Experiential Therapy in Milam County, TX
I work primarily from an blend of psychodynamic and experiential viewpoints. In this structure, therapy is primarily aimed at helping clients become aware of and make productive use of deeper thoughts and feelings under the surface. As humans, over the years we suppress and manage our emotions in order to cope with everyday life, however, it is only when we acknowledge and express these emotions, that we can rediscover a passion for life.
I work primarily from an blend of psychodynamic and experiential viewpoints. In this structure, therapy is primarily aimed at helping clients become aware of and make productive use of deeper thoughts and feelings under the surface. As humans, over the years we suppress and manage our emotions in order to cope with everyday life, however, it is only when we acknowledge and express these emotions, that we can rediscover a passion for life.
Online Therapists
Amanda Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
I use a Symbolic Experiential Therapy approach layered with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I enjoy helping people find their path for personal growth, balance and fulfillment in life. I have 18 years of experience helping people struggling with many areas including: traumatic experiences, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, self-harming behaviors, marital conflict, grief, ADHD, and behavioral and emotional dysregulation. In addition to counseling services, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor, Approved Consultant EMDR Therapist, and EMDR Trainer. I provide counseling in the office and outdoors for equine-assisted psychotherapy. I believe everyone deserves a happy and healthy life.
I use a Symbolic Experiential Therapy approach layered with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I enjoy helping people find their path for personal growth, balance and fulfillment in life. I have 18 years of experience helping people struggling with many areas including: traumatic experiences, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, self-harming behaviors, marital conflict, grief, ADHD, and behavioral and emotional dysregulation. In addition to counseling services, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor, Approved Consultant EMDR Therapist, and EMDR Trainer. I provide counseling in the office and outdoors for equine-assisted psychotherapy. I believe everyone deserves a happy and healthy life.
Our specialization is in couple's based behavioral, spiritual, and neo-modern experiential therapy.
Our practice is uniquely tailored for individuals and couples dating to marry, married for 3+ years, or those needing to heal from past or current relational trauma. The couples we support usually want peace with their partner and to build a sustaining partnership. To achieve this, we address what's causing trauma and unhealthy distance in their relationship.
Our specialization is in couple's based behavioral, spiritual, and neo-modern experiential therapy.
Our practice is uniquely tailored for individuals and couples dating to marry, married for 3+ years, or those needing to heal from past or current relational trauma. The couples we support usually want peace with their partner and to build a sustaining partnership. To achieve this, we address what's causing trauma and unhealthy distance in their relationship.
Frank 'allen' Males
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lago Vista, TX 78645 (Online Only)
Some of these approaches include; acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, and experiential therapy.
Therapists take on a number of different roles in their work. I predominately view my role as guide. One of the goals of this practice is to help clients discover a deeper sense of self and acceptance. Another intention of this practice practice is to help clients build and maintain the necessary tools they already have existing within themselves, and lead clients to new discoveries of living life in a more balanced and enjoyable way.
Some of these approaches include; acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, and experiential therapy.
Therapists take on a number of different roles in their work. I predominately view my role as guide. One of the goals of this practice is to help clients discover a deeper sense of self and acceptance. Another intention of this practice practice is to help clients build and maintain the necessary tools they already have existing within themselves, and lead clients to new discoveries of living life in a more balanced and enjoyable way.
Salime (Sally) Daguer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
My approach is active, collaborative and holistic. I have experience in deep therapeutic work that guides you in exploring your life in order to create meaningful lasting change. Oftentimes, we may be overwhelmed by difficult emotions or feel like we just can’t quite understand ourselves. The tendency may be to turn away from these unwanted feelings and thoughts.As a therapist grounded in attachment based experiential therapy, I believe that finding your way to more wholeness and balance requires us to go into the deeper places where we hold our hurts and spend time getting to know those places.
