inform your relationships, please reach out.
This is a difficult time for you, and it probably feels difficult in many ways. I am here to support you and your partner(s) deal with issues of intimacy, mismatched sexual desires, infidelity, communication issues, sexual shame, boundaries within the relationship, navigating social stigmas while in a lgbtqai or interracial partnership, & more. My desire is to provide a warm and comfortable space for folx who struggle to fit into the heteronormative and eurocentric box. If you are seeking support, directness, & empathy to help identify the individual experiences that inform your relationships, please reach out.
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Gianna Damis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malvern, PA 19355 (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.
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It takes a lot of Courage to seek help. For most, the journey begins when the struggle becomes overwhelming or unbearable. The Willingness to accept support & guidance usually does not come easy. I applaud anyone who does so. Basic human needs include survival, a sense of belonging, power, freedom and fun. When these elements are not in place or are out of balance, we can present as anxious, depressed, stressed out and angry. I work well with people who are wanting to gain clarity around imbalances, and who want to take action on making changes that align with, and help to maintain, personal integrity.
It takes a lot of Courage to seek help. For most, the journey begins when the struggle becomes overwhelming or unbearable. The Willingness to accept support & guidance usually does not come easy. I applaud anyone who does so. Basic human needs include survival, a sense of belonging, power, freedom and fun. When these elements are not in place or are out of balance, we can present as anxious, depressed, stressed out and angry. I work well with people who are wanting to gain clarity around imbalances, and who want to take action on making changes that align with, and help to maintain, personal integrity.
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I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, attachment disorders, and relationship complications (including relationships with high-conflict individuals). My goal is to support you in the journey back to your true self and provide tools that allow you to find your worth, deepening the connection with yourself to have healthier connections with others.
I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, attachment disorders, and relationship complications (including relationships with high-conflict individuals). My goal is to support you in the journey back to your true self and provide tools that allow you to find your worth, deepening the connection with yourself to have healthier connections with others.
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Main Line Counseling & Wellness Center, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malvern, PA 19355
Welcome! We are an experienced group of clinicians who love working to help you through difficult times and make positive, long-lasting changes in your life. We offer a caring, safe, and comfortable environment and we pride ourselves on providing respectful, client-centered treatment using the latest in evidenced-based, experiential, and integrative care. Please visit us at http://www.mlcwellness.com for our profiles and complete the "request an appointment" form to schedule!
Welcome! We are an experienced group of clinicians who love working to help you through difficult times and make positive, long-lasting changes in your life. We offer a caring, safe, and comfortable environment and we pride ourselves on providing respectful, client-centered treatment using the latest in evidenced-based, experiential, and integrative care. Please visit us at http://www.mlcwellness.com for our profiles and complete the "request an appointment" form to schedule!
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Abby S Mcgillivray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malvern, PA 19355
Not accepting new clients
Abby specializes in psychotherapy and integrative wellness coaching. She has thirty years of experience counseling children, adults and families and coaching adults through life transitions. Abby obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University with a concentration in Family Mental Health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and upholds the highest standards in her field as a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker.
Abby specializes in psychotherapy and integrative wellness coaching. She has thirty years of experience counseling children, adults and families and coaching adults through life transitions. Abby obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University with a concentration in Family Mental Health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and upholds the highest standards in her field as a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker.
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Sharon Gera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CETII
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Exton, PA 19341
Now you realize you need a change in your life. You might have a direction or a vision, though not sure about the how. When you find it difficult to let go of the past, when the past keeps being a significant part of your present, it is time to seek professional help. Together, we can work through issues of grief, loss or painful and traumatic events in an atmosphere of respect, caring and safety. We will collaborate to understand and help you bring that change. I specialize in experiential therapy, Psychodrama and EMDR - integrative and effective therapies researched and recommended for the treatment a wide range of difficulties.
Now you realize you need a change in your life. You might have a direction or a vision, though not sure about the how. When you find it difficult to let go of the past, when the past keeps being a significant part of your present, it is time to seek professional help. Together, we can work through issues of grief, loss or painful and traumatic events in an atmosphere of respect, caring and safety. We will collaborate to understand and help you bring that change. I specialize in experiential therapy, Psychodrama and EMDR - integrative and effective therapies researched and recommended for the treatment a wide range of difficulties.
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Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy
DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, TEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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Therapy is a gift. It is transformative. It is empowering. And empowering others through warmth, support, compassion, evidence-based therapeutic practices, and psychoeducation is what gets my blood pumping. My fundamental goal is to help you discover the strength and agency within yourself to make important choices which espouse positive change. Emotions can be difficult to navigate. I firmly and emphatically believe that, together, we can identify and employ effective tools which serve as a catalyst for allowing you to experience improved wellness, and enjoy an enduringly elevated quality of life.
