Expressive Arts Therapists in Middletown, RI
My clients are motivated for healing and are open to mindfulness techniques to create transformation and change. They want to explore their shadow side and integrate all parts of them into one whole healthy being. They are open to creative approaches to therapy. They understand the importance of bringing to awareness their core beliefs and posses a desire to cultivate a sense of integration and wholeness through body centered work. My clients understand that trauma is held in their bodies and they are committed to this self exploration to shifting patterns that no longer serve them.
My clients are motivated for healing and are open to mindfulness techniques to create transformation and change. They want to explore their shadow side and integrate all parts of them into one whole healthy being. They are open to creative approaches to therapy. They understand the importance of bringing to awareness their core beliefs and posses a desire to cultivate a sense of integration and wholeness through body centered work. My clients understand that trauma is held in their bodies and they are committed to this self exploration to shifting patterns that no longer serve them.
Janice K Schwartz
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMHC, LAADC, MA, CAGS, CGS
Verified Verified
Middletown, RI 02842
Do you need a professional to truly listen to you and help you find what you are seeking? Whether it is relief from anxiety, depression; a problem with alcohol/ drugs; or needing balance or relaxation; therapy makes a difference! With 20 + years of experience and initial training at Edgehill Newport, I have treated people in individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I work with situational problems, mental health issues, and have a specialty in substance abuse counseling. I offer one, brief, free telephone consultation prior to a first appointment. Begin, today, to make the changes you desire in your life!
Do you need a professional to truly listen to you and help you find what you are seeking? Whether it is relief from anxiety, depression; a problem with alcohol/ drugs; or needing balance or relaxation; therapy makes a difference! With 20 + years of experience and initial training at Edgehill Newport, I have treated people in individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I work with situational problems, mental health issues, and have a specialty in substance abuse counseling. I offer one, brief, free telephone consultation prior to a first appointment. Begin, today, to make the changes you desire in your life!
Are you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious? Have you tried therapy before but not get the direction or feedback you needed? Do you want to improve your life, career, relationships and not sure how? Finding new ways to deal with old struggles without direction & support can be overwhelming and feel impossible. Therapy can teach you healthy & effective ways to cope with life's challenges & achieve a healthy balanced lifestyle. You deserve to live with ease. Our CIB therapists will partner with you to cultivate a life that is satisfying, enjoyable, and peaceful. Your life can change in a day. Let today be that day. We serve all ages.
Are you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious? Have you tried therapy before but not get the direction or feedback you needed? Do you want to improve your life, career, relationships and not sure how? Finding new ways to deal with old struggles without direction & support can be overwhelming and feel impossible. Therapy can teach you healthy & effective ways to cope with life's challenges & achieve a healthy balanced lifestyle. You deserve to live with ease. Our CIB therapists will partner with you to cultivate a life that is satisfying, enjoyable, and peaceful. Your life can change in a day. Let today be that day. We serve all ages.
I offer psychotherapy in a safe and collaborative environment where you can explore the challenges of everyday living. Through a process of assisted self-discovery we create the conditions for healing to occur. My approach is holistic and experiential. I specializes in relationship struggles, mood difficulties and life transitions. My therapy is individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. In session with clients I create the opportunity for limiting habitual behavioral patterns and core beliefs to safely surface to conscious awareness so that they can be explored and where appropriate, transformed.
I offer psychotherapy in a safe and collaborative environment where you can explore the challenges of everyday living. Through a process of assisted self-discovery we create the conditions for healing to occur. My approach is holistic and experiential. I specializes in relationship struggles, mood difficulties and life transitions. My therapy is individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. In session with clients I create the opportunity for limiting habitual behavioral patterns and core beliefs to safely surface to conscious awareness so that they can be explored and where appropriate, transformed.
Suzanne Brushart-Shaw
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, RI 02842
Waitlist for new clients
Human beings are instinctually driven towards healing. I believe in my clients' capacity to grow, heal and thrive. I strive to provide compassionate support in the form of collaboration, education and witnessing. The scope of my practice ranges from facilitating healing from trauma and abusive relationships to empowering clients to make healthy choices that create lasting positive change and satisfaction.
Human beings are instinctually driven towards healing. I believe in my clients' capacity to grow, heal and thrive. I strive to provide compassionate support in the form of collaboration, education and witnessing. The scope of my practice ranges from facilitating healing from trauma and abusive relationships to empowering clients to make healthy choices that create lasting positive change and satisfaction.
