Expressive Arts Therapists in Narragansett, RI

Together, we'll create a safe space that helps you search for and find your unique answers. Rather than focus on disorders, we'll explore where your journey is leading you. My foundation in creativity, energy work and spirit-mind-body approaches will help you discover insights that lead to transformation. My clients include psychotherapists, parents, holistic leaders, artists, grandparents, writers, students, professionals-people who sense that pain and longing don't mean a person is broken; such experiences are simply a call toward greater wholeness. I'll compassionately receive, support and guide as you navigate life's challenges.

Reaching out for support is the first step on your journey to wellness. Recognizing signs of imbalance in your life? Struggling to find meaning and peace? Desire to feel empowered and make positive changes? Please contact me and together we will develop and cultivate effective coping skills that will enable a sense of balance and direction in your life.

Are you someone who is looking to heal on a deep level? Someone who is holding onto some past pain or current struggle and is looking for a place to talk about it, heal from it, and be seen? Many clients I work with have wanted to gain a better understanding of themself so that they can heal, grow and have opportunities in their lives to have different experiences with the world around them. It is truly difficult to take the leap of faith, to be the source of change in our own lives. There are parts of ourselves that are afraid and worried, there are also parts that are ready for growth and movement. I aim to build self love.

At heART & Soul Healing Art Studio, we believe in helping individuals work toward their goals to increase happiness and feelings of wholeness and decrease undesirable feelings, thoughts and behaviors. We understand how difficult this journey may be. We take a holistic approach to assist people in their journey toward healing. In our Art Therapy based studio, individuals of all ability levels will engage in Art Therapy with their clinician to work toward optimal health and healing and growth.

My ideal client is a family or couple in the midst of a situational crisis. They may need help navigating changes such as: a member with special needs, adolescent years, an affair, remarriage/stepfamily issues, illness and death. I strongly believe many people have the capacity to manage life's challenges, however they may need to learn more skillful communication of their needs and desires. It has been my privilege to help restore innate strengths as well as to nurture untapped abilities to overcome stresses and symptoms of depression, anxiety and confusion associated with these life changes.

Over the past 14 years I have put together a unique system of problem solving and planning called "Growing The Whole Way". This system teaches how to think bigger and work with the mind, body, and spirit for better results in making change. It also supports taking care of yourself in the process. My workbook includes key concepts and practical strategies to help with motivation, organization, and meaningful planning. It also teaches efficiency along with follow through and self development. Once complete this book can become a personalized reference outside of session time. This system can also be used again for future goals.

I am passionate about helping others to reconnect to their essential nature, and to live more fully from a place of inner truth. I view my job as helping you to navigate back to your own Truest self and inner guidance system. I draw from the foundations of Hakomi, somatic awareness, attachment work, and mindfulness based approaches to support you on your journey. I hold a compassionate container where all of the emotions are honored and welcomed, and where we can lean into what is causing distress to mine for inner wisdom. We will use creativity to find new ways of navigating with self and all those we come into contact with.

We are a multiethnic and multiracial group practice that centralizes care for BIPoC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Clients who come to us are working though life challenges related to their identities. They are often in a process of self-exploration, working to make sense of their place and identity in the world where they are made to feel like "the other" and have been marginalized, traumatized, and blatantly microaggressed. We recognize the importance of finding providers who get it, from a shared and lived experience. Here, our aim is connect communities of color and queer communities with providers of color and queer providers.

Life often presents a variety of challenging experiences that can leave you feeling confused and troubled about how to move forward. Seeking out extra support is the first step in your process towards healing, growth and creating the life you envision. My mission is to guide you toward a meaningful, peaceful and balanced existence. We will work collaboratively to create concrete strategies, goals and solutions that can be applied in and out of the therapy session. Together we will access your strengths to support mindfulness, self-acceptance and empowerment so you can live a life of inner-peace and balance.

I believe in each person’s innate potential and ability to grow and heal. My approach brings a compassionate, non-judgmental mindful awareness to sessions. This helps clients slow down in order to explore and heal emotions and beliefs that are limiting their sense of well-being and potential. Clients learn to use mindfulness as a powerful tool for change. I work with adults who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety or depression as well as people struggling with the impact of trauma.

If you are exploring opening a relationship, ethical non-monogamy or polyamory for the first time, have been practicing for years, or are considering uncoupling, or restructuring, our sessions provide a safe space to navigate complexities and challenges that may arise. We support and encourage all of our clients in exploring and developing relationships that feel safe, authentic and true.

I work with preteens, teens, and young adults, holding a certification for the treatment of Child and Adolescent Anxiety as well as a certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies. I place high value on providing compassionate, holistic care for each person and family I work with. I will work collaboratively with you and/or your child to uncover strengths and problem solving abilities, broaden self-awareness, increase distress tolerance, and when appropriate to decrease the body's overactive response to anxiety and stress. Together we will identify pathways to reach your therapeutic goals.

I am a clinician at Arrow Behavioral Health in Warwick, Rhode Island. I offer in person and telehealth therapy. I received my BSW and MSW from Rhode Island College. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in a variety of clinical settings. Before I became a clinician, I worked as a caseworker for youth in the foster care system.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of interpersonal transformation in finding your own happiness, strength and life purpose? Welcome! I have always been so proud, amazed and honored to witness such client resilience, throughout my 25 year career, in the human service field, with the last 15 years focused on providing counseling services to individual children and adults, and their related families. Age populations include 6 to 70 years old, with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, life challenges and other related stressors. A diverse multitude of interventions and approaches are utilized, as no single approach fits everyone.