Therapy is a gift. It is transformative. It is empowering. And empowering others through warmth, support, compassion, evidence-based therapeutic practices, and psychoeducation is what gets my blood pumping. My fundamental goal is to help you discover the strength and agency within yourself to make important choices which espouse positive change. Emotions can be difficult to navigate. I firmly and emphatically believe that, together, we can identify and employ effective tools which serve as a catalyst for allowing you to experience improved wellness, and enjoy an enduringly elevated quality of life.
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Kimberly Lynn Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19382 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping those who suffer with mental health and dual disorders. My approach is empathetic and compassion first, with the goal of helping my clients overcome the obstacles in their lives that are inhibiting them from achieving fulfillment in life. No two clients are alike, therefore I treat each person's needs as I partner with them to heal the body, mind and spirit. My method is eclectic whether I am seeing you individually or in group , I believe everyone is capable of healing; as a therapist, it is my job to help guide each person on their own, personal journey toward healing and growth.
I am passionate about helping those who suffer with mental health and dual disorders. My approach is empathetic and compassion first, with the goal of helping my clients overcome the obstacles in their lives that are inhibiting them from achieving fulfillment in life. No two clients are alike, therefore I treat each person's needs as I partner with them to heal the body, mind and spirit. My method is eclectic whether I am seeing you individually or in group , I believe everyone is capable of healing; as a therapist, it is my job to help guide each person on their own, personal journey toward healing and growth.
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Are you struggling to find peace? Do you feel destined for more? I believe that each of us is born with a life purpose and when we are not in alignment with that energy we can feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, and even depressed. Together, we will explore the past, examine the present, and manifest a future that you’ve always desired. A few simple shifts in your awareness is often all that is needed to change your perception and heal the parts of your life that you are presently struggling with. I will help you obtain clarity, find peace and balance, and discover or awaken parts of yourself that have yet to be explored.
Are you struggling to find peace? Do you feel destined for more? I believe that each of us is born with a life purpose and when we are not in alignment with that energy we can feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, and even depressed. Together, we will explore the past, examine the present, and manifest a future that you’ve always desired. A few simple shifts in your awareness is often all that is needed to change your perception and heal the parts of your life that you are presently struggling with. I will help you obtain clarity, find peace and balance, and discover or awaken parts of yourself that have yet to be explored.
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Hayley Berot
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACMHC, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Hayley has a vast array of clinical experience working with both teens and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma including, but not limited to, sexual assault, child abuse or neglect, victims of crime, grief and loss, attachment trauma, vicarious trauma, and first responders. Hayley aims to collaboratively work with her clients to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and/or anxiety and teach clients the skills needed to attain positive growth and wellness in their lives.
Hayley has a vast array of clinical experience working with both teens and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma including, but not limited to, sexual assault, child abuse or neglect, victims of crime, grief and loss, attachment trauma, vicarious trauma, and first responders. Hayley aims to collaboratively work with her clients to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and/or anxiety and teach clients the skills needed to attain positive growth and wellness in their lives.
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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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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.
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Cori Ettelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valley Forge, PA 19482
Waitlist for new clients
What would a life free of impairing anxiety and depression mean to you? What would it mean for your relationships, your career and your happiness? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I take a warm, engaging approach to therapy. During your sessions, your voice will be heard and your journey will be respected. I tailor treatment to each patient’s unique needs using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and other evidence-based techniques. My clients say this approach gives them the support they need to change their lives and find the joy they have been missing.
What would a life free of impairing anxiety and depression mean to you? What would it mean for your relationships, your career and your happiness? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I take a warm, engaging approach to therapy. During your sessions, your voice will be heard and your journey will be respected. I tailor treatment to each patient’s unique needs using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and other evidence-based techniques. My clients say this approach gives them the support they need to change their lives and find the joy they have been missing.
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Belonging Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Hello, my name is Jillian Glace, Founder of Belonging Counseling. I'm so grateful you found your way here. I sincerely honor the courage it takes to seek support. If you are experiencing disconnection from your own body/self, increased isolation, struggling to feel that you belong, or identify as part of a marginalized community where there are imposed barriers to belonging- you are not alone. The irony is that many of us feel alone in the current world we live in, yet if we work to reconnect to our selves and rejoin in community with one another, we can experience the truth that we do belong and are never outside of anything.
Hello, my name is Jillian Glace, Founder of Belonging Counseling. I'm so grateful you found your way here. I sincerely honor the courage it takes to seek support. If you are experiencing disconnection from your own body/self, increased isolation, struggling to feel that you belong, or identify as part of a marginalized community where there are imposed barriers to belonging- you are not alone. The irony is that many of us feel alone in the current world we live in, yet if we work to reconnect to our selves and rejoin in community with one another, we can experience the truth that we do belong and are never outside of anything.
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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.