My approach is active, collaborative and holistic. I have experience in deep therapeutic work that guides you in exploring your life in order to create meaningful lasting change. Oftentimes, we may be overwhelmed by difficult emotions or feel like we just can’t quite understand ourselves. The tendency may be to turn away from these unwanted feelings and thoughts.As a therapist grounded in attachment based experiential therapy, I believe that finding your way to more wholeness and balance requires us to go into the deeper places where we hold our hurts and spend time getting to know those places.
She also provides therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, SFBT, family systems, and experiential therapy models.
–Currently accepting new clients in-person and virtually- Leah Van Duyne, LMFT-Associate in Austin, TX, is a qualified and experienced therapist specializing in family therapy and couples therapy. Currently being supervised by Dr. Alycia DeGraff Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S. Leah's experience spans a wide range of topics, including trauma work, interpersonal conflict, high conflict couples, intimate partner violence, and family life challenges. She has provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups who are a variety of ages, from adolescents to adults.
She also provides therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, SFBT, family systems, and experiential therapy models.
–Currently accepting new clients in-person and virtually- Leah Van Duyne, LMFT-Associate in Austin, TX, is a qualified and experienced therapist specializing in family therapy and couples therapy. Currently being supervised by Dr. Alycia DeGraff Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S. Leah's experience spans a wide range of topics, including trauma work, interpersonal conflict, high conflict couples, intimate partner violence, and family life challenges. She has provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups who are a variety of ages, from adolescents to adults.
Chelsea approaches each client individually, and integrates theoretical interventions such as mindfulness practices, experiential therapy, family systems work, and comprehensive resource model techniques.
Chelsea Reeves grew up in East Texas where her passion for connecting and helping others was first ignited. Chelsea moved to Newport Beach, CA when she was only 19 to begin her own journey of recovery. This experience inspired her to begin working in the mental health field, and for the last decade Chelsea has held positions at a variety of adult and adolescent treatment programs. . During her free time, Chelsea enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, attending concerts, and traveling the US in her custom-build skoolie.
Chelsea approaches each client individually, and integrates theoretical interventions such as mindfulness practices, experiential therapy, family systems work, and comprehensive resource model techniques.
Chelsea Reeves grew up in East Texas where her passion for connecting and helping others was first ignited. Chelsea moved to Newport Beach, CA when she was only 19 to begin her own journey of recovery. This experience inspired her to begin working in the mental health field, and for the last decade Chelsea has held positions at a variety of adult and adolescent treatment programs. . During her free time, Chelsea enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, attending concerts, and traveling the US in her custom-build skoolie.
My therapeutic techniques include EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, brief solution focused therapy, sober coaching and others.
Anyone can benefit from an opportunity to productively process their experiences with a safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate therapist. Whether your experiences are related to a current crisis, a specific issue, past trauma, a series of events, or all of the above, together we can find a solution.
My therapeutic techniques include EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, brief solution focused therapy, sober coaching and others.
Anyone can benefit from an opportunity to productively process their experiences with a safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate therapist. Whether your experiences are related to a current crisis, a specific issue, past trauma, a series of events, or all of the above, together we can find a solution.
Ashley Rossi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628
As a counselor, my goal is to meet every client where they are to provide a safe environment to explore their current challenges. My objective is to provide a nonjudgmental, warm and caring space for you to navigate what is contributing to feeling stuck and walk with you toward establishing overall goals to increase your quality of life. I aid clients in discovering the potential that naturally lies within them. I utilize a holistic approach in counseling to meet a client where they are to process their current season.
As a counselor, my goal is to meet every client where they are to provide a safe environment to explore their current challenges. My objective is to provide a nonjudgmental, warm and caring space for you to navigate what is contributing to feeling stuck and walk with you toward establishing overall goals to increase your quality of life. I aid clients in discovering the potential that naturally lies within them. I utilize a holistic approach in counseling to meet a client where they are to process their current season.
