Expressive Arts Therapists in Wakefield, RI
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.
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.
Clare M. Sartori
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wakefield, RI 02879
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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.
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.
Navigating life's challenges can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. Using a variety of evidenced based approaches, my goal is to help you develop effective coping strategies, gain valuable insights, and make positive changes in your life. I'm here to support you every step of the way as you progress towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. My practice is centered around a collaborative approach to ensure you feel supported and understood. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, guiding you towards hope and healing.
Navigating life's challenges can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. Using a variety of evidenced based approaches, my goal is to help you develop effective coping strategies, gain valuable insights, and make positive changes in your life. I'm here to support you every step of the way as you progress towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. My practice is centered around a collaborative approach to ensure you feel supported and understood. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, guiding you towards hope and healing.
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Along with a Master's Degree in Counseling, I have over 20 years of training and supervision as a Nondual Kabbalistic Healer, 30+ years of experience teaching expressive arts classes, training in The Constellation Approach, trauma-specific trainings that include a somatic-based Trauma & Attachment Mastery program, plus other resources.
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.
Along with a Master's Degree in Counseling, I have over 20 years of training and supervision as a Nondual Kabbalistic Healer, 30+ years of experience teaching expressive arts classes, training in The Constellation Approach, trauma-specific trainings that include a somatic-based Trauma & Attachment Mastery program, plus other resources.
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.
I offer a variety of interventions in my practice including CBT, parts work, expressive arts, breath work, PMRT, EMDR, and more.
Accepting new clients! My approach to therapy can be described as warm, direct, integrative, and holistic. I believe in establishing a genuine and open relationship with my clients, valuing authenticity and trust as foundations for therapeutic work. My primary goal is to support you in achieving overall wellness, healing, and wholeness. I recognize the importance of addressing not only psychological concerns but also factors related to social justice, such as race, gender, sexuality, body size, ethnicity, and culture. I understand the complex nature of these issues and approach them with sensitivity and compassion.
I offer a variety of interventions in my practice including CBT, parts work, expressive arts, breath work, PMRT, EMDR, and more.
Accepting new clients! My approach to therapy can be described as warm, direct, integrative, and holistic. I believe in establishing a genuine and open relationship with my clients, valuing authenticity and trust as foundations for therapeutic work. My primary goal is to support you in achieving overall wellness, healing, and wholeness. I recognize the importance of addressing not only psychological concerns but also factors related to social justice, such as race, gender, sexuality, body size, ethnicity, and culture. I understand the complex nature of these issues and approach them with sensitivity and compassion.
Jen is an LMHC-A who specializes in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, body-image issues, self-esteem, identity formation, relational conflict, life transitions, and life purpose/meaning. As a counselor, Jen utilizes a holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed framework to truly meet and treat you where you are as a whole person. Through the use of person-centered counseling, mindfulness, self-compassion, expressive arts, and a healthy dose of humor, Jen offers a safe and warm space to explore, reflect, heal, grow, and thrive.
Jen is an LMHC-A who specializes in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, body-image issues, self-esteem, identity formation, relational conflict, life transitions, and life purpose/meaning. As a counselor, Jen utilizes a holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed framework to truly meet and treat you where you are as a whole person. Through the use of person-centered counseling, mindfulness, self-compassion, expressive arts, and a healthy dose of humor, Jen offers a safe and warm space to explore, reflect, heal, grow, and thrive.
Annarose Squillante
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saunderstown, RI 02874 (Online Only)
I specialize in expressive arts therapy.
Many times in life we come to find that we can no longer avoid. Avoid that person, that event, that memory, that feeling. It’s normal to want to just get through things, to survive, to say that we are “ok”. Sometimes, we don’t feel okay and that’s okay. No matter what you’re going through,I truly believe that a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space can help you to process, feel, and release the old patterns that have caused you to feel stuck. I hope to guide you towards authenticity, transparency, and the freedom to be yourself.
I specialize in expressive arts therapy.
Many times in life we come to find that we can no longer avoid. Avoid that person, that event, that memory, that feeling. It’s normal to want to just get through things, to survive, to say that we are “ok”. Sometimes, we don’t feel okay and that’s okay. No matter what you’re going through,I truly believe that a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space can help you to process, feel, and release the old patterns that have caused you to feel stuck. I hope to guide you towards authenticity, transparency, and the freedom to be yourself.
KHS Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Counselor, MS MFT, LMHC, Reiki, Master
Verified Verified
Narragansett, RI 02879
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.
Magdalena Sabatino
Counselor, MA, LLC
Verified Verified
Narragansett, RI 02882 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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.
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.
Victoria Shaughnessy
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Narragansett, RI 02882 (Online Only)
Victoria is a masters level, prelicensed therapist in Rhode Island. She works with adolescents, college students and adults. She enjoys helping clients who are navigating transitions, caregiving, chronic illness, relationship issues, anxiety, ADHD, and those who have experienced trauma.
Victoria is a masters level, prelicensed therapist in Rhode Island. She works with adolescents, college students and adults. She enjoys helping clients who are navigating transitions, caregiving, chronic illness, relationship issues, anxiety, ADHD, and those who have experienced trauma.
Danielle Drugan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jamestown, RI 02835 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Amanecer Feminist Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TCYM, SIFI
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
South Kingstown, RI 02879 (Online Only)
Working with a therapist can be an act of liberation and a vital part of your path toward healing relationships and building the life you want. As a therapist I work primarily from a Queer Feminist perspective with a focus on strategies to sustain balance and mental health within ongoing systems of oppression. I specialize in working with queer and LGBT identified Latinx communities, multiracial adults and individuals impacted by family based or attachment traumas. I offer EMDR as a primary tool for treatment as well as EFT, meditation and relational somatic psychotherapy techniques with all clients
Working with a therapist can be an act of liberation and a vital part of your path toward healing relationships and building the life you want. As a therapist I work primarily from a Queer Feminist perspective with a focus on strategies to sustain balance and mental health within ongoing systems of oppression. I specialize in working with queer and LGBT identified Latinx communities, multiracial adults and individuals impacted by family based or attachment traumas. I offer EMDR as a primary tool for treatment as well as EFT, meditation and relational somatic psychotherapy techniques with all clients
heART & Soul Healing Art Studio LLC
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
South Kingstown, RI 02879
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.
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.
The Phoenix Rising Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Kingstown, RI 02879 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Relate RI
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAT, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
South Kingstown, RI 02879
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.
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.
Jessica L. Tobin
Counselor, LMHC, CTSS, CCATP-C
Verified Verified
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Not accepting new clients
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 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.
Online Therapists
Yoliann Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Providence, RI 02906 (Online Only)
Hello there! I'm Yoliann Santiago, a bilingual Clinical Social Worker with a mission to help you thrive in Rhode Island and Puerto Rico. Imagine a therapeutic journey that's as unique as you are – a blend of therapy and art that fuses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and expressive arts into a transformative experience for well-being. Whether it's through individual sessions or joining my expressive arts- stress management group, every step we take together is tailored to your path. If you're considering bariatric surgery evaluations, rest assured that I'm here to guide you in both Spanish and English.
Hello there! I'm Yoliann Santiago, a bilingual Clinical Social Worker with a mission to help you thrive in Rhode Island and Puerto Rico. Imagine a therapeutic journey that's as unique as you are – a blend of therapy and art that fuses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and expressive arts into a transformative experience for well-being. Whether it's through individual sessions or joining my expressive arts- stress management group, every step we take together is tailored to your path. If you're considering bariatric surgery evaluations, rest assured that I'm here to guide you in both Spanish and English.
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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.