Arriving at this point where you are ready to make forward progress towards creating a better life is a huge step- it takes courage and insight. Navigating your way towards a happier, healthier, more balanced, and fulfilled life is not easy and we are not meant to do it alone. As your counselor I will work with you in a collaborative process- we will work towards the life you strive for while providing tools, motivation, support, empathy, and insight along the way. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults and couples in the areas of anxiety, postpartum, self esteem, relationships, and life transitions.
Arriving at this point where you are ready to make forward progress towards creating a better life is a huge step- it takes courage and insight. Navigating your way towards a happier, healthier, more balanced, and fulfilled life is not easy and we are not meant to do it alone. As your counselor I will work with you in a collaborative process- we will work towards the life you strive for while providing tools, motivation, support, empathy, and insight along the way. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults and couples in the areas of anxiety, postpartum, self esteem, relationships, and life transitions.
Book on Amazon, Releasing Toxic Anger for Women. Pre sales until 12/1/25. New seminar Transforming Anger to Love, to Launch mid January 2025. Practice Full/Wait List. Using video-therapy and tele-therapy Dr. Wilner will help you reduce stress, manage anger, experience pleasure, achieve success, quell anxiety, enhance love relationships, develop trust, and improve communications. Having 40 years experience working with clients, supervising therapists, and facilitating workshops, she will teach you techniques to bring balance and positivity into your life. , contact Karyne if you are ready to experience life change.
Book on Amazon, Releasing Toxic Anger for Women. Pre sales until 12/1/25. New seminar Transforming Anger to Love, to Launch mid January 2025. Practice Full/Wait List. Using video-therapy and tele-therapy Dr. Wilner will help you reduce stress, manage anger, experience pleasure, achieve success, quell anxiety, enhance love relationships, develop trust, and improve communications. Having 40 years experience working with clients, supervising therapists, and facilitating workshops, she will teach you techniques to bring balance and positivity into your life. , contact Karyne if you are ready to experience life change.
Chelsea LaForce
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, RI 02842
Not accepting new clients
Offering integrative approaches to support you on your personal journey. If you are anxious, depressed, going through a major transition or just need someone in your corner, we work together to make sure your needs are nourished so you can flourish. I use a holistic, person-centered approach in my practice. I also offer art therapy and holistic nutrition counseling, which is something any client can explore during our sessions. Through these modalities we can look at how our thoughts, experiences and families impact our lives, and through our work together find harmony within ourselves and change life for the better.
Offering integrative approaches to support you on your personal journey. If you are anxious, depressed, going through a major transition or just need someone in your corner, we work together to make sure your needs are nourished so you can flourish. I use a holistic, person-centered approach in my practice. I also offer art therapy and holistic nutrition counseling, which is something any client can explore during our sessions. Through these modalities we can look at how our thoughts, experiences and families impact our lives, and through our work together find harmony within ourselves and change life for the better.
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I'm an IFS therapist who is accepting new clients on TeleHealth. Healing Arts is an integrative trauma-informed practice. We create a safe space through non-judgment, acceptance and empowerment. We create community through facilitating workshops, groups and retreats in addition to providing individual therapy. As holistic practitioners, we address the whole person in the healing process: body, mind and spirit. As integrative therapists, we have experience of therapeutic principles and techniques such as IFS, EMDR, Expressive Arts, hypnosis and the 12 Steps, DOT/SAP Evaluations.
I'm an IFS therapist who is accepting new clients on TeleHealth. Healing Arts is an integrative trauma-informed practice. We create a safe space through non-judgment, acceptance and empowerment. We create community through facilitating workshops, groups and retreats in addition to providing individual therapy. As holistic practitioners, we address the whole person in the healing process: body, mind and spirit. As integrative therapists, we have experience of therapeutic principles and techniques such as IFS, EMDR, Expressive Arts, hypnosis and the 12 Steps, DOT/SAP Evaluations.
As a therapist in private practice, I specialize in helping both children and adults through a holistic, play-based approach combined with CBT, solution-focused, expressive arts, and strengths-based counseling. For children, I create a safe, engaging space to express themselves and develop coping skills through play therapy. For adults, I provide tailored CBT to manage thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused strategies to achieve their goals. Strengths-based counseling emphasizes clients' capabilities. Collaborating with families and individuals, I empower all my clients to navigate their worlds with confidence and hope.