Jennifer Baca-Davila
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Leander, TX 78641 (Online Only)
I believe there comes a time in everyone's life when we will feel lost, disconnected or hopeless. We sometimes lose our ability to deal with life's challenges. This inability to deal with life's challenges can be frightening, confusing and problematic. What is needed at such moments in our life is an attuned and trusted other. Someone who can believe in us when we can't believe in ourselves. It is in this kind of therapeutic relationship where old wounds are healed and we learn to trust, manage our emotions and reconnect to our wise and true self.
I believe there comes a time in everyone's life when we will feel lost, disconnected or hopeless. We sometimes lose our ability to deal with life's challenges. This inability to deal with life's challenges can be frightening, confusing and problematic. What is needed at such moments in our life is an attuned and trusted other. Someone who can believe in us when we can't believe in ourselves. It is in this kind of therapeutic relationship where old wounds are healed and we learn to trust, manage our emotions and reconnect to our wise and true self.
My natural approach to people is very humanistic. A central value of mine is being compassionate, non-judgmental and accepting towards others. I value genuineness, warmth and kindness when connecting with my clients. I believe in the critical role of the relationship between myself and the client, because in my opinion this is the primary mechanism of change. Only in the presence of a caring, safe and trustworthy relationship can we work together towards self-exploration, insight and change.
My natural approach to people is very humanistic. A central value of mine is being compassionate, non-judgmental and accepting towards others. I value genuineness, warmth and kindness when connecting with my clients. I believe in the critical role of the relationship between myself and the client, because in my opinion this is the primary mechanism of change. Only in the presence of a caring, safe and trustworthy relationship can we work together towards self-exploration, insight and change.
Chris Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MBA, TX, WI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628
Waitlist for new clients
Everybody is going through something. We all have our own stories to tell, issues we need to face, and storms we have to go through. I want to come alongside you and help you find healing in your circumstances whatever they may be. If you have experienced trauma, have unresolved pain or are struggling with current issues, I want to help you process those things in a healthy, therapeutic way to resolve the negative emotions and behaviors tied to them. Through grief and loss, depression, anxiety or marital problems, I am here to help you find healing, comfort and strength within yourself to overcome and move forward.
Everybody is going through something. We all have our own stories to tell, issues we need to face, and storms we have to go through. I want to come alongside you and help you find healing in your circumstances whatever they may be. If you have experienced trauma, have unresolved pain or are struggling with current issues, I want to help you process those things in a healthy, therapeutic way to resolve the negative emotions and behaviors tied to them. Through grief and loss, depression, anxiety or marital problems, I am here to help you find healing, comfort and strength within yourself to overcome and move forward.
I help people who are struggling to develop a strong sense of self worth. I often work with people exploring identity and self acceptance who are experiencing symptoms like high anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with stress, and intrusive negative thoughts. Some therapists focus only on the symptoms which can feel incomplete, but I listen deeply to hear what’s going on underneath to help you process the old stories and beliefs held within that are cutting you off from your true self.
I help people who are struggling to develop a strong sense of self worth. I often work with people exploring identity and self acceptance who are experiencing symptoms like high anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with stress, and intrusive negative thoughts. Some therapists focus only on the symptoms which can feel incomplete, but I listen deeply to hear what’s going on underneath to help you process the old stories and beliefs held within that are cutting you off from your true self.
Gerry Lowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Do you have relationship problems or are you anxious, depressed or merely want to understand yourself better and increase the quality of your life? I'm a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, and have worked with individuals, couples and groups for over 30 years. I value and continue to receive professional training and consultation. Using an eclectic approach, I draw upon a variety of theories, methods, and experiences to individualize your therapy, and to help you experience an improvement in or resolution of your problems and conflicts and an increase in the overall quality of your relationships and your life.
