Expressive Arts Therapists in North Kingstown, RI

I work collaboratively with my clients in identifying goals for treatment with attainable outcome measures. I am able to provide several treatment modalities that best fit the individual's needs. I understand that this can be a difficult decision and that there may have been many challenges along the way before making this initial contact. For these reasons I strive to provide everyone with a highly professional, confidential, and supportive experience as we explore possible treatment options together.

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.

Limited morning and afternoon availability. “I have learned we all have different paths in life and ways to heal. It is not just about surviving, but how we face challenges and cope with the changes on our paths." Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, women issues or simply life caught up with you; let me provide you a safe and supported space, to find your way of healing and re-create your connection to your whole-self: body, mind, and spirit.

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.

I am an independently licensed psychotherapist and owner of a private practice in North Kingstown; OK Counseling Center. With a diverse artistic and academic background I am consistently creating original and distinct paths to attainment. I have 15+ years of experience working in agencies and schools as a guidance counselor addressing the various emotional needs of school-aged children. I am committed to serving children and adults, as well as adolescents and their families, both in individual and group settings.

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.

As both a thanatologist and certified grief counselor and a former hospice volunteer I find bereavement and end of life counseling is where I belong. It is humbling and gratifying; I am privileged to work with grieving a loss, both expected or traumatic, as well as spending the remaining months of an individual's life with them.I am also certified in complicated grief and hold a certificate in Psychological Autopsy autopsy. Moreover, I am a certified death doula.

Life is your book and sometimes it can be scary, overwhelming or just plain uncertain when getting ready to turn the next page. What comes next? Will you be ready for it? Will you be confident enough to take that necessary leap? Specializing in substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, I may be able to help. That's right, help! These difficulties, or any difficulties, do not have to be faced alone.

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 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.

Professional Counseling Associates, Inc. is a unique group of licensed clinicians focusing on the mental and behavioral health of individuals, couples, children and families. We understand that sometimes we get stuck in patterns or relationships that are unhealthy. Sometimes we need to learn new strategies to react to others in our lives like spouses, children, parents or bosses. We believe that while we can't change others, we can change the way we react to others. Other times tragedies occur and we need help processing events and breaking down the boulders life throws at us.

Welcome! If you are ready to make some positive changes in your life, you have arrived at the right place! My main mission as your counselor is to support you in any way I can so you could craft the life you always wanted to live. I believe it is in that atmosphere of an unconditional support that the possibility of deep transformation is born. I will create a safe and nurturing environment in which we will be active collaborators. We will focus on expanding your awareness of yourself and your sense of what is possible.

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.

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.

Deciding it is time to seek a therapist is a courageous act of self- love. Maybe you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed with life’s transitions. Maybe you want to understand past trauma or the impact of your attachment style on your current relationships. Whatever brings you here, together we will identify your goals, needs and strengths to help you deepen your self-understanding and heal. As a Drama Therapist, clients have the option to engage in a creative approach to therapy. The creative process, story telling, artwork, and discussion allow space to explore emotions, behaviors and sense of self.