As a therapist in private practice, I specialize in helping both children and adults through a holistic, play-based approach combined with CBT, solution-focused, expressive arts, and strengths-based counseling. For children, I create a safe, engaging space to express themselves and develop coping skills through play therapy. For adults, I provide tailored CBT to manage thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused strategies to achieve their goals. Strengths-based counseling emphasizes clients' capabilities. Collaborating with families and individuals, I empower all my clients to navigate their worlds with confidence and hope.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Jen’s approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for your unique experiences. Through person-centered counseling, expressive arts therapy, and holistic, trauma-informed practices, Jen aims to honor your voice and help you connect with your authentic self. She believes that every individual embodies the strength to navigate life’s challenges, and her role is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and reconnect with your inner strength and wisdom.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Jen’s approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for your unique experiences. Through person-centered counseling, expressive arts therapy, and holistic, trauma-informed practices, Jen aims to honor your voice and help you connect with your authentic self. She believes that every individual embodies the strength to navigate life’s challenges, and her role is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and reconnect with your inner strength and wisdom.
All people strive to live happier and healthier lives, with less suffering. I understand that it is important to be heard and witnessed in an empathic, judgment-free environment. My therapeutic approach is holistic based, as I believe it is important to address the mind, body and spirit, while we work together, to help you live a more authentic and meaningful life. I also specialize in a variety of integrative, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Contact me and we can talk a little more to explore if we are a good fit to help you meet your goals.
All people strive to live happier and healthier lives, with less suffering. I understand that it is important to be heard and witnessed in an empathic, judgment-free environment. My therapeutic approach is holistic based, as I believe it is important to address the mind, body and spirit, while we work together, to help you live a more authentic and meaningful life. I also specialize in a variety of integrative, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Contact me and we can talk a little more to explore if we are a good fit to help you meet your goals.
Therapy takes patience and openness from all whom are involved in the process. I have counseled couples, individuals, and families trying to manage psychological, emotional, and behavioral stressors. Many of my clients are seeking help with PTSD, grief/loss, eating/body image issues, family/relational situations, and sexual concerns.
Therapy takes patience and openness from all whom are involved in the process. I have counseled couples, individuals, and families trying to manage psychological, emotional, and behavioral stressors. Many of my clients are seeking help with PTSD, grief/loss, eating/body image issues, family/relational situations, and sexual concerns.
Currently accepting new clients in PA only. I believe that "it's the connection that heals." To me, it's important to build trust and safety in my work with clients- and also to be genuine! I work with clients facing a wide variety of issues from stress, anxiety, and depression to trauma, mood regulation, identity, family issues, and more. When I work with clients, I meet them where they're at, judgement-free. My clients decide on their own therapy goals, so you are in charge of the direction we take in therapy. Feedback is great! I like to be my real self in therapy with clients, and I hope that encourages you to do the same.
Currently accepting new clients in PA only. I believe that "it's the connection that heals." To me, it's important to build trust and safety in my work with clients- and also to be genuine! I work with clients facing a wide variety of issues from stress, anxiety, and depression to trauma, mood regulation, identity, family issues, and more. When I work with clients, I meet them where they're at, judgement-free. My clients decide on their own therapy goals, so you are in charge of the direction we take in therapy. Feedback is great! I like to be my real self in therapy with clients, and I hope that encourages you to do the same.
I am a holistic therapist that honors and cherishes your innate inner potential and possibility. I have worked with individuals, couples, parents, and families that are not experiencing their deepest aspirations and desires. Through an integrative holistic approach to therapy, you can be reminded of and accept your innate ability to realize your infinite potential and unimaginable possibility. This allows you to overcome the barriers that hinder living the life you desire. The holistic approach is an existential strengths based approach that works through mind, body, and spirit to gently guide you toward acceptance and recognition of your innate ability.
I am a holistic therapist that honors and cherishes your innate inner potential and possibility. I have worked with individuals, couples, parents, and families that are not experiencing their deepest aspirations and desires. Through an integrative holistic approach to therapy, you can be reminded of and accept your innate ability to realize your infinite potential and unimaginable possibility. This allows you to overcome the barriers that hinder living the life you desire. The holistic approach is an existential strengths based approach that works through mind, body, and spirit to gently guide you toward acceptance and recognition of your innate ability.