Do you have relationship problems or are you anxious, depressed or merely want to understand yourself better and increase the quality of your life? I'm a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, and have worked with individuals, couples and groups for over 30 years. I value and continue to receive professional training and consultation. Using an eclectic approach, I draw upon a variety of theories, methods, and experiences to individualize your therapy, and to help you experience an improvement in or resolution of your problems and conflicts and an increase in the overall quality of your relationships and your life.
Charla Ann Lineman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78728
I will meet you right where you are with empathy and nonjudgment. The decision to ask for help, whether as a couple or individual, takes courage and can feel very vulnerable.
I will meet you right where you are with empathy and nonjudgment. The decision to ask for help, whether as a couple or individual, takes courage and can feel very vulnerable.
Fadya Albakry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
When people understand how trauma has changed them they can begin to change themselves. In therapy, you will discover the faulty thoughts and behaviors that persists and replace them with healthier alternatives. Therapy works best if its molded to your unique past, culture, attachment style and personality type.
When people understand how trauma has changed them they can begin to change themselves. In therapy, you will discover the faulty thoughts and behaviors that persists and replace them with healthier alternatives. Therapy works best if its molded to your unique past, culture, attachment style and personality type.
Elizabeth Weber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
Hi there! I am a LPC and LMFT with experience in providing individual therapy to women (ages 27-45). Populations/Issues I specialize in: Anxiety, Relationship Issues/Enrichment, Difficulty experiencing or feeling your emotions, different forms of perfectionism, women's issues, work/career relates issues, and high achievers. I also enjoy working with therapists. I serve clients both in the state of Texas and Massachusetts
Hi there! I am a LPC and LMFT with experience in providing individual therapy to women (ages 27-45). Populations/Issues I specialize in: Anxiety, Relationship Issues/Enrichment, Difficulty experiencing or feeling your emotions, different forms of perfectionism, women's issues, work/career relates issues, and high achievers. I also enjoy working with therapists. I serve clients both in the state of Texas and Massachusetts
Overall, I work to establish strong and safe connections with my clients in order to assist them in deep healing work. While my approach is eclectic, I tend to pull ideas from somatic psychology while working from a humanistic, attachment-focused perspective. I work best with clients who want to explore how their patterns began and are commited to feeling better. I have training in Somatic Experiencing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; as well as, experience working in residential and out-patient Eating Disorder Treatment.
Overall, I work to establish strong and safe connections with my clients in order to assist them in deep healing work. While my approach is eclectic, I tend to pull ideas from somatic psychology while working from a humanistic, attachment-focused perspective. I work best with clients who want to explore how their patterns began and are commited to feeling better. I have training in Somatic Experiencing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; as well as, experience working in residential and out-patient Eating Disorder Treatment.
Janaleen Solis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78724 (Online Only)
"Only when we're brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." - Brene Brown. Every person has their own strongholds to overcome, I am a firm believer that every person deserves insight, healing and above all, freedom. My passion lies in walking alongside that journey and empowering people to create the life they want to have both internally and in their relationships with the significant people in their lives.
"Only when we're brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." - Brene Brown. Every person has their own strongholds to overcome, I am a firm believer that every person deserves insight, healing and above all, freedom. My passion lies in walking alongside that journey and empowering people to create the life they want to have both internally and in their relationships with the significant people in their lives.
Amanda G. Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Are you looking to live your life more authentically? Are there things getting in the way of your happiness that you aren't quite able to make sense of or get past? Do you have trauma that impacts your relationships and day-to-day life? I'm here to help you gain clarity and find the path forward with tools to reduce stress and improve insight and coping. I can help you unlearn the unhealthy behaviors learned in earlier in life and replace them with healthy behaviors.
Are you looking to live your life more authentically? Are there things getting in the way of your happiness that you aren't quite able to make sense of or get past? Do you have trauma that impacts your relationships and day-to-day life? I'm here to help you gain clarity and find the path forward with tools to reduce stress and improve insight and coping. I can help you unlearn the unhealthy behaviors learned in earlier in life and replace them with healthy behaviors.
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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.