Being a psychotherapist for the past 20 years has and continues to be a journey with people that validates my belief healing and deep change is truly possible. The therapeutic relationship which is a special and sacred connection is by far the most essential ingredient to real shifts in our attachment systems and long held unconscious beliefs about ourselves and the world. My background is mainly centered in Body/Mind experiential psychotherapy. I help people to slow down and bring mindful awareness to their experience. This allows us to study together what’s happening in the here and now.
Being a psychotherapist for the past 20 years has and continues to be a journey with people that validates my belief healing and deep change is truly possible. The therapeutic relationship which is a special and sacred connection is by far the most essential ingredient to real shifts in our attachment systems and long held unconscious beliefs about ourselves and the world. My background is mainly centered in Body/Mind experiential psychotherapy. I help people to slow down and bring mindful awareness to their experience. This allows us to study together what’s happening in the here and now.
Client focused and humanistic practice committed to the development, personal growth, and self determination in a rapidly evolving world. I offer an integrative approach with several trauma informed modalities as well as addressing general issues in treatment with adults, adolescents, and children. I strive to meet the individual needs of the client, providing telehealth or in person sessions.
Client focused and humanistic practice committed to the development, personal growth, and self determination in a rapidly evolving world. I offer an integrative approach with several trauma informed modalities as well as addressing general issues in treatment with adults, adolescents, and children. I strive to meet the individual needs of the client, providing telehealth or in person sessions.
Beth McMurray
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport, RI 02840 (Online Only)
I'm a seasoned therapist with 22 years of experience, offering a safe, empathetic space, while encouraging you to share your truth without any judgement. My goal is to help you heal in your relationships and to create behavioral change. I will help you to form measurable goals for treatment and we will review progress regularly. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I work with individuals of any gender or orientation, ages 18 and up. I enjoy working with a team of medical professionals, including your PCP and/or psychiatrist.
I'm a seasoned therapist with 22 years of experience, offering a safe, empathetic space, while encouraging you to share your truth without any judgement. My goal is to help you heal in your relationships and to create behavioral change. I will help you to form measurable goals for treatment and we will review progress regularly. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I work with individuals of any gender or orientation, ages 18 and up. I enjoy working with a team of medical professionals, including your PCP and/or psychiatrist.
Accepting NEW clients in NY and RI for daytime and evening appointments! I am passionate about helping college students, and post-college new grads navigate this time of life. I am a seasoned, experienced therapist, dedicated to helping my clients feel joy, hope, worthiness, and fulfillment. My current clients see me as someone who is caring, calm, empathic, and goes the extra mile. I work hard to create a safe, trusting space where you can share freely. Are you struggling to get out of bed where every day feel like a slog? Is anxiety stopping you from the life you dreamed of? Wanting to make peace with food and body image?
Accepting NEW clients in NY and RI for daytime and evening appointments! I am passionate about helping college students, and post-college new grads navigate this time of life. I am a seasoned, experienced therapist, dedicated to helping my clients feel joy, hope, worthiness, and fulfillment. My current clients see me as someone who is caring, calm, empathic, and goes the extra mile. I work hard to create a safe, trusting space where you can share freely. Are you struggling to get out of bed where every day feel like a slog? Is anxiety stopping you from the life you dreamed of? Wanting to make peace with food and body image?
KHS Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Counselor, MS MFT, LMHC, Reiki, Master
Verified Verified
Newport, RI 02840
Limited openings-updated 4/25/24. My approach to therapy is based on a holistic, strengths based perspective and is tailored to each client's personality and needs. I enjoy encouraging self-discovery, growth and transformation in my patients. Exploring the connection of mind, body and spirit as well as creating awareness around foundational beliefs and behaviors is essential if we desire positive change. Together we will explore the root of problem behaviors, redefine distorted beliefs and learn coping skills. You will also learn to develop body awareness, mindfulness and wisdom to experience a more empowered version of you.
Limited openings-updated 4/25/24. My approach to therapy is based on a holistic, strengths based perspective and is tailored to each client's personality and needs. I enjoy encouraging self-discovery, growth and transformation in my patients. Exploring the connection of mind, body and spirit as well as creating awareness around foundational beliefs and behaviors is essential if we desire positive change. Together we will explore the root of problem behaviors, redefine distorted beliefs and learn coping skills. You will also learn to develop body awareness, mindfulness and wisdom to experience a more empowered version of you.
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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.